The science behind endurance training is as follows: You
break down the muscles in your body by pushing harder and further. The muscle
fibers break down and heal stronger than they were before and it allows your
body to go further the next week. You get to a point when the race gets close
that you can no longer make physical gains. This is the time when you actually
back down your training and let your body heal and rest so that you are as
strong as possible on race day. And that is what we have finally arrived at. (no need to thank me for the free PhD in
exercise physiology)
So now I recover and I reflect on the last 11 months of
training. It has been a long year and I have had to mentally push myself harder
this year than I have ever had to do in training for any event. I am grateful
for the support I have received from friends and family who believe in me and
for the inspiration that Chase has provided to keep me going. Ironman training
is hard, there is no other way to describe. But like everything else in life it
is the hard things we do that make us strong and feel the greatest reward. Even
though I sometimes moan and lament about my training I know that every day I get
to do this is truly a blessing. I am thankful that God has given me the drive,
resources and ability to do this every day.
I would also like to thank the people who have been
donating money to CMAK. If you feel compelled to support my efforts and this
great foundation please follow this link: https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/DavidPrudhomme/race4chase
I am getting close to race day and I am half way to my
goal. There is still time for you to help me reach my goal of raising $5000 for
Chase!
I will put up a post next week with all the instructions
on how you can follow me on race day and even watch me cross the finish line.
