Boulder Blog

It feels as though it was only last week that Sam and I arrived in Boulder for 4 months of training and racing, yet 10 weeks have already passed! Since my last race which was in Muncie at the beginning of July, I have put in 4 weeks of tough, consistent training. The key for me in getting fit is consistency - doing the same core sessions week in week out. This gives me a way to gauge my progress and to see which areas need more work. At times it feels like Groundhog Day - wake up, breakfast #1, train, breakfast #2, train, lunch, sleep, train, dinner, repeat.. However I know how lucky I am to have this opportunity and wouldn't have it any other way.

If someone were to create the ideal location to train for triathlon, then Boulder would certainly tick most of the criteria. There is no worrying about what the weather will do tomorrow and whether or not it will affect the planned training session as every morning without fail the sky is blue and filled with sunshine!




Over the past few weeks I have managed to rack up some of my biggest run and ride weeks. My times in training have been getting quicker each week and I am feeling stronger and fitter. One of the most important things for me to remember when training so often and up this high is to focus on recovery and food. Sometimes I get super tired, but it's often because I haven't eaten enough following a session or have missed my miday nap (hard life I know!!) However I am continually learning about my body and how much I can push it before I cross that fine line of over training.




Last week I went on two awesome rides - one to a place called Carter Lake. It's a great view - just like the dam at the top of Falls Creek...ah the serenity. The second ride was up a climb following the Big Thompson River. It was a tough ride, but the views on the way up made it that bit sweeter.




We also did a great run up at a place called Eldorado Canyon. 20km of hills, views, trails and the odd snake or two.




I was also going to race in the local Stroke and Stride event last Wednesday night to get some open water swimming practice in but the swim was cancelled due to lightening which was a bit of a bummer! Maybe this week :)

In about 10 days time Sam and I are off to San Fran for the Alcatraz Triathlon. Behind Falls Creek Tri, Alcatraz would have to be one of my favourites. It is so unpredictable as anything can happen in the swim and on the run with the 100 step stair climb...but that's what makes it fun!!





Following on from Alcatraz I'll have 2 weeks until Vegas World Champs which are on September 11. All is on track for a good race and I can't wait to get out there!