Time to Buckle Down

Today is May 11 and Boise 70.3 is June 11. So, I figured today would be a good time to start lockdown. I figure it can't hurt to practice some more self-discipline, so I can go into this race knowing I prepared the best I could.

So, here is what I am going to do for the next 4 weeks:

# get 8+ hours of sleep every night *

# no snacks after dinner **

# make each and every workout count ***

# follow Coach M's instructions to the dot

# take more time for recovery ****

# simplify, simplify, simplify

It is not a long list but if I can stick to it, it should make a difference. I am really excited for Boise. I have not done a big race in a long time. Come to think of it, I have never done an Ironman sanctioned event. The last big one I raced was the Quelle Challenge in Germany 4 years ago.

I am racing Boise 70.3 to try to qualify for the 70.3 World Championships in Vegas. Vegas is just around the corner from us (and much closer than any of the qualifying races) and I could not pass up the possibility to compete. Boise will be my only shot at trying to qualify but I think I have a pretty good chance if it all comes together. If it does not happen, no big deal. There are plenty of fun and awesome races out there!

Next up: Moab Triathlon Festival this weekend. It will definitely be a Jarvis Family Triathlon Festival. Karl is doing the XTERRA Full Tri, I will be racing in the Moab Road Olympic Tri, and Noah is very excited to compete in the Kids Triathlon. Bring on the fun!

* I just read that Linsey Corbin gets 10 hours of sleep a night. Wow! I guess you need to be a professional without kids in order to do that. But I could get a little closer to ten...

** This should make going to bed early easier...

*** Only the ones prescribed by Coach. I will drop all the others.

**** This should be a little easier with Karl out of school for a while. He will still be busy but maybe I can squeeze in an ice bath here and there. Maybe even a nap?

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