20 days to go til IMAZ. I am completely and utterly exhausted. 18 hours of training this week including a race simlulation with 107 mile ride and 10 miles of running. This morning’s run was a train wreck, but I somehow managed to get it done and not walk any of it.
I trust my coach and I trust my training. I have done it all. Every. Single. Workout. I am eating right. I am drinking more water then I have in my entire life. I am doing everything I am supposed to be doing, so I trust that I am supposed to feel this way.
Stepping back and reading my journal entry from 2 years ago at IMAZ, I know I have traveled a long, long way on this journey. I am infinitely stronger on the bike and my bike handling skills are 1000% improved. I understand fueling for the race. And I know I have two IM races under my belt. Honestly, looking back, I have no idea how I even did what I did 2 years ago.
My goal for this IM race is to finish what I started. That is my why. I don’t leave things unfinished in my life and regardless of if I was trained for that first attempt or not, I feel I have unfinished business in Tempe. So there is no time goal. I’m not trying to beat anyone or qualify for anything. There is just me versus me. I am going out there to prove to myself that I can finish that race and do it with strength and grace.
So time to start the process of tapering down these workouts and building my strength back up to get this done. Not sure where this journey will go from here but I know this isn’t the right time to think about that. My focus needs to be 11-24-19.
ironcheryl2018 
You’ve done the training, now enjoy the race!
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