It's been 2 years and 7 months since I raced an Ironman.
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| 2008 Finish |
My intent was to race Kona 2019, but my torn hamstring derailed that.
We all know what 2020 brought.
Ironman Coeur d'Alene holds many special places for me; I have always raced well there!
1: My first Ironman 2008
2: My first KQ 20093: My first AG Win 2016
4: 2021?
Here is what I know:
- I am over the moon excited and scared, too, par for the course.
- I feel ready, really ready until I don't. "taper tantrums."
- It's going to be HOT AF! Not ideal, but so be it.
- The run is my "weak" spot, and I have been working hard on it. Last Sunday was a breakthrough; after a long hard ride Saturday+ a T run, I had a 3 hour run Sunday. 2 hours on trials with the ladies, and then 1 hour 10-15 sec faster than race pace, GO. Hillary paced it like a boss, and we ran 17 seconds faster than the goal race pace. Did it hurt? Yes, Could I have run 6 more on race day? YES!
- We have 13 NYX Endurance Athletes Racing, 5 of which I have the honor of coaching!
- Racing alongside my athletes, fellow coaches, and NYX Athletes is what I live for.
- Did I mention how hot it will be?
- Finish line feels are the best.
- Beyond the NYX crew, many other tribes will be out there, the SFQ Crew!
- I know I will give it all I have on race day, leave nothing out there get after it!
The other tribe got me thinking; that is part of what I love so much about this sport. I have my NYX Tribe of business partners, friends, and athletes. I have my SFQ Tribe, from years of torturous amazing Hillary Biscay Camps and then Betty Tribe with connections I made on the squad and my connection to Kristin. To have many tribes, I feel very blessed!
2009 Race Recp Julie Dunkle Ironman Coach: Kona bound... (jdunkle.blogspot.com)
2016 Race Recap Julie Dunkle Ironman Coach: Ironman Coeur d'Alene- YES! (jdunkle.blogspot.com)
2016 CdA
