Friday, June 18, 2021

T-9 days to Ironman Coeur d'Alene

It's been 2 years and 7 months since I raced an Ironman. 
 
2008 Finish 
My last Ironman was Ironman Cozumel, a decent day with an AG win, losing 11 lbs, and a long visit in the med tent.
 
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 2009
3: 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                                                                      


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