Did I mention that we got to hear Mark Allen talk about Iron War AND meet him at the Multisport Expo in Boston this past weekend?! It was exciting to say the least. I picked up his book (signed copy! Woo!) and I’m excited to read it (once I finish all the reading I have to do for classes and Thrive). I’ve very interested in the mental aspects of endurance training. It is something that I’m learning to develop as an athlete, especially now that my focus is on long course, with the possibility of Lake Placid on the schedule next year. I think being mentally tough and able to push yourself through the pain to perform to the best of your abilities on any given day is what really sets apart the serious competitive athlete from the recreational athlete. I’m currently able to push myself out of my comfort zones in training during swim and bike sessions and just recently while running. Now, I just need to do that during races and perhaps I’ll start to podium in my new age group.

Good luck to anyone racing this weekend!

Happy Training!