I have posted comments in my tests which I have now completed this week and I am stoked with my results. I do expect Gerard to be somewhat critical of this (a good thing) about my FTP as I did not execute this as well. A mental PLAN is so different to physical execution as you can get caught up in the moment. Its what you take away and learn from which is important and something I will build on.
A small insight to my journey to Busso - I was asked by a friend in late Dec 2019 who after receiving a Busso registration from his wife for Christmas if i would do the Busselton 70.3 with him. I didn't really understand what was involved at that time but after him grinding away at me I buckled and we agreed on New Years Day.
At that stage I had never completed or even considered a Triathlon or at that point even owned a bike, let alone knew what an FTP was?? Fortunately (looking back) Busso was cancelled for May which gave me more time to prepare as at that point I had no idea what i was doing relying on YouTube for any help i could get. By then i was going round in circles and not really getting anywhere, until i stumbled across you guys.
What a game changer that was logging into your first webinar and signing up. I knew it was what i needed if i wanted to give this a red hot crack. I had a purpose to train and for the first time became more self disciplined to train if i was going to succeed. After hours of training, ups and downs with understanding the technology and numbers side of things I feel I have the confidence to successfully finish Busselton.
Never did i think i could swim and improve like i have, cover the bike distances I have and know how to manage power to not burn out, and running, well my wife now is even worried that i am quicker than her. i think one of my challenges was to run 5km in 25mins. Well today I ran a 5km PB in 23:01. My mindset now is not to just complete Busso but to compete, against myself and really challenge the hard work I have put in over the last few months.
I feel now this for me is a way of life and look forward to improving my understanding of numbers and fitness while staying healthy for years to come. Thanks Guys! Stay safe Phil
