Finshed 2nd 1/2 Ironman event
by craig on Aug.05, 2009, under Personal Training Tips
Two weeks ago I completed the Persona Desert 1/2 Ironman race in Osoyoos, B.C. I felt great from my training and ready to beat my time from Shawnigan lake. Everything was on course for a personal best (PB) until 18 km left in the bike. Had already biked 72 kn and the course finished with a 16 km climb. Killed my legs and I was cramping badly to start the run. It was cloudy and still 36 degrees (Celsius).Worked out in the end I finished but no PB. Spent the week after training in the heat. Did a 100km ride at the end of the week with no cramping so feel better about my changes in nutrition (switched to carbo pro which is like super concentrated Gatorade). Felt good to do parts of the Iron Man Canada Course and to be ready for the heat.
Craig Boyd is one of Vancouver’s top personal trainers, crossfit and boot camp instructors. His company websites are http://www.precisionathletics.ca/ and http://precision-bootcampvancouver.com/
