My IRONMAN: we are at home, the pain is gone, spring has come, we run a marathon

Today newsletter came from my race organizing committee in Pescara that the bicycle route was changed, and another reminder that before the start left nothing at all - for two months. Frankly a bit frightened, as these Thai itinerant week of idleness in Bangkok, Kiev's relentless winter training turned out as something very strange. Of course neither of which the system then we are not talking. Everything was bad. But, something that I still do and reap the fruits of their labor, all these months, Thai.

Upon completion of the Thailand I can say that I am well developed your heart and all your total Stamina. What do you think - to run in the 35 ° C heat in almost 100% humidity. Sweating, panting, and in Kiev enjoyed the change of climate. For example, when a run with Pace 4:30 I'm almost out of breath can talk on the phone at 6 km, while jogging 10 km shortness of breath not at all. Well, that is all - just finish a workout and go quietly home a little sweaty :) For me it is the best reason to do all this, honestly.

Still I am very happy that almost completed the task of his coach - to lose weight up to 68 kg. When I began my West run was 87 kg, height 176 cm, I vpryagsya in triathlon - 76 kg. Today, my weight is 70 kg and I know how to lower it without damage to health even at 2-3 kilograms.

The last photo in Tae:

In Kiev, I immediately joined the local gym, as to run through the streets was just very dangerous - many curves ice. On the track I had the run only twice. I always thought that this race - it's some kind of cheating :) You can just put one foot, and all the "run" by itself. Yes, and blunt at the TV - it's so far from the philosophy of running close to me. So now I'm running on the street again.

Incidentally, in the last post I wrote about how I had a bad leg because of too busy schedule, I ordered myself with a daily run on hills. It was a mild form of the disease, which is called inflammation of the periosteum. Very nasty infection that runs for a long time. The fact that I got rid of it in just a month and a half - a great success. Thank Kayotiku - my bike - he rescued me all this time.

By the way, I keep my almost vegnskuyu diet with few disruptions at a party :) It's very hard to explain each time all around is why I do not want to eat cheese or meat. Well, no big deal, most importantly that the results achieved, run to run. If you're curious, here's what a meal a day - plant foods, low in calories.

On the morning of nuts and dried cherry coffee without sugar and milk.

Afternoon snack with wholemeal bread, tea, and a little honey.

Evening: soy cheese with herbs, miso soup with mushrooms and thick seaweed, sesame and very strong chili. And, of course, the tea from the tea roses bought in Chinatown Bangkok fabulous.

A lovely set of everything you need for training.

On the wave of euphoria which returned to me the ability to run, I logged on Kiev marathon - 42+ km in Kiev Spring! What could be better. By the way, this will be my first marathon in my life. Was 21, there were 30, but 42 did not. But a crowd of people were not around. So I think that everything will turn out! Join now. The participation fee of only $ 25. Is there a distance and smaller.

As for swimming, I do not do it quite yet - when I remember the smell of the pool, already cringe, but it will go next week. You have to start!

For obvious reasons, I do not ride a bicycle in Kiev. Thinking about it is not too nice - cars, garbage on the roads, pit-fools drivers and simple while still cold. Today, I will take over the machine and start the static velotrip. To give some measure of training, I acquired a cadence sensor, and set it to count cadence. Now you need only keep time and the load of friction, which should grow. Thus, I will increase their own power. In theory :)

Well, a little jauntily motivational video :)

By the way, in parallel with the preparation for the IRONMAN I started writing the book "Doubt", which should be under a contract with a publisher to finish the race a week later in Italy. There I plan to write a lot about their observations of sports and, of course, about triathlon, which owns my mind that's already half a year and does not let in any! Just click on the picture below and sign up for promotional announcements on the site.