One week out now, and it's finally time to taper.
I've still been chipping away right up until now - rides indoors and out, runs indoors and out when the weather's held, getting the swims in too.
But now it's rest, sorting the rest of the logistics, and a lot of packing.
By the time this goes up, I'll probably - hopefully - be on a plane to Tokyo.
From there it's on to the race venue in Hokkaido, getting everything sorted, and settling in for race week.
It's almost time.
Five days out from Ironman Japan - the full race-day fuelling plan: 90-120g of carbs and 750ml-1000ml of fluid an hour, tested in training and racing, not guessed at.
Read the full post
Just over a week out from Ironman Japan - a conservative start off the bike, the marathon broken into four 10kms, a negative split, and a PB of 3:15 to chase if it all comes together.
Read the full post
Two weeks out from Ironman Japan - power targets, the three-loop course with its repeating climb, and a Best Bike Split estimate of 4:50 to 5:00 for the 180km ride.
Read the full post