The Newfie Bullet was a nickname given to the train that operated in Newfoundland on it's 900km route across the island. It was in service from around 1898 to the 60's when the Trans Canada Highway was opened.
There is a lot of sarcasm in Newfoundland humour, the train was so slow it was referred to as "The Newfie Bullet" My father said it was so slow that on some of the hills, you could jump off the train, pick a bucket of berries and jump back on again before it made the crest.
"Did he say new bike???"
Oh ya, finally pulled the trigger. Dropped into our local shop, Bikes and Beans (they make coffee too) and told them I wanted that nice Cannondale Slice 105 that was in the window. Of course as luck would have it I was called into work and had to leave. Steve the owner of the shop said he'd put a sold sign on it, and we'd get the fitting done later in the week. They are the only
Serotta International Cycling Institute fit specialist in the Maritimes. So I know I'll have a great bike setup, which makes a huge difference.
I'll do a follow up post on how the fitting goes. Looking forward to that since I've never had one before.
Today marks the end of week 19 of my training, and the beginning of my "structured" training. Tomorrow I start my 24-week Ironman plan by David Glover of Endurance Works
The plan is Ironman Mont-Tremblant 2018 24 -week Experienced plan. I know there are plenty of "free" training plans out there, but after trading emails with David this one seemed to work with my lifestyle. I shied away from a beginner plan because I want to do more than just finish. I know it's been 18 years since the last Ironman, but after the last 19 weeks my workouts have been as good or better than where I was in 2000. Glad I kept my old training diary to reflect back on.
The one surprise has been my swimming, I can't believe how well that's going. Running is on par or slightly better. I have eased back into and have kept the mileage down, running nothing longer than 70mins.
I did change up my sneakers this month. I have been using Hoka One One for quite awhile, but I just could not get the new models to fit right. I switched back to New Balance, which is better fit for my fat feet, and I couldn't be happier.
I've seen gains in my biking, but the real test will be when I get back outdoors again. Hopefully that will be very soon. At least on the cross bike.
I do have an upcoming work trip to Florida. I'll be in Lauderdale for a few days and plan to rent a bike and get in some nice long rides. The swimming pool hall of fame is next to our hotel which has 50m lap swimming, and there is a nice ocean for some open water training. Can't wait to get in some heat and sun.
Looking forward to those Florida breakfast smoothies watching the sun come up.
Kona? Well I think that is every triathletes dream. Whether or not I have what it takes to get there is the question. Of course if you don't try you'll never know. I know for a fact that the competition for those rare slots is at a level I am nowhere near. I have to pretty much win my age group, and that means going 10hrs or better. I'm giving myself a solid 5 years to see if I have what it takes.
If not, well I'll have another 10 Ironman races to do and I qualify for the legacy program, and I might get a shot at it then as an old man.
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