“We both know that you are on the edge of age group greatness … but this is not the race to test your limits. This is the race to test everything out for IronMan. Next year, we’ll plan some races with race plans that are all about getting to that edge. Oliver is not about boundaries, it’s about pulling out a good performance knowing that you’ve gone half the distance of IronMan.” – Coach Drew

This advice is awesome. It takes the pressure off for Oliver. I know that I’ve got a huge break through performance just waiting to happen. I’m really excited about my new level of fitness and I know that nobody has really seen what I’m capable of yet. Even I don’t know where those boundaries are. I’m confident and I do really feel like I’m “on the edge of greatness.” That said, this weekend is all about preparing for IronMan. So Oliver is not going to be the race to reveal my A-game, but I’m confident that Continue reading →