4 days out from my first Half Ironman since Ironman Lake Placid 2024.
Two years of big racing, then in 2025, I did Escape from Alcatraz. After that race, something important got exposed: my genetics and nutrition weren't dialed in the way I thought. Spent a month working through recovery, got a genetic test done, and finally had answers.
Now I'm back.
Here's the reality though: training's been 75% percent of what I planned. Life happens. Work gets in the way. And honestly? I'm human too. People see me doing these big races and think I've got it all figured out. I don't. Not even close.
I've got three time targets for this race. 5:45:00 means I finished. 5:30:00, that's solid. 5:15:00, that's awesome. But here's the truth: none of that matters as much as just showing up and doing my best with what I've got.
This comeback isn't about being perfect. It's about being real and showing up anyway.
See you on race day!🦾