When I returned from my 6 mile run today I had a box on my doorstep ... my new Elevation training mask had arrived. Touted to simulate high altitude training it supposedly allows you to simulate breathing conditions at 3000, 6000, or 9000 feet. I am excited to try this but I will wait until AFTER my marathon next weekend to add anything NEW into the mix. It has been hard to taper this week - there has been very low mileage plus my cold and I feel I am not doing enough ... hopefully this feeling will pass but I have a day off scheduled tomorrow and I know I will be going crazy to do SOMETHING.
Pictures of the mask and me in it soon ...
My name is Paul - I am a Clydesdale Triathlete from New York competing in my third season (2013). 2012 was a mess of injuries and disappointments but this is a new year with new goals. A few short years ago I weighed 308 pounds. Changes in nutrition and exercise helped with weight loss and competition keeps me focused on getting lighter and perhaps someday not being The Heavy Racer.
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