Training for T3

As some of you may be aware, and that the rest of you soon will be made known of, I am running a very tough race known as T3 in a few weeks.  This all day event will push me to my absolute limit in physical ability as well as mental.

Obviously, one does not simply walk into a race of this difficulty unprepared.  I have been training for the race for more than a year now.  As the race looms quite close, that training has intensified.

Lately I have been doing workouts that involve diving into freezing cold water while treading the water without the use of my arms.  While in that same water I also have been practicing power breathing and and diving without the use of my arms.  In fact, the water exercises prohibit use of arms at all minus the actual swimming portions.

The most important aspect of all involving T3 is that it is a team race.  To that end, the entire team over the last few weeks has been completing challenges all together such as running separate increments and combining them together.  This team bonding which is something remnant of army march style friendship is an incredible experience to be a part of.

In a few weeks, I intend to survive the race and become part of a very small group known as the elite. However, I must ensure that I am really prepared.  There is a reason that the number is so small.  Many have tried, few have succeeded.  It will take more than my unstoppable resolve to win or rather, survive this race.

Also for those who want to know more about this incredible race and other amazing workouts go here:
http://www.regimentrunning.com/t3live/