So not this last Ironman, but Ironman Canada 2008.
That is the subject and reason for this week¹s HomeWork. Specifically Matt Perkins.
Let me 'set the scene'...
I arrived in Penticton on the Weds afternoon before the Sunday race. I moved into the Flamingo Motel and set up camp, that includes a couple bikes, lot's of gear and shoes and food, etc.
I was content. A quiet Motel, away from the pre-race craziness, a bunch if iTunes movies to watch, a couple good books, lots of carbs for loading, and a comfortable couch and bed!
I was set...
And then "he" moved in next door.
While I was down at the lake, the next evening, doing a nice easy taper swim, some guy had moved into the room next door to me and was sitting out on the balcony smoking a cigarette and drinking his third Corona.
"Fudge!!!", as Ralphie would say.
This guy looked like your average skinny, unhealthy, beer drinking, Marlboro Red smoking, pain in the ass, redneck.
He says, "Hi". And I begrudingly reply, "hey...". With a nod of my head.
Just what I need, some total door-knob staying up late drinking and blowing cigarette smoke into my perfect little world.
That night was still well. "he" was quiet and did not disturb my precious Howard Hughes cocoon.
The next morning as I am heading out on my ride I notice that he is just returning from a ride on his Cervelo P3C with Zipp 808's front and rear.
So, "he" is entered into the race. Must be some crazy dare or "he" is using it as some sort of vehicle to break his unhealthy lifestyle. Either way, I just don't want this guy on some sort of life turn around trip 'ruining' my perfect race.
Well, long story short:
Turns out, the guy has a name, Matt Perkins.
Turns out, he is a year older than me.
Turns out, he beats me by 1 hour, 5 minutes, and some change.
Turns out, he had just done Ironman Lake Placid 6 weeks earlier.
Turns out, he qualifies for Ironman Hawaii.
AND, Turns out, I am the jack ass, and good thing I didn't disrupt this guys perfect race......
Matt Perkins Effect = Train/Work Hard, Live Well, and most important, don't be afraid to let loose every once in awhile WITH NO GUILT AND NO APOLOGIES (especially to that judgemental putz next door who turns up his nose at you when you are hanging out enjoying the evening with a vice or two...). And you will prosper!
This week your HomeWork is to let loose with NO GUILT AND NO APOLOGIES.
Pick your most favorite and sometimes most secret vice, and enjoy.
(just don't hurt yourself or anyone else, please!) The thing that makes this different, is the goal of the HomeWork is to COMPLETELY make no apology to anyone. And to have NO guilt feelings associated with this!
Eat a little unhealthy but really really good - food.
Skip a workout.
Sleep in.
Stay up late.
Etc. Etc. Etc.
Have a great week,
MRoss
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