Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Here goes...

Saturday is race day! Wow, I can't believe it's almost here. I am terrified, excited, and nervous. I really don't know what to expect, and can only hope my training has paid off. This week has been a lot less training--taper--and quite honestly, I feel like crap--I can't sleep and I am more sore than ever! Weird. Though, I've read this is supposed to happen. As long as I feel refreshed by race day, I'll take the achy joints and sleeplessness.

I have been making lists upon lists of what I need for the swim, bike, and run, plus what I'll need for the 2 transitions--swim/bike and bike/run transitions. A lot of courses have one transition for all, so that this course has 2, makes it a little unique and makes planning that much more essential. I have my nutrition (drink mixes for water bottles, salt tablets, gels, Clif bars, bloks, chips) for the bike and run in labeled bags. It's well known that you shouldn't try anything new (food, clothing, shoes) on race day. So, I am sticking to what has worked in training. Plus, there is something called "special needs" bags, which may be filled with anything--food, drinks, etc--and are brought to other areas on the course, usually mid-course. I am going to put the foods I normally eat and then add a bag of chips, just in case I get sick of everything else, I'll have a "special" treat. It's supposed to be really hot on Saturday too, so I have to drink a lot on the bike and continue on the run.

I'll work tomorrow, finish packing, get out for a quick swim, clean, and then my parents arrive early evening! We'll eat dinner and then head up to the hotel. Friday, I'll check out the swim course, make sure my bike is in working order, pick up my race packet and check out the race expo, and hopefully, leave a lot of time for me to sit with my legs up and elevated, and go over any last minute details.

And then, Saturday is 'go' bright and early.

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