Catching Up... T Minus 32 days to IMCdA

[KSH]

Thanks for all the updates! HANG IN THERE!

I know what you mean... if you think TOO MUCH about it... it makes you all nervous and worried. If you think, "it's just another day", it's calming.

The night before any race, I lay down in bed and I make myself NOT think about the race. I hope I can do that the night before my IM so I can get some rest.

So we will be tracking you on race day. Stick to the plan. Keep moving forward. Have a positive attitude and don't let little things derail your mind set. Don't eat the paste and remind yourself why you are out there when your mind wants to tell you to stop.

[teigyr]

SO exciting. Do you have your number yet? I'm sorry...have been on vacation and am just now catching up.

Let's hope for good weather!!! I'm sure you will do great and imagine just how wonderful you'll feel crossing the finish line.

[KSH]

SO exciting. Do you have your number yet? I'm sorry...have been on vacation and am just now catching up.

Let's hope for good weather!!! I'm sure you will do great and imagine just how wonderful you'll feel crossing the finish line.

1828 ... it's a good number!

[colby]

Thanks so much.

I didn't get to do any Iron Things today, other than a very enjoyable bike ride. It felt nice. We went to lunch and spotted many Iron Persons, and I saw a bunch on my ride. The dude at the bike shop took Lucy for a test ride to make sure her gears were not slipping, and also cleaned and tried to get her seat post from creaking... yeah, she's creaking already. Stubborn!!

Tomorrow, I will check in and get my stuff, and go to the meeting at 7:30. A friend of mine's baby shower is at 6, though, with a lot of our co-workers... I'll have to make a slippery escape.

Wardrobe... I was riding my long rides in an extra pair of shorts, but I don't move on the seat as much when I stick with the tri shorts. I do get a little extra chafing without the extra pair. I don't really care about the chamois, but... Bah! Choices. I like the idea of not having to add things in transition, but I don't like the idea of hours of chafing.

I suck at getting sunblock on my shoulders and tested running in my bike jersey (short sleeves, no elastic, with a collar to protect the back of my neck, loose fitting) with gels in the pockets, felt fine. It's more important for me to NOT get sunburned for 12+ hours than to look like a super spiffy triathlete as I roll across that finish line.

Water... 54 degrees at 07:00 today. We might get lucky and get close to 57 or 58, but it's looking chilly. I forgot to pick up a neoprene cap at the shop, but will be doing so just in case. Hoping to swim in the lake tomorrow or Saturday.

Brain... what brain? Grab phone, place in pocket. Forget bag. Come downstairs. Dear, where's my bag? Oh... forgot that upstairs. Sherpa retrieves bag. Dear, where's my phone? Oh... probably upstairs. Sherpa goes upstairs. Phone not there. Phone in pocket. Nice. Go to pick up bike... start heading toward work instead. Jeepers. I call it "Iron Brain" -- the weird thing is it's not really a conscious distraction, I'm not really thinking "dang, I have so much to do this weekend," but my brain is apparently doing too many things in the background. Breathe.. relax..

Probably going to stay with my friend on Saturday night and have someone drop me off in the morning instead of leaving my car and having to get out of there. Thinking will probably not be my strong suit at that point anyway.

So... stick with the plan.

PS: 2 days, 9 hours.

[salsabike]

Go Colby! Our massed mental power will be with you.

[nonsmoker3]

I don't post much, but have been following your training and will follow you during your race. You will kick a$$!!!!

Thanks for your posts. You, Wahine, and KSH have been motivating for me, reading about your training and dedication.

You are an inspiration to us wannabees. I am doing my first tri tomorrow and feel a bit calmer about it because of your positive and insightful posts!

You just never know who you touch, inspire, or motivate!

Good vibes for tomorrow! I can't wait for the RR.

[Wahine]

Wooooooo hoooooooooo!!!!! Have a great race!!