Today is the day. The last day of preparation. . . . there is nothing else I can do - but to
JUST DO IT!
Today the weather here is beautifully perfect - the wind has died down the temperature has risen and is now hovering at about 25 degrees C. Truly Perfect!
I got on my bike and rode for 20 minutes this morning - it was GREAT! My new tires felt like I was cutting through butter with a perfectly sharpened knife. Oh, I think I might really enjoy the 112 mile bike ride tomorrow. I keep complaining to Duane about how large my legs are - his reply today is - use the gift that God has given you, those strong leg muscles will get you through this bike ride! Hmmm. Maybe I will love my large legs after Ironman. . .
Today we practiced a flat tire - I have got this. I still am hoping and praying for NO flat tires!
We put my number on my bike # 818. I think the sticker may never come off my bike. I love it!
Checked in my bike at slot # 818. Duane did the simple math - my bike is in a bike lot that is worth an easy million dollars. . . . WOW!
Checked in my Bike Bag # 818. That is a LOT of bags! I hope the volunteers can find it in a timely manner tomorrow!
Checked in my Run Bag # 818. Can't believe my Ultra Runners are in there among all these Ironman athletes. . . . soon I hope that I will feel like I have earned my spot here. . . .
I have been eating and drinking all day - filling up with energy.
Emma has gone to her Volunteer meeting - with the Navy Seals - she is so excited!!
When Duane gets home we are going to drive a bit of the bike route - just to ease my anxiety a bit.
So here is how you can follow me tomorrow. I am sure Duane will be posting hourly ( ha ha), if not more. . . . on facebook - or
here is a beach camera from the hotel hosting Ironman
http://www.
Here is the link to the ironman.com live feed, with my Bib # (818) it should give updates.
http://www.ironman.com/
There should be a link button tomorrow on this site for a live feed coverage.
I will put some pictures on this page later - showing the bikes and the race bags - but it is getting late - and I am getting tired - so I am going to go to sleep.
Goodnight - Tomorrow is going to be a GREAT day! I am getting excited now! Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement, support, and for your prayers. I love you ALL!
WOW! I can't believe it! This is it!!
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