Louisville, home of Ali, feels great for a race this morning! I got up at 3:00 to begin the process of hydrating, eating and preparing for the day. I made it to the bike pen about 5:00, pumped my tires and set the final food stores for the day. The temperature is nice...about 60 or so I would say. Perfect to get the day started.
I was walking back from the bike pen when a majority of folks were headed in the opposite direction. There were a few people laughing, but most had serious looks on thier faces. I am sure I have had that look a few times myself. This is my 7th or 8th Ironman race so I have lost the worry. Cranking some Green Day loud on my headphones and a big smile on my face, I know I have gone the distance before. I am just happy to be here, healthy and able to compete. It is a privelege. There are many folks who would just love to be able to walk...let alone do an Ironman. I am lucky.
FYI...using an application on my iPhone, I calculated my calorie burn today at roughly 13,000 calories. To put that into perspective, that is 200 slices of white bread!
What else? I am starting the Dramamine in about 30 minutes. 1:20 minutes on the water makes me seasick. I have learned from races past that if Dramamine is not in the equation, the first 10 minutes out of the water make me stumble around like I drank a case of beer by myself...without the fun.
I am fired up. Ready. Relaxed.
Will let you know how the race went!
You Go Ed. We'll be cheering you on, even you don't see us...we'll be cheering you on. Love, Dee and Bill p.s.-wish we were there though.
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