Saturday, August 25, 20102
It seems I am a bit cranky today or so it is claimed. I guess, I might have to own up to that. With only one sleep to go, my mind is a whirlwind of emotions. Happy, sad, scared, confident, miserable, not miserable and if you can believe Nonie, grumpy. I am so looking forward to the end of this and at the same time afraid to start. I think that allows me some leeway to be a little grumpy.
The transition area was opened today and I had to transport my bike down to the bike lot, to be stored and hopefully ready for me tomorrow. I also had to pack two bags that would contain a lot of my worldly triathlete crap that will be needed for tomorrow. I tackled the "swim to bike" bag first. Helmet, beanie, gloves, shorts, jersey, shoes, socks, sunscreen, race number, race belt and the secret to all successful triathletes, several mega-doses of ibuprofen. I dumped the bag and refilled it several times to make sure I had not forgotten anything. No WalMarts in transition if I forget anything. The "run to bike" bag went a little smoother.
Tonight, I have three more bags to fill. The "morning bag", to be used for my morning warm clothes along with my after race warm clothes. The "bike special needs" and "run special needs" that will be available to me at the midway point of the bike and run courses. These bags will contain my personal nutrition and hydrants. (Tri speak for food and Gatorade) Along with the three bags I will also need to bring a wetsuit, goggles and most importantly my swim suit. Nudity is frowned upon at Ironman Canada. I will be glad when my work outs won't require three changes of clothes.
My expectations for a good nights sleep are low. I suspect, I will have to be happy with short bursts of napping interspersed with long bursts of freaking out. But staying awake tomorrow, will not be a problem. Tomorrows weather forecast is for a low of 12 C and a high of 31C. Hopefully, just a light wind.
It seems I am a bit cranky today or so it is claimed. I guess, I might have to own up to that. With only one sleep to go, my mind is a whirlwind of emotions. Happy, sad, scared, confident, miserable, not miserable and if you can believe Nonie, grumpy. I am so looking forward to the end of this and at the same time afraid to start. I think that allows me some leeway to be a little grumpy.
The transition area was opened today and I had to transport my bike down to the bike lot, to be stored and hopefully ready for me tomorrow. I also had to pack two bags that would contain a lot of my worldly triathlete crap that will be needed for tomorrow. I tackled the "swim to bike" bag first. Helmet, beanie, gloves, shorts, jersey, shoes, socks, sunscreen, race number, race belt and the secret to all successful triathletes, several mega-doses of ibuprofen. I dumped the bag and refilled it several times to make sure I had not forgotten anything. No WalMarts in transition if I forget anything. The "run to bike" bag went a little smoother.
Tonight, I have three more bags to fill. The "morning bag", to be used for my morning warm clothes along with my after race warm clothes. The "bike special needs" and "run special needs" that will be available to me at the midway point of the bike and run courses. These bags will contain my personal nutrition and hydrants. (Tri speak for food and Gatorade) Along with the three bags I will also need to bring a wetsuit, goggles and most importantly my swim suit. Nudity is frowned upon at Ironman Canada. I will be glad when my work outs won't require three changes of clothes.
My expectations for a good nights sleep are low. I suspect, I will have to be happy with short bursts of napping interspersed with long bursts of freaking out. But staying awake tomorrow, will not be a problem. Tomorrows weather forecast is for a low of 12 C and a high of 31C. Hopefully, just a light wind.
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