5 Days left before the big race. 4 more training days. Yeah, It's on Saturday. Not the Saturday after next, but just Saturday. Oy. I thought I had more time. Somehow the time got away from me. Reality has struck and I just made my hotel reservation. This will be the first night that I will have ever been away from Cooper and the first night away from Mason, besides from when Cooper was born and I had to stay in the hospital.
First, I don't think I trained enough. Second, I don't have the right bike. I have prospects of borrowing a nice road bike, but as I don't have it yet, I'm not counting on it. Third, and the most ridiculous part, I don't know what to wear.
Training: I got pigeon holed in running because I can do that with my boys. I feel really good about the run. Swimming... goal: don't drown. I have swam the full distance so I know I can do it, I'm just a little nervous about swimming with other people around. I need to make contact with a safety person and tell them to keep an eye on me and make sure I don't get held under.
Biking. Sad fact #1: 5 days before the race and I have yet to do the whole distance. It is 16 miles. I have done 8 with Mason (36lbs) in the bike seat so that should count for more. I plan on doing it today though so I will know how it will be. Sad fact #2: I feel like a total idiot in a bike helmet. I know, I know, there is no vanity allowed in sports, but doesn't change the fact that I still feel stupid. Oh well, I'll get over it... they are mandatory. I have no other choice.
What to wear... What to wear... I know this should not be an issue, but unfortunately it is. I need something that will transition from the water to the bike and still be ok for the run. Sweat suit- not a good idea. I think I may need to just buy something. Not a big fan of that since they are not cheap, but I guess it will last a long time and I'll have it for all future races- granted this one turn me off to future races. I really doubt it will. I think that my ridiculously intense competitive nature will love it.
I am probably down playing myself and letting my nerves make me think I'm not as ready as I really am. I have worked hard, trained hard, and am fiercely competitive so I think I will do just fine. Thats it... New Goal.... Screw Just finishing...Win.
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