I'll be on my way to France!!!!
I think I got really, truly excited for the first time today. I spent an hour looking at the Ironman France website, and just couldn't seem to separate myself from the computer.
There are only 3 people in my age group. So. Worst case scenario (assuming I actually make the damn bike cutoff), I get third place...you think they give out age group awards at IronMan races? I'm actually thinking not, somehow...
My Brita filter is blinking red at me, saying that it is no longer doing its job, saying that it is, in fact, poisoning me with bacteria instead of weeding out whatever it's supposed to be weeding out...
But anyway...France! In 2 days!!!!! I swam this morning and felt really great. I'm not fast anymore. That's okay. I can do the distance and that's all that matters. I have plenty of time to be fast, and now is not that time. And honestly? I'll never be THAT fast, but I actually can go pretty far, comparably. So, this is my thing for now. I just have to maintain 12-13mph on the bike. I can do that, even in the mountains; just please think good thoughts about my tires...no puncture wounds, no flats, no anything whatsoever...just normal, completely inflated, tires.
And then once I get off of the bike? I just have to get through the 4 out-and-backs of the marathon. I'm glad it's 4 loops...you just have to keep thinking that you only have 3 miles until the turnaround...
Hey, guys? I'm going to be an IronMan!!!
And you know what? If it doesn't work on that particular day and time...it's okay. I'll try again next year...
The day after tomorrow, guys...!!!!!!!!!
4 comments:
OMG that is so cool! I am very excited for you and your friends. Have a wonderful time and savor every minute. Then, share the details when you return!
Have a great race. Hopefully, luck won't play to great a role in the race. You've done the training, and have confidence in your abilities.
Let your bike know that the Pol-R Express (my bike) and Buttercup (nancytoby's bike) have taken enough damage for several bikes, and it isn't allowed to have any problems.
When you get back, we'll have one more Ironman to turn to for advice.
Woot Woot! That's right girl - an IRONMAN.
Good luck!!!
Good Luck! I will be sending good thoughts your way!
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