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HOLY CRAP GIRL!!!!!

My husband has the same bike.  He really likes it.

Now........GET BACK TO WORK!!!!!!!  QUIT DAYDREAMING!!!!

Race Prep Question

When I'm out riding by myself I carry a saddle bag with two tubes, two CO2 canisters and CO2 head, tire levers, and multitool. I plan on going lighter for the race, carrying only enough for one tube fix. The question is, should I go without the multitool? 

Stick with one tube and one canister unless you you have 650 wheels.  Multitool?  Take it or leave it.  Your choice.

Can't wait to hear how you do!

I'm heading to Alaska for a long weekend so I'll be scarce for the next few days.  Happy training!

Sarah, have fun with the new bike!   Take some pictures so we can drool over a clean bike!

Nicole, good luck in your first tri of the season!  You are sooooooo gonna smoke it!!!!!

Cheers everyone!

I did my last run before the tri; no more workouts before Sunday. So, what do I do tomorrow and Saturday? Stretching? Absolutely nothing? Worrying about having everything I need, transition setup, etc is a given ! Tomorrow I travel down to Richmond, so I have to have everything organized and packed tonight/tomorrow morning. Where's that check list of mine?!?

BTW On Monday and today I really cut back the intensity of my runs and it felt really terrible, like I couldn't have brought the speed back up even if I had wanted. Is that normal? I assume I'll remember how to run fast on Sunday? Sheesh, you'd think this was my first tri!

Hey Nicole.  First, you're going to do FANTASTIC!  I'm by no means even close to an expert on the subject, but my (unofficial) coach has us do some short speed work at the track 2 days before the race.  Maybe a short swim too.  The day before the race just some walking and whatever to get the nerves out.  Stretching would be good.
As far as feeling slow on your runs right now, I think that's totally normal.  The same thing happens to me.  And one of my friends said that before her most recent half marathon she struggled to run 2 miles a couple of days before the event and was freaking out.  On race day, she PR'd.  You're going to do GREAT!  Oh, and have fun!!!!!

I just received my pre-race info. The water temp is about 59F and they are recommending neoprene hoodies! I don't have one but had been planning on doubling up on the swim caps. Should I try to find one between now and Sunday?

My wave goes off last, 21 minutes after the race start; 35+ female and the relay teams. I guess the upside of this is less time waiting between the end of the race and the awards. 

I also eat alot of fish. My favorite sandwich is bay shrimp stuffed in a whole wheat pita with spinach, sprouts, tomato. When I'm on the run I like the clif builder bars. They have 20 grams of protein and the ingredients are natural which is important to me. They're a little high in calories 270, but alot of times I use them as a meal replacement.

Congratulations, Sarah! Can't wait to see some pics!

Sorry Nicole, I don't have much to offer in the way of advice since I've only done one of these things I just want to say you've done awesome training and you're going to do great on Sunday! Can't wait to see the race report!

Have a safe flight and a fun time at the wedding!

today was a travel day (we're staying with my MIL about an hour south of the race venue). On the way down we stopped into Bonzai Sports so that I could buy a neoprene hoodie and booties. I know we say "nothing new on race day", but I'm nervous about the cold water. Also picked up some Seal Cement; just spent 1/2 hour repairing a few nail tears in my wetsuit. Now I'm good to go!

On the way down we also detoured off the highway so that we could drive the bike route. I'm thrilled to see that it's far flatter than anything I've been practicing on. Should be fast! 

I'm gonna have 40 minutes to kill between when they close the transition area and when my wave goes off. When do I want to get my wetsuit on? It's gonna be a bother having to walk around carrying my suit, hoodie, booties, goggles, and cap.

Here it is!

The weather prediction for tomorrow is temps in the low 60's with 80% chance of rain and thunderstorms!

I know they don't cancel for rain, but do they cancel for thunderstorms?

The weather is beautiful, if a tad warm, for the half IM that's going on today. 

I'm going to think lots of happy thoughts that they DON'T cancel the event.  I think the only reason they would if they thought people's safety was in jeopardy.  Have fun and good luck!  You're going to do great!