Muskoka Weather

The loon greeted me today as I pulled onto Ahmic Lake Road, and the DJ played a rendition of Smells Like Teen Spirit by ...wait for it... Paul Anka.  Yes, seriously.  Could I make that shit up? I know, most of you don't have a clue who Paul Anka is.  He used to run with the Rat Pack.  He's a Canadian crooner. Point is, where else could you hear this but on Canadian radio.  Lol.

First things first.  It is F@#&king FREEZING.  No, I am serious.  And this is at 2 in the afternoon with the sun shining, and most likely slighter warmer temps than expected for Sunday.  Ya, I know I know ... I hear you all saying it "but you're CANADIAN".  Ya, get over it.  Polar bears wouldn't race in this.  Lol.  James I am thinking about how the hell you raced Boise that year.  My how things change in 10 days up here.  My last minute text to April last night:"OK. It's gonna be 43 at 7am on Sunday, high for the day only 66.  I got the soccer socks, but do you think I might need long shirt to ride in."  April says: "long shirt probably would not hurt". At this point I'm wondering if the expo will have full-body fur-lined tri kits for sale.  And I was worried about being the 2nd last wave.  Lol.  On a PMA note, the run temps should be just about perfect ;) ...I'm pretty sure I don't need to worry about there being enough ice on the course.  HAHAHA.  Wait.  At least not the kind I want!!!

It looks deceptively warm.  Trust me, it's not.

I am finding myself getting quite excited about the race now that I am here.  Whatever happens happens, and I am glad to be here. And very happy to have my Mum and sister Leona here to cheer me on.

Also, SO glad I changed my flight to an earlier one.  I was up at the butt crack of dawn to do it, okay actually earlier than that, but it allowed me to drive up here from the airport at a leisurely pace and relax this afternoon.  After the crazy that was this week, I took a little nap.  It was delicious.

The only thing about getting here early afternoon is that I really had no good excuse not to get in the water, so I psyched myself up and dove in.  Funny thing is the water was warmer than the air.  Go figure.  Had myself a nice open water swim, and will have another two before the race.

Happy Training
Kat