Ready to Race

Tomorrow I race my 11th half ironman, the first in exactly a year. Since I started racing half's, this is the longest time between races.  It's also probably the least amount of lead up training I have done, except maybe Vegas, though I had done a lot earlier in that season.  But it was good solid training, and I've felt strong with no returning injuries.  I'm hopeful for the coming year, and will take whatever the day brings tomorrow.

Not much to say tonight except thanks to my sister Leona and my Mum for coming to cheer me on, and everyone else for all the good wishes and positive energy.  I'm definitely not at my peak fitness, but I am still very grateful to be able to do this thing called triathlon, and ironman.

My race squad!

My animal, the Deer, wishing me luck
on our drive to Hunstville

 The weather was overcast and rainy most of today.  I did not go for a swim today since my allergies are really acting up from the lake water, and I figured better to be able to breathe than get another 15 minutes in the water.  Lol.  I did get out on the bike and do a quick run, keep the legs moving, and also see just how cold it is.  Wasn't quite sure what to wear.  It's the complete opposite of what I am used to thinking about...how to stay warm!!!  Turns out, at least at this morning's temps, that April's brilliant idea of soccer socks for arm warmers was plenty warm enough, and super easy to pull on, and up/down while riding.  (Better than my expensive arm warmers, I can toss these if need be and not worry about the $8).  This morning they were still saying tomorrow would be about 44, feeling like 39, but now (probably due to the all day cloud cover) they are saying 50 at 7am.  High of 61, which is perfect for running.  So unless things change drastically overnight, that is all I will do for tomorrow.

Tomorrow I get to race in the place I spent my childhood summers, which is pretty damn cool.  Happy to be racing, and even better that it's here in Canada.

Happy racing!
Kat