WE made it safely to North Carolina last night. What a road trip that was!! 14 1/2 hours, 4 rest stops, 2 meal stops, 2 gas stops....and then 2 Im Freaking out LOST stops!! See when we got into Wilmington it was a little confusing as to where US 17 was as it was marked business district. Little did we know thats exactly where our hotel was!
We have a nice hotel with a flat screen TV, Free WiFi, Microwave, Refrigerator and Coffee Maker! Hotels.com was right! Woot! And the best part is we are right in between both of my transitions which is about 5 miles each way. (Yes T1 and T2 are not in the same area!!)
Packet pickup went smoothly. These people have it all down pat! I saw my Finisher Jacket hanging up calling my name after I finish. Thank god it will be available AFTER the race. No jinxing the race here!! I will finish, then get the damn thing!!! :)
Being the Transitions are not in the same area makes this a very confusing race. Ugh. I have to have all bags packed tonight which I have worked on for the last couple hours! I am now eating, drinking and resting until tonight when I have a pre-race meeting and need to drop off everything to transition area where the volunteers will transport all the bags to the appropriate areas!!
I have had a few freakout moments, but I am ready. I know in my heart I am ready.
My coach just called and we both know this is a great day to be nervous. As soon as that gun goes off I will be that much closer to finishing. 3 workouts in 1. Thats all this is. NO pressure.
The next time Ill be writing is when I am a Iron Distance Finisher!!
A Blog about Training for my Third Ironman, dabbling into other sports and eating Paleo. I am a Full Time Nurse Practitioner at a highly Successful Family Practice, Mother of a toddler and tween, a wife and everything in between. Follow my journey to see the craziness and dedication it takes to be an Ironman Triathlete!!!
Awesome! Good luck and kick butt!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your reward for all your hard work
ReplyDeleteYou are going to do fabulously Kristin! 140.6 is yours!
ReplyDeleteYou chose a great race/venue. I only completed the half but would not hesitate to choice this race for my first Iron Distance race. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteHave a blast out there Kristin....we are rooting for you! ENJOY your day-you earned this!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck tomorrow! I was thinking it was Sunday...so glad I checked! Have a wonderful day and soak up every minute.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the picture with you wearing your jacket and a big ass smile.
ReplyDeleteBridget
Best of luck!!!
ReplyDeleteYou can do this! I see you in that jacket right now so go get 'er done!
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