Day 5 - Check the list once, check the list twice.

Actually, it's more like checking things off the list. Making sure all things are in order as race day approaches. Late training bike snafu may mean I ride my own, which is fine. Lori's bike has definite advantages - lighter, faster - but unless we can figure out a way to fill up the tires, my hybrid will do the trick.

I've been motivated this week, sometimes thinking I should have been training this way 3 weeks ago. You live and learn. I've decided that I need not apply so much pressure. I keep having time in mind (want to finish under 2 hours), but now remind myself that this is a personal accomplishment, regardless of time.

The last thing to buy is some cheapy sunglasses. I took a ride tonight, and did have a car kick up some crap at me. Though we won't be contending with cars, bikes kick things up too, and losing an eye would really suck. (Ok, a little melodramatic, but you get the drift.)

Did a mile swim this morning with ease, so will likely get in one more swim in the pool and a leisurely swim in the lake on Friday to get some final bearings. The overcast weather lately means the water may not be as warm as ideal, but the need for a wetsuit is still nonexistent.

The list is really about transitions. I learned today that a useful item is a water bottle and towel to wash and dry your feet off after the swim before you put on your sneakers. Wouldn't have thought of that one on my own.

Final days training schedule (if work does not interfere):
Day 4 - Wed AM: Run
Wed PM: Bike
Day 3 - Thurs AM: Swim
Thurs PM: Bike
Day 2 - Fri AM: Run
Fri PM: Swim
Day 1 - Sat: Rest - race packet pickup.
Day 0 - Swim Bike Run :P