13 hours to go. I am sitting in the hotel room relaxing, fretting over the fact that I have done nothing other than a swim practice today. Ridiculous though that may seem given what lies ahead of me, it is encouraging that I have the energy (nervous energy) to think about going for a bike/run at this stage. I think I can safely rule out any decent sleep tonight, but I was fully expecting that. Also on the plus side ... the swim is looking good. I was a little concerned, as my focus has inevitably shifted away from the swim in the last 1-2 months, but the 20 mins I spent in the drink was smooth and relaxed. I felt comfortable and the course easy to navigate, so fingers crossed, I should exit the water tomorrow sub-1 hour.
I am mostly concerned about the peripheral stuff, rather than finishing the 140 odd miles. Are my spares and tools adequate ? Is my bike set up OK ? Have I packed the right gear in my Bike/Run bags ? Is my nutrition plan OK ? I know my preparation was right, and I can go the distance, but I am starting to think more about times. I am fending off the inevitable goal inflation. Stick to the original plan ... you are aiming for sub-12 hours. That's 12, not sub-11, definitely not sub-10 and most definitely no where near a Hawaii qualification ;-)
Dinner in 1 hour. The last big meal before the race, and with any luck the last time I will go anywhere near pasta for a long time.
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