Since I haven't had time for blogging lately there have been random accumulated thoughts building up in my brain so here's the big brain dump:
1. As I previously mentionned, music like IPods etc are not allowed while racing a triathlon for safety reasons. So I've usually had a soundtrack for the race running in my brain. Those of you who know me well know that I love a band from Newfoundland called Great Big Sea. Previous races were run to the inspiration of lyrics like "and I say, way hey hey it's just an ordinary day, and it's all your state of mind" and "when I'm up I can't get down, can't get down can't get level, when I'm up I can't get down, get my feet back on the ground". This time around Great Big Sea has a new album out called Fortune's Favour that I absolutely love and so I think it will be lyrics from Walk on the Moon that inspire me - "this is my one small step, this is my walk on the moon". If you ever get a chance to see Great Big Sea live, it's the most fun you're likely to have at a concert and you'll pay for a seat, but not likely ever sit in it because they'll have you on your feet through the whole show.
2. I'm sad to report that my two friends that were going to race with me have had to pull out of the triathlon, so I'll be going solo - which is ok because I'm not sure I really want too many people I know to see me in full swim regalia with the goggles, swim cap and wetsuit - it's not really an attractive look.
3. On wetsuits - I tried mine on after 10 years of not wearing it and forgot just how tight these things are. I can get it up to my waist after considerable, sweat inducing effort, but I can't possibly zip the thing up myself. I went to Endurosport today to ask if that's how it should be and was assured that it was the right size for me and you do in fact have to be a contortionist to be able to zip it yourself.
4. This week - pre-race week has been ridiculously easy, I'm just worried that I've lost some of my endurance and I feel like I've gained 10 pounds from being (in relative terms) sedentary. Days that were consumed with a 600 m swim followed by an 80 minute bike ride are now just a 20 minute bike ride - it seems like way too little effort. My seasoned triathlon pals assure me that this is ok, but I'll actually be looking forward to picking up my activity level again next week - so I say now, perhaps I should reserve comment until after my 2 hour+ workout tomorrow.
Wish me luck!
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