Sign the waiver - check, good bag - check, transition bags...blue bag, red bag, green bag and post race bag - check, text alert numbers - check, wristband - check, timing transponder - check, weigh in..what? 73 Kg..!!!!! When if instead started getting back into triathlons I was 80Kg, 18 months or so later all the "puppy fat" has now gone including the "love handles".
A gentle run this morning reminded my legs and lungs what was in store in the next 2 days so they did not think they were on holiday too...and hopefully a gentle swim in the lake to gauge the temperature of the water. Talking to my fellow triathletes over brunch today rumour has it that it is a little colder than Wellington harbour......great...with 1500 people it will be like a washing machine on a cold spin.......another aspect of mental preparation required.
Now that the training volume has reduced to 30 minute sessions I have a lot of time on my hands, walking, reading and of course, the most important aspect of training during tapering week......siestas, snoozes or nana naps which is a new found skill that I am quickly acquiring.
As Wanaka start to build for the race weekend, the expo has started with all the latest gadgets and clothing on sale or "special offers".... It's like being a child in a sweetie store.....BUT....I have the credit card :0)
Tomorrow is the final preparation day...rest, rest and more rest.....an eqsy schedule with a few adjustments on my bike, packing of all the transition bags, rack the bike and get all the nutrition sorted......and focus!!!!
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