Week 24 - I guess that means I have to finish!

Work made an announcement that I was doing the Ironman in a few days... now it's out there. No flying under the radar. People expect me to finish, otherwise I have to come home and face everyone. Ah, the pressure!

I'm really starting to get nervous. I'm a bit emotional, and extremely TIRED. According to the articles I've read, this is normal. My body is in a rebuilding cycle, and the energy is being spent to rebuild my muscles... only to be broken down on 9/9.

The goal these next few days (9 to be exact!) is to avoid getting sick, stay healthy, be fit, and catch up on sleep. I just wish I could wrap myself up in bubblewrap and protect myself from any potential danger. (I always hear about people stubbing/breaking their toe a few weeks before and technically, not supposed to run - but of course, do)

I saw my nutritionist on Tuesday. She wants me to cut back on the alcohol and adjust my nutrition a tad for the taper. More Fish Oil, a slight increase on Carbs ("just round up"), and stick to everything else the same.

To be honest, I'm "checked out". I feel the end right around the corner and I'm anxious to get there. I just hop I don't bypass the race trying to get there. As the cliche goes... it's the journey to get there that makes it worth it.

Strategy for the race:
Be mellow
Don't get caught up too much in the excitement
Absorb it all! The crowds, the scuba divers, the swim, the city, the fields, the people, the other competitors, the finish, the metal and the joy!
One discipline at a time! Focus on the swim, when I'm in the swim, focus on the bike, when I'm on the bike, focus on each mile I run during the run
Thank every volunteer
HAVE A GOOD TIME!

This week's accomplishments:
Mon: swim with wetsuit
Tues: nothing
Wed: SO tired I slept in
Thurs: Shipped off bike, wetsuit and most of my gear
Fri: I'm typing this... does it count?
Sat: One last run with my runners & maybe a swim
Sun: Don't know or maybe a swim
Mon: Watch the Disney 1/2
Tues: Last day of work
Wed: Fly out to Wisconsin (dear god, please make sure we can meet our connecting flight!)

Out there... I expect we will have plenty to do to get us ready for the race.

Until then!