after our ice cream run, michael & i went to the triathlon expo so i could register and go to the pre-race athlete meeting. there was one the morning of the race, but if my previous post was any kind of indication, i was looking to be as over-prepared as possible for this event!!
the expo was AWESOME!! really cool gear and bikes and just a positive/excited energy that got me really excited for the rest of the weekend. the pre-race meeting went over just about everything that had already been provided in the athlete info packet and emails, but i guess some people aren't nerdy enough to read, re-read and highlight all that stuff. it was good to hear it in person to reassure myself that i truly did understand everything and was all set.
oh yea, and the one thing that i was DREADING...but was pretty convinced was going to happen...happened...the unofficial announcement came that there was about a 0% chance that wetsuits were going to be allowed. Noooo!!! I had been watching the river temp all week long and it spiked from low 70's last weekend to low 80's mid-week. NOT GOOD. I was counting on that wetsuit for the buoyancy and peace of mind. So i went home, a little pissed, but not nervous...and i packed my wetsuit, just in case.
and waiting for me was an overwhelming display of support...in sign form!! a giant banner was hanging over the table (which was set, and food was cooking, how great is that?!) and other signs were printed out. i got super giddy...and it was not just because of the humungous dish of pasta being passed my way!
ended the night with a final bike check, bag check and hair braiding. everything was in order, tomorrow was going to actually work out! went to bed at 10pm and slept soundly.
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Please tell me that's not your minivan.
HELL NO!! I will NEVER have a minivan!
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