OK I've packed just about everything I could think of into 2 suitcases & I am getting excited! That's probably why I am awake at 12:15 when I should be asleep! I hope I am not forgetting anything either. I almost forgot my goggles. Oh that would have been a disaster. But there is a big triathlon festival on Friday & Saturday so I am sure that if I did forget anything, I can pick something up there.
I hope to remember to blog about my adventures this weekend. I packed my camera as well & I am hoping to get some good pics & maybe even one of me crawling across the finish line. :)
After this weekend the game changes. On September 26th, I'm going to be running in the Tunnel to Towers run in NYC. This is my second year & it is for an excellent cause. Here's the link to my fundraising page http://www.active.com/donate/SSFDNYCHILDRENSFDTN/jennwoods2010 . Any contribution (yes I even had people give $1 last year) is greatly appreciated. A portion of the donations went to this great charity. Check it out - it's really a heartwarming story, nice to know there are people that really want to make a difference http://www.buildinghomesforheroes.com/hero-stories/brendan-marrocco.htm .
In addition to that run, I am looking forward to my hometown triathlon in October. Should be a great time & I won't have to worry about parking or getting up super early! http://raceforum.com/redbank/
See you in New Hampshire this weekend! Thanks to everyone for all the support & great words of encouragement!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Almost There
Wow, this week has flown by! I should be packing right now, but why not waste some more time blogging & surfing the web. I am unsure if I have trained hard enough, or if I am ready, but there's no turning back now. I have to pack up all my things & hope that I don't forget anything. We are leaving Friday afternoon, so hopefully we will get to New Hampshire & not be exhausted.
I know that I have to pack all my bike stuff, my wetsuit & all my running things. I'm hoping that I don't leave anything behind, but it will be a big weekend full of triathlon festival at Timberman, so I'm sure if I forgot anything, I can always get something there. Yes, I know, never try something new the day of the race, but what can you do if you leave stuff behind?
I have been emailing my friends asking them for advice, last minute tips, etc. Everyone seems to have the same advice - take it one mile at a time. OK! I will try my hardest to remember that when I am staring at the lake waiting to start the race.
The other night I did my last mile swim. At first my arms were so heavy & I thought to myself, how am I going to do this with 500 other people kicking & slapping me as I try to swim next week? But then after the first 400 meters I settled down & didn't feel so uneasy any longer. My big decision on the swim is do I wear the wetsuit or not. I remember my friend Doug's wife telling me that she always wore her wetsuit, regardless of the race. I may just heed her advice. & as Doug always says, you can always flip over & float! Now that's not my plan, but it's easier when you hear advice like that....you don't always have to take yourself so seriously!
I was nervous like this before the 10 mile race in Philly & I did that, so I am sure I can do this. But after next week, I'm going to have to come up with a new blog name. Perhaps something Alcatraz inspired?
Stick around, I am hoping to blog this weekend all about the trip & of course the big race! Stay tuned!
I know that I have to pack all my bike stuff, my wetsuit & all my running things. I'm hoping that I don't leave anything behind, but it will be a big weekend full of triathlon festival at Timberman, so I'm sure if I forgot anything, I can always get something there. Yes, I know, never try something new the day of the race, but what can you do if you leave stuff behind?
I have been emailing my friends asking them for advice, last minute tips, etc. Everyone seems to have the same advice - take it one mile at a time. OK! I will try my hardest to remember that when I am staring at the lake waiting to start the race.
The other night I did my last mile swim. At first my arms were so heavy & I thought to myself, how am I going to do this with 500 other people kicking & slapping me as I try to swim next week? But then after the first 400 meters I settled down & didn't feel so uneasy any longer. My big decision on the swim is do I wear the wetsuit or not. I remember my friend Doug's wife telling me that she always wore her wetsuit, regardless of the race. I may just heed her advice. & as Doug always says, you can always flip over & float! Now that's not my plan, but it's easier when you hear advice like that....you don't always have to take yourself so seriously!
I was nervous like this before the 10 mile race in Philly & I did that, so I am sure I can do this. But after next week, I'm going to have to come up with a new blog name. Perhaps something Alcatraz inspired?
Stick around, I am hoping to blog this weekend all about the trip & of course the big race! Stay tuned!
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