Details

Today is bike drop, gear bag checks, last minute details and the last supper with the team.

The sore throat has returned much to my chagrin but my all my kits are loaded with sore throat lozenges that have numbing agents. These should help me out there on the course. I have been staying busy but find that for long periods of time I am on the phone with a blogger, friend, love one and I am too tired to do much of anything except save my energy for the big day. I skipped the dinner and athletes meeting to sleep.

Weather is calling for 18 mph winds from 11a to 5p. Tough but manageable. The forecast is less than 80 degrees. Great news for core temperatures but must remember to keep that sunscreen on.

At Florida for the beach start I thought of all the people close to me IRL and online and as I said their name I drew a cross in the sand. This is a water start and there is no sand so my crosses will be drawn in the grass but hold the same thanks.

Mistress will have my cell phone. Anyone who has my number can reach her at any time for some news.

I don't know what race day will hold for me; a medical DNF, a PR, a finish, I don't know and that is the lure and the magic of iron distance racing. No one is less a triathlete for starting the race and not finishing. Its dreaming the impossible and making it not only probable but actual.

Perhaps I will get off a few words before leaving the house Sunday morning but if not please know that every one of you who leaves comments, those that simply just come by and share a moment in my life, you have done me more help for this day than you will ever know.