One Week

Yep in one week I will be driving to Panama City Beach. It still seems a lifetime away but that's because my brain is in a bit of denial. I feel way too calm and removed from what is the single biggest athletic event in my life, but I guess that is a good thing. Plenty of time to panic later.

I have really been enjoying the taper. Never one to be an "overtrainer" I relish the lack of mega long workouts, the fresh feeling in my legs and the joy of a short, sweet run. I do have a 2.5 mile swim today, a thought which would have me quivering in fright 6 months ago and now seems so ordinary.

I view these feelings as signs that I am indeed ready to take on Ironman. I have trained to the best of my ability and there is nothing left to be done but stay healthy and get to the start line. I am also working on the mental aspects of racing IMFL. Visualizing the race and me doing it. Working through the logistics of the bike and run and planning for the unexpected.

I am nervous, but in the way that makes you smile when you think about it. Happy, tingly nerves I'll call it. There is no room for fear or self-doubt and I refuse to let those thoughts take hold. So as I move into my final week of training, thanks for your support throughout this last year. I'll be back in a couple of weeks.