Series #2

Nerves are frayed. I completed my swim this morning and am scheduled to compete in the second of five duathalons this evening. Now I know logically that this should be less anxiety provoking than last week because I have done it, but I am still freaked. The weather today is once again going to be lousy-cold- 8 degrees and rain. I know this time that I am bringing a second set of dry warm clothes to change into after the race as I can't bear the thought of being that cold again.

This afternoon I have been practising getting in and out of the my clips. I don't know if it's because I am clumsy or if it's because I am so used to my other clip shoes for the spin bike, but whatever way I choose to look at it, I have concluded that this is a definite area of weakness and will cost me time. I have gone so far as to mark my shoes with permanent marker, with limited success.

Today my blood was also drawn as I suffer from hypothyroidism and have low iron. The technician took 3 vials from me and of course now I am worried that this loss of body fluid will impact my race- I am feeling tired already-arg! Red Bull is definitely going to be on the menu, and since I won't likely be able to sleep until well after midnight (due to the Red Bull), I can at least look forward to obsessing about some crazy tips in the triathalon book I scooped up from the library yesterday!

If I haven't said it to all of you already, I do want each and every follower who supports me to know how much it means. This training can be a lonely road. Much of the time it's you and your thoughts while putting in the miles. Most times this is good, but like every human being on the planet, it can be difficult because life is hard. It's my people that surround me that also need to get credit-so thank you. I couldn't do it without you!