The Time is Nigh!!!

T minus three days and counting. I am happy to report I have continued the training program from start to finish. In addition to that, I completed the Amtrak century bike ride last Saturday with some of my closest friends. I am not sure how that will impact my race, but only time will tell.

Thanks to my friend and mentor, Tri-man (AKA Elie) for the introduction of "Brick" training to my regimen. It was definitely the missing piece of the puzzle. Brick training involves a bike and a run one after the other, so your legs can get used to the feeling of running right after getting off the bike. I can tell you it is a different feeling...it takes a little while for your legs to feel normal into the run.

My number one goal for Sunday is to "finish", but beyond that I would love to finish with a time under 90 minutes. That would put me somewhere in the middle of the Clydesdale group of about 60 competitors, at least based on last years results. Again, my goal is the finish and anything beyond that is gravy.

I still have two purchases to make before Sunday. I need a white cap or visor for the run to protect my balding head from the blazing sun and also a new pair of sunglasses, since my other pair broke on the century. (Goodbye $120) I need them though....its a must. Any donations from my loyal followers would be graciously accepted. :)