Well everyone, it's race time. Sarah and I will be leaving in a couple of hours to drive to Lake Mead and I'm getting excited. OK, more like nervous than excited. I love racing. Really, it's the biggest reason I train so much. So I can race well. I'm feeling stronger than ever an I'm expecting big things and putting a little pressure on myself.
Sarah planned to do the entire event, but some recent foot issues are going to end her day after the bike. She's going to stay away from running for a few days and is awaiting some new orthotics that will help the issue. She would have easily completed this event and it's a real bummer she's having some trouble. But hopefully she'll be waiting at the finish line when I get there!
The race is Saturday morning and consists of: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile (half-marathon) run. These are the standard distances for a half-Ironman triathlon. The bike course is very hilly, but the run is pretty flat, so I expect to come in under 5 hours and hopefully in 4:40-4:45. The race website can be viewed here: http://www.halfmaxchampionship.com/
I'll post some photos and a race report sometime next week.
Wish us luck!
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