Last weekend I had my shortest workouts in a very long time...woo hoo! Seriously, it wasn't until Sunday night that it dawned on me...wow, I actually had time to myself, to relax, to do other things. So taper week continues as I prepare for Steelhead on Sunday. Steelhead, my 3RD attempt at doing a 1/2 Ironman. Last year...attempt #1. Muncie. A week before, I fractured my elbow. Bye bye Muncie. This year...attempt #2. Muncie again. It owed me. Or I owed it. Day before...heat index is too high, the Ironman folks shorten the race to a 37.2. Again, no 1/2 Ironman. So Sunday is my redemption! It's either "3rd time's a charm" or "3 strikes and I'm out"...whatever happens, happens. I know Steelhead's track record with the swim, I'm not even going to say it, type it & I'm trying not to think about it. The forecast is calling for PERFECT race weather...after a summer of 90's for what seemed like every day, this weekend we're looking at low 70's as a high. Fingers crossed...I'm going with Jamie, have other friends that are going to be there racing and even 2 more 1st timers like me. I'm excited! Next blog...Steelhead's race report!
It's going to be great Cath! And you are ready! So excited for you, can't wait to hear all about it!
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