What am I supposed to feel like? There are triathletes running and biking and swimming everywhere around me. I didn’t anticipate the amount of intensity that would exist two and three days out from the event. My lodging has these three huge windows that look out over the swim shore. All day long triathletes swim swim swim. Then they run run run, and at times they bike bike bike by my windows.
For me, I’ve gone the opposite direction. The work for me is done. I don’t need to remind myself that I can swim, or refresh the legs on the run. I raced last weekend and I know it’s all there, it’s just waiting for the day. So, I’ve chilled here on the beach. I’ve visited the ice cream shop down the street several times. I’ve enjoyed the scenery and gone down the slide on the beach.
I’ve read, and relaxed. It’s been a vacation. Oh wait, I did do a little running. Ya gotta do the underwear run, it’s Ironman tradition and I wasn’t going to miss it. Steve, Keith and Tony came and watched (chicken). Here’s my outfit.
And here I am with the PowerBar girls….
Troy and I did volunteer yesterday. We helped stick all the number stickers on the bike racks. It was fun and we had fun working together. More athletes should volunteer I think, it helps you have a better appreciation for the event.
This race, Ironman Canada, is the reward of the season. Which is odd, because all the “work” has been very rewarding as well. I can’t say that I quite know what I am getting myself into. But I know that I am ready for the experience and jazzed to see what the day holds. The bike is turned in, the bags are packed and sitting in transition, I’m ready to go. Thanks for all the love and thoughts. Race number 2146.
Transition getting filled.
TriBoomer says:
Best wishes and all the best of efforts, Sonja. Savor every moment.
Stay tuned…
August 29th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Susan says:
Enjoy every stroke, every pedal, every step. You have worked hard to get here and you’re ready! GO SONJA! xoxoxo
August 29th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Mom says:
Go Sonja!!!!!!
Luv U!
August 29th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Hillary says:
<3
August 29th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
shaun says:
good luck Sonja, I can’t wait to see how you go. You are such an inspiration.
August 30th, 2009 at 1:12 am
Taryn Murtagh says:
Followed your day via IM online….yay, Sonja! What a fantastic first IM race you had. You should be so proud of yourself, lady!
August 30th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
B&G Willis says:
We just finished reading the race results. Great job!
BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO!!!!!!! We are very proud of you.
August 30th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Gosonja says:
Thank you everyone. I had a phenomonal day and can’t wait to get all the details written up for you. Soon, I promise!
August 31st, 2009 at 1:28 am