NewOrleans 70.3 Predictions

My a$$ will hurt after driving 13+ hours to get to the race.

I will have some good food while I’m there (and probably I’ll indulge in something(s) that are not so good for me too!)

I will see lots of amazing pro athletes (when, I’m not sure, certainly not during the race, since they will be finished before I even start – in the last wave!)

The race will likely be a logistical nightmare, since swim start is not at transition, and race finish is 13miles from transition, neither of which is by the hotel (I don’t think).

I’ll forget something important – hopefully it is not to eat or drink during the race.

It will be hot at the end of the race, and more than likely some thunderstorms (woohoo!)

The water will be gross, and I’ll have to swim around a gazillion people.

The bike will be the flattest 56 miles I’ve ever ridden in my life, so it better be the fastest!

I will push myself to run better than I have ever run in a tri before. I will eat pain for breakfast (in the words on the famous Asian triathlon superstar, Jocelyn Wong).

I will (try to) cross the finish line with a smile.

I will miss Todd and Sam and Daisy and Junior and Peanut, and I’ll worry about Sam while I’m gone, hoping he isn’t too miserable , and that Daisy isn’t driving Todd crazy.

My a$$ will hurt even more after a second day of 13+hours of driving to come home.