Sunny Day in Idaho
It is a nice sunny day here in Idaho on the day before Ironman Coeur d’Alene. It will not be this nice for race day however the forecast has improved somewhat. The chance of precipitation is now at 40% and thunderstorms are no longer expected. What rain we do get is not expected until after 11 am which suits me fine as I should be half way through the bike course by then. This is really good news.
I met my family in downtown Coeur d’Alene this morning. We then walked over to the Ironman village where I checked in my bike and gear bags. My sisters also scored some IM gear including some M-Dot tattoos that they are planning to wear tomorrow as they cheer from the sidelines. The Ironman “circus” was causing me stress so we left and went for a nice walk around Lake Coeur d’Alene. We finished up with a late lunch at Scratch where I scored the Ironman special which consisted of linguini pommodoro topped with grilled chicken. It was the perfect pre-Ironman meal since it had lots of carbs, a little protein and no spice. I highly recommend trying out Scratch if you are in CdA or Spokane, the food is awesome.
Lunch time bliss
My sister the subversive. I am amazed that the US border guards let her in the country when she is wearing her Che Guevara t-shirt that she bought while vacationing in Cuba this winter.
Eagerly awaiting our food
The family has now gone off shopping and left me at the Ho Jo where I am happy to nap, eat and stretch for the rest of the day. Soon it will be showtime!
A big thanks to everyone that supported me and helped to get me to the starting line. I appreciate all of your of your love, coaching and assistance. Oh Jeez, now I am getting all emotional.
Don’t get too verklempt! Good luck tomorrow; I wish I was there to cheer you across the finish line and interrupt your post-race swim. Most amazing uncle evar!
Graccia, I will think of you when I cross the finish line.