"A" Race Just Around The Bend

If I said I was not a bit worried I'd be lying.  My race (Sylvan Lake 1/2 Ironman) is only a week away and a lot of questions are going thru my head:

• Have I trained enough?
• Should I do another 90K ride just to make sure I can do it?
• Is tapering really a good thing?
• Can I swim 2K in 1 hour and 10 minutes?
• Will I fuel adequately to get me thru this race?
• Will I have the courage to start?
• Will I have the strength to finish?
• What will everyone say if I don't finish?
• Will I cry when I finish?
• Etc...

In my heart I know the answers to all these questions, but my head right now is not so sure.

In any case my race comes up pretty darn soon, July 22nd to be exact in Sylvan Lake.  My agreement with my hubbie is that if I don't finish this race I don't sign up for Ironman in Penticitoin next year - so there is a lot riding on this race for me, I really want to sign up for Ironman next year.  Heck I need something to keep me busy in 2013 besides work.

A few of you have shown some interest in supporting me at this race and if you would like to come out I would really appreciate it.  My hubbie, my parents and I will be driving to Sylvan on Saturday, July 21st  and will be staying overnight. 

Sunday, July 22

2K swim starts at 8:00 a.m - I have 1 hr & 10 minutes to swim 2K - I hope to do this swim in 1 hr = 9:00 a.m finish 
 For Swim Route Click Here

Transition from swim to bike 1 minute 30 seconds

90K bike - I have 4 1/2 hours to do this ride in and I'd like to do it in 4 hours = 1:00 p.m. finish

For Bike Route Click Here

Transition from bike to run 1 minute 30 seconds

Last but not least....and I am already tired.

21K Run - I have 3 hrs to do this run in & I'd like to do it in 2:45 or the full 3 hrs =

3:45 - 4:00 p.m. finish
For Run Route Click Here

Estimated total finish time 7:45 - 8 hours?  Lay your bets now, will I do more or less than I estimate.

Your support is more appreciated than you know.  Maria