The weather here today is picture perfect, 70F partly cloudy with a slight breeze. All of the gear has been dropped off at the bike and run transition areas. I was able to get in a very short bike ride and 30 minute swim in Lake Coeur D'Alene. The water temps remain a little chilly but not too bad at 63-65F.
Started carbo loading last night and continued today as well as hydrating. During the race the average person burns in excess of 10,000 calories which is the equivalent to eating a 25 pound Thanksgiving turkey. During the race I will consume 200 calories per hour or about 2,000 calories in total - creating an 8,000 calorie deficit. Suffice to say I will be hungry post race.
The kids made signs today at the Janus Funds tent to have during the race. We have yet to drive the course but plan on doing so in the next hour. The general consensus is that the bike course is a bear - lots of hills and technical turns - we see it soon.
Will have one last blog before the race..........
Good luck ---
ReplyDeletePeter, Renee, & Pierce
Happy Father's Day 2009!