clipped the toe nails, and hung the IV

Well well..... from this point there is nothing I should be doing that takes any stress or energy. So I'm not....

At my friend's house in Chanler, just outside from downtown Tempe. Arrived around 5pm last night. (didn't realize I would loose an hour until I had already left.) So I was behind by an hour. 

When I got there we all took off for an early dinner. Pasta of course....   Then we came home, unloaded the car and relaxed with some old IM vid's to pump us up for the morning swim. 

I slept pretty well last night, and woke up feeling good for the most part. So we had some breakfast and headed out the door. After check-in  did a swim for about 20 min. Easy. Good thing I remembered the neoprene cap. Felt a little chilly but with the cap. no sweat! (good for tom...)

We changed into some bike stuff and headed out for a little spin around the run course. Really wanted to see some of the surrounding area and get a gage for where I will be mile- by mile basis. (visual mostly)

Checked our bags in and did some shopping. (really wanted to get a pair of compression tights and socks. SALE!!!!) they feel good to wear  when chilin'.

Upon arriving home, I made us some "Aaron Clousing's World Famous Sandwitches" and we enjoyed watching the Cal vs Stan game.... 5:10 to go with Cal up by 21. Looks like the starts are lining....(at least for this Bear!) HA!

I hooked Mike and I up to IV lines. 2L and nearly 45 min later, we have been continued sipping on the remaining V8 and Power Drink Endurance Form (somethng.... )

I have done everything to follow my pre-race plan. Checked the bike in and transition bags this morning. (check)  

Morning bag prepared..(check)

Drinking gatorade...(check)

Feet up??? (eh.. in 5 when I am finished..)

Truth is I feel great. I don't even care anymore what my time will be.. Cal just won!!!! HAHA

Axe is back in 'B' town!!! Bitches!!!!

Now where was I?

Ah yes, My race....    I am feeling energized. Whether or not I will sleep tonight will be a dark question. Usually not much.  But I am in a good mind frame. Which is of most importance. 

I really appreciate all of your emails and text's and of course the phone calls!! 

I will be thinking of each of you-TRUST ME there is enough time to do that...

After talking with my friend today during all of this I can truly say my thought to define this race will always be; "My definition of a hard worker comes with saying I am an Ironman...."

Wish everyone good luck!

More soon.  A-Train... ( I'm liken it JK )