Holy Hills

Today, Jason and I rode the most hilly section of the bike course of the race. It reminded me of how hard this bike course is.....at least in my opinion. It is absolutely beautiful and a very fun bike ride, but it is hard! The race advertises rolling hills, but even being from Alaska, I would not call it that. The heat also cranked up today, I think it was at least 81 degrees and felt mighty toasty. I'm not sure what is better, last year's frigid temps, or 80 degrees. I guess we'll just see what Sunday brings, there's nothing we can do to control the weather!

It will be fun to do this race for the second time, we are both hoping that it will be easier than it was for us last year....it couldn't get worse could it?!?! Somehow, I have a feeling they keep getting harder the faster and faster you try to race them! I am preparing for the worst, hoping for the best!

The most stressful part of an Ironman for me is the swim start. Once I am over the first 15-20 mins of the swim, I will be so glad and the nerves will settle! Jason said he doesn't get nervous, just excited. I wish I was Jason, ha! ;)