As I write the final blog before my Ironman, I can hear the sound of thunder outside and it has been hosing down for the last 2 hours and the forecast for tomorrow is dodgy. When I dropped my bike off this afternoon it was so wet that my waterproof number came off my bike. My bike bag that I will collect when I get out the water will be left out overnight and there is a great chance that everything in it will be soaking. That includes my shorts, socks and shoes. I managed to get a taxi back to my apartment but only after I was soaked right through to the skin.
So home, shower and pasta steak & chicken with the support crew. They have planned various viewing points such as the start of the swim, the transition on the bike and then various points in the run which is where I will really require their energy.
So folks the journey is almost over and I really appreciate all your support, emotional and financial. Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres are really grateful for the money that has been raised.
So, no matter what happens tomorrow, I have loved every minute of the journey and surpassed all my fitness expectations. But enough of this idle chat, I'm off to relax and run through the plan for tomorrow - again! Ironman is about overcoming whatever is put in your way - so bring it on!
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Derek
ReplyDeleteHave been tracking you live via e-mail link during today and we are absolutely knackered just thinking about what you are going through! To a mere supporter your split times and finishing times look incredible and are a credit to your determination and training regime. Many congratulations to you and all your support team (and of course your son on his performance - what have you got him into??)
Great effort for a great cause.
Nick & Edwina
Nick thanks again and you and Edwina's support helped me through the "darker" moments yesterday - and believe me there were a few. As for my son, he got a taste of tri and realised perhaps what his "old man" was doing was hard! I think he will make an excellent triathlete but perhaps it will be a while before he reaches his sub-ten prediction for his Ironman! Catch up soon.
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