The last week has to be done just right.
1. Carbo loading - 5 days before the race. Fuel up does not happen over night, it takes a few days of loading for a race of this distance. Pizza, pizza, pizza.
2. Pedicure-I get one before every major race. I do not have ticklish toes, so I get the stress rubbed out of my feet. It feel like I am walking on clouds when I leave the saloon. You have to make sure the nails are short. Trust me, you do not want to have your toe nails digging into each other. It HURTS!
3. Rest- It is important to stop training and let your muscles regain their full strength. For me that time is the 7 days before any triathlon. For this one, I decided to stop a full 10 days ahead. It is about knowing your body and I know to be 100% that is what I needed to do.
4. Packing-Like Santa I'm making my list ands I'm checking it twice:
1. Helmet
2. Bike shoes
3. Goggles
4. Race clothing
5. Race belt (to hold race number)
6. Sneakers
7. Sox
8. Sunglasses
9. Water bottles
and...oh yeah,
10. The Bike!
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