Here I go....

Well, this is it. Tomorrow is the first tri of the season - Milton... Sprint distance so 750m swim, 30k bike, 7.5k run... Excited but not nervous - uhoh should I be?? I've been training well, the bike is a breeze, the run is coming nicely, the only piece I really need to work more on is open water swimming with the wetsuit... My breathing changes and I do get anxious - especially with the tightness around my neck but at least I have managed to get through the panic of thinking I'm choking...  What I did learn today is that I need to get in the water, get some water in my suit and move it around to position it before I swim... Then I definitely need a warm up of at least 300 meters or so... Otherwise I lose my breathing and am breathing on every stroke - not efficient at all....  So here I am.. Car is all packed up - snack for pre and post race is ready and all I have to do in the morning is pack food/drink in a cooler bag and load the bike onto the car... Off I go.. Ate well today, had a good dinner and am planning an early bedtime.. More than likely won't fall asleep but at least if I'm in bed resting that will help.. So - good movie lined up, finished dinner, sipping my coconut water and chillin.... More tomorrow with the full race report......