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Denver, CO

Run Preston, Run

And In This Corner...

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Spiderman 3

Today I bought my first wetsuit. I haven't raced or swam in a wetsuit before, but I will have plenty of "play time" to test it out in the Ironman. I hear the water in Lake Placid is not as warm as the water in Texas. There are some serious crazies that say a real Ironman is done without a wetsuit, because they help with speed and buoyancy. With 2.4 miles to swim, floating and floating swiftly are two things that are starting to sound pretty good.

The only thing I know about wetsuits is that they make you look like Venom from Spiderman 3.

An Expert

I tell you this to help you realize something, I am not an expert. I do crazy races and the truth behind almost all of them is, I wing it. It has worked so far, one more to go. Only, this one is one of the most formidable races you can sign up for.

Remember my "secret weapon?" Well, carbon soled cycling shoes would be a welcome addition to fuel my need for speed, if only I knew that there were about 5 different types of bike clips. Of course, the clips I currently have are different. So, when I thought I got a great deal on some cycling shoes, now I have to get some new clips.

Bike shoes all have a plate that clips into the pedal, different shoes have different plates needing different clips. I blame the French. On a road bike it helps to be clipped in for power and helps when you are flying down a hill so you can't escape from the metal frame and your impending death. My bike came with the basic beginner start up kit. I got a helmet, shoes and a cycling outfit that matches, and now I know what kind of clips came with my bike.

Experts say you shouldn't change anything about your routine or gear before a race. I am not an expert. I think this weekend I'll do something I don't do, go for a bike ride.

Plano, TX

Yes We Can!  :)