Distractions

Amber is busy comparing the differences between Thermolytes and Salt Stick caps, making sure she is ready for the heat tomorrow, while I'm creating a blog. Go figure.

The reason she is getting ready for the heat is Ironman Arizona where the latest prediction is a high of 94. Two years ago at IM Canada, she turned her race suit white with salt in the heat and didn't take any additional electrolytes. So, she's learning, which is a good thing.

I wonder what lessons we will learn tomorrow. Hopefully they are good ones, like my lesson at Canada last year that yes you can run the whole marathon if you're smart about nutrition.

Otherwise, we are cautiously optimistic that tomorrow will go well. Our swim times in the pool have been improving and I've got a new wetsuit that fits better. Our biking hasn't included as much long stuff and Boulder's weather has been a bit windy to get a great gauge on our speed, but we should be okay. We'll be riding our trusty old bikes as our Javelins weren't ready to come out to play. The run will depend heavily on hydration and nutrition, but our training was solid without injuries.

So, its time for me to compare the salts.
Later,
Eric