Ultimate tune-up

This week is a taper week for the Patriot this weekend.  I need to really buckle down with my eating and drinking and only consume lien healthy protein and carbs. Boring boring boring. I also need to get to bed early which so far this week has not happened.  We have had company and a concert to attend to and well  you can't just stop living.  I also still need to find a dog sitter which for this time of year is a little difficult.  If I can't find  a dog sitter I will be going it alone. :( 

Despite my lack of a dog sitter I am very ready for this race and have everything I need all put together in a small area.  I even had an ultimate tune-up done on my bike.  Not because I thought it would be a good idea but more because my elbow plate on my aerobars broke off and I had to bring the bike in to get fixed.  While there the Landry's clan suggested new cables, new chain, and the ultimate tune-up.  $320 later my bike purrs like a kitten.  Which reminds me I have to bring her back in for a tightening of the new cables.

I practiced my transitions and came up with a methodical way to get my wetsuit off.  I have been visualizing an awesome race everyday.  Yes, it's going to be a great race for me.

Comments

Kim said…
woohoooo taper time! i also brought my bike into landrys for a tune-up - it would have cost to the upwards of $1,000 if i didnt plan on selling it since i bought a new bike. yipes! here's to just a few days left!
6/14/11, 8:32 AM
dogs turn left said…
Good luck! I'd be happy to dog sit. Stella loves little dogs!
6/14/11, 1:40 PM
GetBackJoJo said…
GO Mel! You are going to have an awesome race!
6/14/11, 9:26 PM
GoBigGreen said…
You will have a fun and awesome day. I kept telling myself to believe in Race Day Magic, even at mile 8 when the engine shut down on the run. So keep belieiving!
6/15/11, 3:51 PM
Jennifer Harrison said…
GOOD LUCK Melissa!!!!
6/17/11, 5:20 PM
Unknown said…
YOU will do this! You have worked so hard...have a great race!
6/18/11, 11:27 AM
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