Ironman Augusta 70.3 - 1 Day to go

Well, we got here to Augusta yesterday afternoon. I did the race briefing and then weighed in to qualify for Clydesdale division. Everything went smooth and by 4 pm, I was done. It's really an incredible atmosphere with a major buzz going on. Lots of excitement and adrenalin in the venue, as people prepare for the race. I'm thinking I'm not going to spend lots of time at the host hotel. I'd be freaked out being around there too much. I've got enough adrenalin going without feeding off everyone elses.

Emily, my daughter, went to register for the volunteer table and it was really just a check in thing and they were completely out of the volunteer shirts. That kinda stinks. The volunteer coordinator has really not seemed to have things together very much. While things seem pretty organized for the athletes, the volunteer efforts seem very lax. When Emily signed up 3 1/2 months ago, we had to email back after not hearing from them for a month. Anyway, it's a shame because even volunteering at these events is a major thing for the volunteer and a big blessing for the Ironman event staff. The volunteer effort should be well organized.

Today, Emily starts her Volunteer work at 10:30, so I'll take her downtown. She'll be doing race check-in. I'm going to take my wetsuit, go down to the water and take a swim in it. I just want to be sure that it won't be too hot in it. At 2 pm, I can check my bike in at the transition, so I may take it for a short ride around town before I rack it.

In 26 hours, I'll be starting the race!