Race day

I'm on the pier at 5:50 AM with some time to kill. I forgot to mention that I got a primo bike spot at check-in, right on the end of a row. My race number is posted on both ends, so I would have to be delirious to miss it.

I went down to the pro racks to gawk at the bikes and watch the pro men get ready. Last year's winner, Faris Al-Sultan, also has an end-of-row spot, but he is surrounded by media. How's that for pressure?

Expectations for today:

"If you want to make the Ironman gods laugh, tell them your plans." My goal is to solve whatever problems occur, keep moving forward and race with a pure heart. I can accept whatever the day brings.

Wish me luck,
Mahalo,
Myles