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Meg and I arrived to Boise today. Took a little under 7 hours. It's not a bad drive, bu there is a lot of construction taking place on the interstate. We left rain in Portland and had some upon arriving in Boise late afternoon. The rain has since cleared and the sky was mostly blue prior to the sun setting tonight. Tomorrow should be close to 70 and race day Saturday is slated to be 75 and sun. Should be excellent racing conditions! I haven't bothered to check the reservoir temperature, but I know it will be cold. Luckily, this doesn't impact me like it does others. Growing up swimming, the temperature impacts weaker swimmers more than it does better swimmers.

It was windy as all get up today, but that should cease as the storm has now blown through. As far as me? Well, I'm trying to get over my sinus infection. I'm feeling ok, just not great. I'll get a ton of sleep tonight and rest a ton tomorrow. Luckily the race isn't until 2pm on Saturday which gives the antibiotics another half day to help prior to the starting gun going off. As far as my race plan, I'm going to have to alter it slightly because of the infection. I will be racing mostly on heart rate on the bike instead of attacking segments. That being said, if I'm able to go with some breaks and keep my heart rate in check I will. We'll see. I just don't want a repeat of Pacific Crest last year where I had to walk the half marathon and still ended up in the medical tent for an hour.

Race start for my age group is 2:13 Saturday. I still do not have any idea what my bib number is, but will post it tomorrow after registration. You can follow online at Ironman.com on Saturday if you wish. I might not be 100% come Saturday, but I'm as fit as I've ever been and will be relying on my fitness to help me have a fast race. One part of my race that will be 100% is my machine below. The Felt is ready thanks to the boys at Life Cycle. Thanks guys! And thanks for reading everyone.

-T