Wildflower here I come!

The triathlon I have been training the past 10 weeks for is this Sunday, May 4 and I've done everything I can to ready myself. I trained hard, stretched nearly everyday, and done, like, a million sit ups. I even painted my toenails with the fastest color polish in my bathroom - silver.

I want to finish the 32-mile race (.9 mile swim, 25 mile bike, 6.2 mile run) in under 4 hours for sure and hopefully under 3:30. I may squeak by in under 3:15 if the stars align and it is not too hot. In past years temps have passed 100 and I absolutely wilt in the sun. Secretly I want to be a rock star and come in under 3 hours but there is no way that is going to happen unless I attach invisible rockets to my body (visible ones would get me disqualified). Mostly I want to finish feeling like I gave it my all, which is not as easy as it sounds. My usual M.O. is to save a little, just in case.

My Mom, Dad, and step-Dad will be there, plus my number one fan, Hubby. I'm nervous just thinking about getting into my wet suit and lining up with thousands of other Wildflower triathletes. We start in waves to avoid pandemonium in the water and my start is either 10:05 a.m. or 10:55 a.m. So think fast thoughts around that time!

I raised more than $3,600 while training to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. If you want to get in shape and do some good, I highly recommend Team in Training. Now wish me luck!