Just checking in on the blog. I arrived here in Pentincton on Wednesday, so been here a few days. Great town and seems like a great venue for this race. I had a chance to check out the climbs as we drove in. Richter is definitely a good climb and Yellow seems less severe, but a bit longer. Not really as concerned about them as I was before arrival. I had heard they are tough, but seem no more difficult than what I’ve been training on, so confident I can manage them.

Rode part of the course yesterday, The first section out of town. Very fast as the wind is at your back, but when you turn to hit Richter, boy the wind is strong. It’s gonna a be a tough ride home if the winds continue as they have.

The run looks good, some short climbs and some long steady climbs, but manageable. Getting warm in the afternoons though, and supposed to be in 90’s on Sunday, so need to make sure I take in the fluids and manage my efforts. I think the heat and wind could sneak up on you if you don’t try to stay within yourself through the race.

Definitely getting nervous and antsy. Want to go out and do this thing. The tapering and waiting is not fun, you start doubting if you have the endurance to do it because I haven’t riden or run long in a while. We’ll see come Sunday. #587!