It really is funny that when you embark on such a journey as doing an Ironman it alwasy seems a long way away – but then all of a sudden it arrives! I can not belive that I will be taking part in Hawaii IM in less than 12 hours. 15 years after the last time I did it. Am I ready? NO! Are you ever ready? NO! But I am incredibly excited and I must admit fairly nervous. Why am I nervous? not really sure, but I guess I know it is going to be a incredibly hard day, yes I want to race well but I also do want to enjoy it, there is so much that can go wrong and you really do have to hope the Hawaiian gods look down kindly on us! I real I have so many people to thank for helping make it all possible, I do not want to let anyone down. But as i would say to all the athletes I coach – just do your best! that is what I will be doing.
Along with my race I am also very excited to see what happens at the front of the race with the pros – I really belive Julie is going to shock and scare a few people. It really has been awesome spending time with her in her lead up to the race. I also think Rasmus Henning is going to supprise a few! I do need to support the Danes.
Time to sleep – not sure how thats going to go! Need to be up at 4am.
Richard,
You helped me through mine and I am sure this blog will inspire others to have a crack at one, or in some cases, another! Loving the blog.
Best of luck and I know you will do well!
Be tracking you all day from the sofa! My Mrs is going to kill me
Clive
Well done richard. Looked HOT out there on that run!
Enjoy a beer or two and rest up well.
p.s. How quickly can you make me able to run as fast as Stu?
Richard,
Greatest respect for what you have achieved. I hope you will provide us with a detailed report of how it went?
Great blog, have followed it every day. I’ve got my first race in 5/52, inspired by you & Dorte but nothing like what you have acheived. I’ll let you know how badly I do!
Enjoy the rest of Hawaii!