Thurston, Badmann, Fuhr, and Bell

Today was a wonderful day. I think that I am going to like the venue here in Lubbock, Texas. The swim course is a large square-type shape. I entered the water at Buffalo Springs Lake and felt like I was in a bath tub. The water was so warm that a wetsuit is not necessary. In fact, the water is almost too warm for a wetsuit. My swim today felt very relaxed and smooth.

We biked the run course today. The run course is hilly which is not to my advantage but I feel pretty good about the overall race. My run has felt good and relaxed lately and I am happy with how my legs have been feeling. I have not seen the entire bike course as of yet but will be previewing the course tomorrow.

The winds have been sustained and the temperature has been in the 90’s. Not too bad for Texas. I think that hydration will be extra important during this race. I noticed that I was sweating more than normal on my short ride today. I will my making full use of my NeverReach and CarboPro.

I have been on a workout taper and I cannot wait for race day. You train and train two to three hours a day, four to five hours on long days. When the training slows, your body yearns to be pushed and worked hard. I am experiencing this now. I feel my body wanting to run 15 miles just to tire it out. I am looking forward to this race.

My day’s highlight came at a mixer for Pro Triathletes. My coach, Heath Thurston, was invited and I was able to attend as a guest. While at the mixer, I was able to meet Natascha Badmann, Heather Fuhr, and Luke Bell. I got my picture taken with them and they signed the shirt I was wearing. Natasha Badmann was announced and I had to go meet her. She has such a good attitude when she is racing and seems to be a wonderful woman. It was a pleasure to meet her.