Being considered a virgin again, and having this virginity status celebrated again by hundreds of my fellow competitors has been great! At the Carbo Loading party last night and again at this mornings race briefing all us 'virgins' were applauded by those who have been through this battle before. It was awesome to see what 1500 odd mostly very fit looking people looks like in a tent, all raring to go, most looking nervous or apprehensive about what is in store for us tomorrow. I am sure most are preying that their day just goes smoothly, no issues at the start of the swim, no punctures or cramping, and probably, have been keeping an eye on the weather as its gonna be a hot one tomorrow! 1500 crazy buggers (and buggeress's) are also I should point out be competing to perform some sort of disaster in the porta loo's tomorrow morning...the combination of all the nutritional aids and drinks consumed in the past 48hrs.....yumbo! Jeez I hope I am done and dusted in regards to that activity before I have to use those ablutions!
Anyway, I just thought I would let you all know, the past few days in Port have been great. I have done a few very easy sessions, loved watching all the posers out there, strutting their stuff, watching all the guys hammer themselves at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, in +30'c degrees 2 days before....what are you thinking you muppits!!
We have been lucky enough to have great weather, a bit hot, but pretty good. As I said its going to be very hot on the run course tomorrow, so fluid is critical.....
Its been great to have all the guys up here safely, and it was good to ride with them all this morning.
Its been great to have Rollo here, to keep an eye on us, and to no doubt provide feedback along the way...mate, tell it like it is okay!!
Its obviously awesome to have my wife and kids here, and of course my mom over from the UK! Just the rest of the family are missing, and boy it would be good to have the rest of the maaaaaaaaates to!
As I said before, to follow me live on the web (its not video but it does update my times and distances as the race goes on) here is the link :
http://www.ironmanoz.com/ironmanoz/race-day-coverage.htm
Remember, my number is 687
Also, below is the list of the guys whom I have trained with over the past year, and have been nothing short of sensational training partners, they have become really good mates and I am so chuft to be sharing this experience with them (Vlad is not in the below list as he is not doing it, but soon mate..soon!!)
Andrew M : 946
Jase F : 519
Matty P : 1111
Tim F : 524
Jeff A : 48
Best of luck lads, its been truly great to have you as training partners along the way!
So, tomorrow is the day I will become an Iron Man, I cant believe its been 12months of training, rain, freezing or hot conditions, but its been awesome. Thanks to everyone that has messaged and called me to wish me luck, its been unbelievable to receive all the good luck and well wishes today, really, I am so grateful for all your support, and of course for you following my weekly blog.
So, tomorrow I will finish this jounrney, I will have evolved from a Fat Bastard to an Iron Man, and I shall certinaly provide you all with the details on Monday!!
Until then, enjoy!
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