Thursday, October 30, 2008

2 Days Out

We (my mom, sister and I) arrived in PCB Wednesday night. I slept late and then went for a run around 8 a.m. 3.1 miles with 90 second pickups. The weather is fantastic. The ocean is calm and clear. I got checked in for the race today and bought a few things at the expo. I attended the welcome dinner and mandatory athlete meeting tonight. I'm going to the Gatorade Swim @7 a.m. in the morning with Missy and Jerry.

The time is near. I am excited, but calm. J.T. and the boys, my dad, aunts and uncles, Bigun and Di, Jill and her crew all arrive tomorrow.

I feel confident and happy.

I may or not have a chance to blog tomorrow for the final time. If I don't - think iron thoughts for me, and I'll see you on the other side...as an Ironman, baby.

38 comments:

Dan Seifring aka "OBRATS" said...

Wishing you nothing but the best Lana. Can't wait to read all about it.

Jill Ann said...

5am Friday morning...I could not sleep last night b/c I am SO excited to get there. Good times!! Cannot wait to be in PCB with you all!!

TJ said...

Have a great day out there Lana.

Anonymous said...

I am so excited for you. I'll be thinking of you on Saturday. Stay strong. You are going to do this.

COTY said...

Best wishes for strength & fun !!

greyhound said...

All my iron thoughts are your, cousin.

jahowie said...

Good luck!! I can't wait to hear all about it!!

Lisa said...

Go get 'em, Lana!

Spandex King said...

Tomorrow is your day! You've worked for it, you've earned it. Now go out and have fun! Oh yea, and rip it up!

E-Speed said...

Good Luck! Hope you have a great day and make some great memories out there!

:) said...

GO LANA!!!!!!

InTheFastLane said...

Good luck! found you through Runner's Lounge.

Marci said...

Best of luck!!

Iron Girl Nyhus said...

Iron thoughts will be with you all day on Saturday. Enjoy your day. Be proud of yourself. Smile. Have fun!

Laura

Mae said...

GO, GO, GET 'EM, GET 'EM, GO, GET 'EM GO!

I'll be watching, cheering and praying for you!

Oly said...

Tear it up girl!

Marathon Maritza said...

Go, Lana, Go!

Tim said...

Lana, you are so ready for this challenge! I wish that I was down there with you.... maybe next time! You will do excellent and have fun at the same time. You are IRON!

Marie said...

I saw your story on Runner's Lounge, and thought I would wish you luck. Doing an Ironman is amazing!!

Mike said...

good luck ... can't wait to hear your story

SingletrackJenny (formerly known as IronJenny) said...

Mornin' IronLana! (Do you mind if I call you that?)
How's the water? Swimming around the jelly fish?
You gonna blog in transition for us?

Maggs said...

HOpe you are having fun right now! Good luck on the rest of the race!

Alisa said...

I just found your blog from Runner's Lounge...what a great story you have! I'm really excited to read your race report. IM is something I hope to do someday. Right now, I'm working toward my second marathon (Arizona RnR).

I'll be following your story!

Anonymous said...

Lana,

Just checked your times. You FINISHED!!!!! Awesome, awesome, awesome. You did an amazing job. All your hard work paid off. Can't wait to read all about this experience.

Be very proud of yourself. Rest up.

SingletrackJenny (formerly known as IronJenny) said...

Just watched you finish live - 11:58 - You are amazing!!!!Congrats IronLana!!!

Lisa said...

Great Job and well under your goal!

greyhound said...

Sub 12 in your first Ironman??!!

You are a legend; there's no denying it.

kmholt7 said...

Way to go!!!

Supalinds said...

Yea!! We all believe in you. You will do great! Soak it in and smile! Can't wait to track you...GOOD LUCK!!!

Trisaratops said...

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

ROCKED it! Like there was any doubt. :)

Congrats, girl!

Kate said...

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMAAAAZING TIME!!!!

Supalinds said...

CHEERS!!! Amazing race!!!! You rocked it. Congrats ironman!!!

TriBoomer a.k.a. Brian said...

Great finish, Lana.

Congratulations!

Stay tuned...

Carrie said...

Way to go! You set it on fire!

Anonymous said...

Amazing - you totally nailed it, Lana! Congrats!

- John.

Spandex King said...

Now you have to change your "About Me" section of your blog. Sub 12! Your far from ordinary! Great race!

E-Speed said...

stellar job girl!

TriShannon said...

CONGRATULATIONS IRONMAN!!! You did so awesome!