I can tell I'm getting nervous for the last Aquathon. My leg is starting to bounce more and more under my desk. I'm nervous because I've been able to put together a good set of training for the last two weeks: four swim sessions, some runs and a 72mi ride on the Ironman Wisconsin course.
The weather is perfect, too. It's in the eighties with calm winds. Hopefully that means a calm lake and fast swim times. But the main thing is to make sure to keep the effort up on the run. A buddy (total runner) is coming over to beat me. The swim talent I have is equal to his run talent, so it's always a good match-up - especially without the bike. But, he's coming off a back injury, so I might have an advantage. Maybe an "accidental" kick to the kidneys in the swim? (I'm kidding!)
Too little, too late? We'll have to see!
UPDATE! The race went well. I was second out of the water (seemed long) on which I held back on the final leg to save some energy for the run. I was able to split within 30 seconds of my first aquathon, which I consider a success. More later. Time to sleep!