Now that the taper has started, the physical beating starts to ease but the mental pretzels begin to form.  Stay focused and stay positive, attitude will go along way with this.  Finishing up with the 'gatherings'...the kit I'll wear, the goods for the truck,  the emergency gear for the bike and run, and the emergency gear for medical intervention if needed.  Main bike, Cervelo p2sl, is in the local tri shop, http://www.all3sports.com/, and I'm picking that up tomorrow, she's getting all tuned up by their great staff.  Top shelf knowledge and service there.  I try to take my bike in to those guys before every race so that I can rest assured that it's in good hands.  I'm starting to stash away the stuff I use, means a big mess for 2 weeks.  (Sheri, I love you, baby.  Thanks for putting up with another year of my crazy escapades!  I couldn't do any of this without your help.)  

Some other things that I'll be using..Gatorade/CarboPro/HJ for standard fuel, Nuun and some other supplements to keep electrolytes in order, the well timed Red Bull, Gu  Roctane gels/chomps (love BllueberryProm), PowerBar Bars (but I'll be using my fair share of real food to get through the day),  Body Glide, Chamois Butter, De Soto arm coolers (and beanie) to help stay cool, Giro Atmos helmet, Rudy Project SportMask shades on the bike, my trusty Oakley's on the run, Nike Lunarglides splitting time with K-Swiss K-ona for the run, and using Polar's cs200 and rs400sd for feedback on HR/speed/time during the trip.

Heard from Scott Jurek on Twitter, that was real cool.  To hear supportive words from Scott means a ton to me.  I'm no poser, just a dude doing something a little nutty and putting that energy to a good cause.  And having a ton of fun getting ready for it!  Its been a wonderful opportunity to continue gaining some endurance and while helping others down the road, very happy about it!

Check in real soon.
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