Sorry Geoffrey!

So Geoffrey takes issue with my plan to train as much as I can until Memphis in May. You see, what Geoffrey doesn't understand is that training like a maniac for these last 10 days makes me FEEL BETTER. That's important right?

Of course, there are other things that I will do to (as my 3-year old would say) "Feel me better". Next week I'll get my hair done so I have one less thing to worry about on race day. One day this week I'll get my FloJo manicure and pedicure. I'll start the routine of double checking and triple checking all of my gear. Maybe I'll splurge on that transition bag I've had my eye on. Closer to race day I'll start working on my mantra -- something like "Don't die, don't die, don't die!" Of course, I'll review my goals and give thanks that I've made it this far. Probably the most important items on my pre-race checklist are my doctor visits. Today I have an MRI and a follow-up with my neurosurgeon. Last week, Sherry and I were thinking I was dripping CSF out of my nose. Andreas saw the drip and told me to taste it to see if I could tell what it was. Wouldn't that assume that I know what snot tastes like? Surely, Peter and Joshua would have a much better idea! Next week I've got a follow-up visit with Dr. Sophia. Hmmm. I should probably start working on that excuse for why I never went to physical therapy . . . .

Last night, I had a WAY COOL fundraiser at the California Pizza Kitchen. Holla! to Tasker at CPK and everyone who came out to support me. I raised over $120 for LLS last night!! Woohoo!!

Well, the hot tub is warm so it's time to soothe my aching body. By the way, Geoffrey, here's what I've done so far:

Yesterday: 5.8 mile run (knees didn't SUCK too bad)
Today: 8.5 mile super hilly (975 ft elevation gain) bike (almost stroked out at one point) followed by a 2 mile moderately hilly (350 ft elevation gain) run (too pooped from the bike to push too hard)
Tonight: 1500 yard open water swim with Franklin

Is that too much? ;-)