the night before

At last, the night before the big day has arrived. I sit here full of pasta, full to the brim and getting tired. It's not late but I think the combination of heat, food and Fridayness is combining to send me off. I'm not complaining.

Because our race doesn't start until 2.30 we're pretty relaxed about the sequence of events pre race. Wetsuits, bikes, runners and our various bits and bobs are all here. We'll do the form filling over breakfast and make sure to leave plenty of time.

We've decided to take the District line tomorrow, as we did last year. I imagine it will take about an hour, hour and a half to get there, depending on trains.

It all feels a bit surreal to me as I sit here. Part of me is looking forward to it and part of me, the nervous part, just hopes I don't let myself or anyone else down. Mostly though, I want to be able to complete it and enjoy the trip.

Here's hoping for a restful and substantive sleep. Here's looking forward to a glorious waking up and positive outlook. Here's praying for a not as hot as forecasted (at least until 4.30) kinda day and finally, here's to everyone who will line up this weekend and the people who have supported them in getting there. This is the good stuff.