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The Eight Day Roller Coaster Ride

I'm trying to be the best girlfriend, aunt, sister, triathlete, MADD advocate, tri club president, employee and friend that I can be right now. I think I'm doing okay at some of those roles, but failing miserably at others.

I think the emotional roller coaster we call Ironman is about to take off on its fastest and final ride before the race - an 8 day ride! I have not slept well in 10+ nights (but who is counting?). I needed to swim, run, and get my oil changed/car wash today but I think the rain is going to have other ideas. I woke up this morning to see Kristi's best friend donated $500 to RADD. Wow. That made me cry. Then I got on the trainer to ride my bike for a bit (only my 2nd workout this week....not okay) and started watching the 2006 Ironman World Championships on DVR. That made me cry too! I have always said it is hard to cry and run at the same time...you end up not really being able to breathe...I don't recommend it. I learned the same goes for the bike...bike or cry, don't try both!

Now I have to go to work and try to be awake and not distracted by this little race I have coming up. We are up to 162 donors. Gulp. No pressure.
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