Tortilla chips and Privates.

I think this 6 weeks between races is going to be the biggest test of them all. We are finding it hard to keep our diet clean (well, me more than Tammy). We don't want to gain a bunch of unnecessary weight but we are also suffering from post Ironman depression. Usually after a big race we let loose for a few weeks and indulge ourselves resulting in a few extra pounds of baby fat. However, we have another big day coming up so we have to stay on task. The training probably won't be the high volume we usually do so we won't be burning extra calories. We usually snack on 70% chocolate but tonight I found a stash of tortilla chips that where hidden from me. I couldn't help myself so a broke them open and found an avocado and a jar of salsa. I could have done without the tortilla chips but I call that emotional food. When my emotions are drained I need to re-fill the emotional pit with junk food. It was either that or a stiff drink. I ate them in front of Tammy with almost no guilt. Although I did have to dodge a few jabs at my privates.

I just read the blog of Mike Neill who is already in Kona, and he said during his first swim a resident pod of Dolphins showed up and swam with him. I can't wait to get to Kona. For those not familiar with Ironman stuff...Mike has been our top Canadian in the world championships for few years.
Mom Dad, Tina ......are you sure you don't want to come early with us.Unfortunately we won't be able to take in all the sights before the race because we have to save our energy. But we are staying for 1 week after the race.

Aloha