On the precipice

What a strange day. Yesterday I was so calm and, dare I say it, even a tad excited. Today the nerves have kicked in big time. I know I'm not alone. There are about 2300 people walking round Cozumel sporting the thousand mile Ironman stare. Doesn't matter who you are, the nerves get you in the end...with the exception perhaps of Phil at Giles and Sally's hotel who went out on the beers last night?!?!

Today I had to load up my 5 bags of kit and drop off my stuff and bike off at transition and get body marked. It's superbly organised and they're going to look after us, I'm sure so perhaps £300 entry fee is justified after all.

The rest of the day was spent chilling, eating and drinking electrolyte as well as a trip to the supermarket to load up on last minute supplies. Have no idea if I'll sleep tonight. Had a bad night last night having realised I'd forgotten the energy product I've been using all through training but that's how it goes. Just hope the stuff they give out agrees with me. So, am tired and have a belly full of carbs which will hopefully afford me a few hours shuteye before one of the biggest days of my life.

Do I feel ready? Not sure. Do I still want it? More than ever...........