Kona Oct 9
A relative sleep in today…I didn’t hear from Charlie (our rooster and resident alarm clock) until almost 6 this morning. Ah, the joy of industrial strength earplugs (never leave home without them).
Yesterday was another day in paradise. Started the day with a little 3k race pace swim down at the Kona Aquatic center. The joy of swimming outdoors is never lost on a Canadian like me; it’s always a pleasure. A little tempo run on the course and a great massage and I am feeling pretty good by the end of the day.
Clint “Writer Guy” Lien (check out his blog on peterreid.com) who is our housemate here in Kona whipped us up a delicious dinner of seared Ahi on the grill. It was melt-in-your-mouth fresh; you almost didn’t even have to cook it. It paired perfectly with the local brew – the Kona Brewing Company’s Fire Rock Pale Ale. We ate this feast on the lanai (outdoor room in Hawaiian homes – really just a big covered deck) while watching the sunset over the Pacific. Pre-week race life is not too bad. 4 sleeps until the big day….
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Hey Samantha,
Just wanted to wish good luck on race day. We live in Ottawa and we just came back from a 16-day holiday in Kona and it was great to see some of the IM athletes training.
Enjoy the Lava Java and try their orange juice if you haven't done so already!
Mario
Hey Sammy,
You look and sound great, exuding confidance! MJ, NB, and co must be trembling! you don't need luck, you have the respect of the island (just don't drop the lei) luv ya (both)
HE
if anyone can do it you can
Hello Sam,
I'll stuck on the computer cheering for you on Saturday. I wish you an amazing race day. Enjoy!
Josée
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