The time has come. After 9 months of hard, painful but oh so exciting training it's only one week before the big day.
Next Saturday, July 30 2011 I will participate in the IronMan distance triathlon "Vineman":
- 2.4 miles swim;
- 112 miles bike ride;
- 26.2 miles run.
I will have to make it within 16 hours.
The body and spirit are strong. I can do it.
Thank you everyone who helped me on this path with your words and support, with your donations (I met my goal of $5500 fundraising). Each your email reply, your Facebook shout, every your $1 donation - kept me going towards this goal.
Come and see me going through it. It is only about 2 - 2.5 hours driving from the Bay Area. And you can do wine tasting too! - there are good wineries all over the area.
It would be really awesome to see anyone of you on the course. It always give more strength. Most probably I won't be able to stop and chat but even a brief eye contact and a smile are a big energy boost. Not to mention "Go Misha go!!" :)
If you decide to go, the best way to see me will be on the run. I expect to start running at about 3:45-4:15 p.m. and then it will be three loops about 8.7 miles each. Here is the run course map. The best place for cheering will be next to the start/finish - I will be there 4 times.
Even if you can't come - wish me good luck and send me good vibes on Saturday! Nowadays good vibes can be sent via email or SMS too :P - I can't promise to answer them immediately though :)
Mikhail
