Exciting stuff!! Just found out that you will be able to tap into the race from wherever you may be in the world by going to www.triathlon.org. You'll get to watch me cross the finish line live and that clip will be available forever under my personal profile on www.triathlon.org.

Yesterday was an awesome day. It began with some phenomenal coaching from two amazing individuals, Brent Payne and Shane Krider, and although the coaching was not specific to my race this weekend--I was so supercharged that I went out and had an incredible training day. Road the bike course like a rocket--fast, strong, and on fire. Then I went for a run to practice the run course--I was flying! Next, I jumped in the ocean to get a feel for the newness of an open water swim in the ocean--WOW! All of that technique work I've been so diligent on practicing everyday at swim practice back home goes out the window when swimming in the ocean. I felt like a little ship being tossed to and fro in the massive waves of a storm. Although, the water was really pretty calm--that is what it felt like. I spoke with a 20 year triathlon veteran, Connie, who was a competitive swimmer and she said that when it comes to ocean swimming, you just keep swimming and don't stress about technique and keep yourself moving in the right direction.

Yesterday evening was the Parade of Nations. It was cool to hear all of the countries represented--countries I'd never even heard of before. And of course, the USA carried the torch with 625 athletes. I'd like to thank my friend and camera man Ty Coughlin for coming from the North shore to be part of my support team.

Today I'm off to do another quick ocean swim and brief run. Then it is time to relax with a massage and a nap.