Ironman packing list

[joenali]

So now I have a total of three packing lists, one from @trigirl, one from my team's coach and one from my cousin. The best thing on my cousin's packing list: victory speech.

Should I start writing it now, or just on the way up to the race??

[shorewife]

How about during the 6-ish hours you'll be on the bike?!

[trigal]

You have to write your race report while you are racing! Well, not literally. But, before my first IM, I was told to stay in the moment and not worry about the finish line until I was there. I took that to heart and it did a few things for me... 1. I stayed calm throughout the day, 2. I enjoyed the whole experience and learned that it's the day that counts, not just the finish, 3. I remember so much of that race, and 4. the finish line was a great moment to be savored when the time came.

I like calling it a victory speech rather than a race report!

[reginaphalange72]

Jul 23, 2013 9:55:25 GMT -5 trigal said:

You have to write your race report while you are racing!

I totally do this.

Just enjoy it!  It's a long day, but a fun and emotional one too!

Also, I love the victory speech idea.  You can give it here.