Life Changes

This whole triathlon thing is a life changer, from the way I spend my hours on a day to day basis, to the food I am buying/eating, and to what gathers on my counter.  I have realized this slowly but surely, as I found one or two things piling up, but today takes the cake when I went to grab my keys and head to the pool and saw this stash on my counter:

Thats right, deoderant, biofreeze, anti-chafe, Zyrtec, Hair-ties, sunglasses, banana and lacrosse ball for my foot stretches (safely on the counter because if it makes it to the floor unattended it becomes a dog toy).

A few of these things, sure, but all?  No way... my life really has changed.

My best friend asked me today if I was ready, and I really think I am.  I have changed my mindset, I'm not out there to win, but to finish (see my previous blog for this thought process.)  I love the challenge of this all, I love the changes I see in myself.  I work the next two days, planning a long bike for the morning and perhaps a quick swim if I can get out of work on time.  The next day, who knows.  But Friday, I plan to head down and pick up my packet and get the layout of the race, transitions, etc.  5 days and counting, will take any and all friendly faces who want to come down on Sunday for a way too early race, but supposed to have beautiful weather! :)