I'm All Checked In!

Yesterday was the first day of athlete check-in, so my husband and I headed down to Tempe Beach Park to get things started.

This was one of the first things I saw:

The bike transition...completely empty!  I definitely got some butterflies walking by that area!

Check-in was scheduled to start at 10A, which is roughly when we got there, and there was already a line.  Fortunately, it went pretty quickly and before I knew it, it was my turn to check in!!!

I started getting more butterflies as I moved through the different tables.  BUT, it wasn't until I got my wristband and actual packet where the volunteer pulled everything out and walked me through it all that it REALLY hit me that I WAS DOING AN IRONMAN!!!  Although I had tons of butterflies at this point, I also got really, really excited!

I walked out, found my husband, and of course had him take my picture! Ha ha!

I have my wristband, my goodie bag, and the warm sunshine on my face! :)















We headed to the bike area to find my bike spot, #365.

Then, we dropped off all of my stuff back at our car, and headed out for a 40min. run.  We were able to do 1 section of the run course and it was awesome!  I was so happy to be able to preview part of the course before race day.  People had already started writing little notes of encouragement on the path, and I have no doubt those will help me through the run!

When I got home I laid out all my bags, took a picture, and quickly put them away.  Ha ha!  I figured I still have one more day to get things organized, and I just didn't want to stress about it...yet!