Hit It!

It's 216 miles to Moab. We've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it!

That's right. It's go time. The bikes are dialed in. The lights are charged up. The gear is packed and I've got lots of pb&j. It's time to hit the road. Red has staked out a spot for us on solo row. All I have to do is show up, set up, and get ready to ride. I'm psyched. The last couple of weeks have been long weeks. I've been ready for this weekend to get here, but thankful for the few weeks of recovery time that I had following my surgery.

Physically, I think I'm ready. No doubt that I could be better prepared physically, but I feel good. Mentally, I know I'm ready. In a race like this, I think that being mentally prepared is key. Honestly, I think the surgery helped in this aspect. I'm going in to this race with a different frame of mind now. I can't really explain it, nor do I want to try.

Up until now, I've been really keeping my emotions and energy in check. Now it's time to slowly start to open the gate and feed off of the excitement. Two days and counting...It's on!!

Seeing as how this will be my last post before the race, I have to give some shot outs. Mom and Dad, it means the world to me that you're making the long drive out to Moab to support me. You never seize to amaze me. Your love and support through the years have made me who I am. Clint and Gant, my brothers, my best friends, you two are my heart and soul. Thanks for the love and support! Sharon, my love, my wife, my life. I couldn't do this without you. You gave me that little push that I needed to commit to this, knowing that if I was committing to this it also meant you were committing to it. You're amazing and I thank God every day for bringing us together. Red, Spiro, thanks for coming out to support me. G Love...what can I say? It's good to have crazy friends! Dan, you silly s.o.b., I'm glad to have a partner in crime. I look forward to hearing you singing and talking gibberish at 3am! Amy and Holly...I love my sistas! And little Lila and Clara, every time I think of you I smile! You all are my crew and you kick more ass than Chuck Norris! Thanks!!