nerves of iron

i rarely get nervous before races. I was a little on edge for boston but I think it was more excitement of getting there than anything else. Lately though, I'm beginning to think that I'm truly nervous for Ironman Wisconsin. Why? Normally, it takes me less than 10 minutes to fall asleep. Half of the time, I don't even remember going to bed. For the past two weeks, I find myself laying in bed, tired, but not sleepy. Perhaps it is the fact that i've been a lazy-ass for the past three months and I've finally caught up on all the sleep I lost when the store opened.

Lately, I've been having dreams about race day. The latest involved me showing up to the race without a bike and no running shoes. Wow...that would suck.

Well, ahead of me is a week long carb loading extravaganza. The folks at Olive Garden certainly made a mistake bringing back their never ending pasta bowl for September. I think i'll be eating there every night this week.