Mark and I had a nice day - we got our swim in (29 minutes), then a nice bike when the rain finally cleared (about an hour 15). Then we came back to the hotel to change into our running things. As we were taking our bikes up to the room, the phone rang and it was my friend, Kim (my TTT racing partner from 2 years ago). She said she was just calling to wish me luck and see how I was doing. After talking to her for a few minutes, I hung up saying that I would keep her posted as the weekend progressed. A few minutes later, there was a knock at the door. When I opened it, Kim and her brother, Rocky (Mark's triple T partner for a few years) were standing there! They drove in from Pittsburgh, PA to cheer us on! I was so surprised, I almost started crying! I am just so happy that they are here. They are wonderful people and so much fun to be with. Rocky is volunteering out on the run course, so I'll get to see him out there. And Kim will be watching from various points on the course and will be there when we finish. It's so nice to have people out there cheering us on - it just gives you something to look forward to - seeing Kim's smiling face!!
Well, it was just a great way to start the race weekend and I'm so glad they decided to surprise me and come to Lake Placid!
Here are a few pictures - one from our hotel - a view of Mirror Lake with the moon overhead. The other was taken during our bike ride yesterday.
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