I leave today for Wausau, WI for the 24 Hours of 9 Mile. I will be doing the 12 hour solo option. I'm really excited about this race because it's one of my favorite courses - not a lot of climing and really fun singletrack. Plus, my last several races have been short ones and I much prefer the long ones. I have to admit that I'm a bit nervous because I haven't been feeling so hot all week. I don't seem to have too much snap in my legs and they have felt tired every day since Sunday. I'm working really hard maintain a good mental attitude and not worry too much but it's getting more difficult now that the race is fast approaching. Today I plan on drinking as much water as I can, eat as much healthy food throughout the day and try to get a good night's sleep. Hopefully it will all come together tomorrow.

I definitely should have some good karma coming may way. The last two weeks, when out riding my bike at some local trails, I found some car keys. Luckily both owners were in the parking lot when I returned from each ride and I was able to return the keys directly to them. It feels great to do good deeds. Maybe that will help this weekend!

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Wish me luck!