Friday, February 29, 2008

The Final Countdown

Here I sit just hours before the beginning of what could be the most painful and simultaneously enjoyable 27 hours of my life up until this point. It's an odd feeling waiting for the clock to start as I dive into the pool at the Coral Casino. The butterflies, the anticipation, the excitement, the last minute details; they all blend together washing over me like the water I will shortly be dancing with.

Am I ready? Well, the short answer is yes. The longer answer is well..... I wish I didn't feel bronchitis creeping up on me, and I wish that I didn't have a major kink in my neck. And man, I wish there were some more easy boulder problems on West Camino Cielo. I'm a little scared, as I should be. Humble yet secure I step into battle with no one other than myself, which can often times be the most difficult battle of all, but it's so damn fulfilling. I'm ready. I can do this. No big deal.

Tentative Challenge Schedule
Friday
5pm-7pm: Swimming and Freediving
8pm-10pm: Cooking Prep+Wine

Saturday
4am-5:30am: Yoga and Headstand
6:30am-8:30am: Bouldering at the Brickyard
9am-2pm: Bouldering at Lizards Mouth
2pm-3pm: Barefoot Hike
3:30pm-5pm: Bouldering at Painted Cave
5:30pm-8pm: Dinner and Wine
8pm-?????: Whatever the Hell I want!

3 comments:

Clancy said...

You've started! I hope all goes well and I'm sorry not to be there for food and bouldering.

Happy Birthday!

Steve Edwards said...

Congrats! Sorry I'm such a slacker but it will be on the site soon. Amazing job. Can't wait to read the report and damned sorry I wasn't there for it.

Steve Edwards said...

Alright, I've finally got you up on the site. Again, congrats.