Coeur D' Alene, ID day 3

Corey went swimming again. Today's swim was better than yesterday's. We suppose that it is because he knew what to expect. After a 1/2 hr bike ride, he did a little test run in his shoes. He's ready. He's confident :o)

We met a really nice couple from... I don't know. They're from the eastern US, but they don't have any accents or attitudes... I'm not sure where they are from. Anyhow, the husband is the cheering section for his wife, Christy. She is doing her first Ironman tomorrow. The hubby has trained with her this whole time, and he actually swam the swim course and the biked the bike course! He could have done this event! He'll probably do an Ironman in a few years with Christy, though. They've got some priorities superceding their athletic aspirations. Very admirable :o) Anyhow, they were totally cool, and they invited me to come hang out with them at their rental house on the bike course! I can watch Corey pass by 4 times, without dealing with the crowds at the "hot corner." I've been so impressed with the triathlon crowd. Everyone is so friendly and helpful and encouraging with each other!

After the practice, we went to go find the 4H bunny clinic. Alas, I think the clinic moved dates. The fairgrounds was desolate! Oh well. We found quick consolation in lunch and a nap, with plans to go to a movie later :o)

We watched "The Happening." Good movie, if you're into thinking about what you see. It's M. Night Shamylan, so it's going to be weird, but have a theme to it. It isn't as exciting as the others, but I still liked it. I can sum up every M. Night Shamylan movie I've seen: Something huge and weird shocks the main characters (and audience, ideally) into realizing that love for each other is the most important thing in life. But the manifestations of this theme is always interesting and a bit shocking.

Pre-race dinner: the traditional Chili's mixed fajitas. They haven't let Corey down, yet! Not too heavy with lots of protein, and some carbs and fat from the tortillas and cheese :o)

We were out of dinner by 5:30, and were ready for bed for some reason. Maybe it was the crazy change in weather. We walked into the movie with blue skies overhead, but came out an hour and a half later to wind and light rain! The weather seems to change by the hour around here. ANYHOW, we went to Boarders to play cards and drink some mocha lattes, just to pass time.

Now we're at the hotel. Seinfeld is playing, I'm charging batteries on my phone and my camera, and Corey is mixing all of his race beverages. Wish Corey and good night's sleep! He didn't sleep so well last night, and the night before the race is almost always a bust :o( He'll do well either way, but I at least want him to not-start-out feeling sleepy!