Day 3 for me today was a 3K ocean swim, 180K bike with 50kms of CLIMBING and a 10K run just before dark. I made it in time, but barely… The pool at this house is AWESOME for post workout cool downs.
Today I got to see the dolphins (my fave!) – they were just swimming by so it was a quick sighting but probably good to keep me from getting colder than I usually do 
Alicia didn’t see them and I am really hoping she will get that opportunity because this is her first time here and hasn’t had the honour…YET!
Home for a quick breakfast and earlier roll out with a 180K bike planned with a lot of climbing. The climb up to the upper highway from Waikoloa is a great and long climb – after reaching the top, however, more climbing was to be done on the old Saddle Road. Some missed the turn but Anja and I climbed, climbed some more, and kept climbing until the lunch stop. We stopped a little earlier than planned to get back to the others to refuel them and so Anja and I tacked on at the end to get the mileage to 180K for points We literally climbed for over 50kms! Unfortunately I burnt my back with all that time in the saddle with my back exposed to the sun (and even though I applied and re-applied sunscreen and even wore David’s cotton t-shirt for a while, until I was just too hot) so I am now feeling a little bit warm! Today’s ride was more windy on the upper highway which is actually more characteristic of the riding here but my Trek bike rocks and I felt so stable and safe. Anja has the same bike – we just have to charge her Di2! I rode my small ring in sympathy which was good practice at high cadence
A 10K run with a couple sub 5min/km kilometers was fine by me! Ouch, I am tired but loving the intensity again. I am also loving observing how we all handle different highs and lows throughout our training days. Life is good.
Today’s play of the day definitely goes to Anja who has been battling stomach pain for two days but has not once complained and is getting it done. She is a true champion. Most of us are feeling the heat and learning how to fuel properly and are starting to dig a little to push our limits. Epic camp it is!
David and Etienne are amazing and always seemed to be driving by to see if we needed anything JUST at the right moments. You guys rock.
Today I think it may be a record of how many GUs I have eaten (aside from when I raced Ironman) in one day But no cramping and no bonking!
Bring on Day 4