Lake Placid is everything I hoped for and more. I have been up here twice before, for work and training. Loved it both times, but this is so much different. It's magical. I found myself feeling the "are we there yet" vibes as we got onto me 73 and saw my infamous Sausage Man.
Might I say, that is a beast of a road we mistakenly rode! And the mountain E-Town...feeling proud :) And glad they are not part of the course!
Got here and told my parents we had to go to packet pick up immediately because I couldn't wait and had to see Doreen (you'd think I was a child). The Oval is beautiful, filled with vendors and awe. We beelined to get our numbers and sweet bags! Saw Derek and then went straight to the race merchandise. I never really buy much race apparel, but am treating myself to a couple things :) While short-lived, it was an incredible afternoon with my parents and one of my best friends.
Had dinner at the Lake Placid Brewery, a favorite. Had the Endurance Amber, brewed in honor of the IM athletes and it was delicious as it was described. Walked my parents through part of town before heading home to take in Bear Lodge.
I am so excited, it is ridiculous! Thanks to all for the incredible messages and well wishes...I have almost cried multiple times today talking to you and hearing from you. I feel so loved it is so touching!
Tomorrow more to come as I get in a swim and ride, explore the Village further, continue to share the joys of Lake Placid with my family, and see some of my other closest friends and boo - Mike, Erica and Amanda, you can't get here soon enough!!
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