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At this point it is crucial to focus on myself and not to look at what others are doing. In the final moments before the start I sip a little water and spend a few replica Chopard watch minutes relaxing my mind. I always have a mantra written on my water bottle and a bank of heart-warming images to give me that final boost I need--memories of crossing the line, images of family and friends, and songs that lift my spirits.Then finally I take a few deep breaths and walk slowly down to the beautiful blue ocean. As I skull on that start line in a few weeks time I will know that I have done everything I possibly can to prepare myself mentally and physically for the battle ahead.
Hawaii is the magical, beautiful, hallowed island where I can put replica Concord watch myself to the ultimate physical and mental test, and pit myself against the best endurance athletes--male and female--on the planet. And the place where I managed to make my dreams come true three times over. And as the clock slowly ticks ever closer. There will be dark times, but the euphoria I will experience when I cross that finish line will overshadow any pain and discomfort I may feel.
