Pre-Race Jitters!!!

I'd be lying right now if I said I didn't feel intimidated.....by the mountains, by the length of the race, by the uber-fit teams we have seen. I know this is all about our race, and working as a team to have the best and most enjoyable race possible but STILL.......
We have been in Oberstdorf since Wednesday and it is beautiful!!! A bakery on every corner, tons of sport shops in town, beautiful buildings and of course....the mountains lurking in the background!!

We've had a week of eating well, sleeping as much as possible, and some hiking. We've had a lot of laughs, which helps to deal with what lies ahead.
I've been dealing with my nerves by knitting. I'm already almost done a baby sweater for my friend Megan's son who was born right before I left, and a toque for Rene. I expect to be done toques for myself, Carter and Trent in a couple of days too!!! It's a great way to calm myself down and get grounded:)
I'm getting very excited to FINALLY start this race as it seems like it's been a long time coming, and this week has been a bit of a "Hurry up and Wait" week. I know for the next 8 days, Rene and I are going to see some of the most beautiful views of our lives, hopefully meet some great people, and push our bodies to their limit.
Bring it on ALPS!!! We're ready for you!!!!