I've been instructed not to do both the time trial on Saturday and road race on Sunday (which is 30 miles, not 40). I'm not in great cycling shape right now, so I see the validity in this instruction. I tend to overdo things.

So maybe I'll drag myself to the pool on Saturday to learn how to swim right!

Just ordered some new cycling shoes from eBay: the Specialized Pro Carbon Road shoe. I have no idea if it fits, which makes it dumb for me to order online, but nobody has a men's shoe in stock in a size 38. Only way for me to try them on is to buy them first. If they don't fit, I'll put them back up for sale. I was able to try the women's Specialized Torch road shoe on in a 38 and a 39. The 38 is too snug and the 39 is too long. The men's shoe has more room in the toe box. These are a kick-a$$ pair of shoes, so I really hope they fit. I have hot spots and numbness with my current shoes (Shimano TR-01 triathlon shoe), and the Specialized feel really darn good, especially with their fancy footbeds.