The morning of the race started out like any other for me. I checked the weather forecast. The 74% chance of thunderstorms had been replaced with partly sunny skies, 95% humidity, and high of 85 degrees. Of course, that is the only forecast that is acceptable at Chattanooga! I ate my breakfast, drank my cup of coffee, and then kitted up to head to transition. Once at transition, the ritual of pumping tires, making sure my area was set up just so began, and then it was off to board the busses that would take athletes to the swim start.