As the attempt gets closer, everything gets more difficult and more time sensitive. Aside from the rigorous training, everything is still coming together in terms of organization which distracts me from the ultimate task at hand. It's slightly frustrating, but it's a fact of life.

Yesterday in my combative fitness class,  Master Instructor Donovan worked us until I couldn't really raise my arms or legs without a struggle. If you're in Columbus and need a challenging workout, come out to Master Matt's next Wednesday if you want an intense workout. You can come watch me struggle if you feel like it. It was the kind of workout that running doesn't really prepare you for. I loved it.

I've been talking with Tony Wright, the current sleep deprivation record holder, and he's been giving me some good pointers and warnings. Sometimes what he says sounds alarming, but it makes me feel more prepared. And he did say I would be on the floor crying for sleep. I imagine myself handling it with more grace, but it's entirely probable that I'm wrong. I'm reading his book Left in the Dark right now and it is fascinating. I recommend buying a copy and talking to me about it. It would be helpful for me to have your insight.

That's it for now. We're getting into the home stretch of preparations. Soon it will be time to start the biggest trial of my life.