Thursday We made the 4:20 drive to White Lake, NC after my morning swim. I swam with Grace (who is very speedy) and modified her main set so that it would work for a pre-race swim workout for me. The drive was uneventful and we arrived to our lodging around 5:30pm. We stayed at a cottage at the Shoreliner, just a block from the lake. I booked by calling The Grand Regal Resort because no availability was shown online when I was wanting to make a reservation. I had no trouble booking a place on the phone a few months out from the race. Our cottage was like a tiny home and it was super cute. We had a friend (Chris -husband of an athlete we coach) stay with us and he slept upstairs in the loft area. The cottage had a set of bunk beds and a master bedroom, one bathroom, washer/dryer and kitchen. The weather was perfect when we arrived and after unloading, we walked on the beach by the lake. Although I had never been to White Lake, I had heard great things about the race. Also, Grace,...
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