Clearwater 70.3 championships
Well folks, as I told you once or twice that I wasn’t sure if Ironman was for me and that I had it in me to race let alone participate. Well all those thoughts have been tossed out the window after being in Clear Water, FL for the inaugural 70.3 Ironman Championships. Just like previous Ironman races I still get goose bumps and chills up my spine watching people push themselves to the limit. It motivates me to train harder, longer and smarter for my race and any race for that fact.
Work here this week has been busy running around and today on race day I was able to relax a little as our set-up was completely glitch free and I took finish line photos and course photos as normal on race day. I must say, some of the looks on people faces are priceless. But that can’t capture the spirit of everyone out there. If and when you see the smile from ear to ear beaming bright with no end of Sarah Reinerstsen you quickly realize how powerful the human mind is and can be. Since I met her 2 years ago at an event, I must say I’ve been captivated by her smile and contagious personality. When someone sees her on the bike and at any point in a Triathlon, she wears that smile proudly. She is salt of the earth and I wish her the best in every race and adventure she tackles.
Back to the race report. It was a hot day on the course with temps in the mid 80’s. It was a fast bike course, being flat but also with no wind out there today. It made for a hot run as there wasn’t much shade out there for anyone too. All the while we had the folks pumped up at the first aid-station with kick ass tunes (mixed by yours truly) and great volunteers from the St. Pete Mad Dogs Tri Club. I look forward to next years race down here and maybe next year if IM-CDA goes well and I still want to race, I might try my luck at qualifying for this race. But we’ll take it one at a time.
Before I head off, I’d also like to say congrats to my buddy Joel Meyer of Chicago and from R.A.M Team. It had a rock star day, breaking 5 hours on the day in the heat. I hope he enjoys the R&R now after a good season and all the best to all those that I may have left off this that did race and didn’t see. Again, Joel, GREAT JOB.
Work here this week has been busy running around and today on race day I was able to relax a little as our set-up was completely glitch free and I took finish line photos and course photos as normal on race day. I must say, some of the looks on people faces are priceless. But that can’t capture the spirit of everyone out there. If and when you see the smile from ear to ear beaming bright with no end of Sarah Reinerstsen you quickly realize how powerful the human mind is and can be. Since I met her 2 years ago at an event, I must say I’ve been captivated by her smile and contagious personality. When someone sees her on the bike and at any point in a Triathlon, she wears that smile proudly. She is salt of the earth and I wish her the best in every race and adventure she tackles.
Back to the race report. It was a hot day on the course with temps in the mid 80’s. It was a fast bike course, being flat but also with no wind out there today. It made for a hot run as there wasn’t much shade out there for anyone too. All the while we had the folks pumped up at the first aid-station with kick ass tunes (mixed by yours truly) and great volunteers from the St. Pete Mad Dogs Tri Club. I look forward to next years race down here and maybe next year if IM-CDA goes well and I still want to race, I might try my luck at qualifying for this race. But we’ll take it one at a time.
Before I head off, I’d also like to say congrats to my buddy Joel Meyer of Chicago and from R.A.M Team. It had a rock star day, breaking 5 hours on the day in the heat. I hope he enjoys the R&R now after a good season and all the best to all those that I may have left off this that did race and didn’t see. Again, Joel, GREAT JOB.
posted by Jon at 11/11/2006 05:58:00 PM
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