Fathers Day and Packing Day
Happy fathers day to my Pops and all you other dads out there.
What a great weather day here in Boulder for a sprint triathlon. Temps reached 97* degrees by the middle of the afternoon (long after the race had ended). Before I headed out to the race I made sure to take off my race bracelet (as I wasn’t going to race and had to get in the mind set that this race wasn’t to be). Once I got on site, my mind switched back to event mode and I was back in my element setting up tents, and making race day look as good as possible for all those involved. I was there on behalf of Zoot Sports as their Colorado Ambassador. The 5430 Sprint felt
like Zoot was present 110%. Barry Siff (race director) loved the set up of the tear drop flags and then the addition of the flags to the race start arch! As well as the staggered appearance at the swim exit. I will always love the hands on aspect of event marketing and race day. The ability to think on your toes, react to situations that you can’t foresee is a great rush, especially when the job gets done just in the nick of time.
Once the race and awards had been handed it out it was time to get my workout in for the day. Off to the pool for a semi-long swim at a nice easy pace. After the swim feeding my face with anything in sight was on the agenda. Love that part of the day! Once I had recharged with about 3 turkey burgers and some macaroni salad it was time to pack my bike, as it is being shipped off to Coeur D’Alene tomorrow via FedEx. Best way to go as there is less hassle on the plane and in the airport.
Now that the bike is packed the other part starts to sink in, I’m doing a flipping Ironman Race in 7 days! I am so stoked to do this race. It was the first Ironman Race I witnessed two years ago, staying up until Midnight and helping the last runner make it to the finish line just under the midnight cutoff. After going back last year I had been infected by the Ironman Bug. So 330 day from signing up is now down to 7.
Well I need to go and double check my packing list. Sort of like Santa does (still believe in him, don’t you?) before taking off the night before Christmas. I don’t want to get to CDA and realize that I left my Zenith Wetsuit on my floor or closet.
Before I go, for those of you who are interested in tracking my race day progress I have been given my bib number. I’m number 452. You can check the race at www.ironman.com. You’ll want to click on the Ironman live tab at the top. From there you’ll want to click on Track an Athlete.
Off to finish checking that list and eating the cookies and chocolate milk left out for me by me! You thought I was going to say left for Santa...
What a great weather day here in Boulder for a sprint triathlon. Temps reached 97* degrees by the middle of the afternoon (long after the race had ended). Before I headed out to the race I made sure to take off my race bracelet (as I wasn’t going to race and had to get in the mind set that this race wasn’t to be). Once I got on site, my mind switched back to event mode and I was back in my element setting up tents, and making race day look as good as possible for all those involved. I was there on behalf of Zoot Sports as their Colorado Ambassador. The 5430 Sprint felt
like Zoot was present 110%. Barry Siff (race director) loved the set up of the tear drop flags and then the addition of the flags to the race start arch! As well as the staggered appearance at the swim exit. I will always love the hands on aspect of event marketing and race day. The ability to think on your toes, react to situations that you can’t foresee is a great rush, especially when the job gets done just in the nick of time.
Once the race and awards had been handed it out it was time to get my workout in for the day. Off to the pool for a semi-long swim at a nice easy pace. After the swim feeding my face with anything in sight was on the agenda. Love that part of the day! Once I had recharged with about 3 turkey burgers and some macaroni salad it was time to pack my bike, as it is being shipped off to Coeur D’Alene tomorrow via FedEx. Best way to go as there is less hassle on the plane and in the airport.
Now that the bike is packed the other part starts to sink in, I’m doing a flipping Ironman Race in 7 days! I am so stoked to do this race. It was the first Ironman Race I witnessed two years ago, staying up until Midnight and helping the last runner make it to the finish line just under the midnight cutoff. After going back last year I had been infected by the Ironman Bug. So 330 day from signing up is now down to 7.
Well I need to go and double check my packing list. Sort of like Santa does (still believe in him, don’t you?) before taking off the night before Christmas. I don’t want to get to CDA and realize that I left my Zenith Wetsuit on my floor or closet.
Before I go, for those of you who are interested in tracking my race day progress I have been given my bib number. I’m number 452. You can check the race at www.ironman.com. You’ll want to click on the Ironman live tab at the top. From there you’ll want to click on Track an Athlete.
Off to finish checking that list and eating the cookies and chocolate milk left out for me by me! You thought I was going to say left for Santa...
posted by Jon at 6/17/2007 08:42:00 PM
2 Comments:
Hey Jon!
We can't believe its almost race time. We're so proud of you and can't wait to cheer you on. We have a little surprise for you when you see us!!!!!
Love you---
Kate and Aron
good luck man! i remember when you first signed up for this!
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