Between Races...

...a lot of folks have graduated.

Maybe I'll start a non-race blog one of these days.

Graduations 2008

Cinco Mas!

Here's 5 more memories from Maui. I hope the video link works! I'm still waiting on the really excellent photos of Tessa, Melissa, and I doing our synchronized swimming routine in the infinity pool. Patience is a virtue.






Note the icy cold stare.



Drats. I'll settle for a cut-and-paste.

www.flickr.com/photos/86141429@N00/2569917005/in/set-72157605561901706/

Grass skirt optional

Kings Trail

What a whirlwind weekend!

As those near and dear to me know, I had some reservations about doing this tri because Nate lost his father the week before I was scheduled to leave. In addition, I lost a bit of training steam after Wildflower. And by a bit, I mean practically all but the last drop.

But, I persevered.

Nate and I decided the best idea was for me to carry out my plan to do the Kings Trail. And what a wonderful choice it was. Although I only had a long (Friday through Monday, including travel) weekend in Maui, it was filled with happiness and success.

I spent all of my time either strenuously exerting myself or relaxing by the pool, parasoled drink in hand. Not a bad combination.

The race itself was a bit of a surprise. My experience in Honolulu told me Hawaiian tris are flat and easy. Apparently this is not always the case. The swim was warm and clear. I even saw a sea turtle amongst the schools of tropical fish! However, it was also really choppy. Whenever I lifted my head to sight on the buoys, all I could see was the swells. Ah, well.

The bike was HILLY! It involved a lot of U-turns and loops. Fortunately, Melissa and I leapfrogged a lot, and thus, were able to continually reassure one another that neither of us was lost.

Though it pains me to admit it, the run was my best showing of the day. I ran the two 3-mile loops fast and easily, though the course was NOT closed to traffic and the temperature broke 100. What can I say. I enjoyed the run.

Three times now, seeing the smiling Team in Training faces on the course has brought joy to my heart. I am so happy to race with TNT and so proud of what I have accomplished with them.

My next race, Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island, will be solo. We'll see what the future holds...

Participate in Life to the Fullest

"In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing when you look at the sky at night."

-The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupery

It's a tough time to go do Maui, but I've got a new mantra.