Here we are again.
Seems like just last year I had this great plan to tackle the Devil's Challenge Triathlon in Sept, but sickness and that small thing called 'reality' stopped me. We went over to check out the course, and although the swim was pretty flat and calm, the bike and run were anything but. The first couple miles of the 16(?) mile bike portion was a killer uphill climb, more suited to Seattle than WI, and wouldn't you know it, the run started out on similiar if not the same hills...ouch!
This time it's a little different. For one thing I've recruited a partner in my ultimate partner, and wife, Becca. And the second, I've chosen a tri in a location I'm much more familiar with, the Pigman Sprint Distance Triathlon in Palo, IA (June 1). We signed up, wagered on, and completed the local YMCA's indoor ironman triathlon last month. We both completed the 2.4mi swim, 114mi bike, 26.2 mi run in 14 days giving us both new respect to the people who manage the same distance in <10 hours! During the course of the tri, we both completed the equivilant of some sprint distance triathlons and far exceeded what our goal will be. On the down side, our times are anything but record breaking. Although it will be a significant accomplishment for me to complete the Pigman, I have no intention of being the last across the finish line. Judging by last years times, I have some work ahead of me.
Any support, moral, spiritual, or physically getting behind me and pushing will be greatly appreciated.
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