RUNNING, RACING & MUSHROOMS

I worked for 8 hours on Friday night, cocktailing in heels and a dress. I got off work at 1am and was packed and asleep by 2. After 4 hours of being dead to the world, I was up and running again. I headed north, to Stanley, for my second triathlon.

After having some beginners luck in last year's sprint, I decided to do the full Olympic distance.

The water temp was 52, as was the air. There were 51 kilometers to race and a light rain. I ended up 17th over all (3rd female) and my back survived a FREEZING cold 40k bike so I am thrilled.

My swim is my Achilles; something I will have to work on for next year. Thanks to teammate Sarah Groff for the wetsuit, I stayed warm during the first leg. Heat was not an issue however, it was pace. The 2nd place female beat me in the swim by over 6 minutes!

1 Trish Deim 2:19:59
2 Ashley Crawford 2:30:28
3 Kate Whitcomb 2:33:55

Thanks for all who offered advice and equipment! Each year I get things figured out a bit more. I had aero bars, a real wetsuit, zip ties for my shoes and endless advice from friends around the nation. You know who you are - thank you!

For full results: click here

In other news: I have gone on some great runs lately and our Harper's time trial is tomorrow (Monday, June 22nd). I am extremely sore from yesterday's effort but hope to get a PR regardless. Stay tuned.

Roommate, Monkey and Cmall, hit a burn section on our Pio Cabin run last week.

Miles, checking for Morel mushrooms (top secret location)!

Some little guys, making their place in the world. No morels yet...