...until race #2 in this 2012 benefit season! I am getting very excited. I cleaned and lubed my bike this morning. I also finally mounted my speedometer so I can better gauge how I'm doing. I added a pair of Yanks ("tie-less" shoe laces) to my Altra Instinct running shoes. Now I just have to wash my tri suit and get everything packed, and then I am ready to go!
This race is down in St. George, UT, which is about a 4-hour drive from my place. We are planning on leaving tomorrow around noon. My wife has some friends who live very close to the race venue, and we will be staying with them Friday night. I have maps printed off so we know where we're going, and all that fun stuff.
There is one little part to this race that is kind of a bummer, though. Apparently part of the bike course that was supposed to be paved this week never got paved, and the race directors have decided just to cut that portion of the bike leg. It's for the best, and for the safety of the participants, but it also drops the bike leg from 25 miles to 20 miles. No big deal, though... maybe my legs will be stronger on the run, which is my weakest of the three, anyway. Also, I still get to use my new goggles, wet suit, tri suit, compression calf sleeves (maybe), and bike computer (the aforementioned speedometer) all for the first time! And we're also planning on heading down to Las Vegas after the race to visit family for the rest of the weekend! This should be a great race, and--as always--I'm hoping for at least a top-three age group finish, which will help out Special Olympics Utah a little bit more!
Welcome to my blog! I am Scott Swift, former competitive swimmer, casual cyclist, and non-runner trying to turn Triathlete. I'm also an NSCA-certified Personal Trainer, looking to make a difference in the world and in individual lives. Help me raise funds and awareness as I race this year to benefit Special Olympics Utah!
