An Upcoming Race

Well, I guess the time has come to jump into something again. I received a call from a Non-profit group called Multisport Ministries. I have known about the group for awhile because they asked me to race on their pro team right when I stopped doing triathlons. They have grown a good deal and it is great to see how they are developing as a company. They called and asked if I would do the run leg on a half ironman distance relay. I thought about it for a night and said what the heck. I have been running a lot better lately since my achilles has not hurt, and I really need to get back out there and do something. I ran a sub 1:20 13 mile training run nice and relaxed last time I was in San Diego, so I assume I can run an alright time. There is some soft sand and hard pack sand on the course, so that will be a bit slower. I have always loved the hard packed sand, but despise the soft beach sand. I have started doing some repeats and a couple of tempos out here. I am surprised how fast stuff comes back when I am not limping along with a hurt achilles. I still have a ways to go to get to the half distance, but I feel comfortable with it. We should have a strong team and the winning prize is $1k. That is a nice incentive. It is always fun to win something. The race is put on by the Navy SEALS and it is called the SuperFrog triathlon. I know a good number of SEALS, and I am looking forward to hopefully seeing some of them out there! So, I will keep an update on how the training is going, and how things are progressing.

On a side note, I had a nice swim session today: 12x100m coming in on the 1:30 and leaving on the 1:45. It is progress, and I am alright with that. It actually felt pretty comforable; I just don't have an extra gear yet. Maybe with time (if I keep in the water). It is good cross training!

Until next time!
Finch