Yesterday I went out to the Aurora Res to race in the Rattlesnake Olympic distance.  This year they had a pro prize purse and the women’s field was STACKED: Susan Williams, and…… me.  It was pretty cool to line up with Susan, I was definitely a bit in awe.  Only in Colorado and only in triathlon can you race a local race with an Olympic medalist.  Not surprisingly, Susan absolutely crushed me from the gun.  The only reason I saw her at all in the race was because there are 3 out and back sections.  She offered nothing but encouragement after the race which was really cool coming from her.

As for the race itself, I had a pretty hurting day.  It was one of those days where nothing seems to click and the fun-factor was pretty much nonexistant.  But, as Sean and Jordan were quick to point out, feeling crappy this week is a good thing because now it’s out of my system for next week!  Well obviously =)

Beth was there getting lots of good pics of the Riptide representation, and Dan (her husband) took home the big WIN!   Some photos courtesy of her:

Once past the frenzy of backstrokers, the swim was actually ok. Water out there in the plains is cold! 67'

Normally not a fan of cheerleading in general, but those little girls did make me feel pretty special. Thanks!

It's convenient when a grimace can double as a smile for photos.

So now that I’ve gotten all the cobwebs out and busted the rust, I’m getting ready for the big one next weekend!  Not gonna lie, I have mixed feelings about next weekend.  I go from really excited to “what the hell am I doing??” usually a few times per day.  Deep down though, I know it will be fine…it’s all about getting the experience in at this point, and obviously seeing the tourist hotbed that is Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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