On the Road Again

TNT added a new event that fits right into my Ironteam schedule. It's the Red Rock Half IM in Tempe Arizona on Oct. 29. Now, I could have done this on my own but where's the fun in that? The team experience is what I enjoy most and I get to raise money for a tremendously worthy cause. So I signed up as a participant.

Here's the link to my donation page if you'd like to help reach my fundraising goal -
http://www.active.com/donate/tntsvmb/tntsvmbDRussel

This past week has been mostly running at Rancho. I haven't been on my bike or in the water since IM CDA. The legs are feeling good two weeks out from the IM. Guess that happens when you walk most of the marathon.

Saturday was the West Alpine ride. The day got hotter as it went along. By the time I got home it was 97 outside. It was fun to just be the water stop support and watch everyone as they went up Kings then also West Alpine.

Sunday was the long open water swim. I was on a surfboard offering support. My arms are still sore from all that paddling. I think I'll learn from Mike and station myself in one spot rather then try to keep up with the swimmers.

Sunday afternoon was a team BBQ. Lots of good food and red wine. The house is getting back into shape after the remodel. Most of the inside is done. Next up is getting the outside painted and then working on getting the lawn back together.

Off to Seattle for a day trip today. Back tomorrow afternoon.