Philly Tri – More Photos
First off, some more pictures from the Philly Tri, courtesy of David and Melissa.
Group shot of most of our “team” the night before the race, wearing the red visors:
This is the group of Brown alumni present (mostly racing):
Elizabeth finishing the race!
Carrying all our crap back to the car after the race:
Some post-race love for the puppy (NOTHING makes him as happy as a belly rub):
It’s nasty in New York right now – summer at its worst. It’s hot, humid, hazy and wet. Walking around outside, the haze makes the air feel thick and you really feel like you have to move through it. Nice. Another year in which the wonderful spring came and went in a flash and now we’ve got humid and sticky for a while. The conditions make exercise challenging and this morning’s long run was rough. I did it though – over 16 miles before work. From home, up the West Side Highway to Central Park, a loop plus a little in the Park and back on the West Side to home. It certainly felt like an accomplishment, but it was one I felt all day long and am still feeling now. During this year, I’ve certainly learned that you can’t control the weather and you never know what conditions you might face when it matters. I’ve raced and trained in all kinds of conditions. I was fortunate to get perfect weather when I was up in Lake Placid a few weeks ago, but I’ve seen pictures from past Ironman’s where the winds were kicking and/or rain was coming down in buckets. On the other hand, it could be just like today. Or, if providence shines on us, it might be just perfect. And whatever the conditions, we’ll be racing.
Bike – June 25
Time: 1:30
Average heart rate: 122
Indoor ride
Run – June 26
Distance: 16.5 miles
Time: 2:10
Average heart rate: 154
Course: West Side Highway to Central Park, one loop, home
Conditions: Hot, humid, nasty