Race season has arrived!

So the summer has finally arrived as well as the local XTERRA, mountain biking, running, and open water swimming season! I was a little bummed to have fallen in May while trail running and possibly broke or bruised another rib. I went through the same routine for about 2 weeks of problems breathing, sitting up, running, swimming, and biking. However, I had already planned to be in Richmond for father's day with my Dad coming from West Virginia to watch. So ready or not, the summer was here!

First stop was Lory XTERRA. Definitely a runner's race with a short, minimal elevation gain bike and a more technical trail run with more elevation gain as well. My swim time confirmed that my swim is coming along with a gap of less then 90 seconds to the leader. My bike time was fairly consistent but my run confirmed some of my fears. Lots of fitness lost to my recent fall and possibly cracked ribs. Ended up 6th in the pro field but was super happy to be running again and the first day since my injury to be able run without significant pain. Finished the weekend out with Beti Bash and got to see many of my girlfriends which I was super happy about. Such a great event for women, always happy to be big supporter. I had to add the picture below of the line up at beti bash. I love this picture with local xterra coach Cody Waite stealing the show at the start line:)

Finished off my Richmond prep with my first sprint triathlon in boulder! 5th overall and won my age group. First time in a while that I was back on the road bike too. Always amazed how I can manage to make my t2 last longer then my t1. This time I was trying to be super stealthy and get into my shoes while they were on my bike....and proceeded to drop them all over the road for at least a mile. Was super stoked to have my Van Dessel tri suit and be able to represent a company I love and really am proud of supporting! Thank you Van Dessel and Edwin Bull!