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Gary - that's what I ride....

you are quite the shopper!!!!    

sTRIve

Happy Independance Day my 'merican friends!!!

Happy 4th to all...

Gary - I ride them full time.  They are bulletproof.  Good evasive action not to take out a hybrid.

Nice long ride this morning.  94 degrees at the finish.  It was hot.  I am still replacing fluids.

Have a safe holiday

Hope you all had a nice 4th of July. Weather here was horrid but I still BBQ'd in your honor (or honour!) and I managed a 20k bike ride early morning before the heavens opened up.

Today was the annual Fredericton triathlon and since I wasn't racing I went out and volunteered. Had a great time giving out the "schwag" bags in registration and then being a marshall at the mount/dismount line. Great to see the really fast racers - I never get to see them when competing . Also great to see the back-of-the-packers who give every bit as much effort only for twice as long!!

Couple of things I noticed - some people (even some of the top racers) are totally disorganized coming out of T1. Also, unless you're heading to the Olympics I don't believe that pre-mounted shoes are of any advantage because people really struggle to get them on. Third, no matter how much you tell people about the mount/dismount rule, they seem to be oblivious. Fourth, practise getting UNCLIPPED. I caouldn't keep count of the people who fell or almost fell trying to dismount. All great lessons.

Today is also a big day 'cause its our anniversary - 24 years. Mrs FBP received a bouquet of flowers delivered to her office on Friday but we will celebrate with a special dinner at our fave restaurant in PEI when we are there in August on holiday.

I'm out of town for work on Monday/Tuesday and then I am off to Toronto in advance of the race on Saturday (July 11th). Likely won't be on the discussion board much between now and then. Wish me luck !! 

FBP - enjoy being the eyes....can't wait to hear all about it....

Great job volunteering....remember --- we should all volunteer at least once a year.....

Good luck Freddy!!!  Congrats on the anniversary!

Guide Pete Guide

Mav - congrats on the 10 pounds and the fact the bike it OKAY.....but take care of yourself.  Keep us posted.  Prayers going up for you....good karma coming your way.

Gary - wear the tri top.  The time in T1 will be a lot less.  Putting a shirt on a wet hairy torso is NOT fast.

Cardholic....that was funny but I am with Gary...let us know if you are going to tri one topless.......smile

sTRIve

Jamie - you are welcome to the hang out with our group if you would like.  I know MAV would love to have another female here. 

Gary - rock it tomorrow....go man go

Mav - sounds like 10 pounds is a given.  But a tough way to get there.  I continue to send prayers up and karma your way.  Take care of the nugget (head) - don't do anything stupid....that's nothing to screw around with, you know?  Don't know if you heard or not, but Erin Andrews on ESPN got hit by a line drive in the chin this week but after a visit to the hospital she checked out fine....back on the all star home run derby tonight....hopefully you will heal quickly too....

sTRIve

Gary - congrats...I will update the finish lines.  Can't wait for the RR.  One of the toughest things to do is pace yourself on the swim and bike to leave just enough in the run tank.  I know exactly what you are saying.  Great job!!!  By the way, I will be rolling through BR on Thursday on the way to Perdido Key.....yippee....vacation is almost here.

sTRIve