Alive With Sport

I caught the 7am ferry over today and rode my bike over to Victoria to cheer for my friends in the Half Iron race. This race holds a special place in my heart – as my first big triathlon. I found a spot at the top of the hill just after McTavish Road. As soon as I was settled, the motorbike for the lead male zipped bye. Perfect timing. I brought my bell, and cheered for all the racers. I had fun cheering for all my friends… and lots of fun cheering for all the rest of the racers. Loads of smiles and good comments came my way. One racer even said, “Wow! You’re exactly where I needed you.” Another comment, “Less Bell, more Push” – from a big guy struggling up the hill. [laugh] It was a good time. I then rode to the Elk Lake to catch up with everyone on the run, and hang out with my friends. We caught the 4pm ferry back home, enjoyed some good laughs, and I had a nice chat with Steve King. Another successful Victoria Half Iron – this time as a spectator.

Here’s a photo of my friend Erin at the finish,

ride stats
1:08:54, 24.7km, Avg Sp 21.6kph*, Max 40.4kph
Avg Cad 82, Max 106
*happy to cruise while watching the race and still feeling the Baker ride