A Triathlon in the Morning

While I'll likely never completely understand the need to drive the body so hard, finishing a triathlon is an accomplishment. The Portland Triathlon on Sunday, August 21 offered both sprint and Olympic distances. Try swimming 1.5 km, cycling 40 km, and running 10 km running, and you have completed the the Olympic distance. Yes, finishing is an accomplishment. Winning it like Jeff Smith, timed at 2:05:11, is extra special.

For Sandra and I, the race was a pleasant surprise. Much like the Cleveland Marathon, the triathlon happened to coincide with a visit. In fact, the finish line was actually along the riverfront across the street from our Portland hotel. Literally, we stepped outside our hotel and viewed parts of the race.



Enduring the Road

No matter which distance or what kind of athletic shape, the racers, both men and women give effort, and that counts for something.



Beginning the Run

A whole lot of something.