June 28, 2005

Pacific Crest Half

I am just about recovered from my weekend. This weekend I raced at the Pacific Crest Half Iron locally in Sun River. It was a test race for me, on two points. One, to test my injury, to see how it was coming. And two, to learn how to really push the half iron distance( bike ride was 58) . Both tests went well, as I ran with virtually no pain, and I won the event in 4:16. I am very pleased as recent champions include two athletes I greatly respect, Steve Larsen and Matt Seeley.

I am now training up for Wisconsin Ironman, and next week I will race the Cascade Classic Stage race here in Bend in the 2-3 Category. Bend is treating me quite well, and I am enjoying the training and all the new people I am meeting. Off to go ride- enjoy the summer- Matt