I just wanted to say that I have learned a lot after 3 years and 17 triathlons (2 marathons). I have had many bumps and bruises, flat tires,and sweet moments at the finish line. As we are about four months away from the triathlon season and winter weary of our base training, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has been a part of the crazy lifestyle that I have chosen. We all started this sport not knowing what we were getting into. I know I was a bit scared at first, but I have grown to love lycra, spandex, sports gels, fruits and veggies, shaving my arms and legs, and spending too much money on triathlon gear and race entries.

It is my friends and family, especially my fiance who has to deal with the most of it, that has kept me going. When I had my bike crash in San Francisco at 40 mph, I saw my life flash before my eyes. It was Rachelle, my fiance, that I thought about and who stayed by my side at the hospital. Today, she still supports me and the sport I have come to love so much. People don't understand why we do this to ourselves, but we do. It is a feeling we can not describe in words. A lifestyle that makes me happy even though I bring pain upon myself.

To my supporters, thank you for making 2007 possible.

~Chris