Here's a brief recap of the Steelhead Half-Ironman weekend in St. Joseph, MI. It was a mighty stormy weekend! Our drive in on Saturday was waylaid by torrential rain and wind that made dozens of cars on I-94 pull over into the shoulder because visibility was so bad. Saturday afternoon, the winds kicked up on Lake Michigan, turning it into a very angry sea.
We pretty much knew the swim would be canceled on Sunday, and it was. Bummer. We did a time trial start on the bikes for 56 miles and Alaina and I both set personal records for a 56 mile ride despite all the winds. We were flyin like Gryffindor Quiddich players!
On the run, Alaina kicked my butt and had a superb race, finishing 6th OA woman and winning her Age Group. Wowza, she's speedy eh? I cramped pretty bad on the run but still finished and not really too shabby either considering how much pain my legs were in.
Alaina:
Bike: 2:27
Run: 1:33
Total: 4:02
We pretty much knew the swim would be canceled on Sunday, and it was. Bummer. We did a time trial start on the bikes for 56 miles and Alaina and I both set personal records for a 56 mile ride despite all the winds. We were flyin like Gryffindor Quiddich players!
On the run, Alaina kicked my butt and had a superb race, finishing 6th OA woman and winning her Age Group. Wowza, she's speedy eh? I cramped pretty bad on the run but still finished and not really too shabby either considering how much pain my legs were in.
Alaina:
Bike: 2:27
Run: 1:33
Total: 4:02
Ryan
Bike: 2:21
Run: 1:35
Total: 3:58
Saturday Afternoon Storm Clouds.
Hey Dad Case, remind you of anything?
Transition Area. EZ when you don't have any swim stuff.
Our biggest fan
Our amazing support crew
Alaina's awesome #1 AG trophy
The best part of racing: guilt free eating
Cute little St. Joseph town
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