Saratoga Springs Triathlon

Yesterday was the Saratoga Springs Triathlon. It was my fifth altogether. Feelings afterward were a combination of depletion and satisfaction. This is my favorite as far as the course is concerned with the swim of 600 meters in Utah Lake; the 12.6 mile bike ride along the west shore of the lake and the 3.1 mile run, partially in a nearby subdivision. The weather was clear and warm.

I met my goal of under 100 minutes by a little over two minutes and ended up 69th of 108 participants. My transition from the swim to the bike took almost 4 minutes, I just couldn't seem to get my body in gear!

These events are an interesting combination of mental and physical determination.

The hills on the bike portion were nice on the downhill but challenging on the uphill. I hadn't trained on any hills, biking or running. I may need to consider that for next year.

Thanks to those who came and cheered!

Memorial Day

A few fragments from Memorial Day

the silhouettes of trees grow darker
the day eases to a close wrapped in satisfaction
the north and east hills weeded, the garage reorganized and swept
a gathering of children and their children
a few birds call into the deepening dusk
around the kitchen table the circling of energies within a well lit room; family
one son sits solitary as the coals cool and turn to ash
the day exerts its presence; one piece within the myriad puzzle of our lives
like some comfortable choreography
the interplay of hearts and minds and voices
I pray for even imperceptible deepenings and bonds