Well this weekend did not go anywhere near the plan. I had this idea that I would use a powertap wheel so I could get some power data for my Iron Man training. Can't exactly buy one of these units right now so when Bow Cycle announced they would rent them I jumped at the chance. The weather report was saying snow on the Monday so at the last moment I decided to take my Touring bike for the ride.
I violated the number 1 rule twice. I used untested equipment for an event.
The touring rig had not been used all winter or spring. If I had done a test ride I would have noticed that the rear breaks were dragging. When I put the rental wheel on, it had a narrower rim width. If I had done a test ride I would have noticed that the brakes would have rub on the sidewall of the tire. So combined with the rubbing and the dragging, and a new wheel it was a recipe for trouble. It happened about 1 km from the start of the ride. I had a massive flat tire, the tube had a 5cm gash in it from the failure. It sounded like a gunshot it was so loud.
I walked back to the gravel pit and packed up the bike. The damage deposit on this wheel is HUGE so had thoughts running through my head that if it would do this 1km into the ride how many more times would it happen. So I pulled the pin on the ride.
I got back to Calgary and put the rental wheel on my race bike and went for a ride so I could at least try it out. But the gears don't mesh right on this setup so I could not use the high gears to see what kind of power numbers I could generate.
I am rather disappointed right now and little angry with myself. It's the Scots man in me that knows I could have spent the money for this weekend on a different choice.
I am going to put MY wheel back on and go for my own 100km ride tomorrow and Monday since I have the days off work. With MY equipment back in action I should not have any issues. I am just hanging my head in shame by not following rule #1 of Triathlon Racing.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Mount Royal Sprint 09
Official Times
110/173 - 53/67 1:35:09 Swim 145/173 14:48 2:50 min/100m Bike 59/173 43:32 24.1kph
Run 140/173 36:50 7:22 min/km
Woke up after a nice 11 hour sleep. Too bad I had too much trail mix yesterday as dealing with some GI issues or its just race day nerves.
Had my two eggs and green peppers for breakfast and made my way off to get in line for transition. It was cold this am my windows were frosty. Got to transition early and got a good spot I could remember where it was. It pays to be early at this one because the lines form quickly and they get long.
I am in heat 4 and I guessed I would start at 1120 considering breakfast was at 630 that's a long time. I had a cliff bar as a snack and realized too late the gel for t2 was not taped to the bike. Oops.
Saw a few friends before as I was lined up ready to head in with my heat. Swim was great! I actually kept track of my laps in my head and had to remind myself not to go so hard off the hop. It was over before I knew it, mind you the race dist is a tad longer than my warm ups for coaches workouts.
The bike was good I remembered from last year where the good spots for the aero bars were and I would guess that I stayed in the bars as much as possible. First lap I think I had a wack of speed, second was not too bad, the third was a bit of traffic to deal with. I do remember on the third lap that I really wished I had a pair of Wind Briefs on because I was COLD in spots that should not be.
T2 I knew I needed the socks on so I hopped on one foot like an idiot trying to get my socks and running shoes on.
The run I knew that my feet would feel really uncomfortable, kinda like your sock is bunched up in your shoe. Coach Mike has had me doing bricks so I knew the feeling would pass and to just run through it. took about 2k. I don't know why but my brain would see a slight rise and want to walk. My legs and my heart were screaming at my brain to suck it up and stop holding them back... what a switch from last year :)
I crossed the line and caught my breath, and as per the plan I went up to the track and hoped on a spin bike to flush the legs. I had a bit of food and waited for the door draws and didn't win anything but oh well. Off to the DQ and I treated myself to a hot dog and a blizard for a day well done.
My watch times
04:28 - first 250m
10:55 - last 275m plus running out to transition
02:25 - T2
12:27 Lap 1
12:40 Lap 2
13:00 Lap 3
01:37 T2
18:45 Half the run
18:45 Second half
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1:35:01 (15:24 Swim, 41:00 Bike, 38:37 Run)
Last year 1:38:22 (15:13 swim, 38:03 Bike, 45:06 Run)
Sunday, March 15, 2009
St Pat's 10Km Run 2009
I had forgotten the joy I get by strapping on a simple piece of paper on my shirt and a Timing Chip on my Ankle. I had been struggling lately to answer peoples question of "why do you do it" when I am going for a run in the cold that hobo's even go inside for, riding my bike to no-wherevill all winter on the trainer watching the same movie for the 3rd time.
I do it for Race Day, it's that simple.
I woke up this morning had my 2 eggs and Green peppers for breakfast along with a big glass of water, I had a Cliff Bar at 8:30 so I would be ready for the 10am start time. Checked the weather but when I got to downtown I had to buy some cheap gloves as I had thought I wouldn't need them. Got my timing chip and tried to stay away from the nervous people: the rookies, the chatter boxes, the family's, etc.
Horn goes off, I put myself near the back so that I would be forced to start a bit slow as I know I have a habit of going out way too hard for the first km. I kept in my head what my Coach put on my plan for the day "Run like your chasing somebody who stole your bike". So after I dropped some lady's exchanging child care techniques as I wanted to tell them to shut their pie holes, you know the voice that sounds like nails on a chalkboard, try running with 3 of them nattering behind you. We pass under 10th street and I can't believe the ice that formed under there, everybody walked tenderly over the ice. Silly me I followed them but I know how to run on ice without falling, but watching a guy go down made me think smart. 14th street bridge the kids volunteering told the 5k to go left and 10 to go on. Now considering the race package and the pre-race announcements all said 10k goes at 10am the 5's go five minutes later. I was amazed that half the pack turned left.
At the turn around I paused at the water station because I didn't want to spill the full cup they gave me. Now the section of path from crowchild to turn around is narrow and I can't beleve the number of baby joggers being pushed trying to pass by crossing the yellow line with the fast runners comming at them. Now I am no parent but I say leave the kid with somebody so everyone can enjoy their race.
I know you all are going to look at me like I am nuts but I have been experimenting with starting a chat with pretty ladies. Yep I attempted chatting with 2-3 on this race, it's great they are out of breath and will give you a look that says hey run with me or the "are you nuts" look. Hey practice is practice. I even bumped into two of my old friends from the Big Blue Box I worked at for 7 years. It was great to see them out on their sunday jog. Even saw another former co-worker out for a run who I haven't seen in a very long time (long hair looks good on you C) .
The way back you go downstreem with the river and the wind is at your back, so it took me less time to get back to the finish area. I do remember trying to increase my stride length and I felt like I was flying. Looking back at the graph I slowed for Ice a bit more than I thought but I didn't crawl across like some people did. Made that last corner and I sprinted as best as I could to make as close as possible to 1:05.
Got my burger and water for the post race meal and streached for a bit. I stayed for the Door prices to see if my 6 year streak of not winning anything could be broken. one of the last prices my number got called... I had to hear it a second time to see if it really was mine. It was!! I bounced up and shook the hand of the little kid that handed me my bottle shapped bag and I grinned like an idot that just ran to the stage of the Price is Right for the photograher. I got out of the way and opened the bag to see what vintage I got..... A hat, alright ok keep digging this things got some weight... Body soap?? really? keep digging, hand soap.... come on!!! something left dig again... something called Linen Refresh.
Looks like the "stuff I can use" door prize streak is still on. Oh well I tossed it to the side for the next time I see my sister and hop on the bike for a recovery spin while trying to find something good on TV. All in all it was a great Race day for me, this year is gonna be great!!!
I do it for Race Day, it's that simple.
I woke up this morning had my 2 eggs and Green peppers for breakfast along with a big glass of water, I had a Cliff Bar at 8:30 so I would be ready for the 10am start time. Checked the weather but when I got to downtown I had to buy some cheap gloves as I had thought I wouldn't need them. Got my timing chip and tried to stay away from the nervous people: the rookies, the chatter boxes, the family's, etc.
Horn goes off, I put myself near the back so that I would be forced to start a bit slow as I know I have a habit of going out way too hard for the first km. I kept in my head what my Coach put on my plan for the day "Run like your chasing somebody who stole your bike". So after I dropped some lady's exchanging child care techniques as I wanted to tell them to shut their pie holes, you know the voice that sounds like nails on a chalkboard, try running with 3 of them nattering behind you. We pass under 10th street and I can't believe the ice that formed under there, everybody walked tenderly over the ice. Silly me I followed them but I know how to run on ice without falling, but watching a guy go down made me think smart. 14th street bridge the kids volunteering told the 5k to go left and 10 to go on. Now considering the race package and the pre-race announcements all said 10k goes at 10am the 5's go five minutes later. I was amazed that half the pack turned left.
At the turn around I paused at the water station because I didn't want to spill the full cup they gave me. Now the section of path from crowchild to turn around is narrow and I can't beleve the number of baby joggers being pushed trying to pass by crossing the yellow line with the fast runners comming at them. Now I am no parent but I say leave the kid with somebody so everyone can enjoy their race.
I know you all are going to look at me like I am nuts but I have been experimenting with starting a chat with pretty ladies. Yep I attempted chatting with 2-3 on this race, it's great they are out of breath and will give you a look that says hey run with me or the "are you nuts" look. Hey practice is practice. I even bumped into two of my old friends from the Big Blue Box I worked at for 7 years. It was great to see them out on their sunday jog. Even saw another former co-worker out for a run who I haven't seen in a very long time (long hair looks good on you C) .
The way back you go downstreem with the river and the wind is at your back, so it took me less time to get back to the finish area. I do remember trying to increase my stride length and I felt like I was flying. Looking back at the graph I slowed for Ice a bit more than I thought but I didn't crawl across like some people did. Made that last corner and I sprinted as best as I could to make as close as possible to 1:05.
Got my burger and water for the post race meal and streached for a bit. I stayed for the Door prices to see if my 6 year streak of not winning anything could be broken. one of the last prices my number got called... I had to hear it a second time to see if it really was mine. It was!! I bounced up and shook the hand of the little kid that handed me my bottle shapped bag and I grinned like an idot that just ran to the stage of the Price is Right for the photograher. I got out of the way and opened the bag to see what vintage I got..... A hat, alright ok keep digging this things got some weight... Body soap?? really? keep digging, hand soap.... come on!!! something left dig again... something called Linen Refresh.
Looks like the "stuff I can use" door prize streak is still on. Oh well I tossed it to the side for the next time I see my sister and hop on the bike for a recovery spin while trying to find something good on TV. All in all it was a great Race day for me, this year is gonna be great!!!
149/232 overall, 5209 bib #, Randy MILLER 26/33 AG, 76/89 male, 1:05:25.6, 6:33 pace
Monday, March 9, 2009
Spring Forward for Daylight
Today we flipped the clocks for that daylight savings, Last year at this time work was INSAINE. Not so much this year unfortunately. I have put my head down and done what I got to do. It's a bit different being a senior tech on shift, but I got 2 good guys working with me.
Paris Nice race started yesterday which is the beginning of the pro cycling calendar, and this upcoming Sunday I do what I consider my season opener. The ST. Pats Run this will be my 6th year running on this weekend. Anniversary's for different things like Kids' Birthdays, wedding anniversary's are important to most folks. For me as I have been single for so long and I don't count birthdays this is my anniversary that means the most to me. Who would have thought that I have fonder memories of my first ever race with a bib than graduation day, first day at a real job. I am not fast by any means but it was the start to a great change in me. I have struggled especially last year but this year feels different. It might help that I have lost weight and eating healthier by making better choices.
This year I have focus and confidence that is what is different. Look out world It's gonna be a great race year for one single guy in Calgary that's just having fun.
Paris Nice race started yesterday which is the beginning of the pro cycling calendar, and this upcoming Sunday I do what I consider my season opener. The ST. Pats Run this will be my 6th year running on this weekend. Anniversary's for different things like Kids' Birthdays, wedding anniversary's are important to most folks. For me as I have been single for so long and I don't count birthdays this is my anniversary that means the most to me. Who would have thought that I have fonder memories of my first ever race with a bib than graduation day, first day at a real job. I am not fast by any means but it was the start to a great change in me. I have struggled especially last year but this year feels different. It might help that I have lost weight and eating healthier by making better choices.
This year I have focus and confidence that is what is different. Look out world It's gonna be a great race year for one single guy in Calgary that's just having fun.
Friday, January 2, 2009
New Years
Well It's Jan 02/09 and I am at work. Board out of my mind so I thought I would check my blog and I laughed at my last post. I did go to watch a couple Cycle cross races and I realized how intense it would be. My go long and strong idea would be put to the test on such a short, heart banging on your ribs short course. Cross country run, well I went and watched one of them too and the idea is still in my head so that is a good thing. I have marked one on the calendar and will make best efforts to get my ass to it. Yoga, well my idea of doing it 4 days a week, hasn't happened. But when I went for my bike fit I did 10cm on this strech test and I am not allowed to get a propeer TT rig till I can do 35cm or something... I told this to the lady that does my massage and she there are two body types, strong or strechy, your one or the other never both. I am strong.
I did get myself to the Resolution run the other night and it went well, I giggled after the race as I realized that last time I did this course I gave up and turned back before 14th street bridge with calf issues that could barely let me walk with out yelping like a wounded puppy.
Well I guess this means the beginning of Q1 here at the office so any day now the work should pick up to the insane pace that you realize it's been 10hours since you had anything to eat cause you had your head down all that time. But with the market the way it is who knows. My plan for the next few months is to keep my head down and work hard at the office, save some money now that a few bills are paid, keep exercising so I don't plump up like the pilsberry dough boy, and most of important keep my eyes open at all the ladies I meet.
This could be my year, looking back at my spreadsheet this Jan 1 is my lightest in 5 years. That food plan I am using has to be working. With all the training I am going to be doing for Iron Man I am going to be the strongest and buff I have ever been. Look out single ladies cause Dizzle is cumming your way :)
I did get myself to the Resolution run the other night and it went well, I giggled after the race as I realized that last time I did this course I gave up and turned back before 14th street bridge with calf issues that could barely let me walk with out yelping like a wounded puppy.
Well I guess this means the beginning of Q1 here at the office so any day now the work should pick up to the insane pace that you realize it's been 10hours since you had anything to eat cause you had your head down all that time. But with the market the way it is who knows. My plan for the next few months is to keep my head down and work hard at the office, save some money now that a few bills are paid, keep exercising so I don't plump up like the pilsberry dough boy, and most of important keep my eyes open at all the ladies I meet.
This could be my year, looking back at my spreadsheet this Jan 1 is my lightest in 5 years. That food plan I am using has to be working. With all the training I am going to be doing for Iron Man I am going to be the strongest and buff I have ever been. Look out single ladies cause Dizzle is cumming your way :)
Monday, September 29, 2008
Off Season
Well me and the couch are getting rather friendly so I have decided to plan on some Cross Country Races. After reading some of my friends blogs from last falls season I thought what the heck give a couple a go. Next step find the ones that are on my days off. I am even going to watch a Cyclocross race and possibly enter one. A friend from High school suggested entering one, I don't know if she is or not but I am going to try one.
I have put up my plans for next year so we shall see if it all works out, I know Coach Mike has some crazy trips planned for me. Doing the Golden triangle in one day could be interesting :)
I have put up my plans for next year so we shall see if it all works out, I know Coach Mike has some crazy trips planned for me. Doing the Golden triangle in one day could be interesting :)
Friday, August 29, 2008
IRON MAN CANADA!!!!
This was a wild weekend the short version of the story is:
4 hours of sleep after a night shift. 6 hours of driving, a terrible sleep at a noisy campground, 2 more hours of driving and then my happy place. then another sleep at a noisy campground locals like to honk as they drive by or something about 2 hours of good sleep. Then 12 hours of volunteering, 4 hours of sleep in my car in the rain so I could be in line to sign up. then I drove to Calgary but stopped twice for about 2 hours of napping. Passed out for 8 hours in my own bed.
The long version--------------
I had planned on doing a side trip to the Myra Canyon to ride the rebuild trestles, but because I drove so much and not so much sleep the day before I thought it would be best to just get to Pentiction, it was a wise decision as there was a lot of road construction causing delays.
So I went to the expo and was able to try on a pair of Newton shoes... very nice!! But for $175 I don't know, it would help with the new running style I am trying to get into. I remember last years expo a bit more active and more booths. must be because it was the 25th anniversary last year. I got to the bike lot and found the captain that I was working for and was put to work greeting the athletes as they arrived to rack their bike and turn in their various bags of gear.
I saw my old co-worker from the nortel warehouse and his wife. I got a photo of Sara Gross and her bike, she later came in 4th in the ladies race beating Lisa Bentley. A fellow volunteer answered a question from Lisa and we all wanted to know what she asked and how she looked. I noticed she wasn't smiling as much as usual (she is known for her smile) after reading her race report I understood why. I had forgotten about her heal injury.
I wandered around the lot in aw of all the gear people had and taking photos. All I know is I want a power meter!! With 45 min left my coach walked in with his bike. It felt great to point out to him what I had learned about the layout of the bike lot.
I went to find the campsite I stayed at last year. This time I am certain the cost went up. $30 bucks for a patch of grass?? I was put in the RV loop as there was no RV's there and I went to bed early so I would be ready for my very long day. Well I think the locals think it's funny to honk when they drive by. I am a very deep sleeper and get get through anything but this night I just couldn't get any sleep. The funny thing is half the campsite was involved with IM waking up at 4 or 5am and the loop I was in was not.
I found the "back" way to downtown and parked the car by the greyhound and hiked to the lake. I got on the wrong side of the fencing but unlike last year I didn't have to double back to the gap 2 blocks back or walk all the way around the bike lot. This year I had a "bike lot" bracelet and the security pointed out the short cut to me. Through texting and a few calls "one crank" from GWN and I enjoyed the swim start. I broke my heart when at 2:20 there was still 7 people in the water and would not continue their day. I went back to the expo and all but the merchandise tent had moved so I had a nap under a tree.
Funny thing from last year. I took a photo of 3 people, 2 were standing and one was still swimming. The two standing carried on with there day, the guy still swimming was in the bike catch line and he missed the cut off because he didn't stand up in time. Our jaws dropped when we realized I had a photo of that moment in his life.
So me and about 70 people were on bike catch duty. about 7 people would actually catch the bikes being THROWN at them by the pros and some age groupers where I stuck to the RUNNER job. It was cool as we could see the pro bikes fill the racks how they came back covered in stuff that made you glad you had rubber gloves on. I saw my coaches bike go by the line of catchers so I grabbed it and racked it, oh and it was 3rd on it's rack. I was very proud to see Coach Mike run out of T2, I hooted and hollered like an idiot and got a bunch of volunteers to cheer him as he ran out.
So we finished our bike catch shift as the bike cut off arrived. I excused myself to go and get some real food as I hadn't eaten a whole bunch. I got directions to a very nice pasta place where IMC was on the TV above the bar. I ran back to the car to get the proper rain jacket and my chair that I was glad to have later on. I was a bit damp as it had started to sprinkle near the end of my first shift. It was a warm rain so I was overheating with the plastic on so I alternated with my fleece. It was odd watching people limp into the lot to find their bags and bikes. It was an eye opening experience to see the procedure to get your bike back. They had to prove to me that they are the person to pick up this bike.
I finished my 12 hour volunteer shift at 11:30 just in time to watch the last finishers. The chair came in handy here as well as my volunteer bracelet to take that short cut again :) I watched Sister Madonna miss midnight by just a min or two. I staggered to my car as my feet were killing me from standing on concrete all day long. So I slept in my car and got in the registration line around 6am. It was funny I planned on setting my alarm for 4am and sitting in my chair in the line up. But I passed out before looking at my alarm. When I woke up the guy in the tent in front of me asked how I slept, he and his buddies had a good laugh at me when they saw me curled up in the drivers seat.
So the line started to move at 8:30 but the tent didn't open up till 9. The volunteers were put in a separate line once we got through the gate. I think I was in the first 100 people to get my sign up certificate. I went to the bike barn to buy the IMC map that I expected to see at the expo and got some info. The local pool will let you shower for $2! They have separate room that only has a shower and lockers so you don't get access to the rest of the facility. That was all I needed, I felt like a new person. I went back to the visitor center and bought 2 bottles of the IMC wine. I will drink them after next years race. If your lucky I might share :)
I wanted to drive back to Calgary in one day as I was running out of clean clothing, that's what I get for packing when I woke up from my night shift. But the excitement and the work I did took it's toll on me. I slept for an hour outside the DQ in Vernon and a quick nap at another visitor center somewhere. I stocked up on suger products and I finally fully woke up mentally for the twisty Rogers pass road.
All in all it was another trip to the happiest place in the world.
4 hours of sleep after a night shift. 6 hours of driving, a terrible sleep at a noisy campground, 2 more hours of driving and then my happy place. then another sleep at a noisy campground locals like to honk as they drive by or something about 2 hours of good sleep. Then 12 hours of volunteering, 4 hours of sleep in my car in the rain so I could be in line to sign up. then I drove to Calgary but stopped twice for about 2 hours of napping. Passed out for 8 hours in my own bed.
The long version--------------
I had planned on doing a side trip to the Myra Canyon to ride the rebuild trestles, but because I drove so much and not so much sleep the day before I thought it would be best to just get to Pentiction, it was a wise decision as there was a lot of road construction causing delays.
So I went to the expo and was able to try on a pair of Newton shoes... very nice!! But for $175 I don't know, it would help with the new running style I am trying to get into. I remember last years expo a bit more active and more booths. must be because it was the 25th anniversary last year. I got to the bike lot and found the captain that I was working for and was put to work greeting the athletes as they arrived to rack their bike and turn in their various bags of gear.
I saw my old co-worker from the nortel warehouse and his wife. I got a photo of Sara Gross and her bike, she later came in 4th in the ladies race beating Lisa Bentley. A fellow volunteer answered a question from Lisa and we all wanted to know what she asked and how she looked. I noticed she wasn't smiling as much as usual (she is known for her smile) after reading her race report I understood why. I had forgotten about her heal injury.
I wandered around the lot in aw of all the gear people had and taking photos. All I know is I want a power meter!! With 45 min left my coach walked in with his bike. It felt great to point out to him what I had learned about the layout of the bike lot.
I went to find the campsite I stayed at last year. This time I am certain the cost went up. $30 bucks for a patch of grass?? I was put in the RV loop as there was no RV's there and I went to bed early so I would be ready for my very long day. Well I think the locals think it's funny to honk when they drive by. I am a very deep sleeper and get get through anything but this night I just couldn't get any sleep. The funny thing is half the campsite was involved with IM waking up at 4 or 5am and the loop I was in was not.
I found the "back" way to downtown and parked the car by the greyhound and hiked to the lake. I got on the wrong side of the fencing but unlike last year I didn't have to double back to the gap 2 blocks back or walk all the way around the bike lot. This year I had a "bike lot" bracelet and the security pointed out the short cut to me. Through texting and a few calls "one crank" from GWN and I enjoyed the swim start. I broke my heart when at 2:20 there was still 7 people in the water and would not continue their day. I went back to the expo and all but the merchandise tent had moved so I had a nap under a tree.
Funny thing from last year. I took a photo of 3 people, 2 were standing and one was still swimming. The two standing carried on with there day, the guy still swimming was in the bike catch line and he missed the cut off because he didn't stand up in time. Our jaws dropped when we realized I had a photo of that moment in his life.
So me and about 70 people were on bike catch duty. about 7 people would actually catch the bikes being THROWN at them by the pros and some age groupers where I stuck to the RUNNER job. It was cool as we could see the pro bikes fill the racks how they came back covered in stuff that made you glad you had rubber gloves on. I saw my coaches bike go by the line of catchers so I grabbed it and racked it, oh and it was 3rd on it's rack. I was very proud to see Coach Mike run out of T2, I hooted and hollered like an idiot and got a bunch of volunteers to cheer him as he ran out.
So we finished our bike catch shift as the bike cut off arrived. I excused myself to go and get some real food as I hadn't eaten a whole bunch. I got directions to a very nice pasta place where IMC was on the TV above the bar. I ran back to the car to get the proper rain jacket and my chair that I was glad to have later on. I was a bit damp as it had started to sprinkle near the end of my first shift. It was a warm rain so I was overheating with the plastic on so I alternated with my fleece. It was odd watching people limp into the lot to find their bags and bikes. It was an eye opening experience to see the procedure to get your bike back. They had to prove to me that they are the person to pick up this bike.
I finished my 12 hour volunteer shift at 11:30 just in time to watch the last finishers. The chair came in handy here as well as my volunteer bracelet to take that short cut again :) I watched Sister Madonna miss midnight by just a min or two. I staggered to my car as my feet were killing me from standing on concrete all day long. So I slept in my car and got in the registration line around 6am. It was funny I planned on setting my alarm for 4am and sitting in my chair in the line up. But I passed out before looking at my alarm. When I woke up the guy in the tent in front of me asked how I slept, he and his buddies had a good laugh at me when they saw me curled up in the drivers seat.
So the line started to move at 8:30 but the tent didn't open up till 9. The volunteers were put in a separate line once we got through the gate. I think I was in the first 100 people to get my sign up certificate. I went to the bike barn to buy the IMC map that I expected to see at the expo and got some info. The local pool will let you shower for $2! They have separate room that only has a shower and lockers so you don't get access to the rest of the facility. That was all I needed, I felt like a new person. I went back to the visitor center and bought 2 bottles of the IMC wine. I will drink them after next years race. If your lucky I might share :)
I wanted to drive back to Calgary in one day as I was running out of clean clothing, that's what I get for packing when I woke up from my night shift. But the excitement and the work I did took it's toll on me. I slept for an hour outside the DQ in Vernon and a quick nap at another visitor center somewhere. I stocked up on suger products and I finally fully woke up mentally for the twisty Rogers pass road.
All in all it was another trip to the happiest place in the world.
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