Boise 70.3 - 16th MPro

Photo by Idaho Statesman

What better way to end the last big build to an Ironman than with a lot of pain courtesy of super tough race conditions? So thanks, Boise, for kicking my butt.

I drove to pick up fellow pro Michael "Rocket Cheeto" Gordon, and then we were on our way to Boise. The drive was really nice, and we got the chance to catch up, ponder the meaning of life, and trash talk.

The 2pm race start was awesome. More 70.3's should do this. Here's how it went- The water was WAY cold for this dude. I could not keep my hands open to catch water towards the end of the swim, which got more interesting with the the little chop on the way back. I was just wanting to be out of the freezing reservoir. Wasn't a good swim.

Blue Triads racked after a tough tough ride.

On to the bike, we were immediately greeted with absolutely crazy wind conditions on top of heat. Everyone I talked to after the race agreed it was ridiculous. We got blasted the whole ride, having to either lean hard left, or right, to keep the bikes upright. After that kind of riding, there just wasn't a whole lot of running left in anyone. Just look at the run times.

Michael & I chatting it up with our buddy & runner-up Ben Hoffman.
Cuidadito con Ben- el chamaco se ha convertido en dinamita pura, y va por buen camino.

Professor M. Gordon, Doctor A. Jensen, B. Halpin, "the Missoula Click" + 1 Mexican, post-race.

Hey, if you see this guy, please remind him he owes me a beer.

We chatted post-race about what REALLY matters (the World Cup!)

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Before signing off, thanks to Shane and Katie for hosting us. You guys were truly awesome! Thanks to my great sponsors, Blue, Nuun, Blue Seventy, First Endurance and Oomph! for their continued support. Last, but always first, Theresa & Donovan- I missed them so freaking much.

My lats/shoulders are still sore from fighting to keep the bike on the road, my butt is sore from all the driving. Bring on the taper, 13 days to Ironman Coeur d'Alene.

jc