2011 Summer adventure x2 = Raam

Well we will see what the next 2 weeks brings besides renewed energy and answers for my career passion I hope.
On 21 Aug I start 750 mile bike from Saint Quentin en Yvelines in France to a coastal town called Brest and back within a 90 hr time period. See my FB for my number and link.

FB will have the updates from Enduroman Arch to Arc triathlon adventure. It starts with 87 mile run from Marble Arch in central london to the coast, EC swim with a wetsuit and then 180 mile bike from Calais into Arc de Triomph in central Paris.

I want to thank each person who has been so encouraging and helpful in my training over the last few weeks. I will run, swim and bike with gratitude as I think of the fun memories we shared to make the miles smoother and faster.

Kathy E for spending 3 hrs at Santa Cruz with me
Jenn K for SFO marathon inspiration
Tim W for Ultimate at 4pm on Sunday and his patience in running with legs who had already run 26 miles.
Ian & Kim H for spending a whole Saturday at Santa Cruz while I did a 6hr swim and they fed me bananas and water just like the Freda Dover folks except this time I got mental nourishment too.
Awesome Suzie D of DOlphin and SOuth End who observed my 6hr in Aquatic Park.

Kim F who did a night ultimate and my 10 km swim with me & lent me gear and who introduced the Brevet concept to me and offered to collect me on my return.

Tina W for my Alpine creek ride and dinner and taking me to Airport.

There are many more but I am indebted to the above.


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