Savageman Tri Festival

So sorry to fall off the BLOG planet after so long so thought I would update my literature crazed followers with some pics and commentary....

Waaaayyyyy back in September I volunteered at the Savageman Tri Festival (http://www.savagemantri.org/ ) as the Run Course coordinator............translation: the guy that schleps around a lot of heavy jugs of water, puts up signs, and helps herd other volunteers. Like the last few years my partner in schlepping was longtime cycling and tri pal Haig Colter. 

Reaching for Breakfast compliments of Team Z

The race this year was attended by Ironman Legend Dave Scott (http://www.savagemantri.org/ ) and now retired Olympic Bronze Medalist Susan Williams. Dave came out of the water in 3rd, pretty darn fast for a guy who is 57 and was 6th overall and Susan won the woman's division.

Dave Scott (on right)  at the Finish Line

Susan Williams coming down Tower Hill

Like other years I had the pleasure to be the "lead cyclist" to pave the way for the 1st Place male runner. On this day I was leading for John Kenny (http://www.pacificfit.net/trainer-JohnKenny.php ) who was seconds from a course record and a $1500 bonus. Needless to say he was a joy to watch run!

John Kenny coming down Tower Hill

Like my other experiences at S-Man the days were long and by the time the run course is taken down and everything stowed me and the land yacht are covered in Coke.

Zach Ruble (2nd in Mens Pro)  and Amanda

 

Land Yacht after taking down last aid stations

Saw this on the run course during take down

JOCMO: Being the lead cyclist for John Kenney while on the run course. His cadence was a joy to watch because you couldn't hear a step he took...more like a Born to Run Moment!!