Reality Bites

The Trifecta is complete. This summary post was delayed to allow extra recovery time in lieu of an extension of Sundays activities and for Team Members to fully absorb their accomplishments of the previous 48hrs.

It started with a ski race, which ABD said was flat and had some 'downhill' in it. I have an altitude graph which proves otherwise. Despite bringing the wrong equipment (skis instead of snowshoes) the Team performed admirably. DBD turned on some 'OMS' (briefly), ABD enjoyed his downhill section & KBD stayed upright (mostly) and managed to muscle his way around the 30km route.
Overall, conditions were unique and probably never to be experienced again. The photo below doesn't do the day justice, when the vets are grumbling you knew it was ugly.



Next up was the 5km pound, the first km was icy and it just got worse from there. the good thing was it only took about 10>20% of the Ski time to complete.
Props to the young stud in the death -metal T-shirt for the lead out.


Then the Masters meet which provided the biggest hurt of all, the Team paraded its colors with valor and distinction but were denied by a hairy and older squad in the Marquee event, the 4x50mt relay. Plenty of ribbons collected across the board though and something that was worth celebrating.


Thanks must go to;
G-Dub, for making 3 out of the 4 activities. Discussions will continue on his membership standing as his recovery strategy cannot yet (read NEVER WILL) be endorsed by the Team.
Al, who went from a mild-mannered dentist to an anaerobic swimming machine in the blink of an eye.
Respective spouses and partners for approving and encouraging the Team through the demands of the weekend.
And finally the Okanagan Spring Brewery.