Failing to prepare is preparing to fail

So I'm sitting here the night before the final Sprint Race of the season by Too Cool Racing and I am stoked! First, because Too Cool puts on a great race (If you ever have the opportunity to race in one of their many Texas races, make sure you grab that opportunity with both hands!). Second, I get to race with my little sister!! This will be her first "official" adventure race and I am happy that I get to be there to witness it (read: watch her back and make sure she comes home). She went through the 6 week AR training program that Austin Adventure Racers put on, and finished the practice race/graduation in second place, so I know she will be a strong racer. After this she says she is going to tri triathlon (ha! - get it?!). I don't know why she would want to do that, but to each their own. So this is the one opportunity I may have to race with her. She's going to suffer. I'm also racing with Carolyn, with whom I have raced before, so maybe Carolyn will keep me from accidentally killing her.

In prep for the race I have loaded the car with all my miscellaneous gear (probably more than I need), some food and water (probably less than I need), two boats, our bikes and the Inks Lake State Park parking permit we need. I'll stop on the way for the most important of all pre-race gear...coffee :D

I will post a race report after the recovery beer tomorrow.

Back in the saddle again

Well, after several months of technical difficulties, I'm back! I have a new bike and a rebuilt laptop. look forward to regular posting in the future.