Black Bear!

Sunday was the Black Bear sprint and half iron triathlon at Beltzville State Park near Jim Thorpe, PA.

This was the second year that we put together an Endurance Multisport relay team for both races. Black Bear is a great local race in a beautiful location and it winds up being a really fun day out.

Both relay teams defended our wins from last year, which was quite satisfying considering the field was bigger this year and included teams made up of the fearless (and fast-swimming) 11- and 13-year-old kids of a local badass triathlete. And we beat them. Take that!

Last year I was injured and my run was super slow. I was faster this year, so that was good and, more importantly, I wasn't in pain!

The only downer of the day was on the way to the race I actually saw a dead bear(!) on the side of the highway. I have never seen that before and it felt really sad and strange to be heading to a race named after a bear. Heavy sigh.

Anyway. Here are some (happy) pictures from the day:

Me, after the run, very glad to be done.

Chris after her killer ride.

Chris demonstrating advanced recovery skillz.

Coach Craig demonstrating perfect form as he approaches the half iron finish.

Happy sprinters with our first place medals.