2008 Columbia Triathlon

I know I’ll get into trouble from my wife and female friends for this but before the race I reflected that triathlons can be similar to the experiences of some women giving birth. In the immediate aftermath they wonder why on earth they went through it say they won’t do it again. Two years ago I did the Columbia triathlon in Maryland and, having suffered through the tough conditions, swore that I would never do it again. But here I was in May 2008 about to repeat the race. Go figure …