Race day... not to early a start, guys went out at 7 am for a 20 min. bike warm up, quick breakfast, then to the race site. Girls followed a bit later as they were scheduled to start 45 mins later. Weather was cooperating, not too hot and slightly overcast. Men finally started at 9:50, Aaron and Jeff were seeded to start the race and managed to get a swim start spot saved for Matt quite close to them, which was great. There are no results posted yet so we don't have splits. They should be available soon. The day got hotter as the race progressed, clouds cleared and the men had a hot run. Very exciting finish with Jeff finishing 3rd and Aaron, 6th or 7th. Both Matt and Mark (from Manitoba) were in the top 20 out of a field of 63, which was really awesome.
Women started at approx 10:30 and it just got hotter. Onto the run, 2 American women were out in front, 50 seconds ahead of Sara Ann (Manitoba) and Rachael (Sask.) At the finish of the run, Sara Ann was first and Rachel was 2nd. Canada rocked in this race. 400 metres from the finish line, Kyla Coates was running in 3rd but unfortunately couldn't finish due to heat exhaustion. But with Alex Coates coming up close behind her, the Canadian women held on to win the USA/Canada Challenge.
This race was great for the Canadians overall and our Canadian flags were a hit. Christine Ridenhour won the girls youth (13-15 year old) race and Scott Carlye was 5th in the boys youth race.
Up early to travel back to Victoria tomorrow and we are all looking forward to moderate temperatures. It was 95 degrees F (35 celsius) today in Long mont!!!!
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