Alpine- there's nothing to be scared of. The senior citizens and young whipper snappers passing me on the bike and run are something I'm used to by now. I justify it by saying the seniors are more experienced and have been doing it a long time. The young kids I justify by saying they're young and have boundless energy. I can justify anything...

Most of all- I compete to compete with myself. I know it's about me and the clock. My first few tris when I'd get passed by tons of people on the bike really bothered me. Now I don't even think about it. It's just me and the race. Same thing will go for you next week. It's just you and the race. It's you doing the best you can on that given day. For the female winner of the race yesterday- her best was 1:05 . For the last place woman- her best was 1:55. It's all about what you can do. We're out there doing it- that's the best part!!!

Which race are you doing again Alpine??? Are you ready??? What will be your favorite of the three parts to do??