Mmmm…Beer…or Milk

Roger’s World – Monday October 26, 2009

Since my last triathlon at Lakeside, I’ve been packing on the pounds. I don’t look like Homer Simpson just yet, and it is not like I’ve been totally lazy – although that has a little to do with it, it is more of the fact that I am eating like I am training 10 plus hours per week. I am nowhere near that.

So this past weekend, I found a perfect way to put that extra weight to use by participating in the infamous Mile Race where certain beverages are consumed four times just before every 400m lap. I will spare you the fine details but I will say it was one of the most fun events I’ve done, due in large part to the people I did it with. If you decide to do one of these, just make sure you have a designated driver – even if milk is your beverage of choice.

Eleven of us crazies gave it a go, cheered on by a bunch of supporters, and I somehow managed to come out on top with a time of 8:57. It wasn’t as tough as I thought it would be but it sure isn’t any picnic either. We only had a few pukers, one of them a chocolate milk drinker, but that was only after they completed the race, so no penalty lap for them.

So how crazy are we? How much fun did we have? Well, we are doing it all over again soon, and maybe in some costumes?

By the way, did you hear about the new Half Iron distance race in Welland, along with the new Triple Race Challenge? Check out http://www.msctriathlon.com/ms/index.cfm for all the details. I am excited for the 2010 triathlon/duathlon season already.

Have a great week & Happy Halloween!

Roger