Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Looking Back and Ahead
Wow...when did 2009 happen? That's how the past few months have been for us at Smith Sports...flying by! Before we get too far from 2008 and too far into 2009, I want to reflect on some of the highlights and focus on some of the upcoming events.
2008's Top 5
1. Gasparilla Race Weekend: This was a BIG weekend for Smith Sports! Not 3, not 5, but 11 members participated in either the 5k, 15k, half marathon or marathon. It was a great way to kick off 2008.
2. Florida 70.3: You never forget your first...Half Ironman, that is. You know you have an insanely tough team when Pros are dropping out of the race due to the hot, humid weather and your 2 Half Ironman first timers finish strong.
3. Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon: Circling the Rock on a ferry boat filled with 2000 nervous and excited wetsuit clad athletes before the horn blows and everyone on that boat plunges into the freezing cold San Francisco Bay within 10 minutes is something you will NEVER forget.
4. Top Gun Triathlon and Steelhead 70.3: The Florida Posse and the Michigan Posse racing on the same day. Talk about representation about the nation!
5. Ragnar Relay Florida: Find me another team that decorates a van like a boat, dresses up as the cast of Gilligan's Island (girls as the guys and guys as the girls...dress and all) and runs 194 miles from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. I can't think of anything else I'd rather do for 33 hours!
Yes, 2008 was a great year! But I am confident that 2009 won't disappoint in any way! Here are a few things to look forward to in the coming year:
1. Smith Sports Endurance Team will be an official USA-Triathlon team.
2. The Florida Posse will hit the road for Benton Harbor to join the Michigan Posse for the Steelhead 70.3 Half Ironman.
3. Ragnar Relay will see at least one Ultra (6 member) Smith Sports Endurance Team and at least one Regular (12 member) Smith Sports Endurance Team running across the state.
And that's just the beginning. Check back often to see what else we will be up to.
2008's Top 5
1. Gasparilla Race Weekend: This was a BIG weekend for Smith Sports! Not 3, not 5, but 11 members participated in either the 5k, 15k, half marathon or marathon. It was a great way to kick off 2008.
2. Florida 70.3: You never forget your first...Half Ironman, that is. You know you have an insanely tough team when Pros are dropping out of the race due to the hot, humid weather and your 2 Half Ironman first timers finish strong.
3. Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon: Circling the Rock on a ferry boat filled with 2000 nervous and excited wetsuit clad athletes before the horn blows and everyone on that boat plunges into the freezing cold San Francisco Bay within 10 minutes is something you will NEVER forget.
4. Top Gun Triathlon and Steelhead 70.3: The Florida Posse and the Michigan Posse racing on the same day. Talk about representation about the nation!
5. Ragnar Relay Florida: Find me another team that decorates a van like a boat, dresses up as the cast of Gilligan's Island (girls as the guys and guys as the girls...dress and all) and runs 194 miles from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. I can't think of anything else I'd rather do for 33 hours!
Yes, 2008 was a great year! But I am confident that 2009 won't disappoint in any way! Here are a few things to look forward to in the coming year:
1. Smith Sports Endurance Team will be an official USA-Triathlon team.
2. The Florida Posse will hit the road for Benton Harbor to join the Michigan Posse for the Steelhead 70.3 Half Ironman.
3. Ragnar Relay will see at least one Ultra (6 member) Smith Sports Endurance Team and at least one Regular (12 member) Smith Sports Endurance Team running across the state.
And that's just the beginning. Check back often to see what else we will be up to.
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