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Wrapping up November and heading into December with a fun Virtual Challenge from the Castelli Colletivo. They call it the December Challenge; create a relay team to complete an Olympic Distance Triathlon. So that is a 1500 meter swim, a 24.9 mile (40K) bike, and a 6.2 mile (10K) run finished in December. So why not just do one event? I have decided to join 3 relay teams and do all 3 events.

So how will I do this? After some brief thoughts I have decided to knock out the 10k asap, probably the 2nd of December. Then maybe try a 40k TT on the bike trainer over the weekend and then use the rest of December to "hone" my pain cave and get another 40K in at the end of the month. The swim will just have to happen. Fortunately the pool is outside, but heated so I will find a "warmer" afternoon and get it done.

MC^3 - Bike

Relay-istic Winners -  Run

Tri Harder Next Time - Swim

Team Results Individual Results

Location: Houston, TX 77082, USA

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