Have you ever waken up for an early morning swim, bike or run and wondered what you were doing? I had a moment like this on Monday. It actually felt like a race morning, when I sometimes am filled with anxiety and realize I’m about to punish myself. I got over it quickly and headed to the South Davis Rec. Center where coach Kris pumped me up for a solid swim session.

Change of topics……

The latest issue of TriHive finally made it to the printers and should be in your mailbox in the next day or two. In it is a feature about Utah triathlon pioneer Richard Barnum-Reece. Since I began triathlon in 2000, I’ve wondered why he doesn’t take his race series to another level. He seemed poised to expand with the Utah triathlon community. However, he chose to stick with his pool series and relatively small attendance. My research for the story showed me that Richard never cared to have big races. He was good with what he had going.

I also find it interesting to get so many emails from his loyalists. There are athletes out there that absolutly loved Richard. Why does this surprise me? Because, over the years I’ve heard far more complaints about Richard then praise. The praise that I have heard has come in his defense, when an occasional forum poster would “dis” his events. Some of these loyalists that I received emails from realize that he was a stubborn man, and wished his guard would have been let down for more people. I regret that I didn’t make more of an effort to know Richard. I could never complain about the man. He always treated me well.

One more note…….

If you are a Utah triathlete and would like to exchange blog links with me, just shoot me an email at editor@trihive.com.

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