Click on the pics above to get a larger version. One is Burke, Scofields RD and I. The other is the sign announcing the Scofield Tri to everyone entering the reservoir area. The last pic is of the long course swim for 2008. They plan on ferrying athletes to the island. The swim will be a straight shot back to the boat harbor.

Kennedy and I went up to Scofield Reservoir on Saturday for their annual Pre Course Preview day. It was nice to see the turnout for the pre-race event. Kennedy and I arrived as the swimmers headed to the first bouyee (sp?). Burke picked us up from the dock and we followed the swimmers around. Pro triathlete, Marcel Vifian was swimming with the group, offering open water swim advice.

After the swim, the athletes rode the Olympic bike course. Kennedy and I choose to run the run course. The temps were mild in the mid afternoon, making for a nice run. The run course is pretty flat. There is some very mild ascending/descending. Not a false flat but not a grueling climb either.

Burke then had athletes head back to his cabin for some post training food. It made for a good day.

Thanks to Burke and his crew for the invite. I look forward to his long course event in 2008. The 2007 Scofield Tri is filling up. It’s nice to see him have success!

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