This was the water temperature reported this morning in the Tennessee River which will serve as the swim venue for the Rev3 Knoxville 70.3 Grand Prix race. It has been quite cold here too, so there is a real chance for the temperature to drop even further by tomorrow morning.
The practice swim at noon. Brrrrrr
A combination of an upstream/downstream swim under a rainy sky. There were athletes swimming without a wet suit. The temperature is only 6 degrees higher than the "cold plunge" where I do my contrast bath therapy after training.
Rev3 knows how to do things right. The University of Tennessee Volunteers offered their boat house to athletes so they could stay warm and dry. By-the-way, the transition area is fully enclosed sheltering our investments from the weather elements A nice touch, indeed.
A part of the Rev3 racing tradition is the "ugliest wetsuit" competition. Caldwell offered an awesome artistic performance and wore an equally memorable attire to win a new Blue Seventy wetsuit. Did I say it has been raining?
On Friday night, Rev3 organized a fundraising 5K run to honor victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. All the proceeds from the race went to benefit a victim of that horrible day, a University of Tennessee team swimmer who lost one of her legs in one of the explosions. Interestingly enough, more people registered for this run than the number of athletes registered to race tomorrow.
With Rachel and Bryan. Running into each other at the 5K run. Rachel is a first-year professional and Bryan is good enough to be one.
The atmosphere was festive. One of the teams is putting final training touches before the 5K.
The finish line in the center of the athlete village. It will be loud and buzzing with excitement in less than 24 hours.
And the winners' podium
The Marriott, where I have been staying, has been buzzing with excitement for a different reason. It was the host hotel of the "Street Rod Nationals South's" attendees. Here are a few examples.
A 1934 Chevy and Ford
Another 3AM wake up call tomorrow. Hopefully, to a clear sky.
Rev3 knows how to do things right. The University of Tennessee Volunteers offered their boat house to athletes so they could stay warm and dry. By-the-way, the transition area is fully enclosed sheltering our investments from the weather elements A nice touch, indeed.
On Friday night, Rev3 organized a fundraising 5K run to honor victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. All the proceeds from the race went to benefit a victim of that horrible day, a University of Tennessee team swimmer who lost one of her legs in one of the explosions. Interestingly enough, more people registered for this run than the number of athletes registered to race tomorrow.
The Marriott, where I have been staying, has been buzzing with excitement for a different reason. It was the host hotel of the "Street Rod Nationals South's" attendees. Here are a few examples.
Another 3AM wake up call tomorrow. Hopefully, to a clear sky.
