T3 Toes and Training Buddies

Since Sunday was supposed to be a rest day on our training schedule, my T3 girls and I decided to go get T3 blue pedicures for the race.  The women doing the pedicures were horrified at our many calluses but managed to do a fine job on our feet:

For those of you coming to watch the race, keep on the lookout for these awesome ladies.  I've told them to be ready for cheering from strangers!

Paulina and Teresa

Jessica

These gals are all going to rock the race this weekend and have been fantastic training friends and much more along this 6-month journey!  

There's a whole slew of other T3ers that I don't have pictures of - Tammie, Chris, Kevin, Jennifer, Mallory, Matt, Bill, Chelsea, Buddy, Clay, Cole, Dustin, Lenora, Mary and I'm sure a few others that I'm missing.  They will be wearing T3 jerseys, and their names will be on their bib numbers.  They'd love to hear you cheer for them too.   Matt's a pro and one of the head coaches of T3.  He's racing for hard-earned money and points to qualify for a professional's spot at Kona.  He'll be close to finished by the time I start the run, but you might get to see him on his last lap if you're there when I expect to start.  Other folks to watch for are Chelsea and Cole, both of whom are likely candidates to qualify for Kona in their respective age groups.  Chelsea is one of 5 women under 25 competing, and if she's having a good day, she'll be on fire.   She may not acknowledge your cheers because she'll be working so hard, but I guarantee she'll appreciate them.  Cole, on the other hand, will probably be smiling the whole race and giving high 5s.  Up until 2 weeks ago he had dreads down to his waist.  Our coach finally convinced him to shave them off so that he wouldn't overheat.  He runs like a mad man and is great fun to watch.