Yesterday was the annual Reston Triathlon, the "Olympic" version. It is a race I have always wanted to do but when I was racing never was able to get registered in time. Last year I was hoping to have a better chance after having volunteered for a couple of years but of course last year was derailed on July 17th.
Well this years race was a stark reminder of my own bad year. One of the athletes racing this year was approaching the end of the bike course when a car pulled out into the race course and he hit it. Fortunately he was wearing his helmet and as of now appears to be recovering well. For me reading his own e-mail on the accident was a vivid reminder of last summer .... seeing a car pull into your lane and knowing there is nothing you can do ... then next thing you know you are on your back. In his case his next memory was on a backboard ... mine was on the road.
I do wish him well and hope his injuries are not major. As for the drivers out there - all I ask is be aware. I know that cyclists also need to be courteous but in a case like this where there is a marked course an accident like this should never have happened. If I am not racing next year I will be making sure I am there as a road marshal once again - hoping to make the course safe for the athletes.
Please be safe.
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ISHI - Japanese for DETERMINATION. Some would say I am stubborn - others opinionated - but in reality it is determined. I believe it is determination that got me through the challenges I have faced and allowed me to start this new and wonderful life. I will stay determined and we will have as much fun as we can along the way. Read along for the wonderful adventure.
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