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West Point Sprint Triathlon – August 16, 2026
This was my first triathlon since May 2025 because of a “series of unfortunate events”: had surgery for my broken right foot, PT after the surgery; left hamstring, PT for that; got a cold from swimming/nasal infection; rolled right ankle; right Achilles injury and PT for that… So, it was pretty exciting to feel ready…
In 2012, West Point was my second triathlon ever. I was so nervous then, I drove up so I could ride and run the course — but I couldn’t run it, because a cadet was guarding the entrance of Camp Buckner with a machine gun. (These guys take their security, and their studies, VERY seriously.).…
In 2012, West Point was my second triathlon ever. I was so nervous then, I drove up so I could ride and run the course — but I couldn’t run it, because a cadet was guarding the entrance of Camp Buckner with a machine gun. (These guys take their security, and their studies, VERY seriously.).…