Chuck and Terry Miffleton – Richmond residents who kindly offered me a homestay when they learned I planned on sleeping in my car for the weekend. Not only did they put me up Friday and Saturday night, they made me feel at home, they fed me, and they gave me a jug of Mandarin Heed! Then Terry got up Sunday morning and won a gold medal! Major props go out to Chuck and Terry.
Kate Meyer – A Kiwi, who had just spent a week in Tahiti training, will be competing in the Xterra World Championships in Hawaii next weekend, heading to South America next to work with orphans, and then moving to England as a primary school teacher! And I think I travel a lot!? If I had planned on sticking around for the post race party, she offered her extra bed to me since her room had two. I didn’t stick around but she did let me use her shower so I didn’t have to drive home stinky. Thanks Kate and best of luck in Hawaii!
Lisa and Jesse – Ran into my friend Lisa Thompson while getting my bike looked at by the mechanics, met her boyfriend Jesse, and they ended up treating me to lunch. The following day Jesse was out on the course cheering on Lisa, it was nice to hear my name called out as well! Really enjoyed hanging out with them and now I’ll probably have to find a race in La Jolla to do!
Daniel Clout – Another Kiwi I met. Kate and Daniel both made me realize I should probably plan on visiting New Zealand some day; all the Kiwis I met were really nice! Daniel is getting married next weekend when he gets back home. Best of luck with your marriage and with turning pro!
Nicole Klingler – The sole female triathlete in Lichenstein! I met her while out previewing the bike course. I thought I knew the course; she had a map with her. Between the two of us we ended up riding a little extra and then we finally hooked up with some others who were riding the course. Best of luck with your medical schooling and your triathlon career!