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Mountains to Sound 2008

Mountains to Sound race 2008. 22+ miles of mountain biking, 43+ miles of road biking, 12.5 miles of kayaking, 19+ miles of running. 90+ degree heat!

Hagen and Matt both finished.
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  • Just some of the fluids Matt consumed on the race.  This was supplemented by water, lemonade, or other opportunities to be found along the run.

    Just some of the fluids Matt consumed on the race. This was supplemented by water, lemonade, or other opportunities to be found along the run.

  • Quick pause for a smile while getting ready.

    Quick pause for a smile while getting ready.

  • Arrived at the start with barely 10 minutes to spare.  Frantically getting the bikes ready to go!

    Arrived at the start with barely 10 minutes to spare. Frantically getting the bikes ready to go!

  • The amount of gear needed for this even is crazy!

    The amount of gear needed for this even is crazy!

  • Time for a pre-race photo.

    Time for a pre-race photo.

  • Common theme today: Matt munching on food.

    Common theme today: Matt munching on food.

  • The bikes are placed along the trail before the start.

    The bikes are placed along the trail before the start.

  • Races getting ready to go.

    Races getting ready to go.

  • Great views from Snoqualmie pass.

    Great views from Snoqualmie pass.

  • Soon these bad boys are going to be cruising down the mountain.

    Soon these bad boys are going to be cruising down the mountain.

  • I'm glad Jodee took some shots up here because I barely had time to look around and appreciate where we were.

    I'm glad Jodee took some shots up here because I barely had time to look around and appreciate where we were.

  • Bikes laying in waiting.

    Bikes laying in waiting.

  • And the race starts.  First everyone has to run about 1/2 mile or so to spread out the pack.  The first couple of miles of the trail is through a pitch black tunnel, so speading everyone out is a must.

    And the race starts. First everyone has to run about 1/2 mile or so to spread out the pack. The first couple of miles of the trail is through a pitch black tunnel, so speading everyone out is a must.

  • Hagen's getting on.

    Hagen's getting on.

  • Matt jumping on his bike.

    Matt jumping on his bike.

  • And off I go.

    And off I go.

  • Switch from mountain bike to road bike means the first change of shoes.  I'll be changing shoes 3 more times today (mtn bike shoes, road bike shoes, kayak water shoes, running shoes).

    Switch from mountain bike to road bike means the first change of shoes. I'll be changing shoes 3 more times today (mtn bike shoes, road bike shoes, kayak water shoes, running shoes).

  • More eating.

    More eating.

  • Off I go on the road bike.

    Off I go on the road bike.

  • And off I go on the decent.

    And off I go on the decent.

  • Better check for on coming relay racers flying out of the transition.

    Better check for on coming relay racers flying out of the transition.

  • Nice break under the 116th Street bridge. This picture gives a great view of the true nature of this kayak. Notice my drink resting in the "beer holder". Also, the black thing bolted on to my front right is where the fishing pole holder goes. :-)

    Nice break under the 116th Street bridge. This picture gives a great view of the true nature of this kayak. Notice my drink resting in the "beer holder". Also, the black thing bolted on to my front right is where the fishing pole holder goes. :-)

  • Consuming liquid was essential in 90 degree heat.

    Consuming liquid was essential in 90 degree heat.

  • Let's get this thing straightened out!

    Let's get this thing straightened out!

  • Better get back at it.

    Better get back at it.

  • The guy up in the top right-hand corner of this picture has the same kayak as me.  These are definitely not race boats... really just a recreational get-up.  We went roughly the same pace the whole way; I think I finished just a few yards before him.

    The guy up in the top right-hand corner of this picture has the same kayak as me. These are definitely not race boats... really just a recreational get-up. We went roughly the same pace the whole way; I think I finished just a few yards before him.

  • Nice to draft off of others if/when possible.

    Nice to draft off of others if/when possible.

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