Today was a busy day with meetings and last minute preparations on paratriathletes’ equipment. I was so glad Stephen Schulte, president of ProCare Prosthetics (Suwanee, GA) made the trip out. Stephen and his family arrived last night and, despite some jet lag, he was all about helping Jason Gunter make final preparations before Saturday’s race. Stephen checked off Jason’s swim leg, cycling leg, and running leg. The biggest thing we noticed earlier this week was that the running leg was not holding the necessary vacuum seal. Without the proper seal, the equipment is problematic. Stephen came prepared to do whatever was necessary. Turns out, he replaced an entire pump system on the running leg. Now its holding excellent vacuum. Thanks, Stephen!
Any athlete’s last day before a big competition becomes a mixture of trying to relax while also keeping on a game face. Several member’s of Gunter’s family made the trip to watch Jason so portions of today were spent relaxing with them. We also, however, spent at least half the day laying out equipment and checking off our own lists.
I am extremely proud of all the paratriathletes competing tomorrow, not just our two from Getting2Tri. I was amazing for me to look around the paratriathletes’ briefing this morning and see the talent assembled in the room. I think this will be one of the most competitive paratriathletes’ event ever. Good luck to all.
As a final shot before I get myself to bed, here are some pictures from the final day before triathlon’s most famous endurance race.
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Go Jason!!! We are praying and hoping that you accomplish your goal. Keep pushing.
Good luck!