Yesterday we had a nice family road trip to San Diego to drop my bike off at a friend’s house and then to meet my parents for lunch. We ate at Swami’s on the PCH in Encinitas, which I highly recommend if you’re around that way. Thankfully Charlie is a great traveler and loves the car. He alternated between the ground at Elizabeth’s feet, her lap and a cozy place on the console between me and Elizabeth.

It was a great family day.

But now… unfortunately, I’m packing up for a week away from my two favorites. After months and months and months of training and preparation, I’m headed up to Penticton, BC, Canada for Ironman Canada. The race is next Sunday (Aug. 30), but I’m headed up early to get the lay of the land and get organized and settled and relaxed before the race.

Hopefully I’ll post some stories about Charlie from up there to help ease being away!