First Official Beaver Triathlon and Back with a Beaver Vengence

Recently, I was informed that the 3 people in the world that actually read my blog have been missing my updates. For the 3 of you (my mother is not included in this 3), my apologies. I didn't realize anyone would notice, much less care, that I was taking an unscheduled hiatus from my blogging efforts. (I do occasionally blog for Back Country Outfitters. If you are jones-ing for a little Rice, you can sometimes find me there).

One of my 3 readers reminded, with a healthy dose of guilt, that I have made promises to the blog-o-sphere. Oh, how those words have rung in my ears, so I am back to make good.

My unscheduled hiatus did give me a chance to build up a reservoir of issues to discuss, but I must start with a major announcement.

Team Beaver is pleased to bring you the First Official Beaver Triathlon. In order to honor Beaver-Fest, the Beaverdale neighborhood street festival, busy little beavers will run, bike ride, and then swim (in beer and fun).
















First Event: The Beaver-Dash 5k. We'll meet in front of Backcountry and then either run or walk or a combination of the two around the flat, residential streets of Beaverdale. After the "race," we'll round up some bloody marys and watch the parade.

Second Event: The Half-Way to St. Patrick's Day Bike Ride to Cumming. The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick sponsor an annual bike ride to Cumming complete with Irish karaoke, potato contests, and pizza. We'll ride our bikes from Beaverdale to Orlando's, meet up with the ride, and then roll to Cumming and back: 30 miles round-trip.
















Third Event: Beaver-Fest. There's no pool around Beaverdale and it's a little nippy to swim. Thankfully, Back Country has offered us the use of a kiddie pool full of beer to swim in while enjoying the sights, sounds, flavors, and smells of Beaver-Fest, an event truely un-matched in fun.


















[Beaver on a stick]

We are inviting folks who don't feel up to the all-day-challenge, to create a relay team. You do need to register for some of these events: the run and the bike ride are for charity. Visit the websites for more information.

For this little beaver there are some downsides. Yes, I realize that this is not the healthiest triathlon a person who is trying to lose weight could embark on. Yes, there will be alcohol in irresponsible amounts, pizza, and possibly some fried foods. No, I am not actually prepared to run a 5-k on my still, somewhat gimpy hip.

The upside: I am going to do it anyway. And, I am looking forward to the camaraderie and the support of doing a "race" with my fellow beavers. I promise to give the running section (my weakest event) my all. I think the Beaver Triathlon will help me reignite some of those warm feelings of balancing a lot of fun with my physical activities.















Beavers are the hardest working animals in the animal kingdom. I've got a lot of hard work in my future, so in my celebration of Beaver-Fest, and the first official Beaver-Triatholn, I hope a little beaver will rub off on me.