All I want for Christmas....

Ok everyone - I know that it is supposed to the season of giving and such but I really, really, really want this.

A Confirmed Race Registration for Challenge Roth Full Distance Triathlon Race for 2015.   

On early Saturday morning (dec 6) - REALLY EARLY  - 3:00am PST early - I have one last chance to grab a slot through on-line registration. What I like about this is that I will also get to make a donation if successful to a worthy charity as part of my registration - which I think is a really great thing the Roth group is doing.

Here is the issue there are only 300 spots and I am as anxious as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs that I again will not be fast enough again.  I just HAVE to do this race. 

The last time I was this anxious about something was when I was waiting to see if I had gotten one of 10 coveted spots for Team Nathan in 2009. 

So if you could all do a power hum, fingers and toes crossing thing for me I would really appreciate it. Oh and if you don't mind when you sit on Santa's lap could you mention that your friend Shaun (Shaunene - just in case he does not have the shortened version on file) really wants to race in Challenge Roth in 2015  I sure would appreciate it. 

Thanks everyone- now to go double check my wireless connection speed and  work on my typing speed

Peace out

Shaun


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