A quick note and update from Austria 70.3

Just a quick note, for those that were tracking the race, Heathers day ended at the 20km mark of the ride with a crash on the bike. SHE IS OK....some nice road rash and a good cut above her eye. With the helmet making contact withe the road, her day was done. It ended up that when she hit, it took a good slice out of her tire so she would not have continued.
She was taken to the hospital and returned to the race site.
Heather decided at the time I came upon her crash, that after a chat and some checks of the important places (collar bone, wrists) that she would continue on to the hospital on her own, and I was to ride on and finish it for US.
I got to see her on my run, so my heart was suddenly much better.
Leaving the one you love in an ambulance and trying to ride the remaining 70km with my mind only on her......well, lets say, I will not soon forget it.
We are back at the hotel....and as you all know, a conld "pop" heals many wounds.

We will drop a note tomorow morning....but for now....food is needed badly.

Sorry if we worried anyone.....but 4 is done....12 to go.

Brian and Heather