USAT CEO Rocky Harris and some of our Elite Team USA Paratriathletes at the OPTC last week.

Every visit to the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center is special to me. I have had the privilege to spend many weeks there over the years. Last week’s trip there stands out as extra special. USA Triathlon assembled a working group of four coaches, four athletes, three non-profits and USAT staff to plan for the next Paralympic quad - the four years leading up to the Paris 2024 games.

Deep in thought…considering all options. Photo by Aaron Scheidies

After two and half days, we had evaluated all of our current Tokyo 2020 processes, then thought through everything from youth paratriathlon to creating a national race series. The ideas were impressive and the participation was impassioned and thoughtful. We all left feeling like the meeting was well worth our time and travel. The opportunity to catch up with each other was priceless.

And, it snowed! I didn’t get many pictures, but Pikes Peak was huge and snow-covered during the morning light as I walked into the main building.

Til next year OPTC!