Early season results have been good enough to qualify for the 2013 Age Group Nationals in the Oly distance this summer. It's pretty cool as you have to incur some podium finishes to qualify. Unfortunately I can't attend but Ms. Manners says it is still nice to be asked, even if you can't attend the party.
Speaking of finishes... missed first place this past weekend by.... wait for it..... SIX SECONDS. No way I could have made up the time (as ridiculous as that sounds). I had nothing left in the tank; I put it all into the course... just the way are supposed to in this sport. But really, six seconds? It's all good.