News from Matt:
I need to preface my schedule with a bit of bad news. I was involved in a bike accident on Friday here at Wrightsville Beach. I was hit by a car when he decided to make a left turn and cut right in front of me. I cracked my helmet open and had a pretty good concussion. Fortunately, nothing is broken although my left shoulder is pretty sore and the top of my left foot is pretty swollen, not to mention a healthy bit of road rash. I just went to a sports orthopedist, and found out that I actually separated my shoulder. It's an AC 2 separation that will heal on its own. I just started physical therapy the other day, and they are saying it will be 6-8 weeks before I am 100%. However, I think I will be able to start training and racing again before that.
I am pushing very hard to be back in time to be able to race in time for the Philadelphia Insurance Tri.
So here is my tentative schedule for remainder of the season:
Philadelphia Insurance Tri - 27 June
San Francisco ITU Pan Am Cup - 11 July
Amica Triathlon at Lake Wylie* - 25 July
Bandits Challenge Triathlon* - 8 August
Elite National Championships - 22 August
Wilmington YMCA Triathlon* - 19 September
Ironman 70.3 Augusta? - 27 September
Pinehurst Triathlon* - 10 October
*North Carolina Triathlon Series Races
I'll keep you posted on my shoulder and when I back 100%.
-Matt Wisthoff