Currently: Sitting at coffee shop. With el chico. In front of fire place. Feet up. Still in desperate need of compression/recovery socks. Other-than-that, SOLID.
Gonna let the photos do the talking here – I’m pretty much all talked-out for today. 
Essentially, I had a less than stellar race today: I couldn’t feel my feet until 15 minutes after the race ended, and I had a T1 that leaves me hoping I won’t be disowned by my family. Or Peace Coffee Racing. Or UMN TRI. So… definitely not my A-game. But I still placed (2nd in my AG), so it’s hard to complain too much. If you want more coverage from this weekend’s action, check these out:
Manitou 2010 Official Results Online
In terms of a race REVIEW, here’s what’s up: Manitou. Is. Awesome. The course? Awesome. The swag? Awesome. The fans? Awesome. The race organization/management? Awesome. The transition being closed for 1:45 before my wave even entered the water? Not so awesome, but I’ll plan for that next year. Yeah… NEXT YEAR! I’ll be back.
And before I get to the photos, I need to do a several major mad props shoutouts.UMN (University of Minnesota) TRI is really cleaning up this summer. Andrew Turner, David Preston, Cody Stadler, Sam Janicki, Tom Kandiko, Matt Dodds, Matthew Priess, Aaron Barlow, Claire Chandler, Tracy Powell, Megan Brandes, Susanne Gabrielson (reppin’ overseas!), and hey, I’ll throw myself in, Erika Sperl-Imhoff. Look out for these names. We’re comin’ at you.
Another big up to el chico, my boyfriend, who also raced today at Trinona and finished 7th overall (!!) and 3rd in his age group! It makes me nervous to do the same race as you…! 
This is an exact copy of my album on facebook. All photo credit goes to my mamacita – I am so happy and thankful you came!! You should be able to click on the image for the full size. Hope you all had a lovely weekend. Ciao!
-E
THE. END.
Until 2011.
Comment By: Karyn
June 13th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
LOVE the pictures. and LOVE that you can’t wait to go back next year. rock on chica
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Comment By: claire
June 13th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
congrats lady! You did stellar and so did your boyf! You look awesome too!
Comment By: Erica
June 13th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Great pictures and congrats on placing that’s wonderful.
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Comment By: Joanna Sutter (Fitness & Spice)
June 14th, 2010 at 7:57 am
Awesome photo story. You are crazy impressive, girl!
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Comment By: Matt
June 14th, 2010 at 8:19 am
Sperly! I just found your blog
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Comment By: Betsy
June 14th, 2010 at 9:01 am
I was out there cheering on my boy and I saw you heading out on the run….nice racing chica! Even though I had my day on Saturday I was sooo wanting to be out there for that short, fast, fun race! I stood and watched the 12 year old girls come into T2…you could learn a lot from those kids on improving T times – they rocked it. I was so impressed!
Comment By: kelsey@snackingsquirrel.com
June 14th, 2010 at 10:22 am
WOW! u inspire me like crazy girl!!! wow such a great post- GREAT PHOTOS TOO LOVE <3
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Comment By: Chelsea
June 14th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Congratulations! Placing second in your AG on a less than stellar day is a pretty big accomplishment in itself. Looks like it was chilly out there.
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Comment By: lindsay
June 14th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Love the photos. They explain it all. Looks cold! I’m sure it wasn’t though. Now, go rest up and happy recovery week!
Comment By: Abby
June 14th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Awesome job, friend!!!
Also, where can I get myself one of those wetsuits.. THEY ARE HOTTTT!
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Comment By: Emily (A Nutritionist Eats)
June 14th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Congratulations AGAIN! You are amazing!!!
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Comment By: kate
June 14th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
congratulations woman! i am so impressed by your atheltic prowess. ( i don’t know how you actually spell that
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Comment By: Lauren
June 14th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Hi! I just found your blog and I love it! I’m in the process of buying my first road bike with the high hopes of finishing a triathalon in october!! Your blog is so motivating! Any tips for a newbie!?
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Comment By: Molly
June 15th, 2010 at 12:26 am
pretty sure you are amazing. wow erika, you are simply amazing! way to go girl!
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Comment By: Aimee (I Tri To Be Me)
June 15th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Great pictures! Congrats on your 2nd place win!
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Comment By: DRog
June 15th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Thanks for visiting my blog! I am new to Tri (have never done one) but have a couple lined up for this summer…GREAT pictures wow
-D
Comment By: Jon
June 16th, 2010 at 6:45 am
Just found your blog. Congrats on placing 2nd!
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Comment By: Chuck
June 17th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Awesome results and congrats on the race! Where was it? I like your tri kit- the colors are really cool- it looks a lot like mine. Who are racing for now?
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