By now, most of you probably know that one of my favorite things about my favorite race (Ironman Wisconsin) is my homestay mom, Kari Myrland. Way back in 2006 when I went to do this race for the first time, I was matched up with Kari, who had volunteered to provide a homestay for a pro.
Her last kid had just gone away to college and I think I hardly let her have a week of empty next before I moved in for two weeks . . . and then proceeded to return every September (except last year 
), usually for an extended stay. Most years, Kari races the ironman with me as well. Staying with her in Madison is like being home away from home and our friendship is one of the things that has me so in love with this race experience. And finally, this week, we have her here with us in Tucson for some sunny outdoor winter riding and an opportunity to repay a small amount of the hospitality she has extended to us over the years!
She tells me running back home in Madison right now requires a bit more attire than we wore for our morning jog here today . . .
Then we took her for an outdoor swim/ tanning session, and to lunch at one of our favorite cafes in town, Café Passe on 4th Street downtown.
And a visit to our hood would not be complete without dinner and a view of the city lights from the JW Marriott’s patio . . .
It was a beautiful night! Sleep time now—we are smashed!
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