Originally Posted: March 18, 2021
Although summer is often associated with rest and relaxation, Dartmouth students make the most of the summer months with class, internships, jobs, trip leading, studying abroad, training, and much more. Summer can often be just as stressful and hectic as any other term. After three months of all of that, Tri Team was craving a getaway before classes started for 17F. Thank goodness for Lincolnville, Maine, aka. “A Triathlete’s Paradise.” At Katie’s family cabin in Lincolnville, we swam, biked, and ran through beautiful scenery and gorgeous weather. Most of the group completed a challenging brick workout (despite Brandt fixing three bike malfunctions like flat tires before the workout even started) while the bikeless among us did a run and strength circuit. The rolling hills and crisp air were perfect for our daily runs, and even though the water in the pond was a bit chilly, a few brave souls wetsuited up and went for open water swims. While our workouts were intense, it was great to be able to train all together as a team again.
Lincolnville is great for triathletes, but it’s even better for a group of friends looking to have a great time (without wifi!). Russell was our fire master, keeping us nice and warm for the colder evenings. Katie was our master chef, whipping up chili and burritos, ice cream and blueberry crisp, and making sure we had lots of snacks -- all of which fit a stunning variety of dietary restrictions. We spent our free time kayaking, hiking up Mount Battie, meeting Katie’s aunt and grandparents, helping prepare meals, and laying on the dock or the hammock enjoying each other’s company. The view of the ocean from Mount Battie was worth the short (but steep) climb, and by the end of the day, after workouts, kayaking, hiking, and a 15-minute ab session led by Sonia, we were all ready to sit and tell jokes and stories around the fire.
This training trip gave us the chance to train in a beautiful place and recharge for the term ahead, including our next race, Buzzard’s Bay. Maine’s motto is “Worth A Visit,” and for all of us, it truly was. We returned to campus closer as teammates and friends and excited to find out what Tri adventures this term has in store.
SBR,
Emma
About the Author
Emma Rodriguez is a ‘20 studying Psychology and Women’s Studies. She enjoys banana and almond butter sandwiches and Collis salads. Her favorite (and slowest) leg of the triathlon is the run.
