Pacific Grove Triathlon

Well, Pacific Grove was a blast. First Olympic distant tri. Successful day. Time was 3:29:11 Transitions were better, swim was good but need to work allot on bike. 3rd loop on the run was best time. I need to get more confident to push myself and improve. I hope to really cut my time down in my next event. Not sure where but have to wait and see. Probably will do a sprint and really push myself to gain more confidence. Will have some more news in a couple of days that will effect my training drasticly so stay tuned

Alcatraz Triathlon

Well, this weekend is the Alcatraz Triathlon. Not competing but volunteering to work at it. Also hosting and elite athlete. This is probubly one of the toughest ones there is. Being a rookie I don't want to kill my new found activity so I'll just observe and learn from these great people. I have my own event coming in 2 weeks at Pacific Grove. Stepped up to Olympic distance. Just want to go and have fun and again test myself. I'll post pictures after this weekend. Been doing alot of bike riding 35 and 45 milers just to get those skills up. Also rode up Mt Tamalpias. 2800' elevation gain. Now when I look at the Mountian it has an all new meaning for me!!! Well, more to come!!!

SF Marathon

Well, Tomorrow is the 1/2 Marathon for me. Want to do the distance because it's 1 part of the 70.3 Ironman. Can't wait to see how I do. Excited yes!! Doing allot of steps to see how far I can push myself. I was so sedentary for so long it gets pretty exciting to go on this challenge of myself. More updates to come!!!

Bill

Leaving the Swim

Leaving the water after my first Tri swim. Yes I am smilling because it was so much fun.

1st Triathlon was a success

WOW

What a day. 1st Tri and had a great time. Lots of hard work paid off. After trying to figure this out I only got and idea of what needs to be done. Found out what my strenghts are and also found out my weaknesses are. T1 an T2 needs lots of work. I shouldn't worry about speed but efficency. In the swim I went out to fast and had to slow to recover but still finished fine. T1 was slow, I have to remember to not rush but be quick. I'll work on that. The bike was ok and need to get better speed. T2 was good but not fast. Run was good. Need to pick up the pace. Great experiance for the 1st time. On to Pacific Grove Tri on the 10 of September. Keep you up to date on the training.