Archive for May, 2011
RSR 32 – Another day in the water and travel tips
Episode number 32 of my daily triathlon training diary…. I got my workout in the freezing water today again but you know what? I am starting to get used to the temperature of the water here. Sounds crazy, I know, but there is something about it that is different than any other body of water […]
RSR 31 – Swimming on my day off… Dedicated or Insane?
Episode number 31 of my daily triathlon training diary…. Yes, today was suppose to be my day off but there is no way I can let a day go by without dipping my toes (frozen toes) into this cool, brisk water. I need to try to overcome that hyperventilating sensation you get when you are […]
RSR 30 – My first swim in the San Francisco Bay
Episode number 30 of my daily triathlon training diary…. Today’s training was a day I will not soon forget. It started with a cold water swim in the San Francisco Bay. Wow is that water cold! Once my body became numb I was fine and did about 30 minutes with no issues. Once I finished that […]
RSR 29 – Arrival In San Francisco
Episode number 29 of my daily triathlon training diary…. We arrived in San Francisco without any problems. Checked into our hotel and I headed out on a five mile run. There is no way I could have properly prepared for running on these hills… man it is tough! I ran past where the race transition […]
RSR 28 – Hello and Goodbye
Episode number 28 of my daily triathlon training diary…. I am packing up and saying goodbye to Florida as I head out to San Francisco California to prepare for my Escape from Alcatraz Race. I just finished packing up my bike and realized that I am WAY over-packed! This will be an interesting week of […]