Tag Archives: Triathlon

The New Year Brings New Goals!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

As we begin flying through the new 2012 calendar and say “whew” after running my first event of the new year, it is time to outline my goals for the year.  Instead of doing a half dozen events, I feel … Continue reading →

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Reflecting: What an Awesome Year 2011 Was!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

On this New Year’s Eve, I can’t help but reflect on how much I’ve grown in 2011 and how awesome the year was.   While 2009 was the year of firsts and 2010 was the year of obsessive burnout, 2011 … Continue reading →

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Triathlon Training Dashboard: Chart Two

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

In my first installment on the topic of creating a triathlon training dashboard, I discussed a few issues surrounding the data, some challenges with metrics such as tracking intensity and some feedback on a popular online workout tracking solution. In … Continue reading →

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Tips for Ocean Swimming

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

Swimming in the ocean is a really difficult thing for a lot of people.  As a triathlete, it is my least favorite sport to do and something I’ve struggled with for many years. Fear of death, discomfort in cold water, … Continue reading →

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Wet, Dreary, But Awesome: 2011 Carpinteria Triathlon

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

The Carpinteria Triathlon Sprint is the best triathlon on the central coast of California (at least according to me).  Despite heavy mist that slowly soaked everything to the core, cold air and an otherwise dreary day, the 2011 Carpinteria Triathlon … Continue reading →

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2011 Santa Barbara Triathlon: Awesomely Done!

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

2011 Santa Barbara Triathlon Sprint Finished! 1:07:29 -  22 of 24 <results available here> Given my crazy training year and the lack of ocean swimming practice I’ll take it! It was just fun to get out there on a beautiful … Continue reading →

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