Hey guys,
So, as of this week, I got a very nice surprise in my e-mail inbox-I've qualified for the 2014 Olympic Distance US National Championships in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!! For my performance at Lake Royale of this year(the one where I broke my wrist starting the run), I had qualified and could run at Olympic Nationals! Now, this was super exciting to experience, just getting that e-mail was really cool, like eye-opening, almost as if it was a reward for such a hard 2013. But you all know how tough the sport of triathlon is, physically, mentally, and emotionally-but don't forget financially! I am regretful to say that due to my current financial situation I will not be able to afford to go to Milwaukee this year, but hopefully I will still be able to save up some money for years down the road. It's hard to fund all of your races and gear and travel! So, an up and a down, but regardless, this is a plus-definitely a good experience to have had! Maybe I'll be able to swing getting to a Sprint National Championship sometime down the road, we all can hope! Just an update.
Happy training guys!
Through all our races, you've gotta have some fun out of it. This is my first time just casually swimming in White Lake.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Commitment Day 5k
Hey guys,
Happy New Year! After all of the festivities and parties of last night, I headed to bed early, resting for the January 1st Lifetime Fitness Commitment Day 5k. This is a 5k race that Lifetime has developed to inspire people to commit to a healthier lifestyle for the year. This race actually had a great turnout, with over 700 people! It was ran by FS Series, which did a fantastic job of putting on a great race, despite different start and finish locations. Moving along, the weather was really great, not too cold and sunny.
The countdown started, from 15 seconds to zero, and we started-FAST! I recently bought the Garmin 910XT, and I used it for this run, and for about our first minute of our race we were running below a 4:30 mile pace. But eventually, myself and another runner broke away from the group, and we were running alone, side by side, battling it out. At around a mile and a half, I made my move, and gained about 5 meters on him. I waited to see if he would respond, and after about 15 seconds, he still hadn't, and so I put on more heat. I got out of his range of sight, as we were on a winding greenway, and maintained as best I could. I did my best to hold on, but I could tell I was fading fast in the last half a mile or so. But, as we got closer to the finishing stretch, I was able to kick it up some more, and held on for the overall male title, which was great! An amazing way to start the New Year, I think.
I hope everyone had a safe, fun, and happy New Year! Let this year be your year, stay motivated, inspired, and hopeful. Be careful with injuries, with races, and with your gear, of course! But just enjoy training and racing, above all else. Have a great 2014 everyone!
Happy training!
Happy New Year! After all of the festivities and parties of last night, I headed to bed early, resting for the January 1st Lifetime Fitness Commitment Day 5k. This is a 5k race that Lifetime has developed to inspire people to commit to a healthier lifestyle for the year. This race actually had a great turnout, with over 700 people! It was ran by FS Series, which did a fantastic job of putting on a great race, despite different start and finish locations. Moving along, the weather was really great, not too cold and sunny. 
I hope everyone had a safe, fun, and happy New Year! Let this year be your year, stay motivated, inspired, and hopeful. Be careful with injuries, with races, and with your gear, of course! But just enjoy training and racing, above all else. Have a great 2014 everyone!
Happy training!
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