Xterra West Championships

Drove out yesterday to Lake Las Vegas for Xterra West Championships. Been 5 years since I'd raced an Xterra Championship race. The course was, typical Xterra fashion, gnarly. I went hard on the bike. Began run and was told 2nd in age, 1st one minute ahead. I was a happy camper. I've been running our hilly trails hard here in Marshall Canyon and this was no different. Then disaster struck. My entire right quad seized and cramped up as hard as a rock twice it's size. My race ended there. After the quad, my left hamstring felt neglected and decided to blow too. Incapacitated. Could not move. I was no longer happy. Having never DNF'd, I could have easily talked myself into it, but soldiered on and trotted/cramped/limped a very slow run. Dang it. I know this is part of racing. I just wish it wasn't today!!!!!!! :)

Talmadge

This is Team Talmadge. Talmadge competed this past Sunday in the triathlon. Talmadge has Cerebral Palsy. He swam, biked and ran with some assistance. Simply amazing. Talmadge and his team, they rock. They are on my hero list. And my hero list is short........

Jodi rocks Boston Marathon!!!!

With a game plan of running 3:15 in Boston this past Monday, Jodi ran her first mile in 7:30. Then ran every mile left of the 26.2 miles @ an even 7:30 pace to finish in 3 hours and 17 minutes. On their stat page they have 1,884 qualified competitor's in her age group alone, and Jodi placed 17th!!! Pretty good for a full time working triathlete nurse!!!! Nice going JODI!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!

To all the clinic attendee's who competed this past Sunday: You all rock!!! You've got what it takes! You ALL looked strong. Keep it up!!!!!!!! See you soon.

Boston Marathon this Monday!!!

Jodi leaves for Boston tomorrow. Her marathon is Monday. I am excited for her. She will have a good time and enjoy herself with good friend Suzy. With 99.% of her training on hilly trails as in this pic, she is ready. Good luck to Jodi and Suzy. You guys earned this!!!

Bonelli Tri this Sunday!!!!!

This Sunday 8 a.m. the same course we held clinic, will be the course for the race. You athlete's who attended our camp are good to go!!!!!! More than able. Beyond ready. Just show up!!! Promise to be a good time!!!! I intend on racing hard to defend my 1st place overall last year. But then again, any and all of you can take that away!!!! See you there! Say hi!!!!

Icing on the cake!!!!

Thank you to those with all the kind word's in received emails today. You are now prepared. You know mentally and physically you can conquer next week's course (you did it)!!! The water is not too cold, the hill's are now not too steep, and the run is under your belt.
On another note, the giveaway raffles were obviously a big hit. Not shown here in photo are the two pairs of AVIA running shoes, Shimano cycling shoes, and bike stands given away. Thank you Corey McCroskey!!!!!

Group A at top of Widow Maker!!

Clinic attendee Chris took this shot after everyone maxed their heart rate out up Widow maker. Great job everybody!!! Wasn't that fun?????:) Group's B,C and D pic's soon to follow!!!!!!

Clinic athlete's rocked today!!!!!!

35(our max) triathletes attended our clinic today. I could see improvement and confidence in everyone, and I mean every single athlete at the end of the day. What a wonderful group we had. The swim, the bike, the run, the fun in between. You all rocked. You are all ready. Check back for clinic photo's here in the next few days.!!! Thanks for coming and we WILL see you soon!!!!!! A huge thanks to Hammer Nutrition and Corey with Coates Cyclery. Two of the best in their business. Like everyone today, you guys ROCK!!!!!!!!

Triathlon Clinic tomorrow!!!!!!!

8 a.m. Swim Beach southside Bonelli Park!!!!!! See you there!!!!

Attention Future Ironmen and Women!!!!!!

Clinic instructor Jodi Ruby did her her very first triathlon at Bonelli Park in one of the LA Tri Series events 10 years ago... She has since gone on to win her division in five different Ironman races amongst many other high profile half Ironman's. She could do it..........you can do it!!! Welcome and be excited for Sunday. It all starts here!!!!!!!

Bang for your buck!!!!!

For 135.00+late fee you can still sign up for the triathlon in Newport beach this weekend. Then for another 35 bucks they will hold your race bag and give it to you race morning.
Or you can invest 55.00 towards your triathlon future for four hours of fun, education, instruction and still get a race rehearsal in. Yes, we will cover the equivalent of a sprint distance tri when all is said and done. With hired county lifeguards, park permit fee's and athlete insurance, our prices sooo low, it is obvious we are doing this because we love the sport. Get in while you still can......... And come experience the love!!!!

Clinic is near!!!!!!

Hi everyone. For those entered in Sunday's triathlon clinic, you should be excited. It will be ultra informative, pro active, fun and enjoyable. There is no pressure, this is for you, the athlete. Some will be getting one on one attention at times, while other's will be able to push the pace with their assigned group. This clinic is all about you. Please do NOT be timid on asking for help individually. If we see you need it, we will address it. During discussions and instruction, no question is a bad question. That is why we are here. To share, instruct and demonstrate everything under the triathlon sun. So.... come with a smile and be excited!!!!!!! We promise you will leave with both.

MVP!!!

Jodi will present a special award to one of the clinic's most improved of the day. You may not know how to swim, bike or run before Sunday..............but you will after!!!!!!!!!

Sunday sign up

For those inquiring: There will be day-of-clinic registration. But without pre -reg. can not guarantee a bike or wetsuit. So be sure and bring!

Bikes for Clinic..................

Getting some inquiries on bikes. Yes there will be Felt and Giant bikes there for demo. But if you are real new and/or do not have a bike for clinic we must know ahead of time. You must be pre registered. Then contact us. Then a bicycle will be reserved for you. And off on the start of your triathlon life you'll be!!!!

April 11th Clinic

Over the top, off the hook, that's what our clinic, or more like mini-day camp, promises to be!!!! That's the water we will practice swim entry, actual swimming, and swim exiting. Then it's transition practice right here!!! Learn from the pro's!! Yes we cater mostly to newcomer-beginner's, but for those who need/desire big hurt speed, our instructor's will deliver for them also!!!!! Everyone, and we mean everyone, no matter how new or advanced get's the attention they require. Schwag bags chock full of goodies, and enough Hammer Nutrition to get you thru an Ironman!!!! Oh, and free raffle giveaway's? Uh huh! Oh, bike demo's? Yep. Pull the trigger. Sign up. You do not want to miss this one!