After getting helped out of the Hudson, we were off on a 700 yard run (barefoot and in a wetsuit!) to the transition zone.  This is the spot where you have to get that wetsuit off quickly (thanks Pam cooking spray!), throw on your bike shoes, helmet, sunglasses and biking gloves, unrack your bike, walk …

The morning of the triathlon began with a 3:30am wakeup. I set 4 alarms due to my huge fear of oversleeping. I woke up EXCITED and blasted pump up music (Magic by B.O.B and Do For Love by Tupac were the most energizing) while I danced around my apartment and ate my pre-race banana and ½ a …

Triathlon’s require a lot of preperation before race day.  Because you’re swimming, biking and running there is so much to remember to pack.  Here’s my complete list of race day items: Tri Shorts Tri Top Wetsuit Swim cap Goggles and spare pair of goggles Goggle de-fogging spray Pam cooking spray (insider trick for wetsuit ease!) …

This weekend I participated in the NYC 10th annual triathlon and it was awesome! The race was enjoyable and scenic and I loved every second of it (and can’t wait to do another).  Here is a breakdown of how I did: Final Time: 2:59:48 1 Mile Swim: 20:39 Transition 1: 7:04 26 Mile Bike Ride: …

There are some pretty amazing pictures from the Tour De France. Below are two of my favorites. Some are a little scary (fallen bikers and what-not), but overall very cool.  Check out the rest here: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/07/2010_tour_de_france_-_part_i.html