Ironman Melbourne Asia-Pacific Championship

This past Saturday I witnessed an AMAZING race at the Ironman Melbourne Asia-Pacific Championship.  If you did not have a chance to watch the race I feel bad for you, but don’t worry I will give you the results. Craig Alexander won going sub 8hrs for the first time in his career. And Caroline Steffen was a minute away from breaking the women Ironman WORLD RECORD.  This shows the world many things. 

Few simple things I took away….

-Ironman is an experience game (Top 2 male finishers just under 40years old)

-Racers need to be adaptable  (Craig using his bike skill as a weapon the past year)

-GREAT Quotes from Craig about race preparation. “The results have long been determined by preparation"

-8hrs in the ironman distance is like running a 4min mile. 

-Advancements in the female pro field are charging ahead!

-Watching 2 racers run shoulder to shoulder during an Ironman marathon is one of the coolest things ever!

-Both male and female races at the World Championship this year will be CRAZY to watch!!

-The sport as a whole is getting faster

This was a monumental race and I am sure the rest of the 2012 season will have many more kick A** races to come.

Capitol View Triathlon Highlight Video

Watch this highlight video for the Capitol View Triathlon!! If you have not done the race before, you should really think about signing up. Its a fun race that you will really enjoy! Also if you have any questions about the race just ask. I am the bike course race director this year and excited to help in any way that I can.  If I don't know the answer to your question I will know who to send you to.  ENJOY!  

Click the link below to look at the race website.

Capitol View Triathlon Website

Picture Tab is UP

Still a work in progress, but put together some pictures under the picture tab on the top of the blog. Will continue to add more from over the years as I find the time. A picture can say a thousand words!   ENJOY!!

Freight Train News

Today I got some news that hit me like a freight train.  After many hours in the cold winter weather and the hot indoor trainer rides in prep for IM St. George. I will not be able to compete in the race this year.  Watch the video below to find out what happened. 

Medial Retinaculum "Right side of picture in middle"

“It's not whether you got knocked down; it's whether you get back up.” 

-Vince Lombardi

Never stop believing!