1st 1 Mile Non-Stop

Today I had the fire to get a mile in without stopping.  It felts awesome.  I did it in 31:15.  I'd like to get it down to 28 minutes by race day.  I then did a 2000, 2000 and 3200 ...... so 2 mile overall.  I think the 3200 was about 13:16.  Everything felt awesome, aside from my foot which I tweaked the night prior.  Next big goal is 1.5 miles non-stop.

Win An Entry To Escape From Alcatraz

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Escape From Alcatraz triathlon. As one of the most unique triathlons in the world, the San Francisco-based race boasts a sold-out field year after year. We know that many of you have jumped off of the ferry and braved the icy, choppy conditions of the Pacific Ocean–we want to hear your stories.

Send us a short anecdote (less than 200 words) about your best (or worst) experience at the Escape From Alcatraz triathlon. We will post some of the top entries on our website. The best story will be featured in a future issue of Triathlete Magazineand the author will receive a coveted slot to the 2011 Escape From Alcatraz triathlon.

Email Liz Hichens at Lhichens@competitorgroup.comwith your anecdote. Remember to have fun with it and keep it under 200 words. We also encourage you to send in a photo or two that we can use in case your story is chosen for the magazine. All entries must be received by March 31.

25:53....a new personal best for my Beacon Hill running loop!! Core Training is Paying Off!

I honestly can't believe it!!  Today I did my neighborhood running loop (Beacon Hill, which is about 1 mile from downtown Seattle) for the first time since last Fall and I beat my personal best of 27 minutes, 3 seconds by 1 minute and 10 seconds.  Holy smokes....first course run of the season and it's my best ever.  I now know that core conditioning in addition to the regular tri training is key.  I'm on Day 19 of a core workout program that has been doing some amazing things.  It's hard work and I had a constant sore for the first seven days of it, but it's that good sore feeling.  So with that being said....I'm totally stoked!!

If any of you want the specs on the program, shoot me an email to sjogren@gmail.com and I'll send you the specs and answer any questions you might have.

Hope everyone else's training is going awesome too.  

Cheers! 

Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Poll

I ran across this poll widget and thought it would be fun to do a race poll.

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New Footage from 2009 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

Here's some new footage from 2009 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon! Two thousand competitors off the boat and into the water within SIX MINUTES! Gives a really great feel of what it's like jumping off the boat.

Escape from Alactraz Triathlon 2009 Swim Start 1 from Rick Gaston on Vimeo.