Here's kind of quick chrono of the week.
*Monday, Jan 5th - Training begins. Jumped in the pool for the first time in a while and definitely felt the pain. Uggghhhhhh. All the upper body muscles felt like lead. Weighed in at 190 lbs. Haven't weighed that since high school. Would like to get down to 180, maybe even 175.
*Tues, Jan 6th - Went to Spin Class. Definitely felt the pain in that too. :) Spin instructor/class is great, so think Tues morning spin will become routine.
*Weds, Jan 7th - Hit the treadmail. Wanted to do 8 minute miles for 5 miles. Felt the pain again and did 8.5 minute miles for 4 miles.
*Thurs, Jan 8th - Paid the $417 for the race.....so no backing out now. Also hit the pool again in the a.m. and it felt much better than Monday.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
165 Days, 15 Hours, 49 Minutes
Just updated the countdown on the upper right hand side of the site.
165 Days, 15 Hours, 49 Minutes until the race. Yeahhhhhhh!!!
Have yet to fork over the $400, but most certainly will do it by the Jan 15th cut-off.
Happy New Years to everyone and if you're not doing Alcatraz, it's the perfect time to set another type of physical goal/challenge for the 2009!
165 Days, 15 Hours, 49 Minutes until the race. Yeahhhhhhh!!!
Have yet to fork over the $400, but most certainly will do it by the Jan 15th cut-off.
Happy New Years to everyone and if you're not doing Alcatraz, it's the perfect time to set another type of physical goal/challenge for the 2009!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Walter and the Singing Santa
I know...this has absolutely nothing to do w/ the race, but tis the Season. It's a clip of my dog Walter and the singing Santa. Congrats to everyone who made the lottery and to those who didn't, there's the 2nd lottery coming up, so best of luck on that one. Happy Holidays!!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
2009 Escape from Alcatraz- Random Drawing Winner
I can't believe it. I got the lottery again! Yahooooooo!!! I'm so excited!!!
All the lottery winners are on the site now via this link.
Here's the email I just received:
Congratulations PERRY SJOGREN!
You are one of the exceptional triathletes that has been selected as a Random Drawing Winner for the 2009 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. As a Random Drawing Winner, you receive a slot in the 2009 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon to be held in San Francisco on June 14, 2009.
On June 14, you will get to jump off a perfectly good boat into the frigid water of the San Francisco Bay, swim with 2000 of your best friends from Alcatraz to Little Marina Green. You will climb out of the water and run (with or without shoes) one half mile to the transition area, jump on your bike and ride 18 miles (most people say that it is all up hill) and then run 8 miles under the Golden Gate Bridge, through the sands of Baker Beach, up the infamous sand ladder and back to Marina Green to the finish line. What a great way to spend the day!
All the lottery winners are on the site now via this link.
Here's the email I just received:
Congratulations PERRY SJOGREN!
You are one of the exceptional triathletes that has been selected as a Random Drawing Winner for the 2009 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. As a Random Drawing Winner, you receive a slot in the 2009 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon to be held in San Francisco on June 14, 2009.
On June 14, you will get to jump off a perfectly good boat into the frigid water of the San Francisco Bay, swim with 2000 of your best friends from Alcatraz to Little Marina Green. You will climb out of the water and run (with or without shoes) one half mile to the transition area, jump on your bike and ride 18 miles (most people say that it is all up hill) and then run 8 miles under the Golden Gate Bridge, through the sands of Baker Beach, up the infamous sand ladder and back to Marina Green to the finish line. What a great way to spend the day!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 2009 Lottery is Open!!
The lottery is now open for the 2009 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Whoohooo!!!
Click here to sign up!
In addition to the Lottery Registration, this form is also for Open Relay Registration, Elite Registration, and Challenged Athlete Registration. Corporate Challenge Registration will be available January 2009.
Good luck to everyone entering!
Click here to visit the official web site.
I've also started the countdown til race day on the upper right of this site. :)
Click here to sign up!
In addition to the Lottery Registration, this form is also for Open Relay Registration, Elite Registration, and Challenged Athlete Registration. Corporate Challenge Registration will be available January 2009.
Good luck to everyone entering!
Click here to visit the official web site.
I've also started the countdown til race day on the upper right of this site. :)
Monday, October 20, 2008
2009 Escape from Alcatraz Entry Options
Hi All, I pulled this from the official Escape from Alcatraz site. Lottery for '09 is just around the corner. Good luck for those entering the lottery. I'm definitely throwing my name into the hat again.
2009 Escape from Alcatraz Entry Options
1. Qualify through the Escape to Alcatraz Triathlon Series
The Escape to Alcatraz Triathlon Series consists of up to 10 events, geographically unique, across the US and Internationally. All but one of these events are licensed to outside event promoters. Each event is awarded up to 50 race slots. The top 40 men & women across 12 age-groups will qualify for the following Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. The race may use the remaining 10 slots at their discretion.
2009 Escape to Series Events*
London Triathlon: London, England
Triathlon at Pacific Grove: Pacific Grove, CA
Le Triathlon de Gerardmer: Gerardmer, France
Westchester Triathlon: Rye, NY
Escape to Bermuda Triathlon**: Bermuda
Florida’s Great Escape: Clermont, FL
*Subject to change
**The Escape to Bermuda Tri only qualifies the top male & female in each age group.
2. Qualify by winning your age group the previous year
Those who win their age group in the previous year’s Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon will automatically earn a spot in the following year’s race.
3. Earn a spot through the Random Drawing
Hopeful participants may enter the random drawing. This random drawing is held in two parts. Registration for the first drawing for 2009 will open December 1st and the first draw is usually held on or very close to December 15th. Registration will be available here on this website beginning December 1. All those not chosen in the first drawing are automatically entered in the second drawing. New entries are also accepted for those that missed the first round. The second and final drawing is usually held on or very close to February 1st.
Depending on the following criteria, your chances for getting chosen in the drawing are based on the following priorities (in order)
Competed 5 or more times
Competed 3 or more times
Everyone else
In addition, the random drawing ensures that the following criteria are met:
At least one male and one female from all 50 states will be chosen.
At least one male and one female will be chosen from all countries that have applied (where possible).
Once you are chosen, you will receive a registration email with a deadline. If you do not register within the designated time, your entry is no longer valid and you will lose your lottery spot.
4. Enter as an Open Relay Team
Open Relay Teams consist of 2 to 3 participants, each participating in a portion of the race. Relay Entries are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Open Relay registration will be available in early 2009.
5. Enter as a Corporate Relay Team
Corporate Relay teams consist of 3 participants, each participating in a portion of the race. Corporate Teams are made up of co-workers competing on behalf of their company or organization. Corporate Teams are awarded on a first come, first serve basis, however each company or organization must enter at least two teams to participate. Corporate Relay registration will be open in early 2009.
6. Enter as a Professional or Elite Athlete
All qualified/certified Professional & Elite Triathletes are invited to participate.
7. Earn entry through Corporate Sponsorship of the Event
Most sponsors, partners, and some vendors are awarded a specific amount of entries to distribute as they wish. Number of entries depends upon the sponsorship level and deal points set forth in the contract. For more information about sponsorship, contact us.
8. Charitable Donation
A few charities/non-profits partner with the event. They have the option of purchasing entries to either distribute or auction to raise awareness and/or money. Current charities include:
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Golden Gate Triathlon Club
All entry slots are non-transferable, cannot be sold, and cannot be deferred to the following year.
There is no waiting list.
2009 Escape from Alcatraz Entry Options
1. Qualify through the Escape to Alcatraz Triathlon Series
The Escape to Alcatraz Triathlon Series consists of up to 10 events, geographically unique, across the US and Internationally. All but one of these events are licensed to outside event promoters. Each event is awarded up to 50 race slots. The top 40 men & women across 12 age-groups will qualify for the following Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. The race may use the remaining 10 slots at their discretion.
2009 Escape to Series Events*
London Triathlon: London, England
Triathlon at Pacific Grove: Pacific Grove, CA
Le Triathlon de Gerardmer: Gerardmer, France
Westchester Triathlon: Rye, NY
Escape to Bermuda Triathlon**: Bermuda
Florida’s Great Escape: Clermont, FL
*Subject to change
**The Escape to Bermuda Tri only qualifies the top male & female in each age group.
2. Qualify by winning your age group the previous year
Those who win their age group in the previous year’s Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon will automatically earn a spot in the following year’s race.
3. Earn a spot through the Random Drawing
Hopeful participants may enter the random drawing. This random drawing is held in two parts. Registration for the first drawing for 2009 will open December 1st and the first draw is usually held on or very close to December 15th. Registration will be available here on this website beginning December 1. All those not chosen in the first drawing are automatically entered in the second drawing. New entries are also accepted for those that missed the first round. The second and final drawing is usually held on or very close to February 1st.
Depending on the following criteria, your chances for getting chosen in the drawing are based on the following priorities (in order)
Competed 5 or more times
Competed 3 or more times
Everyone else
In addition, the random drawing ensures that the following criteria are met:
At least one male and one female from all 50 states will be chosen.
At least one male and one female will be chosen from all countries that have applied (where possible).
Once you are chosen, you will receive a registration email with a deadline. If you do not register within the designated time, your entry is no longer valid and you will lose your lottery spot.
4. Enter as an Open Relay Team
Open Relay Teams consist of 2 to 3 participants, each participating in a portion of the race. Relay Entries are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Open Relay registration will be available in early 2009.
5. Enter as a Corporate Relay Team
Corporate Relay teams consist of 3 participants, each participating in a portion of the race. Corporate Teams are made up of co-workers competing on behalf of their company or organization. Corporate Teams are awarded on a first come, first serve basis, however each company or organization must enter at least two teams to participate. Corporate Relay registration will be open in early 2009.
6. Enter as a Professional or Elite Athlete
All qualified/certified Professional & Elite Triathletes are invited to participate.
7. Earn entry through Corporate Sponsorship of the Event
Most sponsors, partners, and some vendors are awarded a specific amount of entries to distribute as they wish. Number of entries depends upon the sponsorship level and deal points set forth in the contract. For more information about sponsorship, contact us.
8. Charitable Donation
A few charities/non-profits partner with the event. They have the option of purchasing entries to either distribute or auction to raise awareness and/or money. Current charities include:
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Golden Gate Triathlon Club
All entry slots are non-transferable, cannot be sold, and cannot be deferred to the following year.
There is no waiting list.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Morning Run in Prague
I'm currently on vacation in Europe and I took my video camera w/ me on one of my morning runs in Prague. It will give you a dose of this incredible city! Many more clips but could only upload the smallest clips.
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