Category: Race Reports

2017 Belmont Time Trial #2

Race Prep

Time Trial number two is here! I’m not sure why I was a nervous wreck going into this one but my stomach was doing flip turns. I ate a pretty standard lunch for myself but in hindsight need to eat a bit earlier. Check in was scheduled for 5:20pm but  (more…)

Sycamore Island 5k

Photo Credit: Gary Brooks

Pre Race

Coach said find a 5k to do a heart rate threshold test so the Sycamore Island 5k & 10k, put on by San Joaquin Running was perfect timing. Most of these races are capped at very low participant numbers and the easier trail runs sell out so register early for these just in case. (more…)

Shaver Triathlon

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This is a different kind of race report…..since I didn’t race. WHAT didn’t race?!? Nope.  It takes many, many, many volunteers to put on any size race from a sprint to a full Ironman. While I am racing I try to thank the volunteers and officers on the course when I can but why not give back by volunteering yourself? I absolutely love hearing about the successful races other athletes had and the smiles on their faces. (more…)