Scott at the 7-mile bridge run...
Kristi and Mark at the FICPA 1040 5k/10k...
Monday, April 23, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
TriAmerica - Clermont Race
Team,
This year TriAmerica (Clermont, FL) came out with a new "distance" triathlon - 2k swim, 60k bike and 15k run. It was actually a really nice distance. Not quite an all-out effort like the Olympic distance, but long enough to really test your stamina. Unfortunately, that racing company does not put on the highest quality of races sometimes. With a tornado warning in effect for later in the morning, the RD still decided to go through with the race. Maybe if everyone was out on the bike when the thunderstorm hit he'd be okay...
We made it through the swim okay, but there were way too few rescue boats. The word is that every boat was full on swimmers who had strayed or needed saving. On the bike the gusts were 35-40mph (they were supposed to be 50-60 so we got lucky). Then the torrential rain came - there were literally floods throughout the bike course with areas 2 feet underwater. Riders could not see and the rain pelting us hurt like needles. I saw 2 bikers crash and a 3rd get run over (literally run over!) by a truck when the cop was too wet and had gone in his car = no one to control traffic. But i think the worst part was the intense lightning that went off for 30 minutes during the bike. Our spectators (inside dry cars) told us the lightning twice hit the lake where we had swam causing large "geysers" of water into the air. Unfortunately, I do not have any photos to share with my story - the race photographers quit with the rain!!
Mark
This year TriAmerica (Clermont, FL) came out with a new "distance" triathlon - 2k swim, 60k bike and 15k run. It was actually a really nice distance. Not quite an all-out effort like the Olympic distance, but long enough to really test your stamina. Unfortunately, that racing company does not put on the highest quality of races sometimes. With a tornado warning in effect for later in the morning, the RD still decided to go through with the race. Maybe if everyone was out on the bike when the thunderstorm hit he'd be okay...
We made it through the swim okay, but there were way too few rescue boats. The word is that every boat was full on swimmers who had strayed or needed saving. On the bike the gusts were 35-40mph (they were supposed to be 50-60 so we got lucky). Then the torrential rain came - there were literally floods throughout the bike course with areas 2 feet underwater. Riders could not see and the rain pelting us hurt like needles. I saw 2 bikers crash and a 3rd get run over (literally run over!) by a truck when the cop was too wet and had gone in his car = no one to control traffic. But i think the worst part was the intense lightning that went off for 30 minutes during the bike. Our spectators (inside dry cars) told us the lightning twice hit the lake where we had swam causing large "geysers" of water into the air. Unfortunately, I do not have any photos to share with my story - the race photographers quit with the rain!!
Mark
Swim, Bike & Run Store Clinic
Our event at Swim, Bike & Run went very wel. Paul was a little late due to an overturned tanker truck on 95, but Mark M. and I started the clinic on our own and Paul showed up soon afterward. Attached are some photos from the event.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Team Miami at Runners High
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Polar Athletes Michael Levin and Robert Jarrin joined Polar Tech Rep Paul Hinson, for a retail event hosted by the Runner's High in Pinecrest (Miami), FL.
The event was a chance for local customers (from recreational to competitive athletes) to ask questions and see what’s new from Polar. One of the featured products was the Polar RS200sd, a running heart rate monitor intended for goal-oriented runners who want to prepare for their first running event or enhance their running experience.
The event was well attended and included demos by the Polar Athletes as well as a chance for customers to use Polar monitors and experience for themselves how to “listen” to their bodies. Paul Hinson, an expert on Polar equipment, and was able to explain the more complex functions and scientific processes of the monitors.
Mike and Robert helped answer athlete’s questions on heart monitor use, training, experiences and how to use the Polar Running Coach Web Service. The Runner’s High will be hosting future clinics in conjunction with the Miami Runner’s Club. Look for future event dates, times and locations.
Polar Athletes Michael Levin and Robert Jarrin joined Polar Tech Rep Paul Hinson, for a retail event hosted by the Runner's High in Pinecrest (Miami), FL.
The event was a chance for local customers (from recreational to competitive athletes) to ask questions and see what’s new from Polar. One of the featured products was the Polar RS200sd, a running heart rate monitor intended for goal-oriented runners who want to prepare for their first running event or enhance their running experience.
The event was well attended and included demos by the Polar Athletes as well as a chance for customers to use Polar monitors and experience for themselves how to “listen” to their bodies. Paul Hinson, an expert on Polar equipment, and was able to explain the more complex functions and scientific processes of the monitors.
Mike and Robert helped answer athlete’s questions on heart monitor use, training, experiences and how to use the Polar Running Coach Web Service. The Runner’s High will be hosting future clinics in conjunction with the Miami Runner’s Club. Look for future event dates, times and locations.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Preparing For The Photo Contest
One of the more interesting aspects of this "team" concept is that everyone really contributes in their own unique way. Some do more clinics, some are more help with work at races and some are just big-time camera lovers!! One of our Team Miami members, Robert Jarrin, tavels almost half the year with his job but never leaves his "team" far behind!!
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