Race Report: Triple-T Weekend
What is Triple-T? Triple-T is an epic event which consists of four triathlons in three days. Total distance of all four races is approximately the same distance as an Iron distance race. Race times and distance are as follows: Race 1: Prologue Friday, May 26, 5:00 PM 250m Swim – 5 mi Bike – 1 mi Run Race 2: International distance #1 Saturday, May 27, 7:30 AM 1500m Swim – 24.8 mi Bike – 6.55 mi Run Race 3: International distance #2 Saturday, May 27, 3:00pm Start 24.8 mi Bike – 1500mi Swim – 6.55 mi Run Race 4: Half Iron Distance Sunday, May 28, 7:00am...
Read MoreLuray Triathlon Race Report by the Race Director (Me)
This race started for me almost a year ago…. August 2005 I want to produce a triathlon. I’ve toyed with the idea of producing my own race but have been hesitant to make the commitment. I’ve been working with the Reston Triathlon as one of the Race Directors (there’s 7 of us now) for several years so have the experience to do it and the perspective to know that it’s a lot of work and potentially a huge financial risk. The demand by the local triathlon community for more races is high as evidenced by many of the local races filling up quickly. September I decide to produce two or...
Read MoreMy South Carolina Work Week: From a Triathlete’s Perspective
Imagine working a 40-hour per week job, but instead of putting on khaki’s and a Polo shirt then driving to work, you either put on a wetsuit then jump in a lake or put on bike shorts/top that hop on your bike. I did this for a week. This was my annual training week in SC. Training for an Ironman was my “job” for the week. Total training hours for this week: 37 hr 35 min Here’s what my friend, Steve Smith, and I did: Saturday, April 29: Bike: 4 hr 10 min w/ 7,500 ft of vertical – Skyline Drive from Lake Arrowhead near Luray, VA. Sunday: Bike: 2 hr 30 min...
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