I’ve raced three Xterra triathlons now, and I’ve managed a first place finish in each, but this last event was like no other I had done before… After spending a few days touring around California, I headed down to Morgan Hill to pick up my brand new S-Works Epic 29er and get a little test ride before the race. It …
12th Place Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
I’m back in the States after a whirlwind trip to the United Arab Emirates, specifically Abu Dhabi, for the first real race of my season. Having never been to the UAE, I had only the stories of others as a guide, but maintained a relatively open mind about the experience. I knew that the bike leg would be long. I …
Almost to Mexico…
This way to sun. The last week was spent under sunny skies in Tucson, Arizona, familiarizing my body with real training again. Not exactly “fat camp,” but my first legitimate bike riding for quite a while. It was exactly what I needed to jumpstart my season after committing to race Abu Dhabi in March. With the 120 mile bike segment, …