Tri Tops

Two of my favorite tri tops...

Desoto's Forza:

I love love love this top!!!!
My favorite things about this top are...
1) it comes in red (one of my favorite colors!)
2) the material is really comfortable and does a really good job wicking the sweat away
3) it has three deep pockets in the back that are really great for long rides and long races!!

Zoot Endurance:

Things I love about this top...

1) the material is really comfortable and wicks sweat well

2) many color options

3) great for shorter races

Bicycle World of Houston has an awesome selection of Zoot products!!!!

Zoot Endurance Racer back 

Helmets...

I crashed last week and hit my head pretty hard on the road.  Had a mild concussion and am nearly back to 100% a week later.  Thank goodness for my helmet!!  I was wearing a Giro Ionis that I got from Bicycle World of Houston.  If it weren't for my helmet my head probably would have cracked right open.  The outside of my helmet dented and there were two cracks on the inside.  It definitely did it's job!!!  A few days after my crash I went over to BWH to see about getting a new helmet and they gave me a pretty good deal on a replacement.  Thank you guys!!!  Always always always wear your helmet!!!!

Happy training!

Escape from Huntsville

Congratulations Robert on a great race!!  His first trail run and he smashed it!!!  Way to go!!!

Good luck IMAZ athletes!!

IMAZ was my first ironman distance race.  Brings back a lot of memories from when I did the race in April of '08.

For those from more humid climates don't forget eye drops, nose spray, and vaseline.  It's very dry there.  Since they have moved the race to November the temps are very different than they are in April.  Wear two swim caps (the race cap and a thicker one underneath), bring your cold weather clothing, i.e. arm armers, gloves, toe covers for cycling shoes, etc.  Put something fun in your special needs bags ex: favorite quotes, candy, pictures... anything to lift your spirits.  I've found having chapstick in my bento box and on me for the run really helps in an ironman.  Make sure to double and triple check your gear bags before dropping them off at the athlete village to make sure you didn't forget anything.  Take it easy the day before... relax you have a huge day ahead of you!  Most importantly remember to smile!!!  It takes a lot more energy to frown than it does to smile!!  :-)

Happy racing and good luck to everyone!!!!

Congratulations

Great job to Robert and Lee for great races today!!!!

Congratulations to Lee  for his third place in his age group!!!

Good luck Lee and Robert!!!

Good luck Lee at the Oktoberfest sprint tri tomorrow!!!!

Good luck to Robert doing the Houston Half tomorrow!!!!

Off season training...

Off season is just as important as the regular triathlon season.  It's a good time to do some activities you've been wanting to do but just haven't had time to do... i.e. mountain bike, snow shoe, hike, trail run, water polo, etc.  It's important to change it up during off season so you keep your motivation when you need it most during the regular season.  Also, it allows you to work on some imbalances you might have been dealing with the previous season.

What are your favorite off season activities?

Happy training!