In 2013 I participated in my first triathlon race season. I have been riding a road bike since 2008 and after a failed attempt at taking on competitive road cycling, participated in three LIVESTRONG Challenge 70 mile bike events in the Philadelphia area from 2008-2010, raising over $2,000 for the LIVESTRONG Foundation. I spent spare time weightlifting and running prior to taking an interest in Triathlon. An unidentifiable injury set my running back until I found the cause were my shoes. After replacing those in early 2013 I was able to get back on my feet without problem. I successfully completed 5 races in 2013 and made podium in the last two.
At the end of 2013 I suffered a neck injury after a Chiropractor visit on Dec 23. It has been hurting to turn my neck ever since. I can’t wait to get back into the sport. The 2014 season was so promising and my training was going very well up until then. We shall see what happens.
Here are some 2013 Season Highlights.
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- Paul places 1st by default in a triathlon, 2013
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- The run start on the left, run finish on the right.
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- Emerging from the water.
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- Starting the Bike Leg of the TriRock Asbury Park 2013 sprint triathlon.
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- Beginning to remove noseclip, cap, and goggles after chomping on the watch.
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- Coming out of the Swim (NJ State Tri 2013)
Weird Athletic Apparel, Some for Triathletes Too
There's something about weird athletic apparel that's fascinating like Mario Cipollini's human muscle design time trial skinsuit. I'm sure he was also happy about the team kit for Rock Racing cycling team during its short lived time, having so many varying designs...
Always start the workout.
Craig Alexander
Getting back on track. Week of 3-24-13
After a bad slump week I had to do something to get back on track. My goal was to start up a training plan that would allow me to get mostly through it in time for the NJ State Triathlon in July. There was a pretty good looking plan published in the April 2013 issue...
Registered for my First Race
Today I registered for my first Sprint Triathlon - the CGI Racing NJ State Triathlon in July. It was time to do it. Prices go up on last day of March so there was really no choice. I managed to save a few bucks with my tri club's discount coupon code. I had nobody...
Getting out of the slump. How do you do it?
Once in a while, we all experience some kind of training slump, whether it's a bad day or a bad week. Sometimes caused by bad life events, depression, fear of reinjury, or just a loss of motivation - just "not feeling like it" when you ask yourself, "Should I work...
2014 Season
Still suffering from neck injury – no races planned yet.
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A Few of My Favorite Things
General
- Tri Suits: 2XU Elite (2011 model) and 2XU Compression Tri Suit (2012 model)
- Workout tracking: Garmin Forerunner 910XT
- Tifosi Podium XC sunglasses
- Bag: Zoot Performance Transition backpack
Swim
- Wetsuit: 2XU T:3
- Goggle: Speedo Vanquisher & Air Seal Tri
- Swim Cap: Junior Silicone Cap (I have a small head!)
- Storage: Speedo deluxe mesh gear bag
Bike
- Bike: 2008 Specialized Allez double
- Helmet: Bell Gage, White\Silver
- Kit: Voler Campione bibs & Red club jersey
- Shoes: Exustar unknown model (would like to upgrade – they’re too big and falling apart)
Run
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