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)
Pre-Race Day Preparations Begin for NJ State Sprint Tri
Saturday is the NJ State Sprint Triathlon that I'm participating in. I think my stomach condition will be well enough to race after suffering a case of food poisoning last week. I've slowly been recovering from that. I just threw my blue 2XU Compression Tri Suit in...
BREAKING: Garmin Forerunner 910XT Firmware Update
This just in! Garmin has finally released the 2.8 update for the Garmin Forerunner 910XT to fix the 2.7 firmware that was plagued with bugs. One of the most anticipated fixes is for the Auto Multisport function, during which your GPS data would get lost, set you off...
No training last week: Unexpected Illness
This past week was supposed to be the one I kept my conditioning up so I can be ready for the NJ State Sprint Triathlon which is this Saturday. There's only one problem. I ended up with a case of food poisoning last Monday after I ate some cocktail shrimp as a snack...
Training Log: Bike Preview for NJ State Triathlon
I took a nice rest week after the Doc & Sok Sprint Triathlon I did last Sunday to recover from the intense calf cramps I experienced on the run portion of the race. I was hurting for a good couple of days until this past Wednesday when things finally calmed down....
First Triathlon Race Report – Doc & Sok 6/30/13
Updated to add the distances and additional details for each leg of the race. Well, today was my first Triathlon ever. It was a learning experience to say the least. Overall, I did well. I finished and that was a good thing. It wasn't perfect, and at times it was...
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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