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)
A big day is upon us.
Tomorrow morning is my first sprint distance triathlon. I'll let you all know how I do with a race report and results tomorrow night. Wish me luck! And good luck to all other triathletes racing tomorrow!
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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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