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)
Surprise – Upcoming Race in Under 2 Weeks
At my triathlon club meeting last week, I learned about a race coming up on June 30th that's pretty close to me. It's called the Doc and Sok Triathlon in Watchung, NJ. To get things ready, I took my bike to the shop for service on Monday, and despite their 3 day...
New Gear Day
I've acquired some new gear in anticipation of finding a couple more races that start earlier in the year. As early as two weeks away. More info on that later. Today, I took the bike to the shop for an overhaul, got a new helmet (Bell Gage) and cleats (Look Delta)...
Garmin Forerunner 910XT Firmware Rollback Instructions
Garmin has been instructing those 910XT owners with the multisport activity bug to roll back their firmware from Version 2.7 to Version 2.6. The actual files needed must be obtained from Garmin Support. I do not currently have the files to host for download....
Garmin Admits to Huge Forerunner 910XT Bug
One of the main draws of the Garmin Forerunner 910XT is that it is a top of the line multisport watch capable of helping you track workout types of almost any kind with a main focus on Triathlon. The biggest feature is the ability to track a multisport event...
I’ve been bad. The Two-Training-Day Week of 5-26-13.
OK, OK. I'm really really sorry to the triathlon training Gods. I have not been giving enough personal sacrifice to please you. I don't know where my motivation went. I think the fact that it's getting hotter and that my racing season starts in the dead middle of...
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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