Saturday!

Mom arrived safely and I got up this morning to watch the Olympic distance. Matt Reed came in third and Hunter Kemper came in 4th. It was cool to be awfully close to Olympians! Heading over to checkin this afternoon. I will let you know what my bib number is and post some pics later.

The world has poor priorities...

It is soooo close

Course that means we are cleaning the house for the arrival of my mom. :) I have an appointment to tour Children's Hospital this afternoon - really excited about this trip. They are the designate charity for the race. And I just found out that a significant donation was made in my name because of my efforts. :D

Off for a little run and to see the sights down beach side.

A

Yikes 8:10!!!

Hmm maybe I can convince them I am really a celebrity around here....

SUNDAY - NAUTICA MALIBU TRIATHLON - WAVE STARTS

7:15am
Wave #1 – Men 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, Pro/Elite Men and Women
Orange

7:20
Wave #2 – Celebrities, Physically Challenged Athletes, Male and Female Relays
Silver

7:25
Wave #3 – Mixed Relays, Men Mountain Bike
Yellow

7:30
Wave #4 – Women 14-17, 18-24, 25-29
Red

7:35
Wave #5 – Men 30-34
Green

7:40
Wave #6 – Women 30-34
Purple

7:45
Wave #7 – Men 35-39
Navy

7:50
Wave #8 – Women 35-39
Neon Pink

7:55
Wave #9 – Men 40-44
Royal Blue

8:00
Wave #10 – Women 40-44, 45-49
Sky Blue

8:05
Wave #11 – Athena 150+, Women Mountain Bike, Women 50-55, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Ivory

8:10
Wave #12 – Clydesdale 225+ and 220-224, Thunderthigh 185-199
Neon Orange

8:15
Wave #13 – Men 45-49
White

8:20
Wave #14 – Men 50-54, 55-69, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Neon Green

My Tri Story (revisited)

If you saw me in the paper this sing-a-long will help you to know me better ;)

OWS (Open Water Swim)

I swam this morning with Al Coleman from church. We had a great time, putting in about 2800 yards in a lazy out and back along the coast.

Oooh welcome Times readers

So my story was published in the Malibu Times this week and they mentioned my blog. So...

Welcome paper readers! Congratulations on making the bold transition from paper products to the internet blogging community. On this site I have been tracking my training, thoughts, and inspirations to hold me accountable. There are no restrictions on the commenting section so feel free to click the "comment" button on the right and leave me questions, thoughts or encouragement.

:)

Andy

Monday

Alright we are in the waning days here - the race approaches!!!

Monday morning I did the Masters Swim class for the 2350 yards. And I managed a beach run for 39 minutes. Did not have any discomfort in the legs.

Finished off my morning with 30 mins of boogie boarding out in the big waves (we are getting a swell here now). I had a blast. Oooh and a seal came and saw me. I thought someone had thrown a motorcycle helmet in the water until I realized that it was the round, shiny head of a seal who was watching me play. :)

more animals

Thanks for the well wishing on my Birthday!

Yeah for endurance!

So I was able to put in 60 minutes on the stationary bike this morning and then do about 5 min of sprinting/jogging to stretch out the legs. Feeling better all the time.