Racing and Reviews – Page 2

Product Review: Aqua Sphere Kaiman Exo Swim Goggle

I wore the Aqua Sphere Kaiman Exo Swim Goggles for the Pacific Crest Aqua Bike and they held up well and did not fog. I could easily sight the buoys. The water temperature was 67.

Race Report: Pacific Crest Aqua Bike (6/25/2016)

Don’t limit your callings. Challenge your limits.

Racing at altitude, makes this event a badge of honor in the world of Triathon & Multi-sport and is not for the faint of heart.

It’s an absolutely stunning course and if put your mind to it, you … ... Continue

Another virus

I have been recovering from a mild cold. I cut back the training this last week.

My immunity seems down from all the training where I am catching anything blowing at me at work. I will be increasing rest days from 1 day to 2 … ... Continue

Just gotta keep goin’

I have a virus. I rested on the couch for a week as I ran a fever and my HR was elevated. Once the fever went away, the illness went into viral bronchitis. I could hear the rales in my lungs as I coughed and … ... Continue

One with the Bike

When my bike frame failed last fall, I tried different frames to determine which new frame to pick. All the frames were great which made it difficult to decide on a new frame. Elements Cycles used the term “one with the bike”.

Don’t try something new

At the Sammamish race, I was worried about rain, so decided to try something new – wear a pair of wool socks. Not a good idea, and got blisters going 13+ miles.

Race Report: Lake Sammamish Half-Marathon (3/5/2016)

One event down on the road to Ironman. The Half-Marathon is a one way 13.1 Mile run that starts at Redmond Town Center and finishes at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah.

Product Review: Red Shift Dual-Position Seat Post Review

Redshift claims their dual-position seat post “lets you adapt on-the-fly to conditions you encounter during your ride. Climb comfortably in the road position and hammer the flats in the aero position.” I found the product lives up to their claim.