Saturday, May 31, 2008

Issaquah Sprint Triathlon - season opener!

Congratulations to Cycle U clients Eric Buckmaster & Brenna Johnson for taking the plunge in today's triathlon season opener, the Arbor Schools' Issaquah Triathlon! It was a bit cold in the early hours, but ended up with the best weather of the day for the race.

Brenna had a stellar swim, as expected, and was out of the water at the front of her AG. Her bike is getting a lot stronger, and we're still workin' the run. This was Brenna's first co-ed triathlon.... in other words, her first non-Danskin tri. Swim 00:07:26.5, T1 00:02:22.2, Bike 00:48:27.7, T2 00:03:01.7, Run 00:32:57.7, Finish 01:34:15.8. Way to go Bren!!

Eric achieved a PR over last year's time, despite loosing a spoke halfway through the bike course and dealing with a wobbling wheel all the way back to T2. Swim 00:08:41.6, T1 00:02:39.1, Bike 00:44:15.2, T2 00:01:27.9, Run 00:25:22.4, Finish 01:22:26.1. That's a 5-minute PR over last year!! Your coach is proud :)

Coach Tammy


The Swim - Lake Sammamish - Issaquah, WA

Transition Area
Eric setting up his transition area, and apparently practicing his aero form ;)

Brenna bring it home!

Eric & Brenna post-race

Friday, May 9, 2008

CU Lecture Series: Going the Distance - Training for Long-distance Triathlon

Going The Distance:Training for Long-distance Triathlon

Looking for a challenge beyond the sprint & olympic-distance triathlon, but unsure how to adapt your training? This lecture is for you! Learn how to efficiently train for long-distance triathlon (half & full Ironman). What does it really take? How do you know you're ready to make the leap?

Including pictures & stories of the good, the bad, and the ugly from Coach Tammy's first Ironman, Ironman South Africa this past April 13th.


Date:
Monday, May 19th
Location: Cycle University Main Campus, Magnuson Park, Seattle
Time: 6:30-7:30PM (probably closer to 8pm for those who wish to stay)
Cost: $20
Registration: Click Here

***Attn USAT Certified Coaches: Earn 1.0 CEUs from USAT for attending this lecture***