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Alcatraz Triathlon Training Update
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

I just completed a great week of training that culminated with a swimming time trial on Friday, running the outer loop of Central Park on Saturday and bicycling for two hours on Sunday.  My swimming is steadily improving and I’m happy with my time trial results, although nothing I can do will adequately prepare me for the icy waters of the San Francisco Bay.

My runs are also getting stronger. I’ve now completed the entire Central Park loop twice, with the second time feeling much better than the first.  As for the bike – all I can say is, “thank goodness for the Olympics and DVR!” I’ve recorded hours of Olympic events and have lots of motivational races and competitions to watch as I cycle in my tiny living room.  I particularly love to watch skiing, speed skating and snowboarding.

Today is my day off from training and I just received a great massage and soft tissue work done by my friend and physical therapist, Sarah Emmanuel from Midtown PT. My IT Band, Quadratus Lumborum and Soleus are all feeling much better.  I’m looking forward to a good night sleep so I can stride through a 50 minute run tomorrow.

-Sara

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Physical Equilibrium Client Grace Coddington in NY Magazine
Friday, February 12th, 2010

Physical Equilibrium client and Vogue Magazine creative director Grace Coddington is turning into quite the star!  After he debut last year in the film The September Issue, Grace is currently working on another film with the movie’s director RJ Cutler.  Check out the article in this week’s NY Magazine.

Grace Coddington; Courtesy of Getty Images

Grace Coddington; Courtesy of Getty Images

Grace has been training with Physical Equilibrium for over a  year – in both Manhattan and the Hamptons.  And in case you haven’t guessed, that “gym on 57th st” mentioned in the article is indeed Physical Equilibrium.  Good luck Grace on your new film!

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Training for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

I recently earned entry to the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon in San Francisco through its lottery.  I’ve competed in this race before – back in 2007.  Although it was almost scarily challenging, it remains the most awesome race that I have ever done.

The race is roughly three months away and its time for me to get serious about my training! Being familiar with the course, I’m striving to beat my time from 2007. This triathlon consists of:

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  • 1.5 mile swim in the ice cold, shark infested Pacific Ocean
  • 18 mile bike ride through an extremely hilly and technically challenging course
  • 8 mile steep run that includes a set of sandy stairs near the end

Yesterday, I got back into the pool and completed a 2250 yard swim (my longest swim in two years).  Today, I ran for 50 minutes at a steady pace so my training has certainly begun.  I’m excited and I typically feel great this time of year, having just taken time to relax for the holiday season.  Stay tuned for updates on my training progress and of course, a report from the race itself.

-Sara

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