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:
- 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