San Diego Triathlon Challenge This Weekend

Contrary to Mark's post below, Thursday was not Day 1 of Vineman training: It was Day 1 of my taper for our next triathlon, the San Diego Triathlon Challenge, which will take place this Sunday. I made a last-minute decision to opt out of Thursday's swim workout to ensure that my body is fully rested for this 70.3-mile test.

The SDTC is a race we will always hold dear to our hearts: In 2005 it was our first Half-Iron-Distance Triathlon ever (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run). Also, it's a great event benefitting a great cause.

So wish us luck. I'll post a race report right after my post-race nap on Sunday.

Oh, and if you are so inclined, you, dear reader, can donate to the Challenged Athletes Foundation on my behalf. It's easy, just click here.

I'd encourage you to donate on behalf of Mark, but I just checked out his donation page, and he already doubled my funds! He didn't necessarily work harder . . . he somehow fenangled a $1000.00 donation out of somebody.


Benjamin, Stacie, Mark and Me at the Start of the 2005 SDTC. Stacie decided to skip this year's event, and Benjamin just plain forgot to sign up.