PR's, cold water, and lots of fun! I think I was probably one of the first people to sign up for the IM 70.3 Santa Cruz! I like to plan ahead of time when it comes to my racing schedule, and paying the entrance fee in advance is just one more way to feel committed for the training ahead. This year has been all about learning from my experiences and pushing beyond my comfort zone. Building up to the race, I competed in several Olympic distance races and IM 70.3 Saint George. A

A fast, spectator-friendly course A few weeks ago, I had the chance to race at the Tri Santa Cruz Olympic distance triathlon organized by Finish Line Productions. It also happened to be the Para-triathlon international championship, a memorable experience I will talk more about shortly. I was looking for a local race in the area as preparation for the 70.3 Santa Cruz Ironman happening September 11. This year I have been focusing on increasing some speed, and the Olympic dista

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