Wednesday, July 18, 2007
A Triathlon for Concord Staff
Front desk staff person Alle Porter competed in a triathlon on June 16th. The event was the first in a series known as the Tri for Fun, which features a short course with a 400 yard swim, an 11 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run. Held at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park in Pleasanton , this was the 20th year for the triathlon that was designed for everyone to complete and enjoy.
“It’s a great event for anyone who’s ever even thought about doing a triathlon. The atmosphere is relaxed and the people are friendly,” says Alle, whose been competing in triathlons since finishing college three years ago. “My goal is to compete in an Ironman triathlon, but that will be years from now.”
There are three Tri for Funs, one held each month from June though August, which are designed to allow novices the chance to test their athletic ability and try to improve upon their performance with each event. In September the athletes are encouraged to compete in the Tri for Real, which features a more lengthy and challenging course and serves as the grand finale. Although primarily designed for beginners, the Tri series serves a number of elite athletes looking for a competitive workout.
“The most daunting aspect of a triathlon for most people is the swim,” says Alle, who completed the triathlon in a little over an hour with Touchstone Concord member Bryan McCarthy. “In the beginning you may get hit by a few elbows, and there’s always a lot of splashing, but after a couple of yards the lake is yours for the taking.”
Front desk staff person Alle Porter competed in a triathlon on June 16th. The event was the first in a series known as the Tri for Fun, which features a short course with a 400 yard swim, an 11 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run. Held at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park in Pleasanton , this was the 20th year for the triathlon that was designed for everyone to complete and enjoy.“It’s a great event for anyone who’s ever even thought about doing a triathlon. The atmosphere is relaxed and the people are friendly,” says Alle, whose been competing in triathlons since finishing college three years ago. “My goal is to compete in an Ironman triathlon, but that will be years from now.”
There are three Tri for Funs, one held each month from June though August, which are designed to allow novices the chance to test their athletic ability and try to improve upon their performance with each event. In September the athletes are encouraged to compete in the Tri for Real, which features a more lengthy and challenging course and serves as the grand finale. Although primarily designed for beginners, the Tri series serves a number of elite athletes looking for a competitive workout.
“The most daunting aspect of a triathlon for most people is the swim,” says Alle, who completed the triathlon in a little over an hour with Touchstone Concord member Bryan McCarthy. “In the beginning you may get hit by a few elbows, and there’s always a lot of splashing, but after a couple of yards the lake is yours for the taking.”
Labels: concord, Diablo Rock Gym, staff
¶ Wednesday, July 18, 2007
