Cycling For Cancer

5th Annual Kyle’s Run for a Memory 5K

March 29, 2008 marks the 5th Annual Kyle’s Run for a Memory 5K. I believe this is the first official road race for Team CFC. This race was actually my wife’s (Carrie) first 5k she ever ran in.

This 5K race is in memory of Kyle Coggins, who passed away May of 2003 of a sudden epileptic seizure. This race is a benefit to Kyle’s Benevolent Fund, set up to aid Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy, along with Camp Stella Morris Campership Fund, a summer enrichment camp that Kyle attended.
Fees:
$18.00 Pre Registration Fee by March 25th, $20 post March 25th
Online Reg. Closes:
March 26, 2008 06:00 PM Pacific Time
Course:
The 5K course is around the Pittsford area and starts at 9AM.
5K Awards:
Grand Prizes to Overall Male and Female. plus age group awards for top three in 5 year age groups.
Packet Pickup/Last Minute Registration:
Available Thursday, March 27th (10-7PM) and Friday, March 28th (10-7PM) at Fleet Feet Sports, 2210 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. You may register at the store those days as well.
Day of Agenda:
7:30 Registration Opens at Pittsford Middle School; 8:45 Registration Closes; 9:00 5K Begins; 10:15 Awards Ceremony
Event Description:
The 5K is a USAT Certified 5K (NY05100KL) and will also be Chip Timed with AMB Timing by Yellow Jacket Racing
Register Online:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1545126
This is a Run OR Walk event. Please come out and help support a great cause!

Shopping for a new bike

So I am once again looking at new bikes. I looked last year, but just could not make myself “pull the trigger”.

My current bike is a 2004 Giant OCR3 (XL) which I bought new in 2005 ($400). Everything on it is still “Stock” except for the wheelset (Late 90’s HED Alp Carbon Wheels (on loan from a friend)) and (Late 90’s Look Pedals ($10 new @ a garage sale)). I love my bike, but it is noisy and creaky even after a tune-up at my local bike shops (RVE Bike & Full Moon Vista) . I have thought about just upgrading some of the component group, but by time I spend the money on that I realize I could just buy a new bike for around the same price with all of those components on it.

So now I am trying to decide what to buy. I really enjoy Time Trialing, but I am afraid if I get a TT Bike that I will be disappointed that I do not have a new Road Bike to ride everyday. So I think I am going to stick with a Road Bike for now and just get Aero Bars for it.

As for the brands … I am not really sure what to go with. My Giant has been very good to me. I have considered looking at another Giant, but going with OCR C3. Another option is the Specialized Roubaix Elite Triple. I am also seriously considering the Motobecane Immortal Ice.

So you can obviously see my dilemma. I’ll keep doing a little more research and hopefully before the Spring Duathlon I will be sporting a new ride.

17 Things That Triathlon Has Taught Me About Life

A friend of mine left this list in my office over the weekend.

I believe he either found it on IM Training: Ironman Triathlon and Me or on Triathlete Magazine. I thought I would share it with all of you as I think it is very inspiring.

17 Things That Triathlon Has Taught Me About Life

1. There are good days and there are bad days and sometimes you can’t tell the difference until you start.
2. Contrary to popular belief, sleep is not overrated. Not in the slightest.
3. Don’t forget to breathe.
4. Just because it’s raining doesn’t mean you should cry.
5. Nobody ever said it was easy.
6. Pain is temporary. Pride lasts a lifetime. Sometimes even two.
7. Create a plan and stick to it. It may not always work, but if you stay focused and relaxed, it’ll all end up just fine.
8. You’ve got to try. No matter what happens, in the end you’ll have bigger regrets from not ever trying.
9. Strength and courage blossom from the sands of adversity.
10. Sometimes it’s the little things that make the big differences.
11. Getting to the starting line is usually a lot harder than getting to the finish.
12. Listen to your body and listen to your mind. And make sure you know when they are lying to you.
13. You can’t change the past and you won’t alter the future. Enjoy right now, right now.
14. Smile. It does the body good.
15. Be supportive of others. We’re all in this together.
16. It’s OK to cry.
17. Don’t forget to eat. Especially breakfast — that’s a really important one.

Nike SPARQ Parachute

Designed for athletes 170 - 210 lbs, the Large SPARQ Parachute creates the drag necessary to force athletes to push themselves harder to achieve speed. The easy step-in belt was added based on athlete feedback, allowing you to get right to your workout without having to mess with buckles or adjustments.

• Maximum drag = 25 lbs of force
• Belt accommodates waist sizes 32″- 56″
• Durable enough for team training
• Floating metal tri-ring reducing belt offers improved chute tracking
• Improved heavy duty webbing lead and 2X coated heavy-duty veil fabric provides excellent durability
• Comes with carry bag
• SPARQ has teamed with Nike to bring you the best in training equipment

I will be buying at least 4 of these so that I can attach them to the rest of Team CFC so I can hopefully finish before them at the next Duathlon!

More information can be found at the Nike Website.

A Boy and a Girl!!!

So this past Friday my wife and I found out that we will be having a boy AND a girl!

We’re expecting!

So alot of things have been happening in the last few months. The MOST important thing I want to share with everyone is that my wife and I are expecting!

Not only is she expecting, but she is carrying TWINS! They are due in June 2008.

We do not know the sex yet of the babies, but we find that out at the end of January. We’ve decided to keep the names of the babies a secret, but we have come up with plenty of nicknames.

• UPPER & lower Case
• Porkchops & Applesauce

My wife is absolutely gorgeous pregnant. I could go on and on how cute she is and how much I enjoy taking care of her. I cannot express how excited I am to finally get to be a Dad.

We’re at 18 Wks 4 Days and so far everything is going great. I just cannot wait for the little ones to get here.

I am already looking at road bikes for them!

2007 Rochester Autumn Classic Duathlon

The 2007 Rochester Autumn Classic Duathlon is an awesome event put on by Boots & Ellen of Yellow Jacket Racing. Each year the event seems to grow which is great for the sport and event.

So this year I was the only Team CFC person to participate in the 2007 Rochester Autumn Classic Duathlon. I almost decided not to do the event this year, but then I remembered this is the event that started it all for me in 2005.

I beat last year’s time by a full 2 minutes! I was so excited. I had my best time ever on the bike for 10 miles - 40:08!
I also switched back to my pedals with cages on them so I did not have to change shoes in transition. As you can see that saved me a minute or more in each transition.

So here are my times over the last 3 events:

Here are some photos from the event:

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