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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Racing to Save Lives!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wine and Cheese Fundraiser!
Join Noel on Saturday July 25th, for a great evening of wine and cheese while supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma society.
Donations accepted at the door (100% tax deductible).
Please bring your friends, family and loved ones!
Also, don't miss out on the silent auction!
*Auction list is still TBD. (Any service or gift you could provide for the auction would be greatly appreciated!)
| Date: | Saturday, July 25, 2009 |
| Time: | 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
| Location: | Bonnie Truong's house! |
| Street: | 19655 Tulsa St |
| City/Town: | Chatsworth, CA |
| Phone: | 8184193649 |
| Email: |
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Racing to save lives...
About a month ago I signed up to run an olympic distance triathlon and to raise money to fight Leukemia and Lymphoma. I decided to start this blog in order to share some of my experiences as well as document for myself the adventure I was about to embark on. Since then the training has progressively intensified, but it's been the experience of coming together with a group of like minded individuals which has begun to change my life. Although we aall have our own personal reason for pursuing this cause, in the end, we're really just racing to save lives.
If you would like to learn more about my personal reason, please visit my visit my profile on the Team in Training site (an organization that works with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society).
My Team in Training Site
If you'd like to make a donation you can do so easily through the site. Also, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave me a comment, or drop me an e-mail at noel.delatorre@gmail.com.
I am planning to post a couple times a week, so please check back often! Have a great day!
If you would like to learn more about my personal reason, please visit my visit my profile on the Team in Training site (an organization that works with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society).
My Team in Training Site
If you'd like to make a donation you can do so easily through the site. Also, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave me a comment, or drop me an e-mail at noel.delatorre@gmail.com.
I am planning to post a couple times a week, so please check back often! Have a great day!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Base Phase COMPLETE!
Over the past three weeks, my team and I have been laying the "foundation" (AKA the "Build Phase") for the training to come over the next three months. Essentially we've been learning to swim efficiently, working on our running form, and completing some light cycling around Santa Monica. While its been fun working on the basics, over the next four weeks we'll be having some "real fun!" pushing our training into our first "build phase." Essentially we'll be increasing our endurance by swimming a little longer, running a little faster, and cycling a little harder.
This Saturday we'll actually be cycling the entire Malibu Triathlon bicycle course, which most of my teammates are competing in in September. Unfortunately, this is just another training ride for me as one of my best friend's, Alexia (http://alexia.posterous.com/), talked me into competing in the Triathlon at Pacific Grove on the same day instead. Beautiful! While I could be learning the race course, I guess I'll just have to focus on my cadence (RPM) instead. Thanks Alexia!
Anyways, since today was a "rest" day, I'm going to keep this one short. Until next time...
This Saturday we'll actually be cycling the entire Malibu Triathlon bicycle course, which most of my teammates are competing in in September. Unfortunately, this is just another training ride for me as one of my best friend's, Alexia (http://alexia.posterous.com/), talked me into competing in the Triathlon at Pacific Grove on the same day instead. Beautiful! While I could be learning the race course, I guess I'll just have to focus on my cadence (RPM) instead. Thanks Alexia!
Anyways, since today was a "rest" day, I'm going to keep this one short. Until next time...
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Running...a necessary evil!
For anyone that knows me or of my athletic endeavors, you might be a little surprised to find out that I do not particularly enjoy running. Actually, before last week you would have been more likely to find me digging in at KFC (Yuck!) then running around the block. Coincidentally, my new running route now takes me past KFC every lap. Anyways, over the past two weeks I have gained a certain appreciation for the sport of running as part of my training...but I still refuse to frequent the restaurant!
Last Monday was actually my first "run" since the Pumpkinman Triathlon back in October (2008). Needless to say it was a painful experience. While I thought the 100's of miles on my bike (Trek Y Foil 66) and countless gym sessions would have prepared me for a short 3 mile run, my legs felt otherwise Tuesday morning. However, after several runs, and some instruction from Team in Training Assistant Coach Scott Stone (http://www.westsidetnt.com/fall09/pages/staff_Scott_Stone.html) its become bearable. Actually, after a long day at the office, a nice 4 mile run is ALMOST enjoyable.
Luckily, my brother is also a two time marathon runner, so he always has a ton of tips and inspiring words (Like when he calls me a "pansy!") so the transition into the sport hasn't been too bad. Not to mention, going out to the LA Marathon with him this year helped me score a great deal on some running shoes:
The Asics Kayano 15 (Retail $140, only paid $50 at the LA Marathon convention)
Last Monday was actually my first "run" since the Pumpkinman Triathlon back in October (2008). Needless to say it was a painful experience. While I thought the 100's of miles on my bike (Trek Y Foil 66) and countless gym sessions would have prepared me for a short 3 mile run, my legs felt otherwise Tuesday morning. However, after several runs, and some instruction from Team in Training Assistant Coach Scott Stone (http://www.westsidetnt.com/fall09/pages/staff_Scott_Stone.html) its become bearable. Actually, after a long day at the office, a nice 4 mile run is ALMOST enjoyable.
Luckily, my brother is also a two time marathon runner, so he always has a ton of tips and inspiring words (Like when he calls me a "pansy!") so the transition into the sport hasn't been too bad. Not to mention, going out to the LA Marathon with him this year helped me score a great deal on some running shoes:
The Asics Kayano 15 (Retail $140, only paid $50 at the LA Marathon convention)
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Last week's training pictures!
Slide show of all the pictures can be found here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/TNTWestsideLA/RecentlyUpdated?authkey=Gv1sRgCPKo4K-t6aGLhgE#slideshow/5342722648557429122
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