Brian O'Connor - Erika Lilly - Jon Martin

Ironman France

Last Sunday’s Ironman France-Nice, the first of the quartet of Ironman races on mainland Europe that take place in June and July. Falling, as it does, after the early-season flush and before the crowded Summer months, Ironman France attracts a distinct sort of athlete; ones that are not afraid of a bit of climbing and…

Breath for Life Triathlon 2009

Last Sunday’s Ventura Triathlon is the primary source of charitable donations for the Dina LaVigna Breath of Life Primary Immunodeficiency Fund.  Proceeds from this year’s event go towards improvements for the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital with over $750,000 raised to date.  It is a fast, flat and scenic 1.5 kilometers swim, 40 kilometers bike, 10 kilometers run located at…

Alcatraz by Joe Howell

 Alcatraz Race Report Last Sunday (June 14, 2009), I did Escape from Alcatraz- 1.5 mile swim, 18 mile bike and 8 mile run. (Info at http://www.escapefromalcatraztriathlon.com/site3.aspx). Typically, there are several SB area/SB Tri Club members doing the race. This year, I think Ross Adams and I were the only ones.  I first did the race in June,…