I wish I could explain how nervous I get before a race. I realize that in the scheme of things, a triathlon means nothing. But I still get so nervous that I want to barf. I had absolutely nothing to lose going into IM Florida. I already had a great season as a first year pro. Yet, I was nervous. I started thinking about how “I can only do what I can do” and I just can’t wait for the race to start so all the nerves will be put to use.

Riding with Power down the California Coast—San Francisco to Santa Barbara!

DAY 1: It’s Saturday and I am thrilled that I will be spending 9 hours riding my bike down the coast of California from San Francisco’s GG Bridge to Monterey. Some might call me crazy but in reality most Saturday’s I spend teaching my 2 hour ecycling class at Endurance PTC in Mill Valley and then running to my shop to wash filthy sand ridden canines all day. It’s an easier day to ride my bike for 9 hours than to yell motivating phrases at my class and chase around wet dogs all day long. I am thrilled!