Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
This video is hilarious, yet still interesting. The man is a machine and has had the winner mentality for a long time.
-DSheek
Favorite Line: “Yeah, Obviously, I have some talent… 3.01 on video”
I have been thinking this for years but I am waiting for my body to adapt to my mental ability.
Monday, November 17th, 2008
My friends at Breakaway Training want to help you prepare for your 2009 triathlon season. If you’ve ever considered working with a coach this event will be a fun kick of point. Coach Felipe is the man!
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Are you ready to put in some hard training? Are you sure…??? Then join us for a few days at an epic Triathlon Training Camp in the mountains of Southern California.
Come see what can happen when a 3-time National Triathlon Champion, an Olympic Athlete and a US Navy SEAL team up to host a training camp! Join Breakaway Training for a 4-day all-inclusive, fully supported training camp. Be ready to jump start your aerobic base, multisport knowledge and boost motivation for the coming year. This camp is designed for those athletes who want to start this triathlon season with a BANG!
Included:
· 3 nights/4 days lodging at the historic Warner Springs Ranch, meals included
· Transportation to and from Warner Springs Ranch from San Diego
· Professional coaching staff
· Lectures on triathlon subjects including nutrition, race strategy and more…
· Guest Speakers
· On-site bike mechanic
· On-site nutritionist
· On-site massage therapist
· Well organized and fully supported runs and bike rides
· Breakaway Training race jersey, ball cap
….and much more!
For more information contact Breakaway Training at: breakawaytraining@gmail.com or (858) 361-0761.
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I’m sad I won’t be around to attend. This weekend sounds amazing!
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
James Walsh just posted his results from the Xterra World Championships in Maui.
1st 30-34 AG (World Champ!)
2nd Amateur Overall
1st American Amateur
22nd Overall
Read more about it below:
http://www.jameswalshracing.com/2008/10/ag-world-champion.html
Click below to see the photo’s posted by Xterra:
http://xterraphotos.com/08world/
Many congrats James!
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
Saturday morning I got up early, dressed quietly, made my lunch, grabbed the dog, slipped quietly into the garage to hook the boat up to the truck, and proceeded to back out into a torrential downpour.
The wind was blowing 50 mph. I pulled back into the garage, turned on the radio, and discovered that the weather would be bad throughout the day.
I went back into the house, quietly undressed, and slipped back into bed. There I cuddled up to my wife’s back, now with a different anticipation, and whispered, “The weather out there is terrible.”
My loving wife of 20 years replied, “Can you believe my stupid husband is out fishing in that?”
I still don’t know if she was joking, but I’ve given up fishing.
Author unknown.
Thursday, October 16th, 2008
This post is pretty much a blatant plug for our friends. I’m ok with that though because our friends are some of the best companies on the planet.
Training and races:
Best coaching on the planet - www.breakaway-training.com
(Breakaway Training)
Most well run triathlons in California - www.tricalifornia.com
(Tri California Events)
*San Francisco Triathlon is November 8 - 9, 2008
I love cyclocross! - www.socalcross.org (SoCalCross.org)
Equipment:
My all time favorite bike shop - www.rocknroadcyclery.net
(Rock N Road Cyclery)
The most versatile/comfortable/stylish bike saddles on the market - www.sdgusa.com
(SDG USA)
Food:
Greatest tasting energy bars ever - www.bonkbreaker.com
(Bonk Breaker)
Hydration - www.motortabs.com
(Motor Tabs)
*New site just went live!
Recovery product and it tastes good - www.livefluid.com
(Fluid Recovery)
Our friends sites:
Amateur Endurance - www.amateurendurance.com
Cyclocross Magazine - www.cxmagazine.com
Cycling Nutz - www.cyclingnutz.com
Team Ride Clean - www.ridecleanteam.com
Give some of our friends a click and check out what they are all about. Clicks don’t hurt, show some love!
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Monday, October 6th, 2008
The Tri-California Folks have sure found a beautiful setting for the Tinley races. Lopez Lake is tucked away in San Luis Obispo County closer to vineyards and wine tasting rooms than persistent fog of Morro Bay or the heat of Atascadero. These races were a Senior Project at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo – and let’s hope the student got an A – because it was a great idea.
Yesterday the weather was beautiful. The rain of Saturday that we missed altogether by arriving near 3 PM for check-in had already come and gone. Becky and I found ourselves sitting in warm sun staring at a glimmering lake. Check-in was cheerful and I pulled the race bike out and took off to get a practice lap in. We met Stu after his on-road Tri awaiting the next day’s off road tri (by Sunday afternoon he was awash in race metals). Stu is awesome. On Sunday from the awards stand he said “there should be more parents and grandparents joining me”.
I got back to the Subaru and the seat post was still swiveling and I made a mental note to fix that later along with trimming my new running shoe laces. As I drove towards SLO on the 227 I was a bit frustrated that I couldn’t figure out my new Specialized bike computer, my throat was sore and I was tired. The computer was spitting out non-rational data and I was too. We had a big dinner and the shared a lovely evening catching up with my Aunt and Uncle overlooking Laguna Lake with Madonna and Bishop Peaks in the background into the night.
We left the house late and made in down Orcutt to the race with very few minutes to spare. I had no warm-up to speak of due to struggling with the seat post I had mentally noted to solve the day before. The laces never got cut. It is race time now and all that must go away. 26 weeks of training were complete.
With the help of the Eternal Timing system and my own watch, I put this together:
October 5, 2008 // Scott Tinley Extreme Tri // Bib #810
Swim Finish: 13:37
Bike Start: 15:57
Bike Finish: 2:02:00
Run Start: 2:02:43
Run Time: 54:09
Finish Line: 2:56:52
10th overall (of 31)
2nd in age group (of 7)
I got a bit confused on the swim forgetting that I needed to pass the marina to get to the Swim Out section. I made some of the time back by knowing the first two miles of the ride as well as anyone. That helped me pass one guy within 50 yards and hold off a charge until the last few yards of the first technical section.
Without a warm-up I was left gasping for air within the first 30 minutes. I had to slow, cough very hard and slow even more. The climb out of Boy Scout land was brutal. Very brutal. I remembered it pretty well from last year so it was easier this time but I found myself in no mans land. By slowing so abruptly during my gasping period I lost contact with the strong racers. I slipped from being third at one point to somewhere near 10. Second thoughts about training, sleeping and working filled my rapidly unfocusing mind. Now I was chasing two guys uphill off my bike and in the heat. I lost them and I took my eye off the trail and into the surrounding hill sides. Beautiful, stunning and serene. Soon I was descending. My new bike was still a bit new underneath me and I did my best to trust it. I stood to stretch my legs. I took a deep breath and relaxed my wrists. The trail was coming fast and soon I was sliding above my very fast tires that lacked many gripping knobs to slow my pace. I remembered some snowboarding techniques and made the delicate section.
Without anyone around my pace was solely mine. Probably great for Lance, Miguel or Greg – but not me. I gained focus into the second lap. Every section of the technical portion was made without touching down. I was able to pass slower racers from the sprint race in great locations. Thanks everybody for making that safe and easy.
On the run, I ran to chase down the next racer I saw: some sprinters, and hopefully one or two extreme distance riders. The finish line came up on time. Thanks Tri-California. Thanks Tinley.
Matt Smart
Outside All Day
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
On Sunday, my sister in-law Alison competed in the 2008 Orange County Triathlon. Alison killed it, 11th in her age group and 361 overall including the dudes. She looked strong the entire time and you could tell her hard work had paid off. Carter and I rode around in the Burley chasing Alison along course where ever we could while Julie hung with Landon back at the start/finish. Alison had around 10 people cheering her on at all time.
Breakaway Training athlete, Beth Gerdes was the first woman to cross the finish line. While I was standing at the bike transition Beth came tearing in and a bunch of the men hanging out said, “how does she get up and go that fast!?” She was hauling out of T2.
Read her write up at:
http://californiatraining.blogspot.com/2008/09/welcome-to-oc.html
AmateurEndurance.com has done an incredible write up on the day also.
Go to:
http://www.amateurendurance.com/2008/09/2008-orange-county-triathlon/
The promoters/race planners put together a fun race. I was jealous not to be out there. The course was beautiful and challenging and the weather was perfect.
I miss triathlon,
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Sunday, September 28th, 2008
From on-road triathlon races, off-road triathlon races to youth and hill climb events, the Scott Tinley’s Adventures Triathlon has something for everyone - including your friends.
Bring a friend for race day registration to the Tri-California registration booth, and both of you will receive a custom designed Scott Tinley’s Adventures running cap at packet pick up.
Print this email, grab a buddy, carpool to the race, split gas money and come on down race weekend to pick up a race hat for you and a friend. Outside All Day expects to see you there. There will be gratuitous shots of racers on our site after the races so bring your best gear and smiles for photo day.
Matt Smart
Outside All Day
Monday, September 22nd, 2008
Life has been a little hectic lately and blogging has taken the back burner for the last 30 days. My world revolves around family and work and the rest is getting pushed aside. Our newest, Landon turned 30 days old today. Most of the time he’s great but sometimes he’s a pain in my neck. I’ve figured out a trick to calm him down when he is screaming bloody murder in my ear. I place him in the Baby Bjorn and bounce on the exercise ball for as long as necessary. I’m not sure if his is helping my core and my back is killing me!
Speaking of core, the boy’s at Amateur Endurance have an incredible article with full pictures up on a daily stretching routine that looks really legit.
As noted in my last article on the (debatable) benefits of stretching, I stretch on a near daily basis to keep things loose. My daily stretch routine usually takes me about 30 minutes, and I try to do it shortly before bed in a quiet room with minimal noises to help relax me before hitting the pillow.
Click here to read the rest of this article.
Sleep tight my limber friends,
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Sunday, September 21st, 2008
During the 30 seconds of down time I had this weekend I stumbled across this race being put on by Tri-California Events. The San Francisco Triathlon at Treasure Island offers 2 different distances, a sprint and an International. Like I’ve said in the past, Tri-California put on the best races in the business.
As a bonus, the final stop on “The Haul to the Great Wall” Elite Series Championship will be at the San Francisco Triathlon at Treasure Island. Elite athletes from all over the world will be racing in San Francisco, competing for the Elite Series purse of $40,000.
Friday, November 7, 2008 - Noon - 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 8, 2007 - 7:15 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 9, 2007 - 7:15 am - Noon
Click here for more info on this event.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Sunday, September 21st, 2008
Spots are filling up in Monterey for the sixth presentation of the Big Sur Half Marathon on November 9th 2008. As of today my wife and I are heading up on the 8th with 7 other racers and their families. It will be a blast. Join us.
Early this past week I found myself hammering out miles on a tread mill at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. 6 miles in one room can seem like forever at race pace. Late in the week I was weaving along the Rio Grande finishing up my weekly mileage. I am determined to hold work at bay while I train for Big Sur.
Many thanks are due to Bosque Youth Conservation Corp who manage the Middle Rio Grande Ecosystem. While I was putting in the trial of miles early Friday morning I was grateful to each of you for your work on the Ecosystem. THANKS.
Focused on my cadence while riding the mountain bike and nearing the top of Palos Verdes back here in LA on Saturday morning James Reilly slowed as he was passing me to offer words of encouragement. Twenty minutes later I had invited him to Tinley’s Extreme Tri in early October and he had shared his knowledge of the trails around PV. Thanks James for sharing your passion about riding.
Matt Smart
Outside All Day
Sunday, September 7th, 2008
We are four weekends away from Scott Tinley’s Adventures Weekend and I am so excited it that I think I should get a new bike. Excitement about race = new bike. Is everyone in agreement on this? Well good. Now here are the details for you to join us at Lake Lopez in early October:
Scott Tinley’s Adventures Weekend
Saturday, October 4
On-Road International Triathlon
On-Road Sprint Triathlon
On-Road Tri-Cal Kids Triathlon
Sunday, October 5
Off-Road Sprint Triathlon
Off-Road Extreme Triathlon
Let me set the stage for you. Beautiful sunrise. Breakfast is already digesting. If you have camped at Lake Lopez - you roll out of your bag and walk over to registration. If you put yourself up at the Madonna Inn or another fine Central Coast establishment then you enjoy an amazing drive through the Big Arroyo. Mist on the SLO County Lake. Gear out on your towel. Bike tuned. You are ready to rock.
Visit the event Web site for more info: TriCalifornia.com
Matt Smart
Outside All Day
Thursday, September 4th, 2008
I’m not quit sure how Old Man Sellers pulled an interview like this. I think it really shows the clout that Motor Tabs and Greg have in the endurance industry. Michellie Jones is one of the greatest triathletes to ever live and I’ve respected her for years. Here 2006 Kona win was unreal. Enjoy the interview, it’s a great read.
MOTOR TABS: What would you say to the person preparing for their very first triathlon?
Michellie Jones: Find a partner to train with that way you have no excuses for not showing up to a workout. Race according to how you train, get to know the transition entry, exits and rack position, check and double check your gear, take just what you really need into transition, and most importantly, smile when you cross the finish so you get a great photo. Frame it with your race number for a great memento, it will not be your only Triathlon as it is a very addictive sport and you will be searching for your next event before you know it.
Click here to read the rest of the interview with Michellie.
Click here for more info on Motor Tabs Fluid Replacement Systems.
Greg may have great athletes on his team but they won’t be there to help him when I’m lapping him at out first cyclocross race of the season on September 21.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Work has been just that.
Between meetings, prepping for meetings, and following up on meetings it has been a struggle to find energy and time to get the workouts in.
Scott Tinley’s Extreme Mountain Bike Tri is nearing a month from game time. If you haven’t signed up yet you should seriously consider it. There are a bunch of fun races for all of us (”King of the Hill”- Sprint & Extreme Mountain Bike Hill Climb On-Road Triathlons - International Distance* or Sprint Distance Off-Road Triathlons - Sprint Distance Tri-Cal Kids Triathlons) and the Tri-California crew - that brings us Wildflower is polished and able to provide a much more personal event. So I propose that those of us that won’t be at Incline Village, NV that first weekend in October meet-up in San Luis Obispo and have Tinley with the Eternal Timing System decide who is fastest.
Last year I went 2:01. A PR, being that it was my first race at that distance. This past week I have been slipping the training in and I’m mighty glad considering that I am now on for the Big Sur Half Marathon. My wife registered in the last two weeks with a bunch of her friends and has been trying to coax me into it. Tinley’s races are on October 4 and 5 and with Big Sur 1/2 on November 9 I have added another date onto my racing schedule.
Having gone to Cal Poly and spent hours driving miles across the coastal roads of the Central Coast looking for surf and camp spots I have added motivation for these races. I love being up there. Lake Lopez used by Tri-California for the race is where my Aunt windsurfs when the wind is up and where I fell back in love with triathlons last year. Big Sur has always been a place mentioned with reverence.
I started racing tri’s in junior high and had some good age group finishes throughout early high school before I burned out on it. Not sure if it was the speedo jokes from the guys I played beach volleyball with or the 30-year-old bike nerds that spent $6,000 on a bike and would fly past me age 14 after I had left them in the ocean. Either way, road tri’s weren’t for me. That has been the joy with mountain bike tri’s. A good swim, a challenging course requiring more than some training and a big budget, and a off-road run that takes everything.
Tomorrow we will be booking our hotel room in Pacific Grove for November 8 and 9 as the rooms must be almost gone. Everything I have heard pegs this as an amazing Fall race in Monterey. I am looking forward to running along Cannery Row and then staring off to sea and Monterey Bay. The 1/2 Marathon is nearing 70% capacity so don’t wait long to register.
Matt Smart
Outside All Day
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
A few weeks ago I came across a Subaru parked in San Bernardino County with this Web site across the back: bigbearoutdooractivities.com/. Needless to say it covered the entire back window. Being a devoted Outback fan I asked the driver about the site. It’s a group of people that use the site to do outdoor activities together up in Big Bear. The site could use a more frequent update but it is a great resource to check before you head up the mountain. If it can be done in Big Bear before the snow comes - this group is on it.
Matt Smart
Outside All day
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Rummaging through my MTB gear bag at the trail head Thursday night my phone buzzed with a text message. I had awaken at 5:30 AM for an hour swim with the Slugs and Diane Graner-Gallas’ training program was leaving me tired. I was struggling to ready myself for my evening ride with Rob up Del Cerro. The text was from James and now I was going to run along the strand in Manhattan after the ride. By 9 PM Thursday I had put in 3 hours of workouts all before 9 and after 5. I’m glad that the day before Andy B had handed me Fluid Recovery - Tropical Escape. Before Wednesday I had used Endurox as a recovery drink in a number of exertions over the three hour mark. Being familiar with the protein/carbo replacement/recovery drink concept I was excited to try Fluid. Having grown up on Champion Nutrition’s Cytomax and moved on to GU20 I had already replaced them with MotorTabs. This week I replaced Endurox with Fluid. Fluid has a great taste and tastes good even after the water bottle warms up….unlike its Endurox friend. And being a Cal Poly alum makes it even easier to love Fluid.
With forty-six days until Scott Tinley’s Extreme Tri I got fitted on Monday to my Bianchi road bike (training bike) and Trek mountain bike (racing bike). Outside All Day loves Rock N’ Road Cyclery. I just happen to live almost an hour and a half from the closest one. So I met up with Brian, owner of Beach Cities Cycle in Hermosa Beach, and he fitted me up to the bikes. I worked for Brian back in high school and it was great to hang and get his help. I haven’t been comfortable on either bike and he made a bunch of changes. Both pairs of shoes were adjusted, seat post height went up, seat distance changed, MTB stem changed and he coached me on knee position. We would all be wise to get ourselves fitted to our bikes. Go see your bike shop and then head to Lake Lopez to race the Eternal Timing System.
Matt Smart
Outside All Day
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Our peeps over at AmateurEndurance.com are cooking up some super fun content. Race reports, course previews, nutrition and just awesome.
Spend some time over there and tell them OAD.com said hello,
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Hyped up on the Olympics I found myself doing laps at the plunge yesterday morning with the masters. At the top of the hour I was toast and my buddies weren’t even up yet. It was a feeling I had not felt since I was doing double-days at Costa ten-years ago. The Olympics have a funny effect on me. I found myself watching the races trying to find the similarities between them and me. We buy the same Swedish goggles from Malmsten. During lunch I registered for the Tinley MTB extreme tri (less than two months to go) and was reminded of how easy they make it on you to register. My wife and I headed down to the Hermosa Pier for the 6:30 PM Nike Run. I don’t wear your shoes but I am grateful for your support of the local running community (and post dinner run). Driving down to meet Andy B this morning I caught myself daydreaming about how fast my wife was running last night. Her next race will be awesome. Andy and I spent 1:38 racing to and from Arby’s on Portola and Bake. My legs were feeling super bad but I was just off the back of Andy B’s tire until a guy sporting a 24 hours of adrenaline jersey passed us. And with that Andy B was gone. The sand pit is improving. Off to sleep, Tinley is calling and I need my masters. The Urho Sarri Pool opens early.
M Smart
outsideallday
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
In my past life (5 months ago), I was a triathlete. I still love the sport but due to injury was forced into running retirement. This week I’ve knocked 2 hours of running and probably 3 hours of riding. Its my first week of running. Tonight was the first double work out in many many moons. I rode with Matt Smart at 6am with 2 strong laps through Whiting Ranch. After work I topped off the day with a 60 minute run lap through Whiting. I’m pleased.
The goals are simple:
1. Lose 6 pounds.
2. Put Old Man Sellers from Motor Tabs in difficulty every time we ride.
#2 is a no brainer, it basically happens already, but #1 will be a stretch.
Ok, back to the original reason for my post. Two of the biggest, baddest triathlons are coming up in the next few months. Look for them on your DVR and hit the record button.
Ford Ironman World Championship - Big Island
October 11, 2008, 6:45 am start
www.ironman.com/worldchampionship
Xterra Offroad Triathlon World Championship - Maui
October 26, 2008, 9:00 am start
www.xterraplanet.com
I need a trip to Hawaii!
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Rich from Fluid Recovery Products sent me over an article that he recently wrote for AmateurEndurance.com. It’s a solid piece on proper recovery.
Recovery Nutrition 101
By Rich Smith, Fluid Recovery Products
June 30, 2008
Every now and then major scientific discoveries are made in the realm of athletic health and performance. Recovery nutrition is without a doubt one of the most recent and unbelievable advancements in sports science, but it is often neglected and misunderstood.
Click here to read the rest of this article.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
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