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06.12.2008
Final Exam, Santa Clara University
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Getting back in shape, Bay Area (CA)
21.08.2008
After returning from Switzerland, my health condition seemed to me improving; thus, I started with some light training and some fun local races to get back in shape. The events were mostly swim-run combos.
The core run-swim-run-swim-run-swim-run event kicked everything off in style. The concept is simple, you line up at the pier in Santa Cruz in a swim suit and goggles and work your way to the pier in Capitola about 6 miles away. You run on the beach and once you can't go any further you swim around the harbor and some points until you get to the sand again. A great local event to toughen up (cold water, 6am start, kelp, waves, all included for free)
The next event was Andrew Ferguson's Splash and Dash in Cupertino. I came away with a win after a mediocre swim and a good run.
One week later I raced the Del Valle Splash-n-Dash and placed second. Again a decent swim (no wetsuit for me) and a solid run, but I definitely felt a bot worn out after the third event in a row.
Of course, I am still far away from being back in race shape, but it felt good to be out there again and dust off the race gear.
The Core: www.thecoresc.org
Splash and Dash Cupertino: www.adfsportsmarketing.com
Del Valle Splash-n-Dash: http://a2aevents.com
Thanks to all the local race organizers for putting on those fun events (what's not to like about a mid-week blowout with post-race Pizza and Beer?!?).
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