Triathlon 101: Packing for Race Day

Completing a three stage race in unpredictable weather conditions can require the most remarkable amount of stuff. Sit down a few days before the race, think about each stage, each transition and what will you need. If in doubt bring it. For the swim: A triathlon suit – These can be one or two piece. […]Continue reading “Triathlon 101: Packing for Race Day”

New Years in Hopkins Village and Sittee River

Originally posted on travel adventures after 50:
The ever helpful Clayton from Abacus Cabanas readied the two loner bikes ($10 for ½ a day) and we rode from Hopkins to Sittee River. We were taking a boat to Glover’s Atole from Sittee River the next morning. It’s a very small place so we chose to stay…

Marathon du P’tit Tran du Nord Race Report

This was the first year for the Marathon du P’tit Tran du Nord. They had a marathon and a half marathon distance both of which had relatively small field caps, 1200 for the marathon and 800 for the half. The races sold out very quickly. Both races are run completely on the P’tit tran duContinue reading “Marathon du P’tit Tran du Nord Race Report”