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Carlsbad triathlon surf forecast
July 10th, 2010 Categories: Aquathlon and Duathlon Race Reports, San Diego County Triathlon Race Reports, Triathlon Club of San Diego Race Reports, What to do in San Diego
CARLSBAD TRIATHLON- It seems that of the three events in triathlon none creates the anxiety of the swim and more so if it is an ocean swim with surf which is what the triathetes participating in tomorrow’s Carlsbad Triathlon will face. There are many resources online to help you self-coach the surf entry, but the most important pieces of advice are; 1. RELAX and 2. BE PATIENT.
Firstly, it’s only water not cement blocks. When you are faced with surf the best thing you can do is take the biggest breath possible, go deep and stay there in a RELAXED state of mind. Your perception may be that you were held down for well over an hour by the surf, but the reality is
that it lasts for about 10 seconds. Before your wave start, pick out a particular swimmer and time them from the time they go under until the time the surface. You will be surprised at how fast it all happens. Additionally, the water will not respond to your flailing so STOP!! All you’re doing is wasting precious energy and creating increased anxiety. I know this sounds easy and I promise, if you can kill the negative self talk you will have a much easier and faster time. Piece of cake!!
Secondly, if you find that you are experiencing elevated anxiety levels, be patient and the surf will eventually stop creating a window of opportunity for you to get out on your swim no problem. Waiting, even until the next wave starts, may be what it takes, but the 3-5 minutes you end up waiting to complete your swim is much better than ending your race before it ever really starts.
Remember, relax, kill the negative self talk and be prepared to wait on the beach until there is a lull if necessary. Breaking through these bad moments is what triathlon is all about.
See you on the beach!!
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Triathlon entry raffle winners
May 25th, 2010 Categories: San Diego County Bike Rides, San Diego County Triathlon Race Reports
TRIATHLON CLUB OF SAN DIEGO-
With the help of RANDOM.org these four subscribers to my blog have won entries to either the Camp Pendleton Sprint Triathlon, Carlsbad Triathlon or the Mission Bay Triathlon.
- Camp Pendleton- jnomini@
- Camp Pendleton- threet@
- Camp Pendelton- shawn.moran@
- Mission Bay- krebs.philippe@
- Carlsbad- dhuntley@
Send me an email and I will take care of your entry. Winners have until Friday night to contact me and then the entries go back in the pot.
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Encinitas Sports Festival and Triathlon
May 13th, 2010 Categories: San Diego County Community News, San Diego County Triathlon Race Reports, San Diego county Real Estate News, Triathlon Club of San Diego Race Reports, What to do in San Diego
ENCINITAS- Once again Encinitas plays host to the county’s runners, cyclists, paddlers and triathletes with this and next weekend’s Encinitas Sports Festival and two sports festival expo featuring 40+ booths full of the latest in sports, fitness and health.
The weekend of the 15th and 16th is all about the beach starting with a 5K run on Saturday morning starting at the Moonlight beach parking lot, which is also the site of the expo. Also on Saturday will be the 3 and 6 mile Encinitas ocean paddle competition with 6 divisions.
On Sunday, the triathletes and swimmers get their day with a sprint triathlon and 1 mile ocean swim. The Encinitas triathlon features two distances. The sprint distance race, 750m/20k/5k, or the super sprint, 375m/10k/2.5k or for those that are not swimmers, there is the duathlon option which is a 1.5k beach run, a 10k bike leg and then a 2.5k run.
The following weekend, Saturday the 22nd, the cyclists have their day with the San Diego Century Bicycle Tour. This event, starting at Mira Costa College’s San Elijo campus in Encinitas features three distance rides of 37, 66 or 103 miles which takes participants east to Ramona. A great feature of this event is the organizers commitment to the environment making this a green ride. Their efforts include, but are not limited to;
Recycle and correctly dispose of all event waste Avoid use of plastic bottles, bags and containers Arrange for surplus food and clothes to be donated to local organizations for re-use Work to make all rider benefits re-usable incent riders to participate by arranging benefits; i.e.; preferred parking for share rides; discounts for riders who “ride in-ride out”. Register, support and work with local Environmental Organizations
So whether you bike, run, swim, walk, paddle or volunteer, the Encinitas Sports Festival has something for everyone.
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Encinitas is a mecca for the active lifestyle
March 4th, 2010 Categories: Real Estate News, San Diego County Bike Rides, San Diego County Community News, San Diego County Triathlon Race Reports, San Diego County run routes
ENCINITAS- I love the active lifestyle and I love north county. The two of them are the best friends you never see apart. When I recently was presented the opportunity to move my
business to, Sea Coast Exclusive Properties, the location on the “coast highway” played as big a role, as did how I was going to be treated, their business and personal philosophies and , well yes, the financial benefits. I am now five doors down from the temple of triathlon, NYTRO where Ironman World Champions have been outfitted for years and across the street from Movin’ Shoes Running Store and their AWESOME Monday night runs. I have started to call it the love triangle!!
When one looks at the relationship between the active lifestyle and San Diego’s north county, the city of Encinitas definitely supports the reputation. World Champions in beach volleyball, Ironman triathlon, cycling and more have at one point or another have called Encinitas home both personally and professionally.
For the triathlete, Encinitas ranks at the top for training opportunities. The Magdalena Ecke YMCA sports a new world class swim venue and the masters program. while beginner friendly, can be STACKED with world class triathletes. Also Moonlight beach, starting in the spring, keeps a buoy anchored offshore so you can practice your open water swimming and sighting skills.
The city is also very central to many great bike rides and plays an integral part in the San Diego 
Century ride associated with the Encinitas Sports Festival held in the late spring each year. You can head north for a great coastal ride to the Oceanside Harbor or, make a day of it and ride through Camp Pendleton for lunch in Dana Point. Looking for more of a challenge, heading south takes you to the Torrey Pines hill climb and heading east out Encinitas Blvd leads through the neighboring city of Rancho Santa Fe to the famous Del Dios Loop or Lake Wholford ride. If you are ready and able to hammer, you may want to show up at NYTRO Saturday mornings to join the Swami’s cycling club drop fest. This ride is tough and has hosted some of the biggest names in cycling over the years.
For the runner, and third leg of triathlon, the Monday night Encinitas Movin’ Shoes run is not to be missed. This run attracts upwards of 60 runners of all abilities and is a great way for a new homeowner to build their social network the old fashion way. Additionally, the “Y” running group has a pocketful of running routes with titles, like “the butterfly run” or “the tunnel”. This running group is usually about 10:1 female to male, but guys, check you ego at the door as these women are FAST and patient.
Lastly, let’s talk beach volleyball.
There are three courts available at Moonlight beach and there is a dedicated group that train there in the mornings. Check with the lifeguards at the main tower 
and they will be able to dial you in on times or rent what you need to play a “friendly” from the concession stand when open. Also, this year is the 47th annual “Moonlight Mixed” co-ed tournament that was won last year by Casey Jennings and his wife Olympic Gold medalist Kerri Walsh-Jennings.
So there you have, a quick look at what makes Encinitas a great choice for the buyer looking to land in an active and affordable beach community.
Oh, yes Johnny, there are about a thousand places, from world class reef breaks to booming beach breaks, to get your surf on.
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Solana Beach Triathlon and TCSD Cares Dave Martin award
July 27th, 2009 Categories: Aquathlon and Duathlon Race Reports, Real Estate News, San Diego County Triathlon Race Reports, Triathlon Club of San Diego Race Reports, What to do in San Diego
SOLANA BEACH- Yesterday was the first Triathlon Club of San Diego sponsored Solana Beach 
Sprint Triathlon. It to was the first time the Dave Martin award was presented by TCSD Cares, which is the newly formed charitable arm of the Triathlon Club of San Diego.
For those not familiar with Dave Martin’s story, he was the Solana Beach veterinarian and TCSD club member that passed after being involved with a great white during a club ocean swim. There was a fund raising effort done within the triathlon community for his family. Fortunately they were in a healthy financially position, so they decided to give the money back to the triathlon community. It was decided to make sure the money was used to help a worthy candidate with their education expenses and TCSD Cares would be charged with caring for the funds raised and granting this annual award.
The first recipient of the Dave Martin award, chosen blindly by the grant committee of TCSD Cares, is Jaclyn Trosper. I think most active TCSD members know Jackie and her mom Bobbie Solomon. Jackie is a mother of two and her husband is a 3rd class Petty Officer in the US Navy. She has been working towards her RN license, which she recently tested for and passed, and is now taking specialized classes hoping to become involved in organ donation. Jackie and her mom have been very involved in TCSD as volunteers and I am sure Dave would be very happy with her selection. I know that the Martin kids are as they participated in the selection process. 
Congratulations JACKIE!!! You are a fantastic member of TCSD and very worthy of this award.
One last note on the Martin Family, Dave’s grandson Tanner Martin has became involved in triathlon immediately after his grandpa passed, as did Jeff his father. Yesterday Tanner CRUSHED the course and finished first in his age group, 12 and under. I am currently in negotiations with Tanner to work as his agent as I think the kids gotta future!!
The triathlon was blessed with PERFECT conditions, if you like your swim entry and exit with plenty of surf. A big swell started rolling in to the San Diego area starting Thursday with surf up to 10 feet in some areas of the county. By Sunday the surf had subsided somewhat but for the beginning of the Solana Beach triathlon it was still in the 3-4 foot range with occasional 5 foot sets rolling through.
Having grown up in the water, I forsaked racing and decided I could better support and represent TCSD as a swim buddy. As always it was a blast. I LOVE the surf and it’s always a good day when you can help someone get through conditions that would otherwise end their triathlon. 
My first swim was with Shellby Madden, who too is a recipient of TCSD Cares. Next was with TCSD member, Helen Barker, who came out of the water in 7th position in her wave. By helping keep up her confidence during the surf entry and exit, she did very well. My favorite victim, I mean athlete was Sophie. I truly believe that she would have not completed the event had I not been there to pretty much demand that we keep going. That whole tough love thing.
I knew she was having a tough time when I saw her surface from a wave and do what most inexperienced swimmers do and that’s take a quick gulping breath. In this situation, and it proved true this time, you take in a mouthful of water as the undercurrent is still active and usually pulls you back down a bit. The look on he face at that point was one of panic as is often the case when the O2 you were hoping for is actually H2O. I grabbed a hold of her, made sure she stayed above the water, could feel my presence hopefully giving her some security and refused to hear her pleas of turning around. I knew she was OK and it became my mission to build her confidence. Two waves later we were passed the surf zone and she was on her way to finishing and I received this promise from her;
I know you have heard this a thousand time but thank you thank you for this morning. Without you I don’t think I would have made it out. I hope one day I will be the person that helps other but I think for now I will learn how to get better at those surf entry and
exit!
Thanks it meant a lot to me and I was able to go through the swim without going on full blown panique(panic) mode and thus have a "strong" second part of the race!
Yes my goal is to spend a lot of time in the waves that I have been avoiding until now and learn how to go under them deep. Until I decided to go do triathlon I was very happy to stay on the beach and watch the waves…. Now I have decided to do something that forces me to learn how to master surf entry/exit!
So that was my Solana Beach Triathlon. Hope to see you out there next year and a HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS!!!
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What I learned from Denis Menchov’s crash
June 1st, 2009 Categories: San Diego County Bike Rides, San Diego County Triathlon Race Reports
CARLSBAD– So I missed the Rock N Roll marathon this Sunday as I had a family birthday party for my niece and then clients. However, I did get to watch the last stage of the Gino D’Italia which was appropriate as I had watched all the other stages.
This last stage of the Giro D’Italia was a time trial. The culmination of over 2100 miles raced over 21 days through Italy, the Swiss Alps and touching France and Austria. The leader of the race coming into this last was Denis Menchov of Rabobank. He had already had the pink jersey for 8 days and coming into this last stage had a 20 second lead over second place Danilo Di Luca and a minute forty three over third. All that separated Denis Menchov from the overall was 8.7 miles. It had been raining slightly earlier and the drops were just starting to fall. All the other riders were finished leaving just Denis and his 20 second lead out on the course. It was his race alone to lose. As Denis comes in to the last 1000 meters, the unthinkable happens and that is when the school bells rang.
1. GET UP!!!
As Denis went down you could almost see that he was waiting for the spill to stop so he could get up. He knew there was only one thing to do and that was to get up. No pouting, no tantrum, no self pity or sorrow. Get up!!
2. Even when things are going wrong focus on the goal
Another aspect of the crash that seems so evident is his desire to get to his bike. He was reaching for it before he even stopped sliding down the road. There is only one way to finish and that requires the bike. He stayed on task. He knew what his mission was and what he needed to accomplish it.
3. Have a great team and trust them
Within 8 seconds of his hand first touching the ground, a RaboBank mechanic had him on new bike and that is where the race was won. He had a great team mate and he trusted him. He did not question the bike or the mechanic’s hold on the bike. He got his butt on the saddle and did his part as the rider.
4. Be ready
Imagine if that mechanic had been texting, tweeting or scrolling through his playlist on the IPOD. Additionally, you never know when general fitness is going to show importance. That mechanic ran for his life for a good 10 seconds which probably felt like an hour. He had the strength to hold up the bike while Menchov got situated and had the engine to run for his life until the rider could ride out of his hand
5. Treat everyone like the hero
Every member of Team Rabobank should have(they may have) paraded that mechanic through the team area ala the movie Rudy. If this mechanic had been treated poorly or less than by the team, the result may have been much different. Disgruntled people don’t perform magic.
6. There are always people on your side
Menchov may not have known it, but the world was with him as everything came back together. For us it may not be the world, but I think we often forget that we have people out there pulling for us. Whether it is family, friends or a stranger, we rarely are alone if we choose not to be.
Lastly, it’s not over if you don’t want it to be.
Now granted, a broken bone could have caused a different result, but in this situation all of the above came together and Menchov chose for it to not be over. In a post race interview he said he knew he had time advantage and that he had a chance, so he chose for it to not be over.
Keep the rubber side down.
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San Diego International Triathlon entry winner
May 23rd, 2009 Categories: Aquathlon and Duathlon Race Reports, San Diego County Triathlon Race Reports, Triathlon Club of San Diego Race Reports
SAN DIEGO– The winning email for subscriber number 122 is ejgowie@aol.com. I have sent an email to the winner and they have until Monday to get back to me.
Next drawing will be for an entry to the Carlsbad Triathlon.
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Million dollar views for the first time buyers
April 15th, 2009 Categories: Aquathlon and Duathlon Race Reports, Client Testimonials, San Diego County Community News, San Diego County Fixer of the Week, San Diego County Triathlon Race Reports, San Diego county Real Estate News, Triathlon Club of San Diego Race Reports, What to do in San Diego
SAN DIEGO– Lately I have been working with quite a few first time buyers. With the interest rates hovering at or under 5%, home pricing back to levels creating a near record high affordability rate and the $8,000 tax credit, it’s no wonder these buyers are entering the market.
For the first time buyer with the active lifestyle looking to buy in a central location with a huge upside potential, I have the perfect home in the north Bay Park area. How do I know this home is ideal for you? I have in the sold two homes within this pocket in the last two months and here is what those clients have said.
“This is one of those rare finds in San Diego. It’s centrally located, easy freeway access, quiet, safe, and it has an amazing sweeping view of Mission Bay and the ocean. It also has a unique charm found only in older San Diego neighborhoods. With these amenities, this is easily a
million-dollar plus neighborhood. And most of the neighborhood is filled with expensive houses to prove it. There are only a small handful of original houses available, tucked away in between these higher priced, remodeled homes. If you are lucky enough to catch one of these original homes up for sale, you can live in a million-dollar oceanview neighborhood for a fraction of what such properties usually go for.”– closed escrow 2/11/2009
and
“After searching for 2 years, I found this house in Bay Park with an awesome view, in a great neighborhood that is centrally located. I saw a lot of fixer uppers in okay neighborhoods, or better houses in questionable neighborhoods, but this house and location had the best potential. I have been enjoying my bay/ocean view out on the deck every night!” -closed escrow 3/23/2009
This 2 bedroom 2 bath home at 3635 Princeton Avenue provides you with amazing southern views from downtown over the bay and to the west facing the ocean overlooking Pacific Beach. From the deck you can see the transition area for the Triathlon Club of San Diego races on Fiesta Island on race day and on the 4th of July you will have front row seats to the Seaworld fireworks show.
It is a downhill coast to Mission Bay for your Fiesta Island workouts and it doesn’t get much more convenient for getting those extra minutes of sleep before heading down on race day for your triathlon or 10K.
Additionally all the events, including those Friday night swims at La Jolla cove, and dining opportunities of downtown and La Jolla are within 15 minutes of your new home.
If you are in the market for a detached home under $400,000 in a neighborhood of million dollar homes, call me at 760.415.3329 for your private showing.
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CROCs warehouse sale starts Thursday
March 12th, 2009 Categories: San Diego County Community News, San Diego County Triathlon Race Reports, Triathlon Club of San Diego Race Reports
SAN DIEGO– Here’s the perfect opportunity to save some money. The manufacturer of the shoe people love to hate is having their warehouse sale this weekend at their San Marcos location. The inspiration behind the website I Hate Crocs and the phrase “Crocs; Second Hand Smoke For The Eyes” are probably the comfiest kicks going!! Click on the image for all the info.
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Solana Beach townhome perfect for triathlete
February 12th, 2009 Categories: Real Estate News, San Diego County Bike Rides, San Diego County Triathlon Race Reports, San Diego County run routes, San Diego county Real Estate News, Triathlon Club of San Diego Race Reports
SOLANA BEACH– If you have are looking for the perfect first home west of I-5 and have the active triathlon lifestyle, you MUST consider this Solana Beach townhome.
For those that are familiar with city of Solana Beach, you already now everything there is for living the California active lifestyle. For those that are not familiar, read on. It’s worth it!!
Solana Beach, located between Cardiff and Del Mar, is primarily lived west of I-5.
First you have plenty of beach for surfing, sunning and fishing anchored by Fletcher Cove. This also happens to be where the Friday morning Triathlon Club of San Diego swim starts. Staying with the swim theme, just up the hill on Lomas Santa Fe from the beach, you have the San Dieguito Boys and Girls club which has a great masters program.
For cycling, BnL Bike is located on the coast highway at just over a mile from this townhome. Time to ride? You have the ability to roll out your door and do a coastal ride or head inland for a Del Dios’ Lake Wohlford route, Del 
Sur or ?.
For the runner in us all, you can easily hit the coast running right from your new home or head up over the hill on Valley and connect with the running trails of the San Elijo lagoon.
Now for general fitness, there is the Boys and Girls club as well as Frog’s Fitness Center. Again all within a mile and a half.
Friends coming over? Head to Cedros Design District for some shopping, dining or live music at the Belly Up. You can also hit the Plaza on the coast 
highway for more dining choices.
Summertime? The Del Mar Fairgrounds is an easy walk. Invite friends over for a walk to the fair in June and then see the ponies run in July or checkout the 4 o’clock Friday’s live concerts there also.
What about the groceries? At the top of Stevens you have Henry’s, Bev and More, Dixieline plus many other shop, while across the freeway is Vons and more.
Heading downtown for a Padre or Charger Game? Want to do a ride from LA back to Solana? The Coaster and Amtrak train station is just around the corner.
Also Del Mar’s dog beach is an easy walk and a great playground that your best friend will love!!!
Again, ALL of this lies within a mile and half of your door, with the exception of the Vons.
There are a few things I especially like about the house itself.
Firstly, it is a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath with an attached garage that accesses the house through the common bath which is the perfect place to shed those sweaty clothes. Secondly, the three bedrooms are all upstairs and 
provide an opportunity for a guest bedroom AND an office. Thirdly, this homes sits on top of the hill on a cul de sac and has a huge greenbelt area just off your private patio which is a perfect spot for friends and a BBQ. Lastly, the owner has updated the home, it has a nice Provencal style kitchen, and added windows to bring in plenty of natural light. About the only thing I would do is add a couple skylights in the living room to enhance the openness of the cathedral ceilings.
If you are considering a coastal purchase, you really need to consider this Solana Beach townhome.
You can contact me here.
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