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My Second Escape

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Sunday June 10 th I escaped from Alcatraz for the second time.   It was 3 weeks after Iroman Texas so I just wanted to have fun at one of the best races around.   This race is so exciting for many reasons.   It is a must do for any triathlete.   It is not a race that plays to any of my strengths as an athlete.   In fact it is a course that incorporates many areas that I struggle with as a triathlete.   I am a good swimmer in open water but not so great in the cold water.   This water temperature is usually 55 degrees.   I am very fearful on steep descents with lots of turns.   Being in San Francisco this bike course is very technical with lots of curves and descents.   Although I like trail running I am not a strong trail runner nor do I do it a lot.   Some of this course is  on trails. Needless to say it is a race that challenges every aspect of my being.   The morning starts by almost 2000 athletes board...

Coach Cyndee Tri Clothing and Bike Jerseys!

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  After Amica Tri here are Debbie, Terri and I in our pink gear! I am happy to announce that the Coach Cyndee Tri gear and bike jerseys have arrived. If you are interested in getting them before they are gone contact me asap!  The pricing is: Tri top - $50 Tri bottom - $50 Bike jersey - $50 Headsweat visor -$20    Cyndee Platko Coach Cyndee www.coachcyndee.com trainwithcyndee@yahoo.com Vic sporting his tri gear! Michael and I after Ironman Texas  Gary, Michael and Vic - Gary and Vic in Coach Cyndee Gear. Runners before their run in Coach Cyndee Visors and Hats!