Rage in the Sage :: Carly Raging for Charity

Carly Chamberlin raised $3,500 for Team in Training's Leukemia Lymphoma Society as part of their triathlon training program. Last night we went right over that mark with the help of Lisa Powers and Ye Olde Kings Head in Santa Monica.... offering Purple concoctions for our friends and patrons.... tips going to help Carly pass her fundraising mark. Below is TEAM CARLY, me, Carly & Lisa who dreamt up the Purple Beer party when sleep-deprived at our 6:15am YAS Spin Sessions!
The Lindners, always GAMERS, came out to support us (and watch the Clippers).

Jeanette and Robin were talked into joining for the fun. I had to drag them both away from their offices... but, we couldn't have such an event without them!

V and Damon brought their entire crew!

And, LA Tri Club, always happy to support the Team in Training program, generously provided the Swag for the patrons of the Purple Beer party. -- CARLY -- We can't wait for your RACE REPORT! Have fun racing SAGE in Vegas this weekend...

Pasadena Triathlon :: Reverse Sprint

The first annual Pasadena Triathlon was greeted by a beautiful, but COLD morning. Jennifer Grandy (JG) and I drove up with many excuses at-hand, trying to decide if we were ready to swim/bike & run (or, in this case, Run/Bike & Swim), in the 50-ish weather.... but, fortunately, it warmed up very quickly and became the perfect day for a tri. Below, Michelle Linder and JG stay warm with hugs before the event.

And, just to skip to the good part... We did participate! And, here we are, all smiles, post-Swim!

Summer Bond made this race her first OFFICIAL Triathlon event EVER! And, she kicked some serious butt! She smoked JG and I... and, almost took Paul too! Here she is, with Brian, just after the race.

Here I am with Alex Bell, who just told us all that he and his wife, Kim, will be moving to Sausalito in a month. Booooo!!! We'll sure miss them around LA....

Mike Gwaltney, Team in Training Coach, brought out a big group of TnTers for this reverse tri... they were all smiles at the finish.

The Hekimians!! Yoshi, Paul, Lucas & Sylvia made it a family outing. Little Lucas will surly be swimming, biking and running ANY DAY now!