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I was so nervous and awestruck that it was really nice to see a friendly face. Then, after giving Colin a deep, tight hug, got on the bus that took us to the boat start. To exit the boat we were told to storm off of it like the army storming the beaches at Normandy. And he let me talk endlessly about the event and triathlons in general. Lisa Bentley and Michelle Deasy (of San Francisco) finished third and fourth respectively. Congratulations to the first five to the Polar Bear! I felt like I ran really well right from the start, even though my feet were a bit frozen. We shared some drinks and chatted about our tri experiences. The views are spectacular from the boat, and swimming toward the city from the island is an amazing thing. To find a club or team in your area click here. During the first mile or two, it felt like I was running on top of frozen rods along the length of my feet. Eastwood, Fred Ward and Jack Thibeau (who had both been cast partly for their athleticism). Chris, I came across your blog and read that you have done this race before, any advice or training tips? It took me 35 minutes to swim from The Rock and 2:49:07 to complete the course. Accenture Escape From Alcatraz(TM) Triathlon Sunday, June 3, with Andy Potts from Colorado Springs, Colo. For the new folks: Put your name down on the chart which will be just inside the front door. Gordon Biersch, Nautilus, Celebrity Cruises, SF Bay Club, Go For It! The categories of results that will be recognized at the post race banquet have been significantly expanded. The Escape from Alcatraz originated in 1981 as a private club event, beginning in San Francisco and ending in Marin County. The Fitness Festival is free and open to the public. Please feel free to enter the competition up until this day. The Dolphin Log The 2007 Fall edition of the log is available online. Inside Tri magazine poll) has made it one of the most difficult races to get entry into. That course was a swim from Alcatraz Island to Aquatic Park, a mile run to warm up to Fort Mason. This is a Flickr badge showing public photos from cao5765. Without this, I would have had NO idea what so ever as to where we were going. Today, I went to Santa Cruz with the Silicon Valley Tri Club and it was an amazing day. Amateur and professional triathlete meetings will take place on the Festival stage Saturday. Lisa Bentley and Michelle Deasy (of San Francisco) finished third and fourth respectively. This bag contained all of your warm clothes that you would wear before the race. NOTE: If you belong to a team or club that is not list on Race360 we will be happy to list it for free. I was scared: if the boat takes this long to cover the distance then how the hell will I do it swimming. In addition, following the race we will notify you as soon as the results are posted. The 8 mile run includes a nice flat section at the beginning and the end, some great trails, and then the dreaded beach run followed by the sand ladder. The video was edited to make it shorter, more cohesive and hopefully funnier. Pay close attention to the instructions for what you should bring on the boat, versus what to leave in transition. Actually I walked quite a bit, since I figured if I broke skin now, I will not be able to run 8 miles on those same feet later. I was chatting online with my friend Ben who had done several triathlons before. We calculated 1,722 feet of elevation gain and miles of ocean views. However after the race, that feeling completely left me. Read along with the lyrics in the video and discover the true reason for Black History month. Here you are so dwarfed by the enormity of where you are, and you are so far from your destination. Amateur and professional triathlete meetings will take place on the Festival stage Saturday. Presidio, up thehill to the Palace of the Legion of Honor Museum, out to Golden Gate Parkand back to the Marina Green. To get on the boat, you needed to board a bus that took you to Pier 3, where you got body marked and had to wait for the boat to start loading. I just got an email saying that I won a lottery slot in this years Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. This cove swim will give you one more chance to add a few more miles onto your total mileage and will be followed by a potluck to celebrate the end of the polar bear. User FeedbackCopyright 2008 SF Station: A City Guide by Boulevards. I live in New York City so it is hard to train for the swim (plus I am a very weak swimmer). I did do that and it was an experience to see Alcatraz only yards away from me from the middle of San Francisco Bay. This competition will settle once and for all which is the COOLEST. Sets up the search fields to pass the proper urls and parameter names when submitting a keyword search. Years ago, I saw this race on tv and was blown away by how cool it was and thought that maybe one day, I would do it. Black History Month is a special time for us to reflect and acknowledge how far we have come and how far we can still go. Have fun with the race, it is a fantastic course and you have an opportunity to see the city from a different perspective, out in the middle of the bay! LanguageEnglishIMDb profileEscape from Alcatraz is a 1979 thriller film, directed by Don Siegel and starring Clint Eastwood. I should have been up at 4, but I have never gone to sleep on a weekend night before 12 and had ridiculous trouble getting to and staying asleep. THE RUN: The run is usually my strong suit, but this is a tough course. I was chatting online with my friend Ben who had done several triathlons before. Sponsored LinksSan Francisco HotelsLow Prices on San Francisco Hotels. The water was very choppy, salty and around 55 degrees. Some kids cried, some kids laughed,but we all did the workout. This is one of those rides that goes by really fast because you are always climbing, descending or turning. I should have been up at 4, but I have never gone to sleep on a weekend night before 12 and had ridiculous trouble getting to and staying asleep. I just got an email saying that I won a lottery slot in this years Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. However, I was gratified to see a couple of hundred swimmers still in the water when I reached land. The famous sand ladder that everyone talks about was kind of an anticlimactic part of the race. County FL club info Race 360 has information on 2,000 running clubs and teams in the US. ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ TRIATHLON 2005So on Sunday June 12, 2005, I was able to compete in and complete the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. We calculated 1,722 feet of elevation gain and miles of ocean views. Our turn, one by one the 29 and under all jumped in the water. I never thought that mattered but when you have so many pro athletes doing the race, you start feeling so unimportant that you feel like what the hell is the point? On the boat, I found Ben or Ben found me since he had been on the boat since 6:15 or so. Pay close attention to the instructions for what you should bring on the boat, versus what to leave in transition. Once in the water you are surrounded by a few hundred other swimmers and dozens of kayakers who are watching out for your safety. The Runners on the run course would run up a 850 foot accent up Wolf Ridge and head back down to the finish. We needed to be at the transition area around 4:15am in order to setup our transition site. It has been many years since I have done this race (at least 6) and so of course I had forgotten how bad the sand ladder really is. I had previewed the course by car the day before and I was concerned with the hills that we had to tackle. The Escape from Alcatraz originated in 1981 as a private club event, beginning in San Francisco and ending in Marin County. I did some breastroke and some backstroke and swam freestyle as much as I could. CastFrank MorrisClint EastwoodWardenPatrick McGoohanDocRoberts BlossomClarence AnglinJack ThibeauJohn AnglinFred WardEnglishPaul BenjaminCharley ButtsLarry HankinWolfBruce M. The light was challenging for my little point and shoot, but I hope you enjoy. At this point, you basically have to enter the lottery or do well in one of the several qualifying races to get a slot to race. Instead you were directly towards shore, instead of along the length of it. In truth, I forgot all about peeing until I was about halfway across. They told us that we should follow the large buoy that was on the lead boat. Also, get a good wetsuit and neoprene swim cap, and swim in Aquatic Park if you get a chance). Wendy was having a gutsy performance even though she had just won Brazil Ironman a mere 2 weeks ago. So I am making it a future resolution to cheer people in races. I had previewed the course by car the day before and I was concerned with the hills that we had to tackle. It has been many years since I have done this race (at least 6) and so of course I had forgotten how bad the sand ladder really is. This was also and out and back course, much of it on narrow trails with the return runners passing right on the same path. People seemed to disperse a quite bit, which was not good since we were all supposed to be going to the same place. Please come join us for the next taping of the DadLabs Lounge. I did some breastroke and some backstroke and swam freestyle as much as I could. The race continues with an 18 mile bike ride out the Great Highway, through the Golden Gate Park, and concludes with an 8 mile run through the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. A deaf girl lets the audience into her silent world. I started running flat out, pushing my heart rate into the red zone. The bike finished and I was probably in about 10th place. I swam for it and just made the sand before the beach turned into rocks. Actually I walked quite a bit, since I figured if I broke skin now, I will not be able to run 8 miles on those same feet later. Transitions are a big deal for this race because there is an extra one with the mini run between swim and bike. Welcome to Triweek, you are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions. The triathlon, which sells out within hours of registration everyyear, drew thousands of spectators. On the boat ride over to the prison from San Francisco a radar unit can be seen spinning on top of the boat. Put Vaseline in the back of your shoes and your cold feet slide in quickly. Download AIMSend an Instant MessageShareSnagTag Share this video with a friend. However, I was gratified to see a couple of hundred swimmers still in the water when I reached land. I felt like I ran really well right from the start, even though my feet were a bit frozen. To get on the boat, you needed to board a bus that took you to Pier 3, where you got body marked and had to wait for the boat to start loading. San Francisco HotelsLow Prices on San Francisco Hotels. Peter Clode of New Zealand finished in second place with a time of 2:07:36 and Classen placed third (2:07:54). We welcome your participation and want to encourage as many members as possible from both clubs to enjoy this grand sporting event. Pacific Grove 2005 Mt. This is a Flickr badge showing public photos from cao5765. Content from our trusted partner BNETGet your own CNET Networks Widget. Dolphin Club and South End members up to date on the necessary information, training events, registration forms and contact data regarding the triathlon. The only saving grace was that it was high tide and so the beach run was actually quite hard packed. Chris Mccormack wins his first Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Fitness Festival will feature over 40 booths exhibiting the health and fitness industries latest products and services, a food court, beer garden, climbing wall and entertainment. If you are the race director or manager of this event, you can add information, make changes, post results, etc. Mark your swim bag with a bright colored ribbon so you can easily pick it out of the bunch. I was chatting online with my friend Ben who had done several triathlons before. Along with Bay to Breakers this is one of my favorite things about San Francisco. The South End has been very gracious to let us use their dock over the past few months as ours has been out of use. Then you needed to have another bag ready to drop off inside the boat that takes you to Alcatraz. Transitions are a big deal for this race because there is an extra one with the mini run between swim and bike. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License. California EventsAccenture Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 2007 This multisport, triathlon, adventure racing or other endurance related article is a stub. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. |
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