Bermuda is going to be my new home as of Dec. 20, 2010. I am excited about this new chapter in my life. “Bermuda is is a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. Located off the east coast of the United States, its nearest landmass is Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, about 1,030 kilometres (640 mi) to the west-northwest. Bermuda's latitude is similar to that of Savannah, Georgia, it is warmer in winter, and slightly cooler in summer. Its humid subtropical climate is susceptible to hurricanes. Bermuda has pink sand beaches and clear, cerulean blue ocean waters” (Wikipedia). I’m hoping this description is enough to encourage a visit from you.

The best way to stay in touch with us will be Skype (a free internet based system that allows phone calls with video and send instant messages). My cell phone will still be available mainly for leaving voice messages and usage when I’m back in the states. Facebook and email will work as well. If you would like to write me a letter, this is my new address 9 Woodlands Road, Pembroke HMO9, Bemuda. Be sure to stay in touch.

Well this has not been the race year I desired. I participated in only 2 triathlons, but I am thankful to have done those. Looking forward I have compiled my tentative scheduled.

Oct. 17, Detroit Free press Marathon, finishing in 3:15 qualifying me for Boston.
Nov. 14, Miami Man Half Iron Man.
Jan. 14, Bermuda 1 mile.
Jan. 15, Bermuda 5k.
Jan. 16, Bermuda Half Marathon.
April 18, Boston Marathon.
May 15, Knoxville, Rev 3 Half Iron Man.
May 29, Sea Horse Challenge Tri, Olympic.
June 5, Quassy, Rev 3 Half Iron Man, Middlebury, Ct.
June 12, Motor City Tri, Olympic.
July 10, Detroit Tri, Olympic.
Aug. ?, Pittsburg Tri, Olympic.
Aug. 7, Sylvania Tri, Olympic.
Sept.11, DC, Nations Tri, Olympic.

Motor City Race Report
Finally I’m in the top ten in my division, in 8th position. I felt it was my best race but I hate my swim time, it is the one thing that is killing my over all time. I swam the one mile course in 32 min. Although this was 4 min faster than last year, which some would say is good; this is the biggest difference between me and the 4th place position. Our bike time was the same but I had a better run time. His swim was 8 min faster; I guess I got more work to do in the pool.

The good part, I’m on the bike and as you know it was a rock and roll concert. I have so much fun on the bike passing people, I was only passed by one person at the beginning, that was my Computrainer coach Tony who was doing the sprint distance and he is good. As I am riding I’m saying to myself do you all realize this is a race. Belle Is. always has wind and today no wind until later in the race. I made up a lot of time during the bike I had an average time of 23.6 mph completing the course in 58:27. At one point during the bike I’m humming at 24mph passing folks and I see an illegal pace line of about 8 riders. I come up on the side of them at 27 mph to ensure no one tries to hang on and hold that pass for a good while (that felt so good).

Now for the run and to bring it home. I ran a 7:26 pace for 6.2 miles it felt good. I was passed by three people but I over took the first person who passed me on the second loop convincingly with a great negative split. I had a better run time than the 3rd-6th place as well as a faster bike time. I was so happy for the clouds today; it was a beautiful day and a great race. My overall time was 2:23:18, 9 min faster than last year’s time. Thanks Jordan and Dave for coming out to see me race.

Today Anna participated in her first dance recital. She has been attending MBS Training Center in Southfield, Mi. Anna had a great day and loved receiving flowers from her daddy after the recital.

After taking a week off from training since the half Ironman, I got back on track. I manage to only get 110 miles on the bike with no long ride, hoping to get that in today. 33 miles running and one swim of 2200 yards.

REV3.TRI HALF IRONMAN RACE REPORT

What a great race that almost didn’t take place for me. My family and I got on the road Thursday night to drive to Knoxville. During the night I became very dizzy and nauseated. I was throwing up and could not walk. I went to an Instant care facility in Kentucky and was diagnosed with Position Vertigo. The doc said that I shouldn’t race Sunday, I was greatly disappointed to hear this. After medicating the symptoms for 2 days race day was here.

Saturday I went ahead and checked in and picked up my registration info. Sunday morning after much prayer, the Lord Jesus blessed. I felt good, not 100% but good enough to race. My plan was to just enjoy what I could do and quite if I needed to.

It was a brisk cool morning I believe it was 63 degrees but sunny. I leave the hotel after eating a banana and a begel, half of which I put penutbutter on and plenty of hydration. I’m now at the transition area getting ready and shivering because of the cold. I walk down to the race start which was at the boat dock of Calhoun’s famous BBQ restaurant. We all jump in and tread water until the start. I didn’t warm up much because I was a little concern about my health. I wore two swim caps and ear plugs as a safety precaution. Well I got killed in the water, I drank a lot of water and got pulled, pushed and grab mostly by the women who started 5 minutes after my wave start. (Those women are so fast in the water). Well it took me 45:02min to complete the swim but I am happy that I made it out of the water in position 109, for the 1.2 miles swim.

Now I’m on the bike and to be honest I am feeling a little shaky, I just dig deep and breathe and it’s on. I felt I had to make up time and that’s what I did. I have never felt so fast on the bike like I do with my new Quintana Roo Saduza. I pass a total of 54 people 11 of which was in my division. I am feeling good! As I see people ahead of me I just hammered harder. It was very windy and hilly but I was ready for this. I finish the 56 mile bike in 2:34:56 an average of 20.28mph.

It’s running time and I’m hoping my legs come back around mile 3 or 4 but it never happened, too many hills and I went to hard on the bike. I was able to run a steady pace averaging 9.17min per mile for14 miles. I got passed by only 2 people in my division.

Overall I placed 57 out of 184, 16 in my division. I had a great race and I will cherish this one. It’s a race that I would love to do again. Rev3 put on a great race and the staff, volunteers and participants were so friendly.

This week I got back on track with my training, after being sick for a week and gradually building the following week. I got my miles back up, but I still need to get more cycling in.

I love my Tri group Detroit Iron http://groups.google.com/group/detroitiron?hl=en,

I greatly enjoy running with The Stone Steppers http://www.therunningstonesteppers.com/,

Training on the Computrainers at Fraser bike shop is a must http://fraserbicycle.com/ with my cycling club MDCC http://themdcc.blogspot.com/.

If you’re looking for a great workout or club, you know where you will find me.

This week’ totals.
Swim – 3 days 4800 yards
Biked – 5x for 6 hours about 125 miles
Run – 4 days 35 miles