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| Joe and Teri |
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| Juanita, Joe and Teri |
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| Diana and an extra large umbrella |
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| Sprinting towards the finish line |
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| The thrill of victory!!! |
Friday, May 20, 2011
MORE PICTURES FROM MORGAN HILL
MORGAN HILL TRIATHLON PICTURES
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| Mike at 4:30 in the A.M. |
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| Diana and Ben showing us support...in my driveway... |
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| driving towards UVAS Reservoir |
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| UVAS Reservoir |
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| Getting out of the car after a 40-minute drive (Approximately 5:30 A.M.) |
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| Pumping Mike's tires before the event |
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| Looking for the bathroom. |
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| Everyone's busy... |
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| Diana and Goose |
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| Goose, Mike and Joe |
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| Drink your muscle milk... |
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| Add caption |
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| Stretching... |
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| Diana |
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| Warming up |
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| Checking out the time |
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| The swim |
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| Everyone's ready to start |
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| And here we go... |
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| Diana and Sam |
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| Sam and Ben |
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| Juanita, Joe & Teri |
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| Posing |
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| Mike coming back from his ride |
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| Mike's happy to finish his Bike ride |
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| Diana and Mike |
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| These guys rocked the stage |
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| Showing off the medals! |
Sunday, May 15, 2011
TRI 4 TRIANGLE MORGAN HILL RESULTS
We did well for a group of guys that have never done a triathlon relay before. In fact, if you look at our transition times (T1 and T2) we actually had one of the best time results. We did T1 in 27 seconds! That’s the best among the 14 relay teams. As for T2 we placed third at 24 seconds. That is amazing! We produced those results as if we’ve practiced the transition several times before(which all 3 of us know we never did even once).
As for our individual times, I ranked the lowest of the three of us. I came in at 36:06 for a ¾ mile swim, that’s 2nd to the last, beating someone on a team who either never started, or never finished lol! If I didn’t mess up the swim, I’m pretty sure that we would have at least placed 10th instead 12th place.
Mike’s 16 mile bike ride came in at 1:13. Well within expectations. His time would have been better if his chains never came off…but hey 1:13 is a good result for a person that has never competed in cycling ever! Great job Mike.
The run is another highlight. Gustavo finished his 5 mile run with 39:55 beating his goal of 40 minutes by 5 seconds! He had a great finish as he sprinted towards the finish line, almost knocking somebody over in the process! That was just hilarious! If I’m not mistaken, his run ranks at 8th place among the relay teams. Great job Gustavo.
These guys finished the course with me in 2:29:55, giving it all they can. They did the best that they could for themselves and more importantly for the cause that they represented. I hope this was as much of a great experience for them as it was for me. They did something special here: 1) they challenged themselves to be better and 2) they helped improve people’s lives. Seriously, the only thing that would make this endeavor even more meaningful for me, is that because of this experience, that they choose to continue applying those two things in every aspect of their lives.
I'm proud of these guys!
Joe
As for our individual times, I ranked the lowest of the three of us. I came in at 36:06 for a ¾ mile swim, that’s 2nd to the last, beating someone on a team who either never started, or never finished lol! If I didn’t mess up the swim, I’m pretty sure that we would have at least placed 10th instead 12th place.
Mike’s 16 mile bike ride came in at 1:13. Well within expectations. His time would have been better if his chains never came off…but hey 1:13 is a good result for a person that has never competed in cycling ever! Great job Mike.
The run is another highlight. Gustavo finished his 5 mile run with 39:55 beating his goal of 40 minutes by 5 seconds! He had a great finish as he sprinted towards the finish line, almost knocking somebody over in the process! That was just hilarious! If I’m not mistaken, his run ranks at 8th place among the relay teams. Great job Gustavo.
These guys finished the course with me in 2:29:55, giving it all they can. They did the best that they could for themselves and more importantly for the cause that they represented. I hope this was as much of a great experience for them as it was for me. They did something special here: 1) they challenged themselves to be better and 2) they helped improve people’s lives. Seriously, the only thing that would make this endeavor even more meaningful for me, is that because of this experience, that they choose to continue applying those two things in every aspect of their lives.
I'm proud of these guys!
Joe
Saturday, March 19, 2011
HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FIND JOBS
Triangle helps people with disabilities through a variety of programs. One program I have always been excited about is how they help these cool individuals find jobs. Here's a summary taken directly from the Triangle website of how they help people with disabilities find jobs:
We know that looking for a job is often hard and challenging. Our Career Services Counselors help job seekers:
• Create a Plan for Success We help individuals identify their job skills, establish career goals and pursue jobs that match their talents and abilities.
• Strengthen Job Search Skills Newspaper and internet job searches aren’t effective. We focus on using personal relationships, innovative marketing and local resources to secure
employment
• Keep the Job! We help employees keep their job and advance in their careers by providing job coaching, travel training, employment advocacy
and other important support services.
Good stuff isn't it? I think it's pretty awesome that people with disabilities are given the tools that they need to compete for jobs and start earning a wage...and I think this is one good reason why people should help support Triangle's cause.
Remember how proud you were when you got the job that you've been wanting? Remember how happy and excited you got when someone told you that you got the job? Now imagine having a hand in giving someone that feeling....
It's only a click away...
Please support our cause and help the people that Triangle serve find jobs. You can help with any amount by clicking on our donation box to the right. It's really fast and easy.
Thanks.
Joe Corpus
We know that looking for a job is often hard and challenging. Our Career Services Counselors help job seekers:
• Create a Plan for Success We help individuals identify their job skills, establish career goals and pursue jobs that match their talents and abilities.• Strengthen Job Search Skills Newspaper and internet job searches aren’t effective. We focus on using personal relationships, innovative marketing and local resources to secure
employment
• Keep the Job! We help employees keep their job and advance in their careers by providing job coaching, travel training, employment advocacy
and other important support services.
Good stuff isn't it? I think it's pretty awesome that people with disabilities are given the tools that they need to compete for jobs and start earning a wage...and I think this is one good reason why people should help support Triangle's cause.
Remember how proud you were when you got the job that you've been wanting? Remember how happy and excited you got when someone told you that you got the job? Now imagine having a hand in giving someone that feeling....
It's only a click away...
Please support our cause and help the people that Triangle serve find jobs. You can help with any amount by clicking on our donation box to the right. It's really fast and easy.
Thanks.
Joe Corpus
Monday, February 14, 2011
MIKE'S FIRST DAY OF TRAINING- PART 2
After a few miles of riding on a busy street, Mike made a right turn at an intersection, and that's when I noticed an uphill ride of about an 1/8 of a mile. Mike looked comfortable going into it but I noticed that he began struggling after roughly fifty meters. I began catching up to him, and when we were finally riding side by side, I glanced at him and caught a distressed look on his face that was soaking wet with sweat. He mentioned that he felt like stopping but I didn't want him to stop because we were only a few feet away from the peak, so I decided to pass him and take the lead to make sure that he pushes through it. Mike kept on pedaling, and although he was hurting, he continued on. His efforts did pay off because he victoriously made it to the top without stopping.
Luckily for Mike, he would catch a needed break, the next two miles would be easy riding because it's all downhill. I told him to shift up and to continue pedaling as he pleases. I continued to lead downhill but I would look back every minute or so to check if he's ok. Although I pulled on my brakes every now and then to make sure that I didn't get too far ahead of him, the distance between Mike and I would grow from a bike length to eventually around 150 meters as we rode further down the road. The bottom of the hill curves to the right, I followed the curve and stopped at an intersection to wait for Mike.
Mike showed up no longer than a minute. His face continued to be covered with sweat. I remember wondering if his thick, heavy jacket had anything to do with it. He said his chain came off during the latter part of the ride, so I guess I'll need to train him on how to shift gears properly. I told him that we have covered over six miles and that he needs to take the lead so that he could take us back to his house. He nodded and proceeded straight down the road.
We continued riding, making lefts and rights here and there. He then took us through a park that would lead straight to his house. At an intersection, one block away from his house, Mike stopped and told me that he'll need to walk his bike uphill because he's exhausted. He jumped off his bike and proceeded walking his bike uphill. I didn't want to leave him behind so I jumped off my bike and joined him.
When we got to his house, Mike was so tired that he said he felt like throwing up. He walked into his garage, leaned forward on what looked like a sink, and rested there for a while. A few minutes later, when he felt better, he began doing his stretches on the garage floor. He looked like he was happy to have survived the ride.
Mike completed 10 miles on his first day. That's four more miles than what we had planned and I am so proud to see him push through it. While I am truly happy to see him complete this ride, he has much more training to do to be in shape for competition. With only 14 weeks left until the event, Mike will need to stay the course in order to perform his personal best on the day of the triathlon.
Submitted by Joe Corpus
Luckily for Mike, he would catch a needed break, the next two miles would be easy riding because it's all downhill. I told him to shift up and to continue pedaling as he pleases. I continued to lead downhill but I would look back every minute or so to check if he's ok. Although I pulled on my brakes every now and then to make sure that I didn't get too far ahead of him, the distance between Mike and I would grow from a bike length to eventually around 150 meters as we rode further down the road. The bottom of the hill curves to the right, I followed the curve and stopped at an intersection to wait for Mike.
Mike showed up no longer than a minute. His face continued to be covered with sweat. I remember wondering if his thick, heavy jacket had anything to do with it. He said his chain came off during the latter part of the ride, so I guess I'll need to train him on how to shift gears properly. I told him that we have covered over six miles and that he needs to take the lead so that he could take us back to his house. He nodded and proceeded straight down the road.
We continued riding, making lefts and rights here and there. He then took us through a park that would lead straight to his house. At an intersection, one block away from his house, Mike stopped and told me that he'll need to walk his bike uphill because he's exhausted. He jumped off his bike and proceeded walking his bike uphill. I didn't want to leave him behind so I jumped off my bike and joined him.
When we got to his house, Mike was so tired that he said he felt like throwing up. He walked into his garage, leaned forward on what looked like a sink, and rested there for a while. A few minutes later, when he felt better, he began doing his stretches on the garage floor. He looked like he was happy to have survived the ride.
Mike completed 10 miles on his first day. That's four more miles than what we had planned and I am so proud to see him push through it. While I am truly happy to see him complete this ride, he has much more training to do to be in shape for competition. With only 14 weeks left until the event, Mike will need to stay the course in order to perform his personal best on the day of the triathlon.
Submitted by Joe Corpus
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
MIKE'S FIRST DAY OF TRAINING - PART 1
Super Bowl Sunday morning- Mike's first day of training
It was around 12:30 pm when I arrived at Mike's house. I came with a pair of running shorts and a sleeveless top. I didn't come dressed in full bicycle wear because Mike texted me a couple of nights before that he didn't have any gear. Anyway, as I was parking my car, Mike struts out of his garage with a pair of bike shorts, a snug fitting, moisture wicking shirt that he got for free from the turkey trot we did on Thanksgiving, and a very serious bicycle jacket on top of it. I was proud that he took his first training session seriously enough to wear the proper clothes for the sport. Yet on the other hand, I wanted to laugh so badly because not only have I never seen him in bike gear before, but also because I wasn't prepared to see him in such tight fitting clothes.
The Ride
We snapped our helmets on and jumped on our bikes. Mike asked if I wanted to put my wallet and my phone in his jacket's pockets before we started riding. I said yes and that's when I noticed the weight of his bicycle jacket. It was thick. It was heavy. It was also a warm 80 degrees outside. I asked him if he was sure that he would want to wear it on this 10 mile ride. He said yes and started pedaling.He was pedaling so fast that I had to remind him that we still need to warm up. I told him to shift down and pedal easy. I have never rode my bike in Milpitas before so Mike lead the way to a bike route that he's familiar with.
Mike looked really good in the beginning. He was riding at a good pace and looked very comfortable in front of me. His thick, heavy jacket didn't seem to bother him. The roads were ideal for anyone's first day; they were smooth and flat. The only thing I questioned about the ride at that point was how crazy busy it was. There were way too many cars on the road. We would eventually get to a road that is less traveled, but to get there Mike would need to pedal about three blocks uphill...
submitted by Joe Corpus
It was around 12:30 pm when I arrived at Mike's house. I came with a pair of running shorts and a sleeveless top. I didn't come dressed in full bicycle wear because Mike texted me a couple of nights before that he didn't have any gear. Anyway, as I was parking my car, Mike struts out of his garage with a pair of bike shorts, a snug fitting, moisture wicking shirt that he got for free from the turkey trot we did on Thanksgiving, and a very serious bicycle jacket on top of it. I was proud that he took his first training session seriously enough to wear the proper clothes for the sport. Yet on the other hand, I wanted to laugh so badly because not only have I never seen him in bike gear before, but also because I wasn't prepared to see him in such tight fitting clothes.
The Ride
We snapped our helmets on and jumped on our bikes. Mike asked if I wanted to put my wallet and my phone in his jacket's pockets before we started riding. I said yes and that's when I noticed the weight of his bicycle jacket. It was thick. It was heavy. It was also a warm 80 degrees outside. I asked him if he was sure that he would want to wear it on this 10 mile ride. He said yes and started pedaling.He was pedaling so fast that I had to remind him that we still need to warm up. I told him to shift down and pedal easy. I have never rode my bike in Milpitas before so Mike lead the way to a bike route that he's familiar with.
Mike looked really good in the beginning. He was riding at a good pace and looked very comfortable in front of me. His thick, heavy jacket didn't seem to bother him. The roads were ideal for anyone's first day; they were smooth and flat. The only thing I questioned about the ride at that point was how crazy busy it was. There were way too many cars on the road. We would eventually get to a road that is less traveled, but to get there Mike would need to pedal about three blocks uphill...
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