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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...
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
JAN MICHEL PADRINAO WILL BE DOING THE BIKE PART OF THE RELAY!
I have been working as a part-timer at Clarks Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara since April 2009. 
I am currently pursuing my degree in International Business Management. When I joined the company, the team at Valley Fair was so proud of their accomplishment of raising the most dollars for Triangle in 2008. Now I am proud to be part of the Clarks team that won both contest categories in 2009 and 2010: total donations and percentage to sales .
One of my new year’s resolutions this year is to start losing weight. It's great that this opportunity came up because now I have an even better reason to work out and start shedding some pounds. I casually ride my bike at “bike parties” almost every month; however, I would like to ride competitively.I’m not in the best shape of my life, so for me to complete a part of a triathlon would be a significant thing.
A family close to me has a son that is autistic, and I have watched him grow up to be in his teenage years. I have seen some of the challenges that they go through and I can see how an organization like Triangle could help make a difference in their life. I'm doing the "Tri 4 Triangle" not only because I want to help out organizations that help people with disabilities but also because I want to start having some meaning in my life. I want to be able to say that I helped people.
Training for the biking part of the triathlon would give me the opportunity to accomplish two goals- lose weight and help raise money for people with disabilities.
Please support our efforts and help people with disabilities. Follow our stories and donate to Triangle Inc.
One of my new year’s resolutions this year is to start losing weight. It's great that this opportunity came up because now I have an even better reason to work out and start shedding some pounds. I casually ride my bike at “bike parties” almost every month; however, I would like to ride competitively.I’m not in the best shape of my life, so for me to complete a part of a triathlon would be a significant thing.
A family close to me has a son that is autistic, and I have watched him grow up to be in his teenage years. I have seen some of the challenges that they go through and I can see how an organization like Triangle could help make a difference in their life. I'm doing the "Tri 4 Triangle" not only because I want to help out organizations that help people with disabilities but also because I want to start having some meaning in my life. I want to be able to say that I helped people.
Training for the biking part of the triathlon would give me the opportunity to accomplish two goals- lose weight and help raise money for people with disabilities.
Please support our efforts and help people with disabilities. Follow our stories and donate to Triangle Inc.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
A Note From Your Friends at Triangle!
Hi Joe, Jan and Gustavo,
Thank you for doing the remarkable – I can’t even imagine competing in a triathlon! – to support Triangle in 2011. We are humbled and thrilled that our friends all the way out California have decided to train, race, and fundraise for our organization here in Boston, Massachusetts.
For 40 years Triangle has provided the support, challenge and opportunity people with disabilities need to achieve their personal and career goals. As you might have guessed by my emphasis, Triangle is distinguished by our commitment to challenging each other to identify our abilities, address unexpected obstacles, and relentlessly pursue our dreams.
Every time you accept the challenge of the triathlon by hitting the road, diving into the pool and running one extra mile, you are not only raising support for Triangle but also bearing witness to the spirit of our community.
Good luck with your training! When the going gets tough remember that our entire community is cheering for you and every step, stroke or push of the pedal is empowering over 3,300 individuals with disabilities. We’re pulling for you every step of the way!
Always for Ability,
Jeff Gentry
Community Relations Director
Triangle
Thank you for doing the remarkable – I can’t even imagine competing in a triathlon! – to support Triangle in 2011. We are humbled and thrilled that our friends all the way out California have decided to train, race, and fundraise for our organization here in Boston, Massachusetts.
For 40 years Triangle has provided the support, challenge and opportunity people with disabilities need to achieve their personal and career goals. As you might have guessed by my emphasis, Triangle is distinguished by our commitment to challenging each other to identify our abilities, address unexpected obstacles, and relentlessly pursue our dreams.
Every time you accept the challenge of the triathlon by hitting the road, diving into the pool and running one extra mile, you are not only raising support for Triangle but also bearing witness to the spirit of our community.
Good luck with your training! When the going gets tough remember that our entire community is cheering for you and every step, stroke or push of the pedal is empowering over 3,300 individuals with disabilities. We’re pulling for you every step of the way!
Always for Ability,
Jeff Gentry
Community Relations Director
Triangle
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
GUSTAVO BEYER IS DOING THE RUNNING PART OF THE TRIATHLON
I have been working full-time at Clarks since November 2010. 
I have earned my Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from SJSU, as of May 2010. I am looking forward to pursuing my Master's Degree at San Jose State University beginning Fall 2011. I play the guitar, play basketball and run on my spare time. Working at Clarks is one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have never witnessed such a dynamic team work together, and I am proud to be a part of this team. In this short amount of time that I have been working here, I have seen the passion and determination of everyone in the store to raise as much money as they can for the Triangle Foundation. Triangle has helped thousands of people with disabilities, in finding jobs and getting an education through their work program. It gave me the awareness that people with disabilities should have exceptional services, education and advocacy available so as to have the opportunity to live, learn, work and live a rich, fulfilling life
I am very thrilled and excited to be a part of this upcoming triathlon fundraiser for Triangle! I want to continue to create awareness and help raise money for this amazing cause.
I hope that you will continue to support my team as we are training hard for this fundraiser. Through supporting us, you will also be supporting the Triangle foundation!
Thanks.
Gustavo Beyer
I am very thrilled and excited to be a part of this upcoming triathlon fundraiser for Triangle! I want to continue to create awareness and help raise money for this amazing cause.
I hope that you will continue to support my team as we are training hard for this fundraiser. Through supporting us, you will also be supporting the Triangle foundation!
Thanks.
Gustavo Beyer
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
IT'S OFFICIAL!
It's official! The tri 4 triangle team will be competing in the 2011 Morgan Hill Sprint Triathlon!
The team will be as follows:
The Swim- Joe Corpus
The Bike- Jan Michel Padrinao
The Run- Gustavo Beyer
Wish us luck!!!
Which of these legs do you think is the hardest? The swim? The bike? The run?
Any ideas how we should train? Please do share!
The team will be as follows:
The Swim- Joe Corpus
The Bike- Jan Michel Padrinao
The Run- Gustavo Beyer
Wish us luck!!!
Which of these legs do you think is the hardest? The swim? The bike? The run?
Any ideas how we should train? Please do share!
Monday, January 17, 2011
TRIANGLE IN 3 MINUTES
I had the privilege of touring the Triangle headquarters in Malden, MA back in May 2009. It is home to a fulfillment center, and various programs like Ablevision, School to Career, Triangle Café, IMPACT, etc. I remember walking through the headquarters in amazement seeing the various programs in action: people preparing food in the cafe, the quick working hands in the fulfillment center, the coaching that was going on in the School to Career room. It's great to see that an organization like Triangle exist to give "people with ability" the resources that they need so that they can achieve as much as they would want to achieve. That tour was so inspiring that it helped shape my current direction in life.
"Triangle in 3 minutes" is a great video that summarizes how Triangle help change people's lives. No, it's not the same thing as seeing it firsthand, but it sure evokes the same emotions I felt during that eye opening experience at Triangle in May of 2009.
Please watch the short video below and know more about Triangle's programs and the people they serve.
"Triangle in 3 minutes" is a great video that summarizes how Triangle help change people's lives. No, it's not the same thing as seeing it firsthand, but it sure evokes the same emotions I felt during that eye opening experience at Triangle in May of 2009.
Please watch the short video below and know more about Triangle's programs and the people they serve.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
CREATING AWARENESS AND RAISING MONEY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
It's the beginning of the year and some good folks from Clarks at Valley Fair in Santa Clara, California decided that it would be cool to start the year by planning to do some good in 2011. They have volunteered to put their bodies to the test by challenging their physical abilities. They formed a Triathlon relay team to create awareness and raise money for Triangle Inc.(www.triangle-inc.org)- a charity that helps empower people with disabilities and their families to enjoy rich, fulfilling lives. They plan to complete the Morgan Hill Triathlon on May 15, 2011 for this worthy cause.
Stay tuned!!! We will be unveiling the members of the team shortly.
To learn more about Triangle Inc. and how they help people with disabilities please visit their website at http://www.triangle-inc.org/
Ablevision( one of Triangle's many programs) on NBC Nightly News
To learn more about the Morgan Hill triathlon you may visit http://www.usaproductions.org/events/triathlon-series/tri-mhst
Stay tuned!!! We will be unveiling the members of the team shortly...
Stay tuned!!! We will be unveiling the members of the team shortly.
To learn more about Triangle Inc. and how they help people with disabilities please visit their website at http://www.triangle-inc.org/
Ablevision( one of Triangle's many programs) on NBC Nightly News
To learn more about the Morgan Hill triathlon you may visit http://www.usaproductions.org/events/triathlon-series/tri-mhst
Stay tuned!!! We will be unveiling the members of the team shortly...
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