At the end of Zeb and Rocky’s Big Adventure, we met up with my Dad and Chris Carlson at Danny K’s in Anaheim, at which point, Chris offered up his Cannondale bicycle. I’m assuming because he saw the dismal shape that my bicycle was in. That next week he went to play golf with my Dad and I was able to pick up my new bicycle from my hero, Chris Carlson . . . and man, it sure was sweet!
The tires were flat and Chris said it would need a tune-up, but now I knew that I would have a bike that I could at least use to compete in my triathalon events. The next day, I took my newer bike to our local bike shop, Free-Wheeling. Just so happens, the guy standing behind the counter was one of my old High School students, Corey Diaz. I remember that Corey was always performing tricks on his bicycle outside my classroom. I was constantly telling him to quit goofing around on his bicycle, afraid that he would hurt himself or someone else.
Corey Diaz
But, I was happy to see him behind the counter when I came into Free-Wheeling in Chino, because I knew that I would be in good hands. He ran some brief diagnostics and after a minute or so, he said “Uh, oh.” And then explained that the gears on my bike did not work and that he might have a remedy, but if that remedy did not work, my newer bike would be worthless.
He said that it would take a day or so to find out if his remedy would work. It didn’t sound good. That initial excitement I had towards getting this newer bike went away and I had resolved myself to the fact that the bike was irreparable and I would have to go back to my more than 10 year old, garage sold, $2 bicycle that only had one gear. I was bummed.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of My Newer Bicycle . . .
hey brother i just got this e-mail from the race on the base
Greetings!
There are many exciting opportunities for all Race on the Base participants and their families before Race Day, thanks to our wonderful sponsors. Below are some of these amazing training opportunities and generous deals available to Race on the Base participants. Keep reading to find out more…
Tips & Tricks to Complete Your Triathlon with Success
Dr. Marta Callotta of the Long Beach Spine and Rehabilitation Chiropractic Health Center hosts three FREE one-day Triathlon Clinics that cover:
– Hydration and Injury Prevention
– Helpful Hints for a Successful Race
– Question and Answer Session
WHEN: Saturday, January 22, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
TIME: 7:30am – 9:00am (Wellness Fair)
9:00am – 11:00am (Informational Clinic)
11:00am – 12:00noon (Wellness Fair & Featured
Activity)
WHERE: Joint Forces Training Base
Veterans Services Center, Bldg. 244
11200 Lexington Drive
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
DETAILS: Each clinic features a wellness fair and a different featured activity each week:
– January 22 – Fitness Training and a Run (Bring your running gear)
– February 5 – Transition Area Training and Bike Check (Bring your bike)
– February 19 – Long Course Swim (Free for all pre-registered clinic participants
and $4 for all others from 7:00am-8:30am & 11:30am-1:00pm, so
bring your swim suits.)
Wellness Fair Vendors include:
– Long Beach Spine and Rehab
– Trizone
– South Bay Fit Camp
– Long Beach Tri Club
– Intelliskin
– Southland Credit Union
Click HERE for more information on these free clinics!
To reserve your spot at one or all of the clinics, please contact Frances Caron at (562) 430-1073 or fcaron@ci.los-alamitos.ca.us.
FREE Race Number Belt from Tri-Zone
Tri-Zone is the Official Triathlon Shop sponsor of
the Southland Credit Union 30th Annual Los Alamitos Race on the Base and is excited to offer you a terrific deal on their merchandise. Tri-Zone carriers clothing, swim gear, bike gear, run gear, nutritional items, and much more. Visit them online at http://www.tri-zone.com or in their retail store located in Los Alamitos.
Tri-Zone is located at:
10613 Bloomfield Street
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 493-5880
See below for the special they are offering this month, exclusively to Race on the Base participants!
Tri-Zone Race Number Belt
Bring a copy of this email to get a Tri-Zone Race Number Belt (a $5.95 value) FREE with a $25 purchase from the Tri-Zone store located at 10613 Bloomfield St. in Los Alamitos. Offer valid through 2/4/2011.
Our Price: FREE with a $25 purchase
List Price: $5.95
Training Programs for Race on the Base
Sign up today for the official Race on the Base Training Program! Prepare yourself for all aspects of the Reverse Triathlon, 10K Run and 5K Run. Register to increase your physical stamina, eliminate injuries before and during the race, and most importantly, have fun doing it!
Train2Shape presents four training programs that can prepare you for any event at the Race on the Base:
Triathlon Training Program ($75 for 5-week program)
Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm or Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Saturdays 7:00-9:00am
– Day-to-day training program
– Weekly strengthening & conditioning workouts
– Weekly preparedness clinics
– Group running, swimming and biking workouts
5K/10K Training Program ($64 for 5-week program)
Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm or Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Saturdays 7:30-9:00am
– Complete training program preparing you for 5K or 10K race
– Weekly strengthening & conditioning workouts
– Weekly preparedness clinics
– Group workouts
Pilates-based Core, Strength & Flexibility Exercises ($50 for 5-week program)
Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm
– Supplement your training program with Pilates method
– Improve core strength, flexibility & balance and enhance your breathing
– Develop both strength & length in key muscles
– Improve mental concentration & create a “conscientious” movement
Circuit Training ($50 for 5-week program)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm
– A fun, intense & innovative total body workout improving overall performance
– Combination of strength & cardio training, burning the most amount of calories
– Use of the state-of-the-art Kinesis machines
Classes hosted at:
Train2Shape
4226 Katella Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 431-6004
http://www.train2shape.com
Click HERE to register now for the 5-week training program or view the
registration form* for more details.
(*5-week program is prorated and therefore prices are different than stated on the registration form. Prices listed above and available through online registration are correct.)
REGISTER NOW!
Space is still available for all Race on the Base events!
Register today at http://www.raceonthebase.com.
Contact Information
City of Los Alamitos
Recreation and Community Services Department
10911 Oak Street
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Phone: (562) 430-1073
Fax: (562) 594-9657
http://www.raceonthebase.com
emoya@ci.los-alamitos.ca.us
Thanks Dusty, I signed my brother and myself up for it just a couple of days ago . . . I’m looking forward to it, I’m going to try my hardest to beat the time we did it at last year . . . By the way, thanks again for the entry fee . . . You’re my brother for life.