After I joined the Cross Country team in 2005 at College of the Desert, I met Adara Garcia and Arturo. They were also running for the Cross Country team. When they told me they were both triathlon athletes, I wanted to be one too! I knew how to swim, ride a… Read More
In August 2013, I decided to do the Tour of Big Bear. Even though I knew I could do it, I wasn’t prepared for the end of this bike ride. I remember spectators were yelling: “you are almost there!” but I kept turning left and right, climbing and more climbing… Read More
Sprint Triathlon – I was on my way to Lake Havasu for my second attempt to finish a triathlon. The day before the race, Alan made a few of us swim in the lake with our wetsuits…but did I mention he made us swim at night? Yes! We swam in… Read More
This incredible 100 mile ride starts from Tri.A.Bike. Tri-A-Bike is the longest running bike shop in the Coachella Valley, originally started by David O’Donnell 30 years ago in Palm Desert. I think this was the first time I did this event by myself. I still remember going there in the… Read More
8th place this time out of 27 my age group. I improved my swim time not so much my bike and run time. But my overall Time improved by 2 minutes. I will keep trying! 😀