Multisports

I grew up during the explosion in popularity of triathlons. I watched the Hawaiian Ironman race on TV every year. The proliferation of aero equipment like clip-on bars, along with tri specific wear was becoming mainstream among many aspiring athletes. 

With my background as both a swimmer and cyclist, it was my teen dream to participate in triathlons. I never did because I didn't want to commit to learning to run. 

As I've gotten older, my dream never waned. I still had the desire to do a tri. One evening in 2019 I would find something that started the path to fulfilling the dream. It was the moment I discovered the existence of a subset race of triathlons called "aquabike". 

As the name suggests, an aquabike race consists of a swim leg and a cycling leg. Since I was still reasonably able to do both, it was exactly what I needed to get motivated. 

I started the research to gain the knowledge I would need to get started with training. I bought books, watched videos, and read web pages, looking for any kind of insight. I developed a training plan and started following it. It didn't last long, as 2020 rolled around and changed everything. Pools were closed and the race I wanted to do would be cancelled. 

In the following years, my life has been quite a roller coaster and I've never returned to that initial fervor. During that time I've had some health struggles, lost a lot of weight, and recently completed the build up of the bike I will use to do my first race.

I've also been researching about running. I've found a few books helpful, along with a few YouTube channels that are guiding me to taking the first stride. 

Right now though, I'm going to really concentrate on the aquabike. I need to focus on my training and acquire the gear I will need to complete that first race. I hope that you will follow along with on my socials!