Swim 18
Bike 4
Run 30+
Feeling the Hawai'i vibe, it's Sunday, and I'm just chillin out. Over the three weeks I've been here, the vibe has really won me over, and I feel like a high pressure finance job combined with this laid back culture outside the office is perfect for us, not to mention the year-round, outdoor training :)
That brings me to the job. It's been two weeks since my last interview, and I'm waiting to hear a decision. I'm planning to follow-up tomorrow to see where we stand. Will keep you posted.
In the meantime, I've picked up a few other opportunities that I'm talking to people about (both in Hawai'i and on the US mainland) and made some time to check out the local scene like the Honolulu Night Market.
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| pic from www.streetgrindz.com |
The Honolulu Night Market is a cool place to hang out and check out local designers, artists, musicians, and grab some local grub from the food trucks. If you find yourself in Honolulu on the third Saturday of any month, head down to 449 Cooke Street for this open air hang out. Being 31, the vibe is a bit younger, but I didn't feel out of place.
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| lots to do! |
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| good entertainment |
Other than my life, there's tons going on around the sporting world.
First, a shout out to my buddy, Nikos, who won his age-group in the sprint race at the New Jersey State Triathlon this weekend! Superbly done! He took first in his group and finished top 10 out of 1,600 people. Excellent!
Second, sticking with triathlon, the fastest iron-distance event, Challenge Roth, took place on Sunday in Roth, Germany. Known for the huge crowds, 200,000+ spectators, Tour de France like support on some of the climbs and very fast times (recent years have required a sub-8hr finish for the overall win), it's considered one of the most important iron-distance races around, and is definitely on my bucket list. Click to read about the MEN'S and WOMEN'S races.
Speaking of the Tour de France, it's going on right now! Through about 15 stages, Vincenzo Nibali, Italy, from the Astana team is wearing the yellow jersey. There have been a number of notables crashing out including Mark Cavendish and Alberto Contador.
Also, the Badwater Ultra-marathon, 135mi across Death Valley in the USA, was recently held. And, as if 135mi/ 217k with 17,000ft/ 518m of climbing through some of the harshest conditions on earth isn't enough, acclaimed ultra-runner, Lisa Smith-Batchen, took on and completed the "quad," which is four crossings back-to-back-to-back! She took this on in the name of Badwater4Goodwater, a charity she created to help increase the availability of clean water around the world. Read more about her amazing feat HERE.
All this, not to mention all of the Ironman races including the European Championships which saw some great performances and shorter distance ITU Series where the Brownlees are getting back on track and American, Gwen Jorgensen took her fourth victory in a row! All great stuff!
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