GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? OR...

Friends,

Today, I have tried to do my indoor bike training...but, what a shame it was occupied by a neighbour...then, I have taken it very easy, 30' elliptical machine, then, 2K full sprint in 8' @ 4'/K pace! quite faste...at that impossible rythim maintained...I could do 10K in 40'...just a dream at this stage and my age...may be not my age? may be my weight and height? haha

"XTB" Xavi.

SPLASH N' DASH! SERIE 1! 20TH PLACE AGE 35-39 GROUP

Friends,

My first Splash n' Dash experience...400m swim, 5K run,400m swim. I have started quite well swimming...I feel very confortable on that part of racing, but, then, I have made my first mistake (just one bottle with cold water and GO2 that I have finalized before starting the race,hydrating myself), then, no water to start my transition and, second mistake, I have tried to run withou socks...after 3K, my left foot was bleeding!!...anyway, I did run quite slow @ 5'20''/km...and, then, back for last swim 400m...was so good the feeling to refresh me again and I recovered some lost places during my running!

Again, a very nice experience and a lot to keep learning about transitions, "What to do and not to do!!"

"XTB" Xavi.

2ND OUTDOOR BIKE TRAINING!...ALARM ISSUE!

Friends,

Let me tell you my bad experience about my alarm issue...I have set it up for 5.10 am in the morning, but, I did not realize my blackberry was on "Weekdays" ...then, of course, has not ring at that time...wondering why sky was so clear and did not ring yet, I look at it and time was 6.00 am....30 minutes to be ready in Disney area...impossible!! But, I have hurried up and by 6.50 am I have started my today's second experience of tribike outdoor training!...I have sent a sms to Richard informing him about my beginner mistake (again second week on a row)...and he feedback me that I will catch them up coming back from Disney course...and that is what has happened. Bad start training, I was really stressed this morning and biking alone was hard (quite windy) my first 15Kms...have exhausted me and my ass was hurting a lot (slim saddle and not bike shorts...Richard suggest me to get new bike shorts for next Saturday....i will try but really busy working days lately!) , then, I met the group of 4 Dragons bikemen, but, could not follow their rithym....very frustating for me! Afterwards, our stop in 7Eleven...we did 15Kms to finish my training with 60Kms in 2h12'...better second training part!

Not transition running after biking because Police was waiting for us in car parking area to start giving some traffic tickets for wrong parking...anyway, I believe next time, we will use different parking area...

Btw, after my bike training in Disney, this afternoon I have come back again to Hong Kong Disney with my families...because, we promise to Lucas for his 3 years old birthday to bring him again...but, it was really hot over 35.C....but very funny!!!

Talk to you next post!

"XTB" Xavi.

27.3% ACHIEVED! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

Friends, Followers, Readers,

Today, I have reviewed total Kms donated to NGO Caico Foundation until which is 27.3% (590 Euros) of final target...very good progress during just first month!!

I have no words to express how happy I feel every time any of you is supporting donating 1 Km for that good cause to fight against Cancer Childhood...hopefully next weeks those donated Kms will increase.

I would also like to thank all added followers to my blog, but, still very few just 14...please, let's try to increase that figure to make "as much noise as we can" to support that NGO.

THANK YOU

GRACIAS

OBRIGADO

GRACIES

MERCI

DOH JE

XIE XIE

GRAZIE

"XTB" Xavi.

LAST 2 DAYS...RELAX, TODAY, DOUBLE SOFT TRAINING SESSION!!

Followers,Friends, Readers,

Last 2 days, I have been taking a training break...but after one day relaxing, I was really looking for training again...that is main reason why this morning I woke up at 6.00 am for my 42' swim 92 laps and tonight 25' running 4K...,better to say, jogging-walking, together with Elaine!

Tomorrow, I will also take a break, because, Saturday morning I have my second outdoor bike training in Disney Hong Kong area with other Dragons mates and Sunday "Splash 'n Dash Aquathon" Series Race 1 in Repulse Bay with other 382 participants, my bid number will be 302 and 125 competitors in my Age Group (35-39)...let's see how it will go. It will be 400m swim, 5K run and 400m swim...quite a good training for my ITU Hong Kong Disney Triathlon.

If you want to check about that "Duathlon event" I attach the link to the website:
http://www.revolution-asia.com/


"XTB" Xavi.

P.S.: Today is my brother in law Wellington's birthday! "Parabéns para você nesta data querida muitas felicidades, muitos anos de vida!!!...."

51' INDOOR BIKE & 25' SWIM!!

Friends,

Easy and complete training...during last week of my 3rd month training. First 51' bike, 29K @ pace of 1'45''/km...good indoor in my fitness bike training! My wife train also hard, elliptical, running belt and some aerobic exercises...funny to see! After, my bike, 25' swim ,62 laps, 1,240m! I have felt very well during my training...I am starting to believe that I will finally get quite fit after all that training, but, meanwhile I am enjoying it a lot!

Talk to you in my next post!

"XTB" Xavi.

P.S.: Today is my nephiew Jorge birthday 9 years old, almost 10!

70' REPULSE BAY-DEEP WATERBAY WATERFRONT RUN!

Friends,

Today, I have felt quite well running 12.5K @ pace of 5'36''/km...only issue again...I have drank more than 2 litres...I believe next time, I will carry a camel bag! Last 3K without water to drink...

Btw, I have been thinking about my goal to finish triathlon under 3 hours...but, after almost 3 months training, I have made my mind...if I become a finisher...THAT WILL BE JUST GREAT! is too hot and humid here in Hong Kong to achieve a good time!

"XTB" Xavi.

FIRST OUTDOOR BIKE TRAINING!!

Friends,

What a fantastic day!!! Yesterday, I got my bike in Flying Ball Bike shop in Mongkok area and I arrived a little bit late ...then Bikeman did not have too much time to explaine me all bike tricks. No worries, I got the bike on the car rack and got home by 8.30 p.m.

Today, I woke up at 5.10 a.m. to get by the car park meeting point, on time by 6.30 a.m. to start my first outdoor (no more fitness bike), but, as it was my first time I missed first turn on the left, arriving late 6.35 a.m. Richard was waiting for me with 3 more guys to bike together...but, I have thought, that, I will catch them on the road to Disney, then, I hurried up and have joined a group of triathletes leaving the parking, after 3K, I have asked them, if they were from Dragons Club ...with negative answer, but, no worries to join their group to cycle together...suddenly, FLAT TIRE :-( !!! at 7K after my training started and no clue how to change it and my spare tire in my car...big mistake! Then, I have thought, end of today's first experience training...what a disaster!! I have removed my bike shoes and start walking barefoot to the car park...totally frustated, but, then the miracle has arrived!!! I have met after 5 minutes walk, Richard and his Dragons mates...and asked me where I was...they were waiting for me to join his group at the end of the parking area!! Ray, Richard's mate changed literally my flat tire in less than 3 minutes and I have restarted my first bike traning together with them...Thank you very much to all 4 Dragons mates!! Then, a new day started...it was great, we have bike to Disney then to the airport and then come back to the parking area....53K in 2 hours, including stops in parking area, flat tire timing, 7Eleven stop...etc., but, it has been a very extreme happiness, once safely arrived to the car park!...just after biking, 20 minutes running 3.5K with over 34 degrees C and high humidity and no wind at all!!

Btw, I attach the link to HK Dragons Triathon Club, where they have written about my first challenge and support to NGO "Caico Foundation" to support and help Cancer Childhood.

From HK Dragons Triathlon Club newsletter September 2009:

"Another member, who is a new member, Xavier Garcia writes that he is using the Olympic Triathlon ITU Disney event on October 18th as a fund raiser for Cancer Childhood victims.

Xavier has a blog site at http:trixavi.blogspot.com where he would welcome a visit from you, should you so wish, he has details about how you can sponsor NGO Caico Foundation in his first ITU event and support this worthy cause."

THANKS TO ALL DRAGON MEMBERS I HAVE MET TODAY!!

SPECIAL THANKS TO RICHARD FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND TIPS!!

"XTB" Xavi.

P.S.: Today is my nephiew Bruno first year birthday!! Congratulations and happy birthday!

SHANGHAI TO HONG KONG FLIGHT BACK...NO TRAINING!

Friends,

Today I have skipped my swim 70' training...I will do it tomorrow night!
I invite all of you to take the following quizz/test: "HOW ACTIVE ARE YOU?" and, please, comment your results below and corresponding action plan...have fun guys!

Quizz website link>
http:www.alive.com/quiz6.php

Talk to you in my next post!

"XTB" Xavi.

THANKS MANUEL!!

Friends,

I would like to use this blog to thank Manuel Clavel his support and coaching to move forward on my first challenge....he is also going on his huge challenge which is IRONMAN...I will never arrive to that level...that is just for a minority!

If you want to follow, his oddissey, go to : http://www.ironamncaico.com/ and have a look at his last post:

http:www.ironmancaico.com/entrenamientos/40-de-vuelta-en-barcelonacon-energias-renovadas.html


Thanks a lot for your support!!

"XTB" Xavi.