Hey guys, let me just start with this experience is SO COOL!!!!!!! we started at 8 am with a police escort out of san fran. it took us 30 min to go 7 miles but we quickly made up time. we finished our 86 in 5 hours (17.2 mph pace), not bad considering there were some good hills...and we still hace about 560+ miles to go. i think most of us are going to slow it down tomorrow in prep for day 3--114 miles and 14,000 ft of climb(think more than 3 mt. palomars if you DON'T start at sea level) the views are definitely amazing and even better ones to come. coach you would love it there is free peanut and plain m&m's and little candy bars from the moment we start in the am to pm!! that was my lunch--candy bars, coke and cliff blocks...my stomach just won't take the pasta and sandwiches they provide. on a serious note, we already had 2 accidents with 2 people going to the hospital (one guy broke his femur and is having surgery as wee speak) there was a railroad track that crossed our road and it was at an angle. if you didn't go over it at a 90 degree angle---oops!! all i can say is thanks to salvador and his excellent mt. bike experience, i made it--see i listen sometimes. anyway keep us all in your thoughts so we can have a safe ride with NO MORE CRASHES!!! oh, yea, as if 86 miles wasn't enough we had to climb a hill (like inside of torrey) to get to our hotel---i came close to just sleeping on the streets!! anyway only 73 tomorrow and easier pace--HOPEFULLY. big sur here we come!!! Michelle
http://www.sulic.com/francois/day1/

Next Races:

11/04/06 "Catalina Island Triathlon"

- Gary Elmer : 2nd AGE-GROUP
- Tracy Elmer : 20th AGE-GROUP





































11/05/06 "C.A.F. Triathlon"

- Salvador Lancaster : 1st Overall
- Giuseppe Ciuffa : 5h38' Personal Best








11/05/06 "New York Marathon"

- Maria Gonzalez : 5h52' FIRST MARATHON
- Norma Gonzalez : 4h00' PERSONAL BEST
- Juan Martinez : 4h36' PERSONAL BEST
- Liz Sanchez : 5h34' PERSONAL BEST
- Titi Scolari : 4h25' PERSONAL BEST
- Victoria Schlosser : 4h41'
- David Smotrich : 4h46'
- Coach Felipe : 4h46'

Hey group--I'm in San Fran getting ready to start the innagural ride. We head to Santa Cruz tomorrow--about 86 miles. We will be taking off at 8 am with a police escort all the way out of San Fran (we are starting at the embarcadero). Saw Robin Williams at dinner--got a picture..sweet. Salvador I had a glass of wine just for you--miss you and wish you were here riding with me...well at least here. Taking it easy because day three and four are the test. Check out daily pictures of the ride (staring tomorrow) at http://www.sulic.com/francois .Taking the magic pill to make sure i get a good nights sleep....we are truly doing something amazing...til tomorrow...Michelle

10/22/06 "San Fransisco Nike Woman's Marathon"

Lorena Monzon : 4h59'

Hey Breakaway gang--remember me? I'm getting ready for the big ride down the coast. we leave Saturday and the ride begins on Sunday out of San Francisco and into Santa Cruz. i though it might be cool to give a blog each day so those interested can follow us on our journey (without having to endure the butt and leg pain). I'll start on Saturday night so be sure to check the Website (Blog) for Pics and thoughts on our once in a lifetime journey from San Fran. to San diego!!!!
Michelle


Route:

Day One: Sunday, October 29, 2006San Francisco to Santa Cruz: 86 miles
Day Two: Monday, October 30, 2006Santa Cruz to Big Sur: 73 miles
Day Three: Tuesday, October 31, 2006Big Sur to San Luis Obispo (Shell Beach): 114 miles
Day Four: Wednesday, November 1, 2006San Luis Obispo (Shell Beach) to Santa Barbara: 104 miles
Day Five: Thursday, November 2, 2006Santa Barbara to Marina del Rey: 90 miles
Day Six: Friday, November 3, 2006Marina del Rey to Dana Point: 67 miles
Day Seven: Saturday, November 4, 2006Dana Point to La Jolla: 55 miles
Day Eight: Sunday, November 5, 2006 Bike course of San Diego Triathlon Challenge: 56 miles

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October 23, 2006 "San Diego Union Tribune"

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20061023/news_mz1b23biobyt.html

Biobytes: Felipe Loureiro

Felipe Loureiro, 30, followed in the footsteps of his father, who was a triathlete, and competed in his first triathlon at age 12. Since then, the Brazilian native has participated in hundreds of triathlons around the world. He immigrated to San Diego eight years ago. Loureiro, a personal trainer, provides coaching for all skill levels through his company, Breakaway Training (www. Breakaway- Training. com). He also likes to watch movies and spend time at his La Jolla home with his wife and mother.

RECOMMENDED WEB SITES:

Wheels on Wheels
http://www.wheelsonwheels.com/
This site has a great selection of equipment for triathlon athletes from bikes, bike parts and wet suits to sports nutritional supplements. Triathlons and cycling can be expensive endeavors, but this site offers equipment at decent prices.

San Diego Running Institute
http://www.sdri.net/
One vital site without which I couldn't move forward in life belongs to the San Diego Running Institute because it provides access to the best running-injury doctor in town.

Koz Enterprises
http://www.kozenterprises.com/

If you are into triathlons or running races in San Diego, this is the No.1 site to check out. It lists all the premier racing information for running and triathlons, including dates and locations, the distances each race will cover, driving directions to the racing site, and best of all, the racing results for each participant of the race.

What gadget could you not live without?
My favorite and most-used gadget is the Bluetooth in my car. It allows me to talk on my cell phone hands-free, which makes me a better driver and a better conversationalist. Seven days a week, from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., I am on the run between clients and my own workouts. I don't have an office with a desk phone, so the only time I have to schedule my workday and to take care of business is in the car. So Bluetooth technology has really brought me up to speed professionally.

Breakaway Training New Van:

Weekend Races:

10/15/06 " Subaru Woman's Triathlon - San Diego"

- Connie O'Connor : 3rd AGE-GROUP
- Tracy Elmer : FIRST TRIATHLON
- Rachel Saldivar : 2nd AGE-GROUP


10/15/06 " Hermosa Beach Triathlon"

- Greg Berkoff : 26th AGE-GROUP (1h06')

For Sale:

















Guru tri lite bike beautifully painted with blue fleur-d-lis (Peter Reid wanted it bad), 7 month old, 52 cm (top tube is 52 cm, center to top tube is 50 cm) tri bike with Mavic Ksyzium SL race wheels, Shimano Ultegra shifters with 170 m crank, new profile carbon t2 wing headset, new serfas seat, polar cs200 cateye computer and heart rate monitor. Total $4,000. Will sell for $2,800 - such a deal that you cannot miss. I need a new road bike so am forced to sell the most beautiful bike i have ever owned! Please email Kathleen Rafaat to see the bike.
hrafaat@san.rr.com