Escape From Alcatraz (Part 1)

After 5 Ironman races in 7 years, I decided I needed a new challenge.
(Sky diving?)
Done that.
(Ice climbing?)

Did that too.

(Swimming with sharks?)
Funny you should mention that. Soon after I made this decision, I got a lottery spot in one of the most prestigious triathlons in the world.

ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ
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(So it's not an Ironman?)
No, but it does have a swim, a bike & a run.
(How far is the swim?)
1.5 mile swim
(No biggie, that's shorter than an Ironman swim.)
In 50 degree water.
(So you will be warm in a wet suit.)
Did I mention the sharks?
(Ok, in a wet suit you will look like a seal. Been nice knowing you.)
I am reminded of the expression, you don't have to swim faster than the shark...you just have to swim faster than the guy next to you.
(You mentioned a bike?)
18 miles through the hills of San Francisco.
(How do you train for that?)
9W here in New Jersey has plenty of hills.
(Do you ride outside in winter?)
No, but I will run outside in winter.
(This race also has a run in it?)
It wouldn't be a triathlon without a run.

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