Adult Triathlon Registration

BrettG — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:19:54 +0000

2011 Triathlon Registration

Got Pep?

BrettG — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 07:15:08 +0000

In most athletic endeavors it doesn’t matter if you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. In the FV Triathlon, however, it does matter…a lot. The competitor whose training, effort and athletic ability drive him or her across the finish line first lives for 365 days at the top of the Fountain [...]

2010 Kicks Off

CCorey — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:55:25 +0000

The 2010 Fountain Valley Memorial Day Sprint Triathlon is scheduled for May 31. Los Cab has signed on as a Premier Partner and has offered its Olympic Pool for the swim. There will be a spot for all types of Triathletes – from first-timers to competitive.

Due to city and pool limits the Sprint [...]

Triathlon Update

BrettG — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:59:52 +0000

Here’s the latest update & advice…

Complete the Route before the Race

One of the secrets to get the most out of yourself during the race (or being able to finish it) is to become familiar with the route. It will give you an idea how much effort you can put into each leg [...]

Bike Route

BrettG — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:50:32 +0000

The constuction on Newland & PCH hasn’t finished so the bike course will go around it. Rather than going to Newland on PCH, we will:

PCH to Magnolia (R) Left on Hamilton Right on Newland

Click here to see the updated route.

There will be signs and volunteers making sure nobody misses the turns. [...]

Ask Dr. Kaz

BrettG — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:37:23 +0000

Q: This is my first try at a triathlon, and I am a nervous swimmer, how long do I have to finish the swim, and can I pause at the pool’s edge for a moment at each length?

A: Great question. The Fountain Valley Triathlon is intended to be a fun event for people of all ability [...]

Adding up Time

BrettG — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:37:10 +0000

Looking for places to trim time from last year’s triathlon? The chart below might help; it shows how long each leg of the race will take at different speeds. Apologies to Beau & Bob for starting the swim at 15 seconds/length.

Click to view at full [...]

Route Posted

BrettG — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:46:01 +0000

The swim, bike and run routes have been posted. Please review them prior to the race.

Dr. Kaz – Buying Shoes

BrettG — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:22:54 +0000

Question: What should I look for in a new pair of running shoes?

Answer:

A running shoe should provide the appropriate amount of cushioning and motion control for your foot. All good shoes share three basic qualities. First, they have a very firm heel counter. You can test this [...]

Reorganized Menu

BrettG — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:30:26 +0000

The menu bar has been reorganized to (hopefully) make everything easier.

Triathlon: The main page with Triathlon Info. On the right menu you’ll find all the sub-pages (Register, View Registrants, and Volunteer).