The Honolulu Tinman event is fast approaching! This year, on Sunday, July 20th, over 700 people of all ages are expected for an 800 meter swim at the beautiful Queen’s Surf in Waikiki, a 25 mile bike through the neighborhoods of Kahala to Hawaii Kai and back, and a 10K (about 6 miles) around Diamond Head. About a third of us will be women. This will be my second time competing and I hope to beat my time from last year of 3 hours and 6 minutes. Training, discipline, and a mental commitment are certainly required, but the feeling of accomplishment is enormous!

Very special thanks goes out to my trainer, KC Carlberg, owner of Try Fitness Hawaii and to the group of women I swim, bike and run with. KC has provided us a conditioning regime that promotes athletic strength, development, and well-being that ensures a successful event. We have a great time training together! Race time is 5:30 a.m. Come on out to support us!