Week 34: Two Golds Are Better Than None

Undefeated!
Lapu Lapu Warriors @ National Harbor Regatta

Jania @ Annapolis

National Harbor Pier

@ Pusser's, Annapolis

Ready for college football season

Mike @ The Federal House Bar & Grille

Week 34: Swim, Bike, Run (Sunshine Not Included)

The sun didn't shine on Sunday, but about 500 triathletes certainly did. The relentless rain couldn't stop Jania and I from crossing the finish line at the Luray Sprint Triathlon this weekend. The water at Lake Arrowhead was a balmy 75 degrees, the 17-mile bike course had some exciting descents and climbs, and we both had to fight through some cramping to get through the run. But we fared well overall in Jania's 'Priority A' race and my tune up for the Savageman.

A special thank you goes out to: the Ventura family for coming to support us, Tita Evelyn for allowing us to crash at her fantastic cabin, and Jania's brother and mom, Mike and Zurida, for being Fudge guest photographers and taking most of these fantastic pictures!

In-water start for Wave 1 at Lake Arrowhead
(photo by Mike Ventura)

Jania finishing up her bike leg in the pouring rain
(photo by Mike Ventura)

Jania's birthday gift to me: a tri wetsuit!
(photo by Mike Ventura)

Transition area on the eve before our race

Transition 1 after the swim
(photo by Mike Ventura)

Zurida, Jania, and Mike at Lake Laura

Jania's Transistion 1 after the swim
(photo by Zurida Ventura)

Jania sprinting across the finish line
(photo by Mike Ventura)

Sporting our Finisher medals
(we always have enough energy for jumping shots)
(photo by Mike Ventura)

Jania's reward: a massive banana split at Smiley's
(photo by Zurida Ventura)

Swag (the real reason we race)

Week 32: Warm House

Thank you all for coming over to remind me
that i'll be turning 31 on Monday

Confused+Puzzled+Sexy

Ice cream cake+151
(we got a fire extinguisher after this)

Jan+Christine

Vegas?

Filipino Man

The Cups Song

Jason's Bracelet Collection

Making noise for the neighbors

Sad Sangria Face

I appreciate all those who have donated to the Joanna M. Nikolay Melanoma Foundation to support me in my upcoming Olympic distance triathlon, the Savageman 30. I'm currently at 79% of my goal, and I have 5 weeks left to raise the last bit. If you're feeling particularly generous, or if you need a tax shelter (donations are tax-deductible), please consider donating to my fundraiser here.

Week 31: Cabin Fever