Hi! My name is Joe and I'm a local triathlete here in Central Illinois. I live in Pekin, Ill. Pop. 32,000. The purpose of this page is to promote running and multisport activities. You'll find interesting links to helpful sites where you can improve your running, cycling and swimming.
I belong to a great local running club,Illinois Valley Striders and a triathlon club, "Tri-Sharks" in nearby Bloomington, Illinois.
I really enjoy doing international events. In the last two years, I've been fortunate to compete in Canada, Germany and Switzerland. No matter what part of the world I'm in, the athletes' goals are the same, to try ones best, stay fit and most importantly, to have fun.
After a long period of ignoring my page, I hope to again keep it updated on a regular basis. On November 7, 2004, I completed my goal of racing in the New York City Marathon. Although my finishing time was not fast, my main goal was to experience running the the various ethnic areas of the "Big Apple". In 2005, my main goal will be to train my wife to get her across the finish of the Chicago Marathon in October. I also hope to focus on the shorter distance races to build speed. Another event I hope to do in June is the "BAK"...Bike Across Kansas, a 500 mile, six day tour beginning at the Kansas/Colorado border and finishing at the Kansas/Missouri border.
The local Pekin weather is never too hot or cold to train!!
I race and train using the following equipment and sportswear:
Swimsuit by Tyr
Wetsuit is by Quintana Roo
The tri-bike is a Cannondale R-700
Wheels are by HED
The shades are "eye jackets" by Oakley
Helmet is made by BELL.
Running shoes, shorts and singlet is by Nike.
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March 13
Delavan 1/2 Marathon
Delavan, IL
1:28:40
3rd in age group
March 19
CIDA 5K
Peoria, IL
19:25
1st in age group
April 10
Wild Hare Hill 4 mile
Baronville, ILL.
26:22
1st in age group
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