Wine Country Racing

A contingent of fiesty Hypercat athletes descended on the beautiful country side of Santa Rosa, CA for a toasty day of multisport racing over the weekend.  Contested on Saturday, August 1 were the Full Vineman, Full Vineman Aquabike, Half Vineman Aquabike and Barb’s Race Half Ironman events.  The Full Vineman is the oldest independent iron distance [...]

Sears Casanta wins Aflac Irongirl Syracuse Triathlon

There’s no place like home. Hypercat Racing coach and professional triathlete Rachel Sears Casanta returned to her home state of New York to compete in the first Aflac Irongirl Triathlon on July 26, 2009.  The all women event welcomed nearly five hundred registered participants to the race venue at a Oneida Shores in Brewerton, New [...]

Patrick James qualifies for IM 70.3 World Championships

Patrick James suffered some minor injuries while on a training ride a few weeks back.  He was still bouncing back, recovering and finding his stride.  Rather than miss the Vineman 70.3 though, he had decided to approach the event as a more casual training session. Nevertheless, in spite of  hot conditions, residual boo-boos and a mellow approach,  James set new personal [...]

The Biggest Loser does Triathlon

It is always terrific to see people accomplish something they might not previously have thought possible.
On July 11th, a crew of alumni from the television show “The Biggest Loser” tackled the San Francisco Triathlon at Treasure Island.  Coach Phil Casanta had the pleasure of meeting several of the BL’s including Pete Thomas. Pete was very [...]

Pfeifle Qualifies for Age Group National Championships

While crazy floats and naked runners raced across the city of San Francisco in the Bay to Breakers 12k, a large contingent of seriously competitive triathletes made the trip to Morgan Hill for the 18th annual Morgan Hill Sprint Triathlon at Uvas Reservoir.
Julie Pfeifle made her presence known in the women’s 50-54 age group. A youngster [...]

Fung Flys at Morgan Hill Sprint Triathlon, Meets Macca!

Congratulations to Steve Fung of Orinda on his 19th place finish at the 2009 Morgan Hill Sprint Triathlon. Finishing in 1:46:09, Steve placed 19th M35-39. His splits:  24:41 (.75k swim) , 43:06 (16 mile bike) and 33:05 (5 mile run).
Next up for Steve? The Silicon Valley Triathlon on 6/21/09.

Ironman China Race Report

Congratulations to Ironman triathlete Steve Fung of Orinda, CA.
Steve triumphed in China at his very first Ironman under what
were considered the toughest conditions of any Ironman in history.
Coach Rachel Casanta of Hypercat Racing said “Steve was tenacious
and unrelenting in his preparations for Ironman China. He listened
to his body, but he pushed himself as far as [...]

Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Training Plan Launch

Considered perhaps one of the most famous triathlons contested on the planet, the 2009 Escape from Alcatraz triathlon will challenge participants taking place on Sunday, June 14. Triathletes both novice and veteran alike will face the bone chilling and unpredictable currents of the San Francisco Bay.  Aspiring escapees will jump from perfectly seaworthy vessels near [...]

Clif Bar Recall

If Clif Bar products are a part of your nutritional regimen, check out the press release link below regarding a voluntary recall on Cllif and Luna bars.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/clifbar01_09.html

Triathlon for the Slow, Klutzy or Nervous

Triathlon has a way of connecting positive energy, breaking down barriers and empowering us all to be better people and uncover the athletic side we were born with.
A few years ago while attending the City of Gold triathlon in Oroville, Calif., I meet author/athlete, Jayne Williams. Jayne was promoting her new book “Slow Fat Triathlete” [...]