Eneas overcomes knee injury to win the Connecticut Cyclocross Championships

We had a chance to interview Eneas when he wasn't whipping Chris K. into shape. We didn't even think Eneas would be able to compete in the Connecticut Cyclocross Championships, let alone win them, not because of lack of preparation, but because of an injury. He had spent two weeks on the sidelines from a knee injury sustained in a last lap crash while cross racing in New Jersey. Fortunately, TARGETRAINING has as a client and consultant Westport resident and orthopedic surgeon Larry Lefkowitz . Larry's sagacious advise brought Eneas back and ready to race just in time for the championship in Cheshire. "I took full advantage of getting the green light. The course was frozen, sub 30 degree weather. I took second place in the race and was the 1st CT rider across the line. It's my 2nd CT State cross title in as many years! I am psyched." As a sidenote, this was also Eneas's 6th straight Connecticut state cycling championship (at the open/elite not masters level). "Thanks to all of the support that I have received this season from my lovely wife and baby, my TARGETRAINING co-workers, friends and teammates."

Okay, so know Eneas can refocus his attention on Chris and his repeats...See ya soon Chris!

70.3 Championships, Clearwater Florida

On November 8th, I competed in the 1/2-Ironman Championships in Clearwater, Florida. It was my biggest race since the conception of my oldest son 6 years ago and I was eager to see how I would do against the stiff competition in this big race.

At the crack of dawn, they started herding us into the staging pens for the start of the race.   The music and crowds were deafeningly loud and the cannon blasts which sent the swimmers off shook my body.  Standing toe to toe with the women in my age group, I felt the excitement building.  We inched forward every three minutes as the waves before us charged into the water.  Finally, it was our turn.  90 seconds, 60 seconds, 30.... the wait was agonizing.  Then finally, "BOOM!" and we were off!

The swim was calm, probably a little too calm.  As I ran to the bike rack I noticed my bike was one of the few left.  Note to self: SWIM HARDER NEXT TIME!  I saddled up and headed out to catch some fast fishes.

One of the perks of being a slow(er) swimmer, is that you get to pass a lot of people on the bike.  And that's what I did.  I kept reeling them in until about mile 40 when a huge pack of riders swallowed me up.  I fought hard to stay off the front, but it was no use.  As they pulled ahead, I noticed 3 maybe 4 women in my age group in the pack.  Drafting is illegal, but with no bike marshals to enforce the rule, they were getting away with it.  I was probably in 3rd or 4th place at this point.  I had fought hard to get to where I was; letting these girls go meant conceding a podium spot.  What would you do?  I let them go.  I finished up the bike and headed out on the run knowing I needed something special to climb back into medal contention.  

The run was a hot, hilly two-loop course.  I tried to stay steady and hydrated.  After a while I gave up trying to figure out what place I was in and just ran, hoping for the best.  At about mile 9, I noticed a blister growing on the ball of my foot, but it was too late to do anything about it. I hoped I could finish before it reached epic proportions.  Over the bridge one last time and around the corner to the finish line!   I crossed the line in 4hr 43min, 7th in my age group.

I want to give a big thanks to TARGETRAINING, especially to Max who made sure my bike got to the race safely and to the Saturday morning bike crew for kicking my butt back into shape. Hope to see you out on the road again soon.

How I spent my Thanksgiving vacation? 2

I rode the mountain bike sessions at Mianus River Park on Wednesday and Huntington today. As a beginner these rides are challenging and tough. Without these rides my bike would be collecting dust. Each time I go out I get better and more confident. I really appreciate the patience and encouragement of Max, Dom and the TT clients. Thank you all.

I wonder if Dom puts chamois butter on his stomach?

As an added bonus today I demoed the Scott Genius. Sweet!

Eneas spreads wings at Chatham Turkey Trot

Eneas Freyre of TARGETRAINING won the Chatham, MA 5k Turkey Trot for the second year in a row. In an event that colects food for the neady as race entry, the Chatham Turky Trot has become a local holliday favorite, and an anual mainstay for the Freyre clan.

TT's Weekend Schedule Update (for all you waiting to work off Turkey Day)

1. We are conducting a special Friday 12:00PM mountain bike session at Trout Brook led by Dom Gillen! (this will be fun)
2. Good news for Sunday Trail Runs: We will be returning to our traditional Sunday trail run 8:00AM, and mountain bike ride 9:30AM at Trout Brook Park this weekend.

We have curtailed Friday's schedule a little bit:
6AM TARGETide (Dom won't be swimming that early after Thanksgiving)
9AM TARGETKick (Fred is taking a day off for family)
10:15AM TARGETYoga (we stretched all day Thursday so we should be ok...)

Full Weekend Schedule...
Friday:
6:00AM TARGETorque/Tough Indoor Cycling Hill Training + Ski Conditioning
6:15AM TARGETide Cancelled
9:00AM TARGETorque/Tough Indoor Cycling + Core Conditioning
9:00AM TARGETKick Cancelled
10:15AM TARGETYoga Cancelled
12:00PM TARGETerrain Outdoor MTB/Cyclocross Cycling @ Trout Brook Park
4:00PM TARGETeen Indoor Cycling

Saturday:
7:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
8:00AM TARGETour Outdoor Cycling
9:30AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
12:00PM TARGETorque Indoor/Outdoor Novice Cycling

Sunday:
8:00AM TARGETread Trout Brook Park
9:30AM TARGETerrain Outdoor MTB/Cyclocross Cycling @ Trout Brook Park
9:30AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
12:00PM TARGETeen Indoor/Outdoor Cycling Teen Session