Ten triathlons in 2010, working up to Half Iron!

For the last few years, I've completed the corresponding number of triathlons to match the year. In 2008, I did eight. Last year, I did nine.

I've yet to advance beyond the sprint distance, though I completed last year's St. Anthony's Triathlon, where the swim was canceled due to weather for the first time.

This year, I'm working my way up to the Half Iron distance. If I reach ten triathlons along the way, all the better, but the goal is to reach the Half Iron distance by the end of the season.

If you’d like to join me on this quest, please drop me a line. It can be something as simple as inviting me to a swim, workout, ride, or run. Words of encouragement are always appreciated. And if you want to join the challenge, all are welcome. Be sure to check out my schedule below. Hope to see you out there!

PETE's 2010 CHALLENGE SCHEDULE

(All races Tampa Bay area unless noted)

Top third of age group team

Sunday, May 23 - Madeira Beach Triathlon

DONE!

Sunday, June 6 - Dunedin Triathlon

DONE!

Friday, July 9 - Picnic Island Adventure Run

Saturday, July 31 - Top Gun Triathlon

Saturday, September 11 - Tarpon Springs Triathlon

Sunday, September 19 - Sand Key Triathlon (tentative)

Sunday, September 26 - Ironman Augusta 70.3 (tentative)

Sunday, October 3 - Siesta Key Triathlon (tentative)

Sunday, October 10 - Caliente Bare Dare 5K

Saturday, October 23 - Suncoast Triathlon

Sunday, November 21 - Muddy Buddy Miami

Thursday, November 25 - Times Turkey Trot

Saturday, November 27 - Autumn Fest 5K

Sunday, December 5 - Key West Triathlon (tentative)

PETE's TOP 2009 FINISHES

Autumn Fest 5K (11/28/09) - Top 50 overall male finisher

Top Gun Triathlon (8/1/09) - Top 20 percent age group

Run to the Horizon 5K (7/19/09) - Winner, 35-39 male

Dunedin Triathlon (6/14/09) - Top third of age group

Spring into Summer 5K (6/6/09) - 2nd place, 35-39 male

Muddy Buddy Orlando (5/9/09) - Top 25 percent, age group team

Lake Como Dare to Go Bare 5K (5/3/09) - Winner, 35-39 male

Florida Challenge Trail Half Marathon (1/25/09) - First 1/2 marathon

PETE's TOP 2008 FINISHES

St. Petersburg Bowl Fan 5K (12/20/08) - 4th male, 35-39

Sand Key Triathlon (9/21/08) - top third of 35-39 males

Rumble Through the Jungle 5K (9/1/08) - 4th male, 35-39

Run Thru Hell 5K (7/6/08) - 3rd male, 35-39

Sunrise Beach Biathlon (6/14/08) - 3rd in male relay

Spring into Summer 5K (6/7/08) - 4th male, 35-39

JFS 5K (5/4/08) - Winner, 30-39 male, 3rd overall

PETE's TOP 2007 FINISHES

Safety Harbor Duathlon (12/8/07) - 4th male, 35-39, 16th overall

Run Through the Jungle 5K (11/24/07) - 3rd male, 35-39, 13th

Strangeman's Beach Biathlon (10/6/07) - 3rd in male relay

Fall Classic 5K/Al Lopez Park (9/30/07) - 3rd male, 35-39

Tarpon Springs Triathlon (9/8/07) - 16th male, 35-39, first triathlon!

Palm Harbor Duathlon (7/7/07) - 5th male, 35-39

I Love Father's Day 5K (6/17/07) - 4th, father/son baby jogger

Sunset Biathlon (6/15/07) - 3rd in male/female relay

Lake Como Dare to Go Bare 5K (5/6/07) - 4th male, 35-39

Paradise Lakes Cotton Tail 5K (4/21/07) - 3rd male, 35-39

St. Pete Beach Classic 5K/10K (1/13/07) - 5th male, 35-39

PETE's TOP 2006 FINISHES

Say No to Drugs 5K (12/16/06) - 2nd male, 35-39, 36th overall

Safety Harbor Duathlon (12/2/06) - 6th male, 35-39, 40th overall

U.Va. Reunion Stumblefoot 2-miler (6/3/06) - Class of 1991 winner

Lake Como 5K (5/7/06) - 3rd male, 35-39