ALCATRAZ 500
On June 11, 2007, Steven Hurwitz, Pedro Ordenes & I completed our respective and individual 500th Alcatraz swim crossings. This date is significant as it was the 45th anniversary of the Frank Morris and Anglin Brothers escape made famous in the Clint Eastwood movie "Escape from Alcatraz."
View video and newspaper clips at the links below:
KTVU - Jade Hernandez
KPIX - Simon Perez
http://cbs5.com/video/?cid=130
(Type "Escape From Alcatraz" in the search field and then select the June 11, 2007 story)
(Type "Escape From Alcatraz" in the search field and then select the June 11, 2007 story)
San Francisco Chronicle - Carl Nolte
Flatstar Design - Colin Gift
This is a wonderful slide show shot by kayaker & photographer extraordinare Colin Gift!
Other Training Articles and Adventures
Written by Gary & Phil DiGirolamo from the September 2007 Issue of Inside Triathlon Magazine
By Gary Emich & Phil DiGirolamo, Inside Triathlon MagazineAugust 14, 2007
Taper Made Easy
Written by Gary from the August 2007 Issue of Inside Triathlon Magazine
By Gary Emich, Inside Triathlon MagazineJuly 10, 2007
Fueling for the Swim
Written by Gary from the May 2007 Issue of Inside Triathlon Magazine
By Gary Emich, Inside Triathlon MagazineApril 11, 2007
Swim the Line - Learn to Get on Course for a Faster First Leg
Written by Gary from the April 10, 2007 Issue of TriathleteMag.com
By Gary EmichApril 10, 2007
Mastering Rough Water