Work, Bodyboarding w/ Good Waves and Freediving

I started a new job in the Transportation Industry, which occupies most of my time. We've had a few big swells hit and I have a (pending) Hawaii Skin Diver, "Record Fish". Work is Work so lets skip that and get to the good stuff.

Pictures Below: Sorry no pics of work.

Bodyboarding

Opelu Kala
(pending 3-Prong record)

Even Bigger Fish, KAHALA! 9ibs!

REJUVENATED!!!

Starting Fresh! I'm finally healed enough from my fractured Calcanius injury to start working out again. It only took 8 months of rest and 2 more months of physical therapy. I started masters swimming up again, although i made it all 3 days one week and 0 the next, it still feels great. My 100yd swim splits were way faster then expected. 1:16-1:18 for just coming back and I was able to hold that. Simply Amazed! Then, my first bike ride on my new bike "Mac", was this past Saturday (my birthday) at the Hawaii Cycling Club ride. I amazed myself once again! It was as if I never left or took so much time off. Still Jamming and keeping up with all the main riders. Pushing them through the sprint finishes, taking pulls, it was GREAT! The only thing left is the Run. I still have a couple more physical therapy sessions and I'm at about 90% with the injury. My physical therapist said no running yet. The goal is to be up and running by December. Stay in Touch cause the Rookie Triathlete in Training will hopefully be back in full action by December!

AUDITIONS AND MORE AUDITIONS!

A couple weeks ago, a friend of mine told me about a Casting Website I should check out. I signed up and put a picture. The picture is from the first mile of the Marathon at Ironman. Now, for the past 2 weeks I've been submitting for all kinds of modeling and acting positions. I've had a few call backs and my first 2 auditions yesterday. I have another appointment set for tomorrow and another for Saturday. CRAZY!!! This may be my next BIG GOAL! This is looking like a great opportunity and I'm going FULL BLAST AHEAD! WISH ME LUCK!
This past Saturday I rode with a little group from Hollywood. It was good to get back into a group riding. We ended up going to a lighthouse in Palos Verdes. Good ride, but to much stop and go. CONGRATULATIONS to all the Honu/Hawaii 70.3 participants! Wish I could be out there with you guys.

6 months from the last post! WOW!

WOW! It's been 6 months since my last post. I forgot all about this blog page. I'm sure everyone is wondering what is going on with Cody. I'll start with the most significant thing that changed a lot of my plans for 2009.




On December 25, Christmas Night, I was messing around and fell off a rock wall. I fell about 2 stories and landed right on my heel. I ended up fracturing my Calcaneus (heel) in 5 places. Doctors said I will be out for 6 months or so. As of today about 5 months since the accident my heel is still recovering. I'm able to swim and ride, but not run. If I ride too hard my heel will be sore for days. It feels like my heel is getting better, but injuries like these take a really long time to heal and may never be the same. I'm hoping for the best and taking it a step at a time.




Currently, I just moved out to California last month. I've been here for just over a month now. It's AWESOME! I love it! I live near Redondo Beach. There's a ton of places to ride. In particular there's a long beach strip called "The Strand" that goes for miles. Tomorrow, I'm planning a group ride with the "South Bay Wheelman Club". I'll probably be here for at least 6 months.




Being a local triathlete that's sitting on the sideline injured is tough. Everyone asks if your doing Ironman or how's training going. Doing triathlons is a great outlet for me. It takes up a lot of free time and gives me direction and focus. Walking with a limp and not being able to run or be my speedy self was really depressing. I WAS CRUSHED AND DOWN FOR MONTHS! That's the main reason for me not updating this page and moving away for a little while. I'm taking things slow and if all goes well with the heel I'll be back for the 2010 season. There's the update!




ALOHA!

A week update: Looking for a new camera.....

The surf was smaller then forecasted from last week. :( Typical Kona style!

The picture above is from my old camera. This past week it would have been great to have a camera. The Big Island is a very photogenic place! If you have a picture its easier to describe events going on, instead of writing books. So, until I get a camera my memories will stay in my head.

My week was filled with work, entertainment, the beach (3 in 1 day), hikes, tour guiding ;) and having fun with the friends! All the great things during the off-season!

I'm starting to feel the itch of wanting to run. On Saturday, it will make 6 weeks of no training (swimming and biking every now and then and no running). When I swim or bike it's spurt of the moment, free time. Just waiting for the right moment to get back into the swing of things. In the mean time I have a few other things I'd like to do. The Adventures of Life! CHEEHOO!

REFRESHING!!!

During the past few day's Kona has seen a bump in the surf. Just a little bump. The waves were perfect size to take my little brother and his buddy out to magic sands. The sets were around 4ft. but to them it probably seemed like 10ft. I went to the point where the waves were a little bigger. The wait was long but once the waves came in it was well worth it. On a couple of the waves I was able to ride it all the way from the point into the bay. This is called a "bay runner". Sunday's surf forecast is looking good so far. Possibly the biggest swell all year! The only sad thing is waiting to see if we get hit. You just never know! Oahu's forecast is a North West Swell at 20+ft, but we usually get 1/2 of what they forecast, if we get any at all.

This past weekend I went on a road trip with my friend. At 11:00 Saturday night we decided to drive to Hilo. We stayed at his cousins house who was happy to see us. We meet up with some friends and had a night in Hilo town. We liked Hilo so much we didn't come back until 10:00 on Sunday night. Spurt of the moment adventures! GOTTA LOVE UM!

The next adventure is a camping trip in the mountains. I've done once before and it was a blast. It's like survivor man! Take the essentials and rough it! We get dropped off at the top of the mountain and start hiking until the sun gets ready to set. Then, we set up camp for the night. The next morning you pack up and hike out until you see a road. You see so many amazing things, I'll try to get a camera and take pictures. I've heard from a few sources about a parrot cave. This trip I'll be on the lookout for that!

Earlier today I went out for a great ocean swim. My friend was leading the way on his stand up paddle board. This was awesome to have company! The weather was great and the ocean was smooth. It felt like I was stretching out good, which made me feel like I was gliding in the water. Now my Triceps are sore! Good indicator that things went smooth!

LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER GOOD WEEK AHEAD!

A couple weeks later!

Bodyboarding can be a great workout! Hawaii gets some of the best surf in the world. Kona has been fairly mellow for the past 2 years. No BIG surf, I'm talking about 12+ft. The pictured wave is approx. 6-8ft. Yes, the picture is me. This was taken at Magics Sands Point.

HALLOWEEN was so much fun! If I get a picture I'll post it. To many fun details to describe.

I voted on November 4th. Won't tell anyone who I voted for. TOP SECRET! Get this, Hawaii is trying to pass a law to make Marijuana the lowest priority crime. TOO FUNNY! Voting made me feel like a true American! :)

Besides going to the beach and working I've been riding my bike. My rides are anywhere from 1-2 hours. INTENSE RIDING! Mostly hills and decsents. You might be able to catch me going up Hinalani down Palani-Alii Drive, back up Kam 3-Teshimas to Old Mamalahoa-Down Hualalai- Down Lako. 34 miles of Fun, Intense riding with steep inclines, all this in under 2 hours. I tried bringing a riding partner but they turned around halfway up Hinalani. OH WELL! Better luck next time! LOL!

I love this time of year! Off season triathlon training which means do whatever, whenever. Bodyboarding when Kona is pumping. Halloween, Voting, MY BIRTHDAY tomorrow! I'm not gonna lie! My birthday will be FUN! ALL DAY! HAHA! :)