Pages on Tri Labs | Data & Endurancehttps://trilabs.dev/page/Recent content in Pages on Tri Labs | Data & EnduranceHugo -- gohugo.ioenAbouthttps://trilabs.dev/page/about/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://trilabs.dev/page/about/<p>Hi, I&rsquo;m Ching Kuo — a triathlete and cloud infrastructure engineer based in Tokyo, originally from Taiwan.</p> <p>I spend my weekdays on Kubernetes and OpenStack, and my evenings in the pool, on the bike, or running. I started Tri Labs to document my training with the same data-driven approach I use at work: collect metrics, find patterns, iterate.</p> <p>Currently chasing a Kona qualification while trying not to blow up on the run leg.</p> <p>Interested in triathlon, writing, or possible collaboration? Reach me at hi [at] trilabs.dev.</p> <p><strong>Goals:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Sub-10 hour Ironman (2027)</li> <li>Kona qualification (within 5 years)</li> </ul>Gearhttps://trilabs.dev/page/gear/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://trilabs.dev/page/gear/<p><em>Gear I actually use — no sponsored reviews, just honest kit.</em></p> <h2 id="-swim">🏊 Swim </h2><table> <thead> <tr> <th>Item</th> <th>Brand / Model</th> <th>Notes</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jammer</td> <td>Speedo Flex Sigma V Jammer II</td> <td><a class="link" href="https://amzn.asia/d/0ivIKKhS" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >Amazon JP</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Goggles</td> <td>THEMAGIC5</td> <td>Custom-fit to face scan — zero leaks</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="-bike">🚴 Bike </h2><table> <thead> <tr> <th>Item</th> <th>Brand / Model</th> <th>Notes</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tri / TT bike</td> <td>Cervélo P5</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Road bike (training)</td> <td>Cannondale SuperSix Evo 2020</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aero helmet</td> <td>MET Manta MIPS</td> <td><a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4s4vk15" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >Amazon JP</a> / <a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/40lwqtl" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >US</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Road helmet</td> <td>MET Trenta 3K Carbon MIPS</td> <td><a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4qNIPks" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >Amazon US</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Race wheels</td> <td>DT Swiss ARC 1100 62mm / Reserve 52/63</td> <td>Zipp ZR1 hub</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tires (race)</td> <td>Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed 29c</td> <td><a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4aEB1wZ" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >Amazon JP</a> / <a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4kMvRCt" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >US</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tires (training)</td> <td>Continental GP5000 STR 28mm</td> <td><a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4rySahs" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >Amazon JP</a> / <a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4b3s00n" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >US</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saddle (Tri)</td> <td>Selle Italia Watt 3D</td> <td><a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4b3s4NF" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >Amazon JP</a> / <a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4kOXaf7" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >US</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saddle (Road)</td> <td>Selle Italia Boost 3D</td> <td><a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4tOJGEh" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >Amazon JP</a> / <a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/3OrrO2h" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >US</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pedals / Power Meter</td> <td>Wahoo Powrlink Zero Dual-Sided</td> <td><a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4kS1aM6" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >Amazon JP</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bike computer</td> <td>Garmin Edge 850</td> <td><a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4aJcq8H" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >Amazon JP</a> / <a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4aw4eKr" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >US</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bike computer</td> <td>Garmin Edge 1040 Solar</td> <td><a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/3Mr3NrA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >Amazon JP</a> / <a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4aADJC4" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >US</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bike fit</td> <td>✅ Done</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="-run">🏃 Run </h2><table> <thead> <tr> <th>Item</th> <th>Brand / Model</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Race shoes</td> <td>Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 / ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Training shoes</td> <td>ASICS Superblast 3</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="-tech--electronics">⌚ Tech &amp; Electronics </h2><table> <thead> <tr> <th>Item</th> <th>Brand / Model</th> <th>Notes</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>GPS watch</td> <td>Garmin Fēnix 8</td> <td><a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4qQwoVd" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >Amazon JP</a> / <a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/3OENxUl" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >US</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Heart rate strap</td> <td>Garmin HRM Pro Plus</td> <td><a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4s3xbmC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >Amazon JP</a> / <a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4s9eWwq" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >US</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Smart trainer</td> <td>Tacx NEO 2T</td> <td><a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4rx282U" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >Amazon JP</a> / <a class="link" href="https://amzn.to/4rySexI" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >US</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cycling app</td> <td>Zwift</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Training platform</td> <td>TrainingPeaks</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Data sync</td> <td>Garmin Connect</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="-nutrition--recovery">🧴 Nutrition &amp; Recovery </h2><table> <thead> <tr> <th>Item</th> <th>Brand / Model</th> <th>Notes</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Race gels</td> <td>Maurten</td> <td>Science-backed hydrogel formula</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Race gels (local)</td> <td>碳水炸彈 蜂蜜檸檬 (CALBOMB Honey Lemon)</td> <td>Taiwan brand</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="-race-day">🧳 Race Day </h2><table> <thead> <tr> <th>Item</th> <th>Brand / Model</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Trisuit</td> <td>HUUB Anemoi 2</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr> <p><em>Last updated: February 2026</em></p>Race Calendarhttps://trilabs.dev/page/races/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://trilabs.dev/page/races/<h2 id="2026-race-calendar">2026 Race Calendar </h2><table> <thead> <tr> <th>Race</th> <th>Distance</th> <th>Date</th> <th>Location</th> <th>Goal</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><a class="link" href="https://tri-miyako.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" >Miyako Triathlon</a></td> <td>Long Distance (3km / 123km / 42km)</td> <td>Apr 19, 2026</td> <td>Miyako Island, Okinawa</td> <td>Finish strong, blog it</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="goals">Goals </h2><ul> <li><strong>2027:</strong> Sub-10 Hour Ironman</li> <li><strong>Long term:</strong> Kona Qualification</li> </ul> <hr> <p><em>Last updated: February 2026</em></p>Searchhttps://trilabs.dev/page/search/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://trilabs.dev/page/search/