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JANUARY 2011
TCSD Contacts Board Members Volunteer Committee Race Report: IM Arizona
TRIATHLON CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
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Weekly Workout Calendar New Members Iron Distance Finishers TCSD Conversation
Sunday, January 23rd 1:00 - 5:00 pm Special Guest Mirinda Carfrae Reigning IM World Champion and Michael Raelert Reigning IM 70.3 World Champion (Back to Back ) Location Function Smart (formally known as University City Physical Therapy) Check for updates on the Club’s website.
Coach’s Corner- Running 12 Race Report: Noosa Triathlon 13 It’s the Law 16
TriNews
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was a beautiful Saturday afternoon for a run on the beach with my triathlon club friends, but I was feeling the emptiness of the recent loss of my dog and training partner for the last fifteen years. I trotted near the water’s edge lost in thought. A young man with a muscular physique and military buzz haircut, jogging with a young dog in tow, joined me. I had seen him at a few of the club races recently. His dog trotted nearby without a care in the world. By Barbara Javor
I shrugged. “I don’t know if I’m ready for another dog yet.” “My family and friends all live across the country. I don’t know anyone around here to ask. He’s a faithful training partner.” “I’ll think about it, but I’m not making any promises.” After that run on the beach, I didn’t give Evan another thought until Friday evening when the phone rang. “Linda? This is Evan Rogers. Do you remember me? The Marines are sending me out of town for two weeks of training on Sunday. They gave me my orders this afternoon, and I’m frantic to find someone who’ll take care of A Tale of Fiction Bandit.” I hesitated. “Please? I have to follow these new orders. I don’t have a choice.” I knew he played a patriotic card that trumped me. “We’re shipping out before dawn on Sunday, and I’ve a million things to do on base to get ready. Can I drop him off tomorrow at 8:00 AM?” He hung up before I could change my mind. Evan showed up with a dog bed, food, and a manila envelope with the dog license and
Bandit “Hi. I’m Evan. Evan Rogers. I’m sorry about your dog. I know it’s hard to lose a best friend like him.” “Yes, it’s going to take awhile to get used to him being gone.” “Are you thinking about getting another dog?” “Maybe, but it’s still too soon.” “I’m going to deploy soon. I’ll be gone for three months, and I’m looking for someone who’ll take care of my dog, Bandit.”
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