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FEBRUARY 2013
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TRIATHLON CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
FEBRUARY CLUB MEETING TBD
FEBRUARY CLUB DUATHLON Date: Saturday, February 16th 6am check-in opens 7am race start Location: Black Mountain Format: 2R/12B/2R Refer to the Club’s website for complete/updated information.
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Weekly Workout Calendar New Members Nutrition Quick Tip TCSD Conversation Member Profile
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FEBRUARY TCSD MEETINGS, CLINICS, RACES & RIDES
TCSD SOCIAL EVENT Friday February 15th, 6:30pm Mingle with fellow TCSD-ers, discuss your 2013 race season and strategies. Or just stop by for a drink and blow off some steam. Located in Bay Park, just centered on University Avenue in the heart of Hillcrest, Uptown Tavern takes a “super local” approach to both food and philosophy. Rustic yet modern design w/over 20 microbrews flow from the taps, and the locally grown fare.
Location: Uptown Tavern 1236 University Ave San Diego, CA 92103 map: http://tiny.cc/ayofrw Contact: Amanda Scott, ascott@triclubsandiego.org or Bryan Diaz, bryan.a.diaz@ml.com
REAL BEGINNERS’ BIKE RIDE
INTRO TO TCSD AND FRIENDS
TCSD TRI 101
Saturday February 10th, 8:30am
Thursday February 7th, 6:00pm
Monday February 25th, 6:00pm
The TCSD Real Beginners’ Bike Ride takes place on the 56 bike path and is a club ride where nobody gets left behind. If you can ride comfortably for at least 60 minutes without stopping (total ride time 90-minutes) then this ride is for you. Be ready for a few moderate climbs on the first half of the ride; beginners need hills too! Total distance for the ride is 18 miles. Hybrids and Mt. Bikes will go half the distance. Gordon will be your leader and is promising a fun-filled morning. Non-members are ALWAYS welcome. Helmets are MANDATORY.
Are you interested in learning more about the Tri Club of San Diego, meeting new people, making new friends, and generally having an awesome time? If so, this is your event. This is a great opportunity to network, gain training partners, and learn the basics about the sport of triathlon! We will give you the inside scoop and answer all your questions about TCSD. Food and beverages will be offered. Non-members are welcome, no RSVP necessary!
How fit do I have to be? How long do I have to train? What equipment do I need? What do I wear? Do I need a wetsuit? What kind of bike do I need? Can I do one on my mountain bike? How do I get started with my swim training? What are good first time races? How can the club help me?
Schedule of Events: Bike Q&A: 8:30am Wheels Roll: 9:00am Meet up Location: Parking lot of California Bank and Trust 11752 El Camino Real map: http://tiny.cc/75zgc Contact: Gordon Clark, sharksurfdude@aol.com
Location: Moment Cycle Sport www.momentcyclesport.com 2816 Historic Decatur Rd. Ste 135 San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 523-BIKE (2453) map: http://tiny.cc/jfwf6 Contact: Paula Munoz, pmariemunoz@gmail.com or Jay Lewis, jay.lewis@mac.com
ALWAYS REFER TO THE TRI CLUB’S WEBSITE AND CALENDAR FOR THE LATEST EVENTS, UPDATES AND DETAILS. DATES, LOCATIONS, EVENTS, GUESTS ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
HOW DO I GET STARTED? Get the answers to these questions and more at the monthly TCSD Tri 101. All questions fair game. The monthly talk is specifically designed to get you started in the sport of triathlon, and our goal is to de-mystify triathlon, and remove the ‘intimidation factor.’ NON-MEMBERS WELCOME! Bring that friend or relative!
Location: Road Runner Sports 5553 Copley Drive San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 974-4455 www.roadrunnersports.com map: http://tinyurl.com/4kdk28t Contact: Questions/comments addressed to coaches@triclubsandiego.org.
2013 TCSD DUATHLON RACE SCHEDULE February 16th - Black Mountain
March 16th - Carlsbad
April 27th - Pine Valley
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TCSD BOARD MEMBERS President
Steven Banister
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Vice President
Brian Wrona
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Treasurer
Mike Plumb
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Secretary
Brian Maiorano
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Independent Directors
John Hill
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Brian Long
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TCSD Board of Directors
CONTACTS Triathlon Club of San Diego P.O. Box 504366 San Diego, CA 92150-4366 www.triclubsandiego.org Send correspondence to the address above or contact President, Steven Banister. Membership & Renewal $75/year, $60 active military (w/active ID). Additional years available at discount. TCSD membership (online) at http://tiny.cc/v3xypw TCSD e-lists Subscribe to the TCSD e-mailing list by sending a blank email with your name in the body to: TCSD-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
NEWSLETTER STAFF AND INFORMATION
TCSD VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS Apparel: Zoca Gear
Hank Montrose
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Aquathlon Director
Brian Long
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Beginner Coaches
Dean Rosenberg
coaches@triclubsandiego.org
Steve Tally
coaches@triclubsandiego.org
Bike Case Rentals
Bob Rosen
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Club Historian
Ian Kelly
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Creative Team
Arch & Christy Fuston
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Expo Coordinator
Deborah Wittich
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GP Race Points (Aqua, Du & Triathlon)
Dean Sprague
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Ironman Coaches
Mike Drury
imcoach@triclubsandiego.org
Liam Thier
imcoach@triclubsandiego.org
ITU-San Diego Volunteer Director
Deborah Jones
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Membership Director
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Newsletter Editor
John Aspinall
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Newsletter Publisher
Dean Sprague
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Editor John Aspinall john.w.aspinall@gmail.com Newsletter Articles and Ideas Please send to Dean Sprague at dsprague@triclubsandiego.org and/or John Aspinall at john.w.aspinall@gmail.com Contributing Writers: Richard Duquette, Barbara Javor, and Craig Zelent
Social Directors
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Amanda Scott
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Swim Director
Erin Hunter
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Swim Director, Solana B & G Club
John Hill
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Swim Director, Open Water
Thomas Johnson
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TCSD Cares
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Track Coach, UTC
Jim Vance
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Track Coach, North County
Mike Plumb
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Track Coach, Winter
Tom Piszkin
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Volunteer Director
Dawn Copenhaver
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Youth Team Coach
Judi Carbary
jcarbary@triclubsandiego.org
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TCSD OFFICIAL WEEKLY WORKOUT CALENDAR
WELCOME NEW TCSD MEMBERS Manshu Agarwal Benjamin Angeles Darren Archbold Monday
Karla Baltazar
6:00 AM Ocean Swim, advanced/expert swimmers
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Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
6:00 PM
Group Run, 4-6 miles, all paces welcome.
7:30 PM
JCC Swim Workout
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Ester Barbuto
Location: Tamarack Beach.
5:45 PM
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Location: La Jolla Cove.
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Kelly Bass
Location: Movin’ Shoes, Encinitas.
Location: Jewish Community Center (JCC) in University City
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Fee based.
Alan Belshaw
Tuesday 6:15 AM Pannikin Bike Ride
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Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station.
6:00 PM
Track Workout in Carlsbad/North County, Coached session Monroe Street and Chestnut Ave.
7:30 PM
Master’s Swim
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Solana Beach
Matt Berrens
Location: Pannikin - 7467 Girard Ave, La Jolla.
6:30 AM Bike Workout in Point Loma, Group ride
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Location: Carlsbad High School,
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Charlie Chen
6:00 AM Ocean Swim, advanced/expert swimmers
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Toogood Chris
Location: La Jolla Cove.
Mountain Bike Ride (Advanced), Year round
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Location: Various, Penasquitos Canyonside Park
(east parking lot). Contact: Dave Krosch, davekrosch@yahoo.com to be on mailing list. Location: Tamarack Beach.
5:45 PM
Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
6:00 PM
Bike Workout in Cental San Diego, Coached session
6:00 PM
Track Workout at UCSD track, Coached session
7:30 PM
JCC Swim Workout
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Location: Jewish Community Center (JCC) in University City
6:30 AM Pannikin Bike Ride
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Location: Pannikin - 7467 Girard Ave, La Jolla.
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6:30 AM Bike Workout in Point Loma, Group ride Beginner Open Water Swim
7:30 PM
Master’s Swim
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Solana Beach
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Location: UCSD campus. •
Fee based.
Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station.
Catherine Crisp Megan Cross Christopher Curtis Janus Desquitado Seth Doherty
Location: Ventura or De Anza Cove in Mission Bay.
Fee based.
Anthony Eusebio Ferran Feixas
Friday
Danielle Ferree
6:30 AM First Light Ocean Swim, advanced/expert swimmers
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Location: La Jolla Cove.
Christian Fogliani
Saturday
James Gamboa
8:00 AM Bike Workout, Group Ride
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Location: Meet at Starbucks in Del Mar, Hwy 101 & 15th St.
8:00 AM Bike Workout, Group Ride
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Location: Nytro Multisport, Encinitas.
3:00 PM
Josh Cox
Jeffrey Danlen
Location: Solana Beach Boys & Girls Club, 533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., •
Joey Clingerman Cindee Crain
Location: varies, typically Fiesta Island.
Thursday
5:45 PM
Claudia Blattner Emily Calabro
Fee based.
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David Berry Jared Boone
Location: Solana Beach Boys & Girls Club, 533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr,
Wednesday 5:30 PM
Michael Beckman
Youth Triathlon Workout-Chula Vista
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Contact coaches for details,
Judy Carbary, jcarbary@triclubsandiego.org.
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* Refer to the Club’s website/calendar for additional workouts and latest information.
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TCSD CONVERSATION WITH: By Craig Zelent
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I recently talked triathlon with the ultimate TCSD member, Jim Markwell. Jim is a great example of living a healthy triathlon lifestyle with a huge smile on his face. I guarantee you will enjoy getting to know this great guy!
70.3, at Oceanside Jim, on course
Craig: What was your athletic background before you got involved in triathlon? Jim: Growing up in the late 50’s and early 60’s we, as kids, were always encouraged to play outside. Climbing trees, hiking in the canyons of south Chula Vista where I grew up, riding our bikes all over the place, were normal activities. I knew how to swim by the age of three, played and swam in the ocean almost at the same time and learned to surf at age eight. In the summers, when we were off from school, it wasn’t unusual for my mom to drop my friend Steve and me off in Imperial Beach with our boards on her way to work on North Island and pick us up again on her way home. We’d surf, swim, and lay around on the beach all day. In high school, I was on the cross-country team for Hilltop High and lettered in that sport. I should have known I was cut out for endurance
sports back then because, while never fast, I could run for a long time. We were nicknamed ‘canyon bunnies’ by the football team because our normal training run was out through Telegraph Canyon to Southwestern College and back. This was before I-805 even existed. A strange side note to the barefoot running phenomenon these days was that good running shoes like Tigers and Pumas were very expensive and we used to only wear them for races. We used to wrap our ankles and the balls of our feet w/a ton of athletic tape that we had “borrowed” from the football team for our training runs. Shin splints were considered a rite of passage! In the spring, I would run track. I ran the 110 high hurdles, the 440 low hurdles (being 6'4" I didn’t have to hurdle those - I just ran!), and sometimes would be on the ‘B’ squad for the mile relay. For one season, I was on the swim team. I swam backstroke and freestyle relay. My high school sports career only lasted two years as I graduated early at 16 and began college. At 16, I became a certified scuba diver and dove for a few years and assisted with classes at of all places, La Jolla Shores, where I’ve led the beginners open water swim for the last four years on Monday nights. I used to help with the checkout dives when students were completing their courses and getting certified. After high school and through college, I still surfed, swam, and scuba dove. I’ve always loved the ocean and being in it. In 1976, my VW bus died and I couldn't afford another car, so I got
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CONVERSATION, continued a bike to get around on. I had ridden a bike a lot as a kid, that was how we got around. For over five years, I didn’t have a car and just rode my bikes. Early on, I was encouraged to give racing a try and quickly fell in love with it. Not having a car, I’d ride to a race, race, and then ride home. Sometimes, if the race was far away, I’d buddy up with a fellow racer and hitch a ride. But I remember riding the Tecate-Ensenada ride and then riding back to San Diego after it was over. Again, I should have known that I was destined to be an endurance athlete. I didn’t like criteriums that much but preferred long road races. Bicycle racing back then was a lot like triathlon is today in that it was a relatively small, tight knit community whose members were always willing to pitch in and help each other. I raced through the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s. I’ve seen incredible innovation in the sport from real ‘10’ speeds to modern fabrics and composites. I still have my leather helmet, wool jersey and shorts, and my handmade, wood soled, Italian leather cycling shoes with the cleats nailed into place!
What prompted you to become a triathlete? I was always a cyclist and when this new thing called triathlon came along, we naturally ridiculed it. One of my favorite quotes is from Herbert Spencer, which, to paraphrase, is “Ignorance is contempt prior to investigation.” For years, the myth was that, on the bike, triathletes were kooks, couldn't turn, and could only ride in a straight line! In 2006 I went to see a friend do the Mission Bay Triathlon. When she finished, she looked exhausted. I said sarcastically, “What’s the big deal, you only rode nine miles!” She said, “Oh yeah, let's see you out here!” I joined the Tri Club in December of that year and toed it up for my first race (the club race on Fiesta Island) in March of ’07 and have been at it ever since.
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What was that first triathlon like for you? As I mentioned above, my first race was the club race in March of ’07. I had always thought I was a pretty good swimmer, so I tried to go with the lead
pack. 250 yards out I was on my back gasping like a grouper! This is no joke, I crawled out of the water in last! I later found out that there were members of the US team at the Olympic Training Center in that lead pack, not to mention the top notch swimmers we have in the club. I also did the classic rookie mistake of making that race be my first swim in a wetsuit and a new one to boot! Triathlon Mission Bay
You have worked your way up to the Ironman distance. What were your Ironman experiences like? So far, I’ve done Vineman twice and will do it again this year. I love that race and that distance. Remember, I may not be fast but I can go for a long time. Being out there all day (and most of the night) is great! The first year, I remember just getting awed by the scenery on the bike. I was crossing a bridge over a river watching this raptor dive for fish and heard a car honking. It was one of the locals waiting for me to cross, I’d slowed to a
crawl just drinking in the the Coronado beginscenery! At that same race, ner’s races. Because I’d told Dawn to clear out we have to be at the my whole transition once race site very early, I I’d started the run so we often help out with the could leave quickly. Well, setup of the bike racks, she did as I told her to. traffic direction, and One of the items picked up whatever else is needed. was my run special needs We’re also there after bag which had my light everyone leaves, so I'll for night running and help with the tear down, more importantly, my cleanup, etc. I am always regular glasses. I started inspired by everyone that the run with my sunhelps out with our races. glasses on, came into It’s a big job and it’s prettransition for my night ty amazing that a handful gear and no glasses! So of volunteers put on an I did the run, in the event that certainly rivals dark, in my sunglass- Jim wit any paid race I’ve ever done! h Dawn Cope nhaver, the “F es! In fact, I have Dawn is also our Volunteer ood Queen.“ them on in the finish line picture! Coordinator, so I’ll help her How do you volunteer your time to help out with meeting set up, if needed, food set up, etc. I must admit, because I get up so early the Tri Club? each morning, that you won't see me around at Make no mistake, Dawn is the Food Queen! the end of a meeting. If we're serving the food When she took over that job, I helped her with at the aquathlons, you'll see me putting pizza portion size, food cost, purchasing quantity, on your plate. and some recipe guidance. Prior to becoming a As I mentioned earlier, I’ve been in and teacher, I was a cook and later, a chef, for 25 around the ocean almost my entire life and get years. On occasion, when Dawn has chosen to race, I’ve helped set up and serve the food at continued on page 12
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CONVERSATION, continued MEMBER PROFILE CODY TRUNER Member since: 2010
Age Group: M35-39 Status: Single Occupation: Police Officer, SDPD When not training, I enjoy: If I get spare time, I like to hang out with my two beautiful nieces. Favorite Place to Eat: Jake’s, Del Mar Before I became a triathlete I was: Looking for my next athletic challenge after playing college football.. Who or what inspired you to start triathlons? I always wanted to compete in an Ironman since I was a kid watching it on TV. My first triathlon: 2011 Oceanside 70.3. Favorite event/tri: Ironman Coeur d’Alene. Pre and/or Post event ritual: I like to enjoy a cold beer and hamburger after each race as a reward for all my hard work. Favorite segment (swim, bike or run): Bike. PR/Best race (or any split time): 2011 was my first year competing in triathlons and I finished Ironman Coeur d’Alene in my second event. continued on page 11
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great joy from any chance to get in it. When for Oceanside Unified and my school is located former TCSD President, Thomas Johnson asked aboard Camp Pendleton. For 17 of the 18 years for volunteers to help out with the beginner I've been teaching, it's been mostly swim four years ago, I stepped up and have Kindergarten. At present I have 31 five and sixbeen at it ever since. I really strive to help peo- year-olds all day by myself. That’s why I do ple overcome their apprehensions about ocean triathlons - to stay in shape for work! I incorswimming. Usually the biggest asked (and porate a lot of physical activity into my daily unasked) question is, is there anything out classroom routine. We learn to count to 100 by there that wants to harm me? I can only speak tens by doing push-ups. Count to 100 by fives from my experience - I’ve been in the water for with sit-ups. Planks, squats, jumping jacks, and over 50 years and I've only seen a shark three a lot more are done on a regular basis. Every times and one of those was from a boat. In all year around September 25th (the birthdate of triathlon) I try to organize a KinderTri. Now, of my years of scuba and snorcourse, I can’t let them get in water but keling, I've only seen one. we take the tricycles None of these encounters out on the grass and were a threatening experiline them up on ence. I’ve had far more run opposite sides of the ins with jellyfish and dirt infield area. The stingrays over the years. I children run to the try to educate people trikes, ride across the how to avoid these hazinfield, dismount, and ards as best I can but then run and tag the we’re in their environnext person on their ment and we need to team to repeat it going respect that. I think the other way. We make for a new person, it’s race belts out of yarn the dynamic nature of and index cards, I body the ocean that comes mark them with washable as the biggest surmagic markers, and put on prise. It’s not the Tri Club temporary tattoos pool! Waves are a (only with parental permisbig challenge for sion!) They get a big kick many, so teaching out of racing and doing people how to get something their teacher out through the does. surf and back again is high on When my boys find out I do the list of howtriathlon they always say, to's. I know it Not a happy gu “We’re faster than you, we can y at the m oment. sounds counterget away from you!“ Then I intuitive but the key is to relax, dive show them that picture of me finishdeep, and keep your eyes open. I'll go play in ing Vineman in the dark. They go, “So…?” and the surf line if I've been out of the water for I say, “I can run longer than you can stay awake awhile just to get comfortable again. I encour- - I will catch you!” Right now I have my class age folks to have some playtime in the water - doing about a 440 a couple times a week with bodysurfing, boogie boarding, etc are a great the goal of getting them able to run a mile nonway to help get the 'feel' of the water stop before the end of the year. At What do you do for a living and how have you Thanksgiving, at the Oceanside Turkey Trot, I ran with one of my former students and his sisincorporated triathlon into your job? ter, who is in my class this year, when they did My current career is that of a teacher. I work
MEMBER PROFILE, continued This year’s athletic goal: I’m currently recovering from knee surgery, so my goal is to be able to race this year. I had to sit out all of last year. Can’t race without: Compression tri shorts. Most embarrassing or disastrous moment: Forgot my goggles prior to the swim at Ironman CDA. Someone was nice enough to give me a pair. My equipment: Wetsuit: Xterra Bike: Jamis Shoe: Zoot Equipment Wish List: I would always like a new bike, new shoes and a Garmin 910XT.
their first 5K. That was a great experience!
A year ago you got hit by a car while biking. What happened there and what tips do you have for safe cycling amongst the cars? On January 8, 2012, I was on a training ride from my home in Del Mar out through Escondido, Bonsall, and then Oceanside to the coast and home. At Oceanside Blvd I stopped to make a left onto Coast highway to head for home. I noticed the gentleman driving the very large camper next to me seemed confused about where he was. He was looking around a lot and when we made the turn, he changed lanes numerous times. So I hung back and watched him closely. Finally he stopped in the far left lane and put on his left turn signal. I thought it was ok to pass at that point. As I came parallel to him in the bike lane, he suddenly turned right across two lanes and hit me. I had only a split second to react, so I unclipped and tried to throw the bike around the front of the truck. Almost made it! I went airborne (my years of racing had taught me to curl into a ball if possible), bounced twice, and hit a curb with my left shoulder. My left scapula was cracked in two places, my knees were a bloody mess, and I had major muscle damage to my back muscles. Amazingly, there wasn't a scratch on my helmet and my uniform was clean!
I attribute my quick recovery to being in such good shape from triathlon. Ten days after the accident I wrapped my left arm as tightly to my chest as I could and started running again. Less than six weeks after I was hit, I set a PR in the San Dieguito Half Marathon and by April did the Oceanside 70.3 for the fifth consecutive year. I've been on a bike nearly my whole life and I’ve been on the floor more than a few times in races. I've also had a few run ins with autos over the years, too. I always ride with a mirror. Many, if not most, accidents involving cyclists involve them getting hit from behind. Be aware of what's behind you! My cardinal rule is that I'm invisible to traffic and I need to behave that way. A car will always win in a collision!
Best advice: You never know what you are capable of until you try. Don't limit yourself to what you think is possible. Favorite Thing(s) About TCSD: Great people who are extremely supportive.
What is your favorite thing about your TCSD membership? I really love being a member of TCSD for many reasons. The fellowship, the positive vibe of being around people who are part of a healthy lifestyle, and being around folks who will push themselves to achieve goals that are way out of their comfort zone. I feel like after many years I've found my tribe - people who embrace that idea of being outside and active. I really wished that I’d overcome my ignorant prejudice years earlier but I believe everything happens for a reason. Taking up tri after the age of 50 has continued on page 14
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really given me a great outlook on life. I've done things I never thought possible for myself and found that sharing my life experience can be of use to others. I’m so gung-ho that, with the exception of my first club race, I’ve never raced any event in anything but TCSD gear and that includes cyclocross racing this fall and winter. They were pretty surprised to see a tri guy doing cyclocross!
What was the dumbest thing you have done as a triathlete? The second time I did Vineman I had my regular glasses and my light but I was too vain to use the light. It was a moonless night and I thought I knew the course pretty good from the year before. So at one point I said to myself, “That light is the house at the top of the hill. I turn left here.” After a few minutes I became aware of a change in the terrain and heard a crunching sound underfoot. I stopped, turned on the light, and discovered I was in a field a good distance from the road running toward a distant farmhouse.
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What has been the funniest thing you have seen in a race? One year at the Encinitas Sprint Triathlon a guy in my age group and I headed out on the run together. After a few strides I noticed he was still wearing his helmet. We ran about a half mile and he still didn't realize he still had it on his head. So I told him. He stopped and started running back toward transition. I didn't see him again until we were packing up. I asked him if he just dropped his helmet somewhere along the course after he turned around. He said, “Nope, I ran all the way back and put it with my gear, I didn’t want to get disqualified!“
What has been the coolest thing you have observed in a race? The one scene that truly won me over to tri was at that same Encinitas Tri. At that time Michellie Jones was World Champion and she raced that day. After she finished the race she continued on page 23
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Do I trust him? Talk is cheap, so go visit his office. How are you treated? Does he focus on you, instead of phone calls or other interruptions?
How long has your lawyer solely represented people? Some lawyers switch from the insurance defense side because they feel they can make more money. A lawyer who has always represented people, instead of corporations, may be more committed to you.
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Does he care? Will he visit me at home, to discover the real me… helping to tell my story. Will he go to the crash scene?
Does he have courage to try the case? Some lawyers will cave in before a trial, while others welcome a jury trial. The insurance company knows who’s a charlatan and a true believer. The value of your case rides on this difference. Jury verdict results can be researched.
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Does he ride or race bicycles? The bicyclist’s perspective is key. I know how to communicate that you were a safe rider or you were unable to avoid the crash due to my extensive cycling and cycle litigation experience. Few lawyers understand your perspective.
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mary determinant of how well you feel and perform, especially when exercising longer than 90 minutes. The best way to stave off a blood sugar drop is to eat. After the first 45 minutes of exercising, it’s a good idea to refuel every 20 to 30 minutes. Eating during exercise does not come naturally since the stress of exercise depresses the brain's hunger center. If you don’t refuel, you’ll likely experience the sensation of “bonking.” That’s when blood sugar falls so low that exercise becomes difficult. If you feel this way, it is best to stop if possible, and get something sweet to eat.
Cyclists lose upper body muscle mass, particularly during the riding season. The upper body stabilizes the pelvis and contributes to a strong pedal stroke, so be sure to include some upper body (especially abs) strength training in your program - particularly in the off season. ■ One study demonstrated a 5% increase in power from hamstring stretches. The added flexibility appeared to lead to better utilization of the quads. ■
Take Care of the Basics Base miles are a key. Increase no more than 10% a week and do that long ride or run a week or two before the event. Increasing your mileage more than 10% a week or starting from a poor base increases the possibility of dropping out from a training related injury. ■ Eat well. That tired feeling experienced on your last ride might not be caused by your training habits. Blood sugar is the pri■
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Don’t just put in miles, put in quality miles. Consider training at least three times a week at a pace faster than your event goal, including intervals, group rides/runs where you feel pushed beyond your limits and club or competition time trials.
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Practice actively pushing air out of your lungs and then passively letting it back in - just the opposite of our usual pattern. This has been demonstrated to increase airflow up to 14% and also keeps you breathing evenly instead of gasping. As you grow short of breath, try breathing harder, not faster.
Take a Rest Rest is an important part of any training program. Overtraining is as much a problem for the recreational athlete as it is for the professional. ■ There is a natural tendency to push hard for that personal record, but in many cases an extra day of rest will get you closer to your goal than another day of pushing your limits. Watch for those signs of physical and psychological fatigue and listen to your body. ■
Plan For Success Day of the race strategies are important too. They include: ■ Lay out your clothes the night before. It reduces stress the day of the event. ■ Check the weather report and be dressed accordingly. ■ Stretch beforehand. ■ Divide the ride and run into segments and ride each as a separate ride. ■ If you get tired, concentrate on your form or talk to other competitors to distract yourself. It’s often easier to go at it in a group. ■ Have your equipment in top shape. ■ Don’t blow yourself out at the beginning. Stay with a group at your level and save a little for the end. It’s a lot better to have something left at the end than to be hanging on by your fingernails. ■
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THANK YOU ITU VOLUNTEER LEADERS! Deborah Jones ITU-San Diego, Volunteer Director
AT THE RACES: ITU World Triathlon San Diego Offers Cash Incentive For Clubs One of the nation’s premier multisport events returns to our backyard in April — the ITU World Triathlon San Diego. With age-groupers racing down the same finish chute as the world’s top pros, the event debuted to rave reviews and returns in 2013 with sprint, Olympic, relay and aquabike races. The Tri Club of San Diego was well represented in the field in 2012, and race organizers have challenged us to
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Wedding Blues, continued for a few minutes they said nothing. “Do you still race?” he asked. “Not really. Sam likes sports but he’s not competitive. He’s like a golden retriever—a good-time fellow, no worries, amenable to almost anything that sounds fun. He’s easygoing, but sometimes not well-grounded. Like today—late for our wedding. “Do you miss triathlons? It was such a big part of your life.” She shrugged. “I miss the races as well as the goals and adventures of training.” Todd pulled out something wrapped in clear plastic from his pocket and handed it to Beth. It was brown and about one-inch square. She turned it over and studied it. “It looks like a piece of Powerbar.” “It is. Remember the first time we drove together to a triathlon here, and you shared your Powerbar with me? I ate part of my half and saved this piece in my freezer as a memento. After the ceremony today, I plan to toss it into the lake. It marks the end of an old era and the beginning of a new one.” She looked at him, but words failed her. “Remember the time we went mountain biking and skinny-dipping at those hot springs?” He pulled up his pant leg. “Every time I see this scar on my shin it reminds me of you and how I scraped myself climbing up the rocks to those hot pools.”
“And I snagged a big hole in my bike shorts,” she said. “I bought you gray bike shorts to replace them.” She nodded. “You know the bride is supposed to wear something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue?” Beth pulled up the robe to reveal the mid-thigh of her legs. “Here’s something old.” She showed him the hem of the gray bicycle shorts. “I just bought a really nice sports bra—that’s my new item.” She exposed the strap on her shoulder. “And I borrowed these gold earrings of a tiny woman running.” She pulled her earlobe to show him. “I don’t have anything blue yet.” “The bride’s choices are all about triathlon, but the bride doesn’t participate anymore. It sounds like you’re still trying to hold onto the sport.” She sighed. “Triathlon helped me organize my life. I make lists so I don’t forget things. I manage blocks of time, just like I did when I planned long runs or bike rides. Sam doesn’t do that. He’s more like a puppy, living in the moment. Lately I’ve wondered if I can be happy for the rest of my life with someone like that. “Maybe you can find time for Sam and train for a few local races. You can run or ride from your house, and you live close enough to the beach to swim there whenever you want.” “I still have nightmares about the day I was
caught in big surf, and you rescued me. I don’t swim in the ocean anymore if the waves are over two feet high. I could swim out to the middle of this lake,” she said, gesturing to the water, “but the ocean gives me the willies and nightmares.” “Real nightmares?” She nodded. “In the dream I see a wall of water, and I can’t move, like I’m paralyzed. Last night I dreamed it again, except this time you were there pulling me back before the wave broke.” She looked at Todd. “I never dreamed about you before.” Beth sat in silence for a few moments, gazing at the lake. “I haven’t seen you for over a year. Why would you be on my subconscious mind?” Todd leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. “Why do you think?” She didn’t answer right away. “I think the dream was a sign that I’m not sure Sam and I should take the plunge yet. He wasn’t the one keeping me from that big wave.” “Since you say triathlon has helped organize your life, let me ask you this. If today was a race with a surf entry instead of a wedding, and you had trepidations about taking the plunge, what would you do?” She thought for a moment. “I’d wait for a small set of waves. If all the waves were big, and I chickened out, I’d return to the transition area and finish the bike and run portions. I paid my fees and prepared for the race, so I’d get out on the course, disqualified or not. I’d do it for me.”
Todd grinned. “I guessed that would be your answer.” Beth stared at the lake and pursed her lips. “I still need something blue today, maybe something as blue as the lake.” She stood, loosened the belt of her robe, and let it fall. “Too bad it’ll ruin my hair, shorts, and bra for the rest of the day.” With that, she charged into the water until she was waist-deep. She turned and saw Todd standing on the shore. Laughing, she continued swimming until she was about 200 yards out. She treaded water, looking back at a pile of black and white clothes on the beach. She saw a man in boxer shorts splashing into the water, heading in her direction. When Todd reached Beth, she laughed again. “Look, there’s my mother on the beach waving frantically.” They waved back. “What should I do for an encore?” she asked. “This is the biggest DQ of my life.” “Do like you said. Return to the transition area, get out of your wet clothes, and finish the day. You already paid for the wedding, so go on and celebrate your life and your parents’ lives with the party. You’ll take the plunge into marriage on another day when you know you’re ready.” She nodded. “You may have just helped save me again. Don’t throw away that piece of Powerbar just yet.” With that, she swam to shore.
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2013 NATIONAL CLUB CHALLENGE COMPETITION NEW MEMBERS, cont. Heather Hedstrom Susan Henry Jenny Hill Jesse Holt Tonya Jamois Carrie Jesse Rachel Jordan Jennifer Kaehms Scott Kapin Kat Keivens Alexis Knapp Yasmine Kotturi
December Results Show a Strong Comeback The USAT National Club Challenge (NCC) is an online swim, bike, and run mileage accumulation competition which promotes active training during the winter off reason months from December through February. This year, TCSD amassed four teams which 219 members actively logged their accumulation distances 1. 2. 3. 4.
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for December. Nationally, three of the club’s teams finished in the top ten, led by Team 1 (T1) which finished in second place. These of it’s athletes occupied the nation top ten ranking including Laurie Kearny who finished in fifth, Roger Leszczynski in seventh and Tanja Canter in eighth. Regionally, TCSD dominated the top three positions. Among fellow club members, the top ten were:
Donna Skaggs Bill Jones Peter Blomgren Tracy Cohen-Peranteau
9. Julie Dunkle 10. Bernadette Sidney
Jonathan Ladner Diana LaMar Rebecca Lang Martinez Loretta Michael Lu Erik Madsen David Martinez Jean Marvier Mario Mendez William Meng Denise Mueller James Murff Alicia Murray Sigrid Nelson Randy Nicholson Alexander Nielsen Cindy O’Grady Allyn Olsen Amber Palomino Luna Pecoraro Carlee Pietrzak Victoria Popov Tania Popov Renee Powell Kaden Quinn Sarah Radigan Zachary Rahman continued on page 23
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Although distances were logged for all three disciplines, swimming was promoted during the month of December and awards recognized the top swim scoring clubs and athletes. Nationally, TCSD occupied two of 1. 2. 3. 4.
Bill Jones Andy Thacher Jodi Hays Erin Hunter
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the top ten positions with T1 finishing in second place and T2 in ninth place. Among fellow club members, the top ten swimmers were:
Marison Beniek Danny Hyte Chris Costales Kelly Wilson
9. Daniel Harvey 10. Bernadette Sidney
Many finished in the top ranks of their age group while others who committed whatever time they could to rally club spirit and make the most of their off season month to stay active and fit. There were valiant efforts through the rain and cold. Danny Hyte committed to swimming every day for the month of December. Tracy Cohen Paranteau and Desi Klaar ran a 72 hour ultra marathon. Still others added extra distances to their Ironman training.
Read the many stories on Facebook at http://tiny.cc/8y5frw TCSD NCC December, consolidated team results can be found here: http://tiny.cc/sv5frw Awards in January will go to the top club and athletes for distances acclimated for cycling. There is still time to get on the roster by sending an email to Thao Vu at ms.thao_vu@yahoo.com.
NEW MEMBERS, cont. Jamie Ray Matthew Reid N Mauricio Reznik Haley Richins Markus Roggen Adam Rosenscruggs Danielle Rosenscruggs Anthony Ross
CONVERSATION, continued went back out on the bike course right at Swami's and cheered on everyone until the last rider went past! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this mix of pro/am support for each other that has really drawn me into the sport.
What have been some of the best benefits you have realized as a triathlete? lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be 58 this July and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in arguably the best shape of my life. I love to train, I love to race, and I love to give back to the sport in any way I can. My kids can tell when it's race week - I get really excited and happy and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for it to get here. I probably train way too much - I do two workouts a day most days of the week - but I just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help myself. I just crave being
out there moving. Those early morning runs before the sun comes up are awesome, seeing all the stars. My favorite run in my neighborhood takes me to a place where I can see all the way out to the mountains, the ocean, and hear the surf when the wind is right. I talked Brian Wrona into doing a ride from Del Mar to Julian and back to get pie. He asked how far I thought it was. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh 80 miles more or less.â&#x20AC;? Turned out to be around 120! Last summer, Anita Flagg and I swam headlong into a pod of dolphins on one of the Friday morning swims. Moments like that are priceless. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made some really close friends in the sport and many good acquaintances. My friend and fellow TCSDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;er Scott Rice got a job continued on page 22
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CONVERSATION, continued with Cannondale back in Connecticut a year ago. We've done races together in places like Rhode Island, Oceanside, and in May, Wildflower. At Rhode Island, Scott qualified for 70.3 Worlds in Vegas in September and Dawn and I were there to support as we were when he raced Long Course Worlds the year before. In December, I ran the Vegas Half with the person who challenged me to do a tri as she married a fellow club member in front of New York, New York. Dawn was there as well. Dawn came to a race with me when we first started dating, volunteered, and the rest is history. This sport has opened a new chapter in my life that I'll be forever grateful for.
What are your future triathlon goals?
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Of course, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like a chance to go to the Big Dance in Kona some year - maybe when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m 80! I hope to do Ironman Zurich someday. A buddy and I were there on race day and had no idea what was going on. We actually drove onto the bike course by accident and wondered why all these people were yelling at us! So I'd like to go see what all the fuss was about! For now it's always, â&#x20AC;&#x153;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get hurt and finish before dark unless it's a 140.6 and then it's get done before the change of seasons!â&#x20AC;?
Jim, thank you for all you and Dawn do for the TCSD and our community. We appreciate that you shared your story. Your Kindergarten kids, the TCSD and everyone you interact with is better for having known you. Good luck in 2013! Craig Zelent is a USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach. Craig can be reached at (760) 214-0055 or tricraigz@yahoo.com.
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