INSIDE THIS ISSUE
February 2015
Tomorrow TCSD Events TCSD Contacts Board Members
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TRIATHLON CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
Member Profile Weekly Workout Calendar SoCal Youth Tri Series TCSD Conversation
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Race Reports 12, 18, It’s The Law Wanted: Expo Coordinator New Members
TriNews
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TCSD RUN SERIES
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FEBRUARY CLUB DUATHLON Date: Saturday, February 28 Location: Great Western Loop
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fter setting up his bike on a rack on the the pool for a swim workmen’s side of the transition area, Dennis out, and afterwards he’d wait in the walked around to check out the T1 and T2 exits lobby for me and look at his watch when for the triathlon. Skirting the myriad puddles I walked out. I don’t like to rush after a pool session like it was filled with rainwaT1 in a race. He ter that had fallen used to ask me during the night, about my weekly he worked his way running miles or to the women’s yards in the pool, racks near the exit and if I had surfor the run. He passed his, he did stopped to stare at more the followa bike parked at ing week so I the end of the rack came in second closest to the place in a compegate. The one with tition that was the custom gold only in his head. metallic frame and You know what the high seat post the last straw had caught his eye. A tale of fiction by Barbara Javor was?” “You know who owns that bike, don’t Dennis shook his head. you?” a woman behind him asked. “I invited him to go with me and my dog to Dennis turned to see someone he recognized. “Oh, hi. I think it belongs to a guy named Kevin. the dog park so we could play. A couple of minutes after we arrived, he took off for a run by What’s it doing here on the women’s rack?” She scowled. “What do you think? Kevin’s cut- himself, saying my dog didn’t need two people ting corners and bending the rules like always. to throw the ball for her.” He believes it gives him a few seconds advantage Dennis smiled. “I’ve gone on some group rides with Kevin. He’s competitive even in fun rides. to park here.” More than once I saw him jump the curb on the “I take it you know him pretty well?” “Yeah. We hooked up for a while a few years right to get around slower cyclists. It must be ago, but it didn’t last. He always operated with intimidating to have speeding bikes rushing by the dial at the full ‘on’ position. It felt like he on both sides of a bike lane.” continued on page 20 was competing with me half the time. We’d go to
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FEBRUARY TCSD MEETINGS, CLINICS, RACES & RIDES*
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, Stephen 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 Publisher & Design/Production Sprague Design, Dean Sprague myhideano@hotmail.com (858) 270-1605 Editor Alexis Barnes asdbarnes@yahoo.com (718) 216-8555 Newsletter Articles and Ideas Please send to Dean Sprague at dsprague@triclubsandiego.org and/or Alexis Barnes at asdbarnes@yahoo.com Contributing Writers: Robert Altier, Barbara Javor, Roger Leszczynski, Marianne Zappella, and Craig Zelent
TRI 101
INTRO TO TCSD AND FRIENDS
REAL BEGINNERS’ BIKE RIDE
Saturday February 10th, 6pm
Tuesday February 24th, 6pm
Saturday February 28th, 8:30am
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.’ All questions fair game and NON-MEMBERS WELCOME! Bring that friend or relative! HOW DO I GET STARTED? 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? Get the answers to these questions and more at the monthly TCSD Tri 101!
Did you or a friend make a resolution to try something new or get in shape in 2015? Let TCSD and new Club sponsor HT Bikes help you out! Please join us on Tuesday, February 24th for the latest and greatest on all things TCSD. This is a great opportunity to hear about all the Club has to offer, learn the basics about the sport of triathlon, and meet training partners. If you are new to the sport, or just new to the Club, this meeting is for you! NON-MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! are welcome (bring a friend!), no RSVP necessary. Food and drinks will be available (pizza and soda.)
The TCSD Real Beginners’ Bike Ride takes 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. James will be your leader and is promising a fun-filled morning. Non-members are ALWAYS welcome. Helmets are MANDATORY.
Location: Nytro Multisport 940 S. Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 632-0006 map: http://tiny.cc/6o8t3
Option: 5K run after the ride. Bring your run gear if you plan to join. Schedule of Events: 8:30am Bike Q&A 9:00am Wheels Roll
Location: HT Bikes 7638 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92111 map: http://tiny.cc/am6ea Contact: Paula Munoz, pmariemunoz@gmail.com
Contact: Questions or comments can be sent to your beginner coaches at coaches@triclubsandiego.org.
NEW Meet up Location: PARK & RIDE Location 12791 Sorrento Valley Road Del Mar, CA 92121 map: http://tiny.cc/f0j8cx Contact: Please contact James Ismailoglu at james@triclubsandiego.org with any questions/comments.
ALWAYS REFER TO THE TRI CLUB’S WEBSITE AND CALENDAR FOR THE LATEST EVENTS, UPDATES AND DETAILS. DATES, LOCATIONS, EVENTS, GUESTS. ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
All dates and events subject to change. * Refer to the Club’s website/calendar for additional workouts and latest information.
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TCSD BOARD MEMBERS
MEMBER PROFILE BRUCE PADDY Nickname: Grandma (because I take forever to get ready) Member since: 2010
President
Mike Plumb
president@triclubsandiego.org
Vice President
Deborah Jones
vicepresident@triclubsandiego.org
Secretary
Paula Munoz
secretary@triclubsandiego.org
Program and Events Officer
Jay Lewis
eventsdirector@triclubsandiego.org
Marketing Office
Tassia Bezdeka
marketing@triclubsandiego.org
Treasurer
TCSD Board of Directors
bod@triclubsandiego.org
TCSD VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS Apparel: Zoca Gear Beginner Coaches
Hank Montrose
hamontrose@gmail.com
James Ismailoglu
james@triclubsandiego.org
Dean Rosenberg
coaches@triclubsandiego.org
Steve Tally
coaches@triclubsandiego.org
Bike Case Rentals
Bob Rosen
brosen@triclubsandiego.org
Age Group: M 55-59
Club Historian
Ian Kelly
ikelly@triclubsandiego.org
Status: Married 26 years.
Creative Team
Arch & Christy Fuston fuston@triclubsandiego.org
Occupation: IT Consulting / Sales.
Expo Director
Favorite local restaurant: Tough one. Besta Wan Pizza in Cardiff for casual; Blue Fin Sushi in Encinitas for special occasions. When not training, I enjoy: Napping, snowboarding, and surfing. Before I became a triathlete I was: A surfer and couch potato. Who or what inspired you to start triathlons? My wife. I got home from work one day, and in our living room was a brand new road bike (hers). She said, ”let’s do triathlons" and I replied "you must be crazy!” A three mile jog was a big workout for me. But, I borrowed a bike and entered a local sprint tri. After that I was hooked.. My first triathlon: Encinitas Sprint, 2007. Pre and/or Post event ritual: Pre race: Pre: Borelli’s jumbo ravioli. Post: Scarf down all the sweets in the finish area, then a nap. Favorite event/tri: Any race I can beat my buddy Michael Mitchell. Those days may be over — he's getting too fast.
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Ironman Coaches
Craig Zelent
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Membership Director
James Ismailoglu
james@triclubsandiego.org
Newsletter Editor
Alexis Barnes
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(718) 216-8555
Newsletter Publisher
Dean Sprague
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(858) 270-1605
Race Director, Aquathlon
Kai Nakamura
Race Director, Duathlon
Jay Weber
Race Director, Run and Triathlon Jim Johnson
jameslj01@gmail.com
Social Directors
Bryan Diaz
bdiaz@triclubsandiego.org
Amanda Scott
ascott@triclubsandiego.org
Social Media Manager
Kat Gunsur
kgunsur@ccfa.org
Sponsorship Director
Cory Gasaway
corygasaway@gmail.com
Swim Director
Chris Costales
tcsdswim@gmail.com
Swim Director, Open Water
Trevor King
trevor@EnergyLabTraining.com
TCSD Cares
Steve Tally
stally@triclubsandiego.org
(760) 214-0055
(858) 717-1114
Track Coach, UTC (Spring/Summer) Bill Gleason
gleasoncoaching@gmail.com
Track Coach, North County
Mike Plumb
mplumb@triclubsandiego.org
Volunteer Director
Dawn Copenhaver
dcopenhaver@triclubsandiego.com (619) 867-2784
Youth Team Coach Web Administrators
John Hill
jhill@triclubsandiego.org
Richard Reilly
rereillyii@gmail.com
Roger Leszczynski
RUN
BIKE
SWIM
TCSD OFFICIAL WEEKLY WORKOUT WINTER CALENDAR
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF OFFICIAL CLUB WORKOUTS, REVIEW THE WORKOUT SCHEDULE ON THE CLUB’S WEBSITE.
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Location: Tamarack Beach.
6:00 PM
Ocean Swim in Carlsbad JCC Swim Workout
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Location: Jewish Community Center (JCC) in University City
6:00 AM Pannikin Bike Ride
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Location: Pannikin - 7467 Girard Ave., La Jolla.
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Tuesday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
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Location: Tamarack Beach.
6:30 AM Bike Workout in Point Loma, Group ride 6:30 PM
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Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station.
Run Workout in Carlsbad/North County, Coached session
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Location: Starts at the Bike Trail
that runs between Carlsbad Village and Tamarack Ave. parallel to the Coaster tracks.
6:00 PM
Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
7:30 PM
JCC Swim Workout
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Location: La Jolla Cove.
Location: Tamarack Beach.
Location: Jewish Community Center (JCC) in University City
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Thursday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim in Carlsbad 6:15 AM Pannikin Bike Ride
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My equipment: Wetsuit: Xterra Bike: Felt B2 Shoe: Brooks Adrenaline Equipment wish list: An Xterra that doesn’t fall apart after one season and Di2 electronic shifting. Best advice: Nothing new on race day.
Wednesday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim, advanced/expert swimmers
This year’s athletic goal: Same as always: make it to the start line, make it to the finish line. Anything better than that is icing on the cake.
Most embarrassing or disastrous moment: Any transition, especially T1s. Each race I manage to find a new way to screw it up.
Location: La Jolla Cove.
7:30 PM
PR/Best race (or any split time): 5:50 at my first Oceanside 70.3.
Can’t race without: Unconditional support of my wife and kids.
Monday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim, advanced/expert swimmers
Favorite segment (swim, bike or run): Swim, especially if it's open ocean with a beach start.
Favorite Thing(s) About TCSD: The great support all year ’round. I love the “Go TriClub” shouts whenever I wear the TCSD kit.
Location: Tamarack Beach.
Location: Pannikin - 7467 Girard Ave., La Jolla.
6:30 AM Bike Workout in Point Loma, Group ride
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Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station.
Friday 6:30 AM First light ocean Swim
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Location: La Jolla Cove.
Saturday 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.
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TCSD CONVERSATION WITH: By Craig Zelent
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Recently I had the good fortune of talking triathlon with TCSD member Paula Munoz. Paula was elected TCSD Secretary this past fall and has worn many hats for the club over the years. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Paula, and I know you will, as well. Craig: What was your athletic background before triathlon? Paula: I grew up in Sacramento and was
lucky to attend really small schools. Really small schools meant that I didn’t have to “try out” for teams! I played volleyball, basketball, and softball in junior high school. When I went to high school, I really took advantage and played every sport that they offered. Volleyball, basketball, track and field, cross-country, soccer, tennis, softPaula with co ach Chris Cota ball. If there was a team, I joined it! I les of the inau gural Team So moved on to a very small college, where I was lana. triathlon on the basketball roster my freshman year. Yes, through workouts and clinics. Joining this 5’1’’ girl was on a college basketball team the Team was a true life-changer for me. I was for a hot minute! In my “grown-up” years, I bored with just about everything and was thinkmainly stuck to running events and soccer. My ing about moving back to Lake Tahoe. I needed soccer team is where I met (JCC Swim Director) “something” new in my life, and oh I got it! I Chris Costales and first heard about TCSD. met some great people and learned a new sport.
You were on the inaugural Team Solana in 2009. What is Team Solana and what was that experience like? Paula: I joined the Club in 2009 with a great group of people. I was a part of the inaugural Team Solana (currently known as Team Classic). This Team was created as a fundraiser for TCSD Cares (“the giving arm” of TCSD) and designed to take people from true beginner to the Solana Beach Triathlon in eight short weeks. Coach Steve Tally took fifteen perfect strangers and turned them into triathletes and great friends! Steve told us up front, “Nothing bonds like fear!” Together we learned all the aspects of
The following year you became one of the Team Solana Coordinators? How was that experience different from the previous year? Paula: In 2010, Steve Tally asked me to help coordinate the new Team. I was so flattered and so excited! I definitely wanted to recreate my experience for the new Team. I wanted to facilitate the relationship between the Team members, as well as with the mentors from the previous Teams. As the program has grown, it has become a large undertaking to organize every-
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thing, but the time investment is worth it to me when I see the athletes complete a beginner race at Glorietta Bay, or cross their first official finish line. Years later, I have also been able to watch as some crossed the finish line at their first 140.6! I think the time and effort we have put into the program has inspired volunteerism in the members. Out of the Teams have come a couple of Race Directors, a Programs and Events Director, Membership Director, several Beginner Bike Ride leaders, the Social Director, and a Pot Luck Coordinator. Even those who haven't taken on a specific
title can be found volunteering at expos, meetings, and races. In addition to all the training and clinics, a huge benefit to joining the Team is that we know someone at nearly every Club event. This is a major plus when you join a Club of over 2,000 members!
Now that you have been a triathlete for a number of years, what are some of your favorite destination races? Paula: I haven’t partici-
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pated in many out-of-town races (YET), but my favorite so far has been Barb’s Race. This race takes place on the same day and same course as Vineman (the oldest independent 140.6 in the US). Barb’s Race is the only all-women’s 70.3 in the world, and serves as a fundraiser for cancer charities. I think those two factors contribute to the very positive and encouraging vibe of the race. Barb’s is the trifecta of racing a beautiful course, for a great cause, with lots of TCSD members! It was so much fun to yell “Go Tri Club” at all the members who passed me on the bike course, and I received lots of high fives from fellow members on the looped run course. The last couple of years, I have gone as a spectator and it has just become a really fun summer trip with friends. Though I have not participated, another race that is great fun for members is Ironman Arizona. This is another race with a very large TCSD presence. Both years I’ve made the trip, President Mike Plumb has hauled out the Club tents and set up on the run course. He set up the BBQ and had food and snacks for our members and their families. It’s great to have one meeting spot to get together and cheer for our athletes. A 140.6 can be a long day for spectators, too, so it helps to have snacks and company!
Another area you have had significant involvement in over the years has been the “Introduction to TCSD and Friends” meetings. How can a person benefit by attending an Intro meeting, and what information is covered at these meetings? Paula: In 2012, Jay Lewis and I took over the monthly Beginner and Networking meetings. We modified the content a little bit and renamed them the Intro to TCSD meetings. We have had a great run of bringing people into TCSD family. Essentially, the Intro to TCSD meetings answer the question, “What do I get for my $75?” We talk about the workouts, meetings, events, discounts, FRIENDS, all the advantages of being a member of the best club on the planet! We try to keep the mood casual and unintimidating at these meetings, so I like to start out by sharing some of my triathlon exploits. Like when I zipped my wetsuit up front, or about the time I nearly set my rims on fire by riding my brakes down the hills on the 56 bike path. No-speed crashes are always a fun topic. I think it’s important to convey the message that we all have to start somewhere! I strongly recommend that beginners attend both the Intro and Tri 101 meetings. Tri 101 covers the basics of the sport, while the Intro covers the basics of the Club. Both are beneficial, both are monthly, and both can answer the question “Where do I start?”
Can you tell me about your double life… that you were once a spy? Nobody really reads these interviews so I’m sure it will be fine if you just tell me. Paula: Haha! Well, I do have a degree in Investigations, which came in handy when I was considering joining our Club! Seriously though, I made it sound like I heard about the Club and then
just signed up. Nope. This was a process. While Chris assured me that the Club was for everyone, I couldn’t take his word for it. He is one of the best athletes I’ve ever known, and also one of the nicest people around. I had to see for myself that he was telling the truth and not just trying to be nice. So I looked at the website, found out where the workouts were taking place, and showed up to a few wearing a hat and sunglasses. I wanted to see who was there, what they were wearing, what they were doing, what equipment they needed, etc. I even “went out for my Saturday run” at Fiesta Island so I could see the who, what, where, and how of the Club races. I like information, and I learn best by seeing things for myself. I quickly found out that Chris was right, the Club really is for everyone!
Who do you look up to in our local community of San Diego? Paula: Someone I looked up to in our local community was Joan Kroc. Sure, we can talk about where her fortune came from, but I'd rather talk about what she did with it. I admired the way she donated money to all kinds of causes and never wanted any recognition. Her name is on several buildings in San Diego, but that was only to encourage others to also donate money. My favorite piece of her legacy is the Kroc Center located in Rolando. She procontinued on page 10
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vided the funding to turn an abandoned grocery store and empty parking lot into the most amazing recreation center I have ever seen. When I was studying recreation at SDSU, one of my assignments was to design the facility of my dreams, without regard to budget or other roadblocks. When the Kroc Center opened a couple of years later, it was almost exactly what I had drawn! She paid attention to the details. She wanted the center to be located in an underserved community, and be accessible by public transportation. She wanted the Center to provide not only athletic opportunities, but also arts and education. She gave many gifts to San Diego.
Who do you look up to in the TCSD? Paula: This is a no-brainer for me, definitely Steve Tally! I am so glad that he was one of the first people I met in the Club. His knowledge of triathlon is endless, his enthusiasm for the sport (and life) are contagious, and he has a way of convincing people that anything is possible. The one quality of his that I really admire and try to emulate is that when a person speaks to Steve, he gives his full attention. No matter what else is going on, the person in front of him is most important. This is a very rare quality. I always try to do the same because it makes such a difference. I can’t tell you how many times Steve has stood in a dark parking lot answering my silly questions and giving me advice on this, that, or the other. When he first asked me to help with Team Solana, it was the least I could do to start giving back to all the new triathletes. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to work sideby-side with Steve and hope that some of those great qualities would rub off on me! I also admire how he balances work, family, triathlon, being a rock star, and so many other things. The kindness and investment of time shown to me by Steve and Jonathan Jefferson in that first year set the tone for my involvement in TCSD. Many of our member’s stories begin with ”I didn't know anyone in the Club and Jonathan introduced himself and then swam/biked/ran with me.” This is the spirit of our Club. Jonathan’s legacy is for us to make everyone feel welcome and HAVE FUN. We are blessed with good health and plenty of sunshine. Let’s enjoy every minute. I will always be grateful to these two men and that’s why I do what I do for our Club.
A couple of years ago you had to endure a pretty serious surgery. What happened and what has your recovery process been like? Paula: In 2012, one week before Soma 70.3, I felt a very sudden,
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very sharp pain near my shoulder blade. Since all the plans were already in place, I attempted to do the race and had a predictable outcome. When I got back home, I started a long string of doctor’s appointments to try to find out what was wrong. I heard everything from strained muscles to shingles to rotator cuff issues. Finally, someone took an x-ray of my neck, and it was very
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clear. I had a disc that was about to sever my the same surgery and he was cleared for the NFL spinal cord. The rest of the appointment was a in nine months. I couldn’t lift over ten pounds bit of a blur. He told me to go home and stay for a year! After what seemed like an eternity, I home until surgery because if I made one wrong was cleared to begin training again. I’ve had a move I could be a paraplegic. I think I was in difficult time getting back into the swing of shock because on my way home, I called the things. I am still anxious about being out on the roads, but I need doctor’s office to ask if I could still play in my to remember that soccer game that night. I with all my metal asked a lot of parts, my neck is questions about actually stronger what caused this than ever. It hurts to condition because I never wanted it do certain things, but that it is to happen again. because I am still It was a degenerative condition, so regaining strength in my neck. I have as far as anyone can felt very discourtell, it was caused aged because I by a car accident I’d can’t keep up had about ten years ago. I ended up havTCSD. with my friends r benefits of be em m e th anymore, but I ing cervical spinal st, one of me of the be know I can get there again. I am very fusion surgery, and Meeting so the recovery has been fortunate to have the encouragement of my so much slower than I was prepared for. I under- teammates and others who continue to invite stood that I would resume normal activities in me on rides and runs. I just have to go at my approximately ninety days (FYI “normal activi- own speed and then sometimes they buy me ties” means different things to different peo- coffee or bread afterward. ple). At first, the fusion was not taking place as What do you do for a day job, and what do it should, so I was possibly facing a second suryou do to encourage healthy lifestyles at gery. I was so frustrated. Peyton Manning had
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RACE REPORT: CHALLENGE ROTH, — a spectators view was the Kona equivalent for Europeans. Another incentive is that Bessy was being filmed by the Event: Challenge Roth, Germany same people who made the movies “Spirit of Age Group: Spectator the Marathon” 1 & 2 that were released in theDate: July 20, 2014 aters nationwide. The triathlon version is to follow with Bessy, Mirinda Carfrae (two-time An opportunity was postfemale Kona champion), Luke ed on the Tri Club San McKenzie (2013 Diego mailing list for a Camping , nomad style. second place at writing audition, where Kona overall) the winner would be feaand Rudy, the tured in a major film docd o u b l e umentary about triathlon. amputee, from This is only for those who had Challenged never done a 140.6 iron disA t h l e t e s tance race. I thought I’d pass Foundation, to this on to my wife Bessy, name a few. I am whose hobby is writing, as a sure you get the nice little challenge test for “big picture” now. her to hopefully just be The training went considered. She took it furwell, we even did a ther than just considerafull 140.6 simulation tion, as she won the free with other tri club entry and took on the members in the challenge of the race – Chula Vista Challenge Roth in Marina & Bay Germany. She Shore bikeway thought great, plenty area. It was posof time to get ready sible thanks to for the race next year the assistance in 2015… only to get of Thao Vu and an email back saying it catering from is to be done in 2014, Dawn of T3 giving her only eight Cafe. weeks to train! The followJumping into it, zero to ing Sunday we sixty (she took a break scheduled a after the Boston reverse 70.3 Marathon) for the trainas a taper. ing load in no time. We Once we finbooked the flight which ished, we at last minute was pricey planed to lounge around (and we still had to pay like cats, but we get a last minute invite to ship the bike), but to Our TCSD meet up group. to a BBQ a measly three miles away. Not wantsave money we , would rent ing to be anti-social with our training, we a mini van and camp in it on the race site. This totaled $5,000 for the both of us, which decide to head over via bike – junk miles to hurt our wallets pretty bad, but you must people, but the body does count them. We paid understand the magnitude of this race, as it the price the next day, as Bessy caught the flu
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and was bed ridden for our flight and the first days in camp. Zero training possible and losing fitness everyday, you would think rest would be the life saver. Nope. The jet lag from time zone change and longer daylight hours in Germany lead us to almost no sleep (dawn 5am and dusk 10pm). Fate twists the dagger into Bessy’s wounds more when the airline loses the bike case! The stress is overwhelming. I hear her cry in the middle of the night during our attempts to sleep. Luckily, two days before the race, we drive to the airport, and the airline had the bike waiting for us. Change is in the air for the good as race festivities approach. Packet pick up day there is a party where the amateurs get to mingle with the pros – who are wearing lederhosen and Dirdnl, having bratwurst, pretzels, and of course bier. Even big names not scheduled to race came out, such as Macca. It was also were we met up with other TCSD members, such as Markus and Sabine Hofmann, who were participating in the race. They were staying with the second place female from last year Julia Gajer. I am pretty sure we were the first place USA club in the race, ha ha. The race began Mingiling with the pros, Miri nda Carfrae. in a shipping canal where they had specific times allowed to swim. We got the chance to be prepare with Luke McKenzie prior to the swim. He was very down to earth as he chatted with us, but that ended when he took off in the water. This course is where the 140.6 world record times are set – for men Andreas Raelert with 7:41 and for women Chrissie Wellington with 8:19. We preview the bike course after the swim in the minivan (Bessy was still not feeling well, and it was very hot and humid like Kona). It was quite baffling that records were set here, as there are two steep climbs you must do twice that are larger than Mt Soledad. Many people mentioned that part of the reason for the records could have to do with the road conditions. The Germans maintain roads very well. Plus the stacked field of pros pushes people beyond their limits – similar to what happens in the Carlsbad 5000: not an easy course but fast times. Mirinda Carfrae was chasing Chrissie’s ghost and eyeing the record. The run is not easy either, with the final 5k stretch on continued on page 14
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twisty cobble stone road lined with people on care. I watch Bessy do her swim and take phobenches eating brats, drinking biers, and giving tos while cheering her on, but she can’t hear me high fives to the athletes inches away. Here is as she is so determined to do well. After the the moment you see another factor in pushing swim I run to the hotspot “solar hill” – a mile or more long steep hill climb with fans filling the yourself – the fan supstreets, cheering and giving port. Triathlon is very big Fans up close a nd persona l on solar h riders a pat on the back, simiin Germany, which broadill. lar to what happens casts most events on the in Tour De France hill live TV. Even Luke himclimbs. self said the crowds of There were so many people and festivities exciting points like are bigger than Kona. this, but I also wanted Speaking of festivals, to see the winners finthere is a large DJ ish so I bail on my viewdance party and pasta ing plan and run to the party on Friday. We finish stadium where the made a decision to last half mile has a red opt out and enjoy carpet finish. mingling and relaxThe winner ended up ing with other being Timo Bracht at 7:56 campers taking part – a time six minutes slowin the race. er than predicted as a Race day come result of the heat. This and I woke with meant Mirinda did not get alarm exactly at the her goal of breaking the time we planned record even though she to… and in a strange was in first place for coincidence, I see all females. She continues to the other race zomchase the ghost of bies at 4am moving Chrissie, which makes me about as if they awoke wonder what she will say on no alarm clock too. in the movie about the I shuttle Bessy over situation. I meet up where we do our routine with my cousin and of a quick prayer and friends from when I kiss goodbye, as this is a lived in Europe to go large venue that I won’t on and cheer Bessy on be able to do this with the final 5k finish. We her at the start. Most of had no smart phones the spectators have bikes so we had to make an to get them from each approximation when named hotspot viewing she would come in, area (“solar hill”, “bier and we began to mile”, etc). I have no bike worry as the clouds my plan is to do an ultrathickened for a thundermarathon (50k) to spectate ish line. storm. The first rain drop and take pictures. The the stadium fin Bessy crossing we finally see her coming in strong Challenge Family race organizers did make this race very spectator friendly like a bullet train. Bessy comes into the final stretch lined with via the hotspots and even provided child day
people drinking biers along the course. She sprints into the stadium finish as the thunder roars with a time of 11:46. I jump over the fence to hug her on this unbelievable, over coming the odds finish. Luckily the film crew was there to catch the moment and allowed me to do this otherwise I would have been tackled by the security guards. We relaxed at the finish party with family and friends. When the clock hit 15:00, fireworks go off signalling the end of
the race. The next morning at a random location breakfast cafe, I was wearing a “Go Tri Club” tshirt. Luke McKenzie spotted me and came over to chat. He didn’t race the race as planned, because of an asthma attack during the swim (it was humid), but pushed hard enough when he heard the helicopter following Mirinda so he did not want to get chicked and picked up the pace on the run. He finished tenth and said he had a great time overall. continued on page 20
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Victims Settles For Damages San Diego - The Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette is pleased to announce the settlement of Mr. Stephen Hale’s personal injury case. January 5, 2015 – SAN DIEGO, CA - On August 12, 2014, Mr. Hale was amongst a group of bicyclists who were seriously injured when a motorist driving her car the wrong way on Fiesta Island collided head on into a group of about 20 bicyclists, leaving one bicyclist partially paralyzed. Mr. Stephen Hale sustained serious injuries. Mr. Hale’s attorney, Richard L. Duquette, Esq., obtained a prompt and favorable settlement. The criminal case against the motorist is pending. Mr. Hale did not file a lawsuit against the City of San Diego. Mr. Hale and his a t t o r ne y, who are both very active in the bicycling community, are appreciative and mindful of the benefits that Fiesta Island bestows upon the bicycling community throughout the area, and do not feel that local taxpayers should be held accountable for the conduct of the motorist. Richard L. Duquette, Esq. is an attorney who specializes in advocating the interests of bicyclists and ensuring their safety. His office is located in Oceanside, California, where he has been practicing law for the past 31 years. Mr. Duquette shares Mr. Hale’s appreciation for all
that Fiesta Island means to the San Diego bicycling community. Mr. Hale continues to work towards healing from this crash. Showing gratitude and appreciation for his settlement he offered the following kind words: I greatly appreciate Mr. Duquette’s help and guidance in resolving this matter. His extensive experience in the legal field, especially in cycling-related matters, was invaluable. He was intimately involved in my case and was proactive every step of the way. Since he himself is a cyclist and athlete, his personal insight and interest in the welfare of the cycling community was readily apparent.
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There is a lot of planning going on for this new year, including having the club represented at various race event expos. If you love promoting the club, the sport of triathlon and love feeling that race day spirit, please consider volunteering as this year's Expo Coordinator. It’s a fun job, and you meet a lot of really nice people, who - like you - think TCSD is the greatest Tri club on the planet!
Purpose: Ensure TCSD is represented at all major triathlon and other events in the San Diego region in ways that meet the club’s mission and marketing goals as set by the Marketing Director and the board. Duties n With the Marketing Director, develop a list of expos for the club to secure booth space. n Reach out to race directors to make reservations for the club at each event. n If there is a cost, develop a proposal for board budget approval. n Keeping a running calendar of Expo events in Google Docs to keep track of event dates, shift schedules, and locations. n Communicate upcoming Expos and associated dates to the Newsletter Editor to ensure copies of newsletters are available at expo events; and to the Webmaster for posting, and Social Media Director for Facebook and Twitter posts. n Recruit volunteers and communicate with them regularly before and after the event to ensure smooth operations and reliability n Volunteers are usually broken out into three shifts, incl expo setup/ teardown. n Send all volunteers the Expo Guidebook with key expo set-up details, i.e. address, parking, target audience and marketing messages for each particular expo, and how to use PayPal Here Phone for credit card sales of merchandise and memberships. n Work with the Membership Director to register new and renewing members gained at expo events. n Ensuring all Expo gear is taken and returned to the appropriate storage unit locations
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(Sorrento Valley) and neatly stored. This can be done by someone other than the expo coordinator; however, the coordinator is responsible for making sure this happens. n Help with inventory control and equipment maintenance, as applicable.
Incentives: As available, gear and free race entries from sponsors are distributed amongst key volunteer leaders throughout the year. Expo Coordinator can incentivize event volunteers with a free piece of gear. Each volunteer can have one piece of free gear for at each event, i.e. hat, visor, water bottle, sweatshirt or t-shirt, as available. Commitment: 2 - 6 hours per month, depending on how many race there are going on each month and how much hands-on volunteering you want to do. A one-year commitment to this position is very much appreciated. If you are interested in doing this important job, send/e-mail your an email and the board will decide no later than February 11th. If you are interested or have questions, please call (858) 735-2124 or send an email bod@triclubsandiego.org by FEBRUARY 10th.
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I packed everything I needed and set my alarm the night before the 2014 Solana Beach Triathlon. In the morning I was up and on the road early. On my way I said to myself several times, as I had said in the training days prior to the race, “there will be no tri blunders”. This would be my fourth Solana Beach Sprint. I arrived at the train station with plenty of time to find parking and get my transition area set up. About twenty minutes before the race started I started my usual warm-ups, which consists of a little jogging, stretching, swimming and light calisthenics. Then my wave was called and I lined up. I consider myself a fair swimmer, and the Solana Beach swim course is only 400 meters. However, the Fletcher Cove surf can be trouble for a swimmer. I had trouble with the surf in 2010 and 2013. In 2013 I let the surf put me way off course. I ended up well inside the first buoy and had to use extra energy and minutes to swim back out. This year I easily got through the surf, and kept my course. I got back in to the beach through the surf easily too with a swim time of 10:37 (that includes the long run to T1.) T1 went well, and next was the bike. In 2013 I became confused where the second lap begins on the bike course, and I ended up going off of the course. I had to turn around and get myself back on the right course. Then in 2010 somebody ran into me on the first hairpin turn, and I went down. Fortunately I was only scraped and bruised a bit and my bike was OK, so I was able to get up and finish the race. In 2014 there were no crashes, wrong turns or leaving the course. I checked my bike over the night before the race, and I always use GatorSkins. So, there were no other bike course mishaps like flats or mechanical failure. It was a good ride, 34:58, and T2
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went well for me too. I started my run, and I felt pretty good. Just about the time I started my second lap, rain started to come down. It wasn’t raining hard, it was just a little more than a drizzle. As I neared the finish line the sky just opened up, it poured down rain. I saw the volunteers run for cover. I crossed the finish line, grabbed a finisher’s medal and ran under an awning, where I stayed for a long time. So, I didn’t leave any equipment at home. I got to the transition area with plenty of time to spare. I had a good swim, no swimming off course, and I managed the surf well. I had two good transitions. There were no bike course blunders or crashes. I had no equipment problems. I paced myself well I ran well and didn’t end up drenched. I had a good warm-up and there was no need for any restroom stops. I was also in pretty good shape for an old man and it all added up to a Solana Beach PR (finish time of 1:23:53.2) and as always, a lot of fun.
RACE REPORT: TikiSwim Recount MARIANNE ZAPPELLA
into the huge surf, I repeated the triathletes’ mantra of regret, “Why the heck did I sign up for Event: TikiSwim - 2014 this?” and bided my time until I saw the lifeguard Age Group: W 50-59 waving us last stragglers into the water. There was Date: September 28, 2014 a slight lull in the set and he was signaling this was our chance to get in. Go! That wait for the OK, so my assignment (should I choose to accept right moment to get in actually turned out to work it) was to write a little something about the Tiki in our favor. I soon caught up with the others and Swim. I had thought about writing realized I was far less winded than those who about triathlon before, but I TikiSwim with had jumped in Marianne Za ppella, Pavl always thought I’d write somea Decoteau and Natalia Elizarova, l thing along the lines of “Why Last to r. is Best in Endurance Sports.” This geriathlete has a lot of time to think about “last.” I come in last, or at least in the bottom 5%, on a regular basis. I often hear people say, “I just don’t want to come in last.” And so I sometimes think (because I’ve got plenty of time to think), “Why am I doing this if I’m always last? What’s so wrong with last? In some ways if you’re last, you are the endurance queen of the race. There must be some honor in that? Or at least in making everyone else look so much better? Or at least showing up?” And so my approach to this year’s TikiSwim was one of complete not compete. Show up, take your time, and why rush things? As the horn sounded and the swimmers rushed into the waves, I stayed back, waited a bit then took a few steps towards the right away during the worst of the waves. I passed ocean. It had been just a few months back, in May, some people and thought, “Hmmm? I’ve never that I had done my first Aquathlon at the Shores. done that before-pass people.” Then I started to I had been scared to even try an open water swim, pass a few more. I felt strong. I felt really good. and it was tough going to complete the 1000 But what was this other strange feeling? I didn’t meters. I had floated on my back and breast- know what it was and then I realized, “Holy crap! stroked most of it. And so I practiced all summer, I have ambition!” Suddenly like Popeye just after got more comfortable with the deep blue sea, and downing a can of spinach, I felt the thrill of commade the plunge with the Tiki Swim. petition take hold of me, and I swam, baby, I As I looked at the mass of swimmers dashing
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RACE REPORT, TikiSwim, continued swam. I kept passing people, and I couldn’t believe it. I had never done that before. I had never felt I could do this before. I might not be a contender, but if I haul it, I thought, I might finish this darn thing not last—not that there’s anything wrong with being last, of course. And so, like David Hasselhoff in The Sponge Bob Movie, I seemed to hydrofoil towards my destination. Ok, maybe not, but I wasn’t going to be last--this time! Well, I could write about the little fishies I saw during the 2.4 miles, about singing “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”
at around mile two, and about hanging out at the outrigger refreshment boat as the ladies mixed me a HEED cocktail, but I better get my story wrapped up: I came in pretty much mid-pack in my age group. That day, however I felt like I had achieved a victory at sea. I had gotten a taste of glory, a whiff of what it feels like to race– to haul ass, to go hell for leather– and I loved it. Yes there is honor at the bottom of the roster, but it’s awfully fun to go fast. Hope to see you all out there. I’m the one (usually) at the end.
RACE REPORT, Challenge Roth continued Overseas Travel Tips: The price we paid to transport the bike was almost the same as to rent a local one. Might as well rent to take the hassle out of lugging a big box around (you need to recheck it in at passport control on connecting flights) that may get lost. You must make sure to RSVP 6-12 months in advance. n Make sure when connecting from international to other domestic flights to give at least a three hours for a layover because you need to go through passport control and security check n
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once again. It was not fun doing seven minute miles lugging around a bike box to make your flight. Being triathletes we made quick transitions in security check, but I felt bad for two elderly females who had no chance of making it. Do take advantage of the train system in Europe, which can be as fast as an airplane in terms of total travel and check in time. Water is NOT a right outside of the USA, so you will have to buy bottles of water as there are no fountains, even in airports.
Yesterday, continued “And probably illegal to pass on the right like that. I used to call him Kevlar Kevin, the tough guy. He likes to take chances.” Dennis looked at the sky. “Speaking of taking chances, I’m going to take it easy today on the corkscrew curves on the bike route where it goes up and down those ravines. The road is probably still wet, and it looks like we might get some more rain.” “You’re right,” she said. “It’s worth losing a few seconds to stay in control, especially with other riders zooming through there. The course is closed to vehicles, so we’ll have some wiggle room on the narrow road where there’s little or no shoulder.” “Well, I need to get into my wetsuit. You’re Liz, right?” She nodded. “And you’re Dennis?” He nodded. “Good luck today, Liz, and stay safe.” “You too.” Dennis donned his wetsuit and prepared to start with the first wave of racers. He saw Kevin on the beach and noted his cap color belonged to the second wave of competitors. ‘Will I get to T2 before Kevin catches me? My little race within the race?’ When the starting horn blared, Dennis took off. Twenty minutes later, fat raindrops greeted him when he emerged from the water and dashed through T1. He maintained race pace during the first leg of the bike ride that was largely flat before it climbed gentle inclines and easy curves. Once he reached the summit, the road
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roller-coastered in a series of tight turns through gullies and around low bluffs. This part of the route had little to no shoulder, poor visibility around the curves, and was often strewn with small rocks or cobbles from the bluffs. The rain had stopped, but the pavement remained slick. Dennis figured the road might be littered with stones after the rain. He started the descent feathering the brakes, testing their gripping power on wet wheels. About a dozen cyclists had already passed him. Now more zipped by him with little heed to the slippery conditions. Kevlar Kevin wasn’t among them. “On your left!” a rider shouted while speeding down into a blind curve and starting to pass Dennis. Dennis slowed to steer around rocks on the pavement while keeping near the right edge of the pavement. Then everything seemed to happen at once. Not one, but two bicyclists raced past him on the left, one riding the other’s back wheel. Without warning, a third rider started passing him on the right on the narrow shoulder of rough, rocky pavement bordered by a guard rail. As the four riders within a few feet of each other were half way through the blind curve, a truck drove up the road in the other lane, taking the turn too widely. The driver blasted his horn, and the two racers passing Dennis on the left cut sharply to their right in front of him to avoid the truck just as the rider to Dennis’ right jumped
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up the lip of the pavement in front of him to return to the smooth surface. Dennis’ shouts were too late. The rider who had passed on the right was still out of his saddle from jumping his bike back onto the pavement when the two other cyclists skidded and fishtailed into him. The impact propelled the bike and rider into the guard rail. Because he had been standing for the jump, the momentum of the crash wrenched him from the bike, sending him sailing over the rail and down a steep ravine. Dennis saw it all as he desperately braked, veered, and skidded to avoid the downed bikes. His bike stopped twenty yards past the collision. He jumped off and ran up the road. The truck was already out of sight around the bend. The two riders who had passed on his left lay on the side of the pavement still attached to their bikes. They were bleeding and groaning. “We’ll get help,” Dennis told them as he peered over the railing. A long ways down, Dennis saw the thrown rider’s legs under some bushes that had stopped his fall into the ravine. The man wasn’t moving, and there was no way to reach him without climbing ropes. Given the distance of the fall and the impact on the rocky ground, Dennis knew any help would probably be too late. Several other riders stopped to help. “Does anyone have a phone?” Dennis asked. “Call 9-1-1. Someone went over the railing.” He looked down at the guard rail to see the mangled frame of the bike the man had been riding. It was metallic gold with a tall seat post. Dennis closed his eyes for a long moment and took several deep breaths as the clouds opened with a downpour. The drenching hardly fazed him. By the time he left the crash site, nearly an hour had passed. He had been the only witness to the accident. He gave his account to a sheriff’s deputy and later to a race official. He watched as EMTs lifted the two bleeding and battered cyclists into ambulances, and as a team of climbers hoisted a covered body from the ravine. In the meantime, the police were searching for the truck that had been on the course illegally. As runners completed the triathlon and crossed the finish line, Dennis gathered his belongings from the transition area and slowly walked his bike up the hill to the parking lot. He spied Liz perched on a low fence at the edge of the lot watching him trudge up the hill. He walked over to her. “You didn’t finish the race either?” She shook her head. “I saw you talking to the police where the accident took place, and overheard some of your account. I saw the crumpled bike frame. I waited awhile for you there, but you were busy. My heart wasn’t in the race anymore, so I put my gear in the car and packed up Kevin’s too. I had hoped I’d see you here.” “I’m sorry, Liz. It was just awful. I keep seeing the accident in my head. It’ll probably give me nightmares.” Dennis shook continued on page 22
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Yesterday, continued his head. “It’s not your fault. Kevin was riding recklessly. He always raced like there’s no tomorrow.” She paused. “And now there won’t be any tomorrow for him,” she added, her voice catching. Watching the activity near the finish line, they were silent for a long moment before Dennis spoke. “Would you and your dog like to meet me and my dog in the park by the bay later this afternoon? There’s a bakery with good coffee and scones across the
street from it where we can sit and talk afterwards. It might do us both good.” She nodded, tears welling in her eyes. “Maybe on another day we can finish the race by doing the run we missed this morning,” he said. “A new tomorrow.” “As many tomorrows as you want. We’ll put Kevlar Kevin to rest with each one. I think that’s the best we can do.”
CONVERSATION, continued Paula: When I am not taking minutes or planning an Intro meeting, I spend my time at a psychiatric hospital. Yes, as an employee. I work at an outpatient program for mentally ill adults. This is a very emotionally difficult job for me. The wheels keep turning even after I pull out of the parking lot at the end of the day. The Club is a good outlet for me to help take my mind off of work and focus on other things. The upside of my job is that my coworkers also have athletic background, and we are all on the same page as far as encouraging healthy habits for each other and the clients we serve. In fact, I have been successful at talking my coworkers into doing the Spring Sprint relay with me! When I first started my job, no one (staff or clients) really made an effort to move around during the course of the day. I started a walking club a few years ago, and it helped to get people up and moving. Some started calling it “Walky Talky” because we would pick a topic and have everyone chime in. It was great for social interaction as well. Currently we have a program going called Fit15. One of my co-workers created a calendar of daily movement activities and chart to track progress. Some of the clients will now initiate a morning stretch or dance party, so I think it’s all slowly catching on. It is no secret that exercise can help alleviate some symptoms of depression and anxiety! I have made a standing offer that I will buy a race entry and a pair of shoes for anyone who trains for a 5k event. So far no one has taken me up on my offer. As soon as one person takes advantage though, it might snowball and then I’ll need a second job!
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What are your future goals? Paula: A long term goal of mine is to establish a program similar to CAF, but for people who have mental health issues. This population could truly benefit from participating in triathlon, running, or other recreational sports. I think the interest is there, but for many people, basic equipment such as shoes and clothing are simply not in the budget. My co-workers and friends have donated new or gently-used shoes and equipment, and I have helped fix up/accessorize a bike or two with some of my spare parts. For most of my clients, bike helmets are unaffordable luxuries and getting a flat means they stay home and isolate until they can somehow get the money for a new tube or tire. This is an undesirable option for anyone with mental health issues. So I guess it really isn’t just about recreation. Yes, I’d like to save the world.
Paula, I knew I’d hit a home run by interviewing you. In fact, it was a grand slam! Thank you so much for sharing your story and for doing all you do for the Tri Club, your patients and everyone else you come into contact with. I wish you the very best of luck in every area of your life. You deserve it! 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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