INSIDE THIS ISSUE
MARCH 2012
TCSD March Events TCSD Contacts Board Members Volunteer Committee
TRIATHLON CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
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Weekly Workout Calendar New Members Member Profile TCSD Conversation
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Group Ride Race Reports From the Couch
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TriNews
A Tale of Fiction
by Barbara Javor
MARCH CLUB MEETING Tuesday, 13th Location: Function Smart/UCPT see page 6
MARCH CLUB DUATHLON Saturday, March 10th 6am check-in opens 7am race start Location: Carlsbad Format: 2m/19m/2m
MARCH CLUB TRIATHLON Saturday, March 24th 6am check-in opens 7am race start Location: Fiesta Island Refer to the Club’s website for complete information.
Flashy ads described the Baytown festival as an unforgettable weekend of racing, food, and live music. With a triathlon and other sports, regional foods, and a host of bands, Carly thought it would be a perfect way to spend the weekend before attending a conference in a nearby city. She made arrangements to rent a bicycle for the triathlon. All she needed to bring would be a small suitcase and a transition bag. She carried her transition bag onboard the one-stop flight. The connecting flight to Baytown was on a small commuter plane. As she was boarding, an attendant stopped her. “I’m sorry, but there’s no room for your large carry-on bag. We have a full flight, and you’re one of the last to board. We’ll stow your bag with the luggage.” Seated in the back of the plane, Carly was the last passenger to disembark. The conveyer chute was already spitting out baggage when she arrived in the small terminal. A crowd of passengers blocked her access to the conveyer, so she stood back. She saw her transition bag tumble
onto the belt to start its slow ride to her. “Wait!” she yelled when a tall, lanky man grabbed her bag and darted toward the door. “He has my bag.” She pushed past the other travelers to reach the man. He was out of sight when she arrived at the terminal door. She stepped outside and saw him running just before he turned right at the end of the building. “Stop!” she yelled. “That’s my bag.” When he failed to respond, Carly sprinted after him. She caught sight of him in a parking lot and shouted again. After glancing over his shoulder, he ran faster. Carly closed the distance between them. Just before she reached the man, she yelled again. When he failed to yield, she tackled him on the dirt and weed-choked parking lot. The man lost his grip on the bag, and she quickly leaped up to grab it. Still lying on the ground, the man grabbed a strap and tugged on the bag. continued on page 6
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MARCH TCSD MEETINGS, CLINICS, RACES & RIDES MARCH CLUB SOCIAL
REAL BEGINNERS’ BIKE RIDE
TRIATHLON 101
BEGINNER & NETWORKING MEETING
Saturday March 24th, 1:30-5pm
Sunday March 11th, 8:30am
Tuesday March 27th, 6pm
Tuesday March 13th, 6pm
The TCSD Real Beginner's 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, but beginners need hills too! Total distance for the ride is 18 miles. Gordon will be your leader and is promising a fun-filled morning. Helmets are MANDATORY.
Attention Beginners! What is Tri 101? It is our monthly talk specifically designed to get you started in the sport of triathlon. Our goal is to de-mystify triathlon and remove the ‘intimidation factor.’ We will cover triathlon basics from A to Z. All questions fair game! NON-MEMBERS WELCOME!
Are you interested in learning more about the Tri Club of San Diego, meeting new people, 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 on the best races and training locations in San Diego, including insider info on the Biggest Race in San Diego! Non-members are welcome, no RSVP necessary!
Come on out with your families (or not) and skate! We are looking forward to seeing everyone! Although there is no requirement to RSVP, we would like to know how many people to expect and would like to keep our eyes open for you, so let us know via email or Facebook if you plan to attend. Public Skating Admission $7 Skate Rental $4 Location: Skate World 6907 Linda Vista Rd (Kearny Mesa Shopping Center) San Diego, CA 92111 map: http://tiny.cc/ykbwx
Schedule of Events: Bike Q&A: 8:30am Wheels Roll: 9am Meet up Location: Parking lot of California Bank and Trust 11752 El Camino Real San Diego, CA 92130 map: http://tiny.cc/75zgc Contact: Gordon Clark, coaches@triclubsandiego.org or sharksurfdude@aol.com
Location: B&L Bike & Sport San Diego Store 3603 Camino Del Rio West San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 294-9300 map: http://tiny.cc/75zgc Contact: Questions or comments can be sent to your beginner coaches at coaches@triclubsandiego.org.
Duathlons April 28 - Pine Valley Format: 17B/4R
Pulse Endurance Sports 1020 A-2 Tierra Del Rey Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 656-5222 www.pulseendurance.com map: http://tiny.cc/o9nr9 Contact: Erin H. and/or Steven B., erinjhunter@yahoo.com, sbaniste2@yahoo.com
Contact: Amanda Scott ascott@triclubsandiego.org
2012 TCSD CLUB RACE SCHEDULE
Location:
Triathlons: Fiesta Island April 14 September 22 October 13 November 3 Format: 750y/12m/4m
Aquathlons: La Jolla Shores May through September. Once a month, on Thursday evening. Format: 1000k/5k Beginner Races: Coronado June, July and August Format: 250m/7.5m/2m
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 President
Thomas Johnson
tjohnson@triclubsandiego.org
Vice President
John Hill
jhill@triclubsandiego.org
Treasurer
Wendy Harp
wharp@triclubsandiego.org
Secretary
Mike Plumb
mplumb@triclubsandiego.org
Sponsorship Director
David McMahon
dmcmahon@triclubsandiego.org
(619) 987-8822
TCSD VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS CONTACTS
Beginner Coaches
Stephen Banister Erin Hunter Steve Koci Dean Rosenberg Steve Tally
coaches@triclubsandiego.org coaches@triclubsandiego.org coaches@triclubsandiego.org coaches@triclubsandiego.org coaches@triclubsandiego.org
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, Thomas Johnson.
Bike Case Rentals
Bob Rosen
brosen@triclubsandiego.org
Bike Coach
gclark@@triclubsandiego.org
Membership & Renewal $75/year, $60 military (w/active I). Additional years available at discount.
Gordon Clark Vanessa Homyak Mike Clinch Linda Rich
Club Historian
Ian Kelly
ikelly@triclubsandiego.org
Membership form available online www.triclubsandiego.org/club/join or fill out and mail application if included in this newsletter. TCSD e-lists Subscribe to the TCSD e-mailing lists 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 dsprague@triclubsandiego.org (858) 270-1605 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 Barbara Javor, Deborah Jones, Betsy Mehlrose, Anna Weltman, and Craig Zelent. Newsletter Classifieds/Ads Contact David McMahon at dmcmahon@triclubsandiego.org
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Club Tri/Cycling Gear: Zoca Gear
Ashley Paschall
www.zocagear.com
Creative Team
Arch & Christy Fuston
fuston@triclubsandiego.org
(443) 454-5260
Expo Coordinator
Your name here!
We’re looking for additional volunteer(s)
GP Race Points (Aqua, Du & Triathlon)
Dean Sprague
dsprague@triclubsandiego.org
Ironman Coaches
Mike Drury Liam Thier
imcoach@triclubsandiego.org
Membership Director
Bethany Sotak
bsotak@triclubsandiego.org
Newsletter Editor
John Aspinall
john.w.aspinall@gmail.com
Newsletter Publisher
Sprague Design
dsprague@triclubsandiego.org
Open Water Safety Officer
Dave Huff
dhuff@triclubsandiego.org
Race Directors
Ann Kelly Brian Wrona
akelly@triclubsandiego.org bwrona@triclubsandiego.org
Social Directors
Bryan Diaz Amanda Scott
bdiaz@triclubsandiego.org ascott@triclubsandiego.org
Swim Director
Rachel Wills Erin Hunter
Swim Director, Open Water
Bill Gleason
billgleason1@cox.net
TCSD Cares
Steve Tally
stally@triclubsandiego.org
Track Coach, UTC
Jim Vance
jvance@triclubsandiego.org
Track Coach, North County
Mike Plumb
mplumb@triclubsandiego.org
(858) 270-1605
Track Coach, Winter
Tom Piszkin
tpiszkin@triclubsandiego.org
Volunteer Director
Dawn Copenhaver
dcopenhaver@triclubsandiego.com (619) 867-2784
Youth Team Coach
Andy Concors Judi Carbary
aconcors@triclubsandiego.org
Web Administrators
John Hill
jhill@triclubsandiego.org
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* all dates and events subject to change/cancellation without notice.
TCSD OFFICIAL WEEKLY WORKOUT CALENDAR
WELCOME NEW TCSD MEMBERS Evan Aparri Jennifer Aparri Benjamin Baize Alexis Barnes William Bassler Francesca Blasio
Monday 5:45 PM 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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Shoko Brantley
Location: Tamarack Beach.
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Sean Cahan
Location: Movin Shoes, Encinitas.
Location: Jewish Community Center (JCC) in University City
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Fee based.
Tuesday 6:15 AM Pannikin Bike Workout, Group ride
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Location: Pannikin - La Jolla 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.
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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Location: Carlsbad High School,
Location: Solana Beach Boys & Girls Club, 533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach
Fee based.
5:30 PM Mountain Bike Ride (Advanced), Year round
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Location: Various, Penasquitos Canyon Side Park
(east parking lot). Contact: Dave Krosch, davekrosch@yahoo.com to be on mailing list. 5:45 PM Ocean Swim in Carlsbad •
Location: Tamarack Beach.
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7:30 PM JCC Swim Workout
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Location(s): varies, typically Fiesta Island.
Location: Jewish Community Center (JCC) in University City
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Fee based.
Thursday 6:15 AM Pannikin Bike Workout, Group ride
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Location: Pannikin - La Jolla 7467 Girard Ave, La Jolla.
6:30 AM Bike Workout in Point Loma, Group ride 6:00 PM Spin Workout in South Bay •
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Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station.
Shannon Colin Christine Crosby Bryan Crosby Christopher Dare Dani Duggan
Emily Fridell Rob Furlow Rebecca George Gia Gerardi Gino Gerardi Mesa Gina
Location: Pulse Endurance Sports.
Location: Solana Beach Boys & Girls Club, 533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach
Fee based.
Julie Golich Alvin Gomez
Friday 6:30 AM First Light Ocean Swim
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Carson Gossler
Location: La Jolla Cove.
7:00 AM Ocean Swim in Solana Beach
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Steve Granger
Location: at Fletcher Cove.
Miguel Guerra
Saturday
Kat Gunsur
7:15 AM Bike Workout, Group ride
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Pulse Endurance Sports, Chula Vista.
8:00 AM Bike Workout, Group Ride
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Location: Meet at Starbucks in Del Mar, Hwy 101 & 15th st.
Christopher Halter Julia Halter
Sunday 7:30 AM Penasquitos Trail Run 8:00 AM Ocean Swim
Sarah Cerna
Frank Freund
Location: Starting at Holland’s Bicycles, fast paced.
6:00 PM Bike Workout in Cental San Diego, Coached session
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Crystal Cavanagh
Tad Fennar
Location: UCSD track, northwest corner of the UCSD campus.
6:00 PM Bike Workout in Coronado, Group ride
7:30 PM Master’s Swim
Roland Castro
Matt Crump
Wednesday
6:00 PM Track Workout
Mark Caramat
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Contact: Mark Kenny for starting location (760) 271-2003.
Rachel Hassett
Location: Powerhouse Park in Del Mar.
8:00 AM Bike Workout, Group ride
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8:30 AM Morning Ride in Coronado
Location: Meet at Starbucks in Del Mar, Hwy 101 & 15th st.
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Location: Candelas, Coronado. (1201 1st Street)
Zachary Hamner Peter Hohnemann Cea Ishikawa Violet Jagers continued on page 6
* Refer to the Club’s website/calendar for additional workouts and latest information.
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THE TRANSITION BAG, continued NEW MEMBERS, cont. Andrew Johnson Pattie Keller Happy Keller Pattie Keller Edward Kennedy John Kirkland Aimee Kretschmar Samuel Krosch Kelsey Krumdiecck Kevin Lannerd M Lara Giuseppe Lauritano Stephanie Lessig Justin Lewis James Lewis Mary Little Nicholas Mace Douglas Majorsky Ben Martinez Christie Martinez Elisa Martinez William McCaughan Carianne McLellan Maria McTighe Melissa Merklinger Omar Monroy Patrick Moore Catherine Moore Greg Muender Khang Nguyen
“Let go, Fu*&%er!” She stomped on his hand. He howled in pain and released his grip. She gave him a few swift kicks before she turned to look for someone to help her. The parking lot was deserted. She saw a heavyset man in a khaki shirt and pants hurrying towards her from the terminal building. Maybe he’s with airport security. “Stop her, you fool. Get the bag,” the fat man shouted. Carly felt her heart thump. They both want my transition bag, and he’s blocking the route back to the terminal. She hoisted the bag and dashed to the far end of the parking lot onto a gravel road that skirted the salt marshes. It led to a cluster of low buildings about a half-mile away. Glancing over her shoulder as she ran, she saw no one in pursuit. A few minutes later she found several small warehouses and hangars for private planes at the end of the road that seemed to be deserted at the moment. Looking for a place to hide and use her cell phone to call for help, she opened the door to one of the warehouses and entered. An overpowering stench of human wastes nearly knocked her over. The sounds of pleading voices from the other end of the dimly lit room drew her inside. Inside a ten-by-ten locked cage enclosure, about a dozen young Asians begged for their release in a language Carly couldn’t understand. She was approaching the enclosure when she heard the sounds of car tires on gravel outside the building. Without hesitating, she climbed on an oil drum below a storage loft and pulled herself up to the platform to hide. She crawled in dark, dusty shadows among a scatter of old boxes and airplane
parts, ducking low when she heard men’s voices speaking English. Two men entered the warehouse and walked far enough inside for Carly to see them through the wooden slats of the loft. She recognized the man who had grabbed her bag, and the other in the khaki clothes. He wore dirty, brown boots with red laces and red stitching. “Shut up,” the thin man yelled when the imprisoned people begged for their release. “You stunk up this place.” “You shut up,” the fat man said. “We can’t move these people without those passports, you idiot. Why didn’t you take them out of the bag?” “The baggage handler was supposed to hand me the bag before moving it to the conveyor. I had no time once it was on the belt. Sorry, Billy, but it’s not my fault.” “You should have outrun her. We’ll have to move these people north without documents unless we can find the girl and her bag. Start looking for her. She has nowhere to go from here except the marsh.” Carly remained in her hiding place a few minutes after they left the building. She opened the transition bag, dug to the bottom, and found an envelope with about twenty blank U.S. passports. She slipped them under a dusty box. She placed her valuables in a small, watertight container she carried with her gear, zipped up the bag, and climbed down. Again the imprisoned people pleaded. Several of them pointed across the room to a workbench where Carly found a ring of keys. Letting these undocumented people free will be a good diversion. After several tries, she found
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MARCH CLUB MEETING: Tuesday, March 13th*
Dave Oeser Joseph Parsons Tracy Parsons
Special Guests: Josh Cox w/Bob Babbitt as MC. 5:00pm Food, Social & Sponsor Expo
Michael Pavco Jack Pham
6:00pm Announcements & Raffle
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7:00pm Special Guests
Location: Function Smart/UCPT 10803 Vista Sorrento Parkway, Ste. 100 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 452-0282 map: http://tinyurl.com/29z7587
* all dates and events subject to change/cancellation without notice.
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TCSD CONVERSATION WITH: By Craig Zelent
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Wendy Harp
I had the chance to talk triathlon recently with the TCSD’s Treasurer, Wendy Harp. Wendy does a ton of behind the scenes work and is an integral cog in the finely tuned machine better known as the Triathlon Club of San Diego. Please join me as we get to know this long time TCSD officer. Craig: What was your athletic background before you got involved in triathlon?
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Wendy: Becoming an athlete was a metamorphosis for me. My mother said that as young as five years old, I was a runner and won the kids races in Japan, but I do not remember them.
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As a child, the only thing I enjoyed doing a lot was riding my skateboard. But when I was 11 years old, I earned a trip to Patrol Camp. One day at Patrol Camp, there was a raffle and I won the Grand Prize… a Schwinn Bicycle. It was as if I’d won the lottery. I was so thrilled, but there was one problem. I did not know how to ride a ten-speed bike. It all seemed so complicated, but I loved my new bike and learned to ride it. As I started junior high school, I enjoyed running during P.E. class and made friends with other girls who liked to run as well. We’d run after school from our homes in Serra Mesa to Kearny Mesa and sometimes to Clairemont. All our other friends thought we were weird for running when we did not have to, but we ran because we loved it.
After I graduated from junior high, I wanted to attend a high school further away from the high school I was supposed to attend so that I could take French as one of my electives. My dad told me that if I wanted to go another high school that I had better find another way to get there since he was not my personal driver. I
my wonderful bicycle that I won in Patrol Camp. I was a lot taller at age 14 and definitely outgrew my bicycle, but I still rode it anyway. I rode that bike for most of my high school years from Serra Mesa to Clairemont almost every day. hough I was not a part of any organized sports in high school, I am proud to say that I was a young cyclist during my teen years. Craig: What was your first triathlon like? Wendy: My first triathlon was the Mission Bay Sprint in 2000 and it was a nightmare. When I signed up for this race, I was so excited that I was actually going to be a triathlete by the end of the race. I trained by swimming, biking, and running so I knew I was going to finish. It was race day and I freaked out. Why? Well, I kept dwelling on what I could or could not see in the waters of Mission Bay. I trained for the swim, but it was only in the pool. I had never trained in open waters of any kind. I was too afraid of getting in the water because I was freaking myself out even more. As the horn continued on page 8
When not training, I enjoy: Hiking, cooking, eating, watching movies, and starting house projects. Favorite Local Restaurant: Golden City in Clairemont Mesa. It's next to a $20/hr massage place. Before I became a triathlete: A Gym Rat. My first triathlon: 2003, Dam Sprint Triathlon. Pre/Post event ritual: Pre: Take pictures, wish friends good luck. Post: Take pictures/cheer friends as they cross the finish line. Favorite event/tri: Wildflower Long Course. Favorite segment (swim, bike or run): Bike. PR/Best race (or any split time): 2011 Carlsbad 5K, 20:35. Can’t race without: A carbo load dinner two days before race. Most embarrassing or disastrous moment: On my first duathlon, I forgot to take off my helmet at T2. I ran the whole 5K with my bike helmet on. Ha ha ha. continued on page 21
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sounded for my age group, I said to myself, “Suck it up and just do this thing.� However, I must admit that I am a bit of a germaphobe and all I kept thinking during the race was how dirty the bay may be, what was lurking underneath the surface, what might have some people thrown away in the water, etc. As I was obsessing during the swim, I was veering way right as I heard my husband yelling, “What are you doing and where the H*LL are you going?� I was way off course which freaked me out even more. I started to backstroke, hyperventilate, backstroke, hyperventilate, etc. After the swim was over, the bike and run went by fast. Probably because the adrenaline was still kicking in from spazzing out from the swim. Mission accomplished or should I say Mission Bay accomplished! At the end of the day, I was a triathlete. It was a proud moment for me. Word to the wise, open water swims are important and should be worked in with pool training. Never try anything new on race day. Craig: I recall one of the unique races you would do was in Tahiti.
What was that experience like for you? Wendy: The race was called the Aitoman. It was a destination race that took place in Tahiti! This race offered a half and full iron option. I love triathlons, the French culture, and a hot and humid climate; therefore, this was the perfect race for me. I raced in Moorea in 2002 and in Rangiroa in 2003. Both times, I opted for
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the half iron distance. The race setting was absolutely magnificent. The waters were calm, there were probably 80 or less racers, the weather was hot, and set in the tropics of Tahiti. The only thing that the race directors could have improved on was the support. For example, at the pit stops, there were few pieces of fruit, some water, but no fluid replacement drinks or GU type products and there were maybe two toilets during the whole race. Yikes. Some were upset about these conditions, but it did not matter to me because I was racing in paradise. The Aitoman race was a challenge for me in itself as it was a half iron distance race and the temperature was in the high 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and so was the humidity! Gotta love it. This was a physical and a mental challenge. I think that a lot of what we do requires more mental strength than physical. Of course, it is important to physically train, but we can talk ourselves out of anything if we wanted to. I used my focus, will power, and determination to finish this race no matter what with a smile! The first Aitoman race I did was in October 2002, after I did my first full marathon in May 2002 and half ironman in June 2002. My weakness is the swim portion and I tend to stress at every race. The great thing about these small destination races is that it is a great way to get your feet wet for bigger races. With only 80 people, the swim start was inviting with a water temperature of 80 degrees, no wetsuit, no choppy waters, and there were beautiful sea life in the water. It was like swimming in an aquarium. For me, it made the swim less stressful. I love travelling to race, but do not enjoy transporting my bike. For me, I think I will stay local to race in the future because the cost and stress of transport is too much for me. However, if I ever win the Ironman Hawaii Lottery, you will never hear me complain about the stress or the cost! Craig: How did you get involved in the TCSD? Wendy: I got up the nerve to do my first triathlon in 2000. After I barely survived it, I heard about the Triathlon Club of San Diego at Road Runner Sports. I was too scared to inquire about becoming a member. I thought only the elite athletes were allowed to join the club. I saw in some publication that all levels were welcome so I filled out my application and mailed in my check and hoped that I would not receive a letter telling me that I was not fast enough to join the club. I did not receive a reject letter and was warmly welcomed to the club. At a meeting, Jim McCann asked the crowd, who the new members were and welcomed us to the club. After that meeting, I approached Jim and told him how honored I felt being a part of the club. He smiled and asked me if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to be a club volunteer. I was not sure if I could or would be able to add value to the club, but Jim had a way to get you to want to help. Eventually, I took on the role of the New Members Coordinator, who welcomed new members to the club. I did this job for quite some time until I moved to Los Angeles for three continued on page 10
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months in 2006 to become a certified Bikram Yoga Instructor. When I moved back to San Diego, I immediately got in touch with the club. I started a conversation with Brian Long, who was the Club Treasurer at the time. Long story short, I became the Treasurer, and he eventually became the Club President.
prizes to provide the great raffle prizes, and we put on special events like the Deadman Camps and Ironman movie viewings. We have licenses and city permits to pay for in order to hold club events at various venues, we have a club van now to maintain, and auto and general club insurance premiums to pay for, to name a few things that have evolved as the club has grown.
Craig: What do you do as the TCSD Treasurer and how has that job evolved as the club has grown in membership?
Craig: What should our members know that they might not be aware of when it comes to your role as Treasurer?
Wendy: When I joined the club in 2000, we were thrilled when we peaked at 500 members. Back then, it was a great club, but by comparison, it was a simpler club.
Wendy: I took on the role of the Club Treasurer in 2006. I love being the club treasurer, and I will say that my previous experience as an Accountant, Controller, Finance Manager has served me well in my current role as the Club Treasurer. This job requires a good sense of understanding of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, planning, great organizational skills, and most importantly the ability to be a team player to be able to work with the rest of the Board of Directors.
Now we have over 3,000 members and as such we have more people to take care of and more events to put on. This means increased inflow of funds and outflow of funds. We put on more club races, there are more administrative tasks that are required, more food to provide at club meetings, beginner’s races, La Jolla Cove swims, potlucks, social events, and beginners meetings, more expenses for the Aquathlons, more
My role of the treasurer is not one of a person who merely writes the checks and reconciles the books. I am also responsible for maintaining the ‘checks and balances‘ of all the major leaders of the club.. I work with the Board and other key volunteers to ensure that the club runs smoothly. It takes a strong team of leaders to run a large group such as our club and I must say that I am honored to work with Thomas Johnson, John Hill, Mike Plumb, and Dave McMahon. The Board puts in a lot of time to ensure that we have the best club on the planet! I have to mention Brian Wrona and Anne Kelly for their roles in the club as well. It takes a lot of time and effort to work with the City of San Diego in the permitting and licensing process to be able to put on the club races. Big thanks to Brian and Anne! It has also been a pleasure to work with Brian Long and Bill Gibbs.
This position requires a lot of time and dedication. All of the Board Members spend several hours per week on TCSD business on top of their regular jobs to make the club run so well. I too spend a lot of time with my own business, but I am always happy to make time for TCSD business so we all get to enjoy all the great things that our club has to offer.
simultaneously was strenuous and hard on my knees and joints. Not to mention that the marathon was in Kona, Hawaii in June. It is so hot and humid there that they start the race at 5am.
Marathon success!
Craig: You use yoga to compliment your triathlon training. What form of yoga do you practice and how has this helped you over the years. Wendy: I have been using Bikram Yoga as a compliment to triathlon training since 2000, about the same time I started triathlons. I recall being so proud that I was a triathlete and was constantly training. One day at work, a co-worker was talking about this hot yoga that she does called Bikram Yoga. I was so full of myself. I scoffed at her and thought that she chanted OM and sat in Lotus in a heated room. I remember thinking that I am a triathlete and I was too athletic and in shape to do something as silly as yoga. She smiled and said, “It’s OK, you probably would not be able to handle it.” I don’t know if she was using reverse psychology or what, but I was not about to let someone tell me that I would not be able to handle yoga! What a surprise it was! I loved it and what a difference it made. It was one of the hardest workouts I’d ever done! It is a cardiovascular, strength building workout. It is not easy and this is why I love it. I do not bother with anything that is easy. It is perfect for the mindset of a triathlete. In 2002, after doing several sprint races, I wanted to do my first half ironman in May 2002 and my first full marathon in June 2002. Why not? Training for a marathon and a half ironman
The half-ironman was in Oceanside and it was a great experience, though it was a bit cold for me. The marathon was hard, hot, and humid. For both races, I trained in San Diego and incorporated Bikram Yoga about three times a week in addition to my other training. My marathon buddies in Kona were all blaming the heat, and the humidity for their fatigue and for their 25+ minute loss in their overall pace. My times were no different and perhaps, slightly better than how I trained in San Diego. I attribute my marathon success to Bikram Yoga. I was already acclimated to the heat and humidity because I was doing Bikram Yoga. This cross training helped me with my recovery, injury prevention, overall balance, flexibility, endurance, and strength, not only physically, but most importantly, mentally. I believed in this form of yoga so much that I became a certified Bikram Yoga Teacher in 2006, quit my corporate accounting career and eventually opened a Bikram Yoga school in Rancho Bernardo in 2009. I’d love for all of you to experience Bikram’s -Original hot yoga for yourself. If you are in the Rancho Bernardo area, check out www.BikramYogaRB.com. We are all independently owned so come to my school, bring your TCSD ID to get your discount! Craig: What is the dumbest thing you've ever done as a triathlete? Wendy: The dumbest thing and/or the funniest thing I have done as a triathlete was during the Honu Half Ironman. I was poorly trained and convinced myself that I was probably not going to finish anyway so I made a hasty decision
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Time for my weekly Moment Cycle Ride 5:25am, alarm goes off. It’s either Tuesday or Thursday, I can’t remember. It’s too early. Autopilot kicks in and I step out of bed, down some coffee and juice, and load my bike. Need the tense to match. Time for my weekly Moment Cycle Ride. Time to tackle the tide pool hill, time to feel the burn in my legs, time to marvel
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at the sunrise against the beautiful San Diego landscape, time to get going otherwise I’ll be late. I arrived at Moment Cycle in Liberty Station with about seven minutes to go before the ride starts at 6:30 sharp. No problem, I’ve done the ride so many times I know how long it takes to gear up and go. There are already several cyclists in the parking lot. Some already on their bikes - pacing, checking their bikes and gears as they cycle around, like cats waiting to be fed. Other riders are still assembling their bikes or pumping up their tires. In the winter, it’s still dark and cold and sometimes misty. We dress accordingly with full-finger gloves, cycling tights, long-sleeves and headbands so our ears don’t get cold. In the summer, it’s light outside and warmer. We don’t even need to do a time check, we know when 6:30 is. That’s when the planes start flying, as we’re in the flight path of Lindbergh field. There’s usually eight to ten riders on any given Tuesday or Thursday morning. Before certain races and/or crits, the group swells to 15+. The ride out of Liberty Station gives us a chance to spin and chit chat a little. Left onto Lansing then right onto Harbor as we head over to Scott en route to Canon, the first big hill. Faster cyclists speed ahead but we all seem to catch up at the intersection of Rosecrans and Canon. It’s ironic that light always seems to be red when we get to it. Lights green and we’re off up the hill. It’s not so bad when you drive up in a car but cycling it is a different story. That half
mile stretch always gets my heart beating I think because it’s the first sweat broken in the morning. At the top of Canon it’s a left onto Catalina’s slip road, the small and safe residential road just parallel to busy Catalina. A couple of places you have to watch for cars and traffic here. One is at Dupont where cars may be turning right to go to PLN University and the other is at Electron where base traffic gets heavy. There’s usually a traffic warden there who usually waves us cyclists on through. Nice. Continuing southward traffic really thins out. On these rolling hills by the base and Fort Rosecrans cemetery you can really spin and go aero! When we reach the Cabrillo National Monument gatehouse (opens at 9am), the tide pool hill is just off to the right and straight down. The group of us by this point have split up, naturally by speed. In other words, by the time me and my cycling buddies have gotten to the hill, the fast cyclists have already been down and back, and are heading down again for several rounds of hill repeats. I’m not a total slow-poke, I just don’t have the leg strength like they do... but I’m working on it! Heading down the hill is time to really concentrate on controlling your bike, your drag and if you can, to sneak a peak at the fantastic view out over the peninsula and the Pacific Ocean. Speed down the hill can easily get over 30mph, more if you’re a fast and confident cyclist, slower if you need to brake. There are all levels out there in the morning. Be careful of the hairpin turn at the bottom of the hill, watching for the occasional car or truck traveling to/from the sewage treatment plant at the base of the hill. continued on page 14
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The turn is sharp but is also a nice place to practice proper bike turning: right leg up, lean shoulder in and look ahead at where you’re heading - smooth as silk! Even though you’re at the bottom of the hill at this point, the road continues on for another three quarters of a mile or so with some more rollers. The scenery is beautiful and unspoiled here. Listening for the California Thrasher bird along this stretch sing his singsongy morning melody for us cyclists is always a treat for me. Getting a glimpse of him and his curvedbilled, priceless. Back to the turn in the road means it’s up, up, up, back up to the top of the hill. Low gears and alternating seated and standing climbing gets me there albeit slowly. Muscles burning and breathing is labored; but when the top is near and the downtown skyline comes into view, it’s the best feeling ever! Ring-ring-ring goes my bell - whoohoo! It’s just a hill, I know, but for me it’s the achievement of conquering the hill that makes me feel alive and ready to take on the day ahead.
The others manage to get two, three and maybe four repeats in on the ride, but I have to get to work so I get going. More nice rollers along Catalina and a super
fast descent down Canon to Scott then Harbor. It always seems faster on the way back. Maybe because I’m warmed up. Hubby Brian heads back to the car at Liberty Station and I carry on along the bay front en route to where I work downtown. I love this part too, especially the bike path along Spanish Landing and then passing the Star of India (sans crowds). By the time I get to my building it’s close to 19 miles. I bring in my work clothes and lunch the day before. Showered and coiffed, I’m ready for work by 8:30am. Not a bad way to start the day, despite the early morning start.
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he 2012 club race series kicked off the new season with the first duathlon in late January at South Bay Park. The course consisted of a two mile run, 12 mile bike, two mile run. The trail run was relatively flat and the bike portion had
some small hills. A great course to get the blood flowing! For many of us, it was the first race of the year and the first time training after some well deserved time off. It was hard to roll out of bed that cool crisp morning especially after packing on a few extra pounds over the holiday season. But what a beautiful day we had. There was a great turn out and competition was fierce but friendly (but then again we’re talking about club talent, so how could it not be!). The gun went off at 8am and we hit the dirt trail at a pace that I am not accustomed to running for longer than 30 seconds! Once the elite took off, I settled into my pace and did my first loop. My overall splits were still faster than anything I’ve ever been able to do on race day (No doubt a direct result of being in quick company). Having only ridden my new tri bike twice before, I was still getting used to the gears and how the bike handles compared to my road bike.
To say there is a difference is a gross understatement. I’ve been in this sport for just about two years now and learn something new every time I go out. For the other newbies… word of caution, one of the biggest challenges is standing up to tackle a hill when your aero pads are positioned so much closer to your seat on a tri bike. I barely escaped a pretty good wipeout. As I was coming off the bike, there were already finishers in the corral cheering everyone on. The beauty of this series is that it is perfect
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for the beginner or the seasoned triathlete. All are welcome and not only do the volunteers and crowd cheer you on, so do those that finish before you. If you have never tried a club race you are seriously missing out on one of the main benefits of your membership. If there were swag, there would be no difference between our races and the ones we pay top dollar to participate in. The race directors Ann Kelly and Brian Wrona, along with countless others who make these events happen do an amazing job. The races are timed, with preliminary results and breakfast waiting for you at the finish line. There are even race photos compliments of our own Ty Haeber. If you are new to the sport or to the club and continued on page 24
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Athletes are constantly juggling both their personal lives and their sport lives, requiring increased bandwidth to solve problems and fulfill requirements from both sides. Work, home, family, health, entertainment, and learning pursuits must be juggled with injury, rehabilitation, failure to perform, lack of motivation, difficulty with focus, or inability to access adequate and safe training. Competition creates an additional source of stress that has to be managed as well. People in an athlete’s life are sometimes helpful, and sometimes they hinder problem solving. Coaches, parents, spouses, friends, colleagues, and fellow competitors may often try to help but these well-meaning folks often make common mistakes, which interfere with the development of good solutions: ■ Using the one tool they have and approaching all problems from that solution: “If you have a hammer in your hand, everything begins to look like a nail.” ■ Falling back on tried-and-true solutions that have worked in the past without viewing the present challenge through the eyes of the athlete currently having the problem. ■ Trying to “rush for a solution” (to prove their brilliance, meet their personal ego needs, feeling they are serving the athlete well and quickly, attempt to get the athlete over the hump as quickly as possible and back into action). Getting the Right Help Therefore, it is imperative that athletes find solutions that they need, and utilize the correct resources to do so. They need a toolbox of problem-solving tools, and require an honest and comprehensive awareness of their own make-up, of their strengths, and of their relative weaknesses. Additionally, they must resort to problemsolving strategies and techniques in a timely fashion, especially when in competition, yet not become hung up on whom to ask for support.
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As an athlete, you may require some assistance with the following: 1. Improve your mental toughness and perform better under pressure. 2. Deal with harassment or disrespect from teammates or competitors. 3. Fine-tune your sport performance. 4. Avoid personal worries and keep your mind on the job. Sounds stressful, right? Find solutions, find them fast, get the right people - AND perform better??! That is a lot to focus on. That is where a sport psychology consultant can come into the picture to really provide a lot of great assistance. A good sport psychology consultant helps athletes with the aforementioned requirements and provides support in the following ways: 1. They serve as an alternate to the coach, in case there is a disconnect between coach and athlete. 2. They serve as an alternate to the athlete’s family, in case there is a disconnect between family member(s) and athlete. 3. They help athletes to better understand themselves as athletes. 4. They help athletes with insecurities, emotional control, worries about sport performance, or other difficult and personal experiences. As a sport psychology consultant, I tend to approach problems in a systematic fashion at first, in order to get a better idea of what is at stake. Athletes should use this strategy as well, and go through a sequence of steps in order to find solutions to problems.
Problem Solving for Athletes - Sample Problem Here I will dissect a sample problem by indicating the steps I would follow in order to find a solution. PROBLEM: Athlete unable to perform well in competition. 1. First - Gather Information Athlete Info: Who is the athlete? Experience in the sport (amount of practice vs. competition time). History of nervousness (in athletic and non-athletic situations). General maturity /development level What is athlete already doing to try to improve? Other stressors in life that might be interfering (family, work, school, etc.) Problem Info: Length of time the problem has occurred. Pre-competition routines. Athlete’s perception of the cause of the problem. Previous Experience: History of stress situations and their outcomes. History of relaxed situations where good performance took place. Previous struggles w/performance anxiety. Other People Involved: Is there a coach? What are coach’s expectations or plans? Parents involved? Any pressures? Competitors – problems with any competitors in particular? 2. Second – Attempt Further Troubleshooting Determine: If there is cognitive and somatic anxiety, (use a heart rate monitor, check the food-log, etc.) Is there chronic nervousness? What alleviates nervousness or makes it worse? Are goals realistic? External pressures (parents, coach, desire to impress others, etc...) that can be alleviated or removed? Injuries or other reasons for tentative action and bad focus. 3. Third – Entertain Possible Solutions Strategies to learn: Re-focusing. Visualization. Imagery.. Anxiety Management (develop ‘worry-time’). Breathing, relaxation, self-talk, thought stopping. Cognitive restructuring. Attention control training. continued on page 24
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after the horrific swim to make the best of the situation.
the Tour de France each year, but he eventually became interested in triathlons.
I love taking pictures so I brought a disposable camera with me on the bike portion of the race. I was getting passed left and right so I slowed down to take pictures of the beautiful Hawaiian coast. During the ride, I saw my Ironman hero, Paula Newby Fraser volunteering and handing out Cola at a Pit Stop. I could not resist and wanted a cola even when I do not drink cola, so I can say ‘hi’ to her.
One day, he told me that he was doing an event called a triathlon. I woke up at the crack of dawn and I thought, “why would someone want to swim, bike, and run all in one morning, think it was fun, and pay money to do this?” But, I did what a loyal girlfriend does by getting up way too early, taking pictures of him racing, and cheering him on.
I headed in from the bike to transition to the run, when the officials told me that I just missed the cut-off. Looking back, I always think, “what the heck was I doing and thinking?” Lesson learned: No matter what, keep racing. Don’t give up on yourself. You are always stronger than what your mind tells you. Craig: What are your favorite benefits of membership in the TCSD?
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Wendy: The main benefit of being a member of the club is meeting like-minded athletes and forming lasting friendships with them. Craig: Who has been the most inspirational person in your life? Wendy: When my husband and I were dating, he was an avid cyclist, and ran often. We watched
I started to watch a lot of triathlons on TV with him. Back in the ‘90’s, we were watching a race called the Ironman World Championship that took place on the island of Hawaii. The only reason I was willing to watch this with him was for the Hawaiian scenery, but surprisingly, I started to get into it. I saw this amazing female racer by the name of Paula Newby Fraser. There was something about her that I found intriguing. As she approached the finish line, she ‘bonked‘ big time. I thought that she would certainly be taken to the hospital in an ambulance. The woman collapses and yet she was going to finish the race. She was stubborn, tenacious, driven, and was not willing to give up. I was frightened for her, but at the same time, I was yelling at the TV, “Come on, Paula. Get it together and just finish this thing.” Paula
got up and walked to the finish line. She did not win that race, but it was her determination and drive that left a lasting impression on me. It was at that moment when I fell in love with the sport. She showed me that the sport symbolized mental and physical strength, determination, and the will to finish what one starts no matter what.
ments as an athlete and the strength and determination she symbolizes.
Last year, due to many reason including running my own business, I was not able to race. Another major reason was due to my state of being after being diagnosed with breast cancer. I am happy to say that I am cancer free now, but psychologically, I was not in the state of mind to race. I wanted to hide, but I still wanted to be a part of the club and the tri scene so I was happy to be immersed in the club from behind the scenes.
Craig: What are your future goals in triathlon?
Wendy and sister Mieko. “Ironfamily,” husband Mike,
I have a poster of Paula Newby Fraser in my garage and every time I catch a glimpse of her, I am always reminded of determination and never giving up. Now I hear her telling me to get back into it again. My husband is my hero for introducing triathlons to me and Paula Newby Fraser is my inspirational hero because of her accomplish-
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Craig: What do you do for a living? Wendy: I am a certified Bikram Yoga Instructor and I own Bikram Yoga Rancho Bernardo. I also have a few other side jobs that I do, in addition to owning my business. I am a freelance accountant, model and actress. Wendy: For now, I am working on gaining my confidence back to race again and then one day in the future, I will finish an Ironman race. I like the hot and humid climate so that is what I am looking for in my first Ironman race. I want to hear the voice of Mike Reilly saying to me, “Wendy Harp, you are an Ironman.” Craig: Wendy, thank you so much for sharing your story. It always seems to happen when I do these interviews. I am pretty excited to learn more about the person I feature. And then once the interview is done, I sort of kick myself and think “Wow, that person is so spectacular! I wish I had interviewed them years ago.” You are spectacular! I know everyone will agree. We are blessed to have your leadership in TCSD business. And we are honored to call you our friend! 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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THE TRANSITION BAG, continued the key that opened the padlock. She rushed out the door with the sea of prisoners and headed to the marsh. Carly climbed down the muddy banks into a creek flowing with knee-deep saltwater. She hung the straps of her transition bag over her shoulders and lay in the water. The ebbing tide gently carried her downstream—she thought towards the bay that gave Baytown its name. Soon she was of out of sight of the buildings. The creek grew wider and somewhat deeper as she floated among grasses, herons, and egrets. She drifted and breast-stroked for nearly an hour, thinking about what had happened. She had been an unsuspecting mule, carrying blank passports for a human trafficking operation. She didn’t want to think about the fate of those young Asians. Finally the tidal creek widened and entered a large bay. Carly saw a few small fishing boats not far away, and more boats in the distance where Baytown lay. She swam to a low, rickety dock nearby, climbed up the ladder, and walked to the only building there, an old bait shop on the berm near the dock. “Did you take a spill from a boat, honey?” the woman running the shop asked. “No. Two men are after me. Please call someone in federal law enforcement.” Carly waited for the agents while standing in the sun to let her soggy clothes dry. While waiting, she told the proprietor what
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had happened and what the men looked like. “Red laces and stitching in his boots? That sounds like Billy Montare and his cousin. Billy’s a deputy. This isn’t the first time he’s been up to no good.” Within an hour, both FBI and immigration agents arrived. She related her tale. “We’ll bring them in for questioning,” one of the agents said. They drove Carly back to the warehouse where she retrieved the passports, and to the airline terminal where she picked up her suitcase. By the time an agent dropped her off at her motel, it was well into the evening. She plopped on the bed too exhausted to move. She dragged herself out of bed the next morning and walked a few blocks to Baytown’s shoreline park for the triathlon. Still exhausted from the previous day, she didn’t put full effort into her swim or bicycle ride. Once Carly started the five-kilometer run, she was somewhere in the middle of the pack. The turn-around point was at the end of a levee surrounded by marsh where several volunteers manned an aid station with water and energy drinks. One young man held a leash attached to a sixfoot, inflatable alligator that seemed frighteningly real from a few paces away. The alligator wore a small sign that read, “Hi. My name is Al.” Carly laughed when the volunteer jiggled Al near her
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MEMBER PROFILE, CONT. Best advice: It’s always too early to quit. My equipment: Wetsuit: De Soto Bike: Generic full carbon from China Running Shoes: Adidas Equipment Wish List: Shimano Ultegra DI2. Best advice: My friend Eric Glass told me before my first Ironman, “Sef, there is only one thing you need to know about Ironman. Ready, it's the secret to success. No matter what, you keep moving forward. Enjoy the day, smile, and thank the volunteers.” Favorite Thing(s) About TCSD: Club meetings, club races, and the awesome volunteers.
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THE TRANSITION BAG, continued feet as she stopped a moment to drink a cup of water. After she turned to continue her run back on the levee among a group of about twenty athletes, she froze. Less than a hundred paces away, Billy Montare approached in a sheriff’s department truck, blocking her passage back to Baytown. He stepped out of the truck. “You’re under arrest for the theft and transport of stolen property. I’m taking you in.” “What?” I thought Montare was under arrest. “He’s lying,” she said loudly to the other athletes who had stopped running. “He’s the thief, and I’m the witness. Call the FBI.” She hoped someone carried a cell phone. He started to approach her, his hand resting on the gun in his holster. Carly backed away. “Stop him!” she screamed. The growing knot of athletes and volunteers responded as if a choreographer had orchestrated them. They surrounded Montare and his truck, slowly crowding closer and preventing
him access to Carly. The volunteer holding Al wiggled the inflated beast behind Montare until it touched the deputy’s calf. With a yelp, Montare swiveled and fired his gun at Al, immediately deflating the pool toy. “Hey! You killed Al,” the volunteer said. With that, the crowd started taunting Montare. They pushed in tighter around him and the truck. At that moment, the passenger door opened, and Montare’s skinny cousin shoved his way through the throng, fleeing down the levee. “Get him!” Carly shouted. “He’s the other thief.” The deflated alligator lay drooped at the edge of the levee. She grabbed it by the tail and sprinted down the levee with several other athletes in pursuit of the man. Carly and four other racers quickly closed the distance. “Let me try this first before any of us gets hurt tackling him,” she said in gasps as she ran. She swung the alligator by the tail over her continued on page 24
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THE TRANSITION BAG, continued head as they neared the man. The hard, plastic muzzle and neck of the pool toy gave rigidity and momentum to the twirling, deflated beast. When she was two paces behind the man, she lowered the swing, catching him on the side of the head. Pow! He fell with an “oomph” and lay still while breathing hard. Within moments, a crowd of runners surrounded the man, effectively imprisoning him. A few minutes later she saw other law enforcement vehicles approaching. By that time, over fifty athletes had stopped racing and had formed human nets around Montare and his cousin. By the time federal agents had cuffed and carted away the two men, at least a hundred athletes had clustered at the end of the levee. “Thanks,” Carly shouted to the group. “I guess we should finish this race together as one.” She slowly jogged down the levee with the crowd that wanted to know what had happened. “Let me tell you about my transition bag….”
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FROM THE COUCH: Problem Solving, continued Goal Setting and Planning: Revision of goals Redefine success Pre-competition warm up and meditation Additional Areas of Work: Mental toughness Identification with the Sport Reviewing Motivators Anna Weltman is a sport psychology consultant who works with athletes to develop motivation, confidence, focus, and emotioncontrol using mental training skills such as visualization and hands-on situational training. She can be reached at: anna@psychforsport.com or by logging onto www.psychforsport.com.
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