INSIDE THIS ISSUE
MAY 2016
It’s the Law TCSD Events TCSD Contacts Board Members
TRIATHLON CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
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Member Profile Weekly Workout Calendar New Members Sponsor Spotlight
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TCSD Conversation Coach’s Corner Tri Travels
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TriNews
IT’S THE LAW: By Richard L. Duquette. Esq “Where
CLUB MEETING Special Guest:
JIM VANCE Wednesday May 18th Location: FunctionSmart Physical Therapy 10803 Vista Sorrento Pkwy
DUATHLON Saturday, May 14 Location: Great Western Loop
POTLUCK Monday, May 16 Location: La Jolla Shores
AQUATHLON Thursday, May 26, Location: La Jolla Shores Check the Club’s website, Facebook page and/or Yahoo group forum for the most up to date activity details.
should I ride?” is a question I am frequently asked. Legally, bicyclists have all the rights and duties of a motorist when riding on roadways (Vehicle Code §21200(a)); however, there are specific laws as to where on the roadway a bicyclist should ride.
Marked Bike Lanes
DO I CONTROL THE TRAFFIC LANE?
Obviously, if there is a marked bicycle lane, a bicyclist is arguably required to ride within the bicycle lane and in the same direction as traffic. Vehicle Code §21208(a) only allows a bicyclist to move outside the bike lane under four conditions: n When overtaking and passing another bicycle, vehicle or pedestrian within the lane or about to enter the lane if you cannot safely pass within the bike lane; n When preparing to make a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; n When reasonably necessary to avoid debris or other hazardous conditions; n When approaching a place where a right turn is authorized (for example, a right turn only lane and you are proceeding straight). If you must leave the bicycle lane under any of
these circumstances, that maneuver must be made with reasonable safety only after giving an appropriate signal if any vehicle may be affected by your movement. If no vehicle is affected by your movement, it can be argued no turn signal is required. (See my article entitled “When is a Turning Movement Illegal” for a brief summary of the law relating to Vehicle Code §22107.)
No Bike Lane
Where there is no marked bike lane, it is most important for motorists and bicyclists to share the road. A bicyclist is required by Vehicle Code §21200(a) to “ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway” except under the same four conditions listed above. continued on page 16
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MAY TCSD MEETINGS, CLINICS, RACES & RIDES*
CONTACTS Triathlon Club of San Diego P.O. Box 2580 Carlsbad, CA 92018 www.triclubsandiego.org Send correspondence to the address above or contact President, Mike Plumb. 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
TRI 101
INTRO TO TCSD AND FRIENDS
CLUB SOCIAL
Tuesday May 24th 6:00pm
Tuesday, May 10th 6:00pm
Tuesday, May 17th 6:30pm
Please bring your own chair if possible! (BYOC)
Come find out what makes our Club awesome, and hear about the latest and greatest and 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 your new best friends/training partners. If you are new to the sport, or just new to the Club, this meeting is for you! NON-MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! (bring a friend!), no RSVP necessary.)
The Velodrome-Endurance Night! Bleacher style seating, pcnic style eating, bring what you like to eat and drink. Alcohol is permitted inside the gated track area. We’ll be sitting on the far right side of the track. When you enter the gated area, walk all the way down past the start line of the track to the end of the bleachers. The Velodrome is a track for bikes. The riders use bikes that have one gear and no breaks. So they are cycling solely on their own leg power! Talk about some true athletes! Visit their website to find out more about the Velodrome. www.sdvelodrome.com This has been one of our most popular social events in the past, so come join in on the fun. If you have never been to the Velodrome, you are missing out. It is truly a fun evening
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? HOW DO I GET STARTED? Get the answers to these questions and more at the monthly TCSD Tri 101! 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 ARE WELCOME! Bring that friend or relative!
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Newsletter Articles and Ideas Please send to Dean Sprague at dsprague@triclubsandiego.org and/or Alexis Barnes at asdbarnes@yahoo.com Contributing Writers: Alexis Barnes, Richard Duquette, and Craig Zelent
Location: Pulse Endurance Sports CHULA VISTA LOCATONI 1020 Tierra del Rey Chula Vista, CA 91910
Location: Revolution Bike Shop 235 S Hwy. 101 Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 222-BIKE map: http://tiny.cc/ni18ay Contact/Questions: Beginner coaches at coaches@triclubsandiego.org
Location: Velodrome in Morely Field-Balboa Park 2516 Pershing Dr. San Diego, CA 92104 map: http://tiny.cc/27h4ay Contact: Sharon Hsia, earthanjlz@gmail.com
*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 KARL VON SCHNUG Nickname: Sharpshooter. Member since: 2013
President
Mike Plumb
president@triclubsandiego.org
Vice President
Paula Munoz
vicepresident@triclubsandiego.org
Treasurer
Al Allison
Secretary
Paula Munoz
secretary@triclubsandiego.org
Program and Events Officer
Jay Lewis
eventsdirector@triclubsandiego.org
Marketing Office
Tassia Bezdeka
marketing@triclubsandiego.org
TCSD Board of Directors TCSD Board Advisor
bod@triclubsandiego.org Stephen Banister
advisor@triclubsandiego.org
TCSD VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS Apparel: Zoca Gear
Hank Montrose
hamontrose@gmail.com
Beginner Coaches
James Ismailoglu
james@triclubsandiego.org
Age Group: M 50-54
Dean Rosenberg
coaches@triclubsandiego.org
Steve Tally
coaches@triclubsandiego.org
(908) 247-1145
Status: Married
Bike Case Rentals
Bob Rosen
brosen@triclubsandiego.org
Occupation: Concrete Mixer Driver.
Club Historian
Ian Kelly
ikelly@triclubsandiego.org
Creative Team
Arch & Christy Fuston fuston@triclubsandiego.org
Expo Director
Larry Tran
Ironman Coaches
Craig Zelent
tricraigz@yahoo.com
Membership Director
James Ismailoglu
james@triclubsandiego.org
Newsletter Editor
Alexis Barnes
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(718) 216-8555
Newsletter Publisher
Dean Sprague
dsprague@triclubsandiego.org
(858) 270-1605
Race Director, Aquathlon
Kai Nakamura
Race Director, Duathlon
Jay Weber
Favorite local restaurant: Casa De Pico. La Mesa, Grossmont Center). When not training, I enjoy: Sport shooting, movies, metalwork, woodworking. Before I became a triathlete, I was: Really really overweight. Close to 400 lbs sedentary. Who or what inspired you to start triathlons? I was diagnosed with type II diabetes. Triathlon seemed like a good fit since I can swim, bike and run. Training for the next race has kept the diabetes at bay. I’ve done over 30 triathlons and other races since that first one. My first triathlon: 2013 Seal Sprint. Pre and/or Post event ritual: Pre: Eat pizza the night before and lay everything out before bed. Favorite Race/Tri event: Oceanside 70.3 and Super Seal. Favorite segment (swim, bike or run): Bike. It’s my strong suit. I commute on my bike. It forces me to train.
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Race Director, Run and Triathlon Jim Johnson
(760) 214-0055
jameslj01@gmail.com
Social Director
Elizabeth Kenny
Sponsorship Director
Kat Gunsur
katg@triclubsandiego.org
Swim Director
Chris Costales
tcsdswim@gmail.com
Swim Director, Open Water
Trevor King
trevor@EnergyLabTraining.com
TCSD Cares
Steve Tally
stally@triclubsandiego.org
(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
Carol Gasaway
tcsdkids@triclubsandiego.org
Web Administrators
John Hill
jhill@triclubsandiego.org
Richard Reilly
rereillyii@gmail.com
Roger Leszczynski
RUN
BIKE
SWIM
TCSD OFFICIAL WEEKLY WORKOUT SPRING CALENDAR
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF OFFICIAL CLUB WORKOUTS, REVIEW THE WORKOUT SCHEDULE ON THE CLUB’S WEBSITE. Monday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim, advanced/expert swimmers
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Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
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Location: Tamarack Beach.
5:00 PM
Ocean Swim in La Jolla
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Location: La Jolla Shores.
6:30 PM
LJHS Swim Workout (Coggan Family Aquatic Complex)
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Location: 800 Nautilus St., La Jolla.
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Location: Pannikin - 7467 Girard Ave., La Jolla.
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.
Wednesday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim, advanced/expert swimmers
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Location: La Jolla Cove.
Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
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Location: Tamarack Beach.
6:00 AM Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
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Location: Tamarack Beach.
6:00 PM
Most embarrassing or disastrous moment: I once clipped my bike shoes on my pedals, affixed the rubber bands to the rear skewer and front derailleur. Thought I was done. Then at the last minute, another competitor said ”Hey your shoes are on the wrong pedals” Oops! My equipment: Wetsuit: Xterra Bike: Scattante Running Shoe: Hoka Equipment wish list: Di2 P5. Bike. Giro Air Attack helmet. Better wetsuit.
Tuesday 6:00 AM Pannikin Bike Ride
This year’s athletic goal: Ironman Arizona. Finishing it!
Can’t race without: Sunglasses.
Location: La Jolla Cove.
6:00 PM
PR/Best race: Well I’m slow at all of them, but my best Sprint time is 1:23. My best 70.3 time 7:40.
Best advice: Trust your abilities and training. Have fun and smile. Be a good sport. Favorite Thing(s) About TCSD: The comradeship. Always always a positive energy environment. Love the club and all the people in it.
Thursday 6:15 AM Pannikin Bike Ride
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Location: Pannikin - 7467 Girard Ave., La Jolla.
6:30 AM Bike Workout in Point Loma, Group ride 7:00 PM
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Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station.
LJHS Swim Workout (Coggan Family Aquatic Complex)
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Location: 800 Nautilus St., La Jolla.
Friday 6:30 AM First light ocean Swim 5:30 PM
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Ocean Swim in La Jolla
Location: La Jolla Cove.
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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.
SHOW OFF YOUR TCSD
Spirit!
What is Spirit?
Any TCSD branded item shown in a unique location, setting or way. Send your “TCSD Spirit” image(s) to dsprague@triclubsandiego.org to be considered for the club’s website and/or newsletter. OR post on TCSD Facbook page
* Refer to the Club’s website/calendar for additional workouts and latest information.
WELCOME NEW TCSD MEMBERS Ben Allan Julianne Asbury Natalie Christian Dave Edquilang Charlotte Ehrlund-Potter Kevin Elmore Greta Fehlan Terry Hagio Cindy Hailey Carter Hearst Noelle Jewell continued on page 15
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TCSD SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: APX SPORTS DRINK APX Sport Drink had and amazing time at the Sea Otter Classic! We released our 26 serving bag of Chocolate Recovery, which sold out by Saturday! Here is a link to our website, www.APXSportsDrink.com, and the recovery drink (big bags will we up shortly) http://tiny.cc/ni18ay. Be on the look out for a Vanilla Recovery any day! Lots of our athletes raced with solid results in almost all disciplines from X-Country and Downhill MTB racing to road races. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts as well! Use hashtags #APXSportDrink, #APXathlete, and #reachfortheAPX. Join the crew at Adams Ave Bike Shop (2602 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116) for the Monday Night Smack Down ride at 7pm! Be sure to bring lights (see picture.) If TCSD members need to order please use code TCSD on our website www.apxsportdrink.com for a 20% discount. To keep up with all things APX from events, products, and athletes please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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e are always looking for race reports. Share your latest experience, your first or 500th event. No two races are the same. Stories need not be just about triathlons, they can include running, cycling and/or whatever you think other club members december find interesting. Without content this newsletter will end up being just ads and that is no fun. Submissions date is the 18th of each month for the following months publication and should include photos whenever possible. Any questions on the submission process, please contact the publisher or editor for complete details. See page four for contact info.
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TCSD CONVERSATION WITH: By Craig Zelent
Erin Hunter
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I recently had the pleasure of talking triathlon with Erin Hunter, who has worn many hats for the Tri Club over the years, from Potluck Coordinator to Head Swim Coach. Please join me in getting to know one of our best volunteers. You will see that she is also a pretty accomplished athlete.
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Craig: What was your sports background prior to triathlon? Erin: I grew up in Placerville, California, which is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada’s near South Lake Tahoe. I grew up trying pretty much every sport there was to offer in my home town (soccer, softball, volleyball, swimming, basketball, track & field, cross-country); it took me a long time to decide which sport I wanted to put all my efforts into. After a lot of heartache and indecision, I finally decided during my senior year of high school that swimming was the sport for me. I walked onto the UC Santa Cruz women’s swim team in college and had the time of my life! I worked really hard and managed to qualify for NCAA’s three of the four years; I received seven All Americans in total at On course, Superfrog relay , run portion. NCAA’s. My best race was the 200 breaststroke my junior year. I managed to place third overall! Swimming has really taught me how to could (1) get out of volunteering both days (I work hard and how dedication and persistence know, terrible of me) and (2) get to take it easy pays off; it also has given me some great stories at our Saturday swim workout before the race and memories I will cherish for the rest of my was to actually participate in the triathlon. Seemed like a sweet deal to me! So the summer life. between my freshman and sophomore year I How did you get started with triathlon bought a road bike and raced! I did that race Erin: In college we had to fundraise money for every year until I graduated; to this day it is still the swim team, and one of the main volunteer my favorite race. One of these years I will make events we did was work the Santa Cruz Triathlon it back to do it again! continued on page 8 (Olympic distance) every year. The only way you
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CONVERSATION, continued SPONSORS OF TCSD
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COACHING & FITNESS
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In 2015 you raced your first Ironman at Coeur d’Alene and finished one place away from qualifying for Kona. Congratulations for such a great Ironman debut! What was this experience like?
some of the heat. I woke up and asked my brother, Erik, if he would rather spend the day with me at the movies, and he just looked at me, rolled his eyes and told me, to suck it up. Thanks Erik! Not surprising to Erin: My first Ironman race anyone the swim went was actually supposed to be phenomenal. I was Challenge Roth in Germany, first female overall but a few months before the included the pros out race I realized that race of the water. Hopped wasn’t going to happen for on the bike and really me. Ironman Coeur d’Alene enjoyed the first (IMCDA) was scheduled around loop of the bike; by the same time of year so I the time I was about decided since I had already put a third of the way so much time into training through the second already that I would switch it loop, it started to up and make it work. I am forgetting REALLY hot. tunate to have a lot of friends It felt like a blow in San Diego that also train for dryer out there; the triathlons so I was able to do a paramedics said lot of my longer training workthat the heat perouts with great people who meating off the have a ton of experience and road was over 130 they really helped push me degrees! I finished through the harder/longer trainthe bike still in ing days. first place but then I started to I honestly wasn’t convinced Finishing IMCDA. the run… and knew it was going to that IMCDA was going to happen; be tough. Immediately I decided all I needed to the weather was forecasted to be 107 degrees do was run to each aid station, and then walk Fahrenheit (holy hotness)!! Everyone was talkthe aid station shoving ice down my top and ing about how they were going to cancel the dumping water on my head. That worked wel, race or make it a half (which would have been but I really started cramping bad halfway disappointing). They decided to start the race through the run and had to walk a bunch. I at 0530 in the morning to try to and help beat knew I was going to finish but thought there
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Rates per week: Single case $25 Double case $40 Wheel case $25
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might be some crawling involved. Even though I felt like I was in bad shape I was WAY better off than the majority of the people left on the course. I would say 99% of the people were walking by the time I got into my second loop. I was in position to qualify for Kona until two miles from the end when I got passed by two girls in my age group. I tried to stay with them; my heart wanted it, but my legs couldn’t run without cramping. Honestly, even though it would have been cool to qualify for Kona my two goals for the race were (1) to have fun and enjoy every moment no matter how trying the day may be and (2) to finish. I can say with a smile on my face that I achieved that. That feeling of running through the finish line and having Mike Reilly tell you that you are an IRONMAN and knowing all the hard work you put in is a feeling I can’t even describe with words, but it is a feeling that makes you realize that it was all worth it.
What suggestions do you have for those preparing for their first Ironman? Erin: To enjoy the process; to live the minute, or the mile you are in. Don’t spend too much time thinking ahead or about the end of your workout or your race. The reality of training for an Ironman is that 99% of the work is in the preparation, so if you don’t enjoy your training days then you won’t have a successful race. What really got me through the longer training workouts was being creative with my workouts; don’t always do the same bike ride or the same run route. Make a weekend vacation out of it and do a destination ride or run!
What athletic accomplishment are you most proud of? Erin: In general I
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am most proud of Went to watch 2012 olympic trials and sw my collegiate the am in masters meet swimming career. From left to rig in the same pool afterwards.ht: Jasmine I am pretty sure Kendra Klint, Erin Hunte Stiles, Emily Parker, r. everyone on the team thought I was crazy. You kind of have to be if you swim competitively. I would always be pushing the limit, getting up extra early to run up to campus, or do the extra/optional swim workouts. I believed I could be great so I was going to do continued on page 10
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CONVERSATION, continued everything I could to achieve that. and that day will always be my proudest I squeaked into NCAA’s my sophomore year, so I wasn’t expect- You have done a lot for the TCSD over the years – Pot Luck ing to make finals. On the second day of the swim meet, I com- Coordinator and Head Swim Coach for three years, among peted in the 400 IM and had a great race! I was in the second to many other things. What have been the benefits for last heat so depending on the you of getting so involved? ls at a TCSD La Jolla last heat there was a chance I Erin with Rachel Gordon Wil Erin: There are tons of benefits that come from volunShores aquathlon. could qualify for finals. teering for TCSD; you get to interact with professional I remember standing on the athletes, you are provided opportunities to volunteer pool deck next to my swim for really fun things that you normally wouldn’t, lots of coach. I don’t think breathed yummy food, and you are surrounded by a wealth of the entire four minutes. When knowledge of the sport so you learn a lot. I would say the results popped up I saw I the number one benefit is all the great people you had snagged the eighth spot meet. I have met some of my best friends through the and made finals! I think I club and I am very thankful for that! jumped 10 feet in the air, You obviously know a lot about swimming. What screamed, did a little dance, I are some of your most common swim tips for may have even kissed my coach triathletes? (I can’t remember but seems like something I would do). Even Erin: Rotation! A lot of triathletes (especially new to though I had more successful swimming) spend a lot of time on their bellies. While races after that day, that race swimming, you should constantly be rotating side to
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side, using your core and hips to do. So I spend a lot of time when I coach technique working on rotation and core strength.
What gives you the most joy as a swim coach? Erin: By being a swim coach for the Club it has renewed and reinvigorated my passion for swimming. I have been involved in swimming for such a long time I had forgotten what it took to get to the level I am at. I had taken for granted how easy swimming is for me. I have coached hundreds of people throughout the years; many of them came to TCSD not being able to swim a full length of the pool or being terrified of putting their faces in the water. Working with people like that and helping them overcome their fear and finally being comfortable enough to compete in a triathlon (or any race) is a great feeling. The excitement is palpable when they come back to tell you that they finished the race and actually enjoyed the swim (shocker!)! That is one of best feelings in the world! In a way I think I get more out of volunteering for the TCSD swim program than the people I coach. I always leave the swim workouts with a smile on my face and feeling grateful.
What are your favorite benefits of TCSD membership? Erin: All the club races, especially the aquathlons. It is so fun to have a small local race mid-week, on the beach, with pizza, and a guaranteed beautiful sunset.
You have probably done some amazing things over the years with sports. Do you have any particularly epic memories that stand out
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Above: The end of the bay swim from Santa Cru z to Monterey, 2007. Left: Jumping into La ke Tahoe to start my leg of the swim relay across the lake.
the hardest thing I have ever done on my bike, but I got to ride through some of the most gorgeous parts of California! I would have to say the most insane thing that I did (multiple times) was in college. Every year we had two teams swim from Santa Cruz Harbor to Monterey Harbor (six people, 20 to 30 minute legs, rotate through until you’re done), without wetsuits. That swim is about 26 miles if you swim in a straight line and the water temperature varies between 52 and 58 degrees (brrrrrrrr). With the threat of great whites being high we were always so happy to survive and not freeze to death. There have been a few years where there were smacks
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CONVERSATION, continued SPONSORS OF TCSD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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of jellyfish that we tried to swim through (ouch!). We have seen sea lions mating, whales breeching! The year after I graduated they had a 19 foot great white shark circle the group (everyone got out safely) so ever since then they haven’t done the relay across the bay.
Craig: Who have been some of the most influential people in your life?
Also, my swim coaches throughout the years. Coach Kenworthy for throwing me back in the pool when I had a hissy fit and kicked him in the shin; Terry Jones for seeing my potential in high school and all my UCSC college swim coaches—Kim Musch, Joel Wilson, Larry Baeder, and James Cisneros—who pushed me harder and farther than
Erin: My family has hands down been the most influential group in my life. My mom and dad have always been my number one fans and support system, even if I made decisions in my life (like quitting soccer, sorry dad!) they did not Th e family! From left to Rrght: John Hunter (d completely agree Erin Hunter, ad), Erik Hunter, Stu (Josephine Hunter (m art Hunter, om.) with. They always trusted my decisions and were (and still are) always I thought I could ever go. there to cheer or give a supportive hand. I am so fortunate to have parents that I can rely on What are your future goals with triathlon? even as a grown-up. I also have to give a huge (This could be far reaching. You might want shout out to my brothers; I really don’t know to work in the industry, hold an office with what I would have done without them growing the club, continue with swim coaching, or up and even now. They are always there give me achieve some goal as an athlete.) a kick in the butt when I need one (literally and Erin: I am always looking to try something new; figuratively). there are so many deviations of the sport out continued on page 16
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COACH’S CORNER: Getting Ready To Run Against The Elements Running a marathon or half marathon in the rain, heat or cold is not an exciting thought. However, as you can not control the weather, the best strategy is to be prepared. This is a brief list of some of the innovative strategies and types that can implement the day of the race to face challengers weather elements: RAIN If it’s raining, have a large garbage bag, make a hole for the head and use it while waiting for the starting gun. If you have friends or family to support you, you could give them a dry shirt or socks that canbe changed at the 18 mile mark to feel fresh and get rid of the feeling of being soaked and being held back. If it’s raining and cold, use Vaseline on exposed parts of your body to help you stay warm. Because Vaseline is waterproof, which will help keep the heat in hands and legs. Just be careful not to use Vaseline on the face and neck, and that Vaseline does not allow the body to sweat efficiently. What you want is for that excess heat (and yes, there will be excess heat when you run even if it’s cold) to properly dissipate. COLD If it’s cold, bring along that old sweatshirt/gloves/torn sweat pants that your partner has been telling you to trash. If you do not have any clothing that is ready to discard, go to a thrift or second hand shop and buy a sweatshirt or warm clothes that you can use for the first two to three miles. You can wear these clothes while you’re waiting
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for the starting gun in the yard and you can’t move much to keep warm. Once you’ve have completed the first two to three miles, your body will begin to generate heat and you can pull off the extra clothes. Most marathons donate discarded clothes to charities. Similarly, layers of clothing are the key while you are running. Remember that you will heat as you go in the race so having layers that can be removed easily will help keep you cool. HEAT Heat is one of the most difficult elements as running a marathon is concerned, so it is important to prepare as best as possible. It requires additional fluids and electrolytes in the days leading up to the race. If you can, make a “Slushy” (freeze Gatorade or similiar the night before the race) and take it with you race morning. Recent research has shown that taking something cold, like a slushy, 10 minutes before the race helped maintain low body temperatures and allowed runners to compete 20 percent more than if you only take a cool drink. Besides that, adjust your pace the first mile or so to make sure you have enough energy to finish strong. You see how temperature affects the pace with Calculator Runners Connect. http://tiny.cc/s7maby. Running a marathon is difficult under any circumstances. By being prepared, you can prevent the factors that affect your race.
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Erin, thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I have been wanting to interview you for a long time. It was well worth the wait. Good luck with your future goals. The women in your age group don’t have a chance! 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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IT’S THE LAW, continued Therefore, when there is not a marked bike lane and you are riding with others, you should consider riding single file especially when you are aware of approaching vehicles, rather than next to another bicyclist, since the bicyclist on the left would not be as close to the right as practicable and potentially obstructing the lane for motor vehicles. This suggestion depends on the many factors like road width and traffic conditions. Be forewarned, if you’re hit by a car while riding in the middle of the lane, the insurance adjuster will argue the bicyclist was at fault. Their argument is that a reasonable person would not ride in the middle of the lane because a bicycle is inconspicuous since motorists’ interests, expectations and experiences vary. Also, mixing an overtaking faster car with a slower bicycle (with limited speed capability) is inherently dangerous. Thus, the bicyclist case value should be reduced by the percentage of responsibility. However, when you are riding on a one-way street or roadway, you may ride as close to the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway (Vehicle Code §21202(b)). It should go without saying, you must always ride the same direction of traffic; however, once in a while, I see a bicyclist riding against traffic which is extremely
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dangerous particularly since motorists are not expecting this and increases the chance of a collision. Since a bicyclist is subject to the same local laws as a motorist, a bicycle – just like a motor vehicle – should not be ridden on a sidewalk. Some counties have enacted ordinances against this. Again, motorists do not expect to see you on the sidewalk. Further, you may be cited with a traffic violation for riding on the sidewalk. Consequently, the keys to safe bicycling include being predictable, visible, and communicating your intentions to motorists. The use of bright clothes and LED lights will increase the probability a motorist will see you. Ride like you are invisible. Obeying the rules of the roadway helps ensure the safety of bicyclists, builds positive bicycle – motorist community relations, and protects your legal rights in a collision. Richard Duquette is a local Carlsbad, California Personal Injury who, since 1983, has mixed law with his love of bicycling and surfing from Baja to Bali. He can be reached via e-mail at rlduquette@911law.com. His website with additional articles and information is www.911law.com.
TRI TRAVELS: A Hotel Worth Tri-ing Out Race season is upon us and, let’s face it, even though we are lucky enough to live in San Diego, sometimes we need to vary our training location. The challenging part can be finding a place with good roads for riding, places to swim and decent running trails. Oh, and it would be nice if it all came with a view of some sort and lodging options that, per night, won’t exceed most race entry fees. The Monkey Tree Hotel in Palm Springs is a new, somewhat local option that opened this February. The owners, Kathy and Gary Friedle, are East Coast transplants and athletes themselves who understand the unique demands of traveling while train-
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ing. Their hotel, with 16 mid-century rooms, one even outfitted with leopard wallpaper, sits at the bottom of the San Jacinto Mountains and boasts amenities that are sure to attract an active crowd. The hotel is surrounded by miles of flat roads for riding and running, and there’s an outdoor, heated pool dedicated to swimming (using the Swim Tether). The hotel also offers the area's only Scandinavian spa with a hot tub, dry sauna and cold plunge for post-training recovery and relaxation. A healthy breakfast is also included in the room price and can be tailored for either pre- or post-training dietary needs. You can learn more about the hotel by visiting their web site at www.themonkeytreehotel.com/.
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