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TRIATHLON CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS CLUB MEETING TBD
AQUATHLON Dates: Thursday, Sept. 11th Wednesday, Oct. 8th La Jolla Shores
TRIAHLON Dates: Thursday, Sept. 25th Saturday, Oct. 11th Fiesta Island
Check the club’s website or yahoo group forum for the latest information.
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he triathlon was advertised to have something for everyone. Held at a small lake fringed with vacation cabins, it offered different distances, including one, two, and three loops of the swim, bike, and run. Or you could mix and match distances, or keep going and add up your total distance at the four-hour cutoff time. An afternoon barbecue and concert would top-off Sunday’s activities. Enticed by the variety of race options and post-race events at the picturesque lake, a few friends and I decided it was worth the six-hour drive to participate. We arrived on Saturday to register and scout the course through woods and fields around the lake. The bike route on the perimeter road passed several intersections along the eight-mile circuit. The running path also crossed a few intersections. The race website had assured us that police would keep the course safe for the competitors. I wasn’t out there to win but to do well and enjoy a safe race at a beautiful locale. By late Saturday afternoon, rumors sifted through the three hundred participants that the race director would alter the course or impose
other contingencies that seemed to change with the telling. When the race director did not appear for the course talk at seven in the evening, a new round of rumors flew through the group. An assistant director said the race would start at eight AM but offered no information to allay the rumors that something was going on. We arrived with our gear at six AM on Sunday and parked our bikes in the transition area. A sound system had been set up and tested, but no one broadcasted anything about the race start. By seven o’clock, there was still no news. Rumors ran wildly among the competitors. No one had seen the race director or his assistant. The buoys had not been set in the lake, and a pickup truck with traffic cones remained parked nearby. I wasn’t the only one with a sinking feeling. Would our triathlon take place? Just before seven-thirty, a car sped into the parking lot, the race director got out, and he rushed to the microphone. “Sorry I’m late. Since continued on page 20
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AUGUST TCSD MEETINGS, CLINICS, RACES & RIDES* SEA BEAST SWIM SERIES
Sunday August 24th, 7am Swim #3, and final of the series. This is for that crazy swimmer in you who complains that the IM swim is not long enough. Event will have kayak and paddle board volunteers who will be guides during the event. A recommended $20 donation will be collected the morning of the event. 100% will benefit two TCSD members who are currently battling cancer.
INTRO TO TCSD AND FRIENDS
REAL BEGINNERS’ BIKE RIDE
TRI 101
Monday August 4th, 6pm
Sunday August 3rd, 8:30am
Tuesday August 19th, 6pm
Come find out what makes our Club awesome! Please join us for the latest and greatest on all things TCSD. This is a great opportunity to hear about all the Club has to offer, learn the basics about the sport of triathlon, and gain training partners. If you are new to the sport, or just new to the Club, this meeting is for you! Non-members are welcome. No RSVP necessary. Bring/Invite a friend! Free food and drinks will be provided.
The TCSD Real Beginners’ Bike Ride takes on the 56 bike path and is a club ride where nobody gets left behind. If you can ride comfortably for at least 60 minutes without stopping (total ride time 90-minutes) then this ride is for you. Be ready for a few moderate climbs on the first half of the ride; beginners need hills too! Total distance for the ride is 18 miles. Hybrids and Mt. Bikes will go half the distance. James will be your leader and is promising a fun-filled morning. Non-members are ALWAYS welcome. Helmets are MANDATORY.
This monthly talk is specifically designed to get you started in the sport of triathlon, and our goal is to de-mystify triathlon and remove the ‘intimidation factor.’ All questions fair game and NON-MEMBERS WELCOME! Bring that friend or relative.
Option: 5K run after the ride. Bring your run gear if you plan to join.
Route: La Jolla Cove to Crystal Pier (a point to point swim.) Distance: 5 miles Location: Schedule: 6:30am-7am Registration/head count/instructions 7am Toes in the water Start Location: La Jolla Cove map: http://tiny.cc/pce8fx Full Details: Refer to Facebook event page, http://tiny.cc/6kwijx
Endurance House-Oceanside 401 N. Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 978-6422 map: http://tiny.cc/6mq29w Contact: Paula Munoz, pmariemunoz@gmail.com or Jay Lewis, jay.lewis@mac.com
HOW DO I GET STARTED? Get the answers to these questions and more at TCSD’s Tri 101! And have great pizza also. How fit do I have to be? How long do I have to train? What equipment do I need? What do I wear? Do I need a wetsuit? What kind of bike do I need? Can I do one on my mountain bike? How do I get started with my swim training? What are good first time races? How can the club help me?
Schedule of Events: 8:30am Bike Q&A 9:00am Wheels Roll NEW Meet up Location: PARK & RIDE Location 12791 Sorrento Valley Road Del Mar, CA 92121 map: http://tiny.cc/f0j8cx
Location: Road Runner Sports 5553 Copley Drive San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 974-4455 map: http://tinyurl.com/4kdk28t
Contact: Please contact James Ismailoglu at james@triclubsandiego.org with any questions/comments.
Contact: Questions or comments can be sent to your beginner coaches at coaches@triclubsandiego.org.
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
CONTACTS Triathlon Club of San Diego P.O. Box 504366 San Diego, CA 92150-4366 www.triclubsandiego.org Send correspondence to the address above or contact President, Stephen Banister. Membership & Renewal $75/year, $60 active military (w/active ID). Additional years available at discount. TCSD membership (online) at http://tiny.cc/v3xypw TCSD e-lists Subscribe to the TCSD e-mailing list by sending a blank email with your name in the body to: TCSD-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
NEWSLETTER STAFF AND INFORMATION Publisher & Design/Production Sprague Design, Dean Sprague dsprague@triclubsandiego.org (858) 270-1605 Editor Alexis Barnes asdbarnes@yahoo.com (718) 216-8555 Newsletter Articles and Ideas Please send to Dean Sprague at dsprague@triclubsandiego.org and/or Alexis Barnes at asdbarnes@yahoo.com Contributing Writers: Alexis Barnes, Barbara Javor, and
Craig Zelent
President
Stephen Banister
sbanister@triclubsandiego.org
Vice President
Debbie Wittich
deborah.wittich@gmail.com
Treasurer
Mike Plumb
mplumb@triclubsandiego.org
Secretary
Brian Maiorano
b.maiorano@yahoo.com
Independent Directors
John Hill Brian Long
jhill@triclubsandiego.org blong@triclubsandiego.org
TCSD Board of Directors
bod@triclubsandiego.org
TCSD VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS Apparel: Zoca Gear
Hank Montrose
hamontrose@gmail.com
Aquathlon Director
Jay Lewis
jay.lewis@mac.com
Beginner Coaches
James Ismailoglu
james@triclubsandiego.org
Dean Rosenberg
coaches@triclubsandiego.org
Steve Tally
coaches@triclubsandiego.org
Bike Case Rentals
Bob Rosen
brosen@triclubsandiego.org
Club Historian
Ian Kelly
ikelly@triclubsandiego.org
Creative Team
Arch & Christy Fuston fuston@triclubsandiego.org
Expo Director
Deborah Jones
deborah.jonesSD@gmail.com
Ironman Coaches
Craig Zelent
tricraigz@yahoo.com
Membership Director
James Ismailoglu
james@triclubsandiego.org
Newsletter Editor
Alexis Barnes
asdbarnes@yahoo.com
(718) 216-8555
Newsletter Publisher
Dean Sprague
dsprague@triclubsandiego.org
(858) 270-1605
Race Director
Jim Johnson
jameslj01@gmail.com
Social Directors
Bryan Diaz
bdiaz@triclubsandiego.org
Amanda Scott
ascott@triclubsandiego.org
Social Media Manager
Kat Gunsur
kgunsur@ccfa.org
Sponsorship Director
Cory Gasaway
corygasaway@gmail.com
Swim Director
Chris Costales
tcsdswim@gmail.com
Swim Director, Open Water
Trevor King
trevor@EnergyLabTraining.com
TCSD Cares
Steve Tally
stally@triclubsandiego.org
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(760) 214-0055
(858) 717-1114
Track Coach, UTC (Spring/Summer) Bill Gleason
gleasoncoaching@gmail.com
Track Coach, North County
Mike Plumb
mplumb@triclubsandiego.org
Volunteer Director
Dawn Copenhaver
dcopenhaver@triclubsandiego.com (619) 867-2784
Youth Team Coach
Judi Carbary
jcarbary@triclubsandiego.org
Web Administrators
John Hill
jhill@triclubsandiego.org
Richard Reilly
rereillyii@gmail.com
Roger Leszczynski
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TCSD OFFICIAL WEEKLY WORKOUT 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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Location: La Jolla Cove.
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.
7:30 PM
JCC Swim Workout
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Location: Jewish Community Center (JCC) in University City
6:00 AM Pannikin Bike Ride
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Location: Pannikin - 7467 Girard Ave., La Jolla.
6:00 PM
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Fee based.
Tuesday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim
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Location: Carlsbad.
6:30 AM Bike Workout in Point Loma, Group ride 6:00 PM
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Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station.
Track Workout in Carlsbad/North County, Coached session Monroe St. and Chestnut Ave.
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Location: Carlsbad High School,
Wednesday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim, advanced/expert swimmers
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Location: La Jolla Cove.
Location: Tamarack Beach.
6:00 PM
Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
6:00 PM
Bike Workout in Central San Diego, Coached session
7:30 PM
JCC Swim Workout
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Location: varies, typically Fiesta Island.
Location: Jewish Community Center (JCC) in University City
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Fee based.
Thursday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim
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Location: Carlsbad.
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
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Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station.
Friday 6:30 AM First light ocean Swim 12:00 PM Swim workout 5:30 PM
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Location: La Jolla Cove.
Location: Ventura Cove.
Ocean Swim in La Jolla
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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.
Sunday 2:30 PM
Youth Triathlon Workout • Location: various • Contact coaches for details, Judy Carbary, jcarbary@triclubsandiego.org.
WELCOME NEW TCSD MEMBERS Alex Aguiar Scott Anderson Brent Ashurst Mark David Baddas Ana Barbosa John Becker Kenneth Bell Cherrie Bittner Jerrilyn Brown Joseph Brown Sandra Burgess Sabrina Buselt Mark Cannis Sarah Chavez Josh Coombs Jerome Danan Ravikumar Dandu Sheila DeBardi Elizabeth Favret Dominic Ghianni Jeff Gordon John Grippo Colin Grubensky Allen Heberling Jordan Hershberger Karla Horrobin Michael Hoslar Nicholas Isabella Jeffrey Johnson Christopher Kelly Clay Laidig Stephanie Lapera David Levey Christopher Lewis Megan Lohr Lorelay Mendoza Joshua Miller Chapin Miller-Maes Nikki Montgomery Natalie Nemeth Sarah Norman Maggie Osburn Jennifer Pace continued on page 22
* Refer to the Club’s website/calendar for additional workouts and latest information.
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SPONSORS OF TCSD MULTISPORT
It’s that time again…
NEW LEADERSHIP/ELECTIONS SCHEDULE 1st week of July* – Leadership Position Descriptions finalized. Second Week of July* – Begin distributing information and soliciting applications.
BikeBling.com 333 East Grand Avenue Escondido, Ca 92025 1 (800) BikePro www.bikebling.com Discount: 10% off parts and accessories.
End of July* – Board reviews applicants and announces the candidates for election. First week of August* – Election Official selected and voting begins. Mid-August* – New Leadership Members are voted in. 1 September* – Full turnover of leadership roles.
WHO WANTS TO LEAD ?
* Dates subject to change. Contact Deborah Wittich with any questions - deborah.wittich@gmail.com Endurance House-Oceanside 401 N. Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 978-6422 http://endurancehouseoceanside.com Discount: 10% off to TCSD members.
HERevolution 235 S Highway 101 Solana Beach CA 92075 www.hertrishop.com (760) 560-7077 Discount: 10% off.
Hi-Tech Bikes Contact: Jamie Henning 7638 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 715-1517 Discount: 10% bikes and wheels, 15% off accessories. continued on page 7
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TCSD Summer Social Event Series: Concerts at Powerhouse Park Please join us for a long standing Tri Club tradi- gets packed, so get there early. The music venue tion of the Del Mar Powerhouse Concerts! has a friendly, comfortable atmosphere, and is Concerts start at 6pm, but half the fun is the popular for bringing the family. picnicking that starts around Event Overlooks Ocean Schedule: 4:30 or 5pm. A Tri Club flag Powerhouse Park sits along will be set up until 7pm so side Del Mar City Beach, givTuesday, August 12th, 5-8pm you can easily find the ing a great view of the ocean group. The flag blocks the Sunday, September 7th, 3-6pm and sunset. The beach is also view of other attendees, so within easy access to the we do have to take it down park. Across the street is the promptly before the headlinOld Del Mar Train Station, no ers start at 7pm. An area will longer in service. The be reserved for us (unofficialHistoric Powerhouse ly) at lunch time, but the earCommunity Center, with its lier you can get there the bettall smoke stack, stands just ter. It really fills up. Bring north of the band stand. The blankets, chairs (only short concert is a few blocks from ones are allowed) picnics, Del Mar Village. wine, beer, etc., and come Parking out for a great time with your Parking, which also fills fellow members! Friends and fast, is available along Coast Blvd and its side family are welcome. This is a bring your own streets, the paid public parking lot across the picnic event. street, and up 15th Street. If you can find a Concerts at Powerhouse Park spot, you can park on Camino Del Mar, though Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic to limited to two hours. Del Mar Plaza also offers Del Mar Powerhouse Park to enjoy the Del Mar parking. Summer Twilight Concerts. The park is large but
TCSD CONVERSATION WITH: By Craig Zelent
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Kat Gunsur
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I had the very rewarding opportunity recently to talk triathlon with Kat Gunsur. Kat wears a lot of triathlon hats including that as the TCSD’s Social Media Director. She is a huge part of the process that puts us on the map and gives our club world-wide visibility. Kat is also very focused on helping others, as you will see by her work with Team Challenge. of 8000 meters (Mt. San Antonio, Mt. San Gorgonio, San Jacinto Peak). Gymnastics was my first o. hon in San Francisc rat Ma n's love and, I of course, me Wo e it all started, the Nik “That’s me.”Where dreamed of being like Dominique Moceanu and cursed my parents for not signing my life away Craig: What sports did you do before triathlon? to gymnastics at three years old. Instead I startKat: Ice Skating, horseback riding, ballet, jazz, ed at 13… so I was already too old. and surfing; my little heart was broken many Nonetheless, I was OBSESSED with gymnastics times in those sports. Unfortunately, my brother and was also on my high school’s varsity dance was good at EVERYTHING he did, and me, well, team and dance company, lettering in dance and not so much. We grew up playing club soccer theatre (yes you can actually do that). just like my dad did when he grew up Istanbul, Gymnastics was my world, but I just didn’t have Turkey (Fun fact: I have dual citizenship in the the talent, and so those who can’t do, coach, US and Turkey). I remember watching him and just like the famous Bela Karolyi. I coached for my brother play, and they were SO GOOD and eight years in LA, San Diego and San Francisco. FAST. My brother is one of those people who is naturally gifted, so much so that he won the After college you worked as an intern at the 8000 Meter Challenge two years in a row - and I Olympic Training Center. How did you land that didn’t even know about it for a while! The 8000 job and what did it entail? Meter Challenge is a race where participants Kat: Gymnastics was such a passion of mine that climb the three tallest peaks in Southern I used to mock design how my gym would look California in 24 hours for a total elevation gain
SPONSORS OF TCSD
Moment Cycle Sport Contact: JT Lyons 2816 Historic Decatur Rd., Ste. 135 San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 523-BIKE www.momentcyclesport.com Discount: 10% off product, labor excluded.
Nytro Multisport 940 S. Coast Highway 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 (800) 697-8007 www.Nytro.com Discount: 10% everything but service.
Revolution Bike Shop 235 S Highway 101 Solana Beach CA 92075 revolutionbikeshop.com (858) 222-2453
The Triathlete Store 14037 Midland Rd. Poway, CA 92064 www.TheTriathleteStore.com (858) 842-4664 Discount: 10% off CODE: Available on TCSD Member Discount web page. continued on page 8
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CONVERSATION, continued SPONSORS OF TCSD APPAREL & EQUIPMENT
Aqua Sphere www.AquaSphereSwim.com Discount: Products sold through local retailers with TCSD discount.
Garmin www.garmin.com
Hypoxico - Altitude Training Sysems http://www.hypoxico.com
NormaTec - Recovery Systems www.normatecrecovery.com Support@NormaTecRecovery.com (866) 658-5896 Discount: 10% discount
inside on Microsoft paint… super high tech. I received my BS Management degree at San Diego State, and during my time there was part of the Busness Honors Program, while also coaching, joining a sorority, choreographing for the SDSU theatre department and, of course, massive amounts of partying. I was pretty serious about owning my own gym one day and was stoked on the opportunity to live with Olympic athletes. Living at the Olympic training center meant that I had the opportunity to live like an Olympic athlete in the dorms, eat like an athlete, have my room cleaned daily and also train like an athlete… except in operations management mastery and high intensity intervals of Microsoft Excel. But in all seriousness, the Olympic Training center was a playground for my old athletic self, and the previous mentioned massive amounts of SDSU partying led to an overweight, sloppy looking Kat. The training center in Chula Vista hosts track and field athletes, softball players, archers, field hockey players, Olympic weightlifters, rowers etc. We also received a free membership to a popular fitness chain, and my love for fitness EXPLODED during this time. I kind of caught that fitness craze bug taking kickboxing, strength training, and cardio classes. Stupidly, I did not continue working at the USOTC after my internship ended in 2006, and instead moved to San Francisco to be the lead program director of a girl’s gymnastics team in the Presidio right next to the Golden Gate Bridge. It was there that my gymnastics career ended. I had lost my drive for pounding perfection into six year olds (the significance of what
a pointed toe and high releve should look like lost its appeal), and I starting managing facilities at this popular fitness chain throughout San Francisco.
How did you get started with triathlon? Kat: My relationship with triathlon began during what I would call a quarter life crisis. Uncertainty in relationships, where I was living, what I was doing, and also lack of friendships as all my friends were still finishing college at SDSU all came to a head when I starting working at the corporate office for this fitness chain. They really encouraged us to live the fitness lifestyle, so all of a sudden and it was not uncommon for everyone to be working out on their lunch hours so suddenly…. I found myself running. Running is strange for an ex-gymnast and soccer player. You pretty much prance sprint run 50 yards to a spring boardy horse launcher thingy in gymnastics. I remember when my goal was to run eight minutes straight, then 20, then 30. I signed up for a 5k and didn’t realize till recently (thanks to Athlinks) that I had won my age group. I called my mom almost in tears of joy telling her it was one of the hardest things I had ever done; funny now six years later after finishing an Ironman, a few half’s and countless Sprint/Olympic distances. Unfortunately, things only got worse in my personal life while I started training for the Nike Women’s half marathon; a race I said I was only doing because I wanted a Tiffany’s necklace (so shallow I know. Now I have six of them from running Nike every year). Something
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changed in me that day and that race changed my entire core being. After seeing the sea of purple surround me at Nike, I found myself on the Team in Training website signing up for a triathlon to raise $5,000 for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s mission and for the Lavaman Triathlon six months later. I didn’t even know what a triathlon was! Fate was sealed. I raised over the $5,000 minimum, made friends for life (I was just asked to be the Godmother for my best friend from TNT), and crossed the finish line at Lavaman in 2008.
You became a coach for Team in Training pretty quickly. What was that experience like? Kat: After my first triathlon with TNT, I did every race I could, became a captain my second season and then moved to North Carolina to become the Fitness Director of O2 Fitness and started doing what I really loved, group exercise and personal training, teaching such classes as TRX, spin, bootcamps, ab sculpt, sports performance etc. After one year in triathlon, Team in Training needed a coach in Raleigh, so it’s only completely logical that I would coach right? My fitness certifications and past coaching experience only gave me a sliver of what I needed to do, but I “Working”
coached for them for two seasons, sending athletes to the Nation’s Triathlon and Wilmington Sprint in 2009 and 2010.
What is Team Challenge and what was your involvement early on? Kat: I started to realize that I loved what triathlon gave to me but also I LOVED helping others, volunteering and helping important causes such as the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. I did NOT love North Carolina. My family was in LA, my friends in SD, I had to get back to San Diego. Team Challenge, which is a half marathon and triathlon training program that benefits the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, had an opening for their triathlon manager. This job was made for me! I moved back to San Diego in 2012 and have been working with the Team Challenge San Diego TriRock team since. Team Challenge is an amazing and inspiring organization. The people I have met are my family, and they have humbled me in my training and my race endeavors. I’m never sick and I don’t have an incurable disease, and I started growing tired of my “ME ME ME, look at me, look what I did!” attitude. To see the strength of my teammates when they may not be feeling well or have been released 5 days from the hospital before TriRock and still racing truly makes me realize that there are people who are bigger than me and that are fighting DAILY with IBD. They do not let it bring them down, and instead find comfort and support
at 2013 TriRoc k SD which benefits Team Challenge.
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CONVERSATION, continued MEMBER PROFILE TU TRAN Nickname: Tu - my first name is pretty much a nickname! Member since: 2011 Website: Instagram: tuntran. I just use Facebook for all my escapades.
Age Group: M 30-34 Status: Engaged. Occupation: Marine Corps Captain. Favorite local restaurant: George's (La Jolla), Tender Greens (Point Loma), Pandora's Pizza (Leucadia), & Sushi Kuchi (Carlsbad). When not training, I enjoy: Watching and appreciating all things sports like basketball and football. But I really enjoy hanging out with friends while enjoying some good food. Before I became a triathlete I was: A runner, a football coach, and did body building. Who or what inspired you to start triathlons? The seed was planted early when watching the Hawaii Ironman when I was a kid on television. But I never gave it full consideration until a few years ago when I saw a fellow TCSD member and college friend, Brandon Inis, do his first triathlon. I had just recently bought a used road bike to cross train from running, and I took up swimming because I wanted to stay cool while living in 29 continued on page 11
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with our group. You cannot find a better job than this. Team Challenge has brought over $169 million to research and have funded huge initiatives, especially in this past year. We have received a Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator the past three years in a row, an honor ONLY 12% of other nonprofits 2014 Team Ch allenge Tri at receive. the Bass Lake Classic in Yose mite. Kat at fa A lot of people don’t r left. understand why this is important, or what Crohn’s and Colitis are why they so debilitat- Congratulations on your recent promotion to ing? Well… Just because you can’t see the National Triathlon Team Manager for Team effects of someone who has Crohn’s and Challenge. What will you do in that role? Colitis doesn’t mean that it is not an impor- Kat: I’m EXTREMELY excited and honored to tant cause. Crohn’s and Colitis are both be given this role, as it means that I will inflammatory bowel diseases that affect your continue in Team Challenge’s efforts while colon, large intestine and/or entire gastroin- working more closely with Ironman and testinal tract. A lot of people call it the Ironman 70.3 events. This past September, “invisible disease” for that reason and also we were given over 200 spots at IM because it is not something typically some- Chattanooga for Team Challenge and each one would want to share! Oh it’s that bath- participant must raise $5,000 to gain entry room disease? No, it’s unfortunately more into the race. Yes, you are calculating that than that, in and out hospital stays, mental right… that is $1 million dollars that goes illness, anxiety, multiple medications, some- back to CCFA and is huge for our organizatimes multiple surgeries and even death. I tion, as at TriRock we will usually raise about think now more than ever I am rallying sup- $490,000. In reality people will over port and funding for these two diseases fundraise as this is near and dear to their because a top researcher was asked this past heart. year what kind of research we see being done This event sold out in less than 3 minutes. in the next ten years and he said NON… Naturally, triathletes wanted to be a part of because we will have a cure by then! an Inaugural IM event in Tennessee and the
200 spots sold within 24 hours. Truly amazing! With this promotion I will have the chance to support people in their road to Ironman through their fundraising and training with Team Challenge. I wish I could tell you what races we have slated for our 2015 year, seriously… I am the luckiest girl in the world and will go places I’ve never been to and meet people I would have never met without this organization. If you’ve ever wanted to train for a higher purpose or maybe honor someone you know or yourself, I would highly recommend training with any charity training program. Can you say life changer? http://www.ccteamchallenge.org
What do you do as the TCSD Social Media Director and how does the club benefit from social media? Kat: I have to thank Cory Gasaway for interviewing me for this opportunity. Cory and I met at the Rush Indoor cycling studio where I teach a few times a week. I also proudly coach at Orange Theory Fitness in Point Loma and La Jolla as well as the Wavehouse in PB. We did not have a social media position before I started in April 2013 so I implemented the transition from TCSD group page to a fan page. This is critical in that you can analyze the reach you are attaining from each post, and also reach out to not only our members, but potential members, pro athletes and our amazing sponsors. With the fan page we can communicate to members what is on the schedule for the week, inform them about future events, post photos, create videos of our club races and connect with new, present and past members. What I love about using this platform is that we are almost keeping an online yearbook of TriClub San Diego while also celebrating other exciting events in the triathlon world. I am able to schedule posts way out in advance so that I can still continue on with my full time job with TC as well as my teaching schedule (about 12 hours/week at Orange Theory and The Rush. I LOVE teaching since I love seeing people reach their goals, and it doesn’t hurt to get paid for training every once in a while!)
We’ve also added a Twitter and Instagram account (@triclubofsd) into the mix and just released our club YouTube channel!
What are some of your favorite triathlon race experiences? Kat: Lavaman 2008 – my first triathlon ever, in Hawaii #nobigdeal. Wildflower long course 2012 – basically the day I started dating Scott Smith and accomplished a long time goal of finishing something I used to think was the hardest thing I’d ever do. Vineman 2012 – my first and not last iron distance. Alcatraz 2013 – the challenges I faced that day (not being an amazing swimmer) and finding myself COMPLETELY ALONE out in the water at one point, left me feeling like I could do anything I put my mind to. North Face Endurance Challenge – 50 mile race I paced Scott with for 20 miles. His first and LAST 50. It was one of the most inspiring things I’ve ever been a part of. The views, the challenges, the competitors and the journey really brought us so close together. Bass Lake 2014 – I didn’t race, but I sent 15 athletes from Team Challenge with my coaches. One of our participants was one of the last to cross the finish line, and the entire team waited for her till the bitter end and ran her into the finish line… truly an exemplary example of the meaning of TEAM.
Your relationship with Scott Smith is an interesting one. How has your relationship with Scott evolved over the years? Kat: Scott and I actually shared a bathroom together back at SDSU in 2005-2006 when we were roommates. For a few weeks he walked around campus with sparkles on him because he didn’t realize the lotion of mine he was using had a little in it. HA! We were complete slobs back then, partying all the time Wednesday through Saturday nights, could not care less about school or doing much of anything athletic. After I graduated from college, he and my friends continued playing beer pong regularly, and I was on my way to becoming more obsessed with fitness. continued on page 12
MEMBER PROFILE, continued Palms. It was only natural that I signed up for one from that point. My first triathlon: Carlsbad Triathlon 2010. After this I was hooked and went out a bought a tri bike shortly thereafter. I try to do this race when I don't race Vineman 70.3 (same weekend). I think I loved this race so much that it subconsciously affected my decision where to live. I live right at the swim start for the Carlsbad Triathlon. Pre and/or Post event ritual: The day before is usually a home cooked meal, and race day it's usually trying to be the first one in transition so I don't have to worry about parking or a good spot. Post event ritual is a meal at Souplantation. Favorite event/tri: Do I have to narrow it down to one? By far my most favorite (and toughest) race was Norseman Xtreme Triathlon. I did horrible, but it was such a beautifully epic event. Followed by that is the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon, as it's another beautiful and unique course. Favorite segment (swim, bike or run): I'd have to say T1. Being able to have my feet on the ground after swimming in the water is the best feeling. That being said, running is my favorite segment. PR/Best race (or any split time): Carlsbad Half-Marathon 2014 with a time of 1:25:55. This year’s athletic goal: Increase my power (FTP) on the bike and get faster in the water. Can’t race without: Sunglasses and something Marine Corps related. Most embarrassing or disastrous moment: Arriving at the OC tri the morning of the race and I set up transition not knowing there were two separate transition areas. I had 20 minutes to drive continued on page 22
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Scott and I have always had a strong rela- friend. Wildflower was a success, and we’ve tionship as friends, and I think what I love been together ever since, completed our first most about him is that we just get each other Ironman together, did the whole tattoo thing, and always finish each other’s… sandwiches. and recently moved in together combining our However, I had other dumb boys in the three cats Richard, Bumblebee and Megatron. picture so he sat in the background for about I actually wrote a fun article about it for seven years. When I was in North Carolina he Active.com. You can read about it and hear told me that he was training for Wildflower. I about my other failed relationships where they was literally blown away, as Wildflower was pretended they were into triathlon, only to always a dream of mine and I had no idea that throw up on a training run where I was only at he was into triathlons as 70% of my max. Relationship ender for sure. much as I was. The last You and Scott are on the TCSD thing I remember him Ambassador Team. What has the really dreaming about was Ambassador experience meant to building a beer couch out you? of Coors Light and, for Kat: I’m really honored to be a part him, he probably rememof this team. To move back here only bers how much I loved two years ago, not know a soul, what cheese enchiladas and bike shop to go to or even where to cheap champagne… ride or run, it just feels good to be a this is really embarrasspart of this. ing, geez. I was on a “club” team back in North Anyway, let’s just say Carolina. We got a lame kit and were this was a huge draw to sent on our way. No one said hi at races move back to San or “GO TRI CLUB” as you passed by. Diego, be near my There weren’t any awesome meetings family, have the job with Andy Potts or Scott Jurek, and of my dreams, and Kat and Scott Smith at a TC SD there certainly weren’t any free races. aquathlon. train with my best
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We are extremely lucky. I’ve had some insane opportunities thanks to the TriClub, such as winning cool stuff at meetings, writing articles for Active.com or modeling for Jim Vance’s latest book (my Mom wants to own every copy unless she already does). And more importantly, I’ve met some amazing people who have really helped me; Brian Long did my first century ride with me while I was training for Ironman, and Ken and Anita Flagg were always there every freezing Wednesday morning in February when I was training for Alcatraz and I seriously could not have done it without them. I think the people who inspire me the most are not always the pros. I’m more inspired by people in this club (too many names to list, but seriously you all are bad a#$@). I get a little territorial if I see someone speak ill of the Club on our Yahoo forum or on Facebook. I mean… what are you really complaining about here? We live in San Diego! We have the best training spots and we have the best club with amazing incentives for only $75 a year! Our board works so incredibly hard and I am so thankful for their efforts to make us the “classiest” tri club around :)
Kat: My first place overall finish at Warrior Dash in North Carolina out of 2,100 females. CA #940782
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CONVERSATION, continued No but seriously, I’m most proud of the receiving the “Most Improved athlete” award in 1995 when I played AYSO soccer. Yep, I’ve had many podium finishes in triathlon, completed an Ironman and a few 70.3’s but I still remember the feeling I felt after working so hard toward improving myself and being recognized by my coaches in front of my team and parents. It may sound ridiculous, but maybe you can relate. That moment has propelled me forward with all my athletic, personal and career goals for the rest of my lifetime.
What are your future triathlon goals? Kat: Longevity in triathlon. My overall goal is avoid burnout from the sport. I really want to enjoy it for my lifetime, so instead of racing every single weekend, or a multitude of large races every year, I’ve decided that I want to always do Wildflower every year with Scott and then one “A” race. This year it will be the New York City Marathon (I actually got in!) and we’ve both never been to New York. Next year it will be Ironman Arizona so my Mom can see me race an Ironman. Yes, I would always love to be faster, stand on more podiums and swim with total ease. At the end of the day though, I want to continue to enjoy this life that triathlon has given me.
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belly. Research shows that a carb-rich meal (~200-300 grams) about 3-4 hours prior to exercise will enhance performance. In addition to consuming adequate carbs, here are other pre-workout helpful hints: Pass on slow-todigest high-fat and high-fiber foods To avoid GI surprises, consume a light meal that’s familiar and contains a high amount of carb and a low to moderate amount of protein If you can’t stomach solid foods before a workout or race, try a liquid carb source, such as a shake or beverage. To top off stores before a competition or challenging workout, have a high carb snack 30-60 minutes before and give yourself time to digest and use the facilities before you start.
Along with protein and fat, carbohydrates— or carbs for short—are essential macronutrients that give you energy. In fact, studies show that having adequate carb stores will help you stave off fatigue, perform better and get the most out of your workout as you push the intensity and duration. Your body stores carbs as glycogen (chains of glucose molecules) in the liver and in the muscles. Your glycogen stores provide quick, efficient energy, especially for highintensity exercise (explosive, powerful movements). Basically, carbohydrates are the major, “high-octane fuel sources” for exercise.
How Much Do I Need? The amount of carbohydrates you need to eat on a daily basis will depend on your activity level and typically ranges from 2.7 to 4.5 grams per pound for athletes. In general, the daily carbohydrate requirements based on how often and how hard you workout are: Moderate intensity and duration of activity, 2-3 times/week: ~2-3 grams per pound of body weight Higher intensity and duration of activity, 4-6 times/week: ~4-5 grams per pound of body weight
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RACE REPORT: ed myself with the hour to 1:15 swimmers and made my way into the water. It wasn’t as bad I was expecting. I didn’t get Age Group: F40-44 clobbered or swum over, but I did run into lots Date: June 29 2014 of zigzagging swimmers who were clearly unfaLocation: Coeur d’Alene, ID miliar with sighting. Oh well. I was doing an Ironman — and I wasn’t swallowMy Ironman dream started ing salt water, a big plus. It was a twoover a pint of Ben and loop swim, and Jerry’s being eaten while before I knew it, I watching Kona on TV. I was on the shore vowed, way back running to start in 1998, that I my second lap. would one day And then the be an Ironman. swim was over. I Ten years in New hit 1:15. York did nothing With a smile, to further that I ran to the wet goal. Terrified of suit strippers. crazy drivers like Every race myself, I never rode should have my bike until race these. You day. Needless to say, drop to the my bike legs always s. g in d ground, oun sucked. rested surr ’Alene’s fo d r stick your feet u e o C ugh Fast forward 20 course thro e ik b l in the air, and in two seconds, your suit fu ti years, and I am back Beau is off and in your hands. I yelled out my numwhere I grew up, in San Diego. I join the greatest tri club in the world, ber to the next volunteer who tossed me my T1 where I am surrounded by athletes, each with bag. Into the change tent I went. Now this is where it got interesting. I’d heard their own triathlon goals. I go on a few club the stories of the helpful volunteers and the rides, attend a few club races, and see some general improvement in times. And then I get naked racers, but I never really totally believed the idea that maybe, just maybe, I could actual- them. They’re true. We were stripping down left and right as volunteers dumped our bags, towly do the whole Ironman thing. I hire a coach and tell her, “Get me ready for eled us off and helped us get dressed for the Ironman Coeur d’Alene.” What I didn’t tell her is bike. Mine even asked if I needed help with my that I hadn’t actually signed up for the race yet. chamois cream. Um, no thanks. With the wind and slight chill in the air, I In fact, I didn’t sign up for it until about two changed into a completely new and dry kit, months out. But that whole time I was training, putting in hours upon hours on the bike, in the crammed what seemed like 5,000 Bonk Breakers into my jersey and set off on the bike. It was the pool and running through my neighborhood. When race day came, I was ready, like strange- leg I was most worried about even though my ly calm. I barely slept the night before, but I coach made me ride hills, hills, and more hills wasn’t tired. By 4 a.m., my husband and I were during training. I also have a tendency to sightout the door and on our way to the race. It was see when I’m on the bike, and while the scenery cold out, about 54 degrees and windy, so I knew in CdA was absolutely gorgeous, I knew I didn’t it was going to be a tough day on the bike. What have time to take it all in if I wanted to make I didn’t anticipate was the choppy lake. There my hell-in-a-hand basket goal of eight hours on were more waves than the Cove on a bad day. the bike. Like the swim, the bike was two loops, and But the swim is my strongest leg, so I self seed-
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the hills were hard. Manageable, but hard. were out on the course somewhere, too. TCSD Thankfully, I had driven and ridden part of the was representing. I made my first lap, taking a course a couple of days before, so I had an idea quick second to tell my husband that I was hurtof what to expect. I just kept pedaling away, ing, but I was going to finish. He yelled someaware that it was really windy but so damn excit- thing at me. What, I don’t remember, but it was ed to be racing an Ironman that I honestly did- enough for me to pick up the pace and walk a lot n’t care that much. I ate pieces of my delicious- less on the second loop. Going through the circus-themed aid station ly nutritious (not!) bonk breakers every hour and sipped my APX and Infinite from my water bot- for the last time, I called out to the ringleader, tles. By the second lap, I had found my groove telling her, “no offense, but I’m glad I won’t and realized that people I thought were on their have to see you anymore tonight.” She gave me way to the run were actually behind me on the a quick hug and a little shove to get me running bike. That was a mood booster and it helped me again. And run I did. With only three miles to go, the emotions started to get to me. I was realhit those last hills and head for home. I saw my husband as I was heading into T2, ly going to be an Ironman. I was going to join and it was nice to see a familiar face and hear the club. I was going to earn the right to get an him cheering me on. T2 is a lot like T1, only a M-dot tattoo (still waffling on that). As I went up the last little hill and turned the bit less crowded. Still lots of naked people and helpful volunteers. Running shoes and TCSD visor corner to head toward the chute, I choked back tears. I had sworn I wasn’t going to be one of on, and gels in the back those people high-fiving everyone and pocket, I started my last pumping a fist in the leg of my Ironman journey. air. I was going to be I had to keep the tears composed and calm. back as I headed out onto Well, as I hit the the run course. chute, I lost all compoNow, I don’t know sure. I high-fived every about other Ironman run hand I could reach. I courses, but the CdA smiled a big ole cheesy course is where the grin, and I threw my crowd comes out. From arms up as I crossed the downtown, where peofinish line. ple are packed along I collected my medal, the streets, to the shirt and hat and scarfed neighborhoods, where down a few pieces of pizza folks were offering in the finishers tent. Then, runners tequila shots, I went to find my husband to the trails along who had spent the whole the lake, where little day out there on the course kids were out with waiting to catch glimpses of tubs of red vines, me during my 14-hour the crowds were Can’t h elp but smil e - when al escapade. It had been a long crazy energetic and l is done. day for him too. supportive. One poor man bonked I called my coach (Julie Dunkle, btw, who in a front yard, and the homeowners came to his totally rocks!). I texted my parents and then aid with pillows and blankets. I set off on the run a little too fast, and by went back to the hotel to shower (you get super mile three, I knew I couldn’t sustain my pace. I stinky), with the goal of going back out to see slowed down, walked/ran the hills, and just took the final finisher. Unfortunately, sleep called, so it all in. I saw Kris Elo, Lisa Rehberg, Andrea I didn’t make it back to the finish line. Instead, Giometti and Brian Maoriano, and I knew that I fell asleep with a smile on my face. The tears Chad Lund, Gina Correll, and Polly Beard Crawford didn’t come until a few days later.
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yesterday I’ve been fighting with the local, county, and state levels of law enforcement who had previously agreed to close a lane on the perimeter road and to direct cross-traffic at the intersections. They have rescinded that agreement. I cannot guarantee the safety of cyclists and runners. I’m sorry, but I’ll have to cancel the triathlon.” A roar erupted among the would-be competitors. Angry words and cursing filled the air. One man jumped on the platform next to the director and spoke into the microphone, challenging him. “You can’t just show up like this and cancel the event. We came here to race. You don’t have a Plan B if the police won’t close one lane?” “No, my insurance won’t cover the race otherwise.” “Your insurance? Who gives a f***, man? I came this weekend to swim, bike, and run with three hundred of my best friends.” He waved his arm toward the crowd. “Is anyone else going to join me?” Shouts of approval erupted from the crowd, laced with chants of “who gives a f***, man.” “Then let’s do it,” the man on the stage said, raising his fist. “This isn’t the Ironman triathlon. This is the who-gives-a-f***man triathlon.” The crowd whooped and agreed by repeating his words. Someone else jumped on the stage and grabbed the microphone. “Everyone’s got to be safe. We’re not racing to win this time. We need stronger swimmers to stick with weaker ones. Maybe some of the faster swimmers can take turns, swim ahead and then come back for the slower ones. Keep it safe on the bike and run. Stop and help direct traffic if necessary. One for all, and all for one. We’ve got to be a team out there. We’ll be our own insurance.” Murmurs of agreement spread through the crowd as it disbanded and headed for the race start. My friends and I decided to swim together for safety’s sake. We returned to the transition area and donned our wetsuits. Unlike in other triathlons, strangers were friendly and chatty before the race. The prevailing attitude was morphing from “I can” to “we can.” The race began with a few dozen cars honking their horns. We swam by volunteers on boards and kayaks that served as buoys. I exited the water after one loop while my friends continued swimming. I looked back at the participants still in the water. Everyone appeared under control. So far, so good. Not long after starting the bike ride, I stopped to help direct traffic at a busy intersection where turning cars had to drive around cyclists who needed a full lane. Three of us in the race stopped to gesture and yell at cars to watch out for bikes until other cyclists stopped and took our places. I stopped once to help a woman whose chain had jumped off the ring, and another time to help a guy with a flat who didn’t continued on page 22
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MEMBER PROFILE, continued several miles to setup T2 and come back in time to race. I just BARELY made it for my wave start. My equipment: Wetsuit: TYR FoN and Xterra Bike: QR and Focus Shoe: Zoot and Saucony Equipment wish list: A “Superbike" such as a Cervelo P5 or Trek SC 9.9, another power meter (SRM), Normatec recovery boots. Best advice: Patience. Enjoy the process of training and don't get too wrapped around the axel of improving your time. Favorite Thing(s) About TCSD: Organized social functions and races! But more importantly, they feed you at all these events. I'm always hungry.
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Plan B, continued carry a spare, a patch kit, or a pump. I had all three. He apologized for taking up my time. I shrugged and smiled. “Today we’re in it together.” During my second and third bicycle loops, I stopped again to direct traffic. All the cyclists were friendly and upbeat. Even with the breaks from pedaling, mentally I remained in the triathlon. The smiles, the pumped fists, and the words of encouragement from the other participants spurred us on. We were racing as one, and in defiance of the legal way it was supposed to be. We were mavericks out to win. I finished the first two-mile loop of the run with a little energy in the tank and about thirty minutes to the cut-off time. A crowd had gathered near the finish line, but I paid it little heed as I started the second loop. A man who had shared traffic duty with me on the bike course strode at my side, and we talked. “How many times did you stop to help?” he asked. “I stopped three times.” “Five,” I said. “You should get a medal for that. Did you know that no one has crossed the finish line yet?” “Why not? The race started almost four hours ago.” “I heard we’re all supposed to finish together. In a bike race, when the peloton finishes in a tight bunch, everyone gets the same time. That’s
what we’re going to do.” As we approached the finish line, unofficial organizers pulled us aside and described the plan. A fresh wave of enthusiasm swept through the sweaty, tired crowd of participants as the fourhour mark drew near. We gathered together with bald, old men and blue-haired grandmas pacing front and center of our motley group. Holding onto elbows and shoulders, over three hundred triathletes connected with each other and moved as one towards the finish line. We weren’t a human caterpillar—we were more like a human amoeba, expanding and contracting. Goose bumps covered my arms as I crossed the finish line with the others in our renegade race. The crowd broke out in whoops and cheers. We had done it. Everyone knew there would never be a spontaneous triathlon organized like this again, although people talked about just showing up next year and doing it once more. There was something special about the first time when several hundred people with like minds and singular purposes came to a spur-of-the-moment agreement to undertake a triathlon without outside management, and to help each other as necessary. Everyone had showed up that morning with a personal Plan A, to win, set a PR, or just finish. Instead, Plan B was spawned and hatched. We all won.
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