INSIDE THIS ISSUE
SEPTEMBER 2011
TCSD Contacts Board Members Volunteer Committee Weekly Workout Calendar
TRIATHLON CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
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Member Profile Iron Finishers New Members TCSD Conversation It’s the Law
B is for Bike: How many times have your parents told someone their first car costs less than your triathlon bike? C is for California: Where weather is never a reason to avoid training.
SEPTEMBER CLUB TRIATHLON Saturday the 24th 6:00 am registration opens 7:00 am race start Location: Fiesta Island
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E is for Energy bars: How many can you eat in one day without gagging? F is for Fartlek: A good run workout with a funny name.
SEPTEMBER AQUATHLON Thursday September 15th 5:00 pm check-in begins 5:45 pm course talk 6:00 pm race start time Location: La Jolla Shores
SEPTEMBER CLUB MEETING TBD Refer to the Club’s website for the latest updates.
Safety First Coach’s Corner Made with Kashi Race Reports
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TriNews
A is for Armpit: Site of a rash of bad luck from that expensive wetsuit you just bought.
D is for Duathlon: A good excuse for not swimming.
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and distance goals you set months ago. N is for Noble: That feeling you have after setting a PR or conquering a tough course.
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O is for Orthotics: Your running shoes might be your arch enemy without them. P is for Plantar fasciitis: Latin for “Spend the next few weeks in the pool.”
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G is for Golf: Golf courses are great places for off-road running, unless they catch you. H is for Hydration: Why does a cold water swim make you pee? You never see fish with that dehydration problem. I is for Ironman: Your longest day of the year. J is for Juggle: Train, eat, sleep, train, eat, work, train, sleep … Family time? Walk the dog? Mow the lawn? K is for Knowledge: Know thy limits lest ye bonk. L is for Lance: A five-letter word of inspiration. M is for Milestones: Reaching those lofty time
Q is for Quiche: Taking a long, weekend ride to burn more calories than the quiche dinner you’ve been craving. Bon appétit! R is for Ride-and-tie: Two runners with one bike, unless your partner stashed the bike where you didn’t find it. S is for Surf: Why did the sets get larger just for your starting wave?
T is for Triathlete: Personally feeling mortal, but having the image of Superman or Superwoman among your colleagues at work. U is for Understanding: Only another triathlete understands why you do it. V is for Visualize: Picture yourself breaking the finish line tape in a blaze of glory. Now visualize that cold beer after the race. continued on page 21