TCSD TriNews October 2016

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

OCTOBER 2016

New TCSD Board TCSD Events TCSD Contacts Board Members

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TRIATHLON CLUB OF SAN DIEGO

Member Profile Weekly Workout Calendar Congradulations IM Finishers TCSD Conversation

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Coach’s Corner Sponsor Spotlight New Members Project Speed

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TriNews

MEET THE NEW BOARD OCTOBER CLUB TRIATHLON Date/Location/Time: Sunday, October 29th Fiesta Island 6am set-up. 7am start

President:

Kai

Events Director:

Nakamura

Tim

Price

Format: 700 meter swim, 12.5 mile bike & 4 mile run.

NOVEMBER CLUB TRIATHLON Date/Location/Time: Sunday, November 5th Fiesta Island 6am set-up. 7am start Format: 700 meter swim, 12.5 mile bike & 4 mile run.

Marketing Director:

Tassia

Bezdeka

2016 Election Results Thank you to all who participated. Congratulations to the new TCSD Board members! Please stay tuned for more information on the transition to the new leadership. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Treasurer:

Melissa

GO TRI CLUB!

Sosnowski

T H E U LT I M AT E TRAINING TOOL

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OCTOBER 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 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: Colin Houghton, Dean Sprague, and Craig Zelent

OCTOBER TRIATHLON

TCSD BEGINNER RIDE

TRI 101

Sunday, October 9th 8:30am

Tuesday, October 25th 6:00pm

The TCSD Real Beginners 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; beginners need hills too! Total distance for the ride is 19 miles. (Suggested distance for hybrids and mountain bikes is 9 miles.) David and James will be your leaders and are promising a funfilled morning. Non-members are ALWAYS welcome. Helmets are MANDATORY.

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!

Option: 5K run after the ride. Bring your run gear if you plan to join. Schedule of Events: 8:30am Bike Q&A and safety talk 9:00am Wheels Roll NEW Meet up Location: PARK & RIDE Location 12791 Sorrento Valley Road Del Mar, CA 92121 map: http://tiny.cc/f0j8cx Contact/Questions: James Ismailoglu, membership@triclubsandiego.org

Location: Pulse Endurance Sports 7638 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92111

Saturday, October 29th 7:00am start 6:00am set up This month’s world famous TCSD Club Triathon will be held on San Diego’s Fiesta Island, followed by a festive awards cermony and Dawn Copenhaver’s even more famous breakfast by 3T Cafe and Catering. The format for this event will be a 700 to 750 meter swim, followed by a 12.5 mile bike and 4 mile run.

Location: Fiesta Island (before the San Diego Youth Aquatic Center entrance) 1590 East Mission Bay Drive San Diego, CA 92109 map: http://tiny.cc/jls0ey Note: if raning day of or before this event may change format to a duathlon: Rrun. bike, run.

(858) 384-2867 map: http://tiny.cc/am6ea Contact/Questions: Beginner coaches at coaches@triclubsandiego.org

Contact/Questions: TCSD Race director, Jim Johnson jameslj01@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 ELAINE GOWER Nickname: E Member since: 1999 Blog/web: www.racedaysherap.com

President

Mike Plumb

president@triclubsandiego.org

Vice President

Paula Munoz

vicepresident@triclubsandiego.org

Treasurer

Melissa Sosnowski

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

TCSD Mentors

advisor@triclubsandiego.org mentors@triclubsandiego.org

TCSD VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS Apparel: Zoca Gear Beginner Coaches

Age Group: F 55-59

Hank Montrose

hamontrose@gmail.com

James Ismailoglu

james@triclubsandiego.org

Dean Rosenberg

coaches@triclubsandiego.org

Steve Tally

coaches@triclubsandiego.org

(908) 247-1145

Status: Married.

Bike Case Rentals

Bob Rosen

brosen@triclubsandiego.org

Occupation: Business Development/ Race Day Sherpa.

Club Historian

Ian Kelly

ikelly@triclubsandiego.org

Creative Team

Arch & Christy Fuston fuston@triclubsandiego.org

Expo Coordinator

Robin Schnug

robin.schnug@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, Aquathlon

Kai Nakamura

Race Director, Duathlon

Jay Weber

Favorite local restaurant: Cowboy Star in San Diego When not training, I enjoy: Wine tasting and hanging out with friends and family (including my pup Major Shaggy Doo) and shopping. Before I became a triathlete, I was: A somewhat runner - did my 1st marathon in 1998. Who or what inspired you to start triathlons? I was with Team in Training on the marathon team and they decided to start a triathlon team and asked a few of us to mentor. I had no bike or swimming skills whatsoever. It was such a great experience I have been doing triathlons for 16 years. My first triathlon: Pacific Grove 1999. Pre and/or Post event ritual: Pre - taper taper taper. Post - celebrate with family and team mates. Favorite Race/Tri event: Ironman CDA.

Race Director, Run and Triathlon Jim Johnson

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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

Track Coach, UTC (Spring/Summer) Bill Gleason

gleasoncoaching@gmail.com

Track Coach, North County

Mike Plumb

mplumb@triclubsandiego.org

Volunteer Director

Monica Sberna

sbernamm@gmail.com

Youth Team Coach

Carol Gasaway

tcsdkids@triclubsandiego.org

Web Administrators

John Hill

jhill@triclubsandiego.org

Richard Reilly

rereillyii@gmail.com

Roger Leszczynski

(760) 214-0055

(858) 717-1114

RUN

BIKE

SWIM

TCSD OFFICIAL WEEKLY WORKOUT FALL/WINTER CALENDAR

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF OFFICIAL CLUB WORKOUTS, REVIEW THE WORKOUT SCHEDULE ON THE CLUB’S WEBSITE. 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.

6:00 PM

LJHS Swim Workout (Coggan Family Aquatic Complex)

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Location: 800 Nautilus St., La Jolla.

Tuesday 6:00 AM Pannikin Bike Ride

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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 • 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.

6:00 PM

Ocean Swim in Carlsbad

6:00 PM

LJHS Swim Workout (Coggan Family Aquatic Complex)

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Location: Tamarack Beach. •

Location: 800 Nautilus St., La Jolla.

Thursday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim in Carlsbad 6:15 AM Pannikin Bike Ride

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Location: Tamarack Beach.

Location: Pannikin - 7467 Girard Ave., La Jolla.

6:30 AM Bike Workout in Point Loma, Group ride

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Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station.

Friday 6:30 AM First light ocean Swim 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, TCSD Group Ride

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PR/Best race: IM Florida 13hr 49min This year’s athletic goal: To train and get fit and lean for IM Kona World Championship in October. I have already completed two 70.3 and two half marathons and a few sprints including the Tri Club races. Most embarrassing or disastrous moment: IM Canada in 2005 I cramped really bad on the bike and then all of my friends passed me and laughed at me. Then I had an asthma attack and barely made the bike cut off.

Monday 6:00 PM

Favorite segment (swim, bike or run): Bike.

Location: Meet at Starbucks in Del Mar, Hwy. 101 & 15th St.

8:30 AM Bike Workout, Group Ride

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Location: Revolution Bike Shop, 235 S. Highway 101, Solona Beach

8:30 AM Bike Workout, Group Ride

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Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station

Can’t race without: Salt - I love Base performance for easy use or salt tablets; it’s the most important thing to me to have on a race no matter the weather or distance. My equipment: Wetsuit: T1 DeSoto Bike: Dimond Running Shoe: Newton Equipment wish list: Wireless Compex Machine.Treadmill at home. Music for the pool that lasts more than 2 to 3 months before it breaks. Best advice: Never Give Up - There is always going to be adversity out there, trust your training and listen to your body. There will be good days and bad days - you can’t relive those bad days so just keep on training, it will come together. There is always someone out there facing much bigger issues than you are; think how lucky you are to be doing this. Favorite Thing(s) About TCSD: Great events

Sunday

Great members

8:00 AM Bike Workout, Group Ride

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Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station.

Great discounts Great workout groups Best money you will ever spend

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.

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IM Wisconsin, Madison - September 11, 2016. AG AG Rank OV Rank Swim M 50-54 1 65 1:04 M 40-44 71 618 1:26 M 45-49 118 1009 1:08 M 40-44 128 1125 1:12

Bike 4:02 6:14 6:24 6:26

Run 3:23 4:26 5:25 5:33

Finish 8:38 12:28 13:18 13:36

2,210 finishers. Transitions and seconds not included.

Josh Ramirez Craig Zelent Diana Noble Amy Rappaport Lisa Ryan Randy Schmitz Ray Stainback

IM 70.3 World AG M 30-34 M 50-54 F 50-54 F 55-59 F 35-39 M 55-59 M 50-54

Championships, Mooloolaba, Australia, September 4, 2016 AG Rank OV Rank Swim Bike Run Finish 79 284 0:29 2:25 1:25 4:27 85 1375 0:30 2:55 1:34 5:12 25 1931 0:40 2:57 1:51 5:39 18 1999 0:32 3:10 1:48 5:44 105 2179 0:45 3:00 1:58 5:59 98 2197 0:38 3:06 1:58 6:00 175 2522 0:38 3:28 2:43 7:07

2,577 finishers. Transitions and seconds not included.

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IM Coeur d’Alene - August 21, 2016 AG AG Rank OV Rank M 30-34 1 1 F 50-54 1 163 M 35-39 35 273 F-40-44 23 526 M 45-49 101 771 F 25-29 27 1012

Swim 0:59 0:55 1:30 1:07 1:08 1:21

Bike 5:04 6:00 5:55 7:13 7:13 8:15

Run 3:18 4:18 4:22 4:54 5:56 5:57

Finish 9:28 11:22 12:03 13:23 14:33 15:50

Swim 1:09

Bike 6:49

Run 6:00

Finish 14:18

Swim 1:14 1:16 1:19

Bike 5:45 5:19 5:44

Run 4:18 4:59 4:50

Finish 11:29 11:46 12:06

1,150 finishers. Transitions and seconds not included.

Daniel Williams

IM Mont-Tremblant - August 21,2016 AG AG Rank OV Rank M50-54 164 1675

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Rank 184 242 308

1,313 finishers. Transitions and seconds not included. If you have completed an “iron” distance event (or longer) and wish to be recognized in the TCSD newsletter/ website, email TCSD’s Ironman coaches, at imcoach@triclubsandiego.org. That’s the only way they know you are out there competing.

Indicates qualified for IM World’s Championship.

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TCSD CONVERSATION WITH: By Craig Zelent

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Melissa Sosnowski

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I recently had the opportunity to talk triathlon and everything under the sun with TCSD Treasurer Melissa Sosnowski. I could not be happier for this great lady who has become my friend over the past couple of years. Read below and you will see how Melissa has used running and triathlon to improve her life.

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Craig: Did you play any sports when you were growing up? Melissa: Not much…a few intramural-type sports in middle school, but for the most part academics were stressed in my family. Besides, I was a Navy brat and we moved every We ran the 2015 AFC ha lf marathon on our we two and a half years. I went to dding day!!! nine different schools between kindergarten and 12th grade so there was no everything interconnected to lead me to runconsistency. I often think “what if…” I was ning, then to triathlon. encouraged to play sports, would I have done To set the stage, we have to go back to 2006 well? Much to the surprise of my current adult (I can SEE you rolling your eyes, but trust me, friends, I was painfully shy as a child. With movthere’s a point to this). I was 37 years old, just ing all the time, it was just easier to blend into had my third child in four years and I was tired the background. I came out of my shell late in and, <ahem>…thick and slow moving. Prior to high school, but by that time I had missed the 2006, I had run a few 5ks and I think one 8k, formative sporting years, and I just cared about but never took running seriously. I may have where the next party was. averaged one race every year or two, or three. I You took up running late in life. What were was always borderline pudgy and having all the circumstances that launched your run- those kids had exacerbated my problem, so I ning career? decided to run to lose weight. I started from the Melissa: So this is kind of a long story, but I bottom…on an elliptical in my basement for 10 feel that all of the events in my life had a pur- minutes. That’s all I could handle. I made what pose, whether I realized it at the time or not. I called “micro-goals”—tiny goals that would It’s much easier in hindsight to provide how encourage me to continue. Eventually, I worked

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CONVERSATION, continued SPONSORS OF TCSD

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my way off of the elliptical and onto a treadmill all of the races that year. It was really fun, and at the local YMCA. I pretty much never went I was hooked on running. longer than three miles, but I was able to get Or so I thought! to sub-10 minute miles by training alone on the So, let’s just fast forward through to 2011. All treadmill. I’ve got to say are these tidbits: cross-country A college friend of mine who was into run- move, financial ruin, divorce, three young kids, ning convinced me to do the Virginia Beach a stalled career and trying to date after 20 Rock and Roll Half Marathon in September years. Things got a little hairy, as life 2006. I had no idea how to train for anything longer than three miles. I looked online and found the Smart Coach section of the Runner’s World Magazine website. I input my goal time and how often I wanted to work out and it spit out a training plan. I printed it out, followed the plan and showed up for the race. I beat my friend. She was so happy for me she somehow convinced me to do all of the Rock and Roll series races in 2007. Yep, all of them! All five. Hard to believe there series. were ever only five, huh? That Jose 2007, the last of the five race My friend Kim and me at RnR San was back when they actually does sometimes, and I had had bands at the races. Well, we did it— bigger things to worry about. By mid-2011, I Arizona, Nashville, San Jose, Virginia Beach and was stable, single and ready to get into shape. San Diego. Unfortunately, at the time, San I had gained about 50 pounds over the “dark Diego only had a full marathon option—no years” so I decided to start running again. I half. I returned to my trusty online Smart Coach thought the best way to do it was to join runand printed a marathon plan. We had a blast ning groups; besides, I needed to meet people. doing the races and we received a GIANT ROCK For anyone who has not gone through a STAR medal. I think only about 200 people did divorce, you basically lose all of your friends.

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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 triathlon, they can

include running, cycling, tri travels… etc., whatever you think other club members may find interesting.

Share your race report or adventure.

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Submission date is the 17th of each month for the following month’s publication and should include photos whenever possible. Any questions on the submission process, please contact the publisher or editor for complete details. See page three for contact info.

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Richard Duquette’s Sunday morning runs out of Carlsbad became a great way for me to meet other runners (and unexpectedly, triathletes). I signed up for the Silver Strand Half Marathon thinking a flat course would be a great start for my “return to running” (cue Rocky theme song).

A photo was taken of you just before the start of the Silver Strand Half Marathon. How did that change your life?

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Melissa: So here’s the serendipitous part of my Silver Strand experience and how everything came full circle in my running life. A fellow single mom that I had befriended came to the Silver Strand race with me. She was a runner too, but on this day she was my support and cheerleader. She insisted on taking a picture of me as we walked to the start line. To be honest, I was feeling pretty good. I was excited that I had been able to lose weight and get back into racing. Off I went. I had an OK race experience but knew that running was back in my life forever. And that picture my friend took? It ended up as part of my online dating profile. Yep, I had jumped into the insane world of online dating (for the 2nd time, but that’s a whole OTHER story). And guess who saw that photo? A man who had never ran any more than a 10k (once) and was training for his first half marathon. He The 20 11 Silver Strand pictur e that would change emailed me under my life. the guise of getting help to train for his race (and I fell for it!). Whatever he said worked because three and a half years later, that man became my husband! There might have been a few other things that happened during that time, but it’s clear that the indoctrination of running into my life in that basement on the elliptical in 2006 led me to my one true love in 2012! What a long road, but totally worth it! How did you get started racing triathlons and what are your favorite benefits of your TCSD membership? continued on page 10

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CONVERSATION, continued Melissa: I continued to train with running groups and there were a few triathletes in those groups. I had seen the Solana Beach Triathlon in 2011 and was impressed that not everyone “lookedâ€? like an athlete. There were people of all shapes and sizes. Not only that, but everyone was encouraged and cheered, first or last place. That impressed me and planted the seed that would start me in triathlon. At the time, I was still running with Richard’s group. The group would meet for coffee after the run and one day a triathlete showed up (aside from Richard and his wife). Just a random guy that I didn’t know. I mentioned the race I saw and that I was scared to even think about triathlon because I didn’t have confidence in my swim. Let’s just say that by my last sip of coffee, Richard, his wife and this guy, who later I found out was Bruce Meister, a TCSD member, had convinced me that I could do it. I don’t think they know that their infectious enthusiasm was my start in triathlon. If they’re reading this, thanks guys! It was one of those things that you have an argument in your own head about. “Can I? I don’t know how to swimâ€?‌ “No! Well, maybeâ€?... “I don’t have a bikeâ€?â€Śâ€œNo, that’s sillyâ€?â€Śâ€œMaybe, but how would I?â€? And the crazy self-talk continued for a few months. Please be nodding your head like you know what I’m talking about. To dovetail into my timeline above, I had done Silver Strand in

November 2011, met Marc in January of 2012 and joined the Tri Club in February of that same year. In another serendipitous moment, I was talking to a new co-worker about attending the TCSD beginners meeting to see what this “tri club� was all about. Coincidentally, he had just moved here and his wife had already done triathlons. He thought she’d like to come with me. Alexis Barnes and I met at the Tri 101 meeting at Moment Cycles in February of 2012. I liked her immediately. We both joined the Tri Club and started training together. She had already raced triathlons but she didn’t like to train; I wanted to train but was nervous about signing up for a race. We made the perfect pair! The benefits of being a Tri Club member were immediate. I had signed up for the ITU Sprint distance in May 2012 for my first race. Thao Vu put on unofficial training days that were great! I couldn’t believe how many people volunteered their time and went through a huge amount of effort so that I could train! I also went to the Beginner Open Water Swims (BOWS) to learn how to open-water swim; used the JCC masters to train; attended the Saturday Del Mar bike rides (full circle moment: that’s where Marc and I met the men who became the best man and groomsman at our wedding). To this day, the dedication of the TCSD volunteers amazes me. The logistics of getting everything and everyone where they

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You raced Ironman Arizona in 2014. What was that experience like for you? Melissa: I have this very clear picture in my head of going to my first Saturday morning Del Mar bike ride. As I unloaded my bike, a TCSD member who had parked next to me introduced himself. It was Kevin Koresky and as we chatted about my “newbie-ness” he said “trust me, within two years, you will do an Ironman”. I scoffed at the idea. I hadn’t event done my first race yet! Those distances were beyond anything I could imagine. I just knew that they were long enough for me to not be able to memorize the

exact miles, or was it in kilometers?! Those races are for those nutty OCD athletes, not me. Fast forward two years and I was doing an Ironman! There was so much preparation that led up to that race. I wrote a rather long-winded article for the TCSD newsletter about my Arizona experience. It had made such an impression on me. Not only did I have a spectacular training and race experience but Marc proposed to me at the finish line. To say that was one of the best days of my life is an understatement. I felt as if all of the trials and tribulations that I had survived over the “dark years”were very similar to the trials and tribulations I encountered in an Ironman race. The themes of being able to handle whatever was thrown my way, in the race and in life, solidified my confidence to believe in myself. The pudgy mom sweating it out alone in

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CONVERSATION, continued her basement could achieve anything she set her mind to! It was really a transformative moment. For anyone thinking about doing an Ironman, I would encourage them to get a coach and to utilize the TCSD workouts. Both were invaluable. Not to get too “Psych 101” on you, but I would not only look at it as just a physical goal. You will find out very quickly that the mental aspect of the training is far more important. To be adequately prepared, you will be forced to prioritize your life and that will lead to some self-assessments about what is really important to you. It will be transformative in all areas of your life.

What are your favorite races? Melissa: To be honest, any TCSD race is my favorite. They are free and they are fun! What more could you want out of a race?! Being able to hang out with like-minded individuals is awesome. Not only that, but I could be commiserating with someone who is a podium finisher, Olympian, or pro athlete and we all have a shared experience. Triathlon is crazy that way. There’s this camaraderie that transcends athleticism, especially within TCSD. I love that!

What did you do to help Carol Gasaway start the TCSD Youth Program? Melissa: In early 2014, Carol put together a small group of women

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to relaunch the TCSD youth program. Besides me, Linda Rich and Liz Olsen volunteered to help as well. At that point, being a single mom put severe restrictions on my ability to volunteer, so I thought I’d help out because it would allow me a way to volunteer for the club and include my children. I was so impressed with how organized Carol was. We met one time to talk about the overall program and within a month she had put together an outline of the program, developed a mission statement, goals, and membership benefits. She would never take credit, she’s a very humble person (and extraordinary triathlete) but she really was the architect of the program. She had a really clear vision and knew how to execute it well!

You are now serving as the TCSD Interim Treasurer. Thank you for stepping up to the plate to volunteer! What are some of the tasks you do in this role? Melissa: I know everyone is super-excited to learn about the thrilling world of accounting! I pay bills! I review tax returns! I budget! I’ll stop now, I know your heads must be spinning. Seriously, though, I am a CPA by trade, so when the Board approached me to fill in as interim Treasurer earlier this year, it was a “no-brainer”. By this point my schedule had changed to the point that I was no longer able to help Carol so I was in need of

an avenue to volunteer that didn’t take time away from my kids, who had—to my dismay—rejected Triathlon as their sport of choice. Aside from the routine bill-paying stuff, there was some other unfinished business. We had been selling merchandise which required us to get a seller’s permit from California, so I spear-headed that project along with catching us up on prior years sales tax. I track all of the money coming in and going out, so I developed a simple pie chart that summarized our year’s activity in a simple form. I’m also gathering information for a discussion about the Club potentially converting to a nonprofit charity (we are currently a non-profit sports club). In the past, this has been a somewhat divisive topic. My goal is to alleviate that problem by being the provider of information. Therefore, to present the “pros and cons” in an unbiased manner is really important to me. Think of me as the Switzerland of this topic–I’m taking no sides but I think people should base their opinion on facts and information, not

etc. are required to have. The position really made me realize how tough it is to be an officer! It also made me realize that the key requirement for ANY officer is the ability to work in a cooperative manner with the other officers, directors and members of TCSD. If you cannot compromise or do not have the ability to move forward even though you may disagree on the direction, then do NOT become an officer. Cooperation is key!!! TCSD does so many wonderful things and it takes a HUGE amount of effort and planning to make those things happen in the seamless manner that we are accustomed.

What does it mean to you to be on the TCSD Ambassador Team? Melissa: To represent the Club that has given me so much throughout my short four years as a member is amazing. I cannot tell you how many times I think back to the enthusiasm that I experienced in that post-run coffee shop talk. I am now THAT enthusiastic person! I try to recruit just about anyone who will listen to me, telling them stories much like the ones I am sharing today. I

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COACH’S CORNER: Cold Water Wetsuit Guide

By Colin Houghton/The Clymb. Edited by Dean Sprgue

El Niño is here (actually its gone now) and people all over the US are heading out to surf massive breaks, despite the obviously freezing conditions. In order to stay warm out there, we put together a little gear guide for winter open water swimming. In general, it’s all about carefully picking the right wetsuit, booties, gloves, and hood to suit your needs. Choosing what to wear based on the temps, in and out of the water, is the only way to ensure that you’ll stay warm. It’s also important to consider just how cold the water is, winter swimming in California is a lot different from the ice coast of Lake Superior, Minnesota.

WETSUITS Wetsuits are garments that provide thermal insulation, buoyancy, and abrasion resistance to surfers, and of course to people who participate in other water sports/activities. A popular belief is that a wetsuit retains heat by warming a thin layer of water between the suit and your skin, but the insulation actually comes from gas bub-

bles enclosed within the material.

STYLES: There are a variety of wetsuit styles, offering a range of coverage from sleeveless to full-body to women-specific styles. When choosing a suit for winter (or any season), consider not only the degree of warmth, but the range of motion your suit will allow. You can however, be sure that you’ll probably want a full suit for most of winter, which covers all of the legs and arms, to the wrists and ankles. WOMEN SPECIFIC: Women’s specific wetsuits are tailored to include a roomier bust, tapered legs and a reduced shoulder span. Some may even have specific features such as a builtin, mesh-lined bra, and a relief zipper that allows you to answer nature’s call without the burden of pulling your suit on and off. NEOPRENE THICKNESS:

Wetsuits are made from foamed neoprene. Variation on price is reflective of the quality and flexibllity of the neoprene used. Although you may find some

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variation within the specific type of neoprene, your main concern should be the thickness of the material, which is measured in millimeters. Thicker neoprene offers more insulation and floatation properties and is better suited for frigid waters and/or for swimmer who just seem to sink. They are, however also more motion restricting then thinner, stretchier neoprene. Many wetsuits contain a variety of fabric thicknesses and patterns: a warmer layer for the torso and a thinner, more pliable layer for extremities. In general, wetsuits start around 1mm and go all the way up to around 6mm. For winter/cold waters you’ll want something in between 3-5mm. And if event is UAST sanctioned a maximum of 5mm.

Sealed, Tapered & Taped Seams (Glued & Blind Stiched, & 100% Taped): This is your most durable and reinforced option. Interior taping will prevent any water from seeping through. This bomb-proof stitch is recommended for water temperatures colder than 55 degrees.

WETSUIT ACCESSORIS: The addition of gloves, boots, and a hood will go a long way in helping you maintain warmth. They are highly recommended in water colder than 60 degrees.

FIT: You’ll also want your suit to fit like a second skin. If your suit is too loose at the cuffs, sleeves, or collar, water will flush in and out, taking your body heat with it. Wearing booties, gloves, and a hood can reinforce these entryways and help prevent water from seeping in and out. The warmth and protection you’ll receive from your wetsuit should come at the expense of movement only to an extent. Make sure you can squat, move your arms freely, hold your arms over your head, and stretch out your shoulders with only a slight sensation of restriction.

SEAM SEALS When choosing your wetsuit, you will be faced with a number of options for seam stitching and sealant. Although this may seem like a technical detail, sealing stitches are an important aspect to consider, as they afford varying degrees of warmth, comfort, and water-tightness.

Flatlock Stitching:

This stitching will lie flat against your body and cause minimal discomfort. It is intended for water above 62 degrees and may allow for a bit of seepage.

Sealed Seams (Glued & Blind Stiched): This stitching is almost completely watertight. Glued and blind stitched seams are recommended for water that is 55 degrees and warmer.

GLOVES: Gloves are not permitted for any USAT sanctioned event. Non USAT events may allow them. Howver with the advent of “extreme” trtiahlons this rule may change.

BOOTIES:

Basic neoprene booties are soft and pliable, with a classic round toe design. A bootie with an external or internal split toe will increase your foot dexterity. If you are going to be walking or portaging, booties reinforced with traction at the heel and toe will provide extra protection from sharp rocks and coral. Booties are legal for use in USAT sanctioned events but regulated by water temperature.

CAPS/HOODS: Caps and hoods are available in simple neoprene or with a comfortable and moisture-wicking fleece lining. These can be worn alone, or layered under a hooded wetsuit. Be aware that some people experience a degree of claustrophobia when wearing head protection, particularly because they cover your ears or a portion of your face. There are no regulations regarding caps/hoods.

WELCOME NEW TCSD MEMBERS Gianni Agrusa Simone Aldern John Aldridge Rachel Andersen Danny Arnold Aydonat Atasever AJ Atkins Ashley Mae Averion Scott Barrett Cooper Bates Kerry Baumann Pierre Billet Jason Black Tm Booth Mark Bresee Victoria Brinkley Timothy Brogan Elizabeth Buckalew Marcos Caligaris Brian Camberos Noah Carson Joaquin Castaneda Luis Castillo Diane Cheryll Peggy Chin Michael Conner Shannon Coulter Barbara Cox Andrew Cross Stephany Daniell Brandon Darling Robert Dorr Megan Earles Tyler Eppley Christopher Fahlsing Jacob Finnicum Marina Fleming Greg Flynn continued on page 16

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MEMBER PROFILE, cont Steve Franco Tina-Marie Freeman Chris Galando Jeff Galford Richard Guido David Hall Ariel Hananel Alexander Hardick Gloriane Hartdegen Patricia Henline Arturo Hernandez Breanne Hsu Mitsuhiro Iwamoto Markus Jahl Kelly Joyce Kelly Keck Walter Kelly Molly Kent Paul Krukovsky Paul Lantinga Matt Latimer Mike Letourneau Dodie Lewis Kristen Luke Chris Lupo Kurt Madden Raghavendra Mahalingegowda Sophia Martinez Desiree Meunier Kevin Miller Kelly Nesseth Todd Newman Kelli O’Neil Omar Ortega Ian Paule Tom Pawlak Jorgen Pedersen David Piper Kay Pugh D. Rausa

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The Coach

What’s that? Project Speed is one woman’s story of athletic empowerment. This September, Denise Mueller was the first woman in cycling history to attempt a paced bicycle land speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats. What is the Paced Bicycle Land Speed Record? Bicycle records set when the cyclist drafts (rides) behind a motor vehicle to minimize wind resistance. The vehicle is usually modified slightly by adding a tail fairing (an exterior structure) to keep the wind off the cyclist who is riding behind it. Since 1899, motor pacing records have had a long tradition in elite cycling. However, exclusively men have accomplished them. Fewer than a dozen have tried, and some have ended in near disaster. The goal For Denise and her team is to set a Guinness World Book Record as the Fastest Paced Woman on a Bicycle of 153 mph and to beat her coach’s record at the same time.

Ties to San Diego The Rider Mueller is a Carlsbad resident and a mother of three. She is a a self-acclaimed ”adrenaline junkie,” 2014 and 2015 USA Cycling national champion, a world class junior downhill mountain biker, business owner and CEO of Rancho Santa Fe Secuity Systems Inc. And let’s not forget a competitive race car drive, avid runner and triathlete.

Mueller was coached by John Howard. Howard, who knows a thing or two about hi-speed cycling. Howard set the world record of 152.2 mph in 1985 at Bonneville. He is a three time Olympian and also won the fourth Ironman World Championship back in 1981. Four years under coach Howard included a with a variety of training exercises. In addition to physical strength and endurance training on streets and motor pacing on velodromes, Mueller also utilized hypnotherapy and neurofeedback to mentally prepare for the event.

The Bike Mueller’s record-setting bike was custom designed and fabricated out of carbon fiber by Len Lochmiller in conjunction with SD Wheelworks right here in San Diego. It’s outfitted with a pair of 60-tooth chainrings that allow a single crank revolution to propel the machine 125 feet; at lower speeds, Mueller “can’t even pedal” that huge gear, she says. Two hydraulic disc-equipped, 17-inch motorcycle wheels with fixed-gear downhill-bike hubs helped her maintain controlled bike handling.

The Lead Vehicle The pace car was a 2016 Range Rover SVR, donated by Jaguar Land Rover of Carlsbad. Hoehn Motors gutted the interior to add the roll cage, added a front air dam and side and rear air skirts, and rerouted the exhaust to the sides of the vehicle instead of out the rear. Engine modifications we by Cylance. Upon first arrival in Bonneville they were informed the vehicle did not meet safety standars. A Life Line Zero 2000 fire suppression systemn was installed to meet specifications. continued on page 18

CONGRATULATIONS! You are an Ironman, continued MEMBER PROFILE, cont IM Vineman - July 30, 2016 AG AG Rank OV Rank Jeff Fieldhack M 45-49 2 21 Christine Desrochers F 45-49 5 262 Eric Sarbacker M 50-54 16 346 Jeffrey Rousseau M 30-34 52 379 Richard Brownlee M 45-49 65 428 Sue Kopas F 50-54 8 527 Connor Fitzpatrick M 30-34 66 536 Tim Young M 40-44 97 578 Kevin Soehner M 35-39 139 939 Mike Plumb M 55-59 61 1225 Barbara Koppel F 40-44 57 1326 Makoto Toneri M 40-44 219 1594

Swim 0:58 1:13 1:11 1:11 1:10 1:08 1:15 1:20 1:14 1:04 1:50 1:32

Bike 5:12 5:44 5:55 6:21 6:11 6:20 6:37 6:15 5:44 6:13 6:45 6:48

Run 3:18 4:27 4:34 4:04 4:42 4:44 4:27 4:43 6:16 6:53 5:55 7:16

Finish 9:34 11:33 11:52 11:57 12:10 12:28 12:29 12:36 13:36 14:28 14:48 16:06

Swim 0:54 1:14 1:21 1:24 1:26

Bike 6:02 6:26 7:04 7:09 7:38

Run 4:16 4:25 5:34 5:28 6:15

Finish 11:18 12:14 14:19 14:19 15:38

Swim 1:10 1:31

Bike 5:54 8:09

Run 4:19 5:08

Finish 11:35 15:13

Swim 1:06

Bike 6:29

Run 4:40

Finish 12:23

Swim 1:32

Bike 7:07

Run 5:15

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1,729 finishers. Transitions and seconds not included.

Julie Dunkle Megan Gibney Dustin Crawford Angie Crawford Mark Gloven

IM Canada, Whistler - July 24, 2016 AG AG Rank OV Rank F 50-54 3 143 F 35-39 9 310 M 35-39 99 758 F 35-39 31 759 M 55-59 48 988

1,146 finishers. Transitions and seconds not included. IM Lake Placid - July 24, 2016 AG AG Rank OV Rank Craig Woodhouse M 50-54 16 301 Tracy Cohen-Peranteau F 50-54 45 1786 2,271 finishers. Transitions and seconds not included.

Jessica Deree

Challenge Roth - July 17, 2016 AG AG Rank OV Rank F-40-44 52 1992

2,931 finishers. Transitions and seconds not included. IM Austria - June 26, 2016 AG AG Rank OV Rank Daniele Pelessone M 60-64 22 2196 2,409 finishers. Transitions and seconds not included.

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The Pace Car Driver (No ties to San Diego but an important part of Project Speed.) Shea Holbrook, now 26 year old, holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida in interpersonal and organizational communication, with a minor in marketing. She’s a driver coach for the Sports Car Club of America’s Track Night America, a program that gives everyday drivers in regular cars access to race circuits across the country. She started as an elite competitive water skier then made the crossover to auto racing at age 16. She has since races jet dragsters and become a six-race winner in road racing's Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car class and a team co-owner, running Shea Racing with her parents.

Results September 12, 2016, after being towed for approximately 90 miles per hour before Mueller released the tether and continued to pedal behind the car. The tail fairing attached to the Land Rover, created a small pocket that shielded Mueller from wind resistance as she continued to increase her speed. Her top speed run and world record run 147.75mph is in the books. Bad weather cancelled her finals day of speed attempts, where she just might have achieved her second goal of beating her coach’s time. Mueller, Howard and Holbrook consider their Project Speed a success.

CONVERSATION, continued group, and it’s always interesting to hear the stories of what lead them to triathlon and how transformative it is.

What is the funniest thing you have ever seen in training or in a race? Melissa: Funny, but in a tragic way. My husband and I were at Age Group Nationals in Milwaukee (he qualified, not me). We were waiting for his start and watching the first place male swimmer come out of the water. He was SO FAR AHEAD… like three minutes! We couldn’t believe it. We see him enter transition and run down an aisle. Then back UP the aisle. He started jumping up and down waving his hands in the air. He couldn’t find his bike. Although we couldn’t hear him, we knew what he was saying. Probably not printable in our family-friendly newsletter. He ran up and down the aisles four or five times, jumping and waving, it was almost cartoonish, we had to laugh. Eventually a volunteer tried to help him find his bike but he was in such a frantic state that he couldn’t communicate properly. He eventually found his bike, but by that time a few more guys had entered transition and they knew where their bikes were. Needless to say, he lost his lead! It provided me with a good lesson to make sure that I know where my bike is in transition. It’s also helpful that I’m such a slow swimmer–it’s usually the only one left!

If you could waive a magic wand over the sport, what would you like to change? Melissa: Cost. It’s so expensive to get started in the sport. I think that’s one of the greatest barriers for a lot of people, besides finding time to train. Even if you can gather the equipment, the races are extraordinarily expensive. That’s what makes TCSD so great! I found most of my equipment through the TCSD classified ads. TCSD-ers are more than willing to cut you a deal if

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you are putting their equipment to good use. What I didn’t purchase through the classifieds, I WON at the monthly meetings–Rudy helmet, Rudy sunglasses (my favorite), a GARMIN 510 for my bike (given to me by Andy Potts, no less!!!), various gift certificates, I had an amazing raffle run the first year or two!

What are your future goals in the sport? Melissa: I’m a goal-oriented person, so I could go on forever in answering this question. Improving my swim so that it is in line with my ranking in the bike and run is my top triathlon goal. I’m a runner, so a lot of goals center on improving my run speed. Qualifying for both the Boston and New York marathons were goals that I had never even thought possible two years ago but I did it in 2015! I’ve learned to taper my expectations because it can be overwhelming and it’s easy to get caught up in the “me, me, me” aspect of training. I have a full time job, a wonderful husband and four kids at home (and 1 not at home) so our lives are busy, and the need for balance is paramount. I have come to accept that there is only so much training I can do to achieve my goals. I’m willing to be patient. I recently heard a quote by Arthur Ashe that sums it up perfectly: “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” That has certainly been true for me and I feel like my journey has just begun! Melissa, thank you so much for sharing your story. We are lucky to have you on the TCSD team. And Marc and your kids are really lucky to have you in their lives. I have a feeling that any goal you set your mind on has met its match. Good luck in all you do! 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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