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TRIATHLON CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
IT’S THE LAW:
Welcome New Members Weekly Workout Calendar You’re a Half Ironman
AQUATHLON Thursday, September 13th Location: La Jolla Shores see page 6 for details
SEPTEMBER CLUB MEETING Sunday, September 16th Special Guest
Mike Ergo
presented by Babbittville Radio Location: Function Smart 10803 Vista Sorrento Parkway, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 452-0282 map: http://tinyurl.com/29z7587 see page 3 for details
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Tri News
By Richard L. Duquette, Esq.
Why It Makes
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to Hire a Lawyer Fast! All too often I see prospective clients delay in hiring a bicycle injury lawyer. They have a lot of reasons for doing so, ranging from uncertainty about the merits of their case to wanting to avoid the appearance of being overly litigious. However, injured bicyclists should keep in mind that (1) the risks of hiring a bicycle injury attorney are minimal, and (2) delays can prejudice their case. So, let me offer you a few tactical reasons to quickly hire a trained trial lawyer.
1.Zealous Representation and Contingency Fees Minimize Risk When you hire a lawyer, you authorize him or her to act on your behalf. In fact, a lawyer has a fiduciary duty to zealously protect your interests. (CRPC 3-110). A zealous and competent advocate brings many benefits to a client.One of the most important things a good lawyer knows to do is to strike while the iron is hot. It is important to combat a misconception common to the “wait and see” approach. Part of
an attorney’s role is to assess the strength of your case. It’s only after they do this that they can begin to craft the best arguments and strategy. This is one reason why personal injury cases are generally handled on a contingency fee basis. The client pays nothing up front, and the attorney takes the case knowing that they will only get paid if they obtain positive results for the client. A personal injury lawyer is therefore just as invested in the outcome of the case as the plaintiff is. So while an injured bicyclist’s first instinct might be to wait until you know more about whether you have a good case before they talk to a lawyer, this instinct is wrong. Call a lawyer first. An experienced lawyer will be able to evaluate your case early and decide whether it is worth taking. If someone is willing to take on your case on a contingency fee, it means they believe it’s a good case. An attorney with the confidence and the resources to immediately start work on your case is a tremendous advantage.
2. Investigation and Evidence Gathering There’s a reason why delaying a claim is one of the three key strategies of insurance companies. Delays benefit defendants, not plaintiffs. Trained continued on page 14
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CONTACTS Triathlon Club of San Diego P.O. Box 910692 San Diego, California 92191 www.triclubsandiego.org Send correspondence to the address above or contact President, Kai Nakamura. Membership & Renewal $75/year, $60 active military (w/active ID). Additional years available at discount. TCSD membership (online) at triclubsandiego.org/join/ 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 myhideano@hotmail.com and/or Alexis Barnes at asdbarnes@yahoo.com Contributing Writers: Richard Duquette, Polly Hendy, and Craig Zelent w/Andy Thacher.
TRI ESSENTIALS
TCSD MONTHLY MEETING
Monday, September 17 6:00-7:30pm
Sunday, September 16 5:15-7:30pm
TriClub Essentials will tell you everything you need to know about the TCSD! All are welcome - members AND non-members! Whether you’re a new member, just curious about the sport, or a long time triathlete looking for a club to join, this meeting is for you! Come learn about all the member benefits of belonging to the TriClub such as: Free races each month with chip timing including regular club triathlons, aquathlons, beginner triathlons, and duathlons (with food!) - Group workouts including openwater swims, track workouts, and social bike rides - Monthly meetings with worldchampion athletes, food, awesome raffles, and more! - Social events - New friendships! Non-members are welcome so bring a friend!
Location: Leucadia Pizza (UTC) 7748 Regents Rd. San Diego, CA 92122 map: http://tiny.cc/q9hlry
Join us for another one of Bob Babbit’s fabulous interviews. This month he interviews Mike Ergon and shares how triathlon changed this Iraq War verteran’s trajectory in life. .......The year was 2004 and Mike Ergo was in his second deployment to Iraq. He was an infantry team leader and during the second battle of Fallujah, the bloodiest battle of the Iraq War, Mike ended up with shrapnel in his neck but 29 others made the ultimate sacrifice.
When Ergo returned home, the guilt he felt for surviving while his friends did not, led him to drug and alcohol abuse. At one point his wife told him that he had to become clean and sober or she’d be leaving him. The message was received loud and clear. He stopped drinking on July 11, 2012 and eventually became a father of two and started working out again. Training became part of his therapy and eventually he found the amazing sport of triathlon. He decided to compete with the names of his fallen comrades on his racing kit. Schedule: 4:45 Setup/Food (Volunteers Needed - Just show up!) 5:15 Food/Social begins 6:00 Meeting begins with Club Announcements followed by Interview/Q&A
Contact/Questions: Deborah Jones, deborah.jonessd@gmail.com
Location: FunctionSmart Physical Therapy Function Smart 10803 Vista Sorrento Parkway, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92121
RSVP to: http://tiny.cc/lw2rty
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All dates and events subject to change. * Refer to the Club’s website/calendar for additional workouts and latest information.
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WELCOME NEW TCSD MEMBERS Miguel Alvarez-Cabanillas Melissa Bartow
TCSD BOARD MEMBERS President
Kai Nakamura
president@triclubsandiego.org
Vice President
Darrell Steele
vicepresident@triclubsandiego.org
Treasurer
Melissa Sosnowski
treasurer@triclubsandiego.org
Secretary
Tracy Cohen-Peranteau secretary@triclubsandiego.org
Program and Events Officer
Tim Price
Marketing Office
Marison Beniek
Jeff Becker
TCSD Board of Directors
Jeff Boetig
TCSD Board Advisor
Matthew Broncato Jane Chambers Lorna Ciccone
eventsdirector@triclubsandiego.org marketing@triclubsandiego.org bod@triclubsandiego.org
Brian Long
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TCSD Mentors
TCSD VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS James Ismailoglu
james@triclubsandiego.org
Dean Rosenberg
coaches@triclubsandiego.org
Steve Tally
coaches@triclubsandiego.org
Bike Case Rentals
Diana Witt
diana@wittproperties.com
Club Historian
Ian Kelly
ikelly@triclubsandiego.org
Ironman Coaches
Craig Zelent
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Membership Director
James Ismailoglu
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Thomas Hardy
Newsletter Editor
Alexis Barnes
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(718) 216-8555
Viveca Hess
Newsletter Publisher
Dean Sprague
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Anna Kochalko
Pro Athlete Ambassasor
Guto Antunes
Guto@fitexecution.com
Race Director, Aquathlon
Tim Price
eventsdirector@triclubsandiego.org
Kimberly Cody
Beginner Coaches
Jojo Cuarto Taylor Dunne Erich Flessner April Guerieri Lynn Hamilton
Jaime Maestro Nicole McCoy
Expo Coordinator
Race Director, Duathlon Race Director, Triathlon
Kyle McEachern
Social Director
Marsha Connors Wingler marshawingler@yahoo.com
Spencer Phillipo
Social Media Director
Jennifer Potter
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Jillian Pillsbury
Sponsorship Director
Tina Valle
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Vicki Smith
Swim Director
Chris Costales
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Swim Director, Open Water
Trevor King
trevor@EnergyLabTraining.com
TCSD Cares
Steve Tally
stally@triclubsandiego.org
Bryful Sun Byron Walker
Track Coach, UTC (Spring/Summer) Bill Gleason
gleasoncoaching@gmail.com
Mark Alfaro Volunteer Coordinator
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Youth Team Coach
Judi Carbary
Web Administrators
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events@triclubsandiego.org
(858) 717-1114
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TCSD OFFICIAL WEEKLY WORKOUT SUMMER 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.
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Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
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Location: Tamarack Beach.
6:00 PM
Ocean Swim in La Jolla
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7:00 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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Rehabilitation
Location: Tamarack Beach.
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6:15 PM
Track Workout at Torrey Pines High, Coached session San Diego.
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Run and Strength Workout at Grossmont College, Coached session College Dr., El Cajon.
6:30 PM
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.
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Wednesday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim, advanced/expert swimmers
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Bike Workout in Central San Diego, Coached session
6:00 PM
Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
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Trail Run
7:00 PM
LJHS Swim Workout (Coggan Family Aquatic Complex)
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Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions Biofeedback McKenzie Method
Strength and Conditioning Programs
Customized Online Exercise Programs
Thursday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim in Carlsbad 6:15 AM Pannikin Bike Ride
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Location: Pannikin - 7467 Girard Ave., La Jolla.
5:30 PM
Beginnners’ Open Water Swim (BOWS)
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Open Water Swim Workout
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Location: Ventura Cove, Mission Bay
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Friday 6:30 AM First light ocean Swim 5:30 PM
Women’s Health
Functional Flexibility Programs
Location: Pulse South Bay, 1020 Tierra Del Rey # A2, Chula Vista. •
Active Release Techniques®
Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Location: La Jolla Cove.
6:00 PM
Orthopedic Rehabilitation Sports Medicine
Location: Pannikin - 7467 Girard Ave., La Jolla.
6:00 AM Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
We are a Sports Physical Therapy facility dedicated to finding and treating the underlying biomechanical problems that lead to common sports injuries.
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Location: La Jolla Cove.
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(858) 452-0282
Saturday 8:00 AM Bike Workout, TCSD Group Ride
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Ask for the special TCSD rate for our Active Release Techniques® Services
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, Solana Beach.
8:30 AM Bike Workout, Group Ride
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Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station.
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Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station.
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Sunday 8:00 AM Bike Workout, Group Ride
* Refer to the Club’s website/calendar for additional workouts and latest information.
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CONGRATULATIONS! You are a Half-Ironman! 2018 Ironman 70.3 World Championships in South Africa AG AG Rank OV Rank Swim Bike Run Henri Morales M 45-49 42 614 0:27 2:30 1:33 Mark Ford M 55-59 37 1451 0:29 2:47 1:37 Stefanie Flynn F 30-34 50 1925 0:29 2:43 1:55 3,674 Finishers. Transitions and seconds not included.
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e are always looking for race reports. Share your latest experience, your first or 500th event. No two races are the same. Stories need not be just about triathlons, they can include running, cycling and/or whatever you think other club members december find interesting. Without content this newsletter will end up being just ads and that is no fun. Submissions date is the 18th of each month for the following months publication and should include photos whenever possible. Any questions on the submission process, please contact the publisher or editor for complete details. See page three for contact info.
Share your race report or adventure.
September TCSD AQUATHLON #4 Location: La Jolla Shores Beach. Directions: http://tiny.cc/5uufvy End of Vallecitos/South Showers, Tower 30
Schedule: Registration Opens: 5pm Course Talk: 5:40pm Race Start: 6pm Food: Post-race
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Distances: 1000 meter swim, 5k beach/sand run
Thursday, September 13th 6pm Swim: 1000 meters Run: 3.1 miles
Definition of aquathlon: A typical aquathlon is a run/swim/run combination; however it is not uncommon to see a two-stage race which is simply a swim/run combination. Beginner friendly version will also be offered. course. You don’t want to miss any of the TCSD Summer Aquathlons!
2018 TCSD CLUB RACES September 23 - Triathlon, Fiesta Island (permit pending) October 20 - Triathlon, Fiesta Island (permit pending) November - TBD December date TBD - 10K, Mission Beach
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TCSD CONVERSATION WITH: By Craig Zelent
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member Andy Thacher. Andy has done more races than any person I know. This interview will be published just after Andy represents Team USA at
the Aquathlon World Championships in Denmark. Andy has had a very impressive racing career, and I know you’ll enjoy getting to know him. . league team. I had the opportuton, BC, Canada ic nt Pe in s nity to play at a lot of real nice ld or W ITU Aquathlon All set for 2017 indoor tennis courts. I had some success and won a few matches against similarly seeded players from other teams. I had fun, but knew it Craig: What sports did you do as a kid? Andy: As a kid, I grew up in the suburbs of Salt wasn’t really my sport. In 8th and 9th grade, I switched sports and Lake City, Utah. I liked sports and had the desire became an age group swimmer. I competed in a and the work ethic to succeed but lacked the natural talent especially in those sports that variety of events, but breaststroke was by far my required hand-eye coordination and was a little best stroke. My younger brother and I started overweight. My athletic journey began in the age group swimming together. Our parents would spring of my second grade year as a runner. Our take us to swim meets all over the state. I wasn’t class was given the opportunity to run laps at a very fast swimmer, but as I worked at it I saw lunchtime around a quarter-mile loop around a improvement. In high school, I was the back-up goalie for set of four telephone poles. We could earn rewards based on achieving certain mileage the water polo team and competed in the breast goals. My friends and I started running during stroke and individual medley for the swim team. our lunch hour after we ate lunch. As time went Our water polo team took second in state my on, the time it took to eat lunch got shorter and sophomore year and won state my junior and shorter and the amount of running got longer senior year. As the number two goalie, I got a lot and longer. I ended up finishing the school year of playing time in practice scrimmages, junior with the second highest cumulative total varsity games, and varsity games when we had a comfortable lead. My high school’s swim team mileage – 125 mile. In third through sixth grade, I played little won state all three years. During swim season, league baseball as an outfielder and a second we were swimming 8,000 to 10,000 yards a day. baseman. I wasn’t very good at baseball but had Although I was one of the slowest swimmers on fun. In 7th grade, I played on a junior tennis my high school’s swim team, I managed to letter
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CONVERSATION, continued in water polo and swimming my junior and senior years. At the end of my junior year of high school, in May of 1980, I ran my first road race, the Farmington 5000, in 21:21. My dad and my two brothers also ran in the race. I ended up finishing ahead of my dad and two brothers. After the race, I realized I had some talent as a runner and might have a future in the sport. I ran the mile and two-mile in track my senior year. I was the top distance runner for my high school’s mediocre track team. My best times in high school were 5:15 for the mile and 11:15 for the two-mile.
What was your first triathlon like Andy: My first triathlon was the Big Bear Evolution Multisport Contact: Chris Holley www.evolutionmultisport.com www.chrisholleyhealthcoach
Triathlon in July of 1988. The triathlon consisted of a half mile swim, an 18-mile bike, and a four-mile run. The water was cold, and I didn’t have a wetsuit so I swam in a speedo. I had a slow swim - 21:41. I had a bike split of 51:26 on my Centurion LeMans bike with clip-on aero bars and pedals with cages. My run split was 24:43. I finished 237th overall and 69th in my age group.
What did you like most about this new sport of triathlon? Andy: The thing I liked most about the
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new sport of triathlon was the challenge and variety learning to master the three different sports that make up a triathlon. Especially, back in the early days of triathlon, there were a lot of single-sport specialists trying out the sport. As a result, there were lots of position changes during the races. Also, the variety allowed me to supplement my run mileage with lower injury risk.
You have done more races than anyone I know. How many races have you done? Andy: Through June 2018, I have done approximately, 2043 races. I have done 173 triathlons (including two half-ironman distance triathlons, 72 duathlons, 111 aquathlons, 35 swim races, 4 aquabike races, and 1648 running races (including 18 marathons & 105 half marathons).
At your peak, what would be the most races you have done in a calendar year? Andy: The most races I have done in a calendar year is 112 in 2013. This consisted of 79 running races (including 5 half-marathons), 12 triathlons, four duathlons, seven aquathlons, and 10 swim races. Since 2007, I have been consistently doing around 80-90 races a year. The number of races per year grew steadily from 79 in 2007 to 105 in
athletic career, I’ve done the bulk of my training alone in the early morning hours. My favorite parts of race day are (1) the opportunity to catch up with friends who share similar interests, whom I’ve met at previous races. (2) The chance to make new friends who you already have something in common with. (3) Races enable me to push myself harder and dig deeper than I can in training. (4) The opportunity to swim, bike, or run with
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The Sand Hollow Triathlon – it’s a sprint triathlon in the Southern Utah town of Hurricane. The race is very scenic and well organized. The swim is in a reservoir surrounded by sandstone mountains, the bike is rolling hills around the perimeter of the reservoir, and the run is an out-and-back rolling hill course. The race takes place in late May, and the weather conditions are usually ideal. Ogden Triathlon – the triathlon started at a lake in the mountains east of Ogden, Utah. The triathlon consisted of a one-mile lake swim, a 37.5 mile bike that went around the lake, down a canyon, and finished at a high school in Ogden, the run was a 10K on a loop course around the city of Ogden. The race took place in late July. St. George Marathon – the marathon starts in the mountains east of St. George in Southern Utah. The first 20 miles of the race are a scenic rolling downhill course coming down the mountain while the last 10K are
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What are your favorite parts about race day that you can’t get on an ordinary training day? Andy: Through most of my
other people around your same speed, and (5) the perks you get from races – t-shirts. food, and drawings.
What are some of your favorite destination races? Andy: My favorite desti-
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2012 and reached a peak in 2013 of 112. From 2014 to 2016, the number of races per year was in the mid-80’s to low 90’s range. In 2017, I decided to cut back a little on the racing due to cost constraints and the rest of life getting busier. In 2017, I did 66 races and am on pace to do about the same number in 2018. It was never my goal to hit a certain number of races in a year, I just did races that looked interesting to me and that were reasonably priced or were part of a series I was doing. Entry fees alone for the races during the peak years ranged from $3,500 to $4,000 per year.
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mostly level through the city of St. George. The marathon takes place in early October and can be a little cold and rainy at the start. Deseret News Marathon – the marathon starts in the mountains east of Salt Lake City, crosses over between two canyons, runs through the University of Utah campus, runs along the parade route in downtown Salt Lake City where the crowds are lined up for the parade, and finishes at a park in downtown Salt Lake City. The race takes place on July 24th, which is a state holiday in Utah, and can get a little warm, but has an early start time.
You have an impressive streak of racing every Aquathlon World Championships since Edmonton 2014. These include Chicago 2015, Cozumel 2016, Penticton 2017 and most recently in Denmark this past July. What have been your favorite parts of these experiences? Andy: I have gone to Aquathlon Worlds for the past five years as part of Team USA and this last July in Denmark. My favorite parts of these experiences are (1) the honor of representing your country at a major sporting event where you are competing against athletes from all over the world. Ever since I watched the 1972 Summer Olympics, I had always dreamed of
group around you throughout the whole race, whereas in most races at some point there is separation from most of the people in my age group. (3) The opportunity to see new places that I don’t know if I’d make it to otherwise.
What are some of the dumbest things you have done during your endurance sport career? Andy: The dumbest things I have done as a multisport athlete were (1) at the Southern Nevada Road Runners Club Half Ironman in May of 1990 (my second triathlon). The swim was at Lake Mead, and water temperature was in the high 50’s. I didn’t have a wetsuit, so I did the swim in a speedo. I got mild hypothermia during the swim, so when I got to the swim-to-bike transition my legs didn’t work and I couldn’t get on my bike. Fortunately, it was a warm day in Las Vegas so after my body warmed up, I was finally able to get on my bike. My transition time was around eight minutes. After this race, I bought my first wetsuit.
(2) In July of 1991, I misread the race information and read that the bike portion was a 37.5K and didn’t find out until around 18 miles into the bike that the distance wasn’t 37.5K, and the race would finish at a high school in Ogden. The bike course went around the perimeter of the mountain lake, and I thought that the triathlon would all take place near the lake. Once I found out that we were finishing at the high school in Ogden, I had no idea how long the bike actually was. After we did the loop around the perimeter of the lake, the bike course headed down a canyon into Ogden and finished at the high school. It turned out the 2018 ITU Aquath bike portion was actually lon Worlds in Midd elfart, Denmark. 37.5 miles. making it to the Olympics. I figure (3) In August of 1991, at the Mike and for me, competing at worlds is the closest I’ll Rob’s Most Excellent Half Ironman Triathlon ever get to the Olympic experience. (2) The around 40 miles into the bike leg, I hit a patch level of competition at worlds is a level above of rough road and my bike frame pump came most of the other races. The main difference at loose. I caught the pump before it hit the worlds is that you have people in your age
ground. I carried the pump in my left hand during the remainder of the bike leg and my hand cramped up.
Who have been the most influential people in your life? Andy: The most influential people in my life who helped shape
What are your favorite benefits of TCSD membership? Andy: My favorite benefits of membership in TCSD are the club
my athletic career were (1) my younger brother, Dan. My brother Dan and I started age group swimming at the same time. I had the drive and the work ethic, but my brother had the talent. I would drag my brother to swim practice, and we both improved over time, but my brother was always faster than me. Friendly, brotherly rivalry kept me motivated to improve and try to get faster. (2) My dad & mom, Jim & Pauline, were very supportive of us pursuing sports growing up. They would take me to practice and competitions all over the state. (3) Coach Killpack, my high school swim coach. Although, I was one of the slowest swimmers on the team my coach didn’t give up on me. As a result, I improved over time and learned how to train as a swimmer.
races, especially the aquathlons. The club races are a lot of fun, have good competition, and always have good food. Also, I like the club meetings and hearing from the pros. Most of all, I appreciate the friends I have made since joining TCSD and who share a love for the sport.
If you could waive a magic wand over the sport of triathlon, what would you change? Andy: The main thing I would change in the sport of triathlon is the swim/bike/run ratios of the standard distance triathlons to make it more balanced. Most triathlons are bike heavy and shortchange the swim. I would shorten the bike leg and lengthen the swim to make it more balanced. To figure out the appropriate distances, I would use a mathematical formula based on world record times or Olympic qualifying standards for the standard distances of the current Olympic distance triathlon (1500 meter swim, 40K bike, and 10K run) to get the three legs more equal in terms of time to complete.
What have been the most important events of your life? Andy: The most important events in my life have been (1) graduating valedictorian of my high school class in 1981, (2) finishing college at the University of Texas at Austin with a Master’s degree in Accounting in 1985, (3) getting married to Julie in 1986 (4) moving to San Diego and getting my first real job in accounting in 1986, (5) the birth of my daughter Melissa in 1987 & my son Timothy in 1990, (6) my divorce in 1993, and (7) my marriage to continued on page 12
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IT’S THE LAW, continued trial lawyers immediately begin to collect evidence because they know that the victim (Plaintiff) has the burden of proof.Obtaining favorable evidence early on helps meet the burden of proof. This includes compiling witness statements, taking hospital pictures, scene photos, skid marks to prove speed, “black box” and Garmin computer data, damaged helmets to prove a severe impact, police reports, medical records, and more. As I previously explained in another article (see “Evidence Wins Bicycle Injury Cases”), evidence is essential to winning your case and defeating frivolous insurance defenses. To that end, it’s critical to hire an investigator, obtain the defendant’s admissions of fault, and insurance policy limits information as soon as possible to beat the insurance adjuster’s advice to remain silent. The police do the same thing in criminal cases. Whenever possible, they obtain evidence and statements directly from the “bad guy” before they get a chance to “lawyer up” (or, in the case of a bicycle injury, before the defendant is told by the insurance adjuster to remain silent). Having defendant admissions and knowing the insurance policy limits helps the trial lawyer effectively size up the case. Locking in the defendant’s story is key before it changes. Ultimately, this saves clients time and money in resolving the case early, as opposed to resorting to lengthy and costly litigation to pin down the facts. Getting admissions of fault and witness statements while memories are still fresh and before insurance lawyers have had a chance to coach the defendant not only gives you an early advantage in negotiations, but also strengthens your case in litigation. The testimony of a well-coached
defendant and the best-drafted denials of liability are simply no match for an early admission of liability.
3. Avoiding “Claw Back” Liens Just because you’re not in a rush to file a lawsuit does not mean that other interested parties aren’t sniffing around for the money that you are entitled to. Hospitals and health insurance companies will attempt early on to discover the bad guy’s deep pockets liability carrier to put a lien against your claim.This slows the settlement process and increases your expenses. You see, if you don’t receive valid notice of a lien, in some cases you can resolve a case without having to fight the collections agents attempts to “claw back” repayment, and instead negotiate from a position of power having the settlement funds in your possession and not held hostage by conditioning settlement on lien payments. Moving quickly on your case is the best way to protect yourself and ensure that you receive the maximum net recovery. What unsuspecting victims/plaintiffs don’t know is that while they are in the hospital, financial service agents will approach them for releases to later get medical records and police reports with the deep pocket insurance carrier’s identity. They make it sound friendly and helpful, but just because they are providing your medical treatment does not mean that they have your legal and financial interests in mind. In reality, these agents are only looking to take a large part of your injury settlement by way of “balance billing” the difference between what your health insurance contractually paid, and the gross full bill not covered by health insurance. In some cases, this is illegal.
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In the internet age, victims/plaintiffs often post about the traumatic crash events on social media or discuss them with friends and relatives via email. Had they consulted an attorney sooner, they would have understood that this is a case killer and been advised against it. It doesn’t even matter if you think the information you are sharing is harmful or not. The insurance companies will troll for anything you say publicly about the case in the claims evaluation stage, and will often demand private statements in unprotected emails and Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram posts in discovery. Once they obtain this information, they will know how to use it to weaken your case. In cases of an offhand statement that makes it seem like you are acknowledging fault, or evidence that you are less hurt than you claim to be, they will use this against you in devastating fashion. But they will also use information that strengthens your case to their own advantage. If they are able to evaluate your case independently of what you share with them directly, they will use this to conceal their bargaining position to you and possibly mislead you into settling for less than they would be ultimately willing to offer. Having a trial lawyer warn the victim/plaintiff early on prevents these mistakes and helps save costs by efficiently settling cases without the confusion caused by irresponsible social media usage. The temptation to overshare on social media is powerful, but can destroy your case. On the other hand, communications to an experienced trial lawyer are protected by the attorney-client privilege. The confidentiality and safe guidance that goes with that is worth its weight in gold.
5. Designing a Damages Strategy Any experienced trial lawyer knows that every case should be prepared at the outset as if it is going to trial. This doesn’t mean your case will go to trial, but that level of preparation will assist in maximizing your damages, and consequently maximize your net recovery. Early preparation is key to telling a coherent story that not only shows liability, but also damages. Defense attorneys love to pounce on gaps in medical treatment. Arguably, if the victim/plaintiff was hurt, they would seek immediate and consistent treatment. Gaps in treatment undermine damages awards in several ways. They can be used to show that the plaintiff isn’t hurt as badly as they claim, or that some injuries are from an unrelated incident. They can also be used to show that the plaintiff is not taking diligent steps to mitigate their damages. Experienced plaintiff’s attorneys will advise their clients regarding the legal implications of their treatment decisions. There are at least three extremely important areas that a good lawyer will help their client here: Knowing to tell your doctors to provide disability slips to show your physical limits helps establish the basis for your pain, suffering, and time off work.
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IT’S THE LAW, continued Getting a referral slip to physical therapy and for medication also helps you get well, which is required. The victim/plaintiff must fairly mitigate and document his/her damages. Finally, seeing the right experts to evaluate and testify to the extent of your damages and the need for future medical treatment is critical to maximizing your recovery. So, please do yourself a favor, hire an experienced bicycle injury trial lawyer early on. Don’t “wait and see,” and don’t hire a discount lawyer. Don’t waste your time and potentially sabotage your case with indecision. If many athletes in the bicycling and triathlon community recommend the experienced trial lawyer, hire
him and take immediate action. “Speed kills” is a truism across many contexts. In the legal context, speed kills the insurance company lawyer tactics that are designed to deny, delay, and defend against your claim—all at your expense. Richard Duquette is a local Carlsbad, California Personal Injury who, since 1983, has mixed law with his love of bicycling and surfing from Baja to Bali. He can be reached via e-mail at rlduquette@911law.com. His website with additional articles and information is www.911law.com.
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Are You Addicted to Triathlon
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Triathlon is a vehicle that delivers in many ways. As a hobby, it provides us with challenges, rewards, physical changes and achievement. But for a large number of us it becomes more than just a hobby, it becomes the major player in our day-to-day lives and we become consumed. What starts off as a friendly dare – to enter your first race, soon spirals out of control to the point where you’re thinking about it 24/7. Yes, commitment and dedication are key to success but not to the extent where you know nothing else. Imagine if triathlon were taken away from you tomorrow, what would you do?
I’m going to take you through a few tips to maintain that healthy balance, so you can avoid triathlon becoming an unhealthy addiction.
Have friends outside of Swim, Bike & Run The time and effort we spend training can be made a lot more bearable when shared with others. With the highs and lows that we experience it’s nice to have friends who share our enthusiasm for a new piece of kit, our excitement for the next race or our fatigue during a heavy training block. So naturally, our training partners become the people we spend the most time with. However having a circle of friends who are only triathletes, can also become very competitive, comparative and sometimes even claustrophobic. Maintaining friendships outside of triathlon is vital to ensuring that balance. Believe it or not there is a world outside of our
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FROM THE COUCH, continued triathlon ‘bubble’! It can be quite sobering to spend time with other people who actually don’t care what power you just rode, or how far you’re about to swim. Talking about something other than triathlon can be refreshing.
tions of time, so when you are at home it’s important to be present. Make time for doing things together that don’t revolve around your training. Talk about what’s going on with them. Maybe even arrange a weekly date night or family outing.
Health should always come before Performance
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We’ve all been there, you’ve felt a little niggle or you’re running a temperature, but you think ‘Oh, one session won’t hurt’, and before you know it you’re laid up in bed for two weeks. The trouble with us Type-A’s is that we don’t know when to say “No!” and that can land us in dangerous territory. It’s fair to say I think we all know someone who has been riding that path for too long. Maybe they have been diagnosed with adrenal fatigue, they’ve had injury after injury or they’ve burnt out. Mental health has been even more prominent in the media recently and regardless of our athletic ability and the goals we set it’s important not to ignore. When we become consumed we can allow an overwhelming amount of pressure take over -the pressure to succeed against all odds. So when we become focused on a race and completing all our sessions it’s important to also remember that we need to think about what is best for our body and mind, long-term. If we want to keep doing triathlon for 10, 20, 30 years to come, adopting this ‘training smarter’ approach is essential for our wellbeing.
Don’t neglect your relationships
The majority of us are lucky enough to have the support of a partner, parents, children or siblings. As your ‘support crew’ they come to watch you race, put up with you always being tired and are woken by your alarm at 4.30am six days a week. They are the ones who have to listen to what training sessions you have or what times you have done. Lots of us with have partners or families who are sacrificing a lot so we can chase our dreams. Unfortunately, many of us know someone whose personal relationships have suffered because of triathlon. Training takes you away from the home for large por-
Triathlon is not a cheap sport as we have all come to realise. Even if you aren’t investing in the latest bike or wetsuit upgrade, you’re constantly forking out for spares, repairs and training fees. However, when we do give in to our latest purchase, a question that we don’t often ask ourselves (to the relief of retailers) is ‘Does this match my ability?’ I’m not saying that if you’re a mid-pack age group athlete you can’t go for the top of the range equipment, it’s your money and that’s your decision. But make sure you have invested in the things that are going to help you build a better body. This could be a proper bike fit, strength training sessions, nutritional guidance or regular massage. Think of yourself as a car, if your engine isn’t working, buying a new spoiler isn’t going to make you go faster. By getting these foundations in place the new aero helmet or race wheels you want can be better justified.
Do you use your Training Peaks calendar as your diary? Don’t let your whole life be dictated by your training schedule. Make sure you have something planned for your week that isn’t training or work. Yes, you have invested a lot of time, money and effort into crossing that finish line but for most of us, triathlon doesn’t pay the bills. If something doesn’t go to plan on race day you don’t want to feel like you wasted the last three months. Take time in your week to step outside the ‘bubble’. This will keep the fire burning, allow you to gain perspective and reset yourself for the week ahead. This wasn’t intended as shock therapy but more as a tool to keeping things in check. We can become consumed without even knowing it so sometimes a little reality check can be just what we need.
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