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Tim O’Donnell in Kona TCSD Contacts/Events Welcome New Members Board Members
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TRIATHLON CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
FALL TCSD EVENTS
CLUB TRIATHLON Saturday, November 30th Location: Fiesta Island 5am Volunteer Setup 6am Transition Opens 6:50am Course Talk 7am Race Starts 8:30am Awards and cleanup Format: 700m swim, 20k bike, 4 mile run
KONA VIEWING PARTY December 12th looks for details online
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2019 Race Schedule 4 Weekly Calendar 5 Congratulations IM Finishers 6
TCSD Conversation TCSD Out ‘n About
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Tri News
Tim O’Donnell’s
By Matt Bach
Record-Setting Performance in
Kona
When the cannon went off in Kailua Bay at 6:25am, no one expected Tim O’Donnell to land on the podium. Not even Tim O’Donnell (TO). Having rebroken his foot six weeks ago in the same place that he originally broke it in 2018, TO was happy just to be on the start line. But sometimes when the pressure is off, magic happens. After a choppier swim, with swells that even made the Naval Academy grad seasick, Tim emerged from the water in the lead pack of eight men in 47:38, just one minute off of the Kona swim course record despite the conditions. All the men transitioned almost exactly in two minutes so as to not give their competitors an inch at the beginning of the ride. Knowing that a large contingent of uber-
bikers would be coming out of the water with a deficit looking to regroup and chase down the lead pack, the eight went to work. The pack quickly whittled down to five and that included 2x Olympic Gold Medalist and Kona rookie Alistair Brownlee and 2x IRONMAN World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Jan Frodeno. Maurice Clavel, a German pro, made a name for himself by leading the race and setting the pace on the way to Hawi while Josh Amberger, the Aussie superswimmer, tagged along in the group. Near Hawi, Amberger and Clavel fell back to leave TO, Alistair and Frodeno in a small front pack, now just 2.5 minutes ahead of the uber-bikers Cameron Wurf, Sebastian Kienle, Boris Stein and Lionel Sanders. Tim thought to himself on the climb to Hawi “there are three Olympic Gold continued on page 12
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FALL TCSD EVENTS* TRI ESSENTIALS Monday, October 21st 6:00-7:30pm
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, AJ Lawson. 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
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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!
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Cameron Wurf, 5th place finisher at this years Ironman World Championship, joined Bob Babbitt for the ten mile run as part of the Challenged Athletes Foundation’s San Diego Triathlon Challenge on Sunday October 20th. Later in the day Cam joined Bob Babbit as host for the club’s monthly meeting for an awesome Q&A. Topics include this years Kona championship event and future goals of battling for a spot on to represent Austrailia at the 2020 Olympics in triathlon.
TCSD DECEMBER CLUB MEETING Stay tuned for details. Kona Viewing party. December 12th.
TCSD END-OF-YEAR RAFFLE Prize packages will be raffled off at the TCSD Kona Viewing on December 12 to help purchase a new TCSD van! Be sure to buy your raffle tickets at the following club events or from one of the TCSD Board of Directors: TCSD Swap Meet – Sunday, November 10 November Club Meeting – TBD November Social Event – TBD November Club Triathlon – Saturday, November 30 There are six prize packages, with various items from the Club’s awsome sponsors: Canyon Bikes, Spinergy, Blast Radious Coffee, Xterra, Rudy Project, UCAN nutritional products, FunctionSmart, Moment Cycles or Pulse Endurance Sports and MORE!
*Refer to the Club’s website, facebook pages for complete activity listings, updates and information.
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 RACE SCHEDULE 2019*
Glenda Didienne Michelle Dokic Alexis Dowiak Drew Duglan Jennifer El Aile Ronen Erlich Lauren Essex Marcelo Freiberg
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TRIATHLON November 30
Fiesta Island
* subject to change, always refer to TCSD’s website/ facebook pages for the most up to date information.
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TCSD OFFICIAL WEEKLY WORKOUT FALL CALENDAR
Spenser Gabin Jennifer Gaetos Chris Galando Robert Gally Marissa Garcia
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF OFFICIAL CLUB WORKOUTS, REVIEW THE WORKOUT SCHEDULE ON THE CLUB’S WEBSITE.
Francis Garcia Richard Garcia
Monday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim, advanced/expert swimmers
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Ryan Gillis
Location: Tamarack Beach.
Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
6:30 PM
LJHS Swim Workout (Coggan Family Aquatic Complex)
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Greig Gehman
Location: La Jolla Cove.
6:00 PM
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Location: 800 Nautilus St., La Jolla.
Adrienne Gillis Dennis Gittens
Tuesday 6:00 AM Pannikin Bike Ride
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Michael Gladstone
Location: Pannikin - 7467 Girard Ave., La Jolla.
6:00 AM Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
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Location: Tamarack Beach.
Ruben Gonzalez Location: 8800 Grossmont
6:30 PM
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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Tim Graham Mary Graves Lorraine Greathouse Robert Guerieri
Wednesday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim, advanced/expert swimmers
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Location: La Jolla Cove.
Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
6:30 PM
LJHS Swim Workout (Coggan Family Aquatic Complex)
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Rodrigo Guevara
Location: Tamarack Beach.
6:00 PM
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Thursday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim in Carlsbad 6:15 AM Pannikin Bike Ride
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Mike Hayden Kim Heinle
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Art Hagopian Robert Haraughty
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6:30 AM First light ocean Swim
Joseph Haddow justin haley
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Friday 5:30 PM
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Carlos Hernandez
Location: La Jolla Cove.
Amanda Hershberger
Saturday 8:00 AM Bike Workout, TCSD Group Ride
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Location: Meet at Starbucks in Del Mar, Hwy. 101 & 15th St.
Jordan Hershberger Meredith Hoggatt
Sunday 10:00 AM Beginner Bike/Run
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Location: Moment Cycle Sport, The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch off Carmel Valley Road. 5965 Village Way E-100, San Diego 92130
Michael Holcombe Susanne Hoover Ryan Hunter
Always refer to the Club’s website, facebook pages for complete activity listings, updates and information.
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CONGRATULATIONS! You are an Ironman! IM Maryland/Cambridge - September 28, 2019 AG AG Rank OV Rank Swim Pattie Keller F 55-59 21 1165 1:27 1,725 Finishers. Transitions and seconds not included.
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IM Chattanooga - September 29, 2019 AG AG Rank OV Rank Swim David Piper M 45-49 116 833 1:11 1,398 Finishers. Transitions and seconds not included.
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IM Barcelona - October 6, 2019 AG AG Rank OV Rank TChristine Aurigemma F 50-54 9 1570 Rob Watson M 70-74 1 1925 Danielle Boward F 45-49 30 2121 2,771 Finishers. Transitions and seconds not included.
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IM World Championships - Kona, Hawaii - October 12, 2019 AG AG Rank OV Rank Swim Bike Run Finish Travis Rose M 30-34 57 254 0:58 5:04 3:20 9:32 Richard Sweet M 55-59 1 258 0:59 5:03 3:19 9:32 Jeff Fieldhack M 50-54 8 356 1:04 5:08 3:23 9:44 2,446 Finishers. Transitions and seconds not included. A special congrats to Richard Sweet who repeated on his Age Group World Championship!!! IM Louisville - October 13, 2019 AG AG Rank OV Rank Swim Bike Chuck Wilson M 40-44 31 183 * 5:50 * swim cancelled. 2,366 Finishers. Transitions and seconds not included.
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TCSD CONVERSATION WITH: By Craig Zelent
“John Mitchell”
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John: Sports started for me when I was 16 years old and a freshman at Linton High School when I took up TaeKwon-Do, a Korean Martial Art of self-defense. I asked a friend, John Weatherwax, who was also a freshman and already a black belt to teach me at my home in Schenectady, which is in upstate New York. At that time, I was a very shy and introverted kid who was afraid of his own shadow. I was bullied, teased and picked on because of this so I asked John to teach me Taekwon-Do to help give me some self-esteem and confidence. During the same time, I joined the wrestling team for the same reason, plus the high school girls seemed to really be into wrestlers at that time! I continued to practice Taekwon-Do and wrestle for Linton high School at the same time. I eventually joined Northeast Taekwon-Do, the local martial arts school. Over the years, staying active in both sports gave me the confidence I needed to stand up for myself. I continued being active in sports through my college years when I was asked to be a member
orkouts. er bike w n in g e B rs TCSD is summe one of th of the Schenectady County Community College track team. I resisted quite a bit because even at an early age I had never been a fan of running, but due to peer pressure from friends already on the team, I succumbed and became a member. What I didn’t know was that the team was so small that I would be participating in four events in every track meet. I did the 100-yard dash, the 400yard dash, the 400-yard relay and the long jump. I was not a happy camper! After a few events I said I wanted to quit, but I was told if I quit there would not be enough members to keep it a legitimate team, so I stayed, reluctantly! When I transferred to SUNY (State University New York) New Paltz to continue my four-year bachelor’s degree, I became involved in gymnastics and joined the team. I always was very impressed by the combination of grace and strength that gymnasts have, and this gave me the opportunity to give gymnastics a try. I only did the floor exercise, but got proficient enough to be able to do round off back handsprings, summersaults, L-sits and other movements. I had
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a lot of fun doing this while at SUNY New Paltz. While wrestling and gymnastics eventually fell off my radar, I religiously continued to practice Taekwon-Do and obtained the level of black belt. I was so passionate of the sport at the time that all I wanted to do was to own my own martial arts school, but I developed osteo arthritis in my left hip a few years later and had to have two total hip replacement surgeries — one in 1997 and the second in 2000.This pretty much ended my martial arts career.
The rest as they say is history.
What inspired triathlons?
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John: The way my triathlon
career got started was back in 2004 when I was employed at Wawanesa Insurance and a received a call from a friend of mine Rob Hudiburg asking me if I wanted to join him in doing a triathlon. I thought he was nuts because the only thing I knew about triathlons was Kona, and I told him, “are you crazy? There’s no way we can do something like that.” At the time I What led you to move was just cycling 10to California? 15 miles with a good friend, Michael John: The way I got to Jackson, once a California to be living the week, going to the dream from upstate New gym and jumping York is totally due to my . e re g rope. I also pare d parents. They decided they lt a black be s ld o h e ticipated in the h n; had enough of the cold s with Joh s e m ’t n o Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and brutal winters of New D 56-mile bicycle ride a few times, but that was York and decided to retire to a warmer, more moderate climate. This was it. Rob went on to explain that we'd only be back in 1983-1984. They decided on Escondido, doing a sprint distance. I then calmed down and said I would do it with him. California. The branch manager and TCSD member, David My brother, one our best friends, Greg Bowler, and I decided to visit my parents about a year Fitzgibbons, heard about this and invited me to later. We were there for about a week or 10 days swim with him and a couple of others one Friday and my parents took us all over SoCal. I evening after work at La Jolla Cove. David and absolutely fell in love and knew before I left to the others were all Ironman finishers. When we go back to Schenectady that this is where I was all began to swim, they took off and left me meant to be. I told my parents before I left that behind as they were good swimmers. Well, my I would be back and follow them to out here to ego said, “no way” so I went all out. About a football field away from shore I was done and California. Since I had no significant other, no mortgage thought I was going to lose my lunch! I yelled and didn’t really care for my job as a manager of to David several times and he came back for me. a toy/garden store called Toys R Joy (which is I told David I couldn’t do it and he swam me no longer in existence) I had nothing holding back to shore. I was so embarrassed, humiliated me back from packing up and joining my par- and mortified. I swore that would not happen ents. I quit my job and joined my parents in the following week. The following Friday I just Escondido in November 1986. I moved to Mira swam at my own pace, still not knowing how to Mesa in 1990 and have been there ever since. breathe, but made it to the quarter
mile buoy and back under my own power. Although I love open water swimming, it is definitely not my strongest discipline —probably because I never had any real swimming lessons or supervision starting out. I just went to the Cove and swam. I just figured the best training was swimming in the ocean. WRONG!!! Although I am a better swimmer now because I've participated in master's swims, I still can't go in the ocean without a wetsuit as I have no buoyancy, and I get cold really easy. Everyone tells me I’m too lean at 7% body fat, and they say I can take some of their fat!
How did your first triathlon go? John: The first sprint triathlon I did was the Solana Beach Triathlon. I was so nervous and downright scared. I kept seeing all these fancy bikes and kits so I was feeling pretty intimidated. This was my very first beach start. I had been swimming at the Cove for several weeks but never faced any real waves. I had no idea you were supposed to swim under the waves instead of going over them. If my Ironman friends told me this, I don't remember. I was getting thrashed. On the way back into shore, I don’t recall being told to look behind you for waves. I got sucked under a wave, and it seemed like forever I was under water. I started to panic because I really needed to take a breath. When the wave finally let me come up for air, I was totally disorientated, and it took me several seconds to even site the shore. Once I got to shore and the transition area, I couldn't locate my bike, even though there were few bikes left as most every- John under the finish body already finished the swim. I was literally running up and down the transition area looking for my bike when a volunteer pointed and yelled “is that your bike?” I said “yes” thanked him and got on my bike. As I was riding on PCH, there was a
teenager yelling, see me twice.” I said to myself, “see you twice? Dude, you don‘t look that good.” I had no clue that he meant to do two loops of PCH. The run was uneventful. Later that night Rob called and said we were both disqualified because we didn't do two loops of the bike course. I was disappointed, but was so excited from the experience. The challenge of doing three sports one right after the other just seemed so awesome. Plus, I wanted redemption and to prove to myself that I could do better the next triathlon. From that moment, I was hooked and knew that this was the sport I wanted to do.
Ironman New York City was only offered once, but you did it. What was that experience like? John: My full first Ironman was Ironman New York City 2012. This was important for me for a few reasons. I was still employed at Wawanesa Insurance at the time and many of my friends there knew I was training for this. Also, it was the first full Ironman in New York City, the state where I‘m from, and it was a goal to finish a full Ironman before I would turn 50 on August 19th, and the Ironman and I
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NEW TCSD MEMBERS Jonathan Kislingbury Robert Kleine Marie Kleine Paul Klinedinst Konstantin Kouznetsov Terry Kraft Sean Lampe Ondrya Leavitt Ryan Lewis Amanda-Lynn Lowe Andis Luters Liz Marallo Kathryn Renee Martin Amanda Mathew Amanda McClain Erin McKinney Anthony Medrano Alejandra Mendoza Eila Miller Nicole Moersch Ruben Montane Quinn Montgomery Ian Moore jose Morales Nancy Munoz Lila Murphy Kylie O’Donnell Lauren Ommanney Antonio Orozco Jason Penner Ben Piacquadio Paul Pickett Enoc Ramirez Arthur Ruppert Juan Pablo Samayoa Ty Samifua Heather Shumway continued on page 18
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CONVERSATION, continued outs. For me, the swim went well. The bicycle ride was more challenging than I thought it would be. As soon as we got on the bike, we had to climb a 15% grade for a quarter mile. the rest of the bike ride was on Palisades Pkwy which is kind of like Rancho Santa Fe on steroids. Long rolling hills. No flats areas, either up or down. The run was brutal, but not because the course was that challenging. First, several hundred run special needs bags were missing from the course including mine so I had to do the rest of the run without my gels and energy bars I had been training with for months. The main reason the run was so brutal was because I heard another athlete say that Mike Reilly would only be allowed to make his famous “you are an Ironman” announcement up to 10:00pm because the Ironman ended in a suburban neighborhood. We had to cross the George Washington bridge back into New York from Palisades Parkway in New Jersey. We had to climb up the metal stairs all the way to the top, run across the bridge and climb down the other side after about 20 miles of running. I remember looking up and seeing the bridge and saying to myself, “no f***king way”! My brother had flown in from Denver, Colorado, to support me, and two of my best friends were driving down from Schenectady the next day after the triathlon. There was no way I was going to tell them that I did not hear Mike Reilly announce my name because I wasn’t fast enough. I didn't have John with other
any kind of watch so I wasn't sure how much time I had to get to the finish line, so I started to run as much as my body would let me. I started to run more than I walked. I was like a little kid because I kept asking runners, “are we there yet?” It paid off in the end because I got to hear Mike Reilly say, “John Mitchell, you are an Ironman.”
Over the years, what have been your favorite races? John: As far as my favorite triathlons or races that's easy. Any triathlon or event I do is my favorite. Each means as much to me as the other. I say this because for me, it’s all about seeing my friends, the positiveness, the happiness, joy. It’s so cool to see a friend you haven't seen in a while and being able to catch up with them. It's almost like a reunion. It's about being with hundreds or thousands of likeminded people all committed toward the same goal, to do the best they can. It’s about being able to take selfies, all of us supporting each other, telling each other, “you got this.“ I’ve participated in events that I really wasn’t that interested in doing simply because for me, it's not so much about the event as who I get to do the event with. Just being able to experience any event with the people I love makes it all worth while If we talk about race logistics, my favorite races would be the San Diego International Triathlon and San Diego Tri Classic. I love the downtown, Liberty Station and Point Loma areas to swim, bike and run in. TCSD members at SDIT. My father’s remains are at the cemetery off Catalina Blvd. Each time I ride San Diego Tri Classic, I go off the bike course to visit him for a few seconds and safely enter back on. This always gives me a surge of energy for the second loop. There are two other events very near and dear to my heart. One is the CAF Best Day in Tri. CAF provides special prostheses for men, women and children who have lost a limb or limbs so they can participate in
sports in whatever form. I have been participating in the CAF tri as a group, Carlsbad Half Marathon, La now for about 12 years now. I love Jolla Half Marathon, AFC Half Marathon, Operation Rebound, which is geared Silver Strand Half Marathon, Tough toward our brave men and women Mudders. who have lost a limb/limbs and served Also during this time, I sent a proin the military. I love being out on the posal to the Wawanesa Marketing course with the challenged athletes, department requesting they become watching them give their all and being an annual sponsor of the 5K Race for able to say, “good job, keep it up.“ It Autism. Not only did they agree, I truly is the Best Day in Tri. also got them to sponsor the first 50 The other event very near and dear to employees that registered for the my heart is the 5K Race for Autism. Both race and pay for special Wawanesa of my children are afflicted with autism, team T-shirts separate from the and we all participate in the race every Race for Autism T-shirts. They conyear. I have been running in this race sistently did this for over 10 years. every year for the past 15 years and have During this time, I still continued not missed a single race. When my kids to swim and bicycle and particiwere old enough, I started having them pate in triathlons. participate with me. My daughter, Rene, You are one of the Beginner actually trains at the gym for this race and Bike Coaches for TCSD. What runs in the 5K. My son has no interest in can people expect who show running, so I run the 5K with him while he up for those workouts? is on his rollerblades. We are a staple/icon of John: Earlier this year the Tri the race. As far as I know, this is the only n. Club was looking for volunteers race that raises money and awareness of h his childre r Aurism wit fo ce a to help out and start beginner R g in autism in San Diego. My dream goal is to have John support classes for those interested in triathlons. I wanted to give a TCSD team participate and show support for back to the sport that has given me so much, so I attended the this event one year. volunteer meeting and agreed to volunteer at the 6:00pm beginHow did the guy who is not that fond of running find him- ner bicycling workouts Wednesday nights at Fiesta Island along self starting a running club? with Chip Slack, April Guerieri and Liz (don't know her last name) John: While employed at Wawanesa Insurance I started a running since cycling is my strongest discipline. We rate beginning cyclists club. I know this is kind of strange given the fact that I really into 1 of 2 groups, C or D. The C group is for someone that has don't care for running at all. It happened because I was running some knowledge of riding, has ridden in some group rides for 203-4 miles during lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I did this 30 miles or so. The D group is for someone that virtually has no because I knew if I waited until after work to run, I would talk riding experience whatsoever. Based on the level of experience of myself out of it by then! One day I heard another employee, the beginner cyclist that shows up and it changes nightly, we Damion Cormier talking to another employee, Curtis Kelly about have to quickly access their skills and adjust the workout accordrunning outside my office. I walked over and asked if they would ingly. run with me and they said yes. At least this way I wouldn’t have Since I was a cyclist before I stated doing triathlons, my to run by myself. After a few weeks, employees started to come strength is bicycling. That being said, I concentrate on the basics to my office asking questions about our runs and if they could of bike handling skills. I explain that there’s much more to cycling join us. Of course, I said yes, “the more the merrier.“ As time went than just getting on a bike and riding. I focus on simple bike on more and more employees joined us at lunchtime, sometimes maintenance like checking your tire psi (pounds per square inch), as many as 15-20. your brakes, mak sure your seat and handlebars are tight and don’t A couple of months later many of us were involved in a group move. I also work on knowing and understanding basic hand chat regarding the lunchtime run instead of working, and we signals and common bicycling terminology, the proper way to clip decided to form our own club and give it a name. We decided on into your pedals and move forward from a stopped position, how “The Crew, Run with us or behind us”. Curtis Kelly had the machin- to use your gears, become comfortable with cyclists being in their ery to print the shirts. All we had to do is agree on the type of proximity, reaching for a water bottle without taking their eyes shirt and buy them. After that, we started participating in races continued on page 14
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Record-Setting Performance in Kona, continued Medals in this group, and none of them are mine.” A flat had Alistair sidelined but a very fast repair job (sealant shot into a tubular) had him back on the road fighting to get up alongside TO and Frodeno again. After tossing a few choice words at them because they “didn’t wait up,” Alistair rejoined the group as they climbed Kawaihae and crested onto the Queen K. TO and Frodeno exchanged legal pulls all the way back to the airport while the chase pack stalled at a 2-3 minute deficit. Frodeno made a move at 94 miles, near the airport, dropping Alistair and TO, establishing a 2 minute lead on TO and a 4 minute lead on Alistair by the time they reached the bike finish. TO said, “I saw Jan making a move and I knew it would be a bad idea going with him so I had to let him go.” A quick transition, though, brought TO to just a 1:26 deficit to Jan at the start of the run. Jan’s lead grew gradually and steadily throughout the race until the Energy Lab at mile 18 when it grew even faster ultimately leading him to a Kona course record of 7:51:13 and a 2:42:43 marathon OTB. Meanwhile, Alistair lost ground along with Sanders and Wurf. Kienle held steady at 2-3 minutes back on TO, and Ben Hoffman attempted a charge for the podium with the 2nd fastest run split of the day (2:43:08) finishing fourth. Julie Dibens, TO’s coach, shouted words of encouragement to Tim on the Queen K and reminded him to “execute, focus on the process” amidst split updates. Tim O’Donnell finished with a 2:49:44, his fastest and first sub2:50 run split in Kona, which sealed the deal for second place. “Jan was just untouchable today,” said TO, “I was close enough on the run that if something went wrong for Jan, I’d be there, but he was steady all day long.” Remarking on his preparation at the post-race press conference, Tim said, “I just kept remembering… well Sebi aquajogged and won this thing, so I might as well give
it a shot.” Tim’s parents came to watch him race in 2011, but he DNF’d so they never came back to Kona. Until this year. “So the curse has been broken.” Tim’s run capped off his best performance to date, a second place finish in a time of 7:59:40. Tim’s sub-8 hour performance on the Big Island puts him in an elite crowd of just three other men who have ever achieved such a feat. His time would have won the event 41 of the 43 years it has been contested. Tim achieved his greatest performance at age 39 and his first season using UCAN.
Tim’s Nutrition Tim’s fueling plan for Kona 2019 included two servings of Lemon UCAN pre-race, then three bottles on the bike each with two servings of Plain UCAN mixed with two servings of high glycemic carbohydrate. Tim said, “my nutrition plan didn’t fail me this year! I felt strong all day.” For a complete recap of Tim’s nutrition and Tim’s telling of the race in Kona, tune in to Tim’s visit on The UCAN Show. Currently a recorded version available. Visit http://tiny.cc/5x61ez
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CONVERSATION, continued off the road, and how to safely make left turns at intersections with a group of cyclists and how to navigate pavement with potholes and defects. Basically, it’s our job to help prepare D cyclists to prepare for their first triathlon, usually a sprint and the C cyclist to their next level of triathlon whether it be an international triathlon or longer distance.
What are your favorite benefits of your TCSD membership? John: My favorite benefit about being a member of TCSD is the monthly meetings at Function Smart. So many show up, and I get to see so many happy, smiling faces of so many friends. Plus, they feed us pretty good too! The added benefit as a TCSD member is that Bob Babbitt interviews famous athletes from around the world, and we get to do a Q&A with them after the interview is over. If they have a book, they will have a book signing and a photo op. One of the last interviews Bob did was with Mike Reilly. I got a chance to speak with him briefly about Ironman NYC and recalled the 10:00pm cut off time. That was great! And I got a selfie with him! What does your family think of you being a triathlete? John: Many of my friends not involved in triathlon seem to be pretty impressed with me. They seem to think that I train a lot
and still have time to work and spend quality time with my family. I tell them that I am nothing special because there are many, many more dedicated and superior triathletes than me out there and not to use me as a standard for that reason. But it is humbling that there are some that see me that way. My kids just see me as their dad that just does triathlons. Before I leave the house on Saturdays and say, “dad’s going on a 80 mile bike ride with friends, I‘ll be back later,“ their response is just a casual, “ok dad, have fun, be safe.” When my daughter Rene introduces me to one of her friends, lots of times she says “this is my dad, he does triathlons all the time!” It’s kind of like being the son or daughter of a celebrity. They don’t see their dad as a celebrity. To them, it’s just their dad. My mom on the other hand thinks that we are all NUTS!!! I’m not joking, she thinks we are all crazy and doesn't understand why he do this to our bodies. Last year I took my mom and the kids with me to Big Bear for the weekend for the Tour de Big Bear. As we were walking I saw some of my friends from San Diego who were also there for the event and introduced them to my family. I asked my mom to tell them what she thinks of the sport we do, she told them, “we’re all nuts, we’re all crazy.” She said it while smiling and in a funny way, but she means it. She thinks we’re all
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crazy nuts for doing this sport. Sometimes I wonder if she's kind of right!
Rene, has high functioning autism or Asperger’s and my son, John, is moderately Autistic. In a nutshell, an individual with autism does not have the same filters in regard to their senses as What have you learned from your kids? we do. Also, autism is known as the “the segregated affliction” or John: Both of my children are afflicted with autism. My daughter, “social disorder” because those with autism do not develop emotionally or intellectually at the same rate as individuals that do not have autism. This being the case, many times children with autism are segregated and ostracized from their peers as they grow up. They are even more prone to being made fun of, teased and bullied as my children have been over the years. I cannot tell you how many times I had to leave work and go to their school or have them come home in tears because their peers made fun of and teased them. In fact, there have been a Roadrunner Sports few times in the past where me 5553 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111 and my children and I have been politely asked to leave Sunday, 10 November 2019, 10:00am – 2:00pm social settings because they did not act as typical children. Is your kit drawer overflowing? Do you have equipment piled, boxed, or lying about I did not get upset or make a and not sure what to do with them? fuss. In those cases, I was Craig s List, classified ads, and garage sales haven t been too successful? happy to leave. I just never associated with “those” individuals again. If you cannot Now, you can buy, sell, or exchange your gently used tri gear at the accept my children for who they are, then you do not accept me. This unique event is open to Triathlon Club of San Diego members and sponsors and 100% of the In spite of all the adversities proceeds go to TCSD Cares, the club s non-profit, community support arm. TCSD Cares supports they have faced time and time California s athletes with special needs through grants, gifts, and other resources. again, each morning they wake Reserve our space today! $10 per space (tables, canopies available on a first come, first up with a smile on their face served basis…or bring your own). Reservations are available through the TCSD Swap ready to face a new day just as Meet event page and Eventbrite. if yesterday never happened. FREE to anyone who just wants to come and shop! No matter how many times they have been teased, made fun of or bullied they never give up. For additional information, contact our Swap Meet leader, Whenever I train or am in a Lizabeth Sibley (916) 406-5303 or Lizabeth.Sibley@gmail.com race and feel like I just want to quit and keep going, I rememSponsored by: ber my children. If they can
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CONVERSATION, continued keep going and never give up after everything they have faced throughout their lives, I should be able to keep going too. This is what my children continue to teach me each and every day. Each day is a new day and to never give up! Because of their perseverance, my daughter is taking classes at Miramar College and employed part time at Barons Market. The manager always tells me how much he loves her being there and she is one of her best employees. My son takes piano lessons and has played in several recitals. He also works part time at Soapy Joe’s car wash. I couldn’t be prouder of my children!
Who have been the most influential people in your life? John: I know this might be a cliché, but my father, God rest his soul, would be the most influential person in my life. I choose my father because he has molded a lifelong attitude that helps to make my life drama free. Growing up with my father, he was never an emotional, touchy feely type of man. He was not a hug-
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ger, and I cannot really recall when he said, “I love You.” It was just not his way. Growing up, I thought there was something a little off with our relationship because I would see other fathers being so affectionate with their children. As I grew up and matured, I learned that my father showed his love for us not by his words or emotion, but by his actions, by his deeds. He dropped off and picked up me and my siblings at every sporting and social event. He worked two jobs and 12-hours days to provide for us, put food on the table, buy us clothes and take us to theme parks during summer break from school while growing up in upstate New York. My father was not much for small talk. He meant what he said and said what he meant. I would even say he did not have much use for most people. One of the few times I was having a heart to heart with my father was when I was telling him how upset I was when I found out a person was talking behind my back. I was continued on page 18
TCSD OUT ’n About
Nice, France TCSD members that gathered in Nice, France before the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. In the front on the left is Diane Ridgway and behind her is her husband Don Ridgway. Continuing on from Left to Right is Craig Zelent, Laurie Kearney, Henri Morales, Kathy Spencer, Al Tarkington, and Steve Tarkington. Yes, that is correct Steve is a Al’s wife. She goes by the name of Steve.
TIKI Swim, O’Side TCSD members that gathered in Nice, France before the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. In the front on the left is Diane Ridgway and behind her is her husband Don Ridgway. Continuing on from Left to Right is Craig Zelent, Laurie Kearney, Henri Morales, Kathy Spencer, Al Tarkington, and Steve Tarkington. Yes, that is correct Steve is a Al’s wife. She goes by the name of Steve.
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Raffle prize winners (left to right) Girish, Danny Arnold, and Tyler White. TCSD had another great showing at Offshore Tavern & Grill with 10% of proceeded benefiting Christina Quitasol.
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CONVERSATION, continued in my mid 30’s at this time. He looked at me with a puzzled look and I said, “What?” My father said, “do you respect this person that’s talking about you?” I said “No, he’s not a real friend, I don't know him that well.” He said, “If you don’t respect him then why do you care? What are you getting upset about?” He then went back to watching TV and said nothing else. This is the lifelong lesson my father taught me. Now I consider it a blessing or silver lining if a person speaks less of me behind my back because you will learn who your real friends are as they will be the ones that will support and come to your defense. Rather than confront a person that speak ill of me, I tend to just keep my distance from people like this and keep my true friends even closer to me.
What are your future goals in triathlon? John: My future goals have actually been molded, in part, by my mother. I promised her that no matter what happened after IMAZ 2018 I would never participate in another full Ironman again. I just wanted to be able to say that I am twotime Ironman finisher. Long story short, I was not able to complete the marathon run. Because of this I am limited to participating in half Ironman distances. 2019 I was pretty disappointed after my lack of performance at IMAZ 2018. I did no training until January 2019. I needed time to look back and reassess myself. From 2016 to 2018 I participated and finished over 40 events. Yet in each
event, I only finished. I felt kind of stale. I was not excelling in any of them. It occurred it me that I was racing way more than I was training. So, I decided to give my body and mind a break and did not do any training until 2019. When I did, I only did the discipline I love that keeps me sane, cycling. I decided I needed to start all over from scratch, establish a solid base and build from there. I did not start to swim or run until April this year. It's a humbling experience to basically start all over again, but I always remember what my children have taught me. Also, I wanted to give back to the sport that has given me so much, so my goal is to volunteer more which is why I am one of the volunteers at the TCSD Beginner Bicycle workout on Wednesday nights. I also want to volunteer at other races, especially the ones that benefit notfor-profit organizations. This is just my way of trying to pay it forward.
John, thank you for all you do for our club. Martial arts’ loss is triathlon’s gain. I’m going to give you plenty of personal space just in case you have one more flying side kick left in you. You are an awesome father, loyal son and so much more. I wish you the very best! 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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