INSIDE THIS ISSUE
OCTOBER 2017
Iron War Revisited TCSD Contacts Board Members Member Profile
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OCTOBER TCSD EVENTS
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New Members Coach’s Corner
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TriNews
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TRIATHLON CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
Weekly Workout Calendar TCSD Conversation It’s The Law
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The ultimate one-day test of endurance saw its greatest moment on October 14, 1989, now forever known as “The Iron War.” That was also the day that the rivalry between Mark Allen and Dave Scott reached its pinnacle of intensity. Mark finished with a time of 8:09:14, with Dave just 58 seconds back at 8:10:13. The greatest Ironman triathlon race happened on the magical Big Island of Hawaii. It was a battle of heavyweights, similar to Ali v. Frazier at “The Thrilla in Manilla.”
The Kona Coast The Kona Ironman world championship consists of a 2.4-mile swim in a calm bay in downtown Kona. Then it’s a 112-mile bike race through the barren black lava fields, climbing up the lush mountain road with green grass to the small town
of Hawi, then back down, through the lava fields to the Kona Surf Hotel outside of Kona. Then, the athletes put on their running shoes for a 26.2 mile run out to the airport and back. If that’s not enough of a challenge, factor in the local heat, humidity, wind, and desolation.
The Racers The Germans had started to take an interest in the race, with pros like master swimmer Wolfgang Dietrich, (48:13 swim) and fast bicyclist Jurgen Zack participating. But Kona was still dominated by Dave Scott, from Davis, California. From 1980 to 1987 he won in Hawaii six times. He was known as “The Man” because of his dedicated training regimen and unrelenting race performances. Dave’s race season always peaked in Kona. Enter the challenger, Mark Allen from San Diego. Mark had finished second to Dave Scott five times. But 1989 would be different.
Mark’s Change in Race Strategy First, Mark Allen trained on New Zealand’s South Island with triathlon legends Scott Molina and Erin Baker. Molina won Hawaii in 1988. Mark lived a simple life there. Second, Mark adopted a new strategy. Like a sage matador in a bullfight, he let the race come to him. Mark shadowed Dave on the swim and on the bike. continued on page 13
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OCTOBER TCSD MEETINGS, CLINICS, RACES & RIDES*
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 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: Richard Duquette, Esq. and Craig Zelent w/John Healy
TRICLUB ESSENTIALS
TCSD BEGINNER RIDE
TRI 101
Monday, October 16th Time: TBD
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Everything you need to know about the Triathlon Club of San Diego. All are welcome! Whether you’re a new member, or 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, chip timing, group workouts, open-water swims, track workouts, Aquathons at the beach, deep discounts with club sponsors, monthly meetings with world-champion athletes, social events, Ironman training, friendships, free food, awesome raffles, and more! Refreshments will be provided.
Beginner Bike Ride is a 9.66 mile route in Fairbanks Ranch/ Carmel Mountain and the 56 bike path. The route has a total ascent of 727.06 ft and has a maximum elevation of 552.33 ft. Nobody gets left behind. If you are not a beginner still come out to join us, we can always use help and company. Helmets are MANDATORY. Remember to bring water, favorite sports drink and flat repair kit. Optional 5K run after the ride. Bring your run gear if you plan to join. Helmets are MANDATORY. Remember to bring water, favorite sports drink and flat repair kit. Option: 5K run after the ride. Bring your run gear if you plan to join.
Get the year started off right and get the answers to these questions and more at the monthly TCSD Tri 101! 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? 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!
Location: TBD Contact/Questions: Deborah Jones deborah.jonessd@gmail.com
Schedule of Events: NEW TIME 8:00am Bike Q&A and safety talk 8:30am Wheels Roll
Location: TBD Contact/Questions: Beginner coaches at coaches@triclubsandiego.org
Meet up Location: Moment Bicycles - Carmel Valley 5965 Village Way, E-100 San Diego, CA 92130 (619) 523-2453 map: http://tiny.cc/jt94hy Contact/Questions: James Ismailoglu, membership@triclubsandiego.org
*ALWAYS REFER TO THE TRI CLUB’S WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDAL 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 DANNY ARNOLD Member since: 2016
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
eventsdirector@triclubsandiego.org
Marketing Office
Marison Beniek
marketing@triclubsandiego.org
TCSD Board of Directors TCSD Board Advisor
bod@triclubsandiego.org Brian Long
TCSD Mentors
advisor@triclubsandiego.org info@triclubsandiego.org
TCSD VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS Beginner Coaches
James Ismailoglu
james@triclubsandiego.org
Dean Rosenberg
coaches@triclubsandiego.org
Steve Tally
coaches@triclubsandiego.org
Bike Case Rentals
Bob Rosen
brosen@triclubsandiego.org
Status: NOYB.
Club Historian
Ian Kelly
ikelly@triclubsandiego.org
Occupation: Strategic Consultant.
Expo Coordinator
Favorite local restaurant: Dukes, in La Jolla.
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
Tim Price
eventsdirector@triclubsandiego.org
Race Director, Duathlon
Jay Weber
Age Group: M60-64
When not training, I enjoy: Reading, spending time at Windansea Beach. Before I became a triathlete, I: Was an insane entrepreneur. Who or what inspired you to start triathlons? My friends encouraged me to volunteer at Ironman Lake Placid in 2009. My first triathlon: Ironman Lake Placid 2010. Pre and/or Post event ritual: Lot’s of tapering. Favorite Race/Tri event(s): Ironman Lake Placid. Favorite segment (swim, bike or run): Love the run. PR/Best race: Ironman Lake Placid 13:12:03. This year’s athletic goal: Finish my 10th Ironman at IM Arizona. Can’t race without: My Infinite Nutrition. continued on page 5
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Race Director, Triathlon Social Director
Elizabeth Kenny
Social Media Director
Jennifer Potter
Sponsorship Director
Tina Valle
sponsorship@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
Mark Alfaro Track Coach, North County
Mike Plumb
mplumb@triclubsandiego.org
Volunteer Coordinator
Monica Sberna
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Youth Team Coach Web Administrators
events@triclubsandiego.org John Hill
jhill@triclubsandiego.org
(858) 717-1114
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TCSD OFFICIAL WEEKLY WORKOUT FALL CALENDAR
My equipment: Wetsuit: Xterra Bike(s): Quintana Roo. Running Shoe(s): ASICS Nimbus.
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 Shores.
6:00 PM
Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
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Location: Tamarack Beach.
6:00 PM
Open Water Swim
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Equipment wish list: Disc wheel.
Location: La Jolla Cove.
Ocean Swim in La Jolla
6:00 PM
Best advice: Train hard, race hard, but remember to smile and enjoy the entire journey.
Location: Glorietta Bay, 1975 Strand Way, Coronado.
Favorite Thing(s) About TCSD: The group workouts/races and the sense of community!
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
Most embarrassing or disastrous moment: 2014 Ironman 70.3 Mont Tremblant, I was kicked in the face during the swim and was in T1 for 49 minutes until the bleeding stopped. Almost DNF-ed but begged them to let me continue. Finished with the biggest smile on my face!
Location: Tamarack Beach.
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6:30 AM Bike Workout in Point Loma, Group ride
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Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station.
5:45 PM
Track Workout at UCSD, Coached session 9730 Hopkins Drive.
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Location: Triton Track and Field Stadium (UCSD)
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.
7:00 PM
LJHS Swim Workout (Coggan Family Aquatic Complex)
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Location: 800 Nautilus St., La Jolla.
Wednesday 6:00 AM Ocean Swim, advanced/expert swimmers
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Location: La Jolla Cove.
6:00 PM
Bike Workout in Central San Diego, Coached session
6:00 PM
Ocean Swim in Carlsbad
6:00 PM
Trail Run
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Location: varies, typically Fiesta Island.
Location: Tamarack Beach.
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Location: Pulse South Bay, 1020 Tierra Del Rey # A2, Chula Vista.
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.
5:30 PM
Open Water Swim Workout
6:00 PM
BOWS Swim Workout (Beginners’ Open Water Swim)
7:00 PM
LJHS Swim Workout (Coggan Family Aquatic Complex)
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Location: Ventura Cove (every other week until June) •
Location: Bonita Cove, Mission Bay. •
Location: 800 Nautilus St., La Jolla.
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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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.
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 an Ironman! IM 70.3 World Championships/Female - September 9, 2017 AG AG Rank OV Rank Swim Bike Run Susanne Davis F 45-49 6 110 0:31 2:51 1:35 Julie Dunkle F 50-54 16 438 0:29 2:56 1:58 Rachel Hayes F 40-44 112 660 0:35 2:59 2:00 Darcy Eaton F 45-49 77 735 0:39 3:04 1:53 Amy Rappaport F 55-59 15 851 0:39 3:12 1:55 1,431 Female Finishers. Transitions and seconds not included.
Finish 5:06 5:30 5:42 5:46 5:54
IM 70.3 World Championships/Male - September 10, 2017 AG AG Rank OV Rank Swim Bike Troy Cundari M 55-59 26 1312 0:37 2:42 Mike Drury M 45-49 164 1392 0:34 2:49 Mark Ford M 55-59 33 1408 0:33 2:48 Al Torre M 55-59 34 1420 0:37 2:45 Craig Zelent M 55-59 42 1505 0:33 2:55 Connor Torre M 18-24 96 1919 0:33 2:49 2,380 Male Finishers Transitions and seconds not included.
Run 1:43 1:41 1:42 1:44 1:38 2:09
Finish 5:11 5:13 5:14 5:14 5:18 5:40
IM Wisconsin - September 10, 2017 AG AG Rank OV Rank Amanda Zarling F 35-39 55 1347 Diane Ridgway F 65-69 1 1455 2,281 Finishers. Transitions and seconds not included.
Bike 7:20 7:14
Run 5:09 5:12
Finish 14:13 14:28
IM Emilia-Romagna, Italy - September 23, 2017 AG AG Rank OV Rank Swim Steve Herrmann M 45-49 112 733 1:10 Kai Nakamura M 40-44 255 1183 1:13 Daniele Pelessone M 65-69 2 1470 1:20 Toni Martinez F 40-44 24 1502 1:09 Harper VanSteenhouse M 35-39 271 1568 1:01 Claudia Flynn F 50-54 19 1661 1:15 2,088 Finishers. Transitions and seconds not included.
Bike 5:35 6:02 6:20 6:36 5:44 6:55
Run 4:12 4:29 4:45 04:46 5:54 4:48
Finish 11:17 12:08 12:47 12:53 13:02 13:20
IM Chattanooga - September 24, 2017 AG AG Rank OV Rank Swim Graeme Freestone M 35-39 26 162 1:06 Sergey Egerov M55-59 38 926 1:18 1,980 Finishers. Transitions and seconds not included.
Bike 5:45 6:21
Run 4:02 5:38
Finish 11:09 13:31
Swim 1:21 1:44
Indicates qualified for IM World’s Championship. 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.
TCSD CONVERSATION WITH: By Craig Zelent
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What sports did participate in before triathlon? John: I grew in a suburb of Boston, where families were big and everyone played sports outside every day—hockey, baseball, basketball, football. No adults were involved—just kids. I ran sprints and played baseball in high school. An enlarging benign spine bone tumor began to press on my lower spinal cord in 11th grade and precluded contact sports and made baseball too painful. This was treated later with radiation, and by age 20 I was pain free. I started playing four-wall handball at the end of college at Holy Cross and really got into it at the University of Vermont where I went to medical school. It was perfect for me. I had a strong arm and great speed. Most importantly it only
I had the great pleasure recently to sit down and talk triathlon with one of TCSD’s earliest members, John Healy. John has been racing triathlons since the earth started to cool. He has seen it all. I know you will enjoy getting to know this triathlon pioneer.
took an hour to play, and I was always pressed for time. My opponents we were usually very athletic and very strong willed, but great guys off the court. I managed to win handball championships at Vermont, Stanford and at Navy and Marine Corps tournaments. But, in big venues, i.e. San Diego, I was just another adequate player. Handball was my favorite and most strenuous sport, but degenerative spinal issues made me give it up after 32 years at 52. We had cold ocean water, very few pools, and polio scares in Massachusetts. I was not much of a swimmer until my teenage years when my friends and I started to swim in the nearby Quincy granite quarries (which was an illegal and forbidden activity). We believed the old tales that the quarries were bottomless and that
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CONVERSATION, continued “truck drivers” would bring their girl friends there and swim naked at lunchtime (never happened, but made the quarries exciting for 14 year olds). I never could have done competitive swimming but became skilled enough to be hired by Cape Cod National Seashore as a lifeguard.
You are one of triathlon’s pioneers. What were some of the local triathlons that you did in the early days and what were they like? John: After Tug’s, I got on the
mailing list for the few triathlons existented in the 80’s—Chuck’s, Del Mar days, and Carlsbad, and in 1983, the USTS Series at Torrey Pines and later the Koz races. What chain of events led A lot of us would use our to you trying your hand children’s bikes the first few with multi-sports? years. Training would be a John: An acute attack of few weeks of swimming, back spasms during a Sierra and a few bike rides around backpacking trip in terrible the neighborhood. weather led to ocean swimDel Mar Days triathlon ming being the only activity (spelled Triathalon) startI could do in August 1979. I ed as a discontinuous saw an announcement for the event; a 10k run on the 50th annual Labor beach, then an hour Day swim in later, a one-mile swim in Oceanside and decidvery cold ocean against ed to do it. After the current, resulting in a race, Tom Warren, massive hypothermia (no the owner of Tug’s wetsuits)—then later an Tavern in Pacific ill-advised bike race in Beach and the hero the wet, curvy streets in of the classic Sport’s the Del Mar hills. That Illustrated story was the first time I realabout the 1979 ized that bikers had toe Ironman race on clips. Another year a bike Oahu, was passing race was going on at the out entries for a same time and on the quarter-mile fun same course as the half-mile swim triathlon. I had never seen around crystal pier a peloton before, and when in Pacific Beach, I saw it catching up to me five and one-half I was terrified, and my mile run, then mental terror, I believe, another half mile made my chain come off! swim around the pier. I had been Chuck’s was a tremendous in great shape Com race on Fiesta Island startpeting in the 1983 Hawaii Ironman. since 1966, but ing with a 10k run, then a 12was incredulous that anyone could do an event mile bike followed by a one and of that magnitude and length. There were about one-quarter mile swim. 300 entrants.
Those early races were followed by band music and big, unlimI trained for five and one half months for the 1983 Ironman. It ited beer gardens and had 200 entrants. Most was very exciting, like a science project, I was running 13 miles of us changed clothes in the open between Getting leid every other day. I got injured after running America’s Finest City at Ironma n Revisite events. Unfortunately, both races ended when half and missed two weeks of running d in 2002 . lawsuits were filed after relatively mild bike and got quite a scare! In early August I injuries. The races were a labor of love and took a vacation to Maui with a were discontinued because of the lawsuits, bunch of families and did not even though I believe the lawsuits were not bike two weeks, but ran the half successful. marathons every other day and swam 90 minutes each day. Carlsbad originally had a mile swim and Otherwise training and racing 10k run with the same 16 mile bike as went fine. today’s event. Many of the early triathletes came from a swimming background, The whole Kona experience was a as the long cold swims were a real chalgas. It was incredibly exciting. In lenge for “regular people”. those days, not everyone there was a gifted athlete. But everyone was What led you to race the 1983 trained and super motivated, and Ironman World Championships in there were a lot of real unique indiKona? viduals. Most had made a real sacrifice John: In 1982 my wife and I went to to be there. They had psychiatrists Kona for a medical meeting. By sheer present to give a seminar to the spouscoincidence we happened to land es that had both suffered and supportduring the actual Ironman race. The ed the athletes’ training through their Queen K Road was not closed for the one dimensional quest. There were a lot race, and we had a long very slow of repeat contestants. I think I might drive in the middle of the race into have been among the first thousand ironKailua. We watched most of finishmen. ers, and they looked beaten up on The race day itself was another matter. Alii drive. My memory is that they It is still the windiest day in Ironman hislooked “haunted”, constantly looktory. I saw people blown to a complete stop ing over their shoulder to see if and even blown off their bikes. Many had anyone was catching them. to stand up on their pedals most of the I had probably done 10 triathlons way to Hawi, some walked. Only about 830 by then, but with pretty casual out of nearly 1000 starters were able to training—mostly handball, skiing complete the race, the lowest percentage and running—very little swimming of finishers ever. Aerobars and clip-in and biking—but a little more every pedals had not yet been invented, and year. By the mid-1980’s it was six the average bike in the race was said to months of handball and skiing, and six cost $350, about what I paid for my months, April to October triathlon. Univega Grand Premio at Zummatti’s. I That day watching the Ironman concan’t remember if helmets were mandavinced me that the race was madness tory but most of us wore the old Skidlid and that I would never be interested in helmets that offered very little protecdoing it. tion, kind of like a hairnet. But that night we went on a “Captain iathlon. You’ve completed nearly 400 Beans” dinner cruise (the original boat ners at IB Tr in w th o b triathlons in your career, what are used for the Ironman swim turnaround). John and John jr., some of your favorite destination races? Many free Mai Tais later, while sailing on John: With a growing and active family and a demanding profesKailua Bay, somewhat illogically, I decided I would do the Ironman in 1983. The next day, outside the only hotel (the only sion I swore off Ironman races but returned to Kona twice for half building) at Waikoloa in those days, I began training for my one Ironmans in my 60s. In 2002 I had a chance to do “Ironman Revisited” in Oahu with 40 unique companions. The event caught and only marathon. continued on page 10
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CONVERSATION, continued my attention because I had watched the (the height of a fifty story videos of the original Oahu Ironman race building). No directional over and over while preparing for 1983. buoys for the swim—once Training was limited for the August 2002 the race started I saw just event because I had fractured my tibia skiing two other swimmers. We in late January. I swam for four months, had to memorize the San biked for three months, but only was able to Francisco skyline and run 50 miles before the event, although I “never get to the right of aqua jogged a lot. We had to supply our own the tall apartment buildsupport crew who drove along with us just like ing” in order to not miss the original three Oahu races and supplied all Aquatic Park and get our needs. The event was well organized and a carried west on the outreal thrill. My orthopedist told me not to run going tide! They had a more than two hours, so I alternated running permit for 300 racers, and walking. but had fewer than a I should write a separate article about my hundred enter. The bike 1980’s Alcatraz races. In the 1980’s no wetsuits went over the Golden were allowed, a 15-mile run through Muir Woods Gate Bridge to Mill n Tri. Valley. Looking down to le nd Pe p to Stinson Beach and then return to Mill Valley m ki, Ca al John Stawic over hills as high as 1,360 feet, and starting and John and age group riv at Alcatraz after just swimming finishing with 672 slick wooden and stone steps from it was a real thrill. I had trainied by swimming in Del Mar
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until I got really, really cold and confused, and by taking cold showers.
What is your favorite benefit of your TCSD membership? John: One of my favorite benefits is the races TCSD puts on. I fondly remember two unusual TCSD club races. The first was the ”Jellyfish Triathlon” at Fiesta Island. After a vote was taken, we had the race. Every stroke I took I had a jellyfish in my hand, and I was glad to have a bathing cap. Fortunately, they were nonstinging. The “Cowpie Triathlon” was at a ranch near Ramona. We swam multiple laps in a small pond, then biked and ran among dozens of cows and thousands of cowpies. A great party and cookout followed, and all finishers were awarded a dried cowpie on a necklace. Some club members camped out overnight. I got home very late and very tired. When I went to get in bed, I recalled that our swim had been in a BROWN pond-brown because of cowpies. I hurriedly showered after putting two plus two together.
Alcatraz with me. I have been blessed with a great family. Three children and eight grandchildren ages five to 17, all living nearby. My son John and sonin-law Brandon have done very well in triathlon. Everyone else in involved in sports.
I’m thinking that with all your race experiences you have probably seen some pretty goofy things over the years. What have been some of the classics? John: I could swim and run faster than a friend, but he was a much faster cyclist. He was one of the first to get the original Quitanna Roo wetsuit. When he beat me out of the water, I could see that I needed a wetsuit also. They were hard to find at first—you had to “know a guy who knew a guy” to get one. I had a connection and got one at Bike Fever in Del Mar. The next race I beat my friend out of the water with my new wetsuit. However, I put on my helmet and bike shoes and started to mount my bike before I realized that I had forgotten to take off my wetsuit.
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I remember doing both of those epic TCSD races. Triathlon has been a family affair for you. How has your family been involved in our sport? John: My wife and three children have all done at least one triathlon. I signed up early for one of the Optimist’s Coronado Triathlons when my two oldest kids were about 10 and 12. That year the race was Bike-Run-Swim. Your start position was determined by the date of your entry, and my kids were in the front row with all the super aggressive adults behind them. I worried they would be biked over. One of my great strategies during the years that the optimist race was formatted as a run 1.2 miles, bike 4 miles, swim 1/4 mile was to wear my John with wife, Barbara, at the Carlsbad Tri post race party. bike helmet on the run. I beat a good I did two races, friend three years in a row by a few seconds. He would always make fun of my helmet on the one in Coronado and one in Ensenada, that had run—but never figured out that not having to no bike turnaround marked and everyone turned put the helmet on when my pulse was probably around at different places. Then they realized what was (not) happening. 200 was my whole margin of victory over him. The only draft legal race I have done was in For my 50th birthday, my daughter swam from Huntington Beach. I was in a pack of five ridcontinued on page 12
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CONVERSATION, continued ers. After taking two turns at the front, they told me not to lead anymore because I was going too slow; so I hung in the back and enjoyed the ride. At that same Huntington Beach event, big surf took off my goggles and pulled my Speedo right off. I saved my Speedo with one ankle to prevent a nude finish to my swim.
What have you done for a living? John: I am a Neuroradiologist. I trained at the San Diego Naval Hospital and Stanford. I also had the opportunity to take a six month Navy course in Aerospace medicine (including flight instruction) in Pensacola and spent two years as a flight surgeon with the Marines. I spent most of my career at UCSD and the VA and had the opportunity to train a few hundred radiology trainees. I also persuaded about ten of them to do a triathlon.
Who has been the most influential person in your life? John: The biggest influence of me is definitely my wife of 50 years, Barbara, a physical therapist and a real miracle. She is a very independent, friendly and social person. She has broadened my horizons tremendously. I had several friends that I usually beat by a minute or less. I had to warn her to stop being so friendly and giving away my secrets of victory i.e. don’t wear
socks, don’t sit down to put on shoes, use lace locks instead to tying shoes, etc.
What are your future triathlon goals? John: Future goal? I have raced almost 800 events, mostly multisport. I have raced almost 400 miles swimming, 6700 miles biking and over 2,300 running. Almost everyone my age has quit. I think a lot of them are just embarrassed how slow they have become— and so am I! I have a lot of arthritis everywhere and some serious medical problems and have been slow for quite a while. Every spring I decide if I will continue. I love training in San Diego. Because I have been so busy, I have done almost all my training by myself, so have missed some of the great social aspects of the sport. I do fewer events every year, but will probably continue to do my favorites.
John, thank you so much for sharing your story. Triathlon has definitely kept you young. I think you have at least another 800 events in you. We are lucky to have you in our club! 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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IRON WAR REVISITED, continued At this time, aerobars and bladed spoked rims, with sew up tires were used. RAAM winners like Pete Penseyres and his friends had developed alternative position handlebars. Greg LeMond jumped on this advancement in aero positioning, using aerobars to beat Laurent Fignon by eight seconds in the July 1989 Tour de France.
“Pay and Save” store. That’s when Mark accelerated and pulled away. Dave was unable to answer or catch Mark as both flew down the hill across the finish line, under a minute apart! The image I never forget is Mark carrying the American flag on a stick, striding down the finish chute, fist pumping in victory!
The Money Shot So, you may wonder how I got the money shots of Mark and Dave just before they ran up the hill. A friend, Sue (who I photographed the year before), snapped the pics while riding in a rental car driven by my free-spirited brother. Yes, my brother Dave acquired a wide world of sports press placard, mounted it on the dashboard of the rental car, and proceeded to drive the entire race course, with Sue in tow as the official photographer.
Thus, the importance of aerodynamic handlebars was firmly established by October of 1989. At that time, the fastest bike split (of an overall winner) was three-time Olympian bicyclist John Howard of Encinitas who won the 1981 Kona Ironman with a 5:03:29 bike split. (In 1980 John’s bike split was 4:28, but he finished third).
That year, 1989, I finished two Ironman races, New Zealand in the spring and Hawaii in October. I dedicated them to my grandfather who passed away in 1988 of throat cancer. A few other friends also did Kona that year; Julie Moss,
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With improved aerodynamics and evolving training methods, Dave Scott and Mark Allen’s bike splits were only one second apart in 1989. Mark at 4:37:52, and Dave’s at 4:37:53. (The current bike split record is held by Norman Stadler, at 4:18:23.) Both Mark and Dave used aerobars in 1989.
The Run Mark’s nickname is “The Grip,” because once he takes hold of the lead, he never lets it go. Mark Allen and Dave Scott ran shoulder-toshoulder and stride-for-stride for about 22 miles. It’s been said that no words were exchanged, just a stoic mental march to the finish, running six-minute miles. At four miles to go, there is a slight hill before descending downhill past the
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PART II IT’S THE LAW:
By Richard L. Duquette, Esq.
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the public’s right to record police officers in the scope of their duties. Many states have attempted to ban this practice, and others (including California) have expressly made it legal. While there are First Amendment issues involved here, some states recognize a public right to film the activities of police officers in public while carrying out their official duties. California’s Penal Code §148 (the statute concerning resisting arrest and interfering a police officer) was recently amended to clarify that recording a police officer “while the officer is in a public place” or the person recording is “in a place he or she has the right to be” is neither a violation of the statute, “nor does it constitute reasonable suspicion to detain the person or probable cause to arrest the person.” (Penal Code §148(g), see also Penal Code §69). The rationale for this is that because police officers are public servants, they do not have an expectation of privacy in doing their job. Rather, they are expected to be accountable to the public. It’s not just police reform activists who sup-
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RECORDING YOUR RIDE: EVIDENCE & LIABILITY The age of helmet and bicycle mounted cameras such as GoPros, Contours, and Fly 6s has opened up a world of possibilities that enhance recreation and entertainment. But this technology also has legal implications that bicyclists should keep in mind. Therefore, we’ve put together a two-part series on this important issue. On the one hand, recording your ride can preserve important evidence if you are injured in a crash or if you are stopped by a police officer. If you were doing nothing wrong, the video may vindicate you, or it may show that the person who hits you was at fault. On the other hand, you should also exercise caution when it comes to recording your interactions with other people in order to avoid running afoul of eavesdropping and privacy laws.
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port transparency and accountability either. Many law enforcement advocates also recognize the importance of video evidence. Technology such as MVARS (dash cams) and body worn cameras have proliferated in recent years. Many people recognize that filming an encounter can protect both the police and the public. By having video evidence, it becomes more difficult to falsely accuse an officer of misconduct. Most police officers understand this and do not mind being recorded. Although police agencies are not required by law to use body cameras, many local departments have implemented them. For those that do, the legislature has prescribed that the agencies establish policies and procedures in keeping with best practices for downloading and storing the footage. Penal Code §832.18. However, you should be careful about how and where you do this. You may record a police officer engaged in public duties, so long as you do not interfere with them. In other words, there are two situations in which you may not film a police officer: 1. You may not film a police officer who is not on duty and does not consent to the recording. This exposes you to the same kind of criminal and civil liability discussed above under the California Invasion of Privacy Act. 2. You may not film a police officer in such a time, place, and manner that it interferes with their duties. This is a violation of Penal Code §148. Please see our blog post and listen to our Podcast episode “What is a Lawful Order” (http://www.911law.com/Legal-Blog/2017/March/What-is-aLawful-Order-.aspx 3. If you get too close to an officer performing an investigation, and they tell you to move away, you should listen. You also may not enter private property without permission in order to film police activity. If you’re told to move, this is a lawful order. This does not mean you have to stop recording, but you do have to give the officers the space they need and avoid trespassing. Failure to comply with a lawful order not only puts you at risk of arrest, but also could jeopardize their investigation and put both you and the officer in danger. You are permitted to film an encounter with the police if you are pulled over. But keep in mind that any evidence obtained in this way can be used against you as much as it can be used against them in court. If you are going to film a police encounter, you should be calm and respectful, not belligerent and hostile.
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Another issue relating to technology and privacy is the role of social media and cell phone evidence. It is critical to understand that you do not have an expectation of privacy on your social media posts. This is true regardless of your privacy settings. Anyone who is permitted to see your posts may legally copy and disseminate them. Even if you delete a post, it can resurface in this way if someone screen caps it before you remove it. continued on page 17
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All cyclists know from their own experience: you ride your own bike much better and safer because you know your equipment, the seat position is right and you are thoroughly familiar with the brakes and the gears and you know the condition they are in. Available space in the case can be used to store your helmet, shoes, tools and bike backpack etc. Please note that the overall weight of the bike case should not exceed 65lbs. You should check the allowed weight with your travel agent or the airline during the booking process.
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whether the airline carries sport luggage (bike in the case) and how much the charges are. Notify the travel agency or airline directly during the booking process that you want to take your own bike. This information will be passed on to the airline, and you will receive separate noti cation. There are costs associated with registering with the airline. If you don’t receive any other notifcation, these costs are usually paid directly at the check-in desk. Also think about transport from the airport to the hotel. For package travel deals notify the travel agency about bike transport from the airport to the booked hotel and back when booking, otherwise additional costs may be incurred. Cycling event organizers: transport is frequent-
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AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT The bike case usually arrives on a special conveyor belt or is handed to you through a door for bulky luggage. It is rare for it to arrive on the normal suitcase conveyor belt.
DAMAGES TO THE CASE Report any damages to the case immediately to the airline. The “Lost & Found” desk usually helps you at most airports.
IT’S THE LAW, continued Obtaining information in this way is not a violation of the Invasion of Privacy Act, and evidence gathered on social media can be used against you in court. Again, regardless of your privacy settings, your Facebook posts are considered public, and you have no legally protected expectation of privacy. This is why I always advise my clients to never discuss their cases or post sensitive or potentially damaging information on social media. Finally, cell phones are an important source of evidence also—particularly in the age of smart phones. Unlike with your social media activities, you do have a legitimate expectation of privacy on your cell phone. In 2014 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement applied to data stored on cell phones. Riley v. California, 134 S.Ct. 2473 (2014). The reasoning was that in the age of smart phones, an immense amount of personal data is now stored on these devices, and that a person does not for-
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Conclusion
Video evidence can be a great tool for getting to the truth and for promoting accountability for all parties involved. But it is important that it be used wisely, especially in a legal environment in which privacy protections are paramount. Ride Safe – Ride Strong!
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