Our uniform pick-up date is tentatively schedule for Friday, March 13 around 6:30 p.m. at the YFC. The plan is to set-up the bouncy house for the kids, so that they have something to do while we get uniforms sorted out and a team picture taken. I'll firm up the details as we get closer to time, but please go ahead and mark the day on your calendar. If you still want a dry wick t-shirt, let me know as soon as you can.
Lisa's Olympic distance triathlon training program informational meeting is scheduled for tomorrow night, Wed, Jan 28, at 6:00 p.m. I believe the meeting will be held in the portable. However, it looks like it's going to be a great night, if that's the case, then plan on meeting at the picnic tables outside at Bob Sierra. Just an FYI, this is an INFORMATIONAL meeting, you will NOT be meeting each Wed to train. Even though this is an Olympic distance plan geared towards the intermediate level, BEGINNERS are encouraged to come. Lisa will explain how to adjust the program in order to fit your needs.
Jeff Feldman (5:30 a.m. Tues/Thur Master Swim Coach), will be taking charge of the Masters Swim Program. He would like to put together a swimmer email list (like we do for group fitness) to keep everyone updated on swim related issues, pool schedules, competitions, etc. If you would like to be included on this email list, let me know. Also, please pass the word along to those you know that "just swim" and wouldn't be on this email list. You can also email Jeff directly at Jeff.Feldman@tampaymca.org. He is also starting a 10:30 a.m. Saturday Master Swim. He is very excited about growing adult swimming at our facility and is open to all kinds of suggestions and input, so now is your chance to let him know what you want. He has offered to do some clinics for our group, just let me know when/if you are interested. If you are interested, day/time suggestions are welcomed. For those of you that don't know who Jeff is, here is a mini bio, that I asked him to write . . .
I began swimming at age nine for Carrollwood Village Swim Team. At 13 years old my body finally stopped growing at 6’5. It was also the age I started to notice significant improvements in my times. At 14, I went to the Junior Olympics. At 15, I qualified for the Junior Nationals. I was now swimming with the big boys. Age 17 took me to the Senior Nationals where I swam against a 40 year old Mark Spitz, who at that time was going for the 88 games in Seoul. I didn’t even know until race was over that I was swimming with my childhood hero. At 18, I graduated high school with two state titles under my belt which gained me a scholarship to FSU, where I swam with some really fast, talented people. Attended the NCAA’s in Buffalo New York, which is really the most competitive meet in the world. My next logical step was the 92 Olympics in Barcelona, but I missed Trials by .004 seconds. I stopped swimming at FSU after only two years. The 96 Olympics seemed just too far away. I do not wish to leave this bio on a down note, so after swimming, I joined the FSU Theater School and traded the blocks for the stage. But that is another story…
Will Schaefer will be taking a couple of new riders out on Saturday morning around 7am (basically day break) for 20 miles meeting at the Lutz Lake Fern Trailhead. The goal is to teach basic bike etiquette and safety so that you can ride safely and comfortably in a group. If interested in participating in this, please email Will directly at wschaefer@oti-solutions.com.
USA Cycling certified coach, Mike Ruiz (and Spin instructor), will be leading a ride from the Suncoast trailhead on Lutz Lake Fern at 8am on Sat, Feb 21. This is a GREAT opportunity for some free cycling coaching from a great instructor. For more information, contact Mike at mike.g.ruiz@bankofamerica.com.
Bo will be riding on Sunday at 8am from the SR54 and Suncoast Trail for about 30 miles. If interested in joining him, you can email Bo at bo22244@aol.com.
As always, it's an open invitation to whomever would like to join our Wed 9am ride in San Antonio. Our normal group is Tracy Parker, Lisa Sandusky, Kevin Miller, Tom Paggio, Paula McCarron and myself. Just let me know if you would like to be added to the Wed ride email.
If you currently have a pretty steady ride day and time and would like to invite others to join your group, let me know your approximate pace and I will be happy to pass it on.
One of our new Spinning instructors, Phillip Newman, is a veteran triathlete (all distances), certified tri coach and masters swim coach at Northwest. We have talked about possibly doing some brick workouts or run groups in either the EARLY morning or mid-morning time slot. Let me know if there is any interest here and if so, when? Phillip will be teaching on Wednesday mornings and every other Friday night. Click here for an updated tri training schedule.
For those of you that are leery about swimming in the open water, or just want a little extra practice, Bill Floyd's open water swim sessions will start on Wed, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Courtney Campbell Causeway. For more information, you can email Bill directly at BFloydPres@aol.com . If you know of other open water swim opportunities, let me know and I will be happy to pass it on to the group.
Discount at Carrollwood Bicycle Emporium! Brian is going to give us the below discount at CBE, however, you need to be listed on our tri club roster in order to get the discount. If you are not sure if you are on the roster, then just email me your phone number and USAT number and I will make sure you are on the list. FYI - you will still get the discount, even if you are not a USAT member, but I do need your phone number.
The Tri Team will receive a 5% discount on bikes, 10% discount on accessories, and we will have several events throughout the year when Members can receive deeper discounts. I'll send notifications regularly.
The Tri Team can also "double up" on sale items. So if we have something on sale at 10% off, the Tri Team gets it for 20% off.
Shari Palasti asked me to pass the below information on to you about a nationally recognized speaker that will be in town. Linda Chae will speak on Wednesday evening at 7 at the Carrollwood Cultural Center and Thursday afternoon at Abby’s Health and Nutrition store at 1. Both events are free, and reservations are suggested to ensure a seat. For more information, contact Shari at spalasti@tmdtampa.com.
We don't have to look too far for inspiration! One of our new Y and tri team members, Ronnie Dickson, has an incredible story to share. If interested in reading more, please check out the below links . . .
http://lisasleisuretime.theledger.com/default.asp?item=2244623
http://www.sptimes.com/2008/02/08/Sports/Abandoning_the_path_o.shtml
Is anyone doing Chilly Willy on Feb 8? Right now, I have Bill Ayers and Tracy Parker listed. Let me know if anyone else will be racing it. Also, is anyone doing the Zephyrhills Sprint or the Miami Olympic on March 15?
Don't forget to register for Muddy Buddy. The race is on Saturday, May 9 at the Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney. Register soon, because it does sell out - http://www.muddybuddy.com/. This is who I have racing so far . . . let me know if I'm missing you . . .
Pete & Jill Martino - Team ExfoliatingLastly, Sports Authority is offering their Nike Promo this weekend in conjunction with Gasparilla. If you spend $75 on Nike this Saturday, Jan 31, you get a free entry into the Gasparilla 5k or 15k.
Dayna Davidson & Gabby - Team Stupid
Ken and Linda
Linda & Jason Odom
Katie & Kevin Miller - Team Muddy Millers
Amy Hewitt & Candie Jensen
Bill & Leslie O'Neill - Team Honey
Lisa & Jack Thurber
I think that's it for now. Please send me your USAT number before you forget. THANK YOU!
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