Look for lots of fun and useful information on this site in the days and months to come. If you are not a member, learn about the club, look at our membership benefits and join up!
TCM Looks Towards 2009
We are looking forward to the
tri season of 2009. Members are already registered for Wildflower, Escape from Alcatraz, Vineman, Ironman Arizona and others. We had a great 2008 with participation in Santa Barbara, Ice-breaker, Sacramento International Tri, Napa Sprint, San Jose International, Wildflower, Escape from Alcatraz, Vineman, Ironman Louisville, Santa Cruz Sentinel,Ultraman and many others. PRs were set by David, Todd, Mark, Andrew, and others. First timers included Renee’s mum and Mark’s wife & sister-in-law so well done to all of them. And TCM co-hosted the Vineman Showdown at Sundown.
There is a list of Norcal tris on our website, which we will soon update for 2009. Click here.
Not a Member?
Please RSVP with us for any events/workouts, so we can make sure a member of the board is there to welcome/orient you to the club. All levels are welcome.
Now is a good time to join TriClub Marin. We are training for the 2008 Triathlon season. Renew or sign up now! Check here for updates to our training plans, sponsored triathlons and lots of TCM activities during 2008.
TCM workouts Join your friends, and meet new ones at TCM group workouts! They're fun, rewarding, and exhilarating! Click on the calendar for details.
Successfull Escapes from Alcatraz
On Sunday about 2,100 crazy athletes, including TCMers Gary, Eric, Mark, David, Marlene & Andrew, jumped off the SF Belle into 55 degree water for the start of the race. We had been told to aim for Sutro Towers (a huge radio mast far in the distance) and let the current do the rest. The water was relatively smooth (compared to last year anyway) except for some spots where it felt a bit like being in a tumble dryer!
Thousands of people were lining the swim exit, and finding my shoes was a breeze. A volunteer even helped me remove my wettie and put it in the bag - valet service. I felt a lot more confident on the bike this year and as a result had much more fun out there.
The run was as brutal as ever and the sand ladder almost did me in. Coming back along Chrissy Field was a welcome relief. Congrats to everyone who took part, it was a totally fun race. -Andrew
TCMers at Sacramento International Sunday, April 27th, there were 4 triathletes representing TriClub Marin at the Sacramento International Triathlon. Mark, Todd, Marlene and David enjoyed gorgeous weather, a cool fresh water swim in the Sacramento river and flat fast bike and run courses on River Road right along the river bank. David achieved a PR for Olympic distance races.
-David
The Training Corner There is a great article by Mark Allen in Triathlete Magazine (online), titled "Fixing Your Weakest Link". I replicated it here.
TCM Board Meetings
Once a month the board meets at 6:30pm at Tam Bank in San Anselmo. The next meeting will be July 15. All members are welcome to attend.
