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TCM Newsletter: Tuesday May 22, 2007
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Race Results |
Training Tips |
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Race Report – Napa Sprint |
NorCal June Races |
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Birthday Wishes - June |
June Board Meeting |
Links & Other Stuff |
Race Results
Our members have been hyperactive this past month (no surprises there) and have garnered some pretty impressive results. Congratulations to those listed below. If you email me your results/events I can include in future newsletters.
Wildflower Triathlon Festival
Long Course:
David R 7hr 51 min, 35th (AG)
Michael J 6hr 26 min, 201st (AG)
Olympic:
Marlene B 3hr 14 min, 5th (AG)
Tim M 3hr 27 min, 89th (AG)
Napa Valley Triathlon Weekend
½ Ironman:
Lisa B 6hr 43 min, 9th (AG)
Sprint:
Jeanine T 1hr 39 min, 2nd (AG)
Andrew S 1hr 33 min, 3rd (AG)
Race Report – Napa Sprint by Andrew S
Sunday May 6, 2007.
Location: Lake Berryessa, Napa Valley
Weather: Wind, wind with some more wind thrown in for good measure. Plus SUN!
This is a great first race for the season whether you’re a beginner or seasoned veteran. Sure it clashes with Wildflower but there is a different vibe here and it’s only 2 hours from home, and you don’t need to camp!
The swim is self-seeded so you jump in whichever group you want – men & women all together – it’s that kind of race. I had a good swim (1/2 mile) but the wind caused a lot of chop and I’m sure I swallowed a good few gallons of water (extra hydration perhaps) on the way round. Quite a few people said they felt somewhat nauseous – gulp!
The bike headwinds were pretty brutal and it was a struggle going out. Of course what goes around comes around and the ride back was pretty damn fast. Bike is 15 miles.
Into the 4-mile run and you’re faced with a nasty, longish, gradual uphill early into the out & back course and again into that headwind. Still the run to the finish is more downhill than up and now the headwind is a tailwind.
All in all still a great race. Personally, I managed an Age Group podium (3rd) position as did our other TCM competitor Jeanine who came in 2nd in her AG. Way to go!!!
Andrew
 
Birthday Wishes - June
Happy Birthday to absolutely nobody! After May’s Birthday bonanza our parents must have rested.
Training Tips
Examined Swimming
How familiar are you with the details of your stroke? Do you have ways, in the middle of a training set, perhaps while trying to keep up in a lane-circle, to keep your awareness acute?
Check out this article by Terry Laughlin of Total Immersion Swimming at http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1140 . Terry really focuses on feel in the water rather than just endless, mindless laps and drills.
NorCal June Races
June triathlons and related events in and around the Bay area include:
Sat 6/2 Vineman Showdown at Sundown (San Rafael) – local event hosted by Mike B!! Check it out at www.vineman.com
Sun 6/3 Escape from Alcatraz (SF City) – sold out, www.tricalifornia.com
Sat 6/9 Tri for Fun (Sacramento area) – www.tbfracing.com
Sun 6/10 Caliman ½ Iron (Morgan Hill) – www.japroductions.com
Sun 6/10 Tri for Fun (Sacto area) – www.tbfracing.com
Sun 6/10 Tri 101 (Clearlake) – www.trioneoone.com
Sun 6/10 Alcatraz Sharkfest (swim SF city) – www.envirosports.com
Sat 6/16 Tri for Fun (Pleasanton) – www.onyourmarkevents.com
Sat 6/23 San Jose MTB Tri (San Jose) – www.japroductions.com
Sat 6/23 Xterra Tahoe City (Tahoe City) – www.bigblueadventure.com
Sat 6/23 Folsom Open Water Swim (Folsom) – www.capitaladventureracing.com
Sun 6/24 Alcatri, Escape from the Rock (SF City) – www.envirosports.com
Sun 6/24 San Jose International (San Jose) – www.japroductions.com
It’s a busy month!
Some of these events are sold out with no wait lists. Check the individual websites for full details.
June Board Meeting
Our June meeting is on Tuesday, June 5th at 6.30pm. Location is Tam Bank in San Anselmo. All members are welcome to attend and give their input on how the Club works. Some recent discussions have included: increasing our membership base, sponsorship, scheduling workouts, and maintaining the website. The Board are all volunteers and need your help to ensure the Club remains a success.
Links and Other Stuff
Don’t forget our fab website – www.triclubmarin.org – for workouts, events, links to our sponsors and other interesting items about the Club.
We are always looking for suggestions/content for the newsletter. If you have any ideas, links, articles you want to contribute email me at: seacap@netscape.com before Thursday.
TriClub Marin
PO Box 829
San Anselmo , CA 94979
www.triclubmarin. org
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