Frederick Triathlon Club in Frederick, Maryland

Hey club!  Check out the events and clinic hosted by TriItNow folks down in Manassas.  They seem to cater to folks looking to do their first tri and also for folks looking for a close event that’s short so they can “tri” and see how their training has been going.  Warm up for later events.  

Also some kids events too!  A great family affair.  Link:

www.triitnow.com

First tri?  May be just the ticket for you.

Folks, check this out!  It is very true indeed and a bit inspiring:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Fw1GdRKkc

You can purchase the song for a couple of bucks at:

http://www.triathlonsong.com/

Hey everyone!  In case you did not know….

Chris McCormack, Greg Remaly and Matt Reed are coming to the Columbia Triathlon!

Read about it here  http://www.tricolumbia.org/resources/tri_news/index.php?id=71

If you are registered congratulations! If not sounds like a road trip!

Best regards! 

Mike

FTC member Julian Coiner mentioned in California Ironman 70.3 news article:

California Ironman 70.3 Update

 Eleven CEOs are signed up for the AIG CEO Challenge at the Ford California Ironman 70.3 in Oceanside on March 29. These 11 CEOs head up companies with a combined $2.8 Billion in annual revenue, and include Brent de Jong, founder of AEI, a company the delivers energy to 6.1 million customers, and has 11,800 employees. Also racing in California is long-time CEO Challenge supporter, John Schlagenhauf of Badger Truck Center in Wisconsin – this will be John’s ninth CEO Challenge event (including the very first one in Lake Placid in 2001)! Other CEO Challenge ‘alumni’ include Adam Alonso of EMS, Lonnie Hunter of Bennet DeLoney & Noyes, and Jimmy Palma of LAPT Investments.The winner of the CEO Challenge in California will earn a much coveted slot to Kona, Hawaii where they will meet 9 others for the CEO Ironman World Championship, and battle for the title of ‘Fittest CEO in the World’. Based purely on past performance, it looks like the front-runner for the win in California is John Schlagenhauf, who finished Ford Ironman USA Lake Placid in 10:52. However, we expect strong competition from Bryan Gonzalez of Channel Electric (5:22 at Honu), Julian Coiner of 007 Real Estate (11:51 at Ford Ironman Florida) and Brent de Jong (12:00 at Ironman UK).Regardless of who wins, the CEOs are in for a great weekend in California. It all kicks off with a fantastic Dinner with the Pros on Thursday night at the La Costa Resort, and will wind up with the CEO Awards Dinner in Carlsbad on Saturday night.For more information on the CEOs entered in the event please go to www.ceochallenges.com/profiles.

Here’s my plan, tentatively, for the season.  I have reg forms for the Walkersville/Heritage 5K to bring to the next meeting.  It may be too short a distance for some of you, but it benefits the reading programs at Glade & Walkersville Elementary Schools.  I hope the links work!

Michele Trdina

March 2008
15 – Run 4 Luck, Lancaster, PA   http://www.run4luck.com/
29 – Heritage 5K, Walkersville, MD   http://www.steeplechasers.org/racecalendar.html

April 2008
20 – Tri for Kids Sake, Landisville, PA   http://www.hempfieldtri.com/  (sprint)

May 2008
4 – Broad Street 10 Miler*, Philadelphia, PA   http://www.broadstreetrun.com/site3.aspx
18 – Pinchot Park Tri, Lewisberry, PA   http://www.findaraceevent.com/ViewRaceDetail.aspx?raceId=2439 (sprint)
26 – Stoneridge 5K/10K, Allison Park, PA   http://www.stoneridgecc.org/Race/stoneridge_race.htm

June 2008
14 – Jackie Kallal Triathlon, Indiana, PA   http://www.findaraceevent.com/ViewRaceDetail.aspx?raceId=2442   (sprint)

July 2008
13 – Lancaster County Triathlon, Bainbridge, PA  http://www.redroseraces.com/index.php?option=com_races&task=listRace&id=70&Itemid=42   (Olympic)
20 – Pittsburgh Triathlon, Pittsburgh, PA   http://www.pittsburghtriathlon.com/ (Olympic)
27 – Hagerstown Triathlon*, Hagerstown, MD  http://www.racinemultisports.com (sprint)

August 2008
24 – Iron Girl, Ellicot City, MD   www.tricolumbia.org/irongirl.asp  (sprint)

September 2008
6 – Speedwell Forge Triathlon, Lititz, PA  http://www.lancasterymca.org/sports/triathlon.asp  (Olympic)
OR
7 – Gino’s Race, Hanover, PA   http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?CHECKSSO=1&RESET=0&EVENT_ID=1419411
21 – Savage Man, McHenry, MD   http://www.savagemantri.org   (Olympic)
OR
28 – Cape Henlopen, Lewes, DE   http://www.piranha-sports.com  (sprint)

October 2008
12 – Brierman Triathlon*, Boonsboro, MD   http://www.piranha-sports.com

November 2008
(Date ?) Run Through the Grapevine, Mt. Airy, MD  http://striders.net/races/grapevine/2007/  (Trail)

*undecided

-2006 Specialized Transition Elite Triathlon bike ($700) Aluminum Frame with Carbon Fact Seat Post and Fork, 9 speed ultegra and dura ace mixed group.

 -2007 FSA SLK ceramic bearing bottom bracket with full carbon Cranks 175 mm , an awsome upgrade to any bike. ($175)

-2007 Dura Ace 11-23 rear cassette ($50) good for flat courses, gives you that extra gear for flats and downhills.

-2007 Dura Ace 12-25 rear cassette ($50) good for hilly courses

These items can be sold all together or can be sold individually. Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns. Thanks Lucas Lukemc09@hotmail.com

Hey everyone

In case you missed it on race day, NBC will air the race on Saturday Feb 16 at 2PM.  Comcast channel 4, if you are on satty check your guide.

Happy training! 

Mike

Does anyone have an used indoor trainer for sale? Nothing fancy… just enough to spin on.

Mike

Hi club!

The site was again Hacked and there may have been some security issues with the Forum add on.  So this has been temporarily disabled until better security can be installed or another type of Forum add on can be found.  Until then, please use Posts for messaging.

 Thanks

 Dave

Hey everyone!

If anyone is interested would like to get some feedback on ability group rides for the weekends.  I think we can have up to three types of groups A, B and C.  If anyone is interested in helping lead (navigate) one of the groups let me know.   Even though we are all responsible for ourselves on the road, safety and rules of the road are paramount for leaders and individuals who would want to participate.  

I would be glad to help on Saturday rides for A and B rides (mainly A, occasionally B).  I usually ride starting in the Walkersville area and sometimes out near Middletown, or route 67 with Dave Miller.  Occasionally make the trek up to the WMRT in Hancock,  Looking at a “nice” hill ride from Gambrill to Catoctin Falls at least once this year.   Most rides will be 1.5 hours to 3.5 hours in length, you can always get more or less once you learn your way around.  Every other Saturday is a brick. 

I would also help with runs on Sunday afternoons or evenings on Fort Detrick (flat) sometimes out at Gambrill/Watershed on hill days.  If you are interested in helping or participating post your feedback please.

 I have open slots for swimming on Fort Detrick as well. It costs four dollars and the slots are Friday evenings between 5-7 PM or Tuesday 6 AM.

 Hope your training is going well!

Mike