Happy Valentine’s Day, T3 Team!
On this day of love, I wanted to share with you an inspiring story…it is also kind of a love story for our sport
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” Just ask 91-year old Charlie Futrell, our honorary T3 member! He didn’t start racing until age 72. Since then, he’s been to Kona 6 times and has completed 123 triathlons as of last year!! In 2011 Charlie became the oldest person ever to complete an officially sanctioned triathlon at the Central Florida Triathlon Series #2 event in Clermont, Florida. He did the full Sprint distance triathlon and finished with a time of 2:18:38. The USAT believes Charlie is the only person over 90-years old to finish both an officially sanctioned Duathlon and Triathlon race. “He is an extremely charismatic and unbelievable role model for athletes of all ages,” Tim Yount, USA Triathlon’s chief operating officer, said of Futrell. “He has great passion for the sport and has done some amazing things since he started competing.”
What might Charlie’s goals be for 2012 racing season? If you ask him what his goal is, he will say ‘to turn 92.’
He also hopes to complete 4 triathlons and 4 duathlons. T3 athlete, and Charlie’s friend, Jill Kralovanec accompanied him to race together at Chilly Will Duathlon on Sunday, February 5th. Below is the Youtube link if you would like to watch the video of Charlie at the start line: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUoQB8aBBuY
Happy Training, Everyone! May your heart always be full of sweet racing dreams!
Monika
Now, on to the regular update…
WELCOME
A warm welcome to all our newest members! Glad you are a part of our Team…be sure to check out our web site at www.TampaTriTeam.com to learn more about T3. Like our Facebook page to be in the know about training opportunities in real time, as well as the very important socials! Please e-mail us with any questions you may have.
HOT NEWS
T3 Social – You may have seen it on Facebook, Yen is organizing a T3 social this Friday, 2/17 at the Blue Martini starting at 8pm. Please RSVP to Yen at T3yen@live.com if you are able to stop by.
Volunteers Needed – Florida Double Iron Triathlon, February 23-25 at Flatwoods Park. The organizers are looking for volunteers to assist with swim timing and help with other areas. If you would like to help out, contact Steve Kirby at steve@USAUltraTri.com.
FREE Olympic Triathlon Training Program for St. Anthony’s– Starting March 1st, details to follow soon!
RACE RESULTS
Wow! We have some fantastic finish times from this past weekend’s road races…you guys really shined, considering how chilly it was J Special congrats to everyone who raced their first ½ marathon and full marathon!
Rock & Roll ½ Marathon, St Petersburg, Sunday 2/12/12 (These are results we could find. If anyone else had raced, please let us know.)
Jim Glover: 1:29:44
Lisa Sandusky: 1:34:55
Thibaut Van Marcke: 1:35:08
Kristin Freeman: 1:36:10
Liz Gonzalez: 1:38:14
Bridget Stasonis: 1:40:19
Kristen Van Marcke: 1:40:19
Brad Dalbol (1st ½ Marathon): 1:42:26
Raymond Suitt: 1:42:53
Mark Van Osdal: 1:46:39
Rebecca Leynes: 1:47:15
RosaLaura Elbooz: 1:50:34
Yensys Loyola: 1:54:39
Mike Feeney: 1:56:49
Joe Yaeger: 1:59:27
Laura Toll: 2:00:51
Karie Kania: 2:09:02
Jessica Brown: 2:09:25
Avena Sativa: (1st ½ Marathon) 2:14:22
Maria Colfer: 2:15:23
Danny Andrea: 2:21:58
Lynn Puckett: 2:33:09
Pete Martino (1st ½ Marathon): 2:40:22
Christie Orndorf: 2:40:44
Marlene Brewer (1st ½ Marathon): 2:45:22
Maria Satchell-May: 2:49
August Hopf (1st ½ Marathon): 2:54:22
Kristin Bealer (1st ½ Marathon): 3:32:43
26.2 with Donna, Jacksonville Beach, Sunday 2/12
Alice Bishop: (1st marathon) 4:27:16
Ironman Panama 70.3, Sunday 2/12
And, of course our other “honorary T3 member”, Lance Armstrong debuted in his first Half-Iron distance event at Ironman Panama 70.3 and finished 2nd overall with a very impressive time of 3:50:55! (1:17:01 run split!)
GROUP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
BOB SIERRA YMCA
MASTERS SWIM:
Mon/Wed 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Tue/Thu: 5:15 to 6:15 am
Sat: 9-10:30 am
Email Coach Mark Anderson at marknchrista@gmail.com to join the Bob Sierra Masters Google group. You will receive free workouts that range from 2800 – 3200 yards. Masters swim is not only for the proficient swimmer looking to hold 1:10′s for 100 yards, but those looking to hold 3:00min/100 yards or just beginning to swim. There are plenty of lanes to accommodate the various capabilities of swimmers.
RUNNING GROUP:
Track/Speedwork:
Tue 6:30 pm – Currently Gaither High School track is not available and runners meet at the Bob Sierra YMCA for a speed infused group run with Coach Lisa Sandusky. (Lisa.sandusky@verizon.net)
(Note: nursery is NOT available for this run.)
Run Group with Raymond & Luis:
Thu 6:30 pm – Meeting in the Bob Sierra lobby and running in the Northdale area. (Note: nursery is NOT available.)
Youth Fitness Training
Fit Start is offering group exercise classes for kids ages 8 to 14. Boys and girls exercise separately in a personal training type setting. Kids combine exercise with nutrition tips giving them an early start to a healthy life. Classes meet at the Youth and Family Center weekly. Want more info? Contact Michelle Sussman, Youth Fitness Coordinator at msussman@tampaymca.org.
NORTHWEST YMCA
MASTERS SWIM:
Masters swim with Coach Laura Glover Tues & Thurs at 9:45 am. FREE for facility members. Any further questions, please email Laura at lauracate1016@gmail.com.
RUNNING GROUP:
- LandSharks Running Club with Nancy Boulianne (morethanrunning@gmail.com) Wednesday at 9:30 am and Saturday at 8:00 am
(Nursery is available!)
- Sunday Morning Long Run (9-14 miles) with Marcia Garvin (mpgarvin912@gmail.com). Usually meet at 6:00 am but email Marcia to confirm.
CAMPO YMCA
MASTERS SWIM:
(With Coach Scott) Mon/Wed 5:30-6:30 am
Tue/Thu 6-7 pm Cost: 20$/month for facility members & 35$/month for program members
RUNNING GROUP:
Mon/Thu 5:30 pm
Thu 9:30 am
Note: Drop and go child care provided. Make sure you have registered at the front desk, then meet near the bike rack in front of the Y 10 minutes before the run is scheduled.
YMCA staff will be there with you and have a phone to contact the Y in case of emergency. For more information contact Steve Novitske at steven.novitske@tampaymca.org, or call 813-684-1371
SPIN CLASSES: See Schedule at www.Tampaymca.org
BRANDON YMCA
MASTERS SWIM:
(With Coach Vince) Mon/Wed/Fri at 6 – 7:15am and 6 – 7:15pm Cost: 20$/month for facility members and 35$/month for program members.
RUNNING GROUP:
(With Coach Jessica) Wed 8:30 am
Sat 8:00 am
NEW TAMPA YMCA
RUNNING GROUP:
Tues/Thur 6:30pm with Nicole – npalmiso@mail.usf.edu
Sat 7am with Tom Goode – Tom.Goode@TampaYMCA.Org
SPIN CLASSES: See Schedule at www.Tampaymca.org
SOUTH TAMPA FAMILY YMCA
MASTERS SWIM:
Tue/Thurs 530-630 am
CROSS-TRAINING:
The Challenge – With Myrna Haag. It’s a low-impact, cross-training endurance class that lasts 1.5-2 hours and focuses primarily on the moves and muscles that are involved in all three sports. It is held on Thursdays from 6-7:30 pm and Sundays from 4:30-6:00. She is a great coach and motivator. It is also a great activity if you need to modify your training because of injury. Beginners to Ironmen welcome and all will be challenged.
CLASSIFIEDS
1/Laura Glover has a Garmin 310XT for sale. It’s about 6 months old and still in great condition for $200. Awesome watch, ready to rock tri season! If interested, email Laura at lauracate1016@gmail.com
2/ Laura Bisesi is selling two bikes. If interested, email her directly at lbisesi@me.com - 54 cm Motobecane Nemesis Triathlon Bike. Ultegra components, upgraded wheels (Ritchey Pro ) and upgraded saddle (Selle San Marco). Very good condition. $450. – Giant FCR2 Hybrid Bike. Profile Design aero bars added. $350.
3/Stephanie May is looking for a starter road bike to train for her first triathlon. She is 5’4″. If you are selling one that might be her size, please contact Steph at stephmay1@verizon.net.
4/Tracy Parker is looking for a disc wheel. If you can help, email her at fltrigirl38@yahoo.com.
T3 COORDINATORS
Monika Cassidy (T3TriTeam@gmail.com) – Team Communications/Apparel/Sponsorship
Yensys Loyola (T3yen@live.com) – Social & Event Coordinator
Bruce McArthur (brucemcarthur44@aol.com) – Social & Event Coordinator
Marcia Garvin (mpgarvin912@gmail.com) – Web site Development
Michelle Sussman (msussman@tampaymca.org ) – Youth Triathlon Coordinator