Hello T3 Team!
I hope the new year is going well for everyone. A warm welcome to all our newest members! 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. If you are new to the sport, you may find the following web sites helpful, too:
http://www.trinewbies.com/tno_trainingprograms.asp
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/
http://www.trifuel.com/triathlon-training-plans
http://www.livestrong.com/search/?mode=standard&search=triathlons
T3 has over 360 members (and the number is growing by the week!) and many are highly experienced triathletes who have completed numerous races of various distances; so email us with any questions you may have and we will try to get you the answers!! Also, if you are or someone you know is interested in becoming our sponsor, please send me an email directly at T3TriTeam@gmail.com.
Happy Training!
Monika
T3 COORDINATORS
Monika Cassidy (T3TriTeam@gmail.com) – Team Communications/Apparel/Sponsorship
Nancy Boulianne (Tampat3running@gmail.com) – Training Coordinator/Running Group
Yensys Loyola (T3yen@live.com) – Social & Event Coordinator
Bruce McArthur – Social & Event Coordinator
Marcia Garvin (mpgarvin912@gmail.com) – Web site Development
Michelle Sussman (msussman@tampaymca.org ) – Youth Triathlon Coordinator
HOT NEWS
T3 Ride on Suncoast Trail, Sunday, January 15 – Meet at 12:30 pm at Lutz Lake Fern Rd Exit, be RTR @ 1:00 pm. Distance: 20 or 40+ miles, contact Bruce McArthur for more info. (brucemcarthur44@aol.com) or 813-841-6549.
T3 Century Ride Sunday, Feb 5 – Contact Yen for details (T3yen@live.com) or 813-786-2163.
KUDOS
We had some amazing T3 athletes out there last weekend racing at various running and swimming events. You guys all ROCK!!
- Ragnar Relay: Avena Hale, Karla Malone, Laura Toll, Dayna Davidson, Doug Bouthe, Phil Findley, Ken Page, Karina & Andrew Findlay – Good job, congrats to you all!
- Disney Marathon and ½ Marathon: Yen Loyola, Mark Van Osdal, and “Goofies”, Phillip Newman and Jill Kralovanec who completed the ½ marathon on Saturday and the full marathon on Sunday (Goofy Challenge). – Fantastic job!
- Kiwanis 5-mile Trail Race on Honeymoon Island: Dodee Nulty and Nancy Boulianne (3rd in AG) – Well done, ladies!
And last, but not least, congratulations to T3 athlete, Jay Gallagher, who participated in the 3rd annual Tampa Bay Frogman 5K Open Water Swim also this past Sunday. This was his second year, and rest assured, he will do it again next year! J I thought you might enjoy reading about Jay’s story.
“Had a great time today at the 3rd annual Tampa Bay Frogman 5K Open Water Swim. We doubled the number of participants this year from about 60 or so to about 120. The water temp was a bit warmer this year. I heard it was 57 and I also heard it was 61. It wasn’t cold if you have a full wetsuit, neoprene cap and booties though. 
My wife Marie was my kayak support this year. She did an excellent job guiding me across the bay. One difference this year was the jellyfish, and it freaks me out when I’m hitting them. Marie told me later that she didn’t want to say anything as it was happening but at one point there were jellyfish literally everywhere. It also freaks me out when I’m swimming across the shipping channel. It’s cold, dark and I’m not at the top of the food chain there by any means. But I survived the journey without drowning or getting eaten. The swim course is on some really great bull shark fishing areas. All my fisherman friends who have fished the area just shake their heads as they recall the sharks they’ve seen in the area. So it’s good.
I did have the worst cramping issues I’ve ever encountered swimming though. Most of the swim was all arms, because my legs were pretty useless. It was the worst, and as it’s now Wednesday the pain has just subsided today. In the middle of the shipping channel about 2.5 miles into the swim both of my legs seized up in paralyzing cramps. It was really terrible. It took about 30 seconds or so for my muscles to release but it was crazy painful. Felt like 5 minutes. I thought the kayakers were going to signal one the boats to come get me I was in so much pain. I managed to say “DONT raise your paddle! It’s going to take a lot more than this to keep me from finishing.” The cramps subsided to a non-crippling level and I continued on and finished. I finished in 1:49:34, which is disappointing. But considering that leg and foot cramps started about 15 minutes in and continued the entire way, I guess it’s not so bad. Not that time matters at all for events like this. It’s a great event for a great cause and I’ll definitely plan on it again next year. I highly recommend it, but know that it fills up about 2 months beforehand, and the fundraising takes time. Speaking of which, I fell well short of the fundraising goal they set for us, but donations are still being accepted for the event here: http://www.imathlete.com/donate/jaygallagher”
UPCOMING RACES
As you know, the races included in the T3 race calendar are where we have T3 representation. Email me if you have any others that you are racing. Check out: http://www.trifind.com/fl.html for a complete listing.
(Currently, the running races are also included in this calendar.)
T3 RACE CALENDAR
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Ocala Marathon Jan 22 |
Chilly Willy Feb 5 |
Sand Key Duathlon Feb 25 |
HITS Ocala 70.3 Mar 25 |
Escape from Ft. DeSoto April 14 |
St. Anthony’s Triathlon April 29 |
FIT Siesta Key May 12 |
2012 IM |
Top Gun Triathlon July 28 |
USAT Club Championships/ Redman Triathlon Oklahoma City Sept 22 |
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Marcia Garvin |
Christina Orndorf |
Doug Gillotte |
Jill Martino |
Alex Burks |
Kathi Whitcomb |
Jill Martino |
Jim Glover IM NYC |
Bruce McArthur |
Jill Martino |
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Yadhira Maldonado |
Lisa Sandusky |
Doug Gillotte |
Jay Gallagher |
Lisa Sandusky |
Yensys Loyola |
Lisa Sandusky |
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Angela Bryant |
Eric Lyme |
Bruce McArthur |
Yen Loyola |
Jay Gallagher |
Laura Glover IM TX |
Alice Bishop |
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Clearwater Running & Fitness Festival & 1/2 Marathon Jan 22 |
Jeff Bryant |
Laura Glover |
Florida Challenge Clermont 70.3 April 15 |
Larry Brewer |
Florida IM 70.3 May 20 |
Joey Crawford IM TX |
August Hopf |
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Laura & Mark McCatty |
JT Tucker and Brant Tucker |
Jay Gallagher |
Liz Gonzalez Rick Gonzalez |
Liz Gonzalez Rick Gonzalez |
Michele Weinstock |
Jill Kralovanec Lake Placid IM |
John Robinson |
Miami 70.3 Oct 28 |
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Avena Hale |
Maria Colfer |
Child of The Sun Triathlon, Lakeland April 21 |
Al Najjar |
Madeira Beach Mad Dog Tri June 3 |
Frank Ledda Lake Placid IM |
Maggie Borowiecz |
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Nancy Schrum |
Eric Lyme |
David Goodman Lake Placid IM |
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Caladesi Island Beach/Trail Race Jan 28 |
Rock & Roll Half-Marathon, St. Pete, Feb 12 |
Gasparilla Distance Classic March 3-4, 2012 |
Julie Monahan |
Bruce McArthur |
Rick & Liz Gonzalez Panama City Beach IM |
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Karen Kamm |
Lisa Sandusky |
Laura Glover (15K) |
Jessica Magniccari |
Marcia Garvin Panama City Beach IM |
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Dodee Nulty |
August Hopf |
Jim Glover (1/2) |
Rick Kania |
Dunedin Triathlon June 10 |
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Karie Kania |
Stephanie Mohr (15K) |
Bruce McArthur |
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Liz Gonzalez Rick Gonzalez |
Doug Gillotte (15K) |
Alan Chastain |
Yensys Loyola |
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Florida Challenge 1/2 Marathon Jan 29 |
RosaLaura Elbooz |
Jay Gallagher (1/2) |
Anthony Duboise |
Stephanie May |
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Jay Gallagher |
Laura Glover |
RosaLaura Elbooz |
Karie Kania
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Jim Glover |
Tampa Tri Trio: Kat Bailey, Gina Cockrum, Stephanie Mohr |
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Marlene Brewer |
Morton Plant Mease Triathlon June 24 |
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Nancy Schrum |
Bruce McArthur |
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Karla Malone |
Yensys Loyola |
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Stephanie May |
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Yadhira Maldonado |
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26.2 with Donna, Jax Beach, Feb 12 |
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Alice Bishop |
OTHER RACES
Clermont Draft Legal Challenge
Founded by 2008 Olympian Jarrod Shoemaker, the 2nd annual Clermont Challenge on March 3rd offers four races on one day:
• Age Group non-drafting sprint race – typical USAT rules
• Age Group draft legal race – the only age group draft legal race in the country
• Youth F1 Race – great for kids ages 12-16
• ITU Continental Cup
For more information, e-mail jarrod@streamlineevents.com (www.draftlegalchallenge.com)
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 – Please note changes!!
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
GOOD NEWS!! Pool will re-open Monday, January 30 and masters swim with Coach Laura Glover resumes Tuesday, January 31 at 9:45 am. Any 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 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/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.
2/Tracy Parker is looking for a disc wheel. If you can help, email her at fltrigirl38@yahoo.com.
T3 SPONSORS
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