T3 Tri Team Weekly Update 1-21-12

Hello T3 Team!

WELCOME

A warm welcome to all our new members! Glad you are a part of our Team J 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, and also e-mail us with any questions you may have. See all your Coordinators listed below.

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

BIKE RIDES:

We have several group rides coming up! Put these dates on your calendar:

- Sunday, January 29 – “Fun Century Ride with RosaLaura” leaves 7:30am from Northwest YMCA. Email RosaLaura (lauravogue1975@yahoo.it) with any questions. Also check out the Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/events/342052592480100/

- Saturday, Feb 4 and Sunday, Feb 5 – “50-mile rides with Yen & Bruce”. Saturday’s ride will leave from Northwest YMCA to Clearwater and back. Sunday’s ride will take place on the Suncoast Trail. More details to follow J

XTERRA WETSUITS JANUARY PROMOTION

To kick off the New Year, Xterra is offering 55% off the following wetsuits through January.

Team code: C-POUCH Vortex fullsuit – regularly $400, now $179 Vector Pro fullsuit – regularly $600, now $269

http://www.xterrawetsuits.com/store/index.php/products/triathlon-wetsuits/vector-pro-fullsuit
Take advantage of getting in the water earlier this year in a new fullsuit and experience the reduced drag and more hydrodynamic feel they offer.  All wetsuits offer a 100% guarantee – swim in them for 30 days and if you are not satisfied, return them for a refund, size exchange, or different model.

UPCOMING RACES

EAST PASCO YMCA (Zephyrhills) SPRING SPRINT TRIATHLON

-       Saturday, March 31, 2012

-       Ideal race for newbies, 300-yard pool swim, 11 mile bike, 5k run

-       USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event

-       Register online at www.imathlete.com/events/eastpascospringsprinttri

-       For more information contact 813.780.9622

T3 RACE CALENDAR

Good luck to Marcia Garvin at the Ocala Marathon and Avena Sativa, Laura and Mark McCatty at the Clearwater ½ Marathon this weekend!!

The races included in this calendar are where we have T3 representation. Check out: http://www.trifind.com/fl.html for a complete listing.

Ocala Marathon Jan 21

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

Marcia Garvin

Christina Orndorf

Doug Gillotte

Jill Martino

Alex Burks

Kathi Whitcomb

Jill Martino

Jim Glover IM NYC

Bruce McArthur

Jill Martino

Yadhira Maldonado

Lisa Sandusky

Doug Gillotte

Jay Gallagher

Lisa Sandusky

Yensys Loyola

Lisa Sandusky

Debbie DeVita

Doug Kimes

John Holland

Angela Bryant

Eric Lyme

Bruce McArthur

Yen Loyola

Jay Gallagher

Laura Glover IM TX

Alice Bishop

Augusta IM 70.3                        Sept 30

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

Doug Kimes

Laura & Mark McCatty

JT Tucker and Brant Tucker

Jay Gallagher

Liz Gonzalez                 Rick Gonzalez

Liz Gonzalez                 Rick Gonzalez

Doug Kimes

Jill Kralovanec Lake Placid IM

John Robinson

Miami 70.3               Oct 28

Avena Sativa

Maria Colfer

East Pasco YMCA Sprint Triathlon                   March 31

Child of The Sun Triathlon, Lakeland              April 21

Al Najjar

Michele Weinstock

Frank Ledda Lake Placid IM

Maggie Borowiecz

Diane Elsen

Nancy Schrum

Eric Lyme

Madeira Beach  Mad Dog Tri        June 3

David Goodman Lake Placid IM

Doug Kimes

Caladesi Island Beach/Trail Race Jan 28

Rock & Roll Half-Marathon, St. Pete, Feb 12

Gasparilla Distance Classic      March 3-4

Julie Monahan

Bruce McArthur

Rick & Liz Gonzalez Panama City Beach IM

Karen Kamm

Lisa Sandusky

Laura Glover (15K)

Jessica Magniccari

Marcia Garvin   Panama City Beach IM

Dodee Nulty

August Hopf

Jim Glover (1/2)

Rick Kania

Karie Kania

Stephanie Mohr (15K)

Dominik Kuhn

Dunedin Triathlon  June 10

Liz Gonzalez                 Rick Gonzalez

Doug Gillotte (15K)

Alan Chastain

Bruce McArthur

Florida Challenge 1/2 Marathon         Jan 29

RosaLaura Elbooz

Jay Gallagher (1/2)

Anthony Duboise

Yensys Loyola

Jay Gallagher

Laura Glover

Jaimi Hovan (5+3K)

RosaLaura Elbooz

Stephanie May

Jim Glover

Tampa Tri Trio:       Kat Bailey, Gina Cockrum, Stephanie Mohr

Karie Kania

Marlene Brewer

Run for the Manatees 5K      Feb 4

Nancy Schrum

Morton Plant Mease Triathlon June 24

Jaimi Hovan

Karla Malone

Bruce McArthur

Stephanie May

Yensys Loyola

Yadhira Maldonado

26.2 with Donna, Jax Beach, Feb 12

Alice Bishop

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/ 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.

2/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.

3/Tracy Parker is looking for a disc wheel. If you can help, email her at fltrigirl38@yahoo.com.

T3 SPONSORS

Bob Sierra Family YMCA – http://www.tampaymca.org Carrollwood Bicycle Emporium – www.cbebikes.com – 10% discount ISM Saddles – http://www.ismseat.com AOR Carbon Race Wheels – www.all-outracing.com Doug Buethe, Physical Therapist, doug.buethe@physiocorp.com Suncoast Running – www.suncoastrunning.com – 10% discountThe Running Center – www.runcenter.com – 15% discount (show id card) Mix1 Tampa – http://www.facebook/mix1tampa, julian@mix1life.com XTERRA Wetsuits – kristen@xterrawetsuits.com Prime Physical Therapy – primephysicaltherapy.com, BMR testing, 20% discount off LT, VO2, bike fit

T3….. Because It’s More Than Just a Race

Monika Cassidy/Nancy Boulianne/Yensys Loyola/Bruce McArthur/Marcia Garvin
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