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 5^th. 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 1^st, 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 (1^st 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: (1^st ½ Marathon) 2:14:22

Maria Colfer: 2:15:23

Danny Andrea: 2:21:58

Lynn Puckett: 2:33:09

Pete Martino (1^st ½ Marathon): 2:40:22

Christie Orndorf: 2:40:44

Marlene Brewer (1^st ½ Marathon): 2:45:22

Maria Satchell-May: 2:49

August Hopf (1^st ½ Marathon): 2:54:22

Kristin Bealer (1^st ½ Marathon): 3:32:43

26.2 with Donna, Jacksonville Beach, Sunday 2/12

Alice Bishop: (1^st 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 2^nd 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

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.

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

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

http://www.trifind.com/

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 (3^rd 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

OTHER RACES

Clermont Draft Legal Challenge

Founded by 2008 Olympian Jarrod Shoemaker, the 2^nd annual Clermont Challenge on March 3^rd 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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“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.”  (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Whether  you will race your first sprint triathlon or signed up for your first Ironman in 2012, … or anywhere in between…on behalf of my fellow Team Coordinators, here is wishing all of you a great, injury-free racing season! May every day be “the best day”, and all your PR dreams come true in the New Year!!

Speaking of injury-free training and racing, you may have seen these USAT articles but in case you have not yet, check them out. There is a lot of good information here! (Part I – http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/multisport-zone/multisport-lab/articles/rock-solid-injury-free-athlete-part-1-111511.aspx  and Part II http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/multisport-zone/multisport-lab/articles/rock-solid-injury-free-triathlete-part-ii-112911.aspx)

Happy Training Everyone!

Monika

WELCOME

If you are new to T3, a warm welcome to you! 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. Plus, all the socials are posted there first! J E-mail us with any questions you may have. Just as a reminder, I have listed all our Coordinators’ e-mails below:

T3 COORDINATORS:

Monika Cassidy (T3TriTeam@gmail.com) – Team Communications/Apparel/Sponsorship

Nancy Boulianne (Tampat3running@gmail.com) – Training Coordinator/NW YMCA Running Group Coach

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

CENTURY RIDE

Thank you to everyone who got up extra early on New Year’s Eve to ride the T3 Century or ½ Century Ride!! Special thank you to Yensys Loyola and Bruce McArthur for organizing the event!! There are plans to have more of these rides throughout the year , so if you had participated, let us know your feedback. Thank you!

UPCOMING RACES

Below is the most recent racing calendar for 2012…I have added all your races as you have emailed them to me so far. Let me know if you have anything else.

NOTE: 2012 Nautica South Beach Triathlon is open. On January 15there will be a price increase, so for the best deal, register today! The event will be held on Sunday, April 1^st. For more information on the registration process, please visit http://www.nauticasobetri.com/register.cfm.

REMINDER:

USAT NATIONAL CHALLENGE COMPETITION

The second month of the 2011-2012 National Challenge Competition (NCC) is under way now, let me know if anyone else is participating!

If you need a reminder of what NCC is, you can find more information here: http://www.usatriathlon.org/audience/clubs/national-challenge-competition.aspx

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

Pool will re-open in February!!

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

Please note changes!

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

SOUTH TAMPA FAMILY YMCA

The Challenge – With the amazing 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/Erin Young is selling a 2011 Trek Speed Concept 9.5 (XS). If anyone interested, check it out here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/330666586997?ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649#ht_500wt_1226

OTHER UPCOMING RACES

Kiwanis 5-Mile Adventure Run, Jan 8, 2012

Honeymoon Island State Park, Dunedin, Florida (http://www.kiwanisadventurerun.com/)

Jan 28, 2012 Caladesi Island Trail Race

http://islandparks.org/

“This is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill your holidays!”

On behalf of our T3 Coordinators, wishing you love and happiness for the holidays and good health to chase all those racing dreams youhave for 2012!

Thank you for being apart of the T3 family!!

HOT NEWS

 T3 NEW YEAR’S EVE CENTURY RIDE

Our dynamic duo, Bruce McArthur and Yen Loyola are organizing a Century Ride (100 miles) on the 31st of December.  There will be a 50 mi ride, too. Roll out at 7am from NW YMCA and touring the Tampa, St Pete and Clearwater areas. Tailgate party afterwards, open to public and everyone is welcome!! Email Bruce (brucemcarthur44@aol.com) or Yen (T3yen@live.com ) if you are planning on participating or if you can volunteer. Should be lots of fun!! Spread the word, the more the merrier!

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON (FIT), May 12, 2012 – ½ price registration now until December 31st!  http://www.imathlete.com/events/fit

USAT NATIONAL CHALLENGE COMPETITION

The 2011-2012 National Challenge Competition (NCC) is under way.  You can send me your daily mileage and I willenter it for you!! http://www.usatriathlon.org/audience/clubs/national-challenge-competition.aspx

GROUP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

BOB SIERRA YMCA

MASTERS SWIM:

To get Monday evening/Tuesday morning masters swimming practice, join the Google group, http://groups.google.com/group/bob-sierra-masters. It will give you workouts, information regarding practice schedules and much more. These practices are being coached by fellow T3 member, Mark Anderson. Come join the fun!!! Tue/Thur groups now start at 5:15am. Saturday Masters Swim is now from 9am – 10:30am.

RUNNING GROUP:

Track/Speedwork

Tuesday night Tracker-ers are meeting at the Bob Sierra YMCA now at6:30pm for a speed infused group run.  If you haven’t done it yet, get onCoach Lisa’s email list also (Lisa.sandusky@verizon.net). (Note: nursery is NOT available.)

Run Group with Raymond & Luis

Thursday night neighborhood run is at 6:30 pm, meeting in the Bob Sierralobby and running in 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

Pool is closed for winter.

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) withMarcia Garvin (mpgarvin912@gmail.com). Usually meet at 6:30 am but email Marcia to confirm.

CAMPO YMCA

Please note changes!

MASTERS SWIM:

(With CoachScott) When:  Mon and Wed. at5:30-6:30am; Tue and Thur 6-7pm Where:  Campo Family YMCA Cost:  20$/month for facilitymembers & 35$/month for program members

RUNNING GROUP:

When:   Mon and Thur.evenings at 5:30 pm, and Thursday mornings at 9:30 am. Where:  Campo Family YMCA (Dropand 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. Staff:  YMCA staff will be there with you and have a phone to contact the Y in case of emergency. Cost:  No additional cost 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

Please note changes!

RUNNING GROUP:

(With Coach Jessica) When:  Wed at 8:30am &Saturday at 8 am Where:  Brandon YMCA, 3097 Kingsway Rd, Brandon, FL Cost:  No additional cost

MASTERS SWIM:

(With Coach Vince) When:  MWF at 6 – 7:15am and 6 – 7:15pm Where:  Brandon YMCA Cost:  20$/month for facilitymembers and 35$/month for program members.

NEW TAMPA YMCA

RUNNING GROUP:

- Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30pm Run Group with Nicole – npalmiso@mail.usf.edu

- Saturday morning, 7am Run Group with Tom Goode – Tom.Goode@TampaYMCA.Org

SOUTH TAMPA FAMILY YMCA

The Challenge – With tri legend Myrna Haag. It’s a low-impact, cross-training endurance class thatlasts 1.5-2 hours and focuses primarily on the moves and muscles that are involved in all three sports.  It is on Thursdays from 6-7:30 and Sundays from 4:30-6:30.  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.

RACE RESULTS

Congratulations to all our athletes that raced the Jacksonville Marathonlast Sunday, December 18th!!

Marathon

Anthony DuBose:   3:19:40

Phillip Newman:      3:37:18

Jill Kralovanec:       3:46:59 (Qualified for Boston 2013)

Stephanie May:      4:07:15

1/2 Marathon

Mark Van Osdal:    1:49:04

UPCOMING RACES

Jan 8, 2012 Tampa Bay Frogman Swim

5K Open Water Swim& Fundraiser to benefit the Navy Seal Foundation.http://tampabayfrogman.com/

Jay Gallagher is participating and he is also raising funds: Http://www.imathlete.com/donate/jaygallagher

Jan 28, 2012 Caladesi Island Trail Race

http://islandparks.org/

WELCOME

I would like to welcome our newest T3 member, Dominik Kuhn all the way from Germany! Dominik has just arrived in Tampa as an exchange student and he is currently residing in South Tampa with a host family. An avid triathlete in hisnative country, he is excited about training and racing with us in 2012. Hewould like to have a mentor and I would like to connect him with fellow triathletes, preferably at his home YMCA, which is Interbay in South Tampa. Please let me know if you canhelp! Dominik is also looking to borrow or purchase a small frame (50 cm) roadbike.

 HOT NEWS!!!

T3 NEW YEAR’S EVE CENTURY RIDE

Our dynamic duo, BruceMcArthur and Yen Loyola are organizing a Century Ride (100miles) on the 31st of December. Roll out at 7am from NW YMCA and touring the Tampa,St Pete and Clearwater areas. Tailgate party afterwards, open to public and everyone is welcome!! Also looking for a few volunteers for that day. Email Bruce (brucemcarthur44@aol.com) or Yen (T3yen@live.com ) if you are planning onparticipating or if you can volunteer. Should be lots of fun!!

CHILLYWILLY PROMO- GOOD THROUGH DEC 20TH

Chilly WillyDuathlon registration is open for Feb 5, 2012 and the race organizers haveextended a special code for our members that will save the online fee. We haveseveral of our athletes already registered. The code is ChillyT3 and isonly good till December 20th. Thank you toFred @ Design Sports! Register on www.imathlete.com.

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON (FIT), May 12, 2012 – ½ price registration now untilDecember 31st!  http://www.imathlete.com/events/fit

USAT NATIONAL CHALLENGE COMPETITION

The2011-2012 National Challenge Competition (NCC) has begun and so far a couple ofpeople have indicated that they are participating. Please note, competitorsMUST be USAT members. You can send me your daily mileage and I will enter itfor you!! http://www.usatriathlon.org/audience/clubs/national-challenge-competition.aspx

GROUP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

BOB SIERRA YMCA

MASTERSSWIM:

Toget Monday evening/Tuesday morning masters swimming practice (a great sprinterworkout) join the Google group, http://groups.google.com/group/bob-sierra-masters. It will give you workouts,information regarding practice schedules and much more. These practices arebeing coached by fellow T3 member, Mark Anderson. Come join thefun!!! Tue/Thur groups now start at 5:15AM!

NOTE! SaturdayMasters Swim is now from 9am – 10:30am.

RUNNING GROUP:

Track/Speedwork

Tuesdaynight Tracker-ers are meeting at the Bob Sierra YMCA now at 6:30pm for aspeed infused group run.  If you haven’t done it yet, get on Coach Lisa’semail list also (Lisa.sandusky@verizon.net). (Note: nursery is NOTavailable.)

RunGroup with Raymond & Luis

Thursdaynight neighborhood run is at 6:30 pm, meeting in the Bob Sierra lobby andrunning in Northdale area.  (Note: nursery is NOT available.).)

YouthFitness Training

JuniorStriders (run group) is for kids ages 6-12. If you would like more information,email Michelle at msussman@tampaymca.org.

NORTHWESTYMCA

Poolis closed for winter.

RUNNINGGROUP:

-LandSharks Running Club with Nancy Boulianne (morethanrunning@gmail.com) Wednesday at 9:30 amand Saturday at 8:00 am

(Nurseryis available!)

-Sunday Morning Long Run (9-14 miles) with Marcia Garvin (mpgarvin912@gmail.com). Usually meet at 6:00 am but emailMarcia to confirm.

NEWTAMPA YMCA

RUNNINGGROUP:

-Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30pm Run Group with Nicole – npalmiso@mail.usf.edu

-Saturday morning, 7am Run Group with Tom Goode – Tom.Goode@TampaYMCA.Org

CAMPO YMCA

MASTERS SWIM:

Tue and Thur6:00-7:00pm

RUNNING GROUP:  See below for updated information on running!

-       Mon and Thur. evenings at 5:30 pm

-      Thursday mornings at 9:30 am.

“Dropand go” child care provided!!  Make sure you have registered at the frontdesk. Meet near the bike rack in front of the YMCA 10 minutes before the run isscheduled. YMCAstaff will be there with you and have a phone to contact the YMCA in case ofemergency. For more info.contact Steve Novitske at steven.novitske@tampaymca.org<mailto:steven.novitske@tampaymca.org>, or call 813-684-1371

INTERBAY(South Tampa) YMCA

TheChallenge –With tri legend Myrna Haag. It’s a low-impact, cross-training endurance classthat lasts 1.5-2 hours and focuses primarily on the moves and muscles that areinvolved in all three sports.  It is on Thursdays from 6-7:30 and Sundaysfrom 4:30-6:30.  She is a great coach and motivator.  It is also agreat activity if you need to modify your training because of injury. Beginners to Ironmen welcome and all will be challenged.

CLASSIFIEDS

1/BobSierra YMCA hasa brand new Thule Car Rack System 995/996 Expressway (holds four bikes) forsale for $150.00! Similarto the 964 Revolver model that retails for $469.95…It was an auction item thatdid not make it to the Caribana fundraiser (it is brand new without the box)and the money will still be donated to Caribana. If interested, please emailRobert Wiggins at Robert.Wiggins@TampaYMCA.Org.

2/ Nelcy Collado isselling various cycling items:

- 2008 GIANT Smallframe road bike, SIDI Cycling Shoes, Bell Helmet, CATEYE BikeComputer

- All for $900 OBO. Ifinterested, Contact: Nelcy.Collado@gmail.com

3/ Karla Malone islooking for a 48-49 cm road/tri bike as hers was totaled. If you are selling orknow of anyone selling a bike, please contact Karla at Malone.Karla@gmail.com; 703-357-6184

 RACE RESULTS

Congrats to all our athletes!!

Brandon Half Marathon, Sunday, 12/4

Dodee Nulty: 2:07

Holiday Halfathon,Sunday, 12/11

Dominik Kuhn:    1:28   1st AG 15-19

Monika Cassidy:  1:41   1st AG 40-44

Luis Valdes Sr:     2:06

Marcia Garvin:     2:06

Luis Valdes Jr:      2:06

Marcia Champion: 2:15

Nancy Schrum:     2:22

UPCOMING RACES

Jacksonville Bank Marathon, Dec 18

Special good luck to our athletes racing this Sunday!

Jan 8, 2012 TampaBay Frogman Swim

5K Open Water Swim &Fundraiser to benefit the Navy Seal Foundation

http://tampabayfrogman.com/

Jan 28, 2012 Caladesi IslandTrail Race

http://islandparks.org/

Happy Holidays to youall! I hope that you are entering the last month of the year in great spirit and excitement for 2012! I am sure everyone will be or already is super busy getting ready for the holidays…I promise I will try to keep the remainingupdates relatively short J.

When you are doingyour holiday shopping this month, remember a few specials:

The Running Center is offering an extra 10% off in addition to the manufacturer’s $50 Mail-in Rebate when you buy a new Forerunner 310XT from Garmin.  Offer runs Oct 1-Dec 31, 2011. http://www.runcenter.com/index.html

Bob Sierra YMCA has a brand new Thule Car Rack System 995/996 Expressway (holds four bikes) for sale for $150.00! Similar to the 964 Revolver model that retails for $469.95…It was an auction item that did not make it to the Caribana fundraiser (it is brand new without the box) and the money will still be donated to Caribana. If interested, please email Robert Wiggins at Robert.Wiggins@TampaYMCA.Org

Our sponsors also offer us various discounts. If youneed a T3 membership card, just email me at T3TriTeam@gmail.comand I will get one to you.

Carrollwood BicycleEmporium – www.cbebikes.com – 10% discount Suncoast Running- www.suncoastrunning.com – 10% discount The Running Center – www.runcenter.com – 15% discount, need id card XTERRA Wetsuits – zach.ruske@xterrawetsuits.com

ISM Saddles – www.ismseat.com AOR Carbon Race Wheels- www.all-outracing.com Doug Buethe, Physical Therapist-  Dbuethe@TheOPPT.com, 352-514-3206

Now on to theregular update…

WELCOME

As always, a very warm WELCOME to our newest T3 members…glad you are part of ourTEAM!! Please check out our web site at www.TampaTriTeam.com, as well as our FaceBookpage for up-to-the-minute information on training opportunities.

HOTNEWS

ST.ANTHONY’S TRIATHLON, April 29, 2012 – Registration opens TOMORROW at 9:00am! http://satriathlon.com/

USAT NATIONALCHALLENGE COMPETITION- StartingTOMORROW

The2011-2012 National Challenge Competition (NCC) is designed to get triathletesexcited about off-season training at the Club level. The NCC will feature threesessions, each one month in duration, from December to February. Clubs willrecord their training miles and submit them on the NCC website for automaticcalculation and ranking. Athletes may begin logging and entering mileson Dec 1st. All sessions will include swim, bike and run,but one sport will be highlighted for each session. The winning Club for eachsession is determined but the greatest miles logged during that session thatmonth’s discipline. Recognition will also be given to the first Club to reachthe benchmark mileage for each session and Combined Mileage for a Club at theend of the three months. Letme know who is planning on participating! All competitors MUST be USATmember. For more information, please visit:http://www.usatriathlon.org/audience/clubs/national-challenge-competition.aspx

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON (FIT), May 12,2012 – ½ priceregistration now until December 31st!  http://www.imathlete.com/events/fit

FREE NUTRITIONALCLINIC AT OUTSPOKIN BICYCLES, December 15 – “Jump Start Your 2012 Diet Resolution to Eat Healthy and Perform Optimally” with Jennifer Hutchison, BoardCertified Sports Dietician/USAT Elite Level 3 Coach. Call727-723-2453 or email info@outspokin.net to reserve a seat.

GROUP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Please check www.TampaTriTeam.com for more

BOB SIERRA YMCA

MASTERS SWIM:

To get Monday evening/Tuesday morning masters swimming practice (a great sprinterworkout) join the Google group, http://groups.google.com/group/bob-sierra-masters. It will give you workouts,information regarding practice schedules and much more. These practices arebeing coached by fellow T3 member, Mark Anderson. Come join thefun!!! Tue/Thur groups now start at 5:15AM!

NOTE! SaturdayMasters Swim is now from 9am – 10:30am.

RUNNINGGROUP:

Track/Speedwork

Tuesdaynight Tracker-ers are meeting at the Bob Sierra YMCA now at 6:30pm for aspeed infused group run.  If you haven’t done it yet, get on Coach Lisa’semail list also (Lisa.sandusky@verizon.net). (Note: nursery is NOTavailable.)

RunGroup with Raymond & Luis

Thursdaynight neighborhood run is at 6:30 pm, meeting in the Bob Sierra lobby andrunning in Northdale area.  (Note: nursery is NOT available.).)

YouthFitness Training

JuniorStriders (run group) is for kids ages 6-12. If you would like more information,email Michelle at msussman@tampaymca.org.

NORTHWESTYMCA

Poolis closed for winter.

RUNNINGGROUP:

-LandSharks Running Club with Nancy Boulianne (morethanrunning@gmail.com) Wednesday at 9:30 amand Saturday at 8:00 am

(Nurseryis available!)

-Sunday Morning Long Run (9-14 miles) with Marcia Garvin (mpgarvin912@gmail.com). Usually meet at 6:00am but email Marcia to confirm.

NEWTAMPA YMCA

RUNNINGGROUP:

-Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30pm Run Group with Nicole – npalmiso@mail.usf.edu

-Saturday morning, 7am Run Group with Tom Goode – Tom.Goode@TampaYMCA.Org

CAMPO YMCA

MASTERS SWIM:

Tue and Thur6:00-7:00pm

RUNNING GROUP:

Mon and Thur at 6-7pm;Thur at 9:30 am

INTERBAY(South Tampa) YMCA

TheChallenge –With tri legend Myrna Haag. It’s a low-impact, cross-training endurance classthat lasts 1.5-2 hours and focuses primarily on the moves and muscles that areinvolved in all three sports.  It is on Thursdays from 6-7:30 and Sundaysfrom 4:30-6:30.  She is a great coach and motivator.  It is also agreat activity if you need to modify your training because of injury. Beginners to Ironmen welcome and all will be challenged.

CLASSIFIEDS

1/ Nelcy Collado isselling various cycling items:

- 2008 GIANT Smallframe road bike, SIDI Cycling Shoes, Bell Helmet, CATEYE BikeComputer

- All for $900 OBO. Ifinterested, Contact: Nelcy.Collado@gmail.com

2/ Karla Malone islooking for a 48-49 cm road/tri bike as hers was totaled. If you are selling orknow of anyone selling a bike, please contact Karla at Malone.Karla@gmail.com; 703-357-6184

RACERESULTS

Congratulations to ournewest ironman finishers at Cozumel Ironman on Sunday, November 27th!

Randy Dial  13:12:06

Nina Griffin 14:05:50

UPCOMINGRACES

Send me your races for 2012!!

Good luck to JayGallagher who is racing Key West Olympic Tri this Saturday, December 3rd!  Finish strong!

HOT NEWS
 
T3 FALL SOCIAL!!!!!!!
This Friday, November 18th at the Red Elephant Share Event (see info below), starting at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP as soon as you can so that we know how many will be attending. Thank you and we hope to see you there!!!!
T3 & YMCA Red Elephant Share Event – Friday, November 18th
Stop by the Red Elephant Pizza and Grill in Carollwood for lunch and dinner (11:30 am-9:00 pm) and 15% of the revenues will be donated to the
Bob Sierra YMCA Scholarship Campaign. (See flier attached.)
OFF-SEASON NUTRITIONAL CLINIC
“Healthy High Performance Holiday Foods” with Certified Sports Nutritionist Jennifer Hutchison Thursday November 17th 6:30pm at Outspokin Bicycles.
 This highly relevant and informative topic has limited spaces available so call 727-723-2453 to reserve a seat! 

 
MASTERS SWIM:
Thank you to all who were able to contribute toward the new digital clock! With your help the money was raised and clock will be purchased soon!!
To get Monday evening/Tuesday morning masters swimming practice (a great sprinter workout) join the Google group, http://groups.google.com/group/bob-sierra-masters. It will give you workouts, information regarding practice schedules and much more. These practices are being coached by fellow T3 member, Mark Anderson. Come join the fun!!! Tue/Thur groups now start at 5:15AM!
NOTE! Saturday Masters Swim is now from 9am – 10:30am.
 
RUNNING GROUP:
 
HALF MARATHON TRAINING
Coach Lisa Sandusky is offering a 12-week program to prepare runners for the Rock and Roll Half Marathon in February. The program includes a detailed 12-week plan that will be adapted for current level of run fitness (beginners – advanced runners). Support & coaching throughout the 12 weeks and group runs. The informational meeting for this will be today, Tuesday, Nov 15 at 7:30pm (following the scheduled run). Training begins Nov. 21.
 
Track/Speedwork
Tuesday night Tracker-ers are meeting at the Bob Sierra YMCA now at 6:30pm for a speed infused group run.  If you haven’t done it yet, get on Coach Lisa’s email list also (Lisa.sandusky@verizon.net). (Note: nursery is NOT available for this run.)
Run Group with Raymond & Luis
Thursday night neighborhood run is at 6:30 pm, meeting in the Bob Sierra lobby and running in Northdale area.  (Note: nursery is NOT available for this run.)
 
YOUTH FITNESS TRAINING:
Junior Striders (run group) is for kids ages 6-12. If you would like more information, email Michelle at msussman@tampaymca.org.
NORTHWEST YMCA
 
POOL HOURS:
M-F 5:45am-noon and M-Th 4-8pm
Sat 8-2 and Sun CLOSED
Pool Closes for winter on Fri Nov 18!
 
MASTERS SWIM:
Take advantage of the remaining masters swim classes on Tues/Thur – 9:45-11:00am with Coach Laura Glover: (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 Services 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.
 
NEW TAMPA YMCA
 
RUNNING GROUP:
- Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30pm Run Group with Nicole – npalmiso@mail.usf.edu
- Saturday morning, 7am Run Group with Tom Goode – Tom.Goode@TampaYMCA.Org
 
CAMPO YMCA
 
MASTERS SWIM:
Tue and Thur 6:00-7:00pm
 
RUNNING GROUP: 
Mon and Thur at 6-7pm; Thur at 9:30 am
 
INTERBAY (South Tampa) YMCA
South Tampa T3 Members: Do you have any other group training to add???
 
The Challenge – With tri legend 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 on Thursdays from 6-7:30 and Sundays from 4:30-6:30.  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.

SPECIAL DEALS/PROMOS
The Running Center is offering an extra 10% off in addition to the manufacturer’s $50 Mail-in Rebate when you buy a new Forerunner 310XT from Garmin.  Offer runs Oct 1-Dec 31, 2011. http://www.runcenter.com/index.html
CLASSIFIEDS
1/ Nelcy Collado is selling various cycling items (see attached flier with photos):
- 2008 GIANT Small frame road bike, SIDI Cycling Shoes, Bell Helmet, CATEYE Bike Computer
- All for $900 OBO. If interested, Contact: Nelcy.Collado@gmail.com
 
2/ Karla Malone is looking for a 48-49 cm road/tri bike as hers was totaled. If you are selling or know of anyone selling a bike, please contact
Karla at  Malone.Karla@gmail.com; 703-357-6184
 
RACE RESULTS
 
Miami Man 70.3
Bill Ayers – Due to a calf injury, Bill was not able to race. Hope you heal quickly!!
RUNNING RACE RESULTS
Blue Moon ½ Marathon & 5K, Sunday Nov 6th
5K
Avena Hale   26:43    2nd 40-44
Karla Malone 29:50    2nd 50-54
 
If you have any other race results to include, please email T3 Running Coordinator, Nancy Boulianne directly (tampat3running@gmail.com) and we can list it in next week’s update.
 
Randy Dial and Nina Griffin are racing Cozumel IM on Sunday, Nov 27th and Jay Gallagher will be racing the Key West Olympic Tri December 3rd.  Best of luck to them all! 
 
  
 RUNNING RACES
 
 Below are a few of the many upcoming running races in November and we have T3 representation in all of them! A detailed calendar with lots more races is attached. If you have any other upcoming races you would like to include on the running calendar, please email Nancy Boulianne (tampat3running@gmail.com).
 
 
The Women’s Half Marathon & 5K, St. Petersburg, Sunday, November 20,
http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=1925311
 
 X-Country Marathon, 30K, Half-Marathon & 5K, Alafia River State Park, Lithia, Sunday, November 20
www.tamparaces.com
 
St. Petersburg Times Turkey Trot, 10K, 5K, 5K Fun Run, 1 mile, Clearwater, Thanksgiving Day, November 24
http://www.tampabay.com/turkeytrot/
 
Autumn Fest 5k, Safety Harbor, Saturday, November 26
www.autumnfest5k.com
 
 
T3 SPONSORS
 
Thank you to all our wonderful supporters! Please let us know if you would like to become a sponsor for 2012!
 
Bob Sierra Family YMCA – http://www.tampaymca.org
Carrollwood Bicycle Emporium – www.cbebikes.com – 10% discount
ISM Saddles – www.ismseat.com
AOR Carbon Race Wheels – www.all-outracing.com
Doug Buethe, Physical Therapist, Dbuethe@TheOPPT.com, 352-514-3206
Suncoast Running – www.suncoastrunning.com – 10% discount
The Running Center – www.runcenter.com – 15% discount, need 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
 
 
 
YOUR 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 (brucemcarthur44@aol.com) – Social & Event Coordinator
Marcia Garvin (mpgarvin912@gmail.com) – Web site Development
Michelle Sussman, Youth Triathlon Coordinator, msussman@tampaymca.org