Newsletter October 21, 2012

Practice

Click here for the practice and here to see who to podium spots.

 

White Clay Creek Duathlon

Do not miss your chance for one last race before the end of the season on October 28.  This 5k run-12 mile bike-5k run is priced at only 70$ (early registration).  Carpenter Recreation Area (part of White Clay Creek State Park) in Newark, Delaware will host this event.  The 5k course will travel along the many trails at the park and is the same course for College and High School Cross-Country meets. The road bike course offers rolling hills through scenic back roads, down Paper Mill Road, and into the town of Newark prior to returning to the park. Click here for more information and registration.

Staying on Course

Here is some interesting video technology showing just how off course swimmer can get in the open water.

Milestones

Congratulations to Ryan Stahnke on winning four races overall in four consecutive weekends.

 

Congratulations to Brooke Saunders for being the 2012 USAT Olympic Distance National Champion for 17-19 AG.

Race Results

Pocono Half IM

   Jon Cochran   5:57

Ironman Hawaii World Championships

   Mike Welch   10:33:30

   Marianne Moore   13:47:01

Cape Henlopen Triathlon

   Brett Saunders   1:06   2nd overall

   Blair Saunders   1:06   4th overall

   Dave Anshen   1:11   2nd 40-44

   Jocelyn Saunders   1:11   1st overall

   Brooke Saunders   1:13   3rd overall

   Grant Otto   1:13   1st 0-19

   Dave Drysdale   1:13   

   Charles Collier   1:14   2nd 0-19

   Marc Oleynick   1:16

   Amalija Jurcik   1:17   1st 0-19

   Josh Maybury   1:20 

   Duncan Outslay   1:20

   Jocelyn Wong   1:22   2nd 30-34

   Alexa Murray   1:24

   Brian Drysdale   1:28

   Dave Smallwood   1:34

   Jack Carey   1:35

   Dave Meyers   1:38

   Sara Santana   1:40

   Brian Gilbert   1:45

   Heather Drysdale   1:47

   Sandy Jannetty   1:48

   Michelle Wang   1:49

   Lauren Vispi   1:51

   Kristin Lepley   2:02

Cape Henlopen Duathlon

   Ryan Stahnke   1:01   1st overall

   Katie Dickerson   1:07   2nd overall

   Barb Casper   1:33

Greater Atlantic Multisport Series

For the fourth year in a row we came in second place in the club championship series with 885 points. That was truly a great team effort and we more than doubled our points from last year. Team Brick came in first again with 1006 points. The two mini sprints they hosted this year counted towards team points and they scored 289 points on those two races alone. We scored 2.75 points per entry and TB scored 2.55 points per entry. There were over 150 teams that participated. Congratulations to everyone who helped us have another successful year.

On an individual level we also did very well. The following scored in the top 5 (let me know if I missed your name).

Blair Saunders   3rd overall

Katie Dickerson   2nd overall

Marianne Moore   5th overall

Brett Saunders   2nd 0-19

Jake Minka   5th 0-19

Brandon Dombrowski   4th 20-24

Craig Deputy   5th 20-24

Ryan Stahnke   2nd 25-29

Dave Drysdale   3rd 25-29

Andy Jakubowitch   2nd 30-34

Josh Maybury   3rd 30-34

Ryan Lowe   2nd 35-39

Dave Anshen   4th 40-44

Vince Lafashia   5th 40-44

Brooke Saunders   4th 0-19

Justine Sosnowski   3rd 20-24

Jocelyn Wong   4th 30-34

Sandy Womer   2nd 35-39

Margaret Amidon   1st 40-44

Jocelyn Saunders   1st 45-49

Stephanie Khan   2nd 45-49

Holly Burns   3rd 45-49

Kristin Lepley   4th Athena

Nick Anderson   2nd Clydesdales

Eric Wolf   4th Clydesdales

Carbo Loading 

Many of us are doing half or full marathons this fall. Here is a good article on carbo loading the right way.

Ironman Hawaii World Championships

This was another amazing experience in such a beautiful setting. I wish everyone could experience the final two hours of the race as the crowds cheer in the final triathletes leading up to the midnight cutoff. It's one huge block party and celebration. Marianne and I had a great time with Lenny, Cindy, my son and daughter-in-law and grandaughter. Mike and Brian Welch and their wives joined us one evening for dinner and good times. I'll try to get some pictures up on the website within the next week. Marianne and Mike had stellar races in very challenging conditions. That course will push anyone's limits. Lenny, Cindy and I rode our bikes out on the run course after dark and it was a great experience being out there and watching the triathletes digging down with everything they had to finish the race. I believe there will be something on TV next Saturday.

Build Core Strength

Make a commitment to build your core this off season. You can start with some of these exercises.

 

Fitness Gadgets

Here is a USA Today article on gadgets to help with your workouts.

 

Have a great week.

Coach