Wildflower TNT

2010-01-21T20:36:00.000-08:00

Sacramento TNT Tri team has moved to a new location....

http://sactntwildflower.wordpress.com/

See you there! :)

Post-Season Party

2009-05-13T15:00:00.000-07:00

"Be in the Moment"

2009-04-28T19:49:00.000-07:00

I got my e-issue of USAT's newsletter this afternoon and the first thing that caught my eye was this very relevant article from David Glover. After last weekend, I think this is definitely something to keep in mind as we head into the race. Enjoy!

We are so close...

2009-04-28T10:36:00.000-07:00

Just a few more days until you are all super triathletes! Seriously! That's what you will be after completing Wildflower!
Make sure you are hydrating and resting. No last minute cramming!
You are not going to improve your fitness in the next few days. If you are wanting to workout more, but it is not on your schedule.... don't do it. More is not better at this point.
If you need any last minute assistance, contact your mentor.
Relax, sleep, hydrate...
See you at Wildflower!

Race weekend meals

2009-04-27T06:51:00.000-07:00

Ok team here's the meal assignments for race weekend. We are planning to share meals for 48 people based on the list that Jenaye handed out yesterday that shows the tent assignments and number of guests.

Please look at the list below to see what you need to bring.

If you have any questions or would like to change your assignment please ask ASAP.

If for some reason you cannot pickup your item let me know by Wednesay @ 5 pm as I am making a Costco stop on the way home and can get the item.

Please bring a cooler & ice for any item that requires refrigeration

I will bring the plates/napkins/cups/utensils leftover from practice weekend and cooking implements, etc.

We will have the team tailgate for other snacks

Bring your own race day nutrition

Bring extra water for yourself/sharing

Other things to think about:

There is a small chance of rain in the current forecast so bring a rain jacket and some extra garbage bags to cover your bike and gear.
If you have a small folding table and room in your vehicle please let me know that you can bring it.

Breakfast	Qty	Assigned to
Bacon	3 packs	Brook
Cocoa mix	30 packets	Cheryln
Coffee	singles or coffee for percolator	Melissa
Eggs	5 dozen	Sara/Jodi
Jelly	1 - 2 jars	Janey
Juice	3 gallons	Amity/Amy
Milk	2 gallons	Jackie
Pancakes	enough for 80 pancakes	Patty/Melissa
Soy milk	1 quart	Tammi
Pancake Syrup	2 bottles	Tammi
Tea		Jon R
water	4 cases	Jon F/Theresa

Lunch	Qty	Assigned to
Bread	6 loaves	Josh/Jen
Cheese	3 lbs	Kevin/Jon R
Gatorade	3 cases	Matt/Heidi/Natasha
Ketchup	1 bottle	Debbie
Lettuce		Debbie
Mayo	1 bottle	Debbie
Mustard	1 bottle	Debbie
Tomatoes	3 large	Debbie
Turkey	6 lbs	Jenaye/Lindsay/Creighton

Race Breakfast
Bagels	4 dozen	Dan/Matt
Bananas	4 doz	Carrie/Tiffany/Lilliana
Oatmeal	100 packets	Jon R
Peanut Butter	1 large jar	Janey

Snacks
Cookies		Jenny
Chips		John M
Salsa		John M
Pretzels		John M
Smores		Aston
Fruit		Aston

Mentor Highlight ~ Patti

2009-04-21T14:22:00.000-07:00

Patti Gray

This upcoming race marks Patti's third Wildflower Triathlon (She will turn 54 a week after WF) and her 6th season with Team In Training. Patti joined Team In Training in 2006 when she was looking to get in shape and her boss asked her to join Team Bender. She needed something to get passionate about and to get her away from the TV. TNT was the perfect fit! She has stayed involved because she loves the friends she has made and the great Team Spirit. Patti has been touched by the cause and the honorees she has met. She is training and racing in honor of Trevor Kott, Drake Bowers, and Scott Brisbin.

Although Patti is most comfortable in the swim, her favorite part of triathlon is the finish. Of course!

Need-to-know about Patti:

Hero? Jen Ironwoman!
Best advice received? Live, Love & Laugh
Family? I have 3 beautiful grandsons ages 4; 1; and 7 months and I'm grateful for their health everyday.

"The only thing that stands between a person and what they want in life is the will to try it and the faith to believe it is possible." -Rich De Vos

Mentor Highlights ~ Jackie

2009-04-21T13:47:00.000-07:00

Jacqueline Claire Dotson

Two years ago, Jackie (a former figure skater!) decided to try out a new sport. She joined the inaugural Wildflower Triathlon team and was hooked. After Wildflower, Jackie went on to complete at least 10 additional triathlons. She is back for her third shot at WF Olympic and well on her way to a personal record breaking year.

How did she get involved in Team In Training?...
"I was feeling socially isolated at my job, sluggish from sitting all day. At the time I was actually contemplating going back into figure skating. At the time I found TNT, my friend Jimmy, who has leukemia, wasn't doing very well. and also had wanted to try an endurance event for years, so it was kismet! I picked triathlon because I grew up riding my bike all over Brooklyn and I spent most of my summer days in the Atlantic Ocean. As for the run? Eh. Two out of Three ain't bad!"
Jackie has plenty of reasons to keep training an racing. Shetrains in honor of lifetime neighbor Jimmy Filippelli who has been battling CLL since 1997. She also trains in memory of three friends who lost their battles to cancer: Roberto Reburiano (myeloma in 2005), Bill Lemke (CLL in 2001) and Leoncio Tiburcio (leukemia in 1996).

Jackie is very excited to be back on the team this year. Last year she had a lot of personal challenges with her dog being so sick that it hampered her enjoyment, but now she is back, running fairly pain-free and has a new puppy (a dachsund-yorkie mutt named Piment=French for chili pepper) to keep her on her toes. :)

Some facts-to-know about Jackie...

Favorite part of triathlon: swim start
Least favorite? swim to bike transition
Hero? Richard Branson, but Jen Mathe is my triathlon hero.
Best advice received? You get what you expect in life. So expect a lot!

"The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all." -Richard Branson

Going to Ice Breaker?

2009-04-18T15:21:00.000-07:00

Whether you are going to race, volunteer, or cheer,
here's how to get there...

Coming from I-50 - Take Folsom Blvd as if you were going to Beals Point. Continue past Beals for about 2 miles. Turn Right onto Douglas Blvd. Douglas will lead you directly into the Park.
After paying your dues at the ranger station... continue on Park Road... through 2 stop signs and turn right into Granite Beach. There will be red arrows from TBF leading the way.

Coming from I-80 - Take the Douglas Blvd East exit. Follow Douglas all the way to the Park. Follow directions above.

If you are more visual, there is a link to a map in the right sidebar.

Post-Workout Run

2009-04-17T09:21:00.000-07:00

Given the confusion with my post workout run from this last weekend, Jon has made a map for this weekend's post workout run. Click the Link below to view directions and images...

Jon Fong's Post-Saturday Workout 10K

Up & Coming News

2009-04-16T13:29:00.000-07:00

Thursday - Swim, 6.15pm, Beals Point

Friday - Fundraising Deadline

Saturday - Final Timed Duathlon, 9.30am, Rodeo Park

Sunday - Icebreaker Triathlon, Granite Bay

Saturday we will be having a special honoree moment starting at 9.30... please be on time and DON'T be late for this. We need to continue to keep in mind why we are doing this!! We'll start the duathlon afterwards.

If you haven't looked at the calendar lately, there are only TWO WEEKS UNTIL WILDFLOWER!!!

Almost here....

2009-04-13T09:52:00.000-07:00

This is it! We are in the final stretch. Race weekend will be here before you know it.

Have you finished your fundraising?
Have you practiced nutrition strategies?
Have you gotten all the gear you need for race day?
Have you gone for a ride/run in the shorts you plan to wear on race day?
Have you practiced changing a flat?
Have you remembered your honoree? Why you chose to do this in the first place?
Have you contacted your mentor for help if you need it?

Regardless of what thoughts you may have racing through your head... you are ready... You will finish the race... And it will be one of the best days of your life when you cross that finish line!

:)

"Brrr.... It's cold out there!"

2009-04-03T07:08:00.000-07:00

Congratulations on your first Lake Natomas Swim!
You are truly hard core after surviving that liquid freezer.

A few reminders this week....

Saturday Practice is at Oak Ridge High in El Dorado HILLS @ 10am
Dan's Pasta Party (1977 Saint Basil Circle Roseville 95747 - 3 to 8pm) and Amy's Pub Crawl (after Dan's party) are both happening Saturday as well.
Next Tuesday there is no spin class, but you can head to NRC for swim technique in the pool or to Lake Natomas for a mentor-led open water swim (both are optional)
Fundraising deadline is quickly approaching... be sure to get those checks sent in so they can be credited to your account.

Go TEAM!

Training weekend gear and food

2009-03-24T08:35:00.000-07:00

Jen put together this list of a few things you should bring with you for training weekend...

Sleeping bag or lots of warm blankets
Air mattress or some other pad to sleep on (this will help with comfort and keep you warmer, but not totally necessary)
Head lamp or flashlight
water (2 gallons for the team and more for yourself)
snacks
cards/board games/etc
Hat, gloves, warm clothes
All your training gear for all three sports
towels (at least 2)
toiletries
extra toilet paper
And food....

The meal assignments are by mentor groups so please coordinate with your mentor:

Breakfast Mentor group
Oatmeal Jen/Jackie/Patti
Peanut Butter Jen/Jackie/Patti
Bagels Jen/Jackie/Patti
Jelly Jen/Jackie/Patti
Coffee Jen/Jackie/Patti
Tea Jen/Jackie/Patti
Hot Chocolate Jen/Jackie/Patti
Milk Jen/Jackie/Patti
Sugar Coaches/Carrie
Honey Coaches/Carrie
bananas Coaches/Carrie
oranges Coaches/Carrie

Lunch Mentor group
Bread (whole wheat) Amity/Melissa/Janey
Turkey Amity/Melissa/Janey
Cheese Amity/Melissa/Janey
PB & J (from breakfast) Amity/Melissa/Janey
Ketchup Amity/Melissa/Janey
Lettuce Amity/Melissa/Janey
Mayo Amity/Melissa/Janey
Mustard (for Patti) Amity/Melissa/Janey
Tomatoes Amity/Melissa/Janey
Chips Coaches/Carrie
Salsa Coaches/Carrie
trail mix Coaches/Carrie
Pretzels Coaches/Carrie

Dinner Mentor group
Chicken Jon
Salmon Jon
Tortillas Jon/Kevin
Bell Peppers Jon/Kevin
Onions Jon/Kevin
Rice Jon/Kevin
Beans Jon/Kevin
Cheese Jon/Kevin
salsa Jon/Kevin
Water Brook/Jenaye
Soda Brook/Jenaye

Smores Anyone

Supplies
Stoves Kevin, Patti
Charcoal Jon
Pots for water Brook
Lighter Jon
bbq tools Brook
plates Jon
bowls Jon
utensils Jon
cups Jon
Can opener Jon
Foil Jon
Soap Jon
Skillet Jon

Directions to Lake San Antonio

2009-03-23T22:54:00.000-07:00

To Wildflower/Lake San Antonio South Shore from the North

Take I-5 South for approx 116 miles.
Take exit 403B to merge onto CA-152 W toward Hollister/Monterey and continue for 29 miles
Turn left at CA-156 towards Hollister and continue for 18 miles
Take the ramp on US 101 South and continue for 61 miles
Take the G14/Jolon Rd exit
Turn right at end of off ramp onto Jolon Rd and continue for 23 miles
At Lockwood make a right turn on Interlake Road (G-14) and proceed 13 miles
Turn left onto San Antonio Road.
Proceed another 3 miles to the park.

TNT will be camping at the Redonda Vista campsite, G loop, and you will be directed to the site at the entry to the park.

Mentor Highlights ~ Melissa

2009-03-21T18:45:00.000-07:00

Melissa Hanas

After 11 triathlons, Melissa is going for the big one. This fall she will take on her first Ironman in Tempe, Arizona (exactly 1 month after her 30th birthday!).

This is Melissa's third year with the TNT Wildflower Triathlon Team. She joined after getting a post-card in the mail and then returned as a mentor. And now she is back for more. Melissa's reason for staying involved is because the TEAM is a great way to train for an event with a team, but more importantly...you meet great people AND raise a lot of money for research and development for all blood cancers.
"I'd love to see a cure for any type of cancer in my lifetime and by staying involved in TNT I am helping make that possibility a reality."
Melissa trains and races in honor of her Aunt Maggie and Uncle Eugene.
Even though no one believes her, Melissa hates open water. For this reason the swim is her least favorite part of triathlon, but.... she loves race day!
Melissa must be doing some right to be having so much fun on race day. Just like her favorite quote...
If you aren't having fun, you're not doing something right.

When she is not training or working, Melissa is busy plotting her next adventure: anything from a weekend get away, a party with close friends, or an international adventure.
"I have learned that I can live out of a carry-on bag for two weeks...and be very happy doing it!"

Melissa's heroes are her mother (our team mom) and Martha Stewart, and the best advice she has ever received is...

Once you push yourself outside of your comfort zone, you'll never return to the place you were. You will continue to grow as a person.

River Cat's FUndraiser ~ April 10th

2009-03-18T21:05:00.000-07:00

Team Fundraiser Raffle Items

2009-03-16T20:40:00.000-07:00

Item	Value
Victoria Secret perfume gift set	$30
See's candy basket	$25
Hand-beaded pearl necklace	$50
Suite at River Cats Game	$925
Intro to Pilates sessions at Lean on Me	$150
Golf for four including a cart	$250
Dinner for two at Sun City Roseville	$75
Brunch for two at Sun City Roseville	$45
Two cookbooks	$30
Four Tickets to Laughs Unlimited	$100
10 class pass at Zuda Yoga	$140
3 months free yoga	$360
Yoga 101 Workshop	$35
Injury Free Running Module with Dr. Lau	$125
Q'Bole Gift Certificate	$50
Taco Loco Gift Certificate	$40
A custom necklace from Glassy Chix	$50
Metabolic Testing Package w/Jen Mathe @ the Heartzones Testing Center	$200
Personal Training Package w/Jen Mathe @ Rio Del Oro Racquet Cub	$250
Vidoetaped swim analysis w/ Tony Millevesky	$60
Teeth Whitening Package	$300
REI Gift Card	$50
Gift Card to McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant	$50
2 hour learn to row session	$100
Gift Card to McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant & Cookbook	$70
Gift Card to McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant	$50
2 tickets to Regal Cinema theater	$20

Mentor Highlights ~ Carrie

2009-03-10T11:29:00.000-07:00

Carrie Silver

Carrie, 28, started training with Team In Training in Michigan in 2006 when a friend told her about her own experience at Wildflower. It sounded amazing, so Carrie went to an interest meeting and immediately fell in love with sport and the mission. Last year we were pleased when Carrie decided to join our efforts for the Wildflower Triathlons.
Along with many Olympic and Sprint distance triathlons, Carrie has completed three Half-Ironmans! (Placing second in her age-group at Barb's race last year).
In her early years, Carrie was quite the athlete... competing in basketball (as the center no less), softball, rugby (ouch!), and hockey (less ouch... there is padding). Now she focuses her energy on non-contact sports only, such as hiking, running, and of course triathlon.
Carrie's greatest triathlon has been successfully going pee while on her bike "What an accomplishment!". However, this also happens to be her least favorite part of the sport "How gross!".
Carrie's hero is her mother and her favorite quote is "If you don't like your life, change your mind." (Fitting, since Dr. Silver is a soon-to-be world famous child psychologist).
This year, Carrie is racing in honor of Trevor Kott.

"Life is change, ride the wave."

Free Funds Opportunity

2009-03-06T13:42:00.000-08:00

Do you know your teammates???

This first 2 people who tell Brook the names and ages of the oldest and the youngest member of our team will each receive a check for $30 to go towards your fund raising goal.

Mentor Highlights ~ Janey

2009-03-06T13:14:00.000-08:00

Janey Shugart

At 51 (her birthday is the week after Wildflower), Janey is still a high school cheerleader at heart. If you are looking for excitement, Janey will be sure to give it to you.

Janey started with the Team In Training Marathon Team in 2006 and last year made the switch to triathlon. She has returned to the Wildflower Triathlon Team because she "loves the team spirit" and seeing improvements in her physical fitness. While she doesn't exactly love the bike portion of the race, Janey's favorite part of the race is the finish line.

The best advice she has ever received is "Have you tried something new today?" and her hero is Mother Theresa.

This year Janey is racing in honor of Georgia Sale, Isabel, and Trevor.

"Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Ghandi

2009-03-04T21:07:00.000-08:00

You and your friends are invited to
Dan's Second Annual Pasta Party!
Featuring the famous
Homemade Marinara Sauce!
Plus Live Entertainment from
The Zoo Human Project
When: Saturday, April 4th, 3:00~8:00pm
Where: 1977 Saint Basil Circle Roseville 95747
RSVP & Sauce Sales
Contact: Dan Linsley
916-804-7237 - dlinsley@gmail.com

Suggested Donations to
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:
Pasta Party: $25
Frozen Marinara Sauce: $5/2cups $10/4 cups

Coach Highlights ~ John P

2009-03-01T13:25:00.000-08:00

John Pottebaum

Coach John, age 41, started his athletic career in high school playing basketball and then got hooked on cycling when Greg LeMond won the 1989 Tour De France by just 8 seconds (see the top five below).

John’s multisport career started shortly after the invention of aerobars. John has completed more than 50 triathlons including 12 half IMs and 2 Ironmans - Wisconsin and Coeur d’Alene. John has a long season planned for 2009 – Wildflower Long Course, IM Coeur d’Alene, Lake Stevens 70.3, American Triple T California (sprint, two Olympics and a half in three days), and IM Arizona. John’s favorite part of triathlon is finishing the race… the last 200 yards are the best. "When I am competing, it’s approaching and crossing the finish line… nothing else like it – knowing that you accomplished the goal."

In a previous life, John worked as a project manager of a financial systems implementation for a manufacturing company in the steel industry (no wonder he left!) in Ohio before moving out to California to start his triathlon coaching business, Total Intensity Sports. He was brought to Team in Training through Lonnie Biehl, a previous athlete and now TNT Campaign Director. It didn’t take long before he was a firm believer in the Society’s mission… he’s here to stay until there is a cure. His honorees – Scott Brisbin and Trevor Kott.

John has 3 older siblings, 7 nieces and nephews, but his true companion is "the coolest dog ever!", DigMe, named after the beach at Kona. John’s personal hero is Dave Scott, 6 time IM World Champion and the best advice he has ever received is that “Anything is possible if you want it badly enough.”

John’s Top Five YouTube’s
Ironman, You Will Do This - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh1yMnrby3w
Lance Spin Class Song Visualization - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHJErrp4eOw
The Ironwar, 1989 Hawaii Ironman - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOVGVMiwPSA
Greg LeMond 1989 Tour de France Win, Final Day Time Trial Averaging 34mph - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyvwtOQYQ-E
Lance Going Off-Road - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iqwARP2BvQ&NR=1

John’s goals for this season are...

To get each and every TNT athlete who starts Wildflower to cross the finish line
Get as many of them as I can to be addicted to the sport, or at least in the best shape of their lives
Survive my own training season and complete all of my events with a cumulative time under 48 hours (2 IMs, 3 halfs, 2 olympics, 1 sprint)

"When I am coaching, it’s seeing one of my athletes achieve a goal that they have worked hard to reach – their first Ironman, their first triathlon, winning a particular event, reaching nationals, or whatever their goal happens to be… race day is a great day to be a coach!"

Fundraising Opportunity

2009-02-28T21:50:00.000-08:00

We are looking for volunteers for the Shamrock half-marathon on Sunday, March 15th. This year we have been asked to fill road monitor positions and the commitment is from 6:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will receive $10 per hour fundraising credit for their efforts. Please contact your mentees and if they are interested have them contact me directly.

Regards,

Ted Piatt

916-348-1793 x36

ted.piatt@lls.org

Mentor Highlights ~ Brook

2009-02-28T21:37:00.000-08:00

William Brook Baxter

Like a ’55 Chevy, Brook is truly a ‘classic’. At age 53 he has helped Team in Training raise countless funds while participating in marathons, centuries, and triathlons.
Brook has been a mentor on 8 teams before becoming the Wildflower Mentor Captain in 2008. His involvement in tri started in 2006 with the Triathlon at Pacific Grove. In 2007, Brook completed the Wildflower Olympic distance and the Big Kahuna Half –Iron event with the TEAM. In 2008, a minor medical setback sidelined him during Wildflower. “But I’m glad I could be there to see everyone finish strong. And I did get to log my best performance yet at Pacific Grove last year! I’ve definitely got some unfinished business at Wildflower this year.” says Brook.
Brook admits that he is a pretty decent cook and consequently first joined TNT in effort to drop some extra weight. “No one told me there were ‘tailgates’ after every workout!”
But there is more to it than that. Brook embodies the Team In Training spirit.
“For me there has been no greater joy than seeing the people I have mentored come back to mentor others who come back to mentor…..and so on and so on!”
When it comes to racing, Brook is annoyed at being ‘crawled over and kicked by skinny little kids half my age’ on the swim, but he makes up for it as he enjoys dropping them on the bike. I was privileged to witness one of Brook’s triathlon highlights as he clicked his heels and kicked sand at the spectators while rounding the rock at Pacific Grove in 2006.
When he is not swimming, biking, running, or cooking Brook is hard at work coloring within the lines. He produces drawings from legal descriptions for title/escrow officers, builders, underwriters and attorneys.
The best advice he has ever received is this…
Know when to use these three 3-word sentences: “I was wrong. I am sorry. Please forgive me.”
Judging from his friendly demeanor and altruistic character I would say he has taken that advice to heart.
Brook looks forward to finishing Wildflower, Big Kahuna and the California International Marathon this year. “I’ve never done all of CIM and I should have the base down if I can stay healthy!”
Among Brook’s heroes is Jen Mathe. “She has awesome focus and lightning speed, two strengths I envy” Brook says. While Ken Terry, TNT marathon coach and seasoned citizen, is another hero of Brook’s, I am sure there are many who think of him as a hero, also.

“FEAR NOT! The program works! If I can do this, you can do this!”

Fundraising Events

2009-02-22T08:20:00.000-08:00

Friday, March 2o - Laugh's Unlimited (TEAM)
Raffle & Wine Tasting @ 6:00 PM
Comedy Show @ 8:00 PM
Featuring Tom McGIllen & Tom McLain
Purchase Tickets from Melissa for $10 each. Sell for $25 or more.

See's Candy Sales (TEAM)
Form Due Saturday, February 28
See Janey for more information

Team Shirt Sales (Jen M)
Short sleeve and long sleeve technical T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts
Order form will be available at practice and BBQ Saturday, February 28

Rubio's (Michelle H)
March 5 3-9pm
3 locations: Roseville, Folsom, Natomas
Must submit flyer with order

Macy's (TEAM)
Sell special passes to Macy's fundraiser sale for $10 a donation
See Janey

Endless Pool Swim Instruction

2009-02-22T07:48:00.000-08:00

If you are interested in some one-on-one coaching with underwater video taping, you can contact Tony:

Email: milevsky@surewest.net

Cell: 916-475-49677

Home: 916-454-9338

He is offering a TNT discount... $50/session (which is usually about 1.5 hours)!

(This is a great value that can make a huge impact on the swim leg of your race.)

Happenings This Week

2009-02-17T16:43:00.000-08:00

Tuesday - 7.30pm SPIN CLASS & SWIM WORKOUT @ Natomas Raquet Club
Class WILL be full, so get there early if you want to make sure you get a bike! Pick up your spin pass when you check in at the front desk. Remember that if you want extra swim help, Jen will be holding a swim workout in the pool.

Thursday - 6:30 PM SPECIAL SWIM SESSION
We are having a special swim technique session. We're going to visit an 'endless pool', which is basically a pool with a current where you swim in place. Not everyone will swim, but we will talk in detail about proper swim technique and some of you will have a chance to get in and have your swim technique evaluated. Everyone should come to this to learn about proper swim technique!
Location:
709 45th StreetSacramento, CA. 95819 (Nearest cross street is H street)
Phone: 475-4977

Saturday - 10:00 AM DUATHLON @ Rodeo Park
A Run/Bike/Run where you will be pushing yourself and practice transitioning between the two disciplines. This will be your first real taste of "multisport"! Don't miss it!

Cycling Safety Tips

2009-02-11T13:47:00.000-08:00

General Safety Guidelines:

HELMETS ARE MANDATORY! No Exceptions.
Ride one or two across only. Stay as far to the right of the road as is safely possible.
Ride WITH traffic not against it (When you are running on the trail, you should run opposite bike traffic).
Make eye contact with drivers so you know they have seen you.
Obey all traffic laws and signals. ALWAYS stop at stop signs. Your bicycle is legally considered a vehicle.
Do not wear headphones.
Pass on the left side only.
Communicate with your fellow riders using proper cycling terms or use hand signals (See below).
Announce hazards. When riding in a group, most of the cyclists do not have a good view of the road surface ahead. Alert others to road hazards by pointing down to left or right and by calling out.
Maintain control and speed of your bike, even going downhill.
Do not use aerobars in a pack.
Courtesy is key! Be respectful of other riders and help others when needed.

Cycling Hand Signals:

Turning Left

Turning Right

Slowing/Stopping

Debri On The Road

Walker/Runner On The Road

Moving Left (Usually because of obstacle in road or large group of runners/walkers)

Cycling Verbal Signals:

“Car Up” There’s an oncoming vehicle
“Car Back” There’s a car approaching from behind you
“On Your Left” You’re passing a cyclist on his/her left-hand side, or a cyclist is passing you on your left-hand side
"Slowing" To alert those behind you that you are slowing down.
"Stopping" To alert those behind you that you are slowing to a stop. It's VERY important not to slam on your brakes especially if there are others behind you!!

Just For Fun: :D

Downshift: to shift to a lower gear, i.e. a larger cog or smaller chainring.
Drafting: riding closely behind another rider to take advantage of the windbreak (slipstream) and use about 20 percent less energy. THIS IS NOT ALLOWED DURING A TRIATHLON. YOU WILL BE PENALIZED!
Granny Gear: the lowest gear ratio, combining the small chainring with the largest cassette cog. It’s mainly used for very steep climbs. Nameds so because only a granny would need that gear. ;)
LBS: local bike shop. Know where the nearest shop is. They can sometime be your best friend.
Pinch flat: an internal puncture caused by the tube being squeezed against the rim. (Knowing how to properly change a tire and keeping your tubes at the correct pressure can prevent these.)
Presta: the narrow European-style valve found on some inner tubes. A small metal cap on its end must be unscrewed before air can enter or exit. (Most of your bikes will use this type of tube. Make sure to buy the right replacement tubes. You don't want to be stuck in BFE with the wrong tube.)
Road Rash: any skin abrasion resulting from a fall. It is best to avoid this. :)
Saddle Sores: skin problems in the crotch that develop from chafing caused by pedaling action. Sores can range from tender raw spots to boil-like lesions if infection occurs. (Bike shorts or Tri shorts make a huge difference in preventing these.)
Windchill: the effect of air moving across the skin, making the temperature seem colder than it actually is. (We all have felt this in the past week. Make sure to dress appropriately. Gloves are key!)
Snot Rocket: Put a finger to a nostril, turn head and blow. (Beware the inconsiderate rocketeer! Please look before you blow.)
Cyclometer: Cycle computer that can tell you speed, time, cadence and other things depending how much you spend. :)
DNF -- Did not finish. THIS IS NOT AN OPTION!!!

Saturday Bike Practice ~ Change in Location!!!

2009-02-05T20:44:00.000-08:00

Saturday's practiced has been changed to Sacramento Bar.
Do not go to Beals Point!

How to Get There:
From U.S. Highway 50, take the Sunrise Blvd. off-ramp. Head north to Fair Oaks Blvd. Make a left on Fair Oaks, then an immediate left onto Pennsylvania Avenue. The kiosk is at the end of Pennsylvania Avenue, just past Magnolia Street.

IMPORTANT DATES

2009-01-21T13:28:00.000-08:00

Friday 3/20
Laugh's Unlimited Fundraiser 6pm

Saturday 3/21
Duathlon #2 ~ Rodeo Park

Thursday 3/26
No Swim! Fleet Tri Gear Workshop

Friday-Sunday 3/27-3/29
Training Weekend @ Lake San Antonio

Saturday 4/4
Dan Linsley's Pasta Party Fundraiser

Saturday 4/4
Amy's Pub Crawl Fundraiser

Friday 4/10
Creighton's River Cats Fundraiser

2009 Wildflower is here!

2009-01-12T23:22:00.000-08:00

It's not too early to start thinking about WF '09!
If you are interested in joining our team for the upcoming season you can email:
Jenaye (Team Coordinator) - Jenaye.Shepherd@lls.org
Or contact Jen (Web Site Manager) - iron.jenm@gmail.com

Here are some times and places to learn more about Team In Training and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society:
January 3rd - TBF Free Duathlon
January 13th, 6:30 PM - Interest Meeting (Sierra College, Room 601, Roseville)
January 14th, 6:30 PM - Interest Meeting (National University, Room 120, Sacramento)
January 15th, 6:30 PM - Interest Meeting (Sierra College, Room 601, Roseville)
January 17th, 10:00 AM - Interest Meeting (Folsom Lake College, Meeting Room, Folsom)
January 20th, 6:30 PM - Interest Meeting (Sutter Cancer Center, Room 3, Sacramento)
January 21st, 6:30 PM - Interest Meeting (Performance Bicycle, Sacramento)
January 22nd, 6:30 PM - Interest Meeting (National University, Room 120, Sacramento)
January 24th, 10:00 AM - Interest Meeting (Quarry Ponds Marketplace, Meeting Area, Granite Bay)
January 31st, 8:30AM - Team Kick-off Party (Sun City Roseville)

TEAM NETWORK

2009-01-10T13:26:00.000-08:00

Rockin' WF 2008!
Jenaye Sheperd, Team Manager	John Pottebaum, Head Coach
Brook Baxter, Mentor Captain	Mike Stratton, Assistant Coach
John Fong, Assistant Coach	Jen Mathe, Mentor/Training Captain
Amity DeJong, Mentor	Dr. Silver (aka Carrie), Mentor
Jackie Dotson, Mentor	Janey Shugart, Mentor
Jon Rauer, Mentor	Kevin Gamper, Mentor
Laila Fite, Mentor	Melissa Hanas, Mentor
Patti Gray, Mentor

Race Weekend Reminders from Tri California

2008-04-29T12:56:00.000-07:00

Get Your Bike Racked:
On Saturday, the Long Course race starts at 8:00 a.m. ALL bikes should be racked by 7:15. This includes people doing the Mountain Bike race!

On Sunday, the race starts at 9:00 a.m. ALL bikes should be racked by 8:30.

The Transition Area will close when the race starts each day. Also, we do not have overnight security. You must rack your bike on race day.

Wave Starts: Be down on the dock well before your wave starts. The last thing you need is to expend valuable energy sprinting in your wetsuit to the swim start!

LONG COURSE - SATURDAY MAY 3

Wave Class Race Clock Day Clock Cap
1 MPro 00:00:00 8:00 AM WHITE
2 FPro 00:05:00 8:05 AM NEON PINK
3 M24U & 25-29A 00:10:00 8:10 AM LT BLUE
4 M25-29B 00:15:00 8:15 AM YELLOW
5 M30-34A 00:20:00 8:20 AM GREEN
6 M30-34B 00:25:00 8:25 AM GRAY
7 M30-34C 00:30:00 8:30 AM BLACK
8 M35-39A 00:35:00 8:35 AM LT PURPLE
9 M35-39B 00:40:00 8:40 AM SILVER
10 M35-39C 00:45:00 8:45 AM DK PURPLE
11 M40-44A 00:50:00 8:50 AM WHITE
12 M40-44B 00:55:00 8:55 AM NEON PINK
13 M45-49 01:00:00 9:00 AM LT BLUE
14 M50+ 01:05:00 9:05 AM YELLOW
15 F29Under & 60+ 01:10:00 9:10 AM GREEN
16 F30-34 01:15:00 9:15 AM GRAY
17 F35-39 01:20:00 9:20 AM BLACK
18 F40+ 01:25:00 9:25 AM LT PURPLE
19 Relays 01:30:00 9:30 AM SILVER

MOUNTAIN BIKE - SATURDAY MAY 4
Wave Class Race Clock Day Clock Cap
1 M17-29 00:00:00 9:45 AM WHITE
2 M30-34 1:48:00 9:48 AM NEON PINK
3 M35-39 1:51:00 9:51 AM LT BLUE
4 M40+ 1:54:00 9:54 AM YELLOW
5 F17-24 & 40+ 1:57:00 9:57 AM GREEN
6 F25-29 2:00:00 10:00 AM GRAY
7 F30-39 2:03:00 10:03 AM BLACK
8 Youth 16 Below 2:06:00 10:06 AM LT PURPLE

OLYMPIC DISTANCE - SUNDAY MAY 5
Wave Class Race Clock Day Clock Cap
1 MColg 00:00:00 9:00 AM WHITE
2 FColg 00:05:00 9:05 AM NEON PINK
3 M24U 00:10:00 9:10 AM LT BLUE
4 M25-29A 00:15:00 9:15 AM YELLOW
5 M25-29B 00:20:00 9:20 AM GREEN
6 M30-34A 00:25:00 9:25 AM GRAY
7 M30-34B 00:30:00 9:30 AM BLACK
8 M35-39A 00:35:00 9:35 AM LT PURPLE
9 M35-39B 00:40:00 9:40 AM SILVER
10 M40-44A 00:45:00 9:45 AM WHITE
11 M40-44B 00:50:00 9:50 AM NEON PINK
12 M45-49 00:55:00 9:55 AM LT BLUE
13 M50+ 01:00:00 10:00 AM YELLOW
14 TNT Men 01:05:00 10:05 AM DK PURPLE
15 F24U & TNT Female A 01:10:00 10:10 AM LT PURPLE
16 F25-29A 01:15:00 10:15 AM GREEN
17 F25-29B 01:20:00 10:20 AM GRAY
18 F30-34A 01:25:00 10:25 AM BLACK
19 F30-34B 01:30:00 10:30 AM SILVER
20 F35-39A 01:35:00 10:35 AM WHITE
21 F35-39B 01:40:00 10:40 AM NEON PINK
22 F40-44 01:45:00 10:45 AM LT BLUE
23 F45+ 01:50:00 10:50 AM YELLOW
24 TNT Female B 01:55:00 10:55 AM LT PURPLE
25 Relays 02:00:00 11:00 AM GREEN

Final pre-race bike ride

2008-04-29T09:50:00.000-07:00

Gear check

Helmet: check (quantity 3 but the important one is unbuckled)
Bike: check (quantity 2)
Training wheels: check
Bike Fit: may have to work on that one
Shoes: those don't look like bike shoes.

Race Weekend Meals

2008-04-28T21:55:00.000-07:00

Hello Team-

Here's the menu and assignments by Mentor group. Please check in with your mentor to tell them what you are bringing out of your assigned items.
For Saturday racers we will be bringing bagels and peanut butter for you. If you want oatmeal on Saturday I will have a box of assorted Quaker Instant or you can bring your own. We will have the hot water ready for you.
For Sunday racers, please plan on bringing your own breakfast (someone please remind Margaret). Race day meal recommendations are oatmeal, banana, bagels and/or peanut butter (not all of the above Peck or Brad). Remember that you want some carbs and preferably something slower burning such as whole wheat or oatmeal. You should have already practiced on your favorite breakfast and know what works for you.

Breakfast Qty Mentor group
Pancakes purchased Patty
Bacon 3 packs Patty
Eggs 5 dozen Patty/Amity
(3 already purchased)
Juice 3 gallons Amity
Syrup 2 bottles Amber
Jelly Amber
Milk 2 gallons Amber
Soy milk 2 quarts Nikki
water 4 cases Jackie
Cocoa mix Jon
Coffee Melissa
Tea Jon

Lunch Qty Mentor group
Turkey 6 lbs Ed/Jon
Cheese 4 lbs Ed/Jon
Mayo 1 bottle Kevin
Mustard 1 bottle Kevin
Ketchup 1 bottle Kevin
Tomatoes Kevin
Lettuce Kevin
Bread 6 loaves Melissa/Nikki
Gatorade 4 cases Jen

RacersBagels 3 dozen Jon/Kevin
Peanut Butter 1 large jar Jon
Bananas Various
Oatmeal Various

Snacks for anyone to bring

Cookies
Chips
Salsa
Granola
Fruit

Words of Wisdom

2008-04-28T21:52:00.000-07:00

HI
I just wanted to share a few quotes I'd collected over the years that still make an impression on me. It may be something to think about before you go, or when you are on the course.Take it or leave it, it's yours to do as you will.
Brook
"The world is not interested in what we do for a living. What they are interested in is what we have to offer freely - hope, strength, love, and the power to make a difference!"
- Sasha Azevedo

"The will to win means nothing if you haven't the will to prepare."
- Juma Ikangaa, 1989 NYC Marathon winner

"I have met my hero, and he is me."
- George Sheehan

"Pressure is nothing more than the shadow of great opportunity."
- Michael Johnson

"If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or Fight Like Hell."
- Lance Armstrong

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. "

They shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31

Race Weekend Meals

2008-04-28T21:50:00.000-07:00

Friday Dinner - Pasta dinner provided by Team in Training

Saturday Breakfast - For racers: Bagels, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal

For non racers: Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, OJ, Coffee, Tea, Cocoa

Saturday Lunch - Keep eating your Gu Ed

For non Racers: Turkey and other lunch meat sandwiches, snacks, water, gatorade

Saturday Dinner - Pasta dinner provided by Team in Training (keep going Ed your almost there. We'll save you some leftovers or an IV)

Sunday Breakfast - For racers: Bagels, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal

For non racers: You are more than welcome to cook up a mess of grits or Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, OJ, Coffee, Tea, Cocoa. Panda Express flavored Gu for Ed

One More Week!

2008-04-27T19:09:00.000-07:00

This is it! This is what we've been training for all these cold winter days....
Wildflower 2008.

Remember when you walked into that info meeting, unsure, but with a purpose. What where you there for? Who were you there for? And Josh got up and spoke about the mission, and the friendships, and triathlon. And mentors shared stories of what brought them here.

Remeber when you signed that registration form, scared, but determined. "I will do this!" Why did you sign up? Who where you thinking of when you signed the bottom line?

Remember the first bike practice. Cautious, unbalanced, doubtful. But still...resolved that you would conquer your fears. For why? For whom?

Remember the cold nights running from the pool to the hot tub. Frozen, questioning your sanity. Why did you swim? Who were you swimming for?

Remember the first time you did a brick workout (running right after the bike). Shaky legs, thinking you just might collapse. But you kept running. Why? Who were you running for?

Remember the first open water swim. Oh my goodness, that lake is cold! Why did you brave the water? Who did you think of when you felt that you couldn't catch your breath?

Remember the bonds you've created over the past three months, the friendship, the support, the familiarity, the shared sufferings, the shared joys.
Remember all you have gone through. And most of all, remember why you did it.

Race day will be a celebration. I am looking forward to seeing each of you cross the finish line. With tears, smiles... whatever emotion life brings it will be a moment you will never forget.

Courage is not simply one of the virtues but the form of every virtue at the testing point, which means at the point of highest reality.
~C. S. Lewis

Persevere! No matter what!

2008-04-16T21:22:00.000-07:00

TNT Takes On Ice Breaker Triathlon

2008-04-13T19:54:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the race today.

You can all call yourselves triathletes now!

You Rock!!!

TNT made a statement on the race course today. Check out our podium finishes....

You can check out more pictures and a play-by-play on Amity's link...

http://picasaweb.google.com/AmityDJ/TNTWildflowerIceBreakerTri

You can also find everyones results on the tbf website...

http://tbfracing.com/results/index.html (results should be up in the next 24 hours).

TEAM TREVOR FUNDRAISER THIS WEEKEND!

2008-03-25T14:40:00.000-07:00

REVISED SCHEDULE!

2008-03-25T14:33:00.000-07:00

Note the changes – particularly the 8AM START TIME THIS SATURDAY and the open water swims which will start next week at Lake Natoma.
Directions below.

Mar 25, Tue, Spin @ 7.30pm, NRC (Last Spin Class!)
Mar 27, Thu, Swim @ 7pm, NRC (Last Pool Swim!)
Mar 29, Sat, Bike/Run @ 8am, Serrano; Nutrition Talk @ 10am
Apr 3, Thu, Open Water Swim @ 6.30pm, Lake Natoma (bring wetsuits)
Apr 5, Sat, Bike/Run @ 10am, Serrano; additional discussion on transitioning/race day preparation
Apr 10, Thu, Open Water Swim @ 6.30pm, Lake Natoma (bring wetsuits)
Apr 12, Sat, Bike/Run @ 10am, Serrano
Apr 17, Thu, Open Water Swim @ 6.30pm, Lake Natoma (bring wetsuits)
Apr 19, Sat, Timed Duathlon @ 10am, Folsom Rodeo Park
Apr 24, Thu, Open Water Swim @ 6.30pm, Lake Natoma (bring wetsuits)
Apr 26, Sat, Bike/Swim @ 10am, Beals
May 1, Thu, Open Water Swim @ 6.30pm, Lake Natoma (bring wetsuits)
May 3/4 Race Weekend

Directions to Lake Natoma
Take Hwy 50 to Hazel and go north. You will take your very FIRST RIGHT turn into Natomas Flat. You’ll pass by the park kiosk and turn LEFT into the large parking lot. We will be swimming from the dock right next to the restrooms.

Directions to Serrano
Take Hwy 50 to El Dorado Hills and take the El Dorado Hills Blvd Exit. Go north on EDH Blvd about 1 mile and turn right onto Serrano Parkway. Take Serrano Parkway to the first light (Silva Valley Road) and turn left. Take your very first right into the Serrano Visitors Center/Library. We'll use the Visitor Center Parking lot as our transition area.

Honoree Birthday!

2008-03-19T14:45:00.001-07:00

Hi Team,

As most of you know, one of our honorees, Sinjin, is having his birthday tomorrow. Unfortunately, I didn't pull this together in time for him to get something by tomorrow, but I'd like to tell him something special is on its way for him. I'd like to send him a "Team" care package. I'd love it if I could get whoever wants to participate to bring to me something to include in the package by Thursday or Saturday. I want to mail it out on Monday. I was also hoping to have some kind of banner or photo made so we can all sign it as well so he has something to hang on his hospital wall!! So be creative - he's been so incredibly supportive of all of us and this will bring a great big smile on his face, I'm sure.Oh, I believe he's turning 13, but don't quote me on that. I should find out for sure.

Thanks
Angela

Training Weekend!!!

2008-03-13T17:56:00.001-07:00

Woohoooooooo!!!! Here it comes!

2008-03-07T14:22:00.000-08:00

KCRA A-list: Vote for Brenda!

2008-03-07T14:06:00.000-08:00

Hey Team,
Our teammate Brenda Bisharat is up for KCRA's A list.
Take a moment to vote for her as best photographer in Sacramento...
http://kcra.cityvoter.com/brenda-bisharat-photography/biz/77750
I'm sure most of you have seen her work... she did all those amazing pictures of Trevor Kott!

Directions to Wildflower Training Weekend

2008-03-06T11:23:00.000-08:00

To Wildflower/Lake San Antonio South Shore from the North

Take I-5 South for approx 116 miles.
Take exit 403B to merge onto CA-152 W toward Hollister/Monterey and continue for 29 miles
Turn left at CA-156 towards Hollister and continue for 18 miles
Take the ramp on US 101 South and continue for 92.5 miles
Take the G14/Jolon Rd exit
Turn right at end of off ramp onto Jolon Rd and continue for 20 miles
At Lockwood make a right turn on Interlake Road (G-14) and proceed 13 miles
Turn left onto San Antonio Road.
Proceed another 3 miles to the park.

TNT will be camping at the Redonda Vista campsite, G loop, and you will be directed to the site at the entry to the park.

Eleanor Wilson, One of My Heroes

2008-03-05T12:11:00.000-08:00

Bike For Sale - Size 56

2008-03-04T12:36:00.000-08:00

Mens 56 Jamis Comet.
Probably less than 100 miles on bike.
New Specialized Pro tires.
Double chain ring.
$500 (may be able to talk down)
Has the pink tape on the handle bars, but can be removed.
If you are interested, contact Josh with your phone number/name and seller will contact IMMEDIATELY....
"I REALLY want to sell this thing! "

Marrow Drive Next Weekend

2008-02-26T11:50:00.000-08:00

There was an article in today's Metro section of the newspaper about a 2 year old girl with Leukemia. They are having a marrow drive next Saturday and are looking specifically for Asian Pacific Islanders, but are also registering anyone who wants to become a donor and might be a match for other children. If you know of anyone who might be a match or is just interested in becoming a donor, let them know aobut this. They can call Liz Eustik of Blood Source at (916) 453-3797 or visit http://www.bloodsource.org/ for more information. The girl's name is Tatiana Vaitai.

You can read this story in its entirety on the web at:http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/739313.html

This Week...

2008-02-20T21:06:00.000-08:00

Thursday - Special presentation on proper shoe selection and the importance stretching/flexibility at LaFoot starting at 7pm.
Directions to LaFoot - Hwy 50 to Howe Ave and go north. Take Howe past Fair Oaks and LaFoot is on the left about 1/2 mile past Fair Oaks on the left, next to Panera Bread - 903 Howe Ave. Their website is http://www.lafootplus.com/

SATURDAY'S WORKOUT HAS MOVED.
Folsom Rodeo Park - 10am. Directions are below.
Directions to Rodeo Park - Hwy 50 to Folsom Road and go left. Take Folsom Road about 2.5 miles and turn right on Natoma Street. Go about a mile and turn left on Stafford Street. Stafford Street will take you directly into the park. PARKING IS FREE.

Submitting funds to paycor

2008-02-17T12:24:00.000-08:00

FINAL Group Training Calendar

2008-02-15T10:37:00.000-08:00

Final Training Schedule
Week Start	Tuesday	Thursday	Saturday
Feb 4	Spin (NRC)	Swim (NRC)	Bike-Run (B)
Feb 11	Spin (NRC)	Swim (NRC)	B/R Repeats (N)
Feb 18	Spin (NRC)	LaFoot	Duathlon (N)
Feb 25	Spin (NRC)	Swim (NRC)	Bike (B)
Mar 3	Spin (NRC)	Bicycle Chef	Bike-Run (B)
Mar 10	Spin (NRC)	Swim (NRC)	Wildflower Training Weekend
Mar 17	Spin (NRC)	Nutrition	Duathlon (N)
Mar 24	Spin (NRC)	Swim (NRC)	Bike-Run (S)
Mar 31		Swim (NRC)	B/R Reapeats (B) Optional Open Water Swim
Apr 7		Transitioning	B/R Repeats (S)
Apr 14		Swim (NRC)	Duathlon (N)
Apr 21		Swim (NRC)	Bike-Swim (B)
Apr 28			Wildflower Race Weekend

Times/Notes
Tuesday Spin Sessions - 7.30pm, bikes are on a first-come-first-ride basis.
Thursday Swim Sessions - 7.00pm
Saturday Sessions - 10.00am

All sessions - allow yourself time to get your equipment set up, clothes changed, etc. We will start promptly!

DIRECTIONS

NRC - Natomas Racquet Club
From I-5: North of downtown Sacramento, take the Garden Highway exit and go east. Take your first left onto Natomas Park Drive. Natomas Racquet Club is on your right, about ½ mile on Natomas Park Drive."

N - Negro Bar
From I-80: Take the Douglas Blvd exit and go east. Follow Douglas Blvd to Auburn-Folsom Rd. Turn right on Auburn-Folsom. Follow Auburn-Folsom several miles to Greenback Lane. Turn right onto Greenback and follow ¼ mile to Negro Bar(on left). Turn left into Negro Bar.
From Hwy 50: Take the Folsom Road exit and turn left onto Folsom Road. Follow Folsom 3.5 miles and across bridge crossing over Lake Natoma. Turn left onto Greenback Lane and follow ¼ mile to Negro Bar. Turn left into Negro Bar.

B - Beals Point
From I-80: Take the Douglas Blvd exit and go east. Follow Douglas Blvd to Auburn-Folsom Rd. Turn right on Auburn-Folsom. Follow Auburn-Folsom several miles to the entrance of Beals Point on the left side of the road. The entrance is BEFORE Folsom Dam Road.
From Hwy 50: Take the Folsom Road exit and turn left onto Folsom Road. Follow Folsom 5-6 miles, passing Greenback and Folsom Dam Road. Shortly past Folsom Dam Road on your right is the entrance to Beals Point.

S - Serrano Parkway
From Hwy 50: Take Hwy 50 to El Dorado Hills and take the El Dorado Hills Blvd Exit. Go north on EDH Blvd about 1 mile and turn right onto Serrano Parkway. Take Serrano Parkway to the first light (Silva Valley Road) and turn left. Take your first right into the Serrano Visitors Center/Library. We'll use the Visitor Center Parking lot as our transition area.

Marrow Drive For Local Wine Maker

2008-02-13T11:23:00.000-08:00

"CLARKSBURG – A blood and bone marrow drive is set for Thursday in support of Yolo County winegrower Patty Bogle, who is undergoingtreatment in Houston for acute myeloid leukemia.
Bogle has operated her family's Bogle Vineyards and winery since 1989, creating an industry-renowned brand, said daughter Jody Bogle, who is managing the business with her two brothers.
The blood drive and bone marrow registry are scheduled from 1 to 7p.m. at Delta High School, 52810 Netherlands Ave.
A second bone marrow registry is scheduled from 1 to 9 p.m. Feb. 19 atthe Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland, where Bogle serves on thefairgrounds board of directors.
For more information, call DonnaHeringer at (916) 744-1714 or Denise Compton at (916) 376-6026."

Some Useful Information

2008-02-12T15:41:00.000-08:00

Click on the slide show below for all the infomation you need to be successful. :)

Coach's Notes
Flexibility Training
Strength Training
Core Training
E-mail Address Imput (for fundraising web page)
Team In Training Triathlon Manual (38 pages of goodness!)

Saturday's workout has been moved...

2008-02-12T15:33:00.000-08:00

This Week's Training Schedule

Tuesday - Spin workout at NRC, 7.30pm, 60 or 90 minutes, (optional) - if class is full, there will be a swim workout for those who couldn't get on a bike.

Thursday - Swim workout at NRC, 7.00pm, 60 minutes - if you missed last week's swim and are not a strong swimmer (which is 90% of you!), you should get to this workout so we can start working on your swim stroke!!

Saturday - Bike/Run Workout at Sunrise River Access (directions below), 30 minutes after the end of the seminar (~ 11.00 am), 2 hours, we will be biking and running and hitting more hills!

Directions to Saturday's workout:
Take Hwy 50 to Sunrise and go north. Follow Sunrise across the bridge/river to Fair Oaks and turn left. Turn left on Pennsylvania and follow Pennsylvania into the park entrance. Park fees are $5.

2008-02-11T15:56:00.000-08:00

Hey fellow TNT participants!

As many of you requested, we have started to gather and post some sample fundraising letters from past Sacramento TNT Triathletes. You should be able to click the link below and access the sample letters by clicking on each of them one-by-one.

Feel free to use these letters to generate ideas...or even change the names and send them out as your own. We don't care if you copy, so use them as you see fit!

Thanks to the mentors who have submitted their past letters as samples! I'll add more as I get them. You can bookmark the link below if you want to.

Sample TNT Fundraising Letters

P.S. I'm trying out a new free file-sharing site so if the link doesn't work, please let me know by sending an email to kgamper@yahoo.com.

Good luck, -Kevin

First Team Swim Practice

2008-02-11T10:21:00.000-08:00

Here are a few shots I got at practice last Thursday night.

Enjoy!

Wildflower TEAM Highlight

2008-02-10T19:33:00.000-08:00

Ed Smith ~ Mentor

Ed, 38, still considers himself new to triathlons even though he has completed about six triathlons. He did his first Olympic distance Tri with TNT in the fall of 2005, but did not do another Tri until the summer of 2007 when he dove into the sport and completed quite a few local races and his first half Ironman, Big Kahuna, in Santa Cruz. Ed enjoys the challenge of training for a triathlon and the feeling of accomplishment as his endurance and performance increases throughout the season. Ed's least favorite part of the triathlon is the swim start.
"I am not a strong swimmer, so if I end up in the pack it feels like a ship wreck with everyone fighting for space."
Ed has many stories of training challenges (bird attacks, kelp, forgotten bike shoes, etc..) all of which have added to his enjoyment of the sport.
In addition to triathlons he has participated in numerous running and cycling events. His most memorable ride was the 2007 Death Ride in Markleeville, California.
"It was a beautiful challenging route."
Ed was originally inspired to join Team in Training in 2005 when a close friend's 5 month old son was diagnosed with AML. At the time he could only swim one length of the pool, suffered from shin splints when ever he ran and didn’t own a bike!
"The challenge of competing in triathlon was nothing compared to the challenge my friends and their son had to go through."
He returned to TNT in 2007 when another friend’s life was forever changed when their son was diagnosed with Leukemia and ultimately lost his battle here on earth 6 months later.
"His work is not done, nor is mine with TNT!!"
This year his goal is to see all of Team Trevor exceed their fundraising goals while pushing themselves to limits they previously thought were impossible.
When he is not busy training or being a father, he puts in time at Intel as the Director of Aviation. Ed has his commercial pilots’ license and enjoys flying small antique planes. He owns a 1947 Piper Super Cruiser. With all of Ed's achievements, his hope is that his greatest accomplishment is in raising three confident, intelligent daughters.

Mentor Highlight ~ Kevin

2008-02-07T11:09:00.000-08:00

Kevin Gamper

Kevin, 34, started Team in Training last winter as a triathlon newbie. He has since completed two olympic distance races as well as a few sprints. He still considers himself a newbie and is back to put that title to rest. Outside of triathlons he is more into “adventure” sports. You can always find Kevin doing things like backpacking, snow-camping, mountaineering, white-water rafting, river kayaking, and SCUBA Diving.
"Basically, I like to spend time outside."
Kevin is not a fan of the anticipation of a cold water swim on a foggy day (so much worse than actually doing it!) but the sense of accomplishment that comes when crossing the finish line keeps him swimming.
Kevin joined Team with a personal desire to contribute to something greater than himself,to be part of a meaningful group, to meet some cool people, and to achieve a personal goal. Completing Wildflower with TNT last year ranks near the top of his greatest acomplishments.
Kevin's professional life is currently “in transition”. He was a management consultant, which is fancy talk for working on computer system contracts with state government agencies.
Although he may go back to it again someday, the truth is he doesn't really know what he wants to be when he grows up. Kevin loves travel and active outdoor activities.
"When I get to combine those things, I think it’s pretty cool (which is one of the reasons I like tris). I also sort of have athletic attention deficit disorder (AADD), so training for a triathlon is perfect. No two consecutive workouts are the same!"
Kevin's hero is John "Blazeman" Blais, an inspirational young man who fought ALS and inspired people to action.
"His spirit and attitude remind us why we are here, and why an organization like TNT is so important."

This season, Kevin has set a goal to raise more than his minimum, make new friends, and help some people do something they never thought possible.
"Oh yeah... and get myself back in shape and complete Wildflower (this time in under three hours)."

Best advice ever received:
“Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.”
Actively chase your dreams and pursue your goals.

TEAM FUNDRAISER ~ Laugh's Unlimited

2008-02-06T16:27:00.000-08:00

This is going to be a team effort!!!

We will be looking for donations for food and wine for a wine and cheese pre show/silent auction bids as well as things to bid on for the silent auction. So start hitting up your contacts.

Friday March 28th
Laughs Unlimited @ 1207 Front Street Old Sacramento CA 95814
Comedians ~ Bruce Fine and Chris Carney
Set up for Auction~ 4:30
Cocktails and Auction ~ 5pm
Open to public ~ 7pm
Show Starts ~ 8pm

More details to come along with the tickets to sell.

Fundraiser This Weekend!!!

2008-02-06T15:07:00.000-08:00

Please Join Us

Who: Amber and Kevin Holland
What: Beer and Brats!!
When: Saturday February 9th at 4 p.m.
Where: At the Home of Dr. Terry and Heather Holland
13920 Bowman Rd., Pine Grove, CA 95665
Why: For the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Dear Friends and Family,
For the last two years Amber has invited you to join her for a Wine Tasting Fundraiser benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She completed her first marathon and her first Olympic Distance Triathlon. Thanks to your support she was successful in both!!
This year a few things are happening differently. First and foremost, Kevin will be joining Amber in his first ever Team In Training event by training with her for the Wildflower Triathlon, a swim, bike and run endurance event.
This year we are inviting you to join us in meeting our goals by having a fundraising beer and bratwurst tasting event. Please join us in tasting some of the west coasts best brews and savory sausages.
We are requesting a donation of $25 dollars per person, but we are hoping that many of you have larger donations in mind. If you feel you cannot make a donation at this time, feel free to come regardless and join in the festivities. In addition, there will be a small raffle with tickets available for purchase at the door; your first ticket is enclosed in this envelope. Donations can be made on-line at either web page, or at the door.
Feel free to visit our web pages to find out more information on the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and to keep track of our progress throughout the season. www.active.com/donate/tntsac/ambertri2 and www.active.com/donate/tntsac/tntsacKHollan

Please RSVP by February 8th, 2008
Amber- (916) 337-5493, amberjohanna@gmail.com
Kevin- (209) 304-6112, Rockcali19@hotmail.com
Terry and Heather- (209) 296-5171, aandksmom@volcano.net

We hope you can make it!!!

Carpool Personals!!

2008-02-06T15:05:00.000-08:00

SWF from Woodland seeks teammate eager to carpool on Saturdays. I have the wheels and bike rack if you live near I-5 in the Natomas or downtown area. Must be willing to share the cost of parking and endure inane conversations about the weather and new aches and pains! Contact Shelley at (530) 383-0793 or Shelley.ehnat@yolocounty.org if you are interested.

Wine Tasting Fund Raiser

2008-02-05T14:12:00.000-08:00

Wildflower TEAM Highlight

2008-02-04T10:16:00.000-08:00

Amber Holland ~ Mentor

Amber, age 27, has been a swimmer since the beginning of time (her time at least). In 2006, she branched out to running and joined Team in Training for the San Diego Rock N' ROll Marathon. Amber joined the team because she was looking for a group fitness program and this one offered that and a cause that meant something to her. Last year, Amber decided to bring it all together and train for the Wildflower triathlon. One of her TEAM highlights is falling as she crossed the finish line at Wildlower last year.

"If the photographer had caught the moment on film, I would have bought it."

This year Amber wants to improve her Wildflower finish time and hopes to compete in a few more fun races all while making it through medic school (Amber is a firfighter and going to school to become a paramedic).

Amber is proud of continuously setting goals and achieving them. Her greates accomplishment is series of small goals she has met.

When asked about her heroes, she described them as fun and dedicated to the sport.

Best Advice:

"Look at the positive."

Do you need a new bike?

2008-02-03T07:56:00.000-08:00

....or a bike at all?

Check out these Craig's List finds. Thanks to Brook for doing the mouse clicking. :)

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/560711065.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/560722566.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/560956637.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/560307656.html

Wildflower TEAM Highlight

2008-01-31T12:10:00.000-08:00

Jackie Dotson ~ Mentor

Jackie started out with Team in Training last year and was hooked on the sport immediately. In her first season, she completed 6 sprints and 2 olympic distance triathlons. That's a lot of racing!
Everyone knows Jackie loves the bike, but her secret enjoyment is the swim (in the race,but not in training). She consistently ranks best on the swim portion.

"I think it's because I am never anxious in the water. I've always been verycomfortable in open water."

Her least favorite part of tri is getting out of the wetsuit and being allwet in those first few minutes on the bike.
In January of 2007, Jackie ran into a woman from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at an ewomennetwork lunch. For years she had wanted to try an endurance event and after hearing about TNT, Jackie decided to give it a shot. She had been feeling socially isolated in my job (self-employed as a psychotherapist) and sluggish from sitting all day. That combined with the loss of her best friend's dad to myeloma and another friend quite ill with CLL at that time, it was a very serendipitious moment.

A few quick Jackie Facts:
I was born and raised New York City--now there's a quirk!

I'm very,very good at trivia.

I have a Yorkshire Terrier

Last season Ifinished every race I entered!

My greatest accomplishment thus far has been earning my master's degree on my 26th birthday

Her personal hero is Richard Branson and her triathlon hero is Jen Mathias (Wow! Thank you Jackie.)

This season Jackie would like to improve her times over last year.

"I am on the slow side and I would really like to improve my swim form and especially my bike skills. As for the run, I have shinsplints and am hoping for arelatively pain-free running season."

Best advice ever received:

You get what you expect in life. If you want more from life and take lots of action, you'll get more out of life. On the contrary, if all you do is focus on gloom/doom/worst case scenarios, that too is what you shall receive!

Wildflower TEAM Highlight

2008-01-23T10:30:00.000-08:00

Melissa Hanas, Mentor

Melissa, 28, joined Team in Training last spring after receiving a postcard in the mail. She has led an active lifestyle participating in running, rollerblading, hiking, volleyball and golf, but this was her first multi sport experience. After getting hooked on triathlon, Melissa completed 6 triathlons last year; and she is back for more!

Although she is not fond of the spandex requirement, Melissa loves race day and all the memories and friendships she has established through the sport. She looks forward to recovering from an IT band injury so that she can continue with many races in the future, including a half Ironman.

When she is not training, she is traveling. Her job in medical device sales has required her to travel all over the US, but she has non-business related travel plans as well.

"I want to visit all seven continents before the age of 40. 4 down, 3 to go. "

Best advice ever received:

If you are not having fun, you are not doing something right.

Wildflower TEAM Highlight

2008-01-21T09:37:00.000-08:00

John Pottebaum, Head Coach

Coach John, age 40, started his athletic career in basketball and then got hooked on cycling when Greg Lemond won the 1989 Tour De France by just 8 seconds. In his multisport career, John has completed more than 50 triathlons including 12 half IMs and 1 Ironman Wisconsin (which he regards as his greatest accomplishment).

John’s favorite part of triathlon is finishing the race…

"When I am competing, it’s approaching and crossing the finish line… nothing else like it – knowing that you accomplished the goal."
In a previous life, John worked as a project manager of a financial systems implementation for a manufacturing company in the steel industry (no wonder he left!) in Ohio before moving out to California to start his triathlon coaching business, Total Intensity Sports. He was brought to Team in Training through Lonnie Biehl, a previous athlete and now TNT Campaign Director.

John has 3 older siblings, but his true companion is "the coolest dog ever!", DigMe, named after the beach at Kona.
John’s personal hero is Dave Scott, 6 time IM World Champion and the best advice he has ever recieved is that “Anything is possible if you want it badly enough.”

John's goals for this season are...

To get each and every TNT athlete who starts Wildflower to cross the finish line

and get as many of them as I can to be addicted to the sport.

Plus, shave a couple hours off my IM time in Coeur D’Alene

Wildflower TEAM Highlight

2008-01-17T14:50:00.000-08:00

William Brook Baxter, Mentor Captain

Brook is truly a ‘classic’. At age 52 he has helped Team in Training raise countless funds while participating in marathons, centuries, and triathlons. Last year, Brook completed the Wildflower Olympic distance and the Big Kahuna Half –Iron event with the TEAM. Brook has been a mentor on 8 teams before becoming the Wildflower Mentor Captain this year. Even after all of this, when asked what his greatest accomplishment has been, his answer is simply

“I haven’t achieved it yet…I hope.”
Brook admits that he is a great cook and consequently first joined TNT in effort to drop some extra weight.
“No one told me there were ‘tailgates’ after every workout!”
But there is more to it than that. Brook embodies the Team In Training spirit.
“For me there has been no greater joy than seeing the people I have mentored come back to mentor others who come back to mentor…..and so on and so on!”
When it comes to racing, Brook is annoyed at being ‘crawled over and kicked by skinny little kids half my age’ on the swim, but he makes up for it as he enjoys dropping them on the bike.
I was privileged to witness one of Brook’s triathlon highlights as he clicked his heels and kicked sand at the spectators while rounding the rock at Pacific Grove in 2006.
When he is not swimming, biking, running, or cooking Brook is hard at work coloring within the lines. He produces drawings from legal descriptions for title/escrow officers, builders, underwriters and attorneys.
The best advice he has ever received is this…
Know when to use these three 3-word sentences:

“I was wrong. I am sorry. Please forgive me.”
Judging from his friendly demeanor and altruistic character I would say he has taken that advice to heart.
Brook looks forward to finishing wildflower injury free so that he can get ready for his next event. He would like to race Big Kahuna (half Ironman distance) with one of his personal heroes Jen Mathias (I am honored Brook) this fall. While Ken Terry, TNT marathon coach and seasoned citizen, is another hero of Brook’s, I am sure there are many who think of him as a hero.
“FEAR NOT! The program works! If I can do this, you can do this!”

Important Dates

2008-01-13T08:42:00.000-08:00

Feb 16th ~FUNDRAISING SEMINAR, 9:30AM, SUTTER CANCER CENTER (2800 L Street, Sacramento)

Feb 20th ~FUNDRAISING FAIR, 5:30-8PM, RPM INDOOR KART RACING CENTER (3130 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento) Light appetizers and drinks served at 6:00

Feb 22nd~RECOMMITMENT DEADLINE

Mar 15-16~TRAINING WEEKEND, LAKE SAN ANTONIO

May 2-4~RACE WEEKEND

Final Training Schedule
Week Start	Tuesday	Thursday	Saturday
Feb 4	Spin (NRC)	Swim (NRC)	Bike-Run (B)
Feb 11	Spin (NRC)	Swim (NRC)	B/R Repeats (N)
Feb 18	Spin (NRC)	LaFoot	Duathlon (N)
Feb 25	Spin (NRC)	Swim (NRC)	Bike (B)
Mar 3	Spin (NRC)	Bicycle Chef	Bike-Run (B)
Mar 10	Spin (NRC)	Swim (NRC)	Wildflower Training Weekend
Mar 17	Spin (NRC)	Nutrition	Duathlon (N)
Mar 24	Spin (NRC)	Swim (NRC)	Bike-Run (S)
Mar 31		Swim (NRC)	B/R Reapeats (B) Optional Open Water Swim
Apr 7		Transitioning	B/R Repeats (S)
Apr 14		Swim (NRC)	Duathlon (N)
Apr 21		Swim (NRC)	Bike-Swim (B)
Apr 28			Wildflower Race Weekend

Tuesday Night Spin Class

2008-01-13T08:11:00.000-08:00

What: Indoor cycling class taught by head coach, John Pottebaum
When: 7:30pm every Tuesday
Where: Natomas Racquet Club
Why: To help you get ready for the triathlon season
Who: All 2008 Wildflower Team in Training Team Members

Kick Off the New Year With Multisport

2007-12-14T12:14:00.000-08:00

Total Body Fitness is hosting a free duathlon on January 5th.
That's right folks, I said FREE!
This will be a great chance to see how well you've maintained (or what you've lost) since last season. If you are new to TNT or triathlon, come on out and see what multisport is all about.
This event will be followed by a Wildflower TEAM reunion at John R's Pad Near The Lake (More details to come).

Even though this is a free event, you still need to register to race. Click here for more event information and registration.

See you out there!

Welcome....

2007-12-04T14:27:00.000-08:00

....to the main source of info for the Greater Sacramento Area Team In Training Wildflower Triathlon Team. Here you can find links to all kinds of great resources; training and racing apparel, buying bikes and equipment, general triathlon info, team in training info, mentors and the TEAM, and more.
We are glad to have you.
GO TEAM!