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The weekend of 2/6 and 2/7 in Team Z

Hi folks.   One change for the weekend ”“ On Saturday I believe we (I) am biting off more than I can chew with trying to squeeze in the review of the season, a bike maintenance clinic, and the cycling drills/technique clinic.     I’m going to reschedule the Bike Maintenance clinic for closer to…

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In this email:  Update to Saturday Run Location (4th st bridge should say 14th st bridge)  Reminder: Tonight’s social run replaced by track workout due to snow  Thurs swims – for new Zrs.  If you need help, which pool – who are you looking for?

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This Build Week #1 in Team Z 1/11-1/17.

This Build Week #1 in Team Z   1/11-1/17.     I’d like our Wed Social Runs to be well attended.   Can you make the extra effort?   The main goal is not just the social run ”“ but the post social social!     We will have an all team happy hour again…

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The weekend of Jan 9 and Jan 10 in Team Z

Good luck to all Disney Racers this weekend!   You get a free “1 minute break” coupon (to be redeemed at boot camp or spin class) for any picture you can have taken of yourself with a Disney character in “the plank” position.   You get 4 coupons if you can get three Disney characters…

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Team Z Disney Weekend Plans!

“I’m dressing like Mini Mouse and I don’t care what you say, YOU CAN’T STOP ME!” -Coach Alexis The amount of leg work, coordination, cups of coffee, and sessions with a therapist required to put this together for our team is at another level.   Disney is Disney ”“ it “ain’t” Lake Anna State Park….

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Team Z – Triathletes “Art of Racing in the Rain”

“A dog who is prepared will be reincarnated in his next life as a human.   That which you manifest is before you.” This according to Enzo – the main character of the book “The Art of Racing in the Rain”.   In the book, Enzo (who is a dog) believes in the Mongolian legend…

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THE TEAM Z CLIFF’S NOTES VERSION OF HOW TO SEE YOUR ZER ON THE SWIM, BIKE AND RUN COURSES OF IM CHOO CHOO

Coach Ed and Alexis will be at Team Z headquarters on Sunday morning to answer any questions you might have about spectating and logistics. Please read below for a brief description of the cheering opportunities at different locations of the IM course. Google Map: 2015 IM CHATTANOOGA GOOGLE MAP: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zwxapENRSC1w.kRP4Z2f-w1iY&usp=sharing   SWIM (BY FAR THE…

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Ironman Mont Tremblant – Club Champions

Way to go folks.   This is the award that you earned, and that you should have received at the ceremony on race day.     You guys kick butt, and you deserve the recognition!   These are cool awards, except this one has some French on it (wink).     I can’t believe that…

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Bike Position Rules: An insider’s Guide to a Complete Understanding of the Cycling Rules

The USA Triathlon Commissioner of Officials, Charlie Crawford, has prepared a webinar on the topic of: Bicycle Position Rules: An Insider’s Guide to a Complete Understanding of the Cycling Rules.  If you are interested in watching, please check out the below link. http://www.usatriathlon.org/events/usat/2014/07/charlie-crawford.aspx

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What to expect after the big triathlon race

I was doing some homework I had assigned myself and I came across this email that I wrote almost 10  years ago (August of 2006 – after our team had raced Ironman Lake Placid). It’s old – and it’s made the rounds once or twice. But I’m certain there are many of you that have…

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Growing up, I was never even remotely athletic, a distinct liability in a sports-mad country. Moreover, I grew to associate the idea of people being “sporty” with people who were generally obnoxious, who loved to lord their athletic prowess over others.

Triathlon, therefore, was a revelation for me: very ordinary people who were able to achieve extraordinary things. Team Z is the essence of triathlon in that regard, an amazing mix of experienced athletes (who turned out to be quite nice people) and absolute beginners, all sharing their different journeys. The team is full of people who push me when I need to be pushed and who push me when I don’t think I want to be pushed. Because the team pushes me, I’ve become something I never would have believed I could become: an athlete.

Mark Mullen

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Never say never on Team Z! I never thought I would do a triathlon let alone a half Ironman. I told anyone who would listen that the only way I would ever run another marathon was if it was in an Ironman and since I was never going to do an Ironman I had nothing to worry about. Well, so much for my “never” list. With the support of Team Z, I have raced numerous short distance triathlons, several half Ironmans, raced my best injury free marathon (I beat Oprah’s time), and signed up for an Ironman.
Regardless of your experience, speed, motivation, and goals there is a place for you on Team Z. When I joined the Team in December 2011, I did not know what to expect. My old game plan was to go as fast and as hard as possible regardless of the consequences. I do not recommend this strategy. I somehow always fell to side with an injury and burned out long before I reached the start line. This all changed when I joined Team Z. With the help of the coaches and my teammates, I am learning everyday how to find balance physically, set reachable goals, listen to my body, and enjoy the experience. I have a good friend on the Team that says that all the training and hard work is the journey. Race day is the victory lap. Gotta Love Team Z!

Kathy Hsu

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In 2009 I ran the Disney Marathon with my mom, accompanying her on her first 26.2 mile adventure. I remember standing at the start next to her and saying, “just think, those Ironman people have to do this after swimming 2.4 miles and biking 112”¦..freaking lunatics!.” Two years later with a couple of sprint and Olympic triathlons under my belt, and after a couple of glasses of wine, I started to wonder, “Maybe I can do an Ironman too?” So I pulled the trigger, dropped the cash, and signed up for Ironman Cozumel. This followed by immediate panic. “Oh dear God, what have I done? I haven’t the slightest clue how to train for an Ironman.” A couple months later, by chance, I ran into a Z’er outside of my work and as we started talking Triathlon, she told me about Team Z. “Why not? It can’t hurt” I thought to myself. So I joined. It didn’t take me long to realize that this team had everything I wanted: knowledgeable and supportive coaches, structured training plans for all levels and abilities, fantastic teammates, and most importantly cold beers ready for you after every race!

Scott Leary