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Congrats to Team Z for another outstanding team effort at Ironman Lake Placid!

What a way to celebrate our 10th anniversary of racing Ironman as a team!  

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Jimmy Lutz Runs MCM with Michael Munn 15 yr old

Michael Munn, 15, and running partner Jimmy Lutz approach the finish line at the Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 25. Photo Courtesy/B’Lynn Munn    

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Team Z Receives Best of the Best – 2014 – Award

Nice Job Team Z!    Every year, online readers and social media followers from around the country to nominate their favorite races, specialty shops, clubs, charity programs, coaches, products and more. Competitor Magazine is pleased to announce the 2014 winners for the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Titanium Tina Ament – Congratulations!

We are so proud of you!   http://www.today.com/health/woman-becomes-first-blind-american-compete-140-mile-ironman-world-2D80210658

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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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Team Z Wins North American Ironman Championship Title

Congratulations to all the Team Zrs who combined to win the points title for the large club division at the Ironman North American Championship.     Since the inception of this award – Team Z has gone 3 for 3 in wins at the races we have participated in.     Scoring is similar to…

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Tina Ament – Our Very Own Ironman World Championship Triathlete

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alexis Lopez-Buitrago Phone: 240-350-9669 Email: CoachAlexis@TriTeamZ.com BLIND TRIATHLETE TO COMPETE IN 2014 GoPro IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN KONA, HAWAII ALEXANDRIA WOMAN TAKES ON WORLD’S MOST CHALLENGING ONE-DAY ENDURANCE EVENT Check the article on the Washington Post Here

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For Immediate Release: Team Z Triathlon Team Crushes the Micro Mussle at Mussleman Triathlon 2011

The following dug up by Val – and developed by Lauren Glickman after our crushing of the 2011 Micro Mussel (Mussleman Triathlon, Geneva NY).   Great race.   Great race director.   Great race support by the town.   HIGHLY recommend!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpMsUTpwGkg  

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Fit Fix: Meghan Manion on becoming an Ironman triathlete

The following Article on our teammate was published by KineticFix.com in November of 2013. http://kineticfix.com/2013/11/22/fit-fix-meghan-manion-on-becoming-an-ironman-triathlete/  

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Ironman 70.3 and Team Z- We Took Silver at Eagleman in the Team Competition

Team Z Triathlon Team Training is having great success getting recognized for our team contributions! In the Ironman 70.3 world, here’s some news from Eagleman Since we’ve played with this group – the new WTC Club organization – we’ve had pretty good success.     We’ve won the Gold at Ironman Florida and Ironman USA…

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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