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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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Musselman 2014 Team Z Game Plan

MMMMUUUUUSSSEL MAAAAN 2014!!!!! Note there will be a separate weekend e-mail for local stuff. Link to Musselman tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/musselman-2014-tickets-12169245541 Buy NOW, buy accurately, buy strong. I am REALLY jazzed for next weekend. We have a TON of people competing, lots of people staying up for extra days, it’s going to be a blast. This is…

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The Week of 6/30/14 in Team Z West

In this email: 1. Important notes for the week 2. Overview of Team Z West events for the week 3. Overview of clinics offered this week

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The weekend of 7/4-7/6/14 in Team Z

Vote on our poll to help us plan the weekend. Link to polls: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/TeamZ/polls In this e-mail: Saturday group run ”“ hash alert – 8:00 AM ”“ Hayes Park, Arlington, VA Sunday group ride ”“ 10:00 AM ”“ Tyler Elementary, Gainesville, VA Sunday open water swim ”“ 12:00 to 3:00 PM ”“ Milbrook Quary, Haymarket,…

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Team Z Colonial Beach Triathlon Race Weekend Details

Hi guys – We are trying to figure out which trailer goes where, who is on first, and what is on Second for next weekend (Mussleman and Colonial Beach Races on same sweekend). Ryan will be posting the event brite for Mussleman tomorrow. Please Vote now: This is the event brite for those of you…

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This week in Team Z MDC

Two weeks ago, I wrote the following message in my weekly email: **The first Zer who is not a mentor, swim coach, run or ride leader to email me with the   awesome quote of the week gets a $25 gift certificate too Potomac River Running.**

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The week of June 30 in Team Z Arlington

*Note – No Yoga on Thursday, no foam roller on Friday (instructors/July 4th). **Also remember – no more Marymount Swims starting this week. Hi folks – I just landed from Colorado (wedding). I don’t see any travel on the schedule for a while other than Colonial Beach – YAY! I am a little behind on…

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This Week in Team Z West

Congrats to all the Gran Fondites and Mont Tremblants, and especially to Ed who was victorious in his one on one showdown with Bambi. I smell a happy hour quiz question”¦ In this email: 1. Important notes for the week 2. Overview of Team Z West events for the week 3. Overview of clinics offered…

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This Week in Team Z DC/MD

Gran Fondo + Mont Trembant + Bricks = a Typical Team Z triathlon weekend. Next we have clinics and epic cycling in Culpeper. And here we go”¦”¦starting with our 6:00 AM boot camp and then our Monday group runs. Let’s start the week off strong! In this email: 1. Important announcements for the week 2….

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70.3 Mont Tremblant Triathlon – Race Weekend plans for Team Z

EventBrite Tickets for Race Day (The password is TeamZRules1) Please jump on it. Thank you! 🙂   Cell Phone – don’t forget your international voice, data, messaging…turn off data roam, etc. Weather – This is the mountains. I hope I don’t have to remind you that weather can change in an instant, and the changes…

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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