2014 | September

Coaching | Recipes | Swimming the English Channel| Races | Chapter Updates

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Nutrition Monica Lee

BOARD MEMBERS:

President: Thom Richmondthom@californiatriathlon.org

Vice President: Betsy Watson betsy@californiatriathlon.org

Finance: Chris Wongtreasurer@californiatriathlon.org

Partnerships: Kelly Camunezpartnership@californiatriathlon.org

Race: Mike Chongrace@californiatriathlon.org

Coaching: Darrell Myrickdarrell@californiatriathlon.org

Marketing: Christina Desideriomarketing@californiatriathlon.org

[ ] Cover Photo Credit: Harrison Shao

Contact us: marketing@catriathlon.com

Editor: Diana Jones

The Mental GameDarrell Myrick

Race Dicounts

Member Focus

A Big Thank You Thom Richmond

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Swimming the English Channel Stuart McDougal

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THE Brick!

Training 6:00 PM Hills Time Trial

Destination Route - Top

Lake BricNic- Transitions

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Social 7:45 pm Corner Bakery - 345 S. Lake

Rounds: 46 N. Lake

Chipote: 246 S. Lake

BrickNic Dinner Provided @ Lot B

Come Join us every Wednesday evenings in September for Brick Nights at the Rose Bowl in Lot B hosted by California Triathlon. Brick at 6 & Social at 7:45 pm.

Get Fit & Socialize

September 27, 2014 - Angels & Demons (78.3 mi)Start: Anaheim Stadium Parking Lot, 2150 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806Time: 6:45am announcements. 7am departure SHARPRoute: Depart Anaheim and head down to Solano Beach. Return via AmtrakDifficulty (1-5) = 3 Registration ($10) Description: Angels & Demons is an 78.3 mile bike ride from Anaheim (Amtrak Station) to Pizza Port in Solana Beach. The ride goes mainly along the coast and through Camp Pendleton. The return is via Amtrak from Solana Beach to Anaheim. We have arranged transportation for your bike via SAG support to as we have a really large group.

Registration is $10 to provide a bit of an incentive not to RSVP and no show. The number of spots for bikes in the SAG vehicle is limited.

Amtrak Ticket: Solana Beach to Anaheim is $21. Primary options include 3:19pm & 4:40pm.

EPIC

EPIC RIDE Below: August 2014 Brick Nic at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena

Visualizing all anticipated difficulties during the race, having a plan for those difficulties and visualizing overcoming those difficulties is an extremely effective way taking much of the stress out of race day.

INTERNAL DIALOGUEPositive conversations within the athlete’s head. Become your own positive and encouraging coach by talking to yourself in the second person. The most successful triathletes use this extensively and there are volumes written on the subject; but basically self-talk should focus on the present, remain exclusively positive and encouraging, focusing on strength and focusing on process not outcome or uncontrollable factors. I actually ran with someone during the last miles of a Half IM who was chanting “Pizza and Beer, Pizza and Beer” over and over in time with his running pace; whatever works!

SELF-CONFIDENCEThis is pretty easy, put in the training and then race with trust in your training. Many triathletes get overly anxious, or have their confidence challenged or are intimidated by other athletes. Remember that the true competition is the one looking back in the mirror. Admire the abilities of others and try and replicate the efforts of others, but success in triath-lons comes from self-improvement and living a healthy lifestyle.

CONCENTRATION Concentration includes consistent focus on both external (the race course and conditions) and internal (pacing and remaining relaxed and positive) aspects of the race. All triathletes have stories about losing concentration and finding themselves pushing way too hard or too easy for long periods especially during an IM distance race. Concentration is most productive when it remains on process and the race plan as much as possible, athletes knowing exactly where they are on the course, knowing what level of energy or pace they should be at that point and attacking the longer courses in sections are all critical components to a successful race. Focusing or concentrating or results are much less productive, as results and speed are a product of effort AND conditions. Focus on what can be controlled and execute the race plan.

MANAGING SENSATIONSEuphemism for managing pain. Pain is generally avoided by most people, but races are usually won and PR’s are set when pain can be tolerated or even embraced. Dealing with pain is a learned skill and inducing pain into training (long rides and runs, and intervals) allows athletes to better handle the pain that is sure to come the last miles of a race. Pain is just your body’s way of letting you know you are alive. During the last miles of a race you really want to be living!

MENTAL PLANNINGHave competition goals, visualize the entire race from start to finish – several times, know what is needed to remembered during the race – pace, eating, hydration, etc., and know everything possible about the race. Most races have elevation and maps for the ride and run. Know what to expect and practice on similar terrain. Know where aid stations are and what will be there and practice with the nutrition that will be available on the course. A good plan and preparation helps keep the athlete on task and anxiety to a minimum.

This is a very involved topic and this is just an overview of the mental side of the sport. It is, however, a critical element in remaining involved and excited about the sport. There are several excellent books if there is interest in delving deeper into the subject. The mental aspect, like the physical, can be improved and once improved will not only help with triathlons, but in life outside of triathlons… If there actually is such a thing.

90%/9%/1% Principle – Studies show that triathletes fall into one of the percentages on race day. 90% of triath-letes achieve at a level below their predicted performance based on training and trials; 9% equal their expectations; and 1% transcend their abilities demonstrated during training.Every sport has measures and thresholds that predict an athlete’s performance and triathlon is no different. With bricks, intervals, LSD, and race pace simulations, triathletes may lead the way in predicting performance. There are several fac-tors (difficulty of race course, weather, illness, injury, mechanical etc.) that come into plan with finishing times, however, there are many skills other than swimming, biking and running that are within the control of the athlete that can lead to optimum performance. Those skills, mental skills, can be improved with training and practice. Once improved they will not only assist in a better race result, they will make the sport and the entire race experience more enjoyable.

The Skills• Consistency• Goal and Target Setting • Visualization• Internal Dialogue• Self Confidence• Concentration• Managing Sensation• Mental Planning

CONSISTENCYExcellence is a habit! Research indicates it takes 66 days to form a habit. That’s 66 consecutive days of reinforcing the training and commitment, not constant starts and stops of the training regimen. Until that habit is formed triathletes can expect to confront considerable discomfort (both physically and with time commitments), fatigue and self-doubt. To achieve success in any endurance sport training must be consistent and logically increased, both in time and intensity, over a fairly long period leading up to a race. Many aspiring triathletes never make it to the habit (some call it lifestyle) phase of their athletic career and give up on the sport. To help gain consistency and achieve the lofty triathlete lifestyle it helps to have achievable training goals (time trials in running and cycling and intervals in swimming etc.), training partners, organized team workouts and a strong support system away from training.

GOAL AND TARGET SETTINGAthletes need to know what they want from triathlon and their tri season. A big part of setting those goals is estab-lishing a training plan to achieve those goals. Goals should be lofty, but realistic and they should be within the athlete’s control. This is an area where talking with a coach is extremely valuable, especially for the newer triathlete.

VISUALIZATIONMental imagery is one of the most underutilized tools in the triathlete’s tool bag. Mentally going through every aspect of an upcoming race, including transitions, can smooth the race out and create self-fulfilling prophecies. Relaxing and seeing themselves meeting the challenge of a trough hill on the bike or run, or expecting and calmly handling the mass of humanity that is the swim start will make those events less traumatic and more easily dealt with.

Words of Wisdom

The Mental Game

6. |September Darrell Myrick, California Triathlon Coach

Cal Tri provides organized open water swim opportunities for our members. We have swim from Malibu down to San Diego six days per week. While you are traveling down south you can still enjoyed an organized workout. Please check out the Cal Tri Calendar and make sure you RSVP to these events. GET UP & GO PLAY! Happy Swimming!

Lead by Coach Leo – Orange County Lead / California Swim Academy- TriSwim Lab (USMS Certified Coach, & USA Swimming Certified Coach) Sunday: 7:15am, Zuma 0.5 mile Swim – Malibu, CA (Last Sunday of each month) 7:15am, Zuma 1.0 mile Swim – Malibu, CA ((Last Sunday of each month) Monday: 5:55pm, La Jolla Shores Swim – San Diego, CA Tuesday: 6:00am, SCAQ Hermosa Ocean Swim – Hermosa Beach, CA 6:15am, OC-Morning Swim at Bayshore – Long Beach, CA Wednesday: FREE DAY Thursday: 6:00am, SCAQ Ocean Swim Tower 26 – Santa Monica, CA 6:00am, OC Ocean Swim @ Seal Beach – Seal Beach, CA 5:45pm, Beginner OWS (Open Water Swim) – San Diego, CA Friday: 6:30am, The Pur Pak Open Water Swim – Santa Monica, CA 6:30am, Friday First Light Swim – La Jolla Cova / San Diego, CA 7:00am, Flether Cove Swim – Solana Beach / San Diego, CA 12:00pm, Ventura Cove Lunch Swim – Ventura Cove / San Diego, CA 5:00pm, Friday Night Cove Swim – La Jolla Cove / San Diego, CA Saturday: 7:15am, Zuma 0.5 mile Swim – Zuma Beach / Malibu, CA (Every 2 wks) 7:15am, Zuma 1.0 mile Swim – Zuma Beach / Malibu, CA (Every 2 wks)

California Triathlon Open Water Swim Opportunities

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Hey Ladies

The ladies of California Triathlon in theLos Angeles area are invited to attend the Cal Tri Women’s Dinner on Tuesday, September 30th at 7 pm. We are honored to have Julie Moss, 2013 Hall of Fame Winner as our Keynote Speaker. This has become an annual tradition & it is a great time for the Cal Tri ladies to get together and plot a coup. Location will be posted on the calendar. Please RSVP online.

Cal Tri Women’s Dinner Nutrition

Monica, Cal Tri’s Nutritionist, shares with you her favorite recipes.

Aug 17- Hansen Dam (Status: FULL)Aug 23 – Santa Barbara Triathlon (Status: FULL)Sept 21 – Herbalife Triathlon (Status: FULL)Oct 5 – RNR San Jose (Status: 15 Slots Available)Oct 12 – C3/Bonelli Olympic Distance (Status: FULL)Oct 26 – RNR LA (Status: FULL)Oct 26 – Life Time Tri Oceanside (Status: FULL)

I see that 2015 VOGOs will be popular. Where is that link for the Rose Bowl Fundraiser again?http://www.californiatriathlon.org/rose-bowl-fundraiser-faq.html

What is a VOGO?-We have teamed up with select race directors to create the VOGO “Volunteer One, Get One” program. We provide experienced athletes to volunteer at a race and receive free entries for our members.

Who gets access?-Only Rose Bowl Volunteers will get access for 2015. $30,000 entries have been a hot commodity that we want to give access to those that help support Cal Tri. The exception is for people in Nor Cal as it’s not practical requirement for them.

Where do I find more information about Rose Bowl Volunteering?-http://www.californiatriathlon.org/rose-bowl-fundraiser-faq.html

Wait! I have more questions about VOGO. Who do I bug to get more information?-http://www.californiatriathlon.org/vogo.html Be sure to take the test at the bottom of the page.

What are the remaining VOGOs for 2014?

“Volunteer One, Get One” Race Discounts ======================

9/21 - Herbalife Triathlon - CATRIHTLAT2014 - 10% off10/05 - RnR San Jose - CALTRI - $13 off

10/05 - Challenge Rancho Cordova - CaliforniaTriathlon - 15% off10/05 - Newport Beach Triathlon - CALTRINB2014 - 10% off

10/12 - 2014 C3/Bonelli Olympic Distance - CTN2014 - 10-20% off10/26 - RnR Los Angeles - CALTRI - $13 Off

10/26 - Life Time Tri Oceanside - CALTRI15 - 15% off11/15 - REVEL Canyon City - $5 discount off registration when you register on the team

California Triathlon

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RnR San Jose:Courtyard San Jose Airport for 109.00 USD per night

http://tinyurl.com/pprvaza

2014 Ironman SilvermanLodging:

Courtyard Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley for 119.00 USD per night. Last day to reserve is Sept 12, 2014.

http://tinyurl.com/lwfkh2n

2014 Ironman ArizonaLodging :·

Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town for 139 USD per nighthttp://tinyurl.com/kplqzw4 (Updated link on 7/10)

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Ironman ArizonaVolunteering - Run Aid Station #8

http://tinyurl.com/IronmanGroup password: CALTRIThen on the page there will be a dropdown menu. California Triathlon has three different po-sitions to sign up for: Morning, Afternoon, Evening. So the volunteer should pick which one they'd like to sign up for and then use the password CALTRI (for any shift). People can sign

up for more than one shift, they just have to go back and input their info again.

Perks

12. | SEPTEMBER 2014

VOGO

Xterra Wetsuit

September Fundraiser

The Xterra Wetsuit fundraiser is returning in September! For every Xterra Wetsuit purchased, $25 will be donated to CalTri. Or, purchase an Xterra Paddle Board and $50 will be donated to CalTri. Use discount code, C-CALTRI to participate and receive a discount! Help raise funds, so CalTri can continue to provide exciting events and other perks for its members.

XterraCal Tri was recently in AAA’s Westways magazine - sent to over 4 million homes!

If you missed it, here is the article below.

AAA.com September 2014 | Westways 59

THE WAYS OF THE WARRIORS Ironman triathletes offer tips for kicking back in Kailua-Kona

BY CONNIE K. HO

Swim. Run. Bike. While some athletes might pursue these sports individually, triathletes challenge themselves to do all three in one race. Some of the most grueling triathlons are part of the Ironman series, where body, mind, and spirit are put to the ulti-mate test. Arguably the most important race for these warriors is

the Ironman World Championship at Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, taking place this year on October 11. In one day, athletes complete a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride, and a 26.2-mile marathon.

The championship event has been held on Hawai‘i Island since 1978, and competitors worldwide travel there for a chance to be among the top three finishers.

“I’m training, swimming, biking, sacrificing so many things, but I’m very happy to pursue my dream,” says Rikako Takei, 52, of Santa Monica, who has earned a spot in the championship race four times. “It really helps with my health, happiness, everything.”

The event also draws hundreds of spectators who come to cheer on the athletes and soak in the spectacular venue. Many special events take place during race week, and on the big day you can follow the athletes along the course. “Being around these athletes, you are so inspired and you get to meet people from all over the world,” says Heather Krug of Marina del Rey, who was at the race last year.

We tracked down several SoCal-based Ironman triathletes who have previously participated in a world championship and asked for their sug-gestions on where to hang out in Kailua-Kona before or after the race. Their tips range from good eats to beautiful beaches to “recovery” runs, bikes, or hikes—so called because they are gentler courses for after the big race and, therefore, perfect for the rest of us.

For more information about the Ironman World Championship in Hawai‘i, go to ironman.com. Your AAA travel agent can provide trip-planning information. Visit your Auto Club branch, call (800) 814-7471, or go to AAA.com/explore. MORE >>> N

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KTLA-TV news anchor

Participated in 2010

n WHERE TO EAT: I like Kona Brewing Company. It has tons of options, and your friends who are not racing will enjoy their delicious beers. konabrewingco.com.

n WHERE TO SWIM: Swim prerace at the Kona Community Aquatic Center. It’s free. There’s an Olympic-size pool that is divided into two lap pools, and a pool for kids. (808) 327-3500.

n WHERE TO BIKE: It’s good to get out on the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway to get a feel for race day, but don’t spend too much time out there. The wind and heat will zap you.

REBECCAMcCULLOUGH Age 28, of Los Angeles

Enrolled in law school and studied for the bar while training for Ironman

Participated in 2013

n WHERE TO CELEBRATE: I stay at the finish line, cheering on the courageous midnight finishers.

n WHERE TO RUN: On Ali‘i Drive, where the race finishes, you can see all the things set up for the race both before and after.

n WHERE TO RELAX: At the beach. Hawai‘i’s beaches are so much better for swimming than the ones in California. The water is superwarm and you can just hang out and see lots of pretty fish.

CALIFORNIA TRIATHLONA free-membership group with thousands of members, California Triathlon trains and educates individuals on living a healthy lifestyle, with activities such as swim series and group bike rides. californiatriathlon.org.

TEAM IN TRAININGWhile raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, participants receive training and support for marathons, half marathons, and triathlons. (800) 482-8326; teamintraining.org.

YMCA OF ORANGE COUNTYThe YMCA of Orange County offers the “Train Like You Mean It” triathlon program, with workshops, weekly training schedules, and mentors. ymcaoc.org. W

For more information about triathlons or training in your area, visit USA Triathlon. usatriathlon.org.

FEELING INSPIRED?Check out these local groups that can help make your Ironman dream a reality.

BOB BABBITTAge 63, of Carlsbad

Inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame in 2012

Participated in 1980, 1981, February 1982, October 1982, 1983, 1984

n WHERE TO EAT: Huggo’s, which overlooks the ocean. The views are spectacular and the food is always amazing. Huggos.com.

n WHERE TO BIKE: From Kawaihae to Hawi, that road is beautiful. You’ll see whales breaching and doing what whales do. My wife and I love the ride.

n WHERE TO SWIM: I love the history of Kailua Bay. So many people have taken the same walk into the same bay on the most important day of their Ironman career.

DANIELPOWELL Age 54, of Solana Beach

Raises money for charities as his alter ego, Captain Challenge; he dresses in full costume while competing

Participated in 2005, 2006, 2013

n WHERE TO HIKE: Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is otherworldly, one of the few places on earth where you can see volcanic activity. nps.gov/havo/index.htm.

n WHERE TO SWIM: Go to Dig Me Beach, where the race starts. Everybody who is competing or who would like to compete is there.

n WHERE TO RELAX: Explore the former sugarcane fields. In some places, you can kayak down the sugarcane irrigation canals—you can’t do that in many places.

KELLY MIYAHARAAge 36, of Los Angeles

Competed in honor of her training partner and friend Mari, who died in 2012

Participated in 2013

n WHERE TO EAT: Umeke’s (umekeskona.com) for fresh poke bowls complete with friendly service. Onolicious! For local-style plates, Lemongrass Bistro (808-331-2708) is a low-key, family-run spot with great food and service with a smile.

n WHERE TO SWIM: I enjoy a midnight swim or snorkel with manta rays. Getting up close with these gentle giants is incredible.

n WHERE TO RELAX: The beach—any of them. I like to find a plumeria—my favorite flower—to tuck behind my ear, and then grab a floatie and just lounge in the water.

RIKAKO TAKEI Age 52, of Santa Monica

Top-five finisher in her age group in the 2008 Ironman World Championship

Participated in 2002, 2005, 2007, 2008

n WHERE TO SWIM: At Kailua Bay in Kona. There are so many beautiful ocean animals in there.

n WHERE TO BIKE: Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway (Route 19) along the coast.

n HOW TO RELAX: Get a cup of Kona coffee [grown only in the Kona district on the west side of Hawai‘i Island]. It’s the best coffee in the world for me.

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Member Spotlight

Meet Cal Tri’s newest Race Lead- Mike Chong! Mike will be taking over Harrison’s Shao for 2015 as Harrison will be the Team Photographer. Mike, tell us a little about yourself:

“I ran the Chicago Marathon in 2009 and found the endurance sport community amazingly warm and supportive. Inspired, I proceeded to do nothing for 3 years until on a similar whim, I signed up for Ironman Cozumel without knowing how to swim. Not knowing my limits has led me all over the the country but recently back home to SoCal. When not training, I try to keep up with my kids, serve as my wife's tri sherpa, and not get fired from my day job in investment management so I can buy my next bike.”

Cal Tri Members

I placed first overall in Granite Bay Sprint Triathlon. (photo)I also placed 1st overall in the the Ocean Shores 70.3 Toughman in July (in Ocean Shores, WA).

My time: 3/4 mile swim=18:16 not counting transition13 mile bike= 35:305 mile run=30:37It was good enough to get me an overall win. Of course the run saved me; passed the last guy with a mile to go.

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My wife and I moved to Southern California about 2 years ago. She’s studying law at USC and I’m getting Doctoral of Physical Therapy, also at USC. I’ve alway loved endurance sports and during my undergraduate work competed in over a dozen races ranging in distance from 10k’s to marathons both in the States and Europe. I’ve wanted to get into triathlons since I started doing marathons. I did my first 70.3 just prior to entering school at USC and loved it. This year I decided to make the time to do a few more races and I continue to love it.

Meet Jordan Perry

Every month we will feature a few memebers of California Triathlon & hear their race experiences.

Chapter Updates

Redlands Chapter Meet & GreetDate: Mon, Sept. 8, 2014Time: 6am-8pm: HOKA Test run | 6:30-8pm: Meet & Greet Location:Stell Coffee & Tea Co. - 1580 Barton Road, A Redlands, CA 92373

Come Meet and Greet your fellow Cal Tri members. This is a great opportunity to get to know one another and get in-volved in the Redlands Chapter, if you aren’t already. The goal of the Chapter is to provide as much advice, support and training opportunities as possible to members of all abilities and skill levels.

We will start out with a few fun games to break the ice. The winners will receive a gift card to a local store that supports the chapter. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. We would love to have you come out and interact with the group, share fun stories and ask any questions or requests you may have for the chapter. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Email Them To: saavedra_andrea@yahoo.comTo RSVP: 1. Sign up for a FREE membership at www.CaliforniaTriathlon.org2. Visit the calendar on the Redlands Chapter page, locate the event and RSVP

September BrickBQDate: Sat, September 20, 2014Time: Meet in Parking Lot 1: 7am | Swim Start: 7:30amLocation:Lake Perris State Park - 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Parking Lot 1, Perris, CAPark Fee: Park entrance is $10per car (carpooling is encouraged)Prior to the swim start we will be taking a group photo Brick:● Wetsuits are optional (unsure of water temp). Swimmers of all abilities are encouraged to participate. Please bring a bright color swim cap so you can be easily identified in the water. ● Following the swim folks can either run/walk or bike.● If you would prefer not to swim but still want to participate, you are encouraged to arrange a bike/run or run/bike brick. Lunch (RSVP is required):● Lunch will be available at 11:30am. We will be getting burritos from Chipotle. Please indicate on the message board of the RSVP which of the following you would like: chicken, steak, carnitas, barbacoa, sofritas, veggie. All burritos include brown rice, black beans, pico de gallo and cheese.● Water & Gatorade will be provided. ● Bring an EzUp if you have one to help provide shade and chairs.

To RSVP:1. Sign into your Cal Tri account, visit the Calendar page, locate the event and RSVP. Questions?Email Them To: saavedra_andrea@yahoo.com

Chapter Updates

Orange County Chapter Update

Training Update The OC Chapter is still figuring out what types of training and location work best for our members. Our Saturday Summer Training series includes a rotating schedule of Saturday training opportunities. Summer's almost over, but there is still a chance for you to participate. 9/6 – Huntington Beach – Bike/Run Brick. 20 or 30 mile ride up the Santa Ana River Trail followed by a 4 or 8 mile run along the beach path 9/13 – Anaheim – Long Bike. 55, or 30 mile ride down the Santa Ana River Trail. 9/20 – Lake Forest – Hill Ride. 29 or 58 mile ride through Santiago Canyon In October we'll try something new. If you have ideas, please email rollinjwhite@gmail.com.

What Can You Do to Get Involved? This is a common question among chapter members. The answer is simple – show up! Even if you're not ready for one of the long Saturday workouts, show up for the start and do part of the work out. Maybe you're injured – go to a training event anyway to say “hello” and send the group off. Worried about being too slow? Almost certainly someone is slower than you. Worried about the group holding you back? Start with the group and leave them behind. Attending club activities is the most meaningful way for you to be involved. Training, racing, Epic Rides, and the Rose Bowl are all ways for you to connect with other club members. Check out the calendar and RSVP for something today. Soon we will be planning the activities and calendar for 2015. More training, coached work outs, and socials are on our list. Let us know your ideas by emailing one of the coordinators listed on the chapter's web page.

Race Report The OC Chapter's own Rita Kandel (Membership Coordinator) recently completed her first full Ironman distance event at Vineman. On a sweltering hot day, she finished in 14:59:20. Congratulations Rita! The recent Long Beach Sprint Triathlon was an opportunity for OC Chapter members to compete in our own backyard. Rommel Urquico, Dylan Dawes, Fran Castillo, and Tri Tansopalucks among others competed in the Sprint Tri. Cal Tri had a strong group of VOGO volunteers as well as Jackie and Bill Kesserman manning a table to recruit new club members.

Rose Bowl Fundraiser As you know a significant portion of the income for Cal Tri is generated through the Rose Bowl Fundraisers. Participation for OC Chapter members is important for the health of the club as well as the chapter.

On November 28th, a number of Chapter members will be volunteering at the UCLA vs Stanford game. If we have enough chapter members volunteer, a portion of the proceeds will go directly to the chapter. If you can't volunteer on this day, please volunteer another day.

For all the details, go to the Cal Tri Website.

Last month we wished good luck to Stuart McDougal, his daughter Mandy, and four other coaches from around the country and UK who was set to cross the English Channel as a relay team. The event kicked off August 15th with their goal of swimming across the entire 21 mile route starting from Dover, England and finishing in Calais, France. Since this had to abide by the Channel Swimming Federation Rules, no wet suits were allowed. Water temperatures range between 59-61 degrees!

We were able to catch up with Stuart to hear out about his experience with the Total Immersion swimmers and swimming across the English Channel.

“OMG all I can say it was a suspenseful week of weather, training and swim in conditions I (most of us) have never experienced, but sure happy we did. Hurricane Bertha fly into the UK the week we were there which only gave us one day to *possibly* cross - and that day was Fri 8/15. There were seven teams waiting to cross, but only four pilots - and we were team #5. Although we knew are chances were slim all week, we still training each day, morning and afternoon swimming in Dover Harbour where it was still close to impossible to swim, 6’-8’ swells in the harbor too. But as I said previously, provided great training to swim in any condition if we get a slot on one of the boats.

Sun - Thurs, weather a wash - no swims. Fri a possibility, then Sat thru Sun (after we leave) was out too. Thurs eve during our last supper with the team trying to stay positive, but clearly disappointed that we were not going to get a chance to swim across the channel. While we were on our 2nd beer, Dave (our team captain) got a call from the Sea Farher II telling him the British team dropped out to wait for better conditions to attempt to cross the channel - and then we were INNNNN! Most of us in shock, mentally checked out and some ready to head for home Fri afternoon. The scramble to change flights, get hotel, and now wrap our heads around preparing mentally for getting to the dock at 9:30 the next morning!! The weather was still 50/50 - weather could change in just a few hours and call off the swim too.

SWIMMING THE ENGLISH CHANNEL

22. | SEPTEMBER 2014

In short at the dock 9:30a Fri morning, a bit raw from the emotions and suspense all week, and there we were ready to board the boat. Seas were bumpy, sometime 8' swells bumping us all over the place, but weather held and we finished in 12h 49m! First team (of four) to finish and we even beat a team of sub 10h IM triathletes who declared themselves at the dock as the "Supersonic Swimmers" - apparently the team to beat. They started 30 mins ahead of us and we passed them at hour 5 and never saw them again - sweeeeet!. After finishing the swim at around 11:30p, the pilot jetting us back across the channel to Dover landing at 3am. Mandy and I took quick shower, caught a 4am shuttle to Heathrow for an 8am flight back to LA! Taking it to the wire for sure - but that was our week. An incredible journey - and one of the best week's of my entire life - FUNNN!

You can read more on about the TI6 team online at totalimmersion.net/blog. Mandy really describes our journey best that you can summarize.

Thanks so much for cheering and rooting for us - it all came together in the very end, 11th hour.

Happy Laps and 8' swells!” - Stuart McDougal