Pay attention to capitalization… I do not capitalize often. VERY, VERY LIMITED number of spots for TriLife IronTeam 2011 are still available. Interview process for applicants is proceeding right now. Ironman Lake Placid will remain “race A” goal. Training starts September 28, 2010.
HalfIron Team 2011 is also filling up fast, so do not procrastinate and start your application process ASAP.
Administrative note - TriLife Coaching staff is away at the Lake Placid training camp. Please be patient if you are trying to communicate with us – both cell phone and e-mail connectivity is less than stellar in the Adirondack mountains and our base camp.
On January 19, 2009, CLIF Bar announced a voluntary recall of 14 products (including CLIF Bar, CLIF Builder’s, CLIF MOJO, CLIF Kid Organic ZBaR and LUNA Bar) because the peanut butter in those products was sourced from the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is under investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. The details of these 14 products can be found on CLIF Bar website.
Official N.A. Sports announcement about onsite race registration procedures is below. It reads like IRS publication #1406…
“Due to the tremendous growth of onsite registration, North America Sports will be implementing new onsite registration procedures. These new procedures will launch at Ford Ironman Florida and will be as follows:
Each athlete will fill out a form that will include their first & last name, birthdate, email address and phone number. This form will also include instructions on how the registration process will work. You will need to bring your photo ID and a credit card for payment, no checks or cash will be accepted.
Laptop computers will be used by our volunteers to take the prospective athlete’s contact and credit card information on-site. The volunteer will enter in the prospective athlete’s information directly into Active. They will then get the athlete’s credit card information and charge them the race entry fee.
The prospective athlete will receive a copy of the form they filled out as a receipt, which will outline when and how to complete the registration process. They will also receive a reminder via email.
After receiving the confirmation email the athlete will have a spot reserved for them in the event. However, the participant will still need to go back to Active.com during a specified timeframe to complete their online registration. Any athlete that does not follow this procedure will not be considered registered for the event.
The athlete will follow the same on-line procedure as before. They will access the Ford Ironman Florida event via a specific registration link, select their name from the athlete drop down bar and enter in their unique password. However, the online entry will not have a payment associated with it as they have already paid the entry fee.
The athlete will receive a set amount of time (1-2 weeks) to let them complete the registration.
This system will ensure fairness to all athletes wishing to sign up for NA Sports races. Under the previous system a number of certificates distributed at on-site registration were not redeemed and this created a situation requiring NA Sports to reopen on-line entries. People who attempted to enter on-line immediately after it opened and were closed out may not be aware of the additional spots available at a later date. This should no longer be the case going forward.”
Welcome IronTeam athletes! One training session is under your belt. But the rest of your long individual road to Ironman(™) and its conclusion is impossible to grasp, to see or to predict. So enjoy the trip itself – both successes and challenges that you will overcome.
If you really want to do something, you will find a way. If you do not really want it, you will find an excuse. Ironman(™) finish line is crossed by ordinary people with extraordinary determination.
It does not have to be fun to be fun. Coach Ross
Providence Private Equity just bought the World Triathlon Corporation (the owners of the Ironman(tm) trademark and affiliated events) from Dr. Jim Gills and family in an all-equity transaction. No terms were disclosed. Providence’s N.A. portfolio includes, among others, Warner Music, MGM and Yankees Entertainment and Sports (YES) Network. The new entity will be named World Endurance Holdings.
Welcome to the brave new world. Potential positive and negative possibilities for athletes are unlimited.
Cervelo Wolf SL fork.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Cervelo SA, have issued a voluntary recall of 5,800 Wolf SL carbon fiber bicycle forks. The manufacturer is True Temper Composite Material Products Co. Ltd, of Guangzhou, China. The forks steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. Cervelo has received 12 reports of forks cracking or breaking, resulting in one consumer suffering a broken wrist and another suffering minor abrasions.
The recalled forks have a clear coating over black painted carbon fiber, with the words “Wolf Superlite” and related logo just below the crown on each fork leg, and the letters “SL” on each leg above the fork blade dropouts. There is a True Temper CRT(tm) logo on the inside of both fork legs. The recalled forks could have been on the following bicycle models: R3, R3 SL, Soloist Carbon, Soloist Carbon SL, and certain P3 Carbon bicycles. Bike shops also sold these forks from November 2005 through July 2007 for about $475.
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed.
Look Keo pedals
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Look Cycle USA, have issued a voluntary recall of 40,000 pairs of Keo pedals. The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists. Look has received 14 reports of incidents with broken pedals, including seven injuries which resulted in scrapes, cuts, contusions, elbow and a knee injury.
The recalled pedals are black and were sold separately from bicycles. Pedal models include the Keo Classic, Keo Sprint, Keo HM and Keo Carbon. The model name is printed in white on the side of the pedal. Date codes between January 2004 and December 2005 are included in this recall. The date code for the Keo Classic, Sprint and Carbon pedals is on a dial stamped onto the pedal. The date code for the Keo HM is on the bottom of the pedal, with the letters A through L corresponding to the month, and the numbers 4 and 5 indicating 2004 or 2005. These pedals were sold at bike shops nationwide from January 2004 through July 2007 for between $100 and $500. The pedals were manufactured in France.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pedals and return them to the place of purchase, or contact Look Cycle USA to arrange for shipping and free repair.
Interested in training with TriLife? Always wanted to “test” our training methods and team environment? Want to achieve your developmental and race goals in 2009 and beyond? Read on..
Overview of 2009 Team Program
SPRING BUILD: January – May 2009
This phase will build upon the advances from the PRE-SEASON. It may also serve as a stand-alone Spring Half Ironman Training program – 5 months to prepare for a half ironman race and/or to enhance all components of individual fitness in anticipation of the upcoming race season.
* TriLife will target Half Ironman races that fall two weeks before or after April 20th (races include St. Croix 70.3, California 70.3, New Orleans 70.3, Harriman Half Ironman and the New Jersey Devilman).
Athletes may register for the following:
Annual Program – $2,500.00
** A $400 savings on the overall cost of the programs if you register by September 15, 2008.
Pre-Season Training Program Only – $600.00
(Registration deadline – September 15.)
Individual Half Ironman Programs – $1,150.00
(Registration deadlines based on Race Sell Out Rate: (Spring – October 1, 2008; Summer – April 1, 2009.)
Registration process (please let us know your intention ASAP as space is limited)
#1 – Email earl@trilife.org with your request to be included in the 2009 Half Ironman Training team and what program you would like to register for.
#2 – Athletes will receive a questionnaire to fill out and return to earl@trilife.org.
#3 – TriLife coaches will contact athletes to follow up with any questions they may have and to discuss planning for the upcoming season and race specific goals.
#4 – Finalize creation of the Half Ironman Team 2009 and notification of team athletes.
** Teams fill quickly. Athletes are asked to make a deposit (20% of the total program cost) at the time of registration to reserve space.
If you have specific questions, please contact Earl Walton at earl@trilife.org.
Summary outline of the TriLife Half Ironman Training Program experience
· 3 to 4 Coached Sessions Per Week
· Wednesday 5:10AM Coached Ride / 5:30AM during winter months
· Thursday 7:00PM Coached Run
· Saturday Morning Coached Swim/Bike/Brick
· Monthly Training Log and review
· Weekly Training Plan – detailed daily activities description
· 2 Weekend Training Camps in New Paltz, New York, featuring bike, run, swim, and cross-training activities as well as clinics and training camp environment.
· Race Weekend Support (based on # of race participants)
· Clinics – running, cycling, nutrition, sport technique
· Free access to Asphalt Green Swimming Pool for the TriLife coached sessions
· Special discount opportunities from running and cycling retail partners
** All athletes are required to attend mandatory pre-season cycling clinics (if they do not attend Pre-Season Training Program) to learn safety, skills, group riding and Central Park etiquette. This is not negotiable.
About TriLife Coaching nyc
TriLife is entering its sixth year of training New York City athletes for the Ironman and Half Ironman distances. Over the past years we have seen remarkable results for our athletes and an incredible and exciting growth in the sport of triathlon. Our mission has always been to make triathlon training a part of a healthy, balanced and goal-driven lifestyle. We hope that you will join us for the next stage of your athletic development.
Thank you for your time, we look forward to seeing you achieve your goals in 2009.
Why the discrepancy between happy athletes and sour coach? Well, besides his natural Russian-Estonian unfamiliarity with exuberance, he is faced with reality of coaching this “blond segment” yet again in 2009.
If you are one of the athletes who is just now planning to apply to and hoping to train with TriLife IronTeam next year, please do not fuel this coach disenchantment with uncommitted and unorganized athletes. Decide soon. Do not procrastinate in your application process as IronTeam is almost assembled for the next year. Coaches had voted on most (but far from all) applicants, and some already should have received “welcome” or “sorry” e-mails. If you are one of the Lifers from the past, this message applies to you too.
Countdown continues – less than 3 days to Ironman USA Lake Placid 2008. We are looking forward to once again seeing the Deluge of Red of TriLife supporters around Lake Placid.
Candidates for IronTeam 2009 – if you are in Lake Placid this weekend, please join TriLife alum (“Lifers”) and family/friends of current IronTeam 2008 athletes at the TriLife Supporters Meeting on Saturday, 7/19/08, at 12:00 noon (duration – approx. 1 hour). Meet at the TriLife tent on the Mirror Lake Drive near the tennis courts. Mingle with fellow future- and past-Lifers, hear briefing about the race day, and meet coaches.