As a charter member, I have been involved with the Chico Triathlon Club since the beginning. Back then I sat in awe of all of the athletes that were so talented, yet willing to share all of their knowledge with a guy who was just getting started in the sport. The support I got from the club led me to continue triathlon, eventually convincing my wife and two children to begin racing as well. I’ve met, raced with, and become friends with so many wonderful people from CTC.

I have been on the uniform committee since 2010 and helped to design the CTC logo. As I have gained experience in the sport, I have continued become more involved in the club. I was elected to the board in 2013, serving as a member-at-large, Vice-President, and as the current President.

Since that first meeting in 2009, Chico Triathlon Club has continued to expand in both membership and services offered. It now encompasses a great cross-section of athletes of all ages and abilities. I look forward to being a part of this continued growth as a member of the board.

I have had the privilege to serve on the board of directors for the Chico Tri Club for the past two years and I would like the honor to continue for another term.   I know that I’ve met many of you, but I would like the opportunity to introduce myself officially again. I have been involved in our wonderful sport of triathlon since 1997 when I participated in my first sprint distance triathlon back in Vancouver Canada and I got hooked! After I moved to Chico in 1999 I stayed active in running, swimming and cycling but it took several years to adjust to the summer heat for me to jump back in to competing in triathlons. However, since then I’ve been fortunate to have competed in triathlons all over the US and also internationally and at all different distances from sprint triathlons to full distance Ironman races.

I have been involved with the Chico Tri Club since its inception but have also been a member of two other triathlon clubs over the years, one here in Chico and another in Vancouver. I feel that I’ve seen what works really well and areas where clubs can improve.  I have gained so much from being involved in triathlon clubs and particularly in the Chico Tri Club where I’ve had the experience to train and race with elite level athletes and also have been able to encourage and offer advice to people wanting to give a triathlon a “try” for their first time. 

When I’m not training and racing in triathlons (which takes up most of my time J) I somehow find the time to work full time as a Registered Nurse for the California Department of Public Health where I manage a very busy office here in Chico and also spend time with my family, my supportive husband and energetic dogs.

The sport of triathlon has given me so much……inspiring training partners, lifelong friends, wonderful race locations and the satisfaction of tackling challenges that sometimes seem insurmountable. Since I have gained so much from triathlon I would really like the opportunity to give back by volunteering my time, efforts and energy to help the Chico Tri Club remain one of the premier triathlon clubs around.

I would be humbled to have the opportunity to continue to serve on the Board of Directors if you’d like to vote for me. In turn I will help support the Chico Tri Club and support each of you in whatever your triathlon goals may be.

Thank you for your interest and support of our great club.

Joanne Gilchrist

With the end of the season comes the End of Year Party and Board of Director Elections. The party will be November 17 at 7:30 PM in the Cabana Cafe at In Motion Fitness. Check your email for an evite. If you or someone you know are interested in serving on the Board of Directors for CTC, please send nominations to Greg Watkins.

Reminder: The Jersey Ride is Saturday November 4 at 10 AM. We will meet at the parking lot in front of the Madison Bear Garden. Lunch after the ride will be at the Bear.

Planning ahead, January 25, 2018 will be the Season Launch Party hosted by Fleet Feet Sports Chico. There will be a guest speaker, beer, pizza, and all of your favorite tri club people.  

Training:

Cooler temps and a little rain are nothing to worry about

Runs:

The Saturday Beginner LSD is at 9:00 AM for the off-season. It is a slower paced beginner run going for up to 60 minutes. Meet at the 5-Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms.

There is also a LSD run on Saturdays meeting at the 5 mile bathrooms at 8:00 AM.

CTC Track Workout:

The track workouts have ended for the season, however keep an eye on the Facebook group as there may be some people still headed to the track on Thursdays for some speed work.

Sunday Ride:

The Sunday ride is new for the fall. It starts at 10:00 AM. Location, route, and mileage will vary. Jenni Merrell will be coordinating the ride. Similar to the Friday ride, you must contact Jenni to get on her email list for the ride info.

Race Results:

This is a shout out to anybody who has participated in a recent race. We would love to hear from you.

Congratulations to all the athletes who participated in the Tinman, Golden State Triathlon, and the Ironman World Championship in Kona (and others). We will have the results posted on the CTC website soon.

Multi-sport event results for CTC members are posted on the Results page of the website. Contact webmaster@chicotriathlonclub.com with any errors or omissions. Please send any information on a race you have participated in. This could be as simple as your name and the name of the event, your results or a race report outlining your personal experience.

Athlete of the month:

The Athlete of the Month for September is Shawn Hughes. There are not enough words to describe all of the things Shawn does for our club. In addition to his duties as sponsorship chairperson, Shawn organizes workouts, volunteers at events, puts on the practice tri and bike maintenance classes, and so many other things. Congratulations Shawn!

Please take the time to help us pick the next Athlete of the month. Just send an email to president@chicotriathlonclub.com listing your nomination.

Club Races:

The 2018 Club Races will be determined by the new BOD in January.

Volunteer opportunities for 2017:

CTC has one volunteer event remaining for 2017:

Almond Bowl-Nov 5

Ironman Tri Club Benefits:

Ironman branded races are offering new benefits for triathlon club members. Some of these benefits include early entry, priority tiered pricing, and payment plans. Visit http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/forms/single-sign-up.aspx to sign up and get more information. Make sure to update your profile with your tri club affiliation.

Have a great time running, swimming and riding this month.

Thank you,

Tony English

CTC President

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