CTC President’s Report April 2015

Hello CTC Members,

Swim, Bike, Run & Smile

Race Results:

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

EVENTS:

Our first CTC club race is approaching. We hope all of you can make the TBF Tri for Fun at Rancho Seco on May 30^th. The link is below.

http://totalbodyfitness.com/site/race/the-tri-for-fun-triathlon-duathlon-wnew-super-sprint-triathlon-and-duathlon/

Sean Molina announced the Club's Practice Tri will be on May 2, 2015 @ Black Butte Lake. (Please watch for updates on a possible date change).

Shawn Hughes will hold a bike skills and maintenance clinic on June 6, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 1267 Orchard Way, Chico.

CTC will host a summer party on June 6^th at the Molina’s. The party will start at 3:00 PM, save the date this is always a great time. Look for more details to follow.

CTC, will be holding a monthly CTC group ride. (More info and details to follow)

Training: 

The River Road TTs have begun and will continue on the first Thursday of the month until October 1, 2015. CTC will be hosting these TTs for those that have not done one of these yet. It is a great time to test your-self against the clock. Sign up will begin at 5:30 PM.  Riders will start at 6:00 PM. The location will be on 5^th St. just as you leave town.

The Friday Rides have begun if you are interested please send an email to Shawn Hughes at president@chicotriathlonclub.com. These rides are great for any rider looking for a mellow afternoon spin and or looking for pointers in ride technique.

Runs:

Tony English, is leading a LSD run on Sundays from the bathrooms at 5 mile at 8:00 AM. This is an easy pace 60 min. run.

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

CTC Track Workout. Warm-ups begin at 5:45 PM at the PV High School Track. We'll follow with stretching, drills, and some coached workouts for runners of all abilities.

On the Third Thursday of the month, many of us head over to El Patron after the track workout for some refreshments. Since we missed out last week, we are having the Thirsty Third Thursday post workout get together tomorrow. El Patron is a Mexican, order-at-the-counter place in the Safeway shopping center on East Ave. It's at the west end near the gas pumps. For those that just want to show up for the food, we'll probably get there between 6:45 and 7:00 PM. (Thanks Greg Watkins)

Uniforms: The uniforms should arrive around the first week of May.

Athlete of the month: Congratulations to JANELLE GARDNER for being voted the athlete of the month in April.

(We will follow up with awards soon)

Our own Joanne Gilchrist will be featured in an athlete profile in Upgraded Living.

Volunteer opportunity: Tony English has created the following list of volunteer opportunities for the Club.

Please contact Tony English @ vice_president@chicotriathlonclub.com, if you are interested in helping out at any of the events listed below.

CTC Volunteer Opportunities 2015

***Chico Wildflower April 26 Aid Station***  (LET’S MAKE THIS THE BEST REST STOP OF THE DAY!!)

Diva Dash May 2 advertise opportunities

Late May thru August – Tri season – no major

Loco 200 relay Sept 11/12 Aid Station

Love on the Rocks Sept 12 advertise opportunities (if no on Loco)

Almond Bowl Nov 1 Aid Station

2016

Frost or Fog Late Jan Booth or Aid station

TEAM PRIDE:

CTC will be sponsoring two of the Team Pride young riders in the Wildflower Century Ride.

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

Shawn Hughes

CTC President

Thursday 4/2/2015 River Road Time Trial

Hello CTC Members,

I hope you are having a great Spring.

General Membership Meeting:

On March 8, 2015 we had a really great turnout for our first general membership meeting. By my count it appeared that we had nearly 50 members in attendance.

I would like to express my gratitude to our sponsors:

Madison Bear for allowing us take over their upstairs.

Kristi Ayars, owner of Simply Results Physical Therapy, Inc. Gave an informative presentation on injury prevention and conditioning.

In addition Justin Waller discussed and met with members interested in the intermediate training program.

While Sean Molina discussed and met with those interested in the beginner training program.

Anybody interested in either of these programs please feel free to contact Sean or Justin. The workouts are also posted on the Training page of the website.

Jason Berry announced that the two Club races will be:

The TBF Tri for Fun at Rancho Seco on May 30, 2015

http://totalbodyfitness.com/site/race/the-tri-for-fun-triathlon-duathlon-wnew-super-sprint-triathlon-and-duathlon/

The TRI Club Sprint Triathlon Championship Race on August 15, 2015 at Granite Bay. This race will have a reimbursement package.

http://totalbodyfitness.com/site/race/the-granite-bay-triathlon-sprint-triathlon-team-championship-race/

Sean Molina, announced the Clubs Practice Tri will be on May 2, 2015 @ Black Butte Lake.

Shawn Hughes will hold a bike skills and maintenance clinic on June 6, 2015 @ 2:00 PM at 1267 Orchard Way, Chico.

Training: 

The River Road TTs will begin on April 2, 2015 and continue on the first Thursday of the month until October 1, 2015. CTC will be hosting these TTs for those that have not done one of these yet. It is a great time to test your-self against the clock. Sign up will begin at 5:30 PM.  Riders will start at 6:00 PM. The location will be on 5^th St. just as you leave town.

The Friday Rides have begun if you are interested please send an email to Shawn Hughes at president@chicotriathlonclub.com. These rides are great for any rider looking for a mellow afternoon spin and or looking for pointers in ride technique.

CTC Track Workout. Warm-ups begin at 5:45 PM at the PV High School Track. We'll follow with stretching, drills, and some coached workouts for runners of all abilities.

On the Third Thursday of the month, many of us head over to El Patron after the track workout for some refreshments. Since we missed out last week, we are having the Thirsty Third Thursday post workout get together tomorrow. El Patron is a Mexican, order-at-the-counter place in the Safeway shopping center on East Ave. It's at the west end near the gas pumps. For those that just want to show up for the food, we'll probably get there between 6:45 and 7:00 PM. (Thanks Greg Watkins)

Uniforms: The uniforms should arrive around the first week of May.

Athlete of the month: Congratulations to SAMANTHA JENKINS for being voted the athlete of the month in February.

Congratulations to WAYNE PARSONS for being voted the athlete of the month in January.

(We will follow up with awards soon)

Volunteer opportunity: Tony English has created the following list of volunteer opportunities for the Club.

Please contact Tony English @ vice_president@chicotriathlonclub.com, if you are interested in helping out at any of the events listed below.

CTC Volunteer Opportunities 2015

***Chico Wildflower April 26 Aid Station***

Diva Dash May 2 advertise opportunities

Late May thru August – Tri season – no major effort

Loco 200 relay Sept 11/12 Aid Station

Love on the Rocks Sept 12 advertise opportunities (if no on Loco)

Almond Bowl Nov 1 Aid Station

2016

Frost or Fog Late Jan Booth or Aid station

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

Shawn Hughes