Happy training for the week of 5/28.

Club Meeting:  Thanks once again to Forough and Sean Molina for hosting our general meeting on Saturday.  We had a great turnout and a great time.  Sean covered the details of the Black Butte Practice Tri and Miranda of Studio M Pilates and Fitness gave an informative talk.

Practice Triathlon at Black Butte Lake: The practice triathlon at Black Butte is Sunday June 3rd.  Event details have been posted to the website:  www.chicotriathlonclub.com/documents/Black_Butte_Practice_Triathlon.pdf

Friday Swim Workouts Start This Week:  Join us this Friday June 1 at 7:00 AM at One Mile for some open water swim training.  We meet on the north side of the pool and wetsuits are encouraged.  No matter your skill level, Wally will provide a workout, watch you swim, and give you some tips to help improve your stroke.

Black Butte Volunteers:  CTC is supporting the Black Butte Triathlons with racers and volunteers.  If you're racing Saturday June 9, please consider volunteering on Sunday.  Likewise, if you're racing Sunday June 10, we could use your help on Saturday.  We'll be providing direct support to the race as well as manning the CTC tent.  Laura Van Dervoort is coordinating the club's volunteers, so please contact her (bikingirl01 at yahoo dot com) with your availability and interest.

Black Butte Discount:  The price goes up June 1st, so if you're planning to race the Black Butte Triathlons, register now.  Race Director Brandon has offered a 15% discount to CTC members.  Enter the code “big15d” during online registration to receive the discount.

Club Meeting This Weekend:  Join us on Saturday May 26^th at 3:00 PM at the home of Forough and Sean Molina, 715 Parkwood Dr., for our second general meeting of the year.  Kids (and adults) are encouraged to bring their swimsuits, as the pool is ready to go and a lifeguard will be on duty.  The club is providing pizza, snacks, beer, drinks, etc.  We will cover the details of the practice triathlon at Black Butte Lake scheduled for Sunday June 3^rd.  We’ll also have a presentation from Miranda of Studio M Pilates and Fitness.  Please plan to join us for a fun and informative get together.

Races: Justin Waller took on the World’s Toughest Half in Auburn on Sunday.  Congrats to Justin on a great race.  His results and Race Report have been posted to the website.

The Track Workout has Moved:  Based on your feedback, the Thursday Night Track Workout has moved back to Pleasant Valley High School.  Hope to see you out there every Thursday at 5:45 PM (except the first Thursday of the month) for our weekly track workout.

Friday Swims Start Soon:  The city began cleaning Sycamore Pool this morning, which means that Wally’s Friday Morning Swim workouts will begin soon.  The officially start date is Friday June 1^st at 7:00 AM.  No matter your ability, come out and get some practice in open water swimming.  Wally specializes in stroke mechanics and helping novice swimmers prepare for their first race. He also helps intermediate swimmers refine their technique and get faster.