Kona Report:by Jackie Arcana
Thisrnyear I had the pleasure of accompanying two athletes I coach to thernWorld Championships in Kona. One, athlete, Melodie Cronenberg,rnqualified in her age group and the other, Sara Levin, won a lotteryrnspot. rn
Looking Foward to 2009: Dave Carlson President
Hey Everyone it is your boy Dave over here, Itrnhas been quite a year, the club adopted a new name, created a newrnmission statement (it is on the blog page), we redesigned our logo andrnclub gear, we put on a series of new events, we redesigned our websiternfor improved communication, we were at many events [...]
Sonya is up against it: by Asia
I recieved this invitation this morning, one of our local youngrnathletes has been diagnosed with cancer. I am not sure how Sonya isrngoing to deal with this but I personally believe that with her athleticrnbackgound and the support of the community that she is in the bestrnpossible place to get on with her treatment. Good [...]
Spin with Victor one of our top Cyclists!!!
I just found out after the RTC Century ride that Victor instructs spinrnclasses. Victor is one of our top cyclists and an amazing triathlete.rnWhile he routinely takes 1st place in his age group his strongestrndisapline is the bike. Wernare always looking for opportunities to get together and train – herernis a great one that will [...]
Become a USA Triathlon Official!
Nick Gallagher our social director is the only USAT offical in ourrncommunity. I am going to join in and get trained this time around. Comernwith me to the training and I will buy you a couple of beers after.rnDave Carlson President LV Tri Club… I am going to check with Shellyrnand see if it is [...]
I led a pretty normal life until three weeks ago: by Shawna Glasser
Irnled a pretty normal life until three weeks ago. When I wasrnpreliminarily diagnosed with MS I had the decision to sit around andrnfeel sorry for myself and all the limitations I might have or to keeprnon living. I decided to keep on living. No time was like the present torncheck my goals off my life [...]
Longhorn 70.3: by Jayne Furman
KimrnWatson, Julie Cutts, Lisa Locati and I met up with Shannon Cutting forrnLonghorn 70.3 in Austin TX. This trip was planned a few months ago whenrnLocati, on a Tuesday McGhies bike ride, quietly worked her persuasivernpowers. "I’m going to Texas for a half ironman, so let me know whenrnyou’ve signed up". I answered the only [...]
Kona Participants Review Journal Article
Seven local triathletes are scheduled to compete Saturday in Kona:rnlottery winners Michael Sullivan, Julie Marschner and Bruce Beckett ofrnLas Vegas; age-slot winner Melodie Cronenberg age-slot winner JamesrnHarrington of Las Vegas; and lottery winners Sara Levin and Derek Rudernof Henderson.rn Here is a story from the Review Journal written by Todd DeweyMelodie’s coach is our own [...]
Las Vegas Triathlon – a first: Jade Bailey
rn Itrnall started when I was having problems motivating myself to work outrnand had gained a few unwelcome pounds. One of my good girlfriends,rnMelissa Page, had done one sprint distance triathlon and raved aboutrnit. I clearly remember hanging out with her the day she finished andrnbeing inspired to hear her talk about it and seem [...]
