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WELCOME TO THE PHOENIX TRIATHLON CLUB 
The Phoenix Triathlon Club (PTC) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting the multi-sport community. We offer educational meetings (1st Tuesday of every month), club training events, weekly email updates, along with the support of local and national sponsors.

Typical weekly training sessions include a Track workout on Tuesday evenings, Bike / Brick workouts on Saturday mornings, and Run workouts on Sunday mornings. Locations vary throughout the valley – please consult the website for further details.

All levels of ability are welcome and events will usually contain beginner, intermediate, and advanced options. So if it’s your first triathlon or you’re a seasoned Ironman athlete we hope you come out and join us!!

We also offer a USAT sanctioned Tri Kids program for children ages 6-15. The exceptional athlete/individual can apply for a spot on our PTC Adult and Junior Supported Team and function as an ambassador for the Club and its sponsors.

Joining is easy – just print the Club Membership Application, or attend the monthly meeting (details on the next meeting can be found above).

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Volunteer for the TriSports.com Desert Classic Duathlon

Yep, it’s that time of year again and the 2010 TriSports.com Desert Classic Duathlon will be upon us soon.  Race date is Sunday February 28, 2010.  This race is produced by the Phoenix Triathlon Club and it takes 70 volunteers to put on the race. We need volunteers to help set up the race venue on Saturday February 27 starting from 8am – 5pm as well as race day on Sunday February 28^th from 5am – 3pm.    

If you/family/friends want to volunteer contact co-race director, John Lierle at RaceDirector@DesertClassicDuathlon.com  Let us know the days and hours you can volunteer and John will get back to you with details.

Volunteers as of February 4 - We have 42!  Need 18 more!
John Lierle, Scott Perrine, Isabel Brady, Lori Chavez, Mike Flanigan, Greg Garner, Brian Kochert, Eric Harding, Dana Kamela, Shawn Wagner, Tiffany Wagner, Christine Hoopes, Grear Garner, Trevor Garner, Eric Glass, Pat Moty, Jane Moty, Tina Oliver, Kata Skaggs, Jeff Doub, Tony Mennuti, Alan Abeyta, Julie Peregord, Bob Martin, Judy Sheelar, Danielle Brown, Nikki Bunger, Marisa Ferri, Jenifer Garner, Bill Holden, Jim Hoppes, Chantelle Perrine, Fred Rodkey, Nathan Rodkey, Gret Yatko, Sue Yatko, Rosie Gonzo, Ron Gonzo, Joel Clapick, Mark Wilkerson, Glenn Rudolph

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Do your first Triathlon with the PTC

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Welcome to the 2010 edition of the Member’s Spotlight. We have goals of updating this portion of the site monthly so we can get to know our fellow club members better and learn a few things we normally would not ask.

Up first are Dan and Mary Beaver-Knott.
We asked them a series of questions that we were interested in knowing. Dan and Mary both won the Athlete of the Year Award for 2009 and have been PTC members since December 2005. Starting their triathlon career in October 2005, they participate in the sport for a healthy outlet. Both have extreme type-A personalities. Yet because they can’t swim with the swimmers, bike with the cyclists, and run with the runners… they can definitely be competitive in triathlon! Dan and Mary have proven their abilities in our sport of triathlon. They are inspired by passion for the sport. Mary states, “Singers are passionate about their music, chefs are passionate about food, athletes are passionate about their sport. When you love something, it shows.”

Dan Knott-Beaver is the Manager of our sponsor store Run AZ and in his spare time enjoys history. He loves tomatoes, pizza, and the occasional Purina Dog Chow. Surprisingly this wasn’t the weirdest thing he has eaten. Dan has been known to chomp down a Grasshopper in his day and claims it is the weirdest food he has eaten. His favorite drink switches between Fat Tire and tequila. Dan has done extensive traveling in his triathlon adventures, all the way to the Ironman World Championships in Kona. His favorite race is the Desert Classic Duathlon in addition to the Deuces Wild. He trains the bike the most and is strongest in the run, weakest in the swim. During training days, he and Mary both love PowerGel Espresso flavored shots. After long training days, Dan loves to recover with sex. When it comes down to race day him and Mary both wake up as late as possible to avoid the nervous energy in transition, he ritualistically eats a bowl of oatmeal and a bagel. When we asked him what animal he would be and why, he indicated he would be an American Eagle because he would then be able to travel anywhere high or low, see everything, and he would soar above the rest! In 2010, we will more than likely see Dan enjoying life a little more, trying to drink more lemonade and a little less beer. He also wants to travel to the Grand Canyon.

Mary Beaver-Knott is a Veterinarian and loves pizza and sushi. In her spare time she cooks (preferably with a good beer or wine) and is very good at exploring new flavors. You’ll also catch her reading (preferably with a cup of coffee) or painting when the mood strikes. She is addicted to Starbucks nonfat lattes and she once ate a green ant in Australia while studying abroad. “Green ants tastes like citrus”, she states. The farthest Mary has traveled for a race was the NYC Marathon from Arizona, yet she reserves her favorite race for the Chicago Marathon. Ironman Coeur d’Alene came in close to being her favorite because it was so beautiful. She is currently training her run the most because of the Boston Marathon coming up in April. She is strongest in the swim and weakest on the bike. “Too bad the swim counts the least!” she says. After long training days, you’ll catch Mary taking an ice bath or grabbing a Grilled Shrimp Burrito from Rubio’s. On race day, a couple of bottles of Ensure and some laughs with friends will get her ready in the morning and her mind off the start. While Dan is an Eagle, Mary says she would be a big cat so she could catch and eat him! “Rawr!” In 2010, Mary would like to accept her risks and conquer her fears so she can enjoy riding her bike.

Fun Q&A:

What has been your favorite vacation to date?
“That’s a tough one! We’ve been so many great places. At the top of our list is NYC, Hawaii and the time we spent Christmas in Yellowstone. They take you into the park from Jackson Hole on a big snow cat and dump you off at your cabin. The entire park is blanketed in feet of snow. We spent the whole week hiking, snow-shoeing, and sitting by the fire. It was truly magical.”

If somebody gave you a million dollars what would you do with it?
“Pay off bills, move to California, invest a little for retirement and then travel. And Dan would buy Ohio State University football season tickets.”

If you could work out with one single person, who would it be?
“Jillian Michaels. (The personal trainer from the Biggest Loser. She would kick our A%$es!! Lance Armstrong, Chrissie Wellington and Michael Phelps came in a close second.”

Do you have a good quote for us?
“You should be kissed. And Often. And by someone who knows how. (From Gone With The Wind)

Endurance Rehabilitation
Each of our therapists and athletic specialists are competitive athletes who strive to excel in sport and career. All of our therapists have been selected from the best in their field and each specialize in different sport injuries that enable them to offer treatment at a specific, intuitive level.

• Performance Testing: From biomechanics to VO2 testing, Endurance Rehab helps athletes perform better.
• Orthotics: Custom-made for you, your sport and your body. 
• Endurance Nutrition: 3-time Ironman champion and nutritionist Melissa Spooner dishes it advice.
• Core Strength:  Increase your core strength, power, endurance and flexibility.