swim, bike, run
Saturday, July 4th
NW Valley Road Ride
Jenifer Garner and John Lierle will lead this ride which will start at Paradise Bakery at Happy Valley Rd and I-17. We will head north to Carefree Hwy, East to Cave Creek and come back to our starting position via Deer Valley & 19th Ave. The loop is approx 33 miles long and can be repeated for 60/90 as needed. We can gather for breakfast following the ride at Paradise Bakery.
Ahwatukee Loops Ride
Sue Shafer and Henry Sargent will lead you on a ride through the Ahwatukee Foothills. Ride will be 20ish mile loops in the foothills. Options to join for 1, 2 or 3 loops. Map: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/az/phoenix/237907620741. Meet in the RunAZ parking lot at the corner of 48th and Warner. Meet for breakfast at Bagelnosh (48th and Warner) after the ride.
Sunday, July 5th
All PTC leads will be recovering from a festive celebration of their Independence!
Monday, July 6th
Open Water Swim - Monday:
Saguaro Lake - Leave from Las Sendas Trailhead Club - 7900 E. Eagle Crest Dr - (Power and Thomas - East on Thomas (Thomas turns into E. Eagle Crest) at 10:00am sharp or meet at Marina 2nd dock from Keyhole at 10:20. Contact Tara for more details at 602-909-0783.
Wednesday, July 8th
Central Phoenix Run @ 5:30am
Meet Henry Sargent at the corner of Central Ave and Bethany Home Rd for a 1:00run. The run will be along Central Ave which is ideal for runners because it is mostly a dirt path and is especially nice in the summer months as it is shaded. It can be varied with a loop along the canal for extra miles if needed. Park at the large church at the corner of Central and Bethany Home Rd.
VIEW EVENT DETAILS AND THE COMPLETE CLUB CALENDAR
CLUB MEETINGS
The PTC hosts monthly general membership meetings which are open to all members and their guests. The meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month with a “meet and greet” from 6:30 to 7:00PM and the general meeting at 7:00 PM.
The meetings always have a guest speaker who is a professional from the triathlon community such as pro triathletes, physical therapists, coaches, nutritionists, etc.). Past speakers have included: Paula Newby Frasier, Joel Friel and Melanie McQuaid.
In addition, during each meeting we offer a raffle of products from our sponsors to any member attending.
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NEXT CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, August 4, 200
There will not be a July club meeting. Stay tuned for details regarding a social event, bike swap or similar event to be held during the month of July.
6:30 om Meet & Greet
7:00 pm General Club Meeting
Meeting Location for 2009
Monti's La Casa Vieja
100 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281
Map
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NEXT CLUB RACE
Nathan Triathlon
September 27, 2009 - Tempe Town Lake
Sprint & Olympic
The title sponsor for this race is one of our club’s main sponsors and will also serve as a target race for the club’s New2Tri program where new club members will compete in their very first sprint triathlon. There is an Olympic distance race.
http://www.redrockco.com/nathan-triathlon
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2009 CLUB RACE SCHEDULE
It's official. The 2009 club races are a mix of
local races in the spring and fall and a
couple "Let's get the heck out of the heat"
races in the summer.
2009 PTC Club Races
SECRETARY'S CORNER
You can now renew your membership, or join the club online. The new system will allow you to pay your PTC membership dues with a credit card or check.
Go to OnLine Membership to renew your club membership now.
Are you getting our Weekly Emails?
If you are not receiving PTC Weekly Updates via email, it is likely that we do not have a current email address for you or your membership is expired! If you need to update your email address or have questions regarding the status of your membership, please email:
Secretary@P
Welcome New Members!
Keith Vanderhunt
Jeff Hamilton
Ann Lovick
Jeremy Laipple
Kevin Kon
WHO'S GOING TO MOUNTAIN MAN?
Camp Sight and Pre-Race Dinner
Spread the word. The Phoenix Triathlon Club has a group camp sight reserved for Saturday July 18th at Fort Tuthill County Park Campground. There are enough spots for 10 tents/RVs/etc. ($6 per tent VS $12 if you camp individually). John Lierle will host a pre-race dinner at that campsight on Saturday night before the race. PTC will provide chicken, pasta, veggies, water and lemonade. You bring a salad or desert. BYOB. Bring your family. Invite a friend. Tuthill County Park is just a couple miles south of Flagstaff in the Coconino County Fairgrounds area and convienently located to the race site.
RSVP to VicePresident@PhoenixTriathlonClub.org
If your not racing Mountain Man, come on up anyway and do your weekend training in the cool pines of Flagstaff and join us for dinner and camping.
Directions to Fort Tuthill County Park Campground:
-From I-17, take exit 337 (Airport/County Fairgrounds)
-Enter the Coconino County Fairgrounds and follow the signs to the campground.
-The PTC campground is immediatly on the left as you enter the campground. PTC sign will be visible.
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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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PTC Remembers Michael Jackson
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Ironman Brazil 2009
by Scott Perrine
I awoke at 3 am for the traditional race day preparation (early breakfast). I immediately checked outside and saw stars in the sky (cool, no rain), but than I looked down at the beach and the ocean and noticed something much worst than rain... whitecaps on the water and the trees blowing like crazy.
Complete Story
Deuces Wild 2009
Our very own "Erica" Glass...Grrrrrrr
Rebecca Tschider at Xterra Alabama
Rebecca on the Bike Rebecca at the Finish Rebecca in the med tent
South Mountain Trail Run in May
Mark Mattern & Alan Abeyta Jim Hoppes
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Do your first Triathlon with the PTC
Join the New-To-Tri Program and prepare for the Tempe International Triathlon on May 17, 2009. A 16 week training program for the Olympic distance triathlon will begin on January 25th and a 12 week program for the Sprint distance triathlon will begin February 22nd.
Each program will have you complete 6 workouts per week (2 swim/ 2 bike/ 2 run). You will be introduced to different types of workouts (open water swimming, track workouts, bike/run brick workouts, etc) to maximize your fitness and enjoyment as you prepare for the triathlon.
Watch for updated information on the New2Tri Section of the Membership Page
Questions about the New2Tri Program: NewMembers@PhoenixTriathlonClub.org
Questions about PTC club membership: Secretary@
Enter "PTC" in the subject line.
Swim Clinic: May 2: Details
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XTERRA NEWS
Photos ©2007 Rich Cruse/XTERRA
8/4/08 - Tom O'Brien qualifies for XTerra Worlds. PTC supported team member, Tom O'Brien, recently placed 3rd at XTerra Temecula (5th overall amateur) and 5th and XTerra Richmond. In the process Tom qualified for the 2008 Xterra National and World Championships. Contratulations Tom!
Get High In Show Low 6/3/08
Marceau, Matter Win in Europe / Southeast Championship Preview 6/3/08
More 2007 Xterra Worlds Photos
2008 Xterra Temecula Race Story by Tom O'Brien
XTERRA Race Schedule
CLUB NEWS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
PTC Donates Spotting Scopes to McDowell Regional Park (5/28/09)
Triathlete takes his body to next level by Richard Obert, AZ Republic (10/4/08)
PTC hosts 2008 Nathan Triathlon Course Preview (9/21/08)
PTC Members are in the Guiness Bood of World Records (8/10/08)
Rebecca Tschider & Scott Perrine qualify for 70.3 World Championships (8/4/08)
2008 Tucson Triathlon & Lake Havasu Triathlon Results (3/30/08)
2008 Winter Heat Series / Tempe Town Lake 10k Results (1/22/08)
2008 Club Race Schedule Announced (1/15/08)
Member Spotlight - Heather Freeman (1/4/08)
IronMan Training Plan - Weeks 7-11 are up on the Training Page (1/3/08)
New Bike and Run map links on the Training Page (1/3/08)
2008 Junior Elite Team Bios updated (1/2/08)
Featured Videos - On the Races/Photos/Results page (12/30/07)
Winter Heat Series - 5 inter-club races to heat up your winter training (12/10/07)
TriFest Coming to Tucson (12/17/07)
Members Only Forum Is Up and Running (12/14/07)
We could not ask for a better group of individuals that we call our training buds. The PTC helped shorten the learning curve and inspired us to move our training to the next level. We look forward to many years of training and racing with the PTC! After completing several triathlons, I entered and finished Ironman
Married for 17 years (and still get along) Tiffany & Andy met at the UofA. Both endorphin seekers, we could not imagine not having training or racing in the daily vocabulary. Thanks to the encouragement of good friend, Judy Kamela, we came to the club for a meeting, were given a commemorative Judy Kamela water bottle, joined a group ride and never looked back.
Tiffany
A knee injury led me to add swimming and cycling to my weight training for the “leaning out phase.” The Nova Fitness event was a great experience but one can only pound down so much tuna and protein shakes. Then I witnessed my husband, Andy, race in a sprint relay event that his team won. This was much more than packing on muscle and standing on the podium. Triathlon was a true test of endurance and individual accomplishment. I was ready to trade in the barbells for a “Road Bike.”
Andy
Over the years, I had packed on the weight and found triathlons to be the new balance. I had been a strong swimmer throughout college so starting off with a tri relay was a natural progression. With several Olympic races and the recent Wildflower 70.3 (hills, hills and oh yeah….more hills), I am now training for the November 2009 Ironman
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