Ann Arbor Triathlon Club

Konnichiha,
I have no idea how to say "members" in Japanese, and it's not a very
popular question on the googles. However, I feel Japanese is
appropriate, as I am trapped in southwestern Indiana for work (Toyota.)
The good news is that I'm working night shift, so I have a good chance
to work out in the middle of the day in the heat.The bad news is I
don't have a bike, and thus can only run outside, leaving me prey to
the local fitness establishments. I may have completely overwhelmed the
receptionist at my chosen facility (called "Bob's") with my questions:

Здравствуйте участники,

I'm sending the e-mail out a bit early this week because I want to make
sure you have a chance to actually read it before the brick (I know, I
know, not all of you are glued to your i-phone/crackberry like I am.)
So here's the good word for this week.

Ann Arbor Tri: The Ann Arbor Triathlon is this Sunday at Half
Moon Lake. I am sure many of you are racing, so I just want you to know
that the Tri Club has your back. We will again be setting up our tent

Здравствуйте!
Just a few
painfully long weeks ago, the idea of a day in the 80's was nothing
more than an image burned into my mind...wait, make that leg, as the
number "25" is still burned into the back of my calf from the hottest
race ever in New Orleans. Now that the day has come, here in our fair
Michigan, I am thrilled. I'm ready to sweat; I'm ready to ditch the
sleeves; I'm ready to get my farmer's tan going; I'm ready for salt
tablets; most importantly, I'm ready to race.
Fortunately, that

Ni hao! Xia Tian Quai Le (almost.)
Alright, so it's not actually xia tian (summer) yet, but we're getting
there. I know it's 45 and wet outside, but the trees have some leaves
and the black flies are out at the Poto. Just think, in a few weeks,
we'll be dusting off the wetsuits and hitting the lakes. Summer is only
a few fortnights away...(to be read in a dreamy, contended voice, while
smiling and thinking longingly of floundering about in Silver lake
while crazy rednecks throw sopping wet nerf footballs at your head and
submerge the buoys so you have nothing to sight.)

1. Don’t change clothes
2. Once you have your system, do it the same way every time – including your transition towel layout
3. If you can leave your bike shoes attached to the bike, it really saves time
4. Look up some cyclocross videos for how to mount and dismount your bike while moving – start practicing at a walking pace and then gradually work to increase your speed.  Practice on soft grass in case you have a mishap!
5. In T2, put on your running shoes first, then grab your race number belt and hat/visor.  Put that stuff on while you are moving.
6. Focus!  D
   

These are transition tips graciously shared with us by Phil MacBride, the winner of the Great Transition Challenge.  He won with a total T1 & T2 time of 1:06 (wow!):

Hello Members!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, June 13
Ann Arbor Triathlon at the Pinkney Recreation Area, hosted by Elite Endeavors.
http://www.eliteendeavors.com/race_aatri.htm

Motor City Triathlon at Belle Isle in Detroit, hosted by 3 Disciplines
http://www.3disciplines.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id...

Saturday, June 19
MERCRS Race - Johan's Trifest at the Sandy Pines Resort, Hopkins, MI
http://www.johanstrifest.com/.
 

CLUB WORKOUTS

Bula uro,
The weather is great, there are races on the calendar, and
school is over. Finally, in concurrence with those t-shirts/tire
covers/hats, life is good, and it's time to really start
training.

Two Wheel Tango Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Many moons ago, the
citizens of the Mexican state of Puebla defeated the French. Now, we
celebrate this feat with margaritas, cheese dip, and discounts at our favorite bike store. Both the Jackson and Packard