Hi All,

I'm sending round a message from my coach Cami Stock, a former Air Force officer
and Air Force athlete of the year (at the time, I believe it was 2003 or 2004,
when she was training for an Olympic triathlon spot).  She's an unbelievable
coach, and has the ego of a monk (not much of one, that is); after knee injuries
sidelined me for a few years, I hit the pool, and Cami turned me into a
competent swimmer within just a few months.  I trust her more than anyone with
understanding the fragile post-injury mindset that can drive one mad when you
can no longer do what you want, at the intensity you want to do it.  She's also
a lot of fun and incredibly inspiring.

See below for more info about her half marathon training program.

Anu


_____________________
Athletes,

As I've mentioned to some of you, I'm REALLY excited about this.  I'm putting an
online training team program together for the Las Vegas Half Marathon, 7
December.  Notes and details are below.  Please pass the letter below on to
anyone who may be interested (here or anywhere in the country/world!)...this
project is dependent almost entirely on word of mouth.  Thanks much!  Cami
Happy Training,
Cami

Message Below:

Las Vegas Half Marathon Virtual Training Team Program

Hello All,
I hope this finds you doing well.  As you may know, I’ve moved from the
capacity of professional athlete to coach, and I’m very much loving my job. 
To that end, I wanted to find a fun and rewarding goal for my athletes—some of
them want a party with a race, while others want a race with a party.  I settled
on the Las Vegas Half Marathon as a site for both!  I also wanted to create
something affordable while still being personal.  To that end, I’m creating a
training program specific to this race, catered to the needs of the athletes who
elect to join this group.  The details for this Virtual Training Group are
below.
This is entirely a grassroots effort, and I’m only sending this to athletes,
friends, and family.  It is my hope that groups of friends will see this as a
great opportunity to meet up in a warmer place while having a goal to keep them
honest before the holidays kick into full gear.
Please pass this on to as many people as you think would be interested and gain
from the experience.  This is time-sensitive, as the race will fill up very
quickly.  So tell your girlfriends, guy friends, make some friendly wagers…and
I hope to see some of you in Vegas!

Training Plan Information:
Duration:  13 weeks; begin training 01 Sept
Goal:  Las Vegas Half Marathon , 7 December 2008

Includes:
Specific run workouts (3-4/week) based on beginner and intermediate abilities
Workouts will be focused and based on the group and individual questionnaire
Program created based on group’s input and ability level
           Supplemental workout recommendations for non-running days
Access to online blog, where I will make posts and you can provide
comments/questions
Monthly Newsletter from your coach—questions, race topics—everything you
need to know to help you prepare for race day.
A great winter goal before the holidays!  Grab your friends for a fun and
challenging experience!
Can’t do the race but still want to train?
Join the training program anyway, and follow along.  There are a lot of races
around that timeframe and may be one in your local area—or run w/friends!
Cost:  $75 for entire program, less than $25/month
NYC Athletes who want to train w/a group:
             Contact me directly—additional fee applies
If interested, do the following:
Register for the race—do this SOON.  I don’t know when the race will reach
max capacity, so take care of this as soon as you can.  If you have trouble
registering, contact me.
Reply directly to me at camicoach@... with your intent to join—more
information will follow, including liability waiver and questionnaire.
Check out my blog for recent updates, and feel free to post questions:
http://teamwildblue.blogspot.com/

Event Details:  Las Vegas Half Marathon
Date:  Sunday, 7 December 2008
Location:  Las Vegas strip, Las Vegas , NV
Host Hotel:  Mandalay Bay
Race Cap:  10,000 racers for half-marathon—the race grew over 50% last year,
and it WILL fill up!!!
Entry Fee:  $85 (fee increases as date gets closer)
Additional Features:  Running Elvises—LOTS of them!!!
Registration Link:  http://www.lvmarathon.com/Registration.212.0.html
Race Website:  www.lvmarathon.com

Hi,

I mistakely ordered the wrong size one-piece tri suit.  Its a Mens Large. 
Anyone interested?

thanks,

jeremy

FYI -
Don't think of this as a training opportunity, rather an opportunity to reclaim
the streets for a few hours.

On August 9th, 16th and 23rd from 7am – 1pm the NYCDOT will host Summer
Streets.  For the first time in history, Summer Streets will provide New Yorkers
with 90 blocks of contiguous car-free streets between the Brooklyn Bridge and
Central Park, including Park Avenue up to 72nd Street.   You will be able to
run, walk, bike, skate, jump, play, sit, dance and relax; the streets will be
yours.

Transportation Alternatives is leading a fun, leisurely-paced, 5-mile ride from
Bed-Stuy to Summer Streets.

Date: August 9th
Start location: Tompkins Park, located at 254 Tompkins Avenue (between Greene
Avenue and Lafayette Avenue)
Start time: Ride begins at 9AM
RSVP at summerstreets@... or at 212.629.8080, mention the Bed-Stuy ride
in your e-mail.

The rides will be great for cyclists of all ages and riding ability.  Riders
will receive a special gift when they stop by the T.A. tables at 54th Street and
Spring Street along the route.

If you need a helmet for the ride, call 311 and make an appointment to pick up a
free helmet at Woodhull Hospital.

For more information about Summer Streets visit: www.summerstreets.org.


If you are interested in being a bike marshall for the ride leaving Bed-Stuy
tell me and I will try to hook you up.   There is a ride leaving from Park Slope
as well.

-phil

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Does anyone need a roommate for the Tri camp this weekend?
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

This is a nice local 5mi race along the Shore Parkway Greenway and
through Bay Ridge.

http://www.hobanrun.com/

Aimee

I honestly thought you got a tattoo!

2008/7/30 Emily <emilynyc@...>
>
> I still have the dingo that Amy R. drew on my leg.
>
> No one has asked me about it. I suppose they think it's normal for me.
>
> On 7/30/08, miriam <weenieart@...> wrote:
>>
>> and... also special thanks to the others kids who helped w/ the field
>> events :)
>>
>> I had a blast last night too and who would have thought free
>> entertainment would be so satisfying!
>>
>> highlight of the night? seeing Amy Lombardo show everybody who was da
>> master in the backwards 100-meter dash.
>>
>> and I am still wearing my Dingo-bling as well!
>>
>> --- In Brooklyn_Triathlon_Club@yahoogroups.com, "alexvillari"
>>
>> <alexvillari@...> wrote:
>> >
>> > I just wanted to thank all the people that came out to make the 1st
>> > Annual BTC Track Meet a huge success. My hats off to The Dingos who
>> > showed grit and cunning to take the team trophy. And kudos to The
>> > Moles who for rodents showed uncanny courage in the heat of the
>> > ravenous Dingo onslaught.
>> >
>> > We had 40 competitors and could have had about 40 more judging by the
>> > responses I got. It was a good first run and we hope to do it
>> > again. And no one got hurt (I think).
>> >
>> > Without furhter ado thanks to...
>> >
>> > John Ficarra, who masterfully MC'ed the event, kept things running
>> > smoothly and just plain kicked ass - as usual. Thanks John.
>> >
>> > The judges - Rich, Nicky, Anne, Matt (please get better!), Jaime,
>> > Joanie, and Mo - were just extraordinary. On little time, they
>> > organized the events, got people to the starts, flawlessly scored the
>> > meet, and didn't take my bribes.
>> >
>> > Tony, went beyond expectations per usual, copiusly filming the entire
>> > event getting interviews, commentaries, and endless highlights. I
>> > even caught some commentary in Spanish courtesy of Jose! Can't wait
>> > to see the tape! I'll return the favor in Hawaii.
>> >
>> > Thanks to Emily, Conrad, Amy, Rob, and Bjorn for event organizing,
>> > advice, awards, THE ROPE, and the after event bar. My only question
>> > on the tug of war - did I see Team Dingo chugging red bull before
>> > that event? Is that legal?
>> >
>> > Event of the Night: lets take a poll but from my perspective it was
>> > the 8x400. I mean how can you ask for anything more than 3 HUGE lead
>> > changes in one event? The pushups were pretty serious too. Who won
>> > between Jonah and Dingo?
>> >
>> > Athlete of the Night: Votes?
>> >
>> > Head to Head Duel of the Night: 1/2 mile and mile. Mike & Phil. Phil
>> > & Mike. Um, can I borrow a sliver or your engine for my next race?
>> >
>> > Revelation of the Night: Josh. What the f????? Where have you
>> > been? It was serendipity that I put him in the mile and the 8x400.
>> > I had no freaking idea that the boy is so fast.
>> >
>> > And thank you to our sponsors Haig and Kirsten of Slope Sports and to
>> > George and Alejandra of CityTri. We could not have pulled the event
>> > off without your support.
>> >
>> > Til next year!
>> >
>>
>
>


--
Go Team! You donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team iN Training at
http://www.active.com/donate/tntnyc/gothamology07 . We'll take care of
the racing.

http://gothamology.blogspot.com/

"Here on earth God's work must truly be our own." J.F.K.

and that is why some of us wore jeans today...

p.s. you missed the donuts!




--- In Brooklyn_Triathlon_Club@yahoogroups.com, Emily <emilynyc@...>
wrote:
>
> I still have the dingo that Amy R. drew on my leg.
>
> No one has asked me about it. I suppose they think it's normal for me.
>
> On 7/30/08, miriam <weenieart@...> wrote:
> >
> >   and... also special thanks to the others kids who helped w/ the
field
> > events :)
> >
> > I had a blast last night too and who would have thought free
> > entertainment would be so satisfying!
> >
> > highlight of the night? seeing Amy Lombardo show everybody who was da
> > master in the backwards 100-meter dash.
> >
> > and I am still wearing my Dingo-bling as well!
> >
> > --- In
Brooklyn_Triathlon_Club@yahoogroups.com<Brooklyn_Triathlon_Club%40yahoogroups.co\
m>,
> > "alexvillari"
> > <alexvillari@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I just wanted to thank all the people that came out to make the 1st
> > > Annual BTC Track Meet a huge success. My hats off to The Dingos who
> > > showed grit and cunning to take the team trophy. And kudos to The
> > > Moles who for rodents showed uncanny courage in the heat of the
> > > ravenous Dingo onslaught.
> > >
> > > We had 40 competitors and could have had about 40 more judging
by the
> > > responses I got. It was a good first run and we hope to do it
> > > again. And no one got hurt (I think).
> > >
> > > Without furhter ado thanks to...
> > >
> > > John Ficarra, who masterfully MC'ed the event, kept things running
> > > smoothly and just plain kicked ass - as usual. Thanks John.
> > >
> > > The judges - Rich, Nicky, Anne, Matt (please get better!), Jaime,
> > > Joanie, and Mo - were just extraordinary. On little time, they
> > > organized the events, got people to the starts, flawlessly
scored the
> > > meet, and didn't take my bribes.
> > >
> > > Tony, went beyond expectations per usual, copiusly filming the
entire
> > > event getting interviews, commentaries, and endless highlights. I
> > > even caught some commentary in Spanish courtesy of Jose! Can't wait
> > > to see the tape! I'll return the favor in Hawaii.
> > >
> > > Thanks to Emily, Conrad, Amy, Rob, and Bjorn for event organizing,
> > > advice, awards, THE ROPE, and the after event bar. My only question
> > > on the tug of war - did I see Team Dingo chugging red bull before
> > > that event? Is that legal?
> > >
> > > Event of the Night: lets take a poll but from my perspective it was
> > > the 8x400. I mean how can you ask for anything more than 3 HUGE lead
> > > changes in one event? The pushups were pretty serious too. Who won
> > > between Jonah and Dingo?
> > >
> > > Athlete of the Night: Votes?
> > >
> > > Head to Head Duel of the Night: 1/2 mile and mile. Mike & Phil. Phil
> > > & Mike. Um, can I borrow a sliver or your engine for my next race?
> > >
> > > Revelation of the Night: Josh. What the f????? Where have you
> > > been? It was serendipity that I put him in the mile and the 8x400.
> > > I had no freaking idea that the boy is so fast.
> > >
> > > And thank you to our sponsors Haig and Kirsten of Slope Sports
and to
> > > George and Alejandra of CityTri. We could not have pulled the event
> > > off without your support.
> > >
> > > Til next year!
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

and... also special thanks to the others kids who helped w/ the field
events :)

I had a blast last night too and who would have thought free
entertainment would be so satisfying!

highlight of the night? seeing Amy Lombardo show everybody who was da
master in the backwards 100-meter dash.

and I am still wearing my Dingo-bling as well!





--- In Brooklyn_Triathlon_Club@yahoogroups.com, "alexvillari"
<alexvillari@...> wrote:
>
> I just wanted to thank all the people that came out to make the 1st
> Annual BTC Track Meet a huge success.  My hats off to The Dingos who
> showed grit and cunning to take the team trophy.  And kudos to The
> Moles who for rodents showed uncanny courage in the heat of the
> ravenous Dingo onslaught.
>
> We had 40 competitors and could have had about 40 more judging by the
> responses I got.  It was a good first run and we hope to do it
> again.  And no one got hurt (I think).
>
> Without furhter ado thanks to...
>
> John Ficarra, who masterfully MC'ed the event, kept things running
> smoothly and just plain kicked ass - as usual.  Thanks John.
>
> The judges - Rich, Nicky, Anne, Matt (please get better!), Jaime,
> Joanie, and Mo - were just extraordinary. On little time, they
> organized the events, got people to the starts, flawlessly scored the
> meet, and didn't take my bribes.
>
> Tony, went beyond expectations per usual, copiusly filming the entire
> event getting interviews, commentaries, and endless highlights. I
> even caught some commentary in Spanish courtesy of Jose! Can't wait
> to see the tape! I'll return the favor in Hawaii.
>
> Thanks to Emily, Conrad, Amy, Rob, and Bjorn for event organizing,
> advice, awards, THE ROPE, and the after event bar.  My only question
> on the tug of war - did I see Team Dingo chugging red bull before
> that event? Is that legal?
>
> Event of the Night:  lets take a poll but from my perspective it was
> the 8x400.  I mean how can you ask for anything more than 3 HUGE lead
> changes in one event?  The pushups were pretty serious too. Who won
> between Jonah and Dingo?
>
> Athlete of the Night:  Votes?
>
> Head to Head Duel of the Night: 1/2 mile and mile.  Mike & Phil. Phil
> & Mike. Um, can I borrow a sliver or your engine for my next race?
>
> Revelation of the Night:  Josh.  What the f?????  Where have you
> been?  It was serendipity that I put him in the mile and the 8x400.
> I had no freaking idea that the boy is so fast.
>
> And thank you to our sponsors Haig and Kirsten of Slope Sports and to
> George and Alejandra of CityTri. We could not have pulled the event
> off without your support.
>
> Til next year!
>

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

Thanks, Emily and Alex, and everyone else who helped put this
together, and congratulations to the Mighty Team Dingo!

Wait 'till next year!

Jonah




--- In Brooklyn_Triathlon_Club@yahoogroups.com, Joshua Hammann
<joshuahammann@...> wrote:
>
>
> tons of thanks to all the judges, organizers and team captains. so
much fun. can't wait for next year. i'm thinking about hiring a
standing broad jump coach.
>
> To: Brooklyn_Triathlon_Club@yahoogroups.com
> From: alexvillari@...
> Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:35:39 +0000
> Subject: [Brooklyn_Triathlon_Club] BTC Track Meet - The Morning
After
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>             I just wanted to thank all the people that came out to
make the 1st
>
> Annual BTC Track Meet a huge success.  My hats off to The Dingos
who
>
> showed grit and cunning to take the team trophy.  And kudos to The
>
> Moles who for rodents showed uncanny courage in the heat of the
>
> ravenous Dingo onslaught.
>
>
>
> We had 40 competitors and could have had about 40 more judging by
the
>
> responses I got.  It was a good first run and we hope to do it
>
> again.  And no one got hurt (I think).
>
>
>
> Without furhter ado thanks to...
>
>
>
> John Ficarra, who masterfully MC'ed the event, kept things running
>
> smoothly and just plain kicked ass - as usual.  Thanks John.
>
>
>
> The judges - Rich, Nicky, Anne, Matt (please get better!), Jaime,
>
> Joanie, and Mo - were just extraordinary. On little time, they
>
> organized the events, got people to the starts, flawlessly scored
the
>
> meet, and didn't take my bribes.
>
>
>
> Tony, went beyond expectations per usual, copiusly filming the
entire
>
> event getting interviews, commentaries, and endless highlights. I
>
> even caught some commentary in Spanish courtesy of Jose! Can't wait
>
> to see the tape! I'll return the favor in Hawaii.
>
>
>
> Thanks to Emily, Conrad, Amy, Rob, and Bjorn for event organizing,
>
> advice, awards, THE ROPE, and the after event bar.  My only
question
>
> on the tug of war - did I see Team Dingo chugging red bull before
>
> that event? Is that legal?
>
>
>
> Event of the Night:  lets take a poll but from my perspective it
was
>
> the 8x400.  I mean how can you ask for anything more than 3 HUGE
lead
>
> changes in one event?  The pushups were pretty serious too. Who won
>
> between Jonah and Dingo?
>
>
>
> Athlete of the Night:  Votes?
>
>
>
> Head to Head Duel of the Night: 1/2 mile and mile.  Mike & Phil.
Phil
>
> & Mike. Um, can I borrow a sliver or your engine for my next race?
>
>
>
> Revelation of the Night:  Josh.  What the f?????  Where have you
>
> been?  It was serendipity that I put him in the mile and the
8x400.
>
> I had no freaking idea that the boy is so fast.
>
>
>
> And thank you to our sponsors Haig and Kirsten of Slope Sports and
to
>
> George and Alejandra of CityTri. We could not have pulled the event
>
> off without your support.
>
>
>
> Til next year!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you.
> http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?
ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_mobile_072008
>

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

I just wanted to thank all the people that came out to make the 1st
Annual BTC Track Meet a huge success.  My hats off to The Dingos who
showed grit and cunning to take the team trophy.  And kudos to The
Moles who for rodents showed uncanny courage in the heat of the
ravenous Dingo onslaught.

We had 40 competitors and could have had about 40 more judging by the
responses I got.  It was a good first run and we hope to do it
again.  And no one got hurt (I think).

Without furhter ado thanks to...

John Ficarra, who masterfully MC'ed the event, kept things running
smoothly and just plain kicked ass - as usual.  Thanks John.

The judges - Rich, Nicky, Anne, Matt (please get better!), Jaime,
Joanie, and Mo - were just extraordinary. On little time, they
organized the events, got people to the starts, flawlessly scored the
meet, and didn't take my bribes.

Tony, went beyond expectations per usual, copiusly filming the entire
event getting interviews, commentaries, and endless highlights. I
even caught some commentary in Spanish courtesy of Jose! Can't wait
to see the tape! I'll return the favor in Hawaii.

Thanks to Emily, Conrad, Amy, Rob, and Bjorn for event organizing,
advice, awards, THE ROPE, and the after event bar.  My only question
on the tug of war - did I see Team Dingo chugging red bull before
that event? Is that legal?

Event of the Night:  lets take a poll but from my perspective it was
the 8x400.  I mean how can you ask for anything more than 3 HUGE lead
changes in one event?  The pushups were pretty serious too. Who won
between Jonah and Dingo?

Athlete of the Night:  Votes?

Head to Head Duel of the Night: 1/2 mile and mile.  Mike & Phil. Phil
& Mike. Um, can I borrow a sliver or your engine for my next race?

Revelation of the Night:  Josh.  What the f?????  Where have you
been?  It was serendipity that I put him in the mile and the 8x400.
I had no freaking idea that the boy is so fast.

And thank you to our sponsors Haig and Kirsten of Slope Sports and to
George and Alejandra of CityTri. We could not have pulled the event
off without your support.

Til next year!

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

I would be up for laps in the park at 6 as well.  I am new to the
group and unexpectedly in town for the week and would love some
company for laps.

On Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 5:11 PM, Daniel Starr <daniel@...> wrote:
> hey tony,
>
> i will not have time for a complete brick workout, but if you need a partner
> for a few loops on the bike i will be making myself dizzy.  i have to head
> off about 6:30.
> sleeping is overrated.
> -dan
>
>
> pabulum llc
> ..................................
> (347) 254.1990
> http://pabulumdesign.com
>
>
>
> On Jul 29, 2008, at 4:16 PM, Tony Claudino wrote:
>
> If you plan on showing up for the brick tomorrow morning at 6am, please let
> me know.  As always, I will be watching the bikes.
>
> If no one RSVPs, then I plan on getting a workout in. I can't decide between
> sleeping or biking yet.
>
> Thanks
>
> tony
>
>
>



--

http://www.firstgiving.com/runjcrun