2012 FEB JA - Nantucket Triathlon Club

NEWSLETTER
www.nantuckettriathlonclub.org
February 2012
ATHLETE OF THE MONTH:
JAKE ALLEGRINI
NTC VICE PRESIDENT
Lets start at the beginning- how did the NTC come to be?
I think the four of us all had a common goal of formalizing the group that had already begun to train together. Having
Danielle around, who had experience in a club previously, really gave us the confidence to give it a go. I would say the
club was officially formed over breakfast one morning at the Fog Island Cafe. Since then it's been a humbling
experience seeing all the excitement and happiness we have created.
You are the VP of the club; where do you see the Club headed this year?
I think the club will certainly continue to grow in membership as well as sponsorship. I envision the club using the
valuable experience gained from our first year to hone our offerings to the members and the community. My
philosophy is to try not to overextend ourselves or grow too fast, too soon. This way we can really dedicate the proper
attention required to make the events we put on a quality experience for the athletes and their supporters.
How has the club helped you in your training? I think it's important to remember why we really are into this sport.
I think for most of us, it's because it's fun. The club makes it fun. We ride together, we run together, and we meet at the
brewery together. I talk to the "old timers" (Jim and Ed :-) ) and they tell of the days of solo long days. No thanks.
You are an Ironman! What has that meant to you? Until Ben was born, finishing Ironman Lake Placid was right up
there with one of the most amazing days of my life. I still think some days,"did I really do that?". It also proved to me
that if you put your mind to it, you really can do anything. It also reinforced to me what
a great group of athletes and supporters we have on Nantucket
Congratulations on the birth of your son Ben!! How are you doing balancing everything?
It's been different from last year. Because my time is somewhat limited, I find that while the quantity of training may
have decreased, my quality of training has improved tremendously. I have a new-found love for my bike trainer. Alisa
and I try our best to avoid the "tag, your-it" trap. Unfortunately, Ben will not be a triathlete.
The swimming and cycling would simply get in the way of his true ambition as an NFL placekicker.
What advice can you give to someone who has signed up for the Nantucket Triathlon as their first race?
Don't cross the yellow line
What races do you have lined up for 2012?
Tour of the Battenkill
Mooseman 70.3
Nantucket Half Marathon
Gloucester Cyclocross weekend
Cohasset Triathlon
Ironman Mt. Tremblant
Nantucket Triathlon
Rachel
Dixon, LMT
NTC members competed in
Miami, January 29th in the ING
Miami Marathon and Half
Marathon.
Jim Congdon
3:24:50
Gretchen Cooney (Half) 1:56:40
Please check out the training forum
on our website!! Join the discussionoffer up training tips, look for a training
buddy, share your experiences! Lets
make 2012 a great season for the NTC
members!
www.nantukcetriathlonclub.org
Angus Mac Vicar
4:28:16
Robin Manning
4:05:52
Danielle O’Dell
3:38:16
From my cheering point at
around 25.5 miles into the
marathon, some awards:
Raymond Pohl
4:28:13
Wendy Rouillard (Half)
1:42:14
Best game face (tie): Jim
Congdon, Danielle O’Dell
Simon Shurrey
3:55:00
Best dressed: Robin Manning
Mike Toole
4:23:18
Most animated game face: Simon Shurey
Congratulations to all!!!
MARCH 17th St Patty’s Day 4 Miler!
Walkers start 10:30/Kids Fun Run 10:35.
Race starts at 11 a.m. $25 entry fee
includes a t-shirt. Starts and finishes at
Cisco Brewery. Sign up on www.active.com
THIS EVENT IS BEING PUT ON BY CHRISTY
BASSETT BAKER
Sweatiest high five: Mike Toole
Missed Ray & Angus; Wendy was
kicking butt way ahead of me in
the half.
---Gretchen Cooney
Don’t forget to register for
the Daffy 5K on www.active.com
READY,SET,
REGISTER!!
NTC Daffy 5k Sunday
April 29th
www.active.com
Rev3 Quassy Olympic
and Half Triathlon
www.REV3tri.com
Mooseman Triathlon
Sprint and Half
www.ironmanmoosema
n.com
Brant Point Runners will be starting
Tuesday, March 13 at 5:30 PM.
Timberman Triathlon
Sprint and Half
www.ironman
timberman.com
Patriot Half
www.sunmultisporteven
ts.com
David Glidden took part in the Boston
Prep Run on January 22;16 miles of
grueling hills at 2:38:37.
Hyannis Sprint
www.newenglandtritour
.com
Nantasket Fantastic
www.fastforwardrace
.com Sprint series
Nantucket Island Resorts
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