THE FINISH LINE - St Pete Mad Dogs Triathlon Club
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THE FINISH LINE - St Pete Mad Dogs Triathlon Club
VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 THE FINISH LINE Katie, we miss you! Join Us For A Swim Party every Wed Night @ Pass-a- Grill 6:00 PM all Summer! Like us on Facebook! Training Calendar - Page 3 New Mad Dogs - Page 4 Mad Dog News - Page 5 Upcoming Races - Page 6 Race Results - Pages 7 Birthdays - Page 8 Articles & Pix - Pages 9 - 15 Editorial - Pages 16-17 Ads - Pages 18 - 20 Page 1 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 Established on November 6, 1993, the St Pete Mad Dogs Triathlon Club is a not for profit organization designed to promote the sport of triathlon. The club is comprised of fun loving triathletes who train, race and howl together, with members of all levels of experience and expertise. The Finish Line is a medium for communicating the latest club news, as well as an informal source for what’s happening in the sport of triathlon as it affects us. Articles published in The Finish Line may contain opinions of the author, not necessarily the club. ST. PETE MAD DOGS BOARD OF DIRECTORS [email protected] PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT/MEMBERSHIP TREASURER SECRETARY EDITOR BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER AMBASSADOR AMBASSADOR TIM HUDSON CAROLYN KIPER DAVE PROFFITT BOB MACDONALD CHUCK LOHMAN ALLEN JERNIGAN PEPIR JERNIGAN JIM CUNNINGHAM GAIL LOHMAN RUE MORGAN KATHY MORGAN Club Contact Information: Website: www.stpetemaddogs.com E-mail: [email protected] Articles, or photos may be submitted to the Editor @ [email protected]. Items should be sent by the 15th of the month preceding the issue. Advertising requests should be submitted to Chuck Lohman @ [email protected]. For questions, please e-mail him. Advertising rates are as follows: Space 1/2 page Full Page Width x Height 7 1/2” x 5” 7 1/2” x 10” Cost per Issue $30 $50 Advertising checks should be mailed to: St Pete Mad Dog Triathlon Club, P.O. Box 635 St Petersburg, FL 33731-0635. Please make check payable to St Pete Mad Dogs. Note: Payment is due on the 15th of the month prior to publication. Payment for five consecutive issues of advertising entitles the advertiser to a FREE sixth month. FROM THE PRESIDENT It is with heavy heart that I write this month’s letter. Just as we went to press last month we lost one of our founders of the club and most beloved members – Katie Knight Perry. Many of us, and just not in the club, but in the triathlon community around the world knew Katie. Katie as one the founders of the club and a pioneer in triathlons was a well accomplished athlete during her lifetime along with her late husband Ralph. Katie did many triathlons including numerous Ironman races. Finishing the Hawaii World Championships in Kona several times. Most famously finishing alongside with her husband Ralph both with their Mad Dog shirts on which was always featured prominently on the highlight film shown in Hawaii at the Ironman race pre and post-race dinners for many years. (Please go to page 4) Page 2 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 TRAINING CALENDAR Upcoming Training Sessions (all show and go) SWIMMING Local Bike Shop Events Every Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 - 8PM Northshore Pool w/ Coach Joe Biondi $9 per session Every Wednesday 6:00 PM Open water at Pass-a-Grill Beach. Bring a snack to share! Every Friday 8AM Group Swim at Sunset Beach. Meet at Larry and JackieYost’s, 143 91st Ave S (727) 367-2504 From the Central Ave. Store (727) 345-5391 Every Saturday 8AM Women only ride. 10-30 miles Every Sunday 9AM Group Swim at Pass-a-Grill led by Jack Shuten Also: www.stpetemasters.org for Masters Swimming BIKING see www.stpetecycling.com for daily rides From the Palm Harbor Store (727) 786-6889 Every Saturday 8AM - 3 ability groups - about 40 miles Mon - Fri 8:00AM Group Ride from USFSP crosswalk 16 miles at 20-21 MPH Wed is official Mad Dog ride - wear your colors! Every Saturday 8:30AM Group Rides based on speed from Northshore Pool South Parking Lot Every Sunday 8:30AM St Pete Library Advanced Training Ride 9th Ave N and 37th From the Clearwater Store (727) 723-2453 Every Friday - 5:30 AM 17 mile Clearwater Bridge Ride. Group #1 at 20-22 MPH. Group #2 at 22-25 MPH. Lights required. RUNNING Every Monday 6PM Individual/Partnered Run (6 miles) Northshore Pool South Parking Lot 1st and 3rd Thursday 7:30 AM Running Drills at Field south of Northshore Pool (45-55 min) https://www.facebook.com/groups/254578011396466/ From the Tampa Store (813) 831-1414 Tuesday and Thursday - 5:00 AM Training Bike Ride about 90 minutes at 22-30 MPH. Lights required. Saturday - 7:30 AM 20 mile no drop bike ride at 15-20 MPH depending on abilities. Some instruction provided. Page 3 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 WELCOME NEW MAD DOGS! #3666 - Kim Teter #3673 - Monty Seidler #3667 - Jon Teter #3826 - John von Lackum #3668 - Lisa Pablos #3669 - Laura Manchester #3670 - Joshua Smith #3671 - Dennis Dansby #3672 - Laura Engleby FROM THE PRESIDENT (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2) Katie also finished numerous running races and marathons and was a well accomplished Masters swimmer winning numerous races and holding records. It was really great and heart warming to see the turnout for the Memorial to Katie at the Weds Night Swim that the Mad Dogs hosted several weeks ago. A tribute to Katie. We were able to view many photos of Katie along with videos and some of her awards. Thanks for providing these items go out to Kathy Morgan, Susan Daniels and Roger Burke. Many of us had great memories of Katie. We also had many people to tell stories and what they remembered about Katie that night. Katie was always mostly positive and encouraging always to others with her smiling face. We all that knew Katie will miss her and of course that infamous Katie kiss on the cheek that Katie always greeted us with and the red lipstick marks on our cheek! Katie left a legacy and many great memories for us all that won’t be forgotten! See pages 9 - 13. Until Next Month!! Tim Page 4 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 MAD DOG NEWS - Congratulations to Mad Dogs Don Ardell and Celia Dubey for winning National Championships in Sprint Duathlon. Celia was also Masters Champion. - Sadly, we said “goodbye” to Rene Vallant, his wife, Ella, and his son, Noah this month as they headed back to Austria after a year’s stay in St. Petersburg. Rumors are, however, that we have not seen the last of the Vallants, as Rene may be offered a job as Director in the Physical Testing Division of USF. Maybe we can stage a big welcome back party in the early fall. - We all wish the best to Dave Frazer as he heads to Europe to compete in Ironman Austria at the end of the month. Ditto to Laura Segrera and Jonathon Dunford at Ironman Coeur d’ Alene. - If anyone needs a new wetsuit, XTERRA is having a great sale. - A reminder — the Mad Dogs are run by volunteers! This is your chance to help out. We’re looking for Mad Dogs interested on serving on the Holiday Party Committee. Just e-mail [email protected] Page 5 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 UPCOMING RACES 11 Jul - FD3 #1 Olympic/Sprint/Du Ft. DeSoto www.multirace.com 12 July - American Sprint Tri Sprint/Du Naples, FL www.eliteevents.com 25 July - Top Gun Triathlon Sprint Ft. DeSoto www.topguntriathlon.com 8-9 August - USAT Nationals Olympic/Sprint Milwaukee, WI www.usatriathlon.org 22 August - FD3 #2 Ft DeSoto Olympic/Sprint/Du www.multirace.com 30 August - World Half Ironman Championship Zell am See, Austria www.ironman.com 1 August - Siesta Beach Olympic/Sprint/Du Siesta Key www.multirace.com Page 6 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 Race Results Escape From Alcatraz - 15 May Heartland Triathlon - 21 Jun 1st Place - Roger Little 1st Place Lisa Abraham-Charest Yova Borovska Caroline Condon Lin Dolen Amy Keener Bonny Theall Jackie Yost Larry Yost 2nd Place - Claudia Junqueira 3rd Place - Regan Quilty 4th Place - Vicky Linkovich Mad Beach - 31 May (Late Adds) 1st Place Sofia Bereza Robert Brockett 2nd Place Celia Dubey (OA) Thomas Hoffman 3rd Place David Minkoff 4th Place Mark Van Osdal 5th Place George LaBanca National Sprint Du Championship - 6 Jun IM 70.3 Mt. Tremblant - 21 Jun 1st Place - Roger Little Siesta Key Beach Triathlon - 27 Jun 1st Place Don Ardell Celia Dubey 1st Place Suzanne Brosseau Clare Kelley Mike Mabry Dunedin Triathlon - 7 Jun IM Coeur d’ Alene - 28 Jun 1st Place Gary Bonacorsi Yova Borovska Carlson Sue Minkoff Dallas Rose (Grand Masters) 3rd Place - Frank Adornato 4th Place - Suzanne Brosseau Finishers Jonathon Dunford Laura Segrera IM Austria - 28 Jun Finisher David Frazer Crystal River - 13 Jun 1st Place Celia Dubey (OA) Karen Hasque Mitch Walker 5th Place Bo Webster Note: I’m doing the best I can to cover all local multisport races as well as IM and 70.3 events. My apologies if I miss anyone. Please feel free to e-mail me your results if you want to ensure they are included. Chuck Lohman Page 7 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 JULY BIRTHDAYS Type to enter text Chuck Ashbaugh 2nd David Grote 2nd Steve Meckfessel 2nd Ann Burr 7th Marcia Greer 7th Stephen Siehien 9th Vicky Linkovich 12th Vicky Hopper 16th Lindsay Bell 18th Pamela Green 18th Carolyn Kiper 18th Maurice Kurtz 21st Scott Chambers 22nd Nema Runyan 22nd Blair Lahaye 23rd Laura Engleby 26th Kevin Engler 27th Danny Hicks 29th Joshua Smith 31st Page 8 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 IN MEMORY OF KATIE KNIGHT-PERRY At the Mad Dog Wednesday night swim on Jun 3rd, 2015, about 130 Mad Dogs celebrated the life of one of our founders, Katie Knight-Perry. Below are some memories relayed by Mad Dogs: Mary Ann Wallace Kathy Morgan and I met Katie and Ralph Perry Labor Day weekend 1992. We were with a young couple Lonnie and Margie Moore who already knew Katie and Ralph and they were invited to the Perry's home. We had a great day and a lot in common. We all loved triathlons. After that Labor Day outing Kathy and I spent a lot of time with the Perry's. We trained, raced and howled together. Our first trip to KONA was with Katie and Ralph Perry 1994. We were roommates. Katie and Ralph had Page 9 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 qualified for the Ironman race. They were recognized for a husband and wife team that had qualified and completed seven Ironman races. On November 6, 1993 Kathy and I went to the Perry's for dinner. We had talked about starting a triathlon club. But on that evening it started. We picked the name St. Pete Mad Dogs. We pick St. Pete because the club needed a home base. We picked the Mad Dogs because of the morning bikes rides. Those sprints looked like throwing meat to dogs. "Mad Dogs". We were almost the St. Pete Lunatics The Logo a Tick in the Moon. But, the Mad Dog won out. We never dreamed our club would be the largest in the world. Katie and Ralph Perry were known National and Internationally. The gave our club great recognition. They had been in the sport since the 80's. It was unbelievable how many triathlete friends they had. They were a very popular couple. They gave our club an International recognition. Katie, Ralph, Kathy and I never expected our club would touch so many triathletes. We thought the club would grow to 50 to 100 members. None of us would ever have dreamed that over 4,000 triathletes have joined our club. So many relationships have formed. It's a family environment. In the last few years Katie Perry was training less. I tell all my aging friends "Keep Your Training Routines". I had breakfast with Katie three weeks ago at Panera's and she was doing pretty well. About two weeks ago she took a fall and broke her hip. After that surgery she got an infection. She was having a hard time recovering. On May 29, 2015, in ICU, she had Cardiac Arrest. We are going to miss her. Rue L. Morgan June 1, 2015 Katie, Ralphie, Jackie & Larry Yost, Dan & Vivian DeRussy and a host of others were looking forward to the 2nd race of the 1997 Gooding’s Triathlon Sprint Series in Clermont. Katie gently nudged both Jean Goergen (MD# 719) & I to join them that day . During the awards ceremony, our friends won as usual &, of course, we were very happy for them. Jean & I arose to head home & Katie said: “Where are you two going?” She always succeeded in her endeavors. She then reached for her award tile & shoved it in my hands. Next, she tugged Ralphie’s arm while saying “Ralph, give Jean your award.” Ralph’s tile to Jean reads First Place (top line) & Male 60-64 (bottom line). Katie’s to me reads somewhat differently, which when taking center stage in my awards cabinet, raises a few eyebrows. Katie & Ralph Perry endeared themselves to so many & we were so blessed. Tom Stevenson SPMD # 282 Page 10 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 I am bringing a message from Michigan, I was asked by Bob and Mary Ranta to convey their thoughts. Katie was a good friend and an excellent athlete. I enjoyed participating in many events & triathlons, with her. She always had a kind word for Mary & I. She will be missed by us both. Mary & Bob Ranta MD # 928 First and foremost I would like to share a short story with you. It will only take about 2 minutes and 15 seconds, However I find it most appropriate for this celebration. It’s Titled Our Train of Life At birth we board our train of life and meet our parents. We believe they will always travel by our side. However, at some station, our parents will step down from the. Train, leaving us on this journey alone. As time goes by, other people will board the train, and they will be significant. Siblings, friends, the love of our life, children, and many others. Some will step down and leave a permanent vacuum. Others will go so unnoticed that we won't realize they left their seats. Our train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, good-byes, and farewells. A successful ride requires having a good relationship with all passengers. We must give the best of one self. The mystery is the same to everyone. We do not know at which station we ourselves will step down. So, we must live in the best way possible, Thru love, forgiveness, and offer the best of who we are. It is important to do this because when the time comes for us to step down and leave our seat we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on their train of life. I believe Katie Perry has shared all of these qualities with many, many others as she traveled on her train of life and I am sure many others will share their personal memories of Katie as our celebration of life continues. I wish you a joyful journey on YOUR train of life by reaping success and giving lots of love. And lastly, I think Katie felt honored to have each and every one of us as one of her passengers. Roger Burke Page 11 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 ALOHA Our life with Katie & Ralph Perry started in 1985 at the Mighty Hampton Triathlon on Long Island New York over 30 years ago. She was a pioneer in Triathlons for all women, and a shining star for all to cherish as we try to embrace her passion. Our train ride together involved many triathlons and other fond memories, which I would like to share. The Mighty Hampton Tri, The Montauk Tri, The Liberty to Liberty, The Hawaii Ironman and the GOLDEN Torch AWARD from the St. Pete Sr. Games. As her life story is told we will hear that Katie was and will always be an inspiration to all including future wanna be triathletes as we carry on this crazy life style thru Katie and Ralph’s memories. Inclosing I would like to thank Katie for allowing us into her Triathlon Family of Life. And please Katie watch over all of us as we continue to swim, bike and run in preparation of our triathlon life style. Farewell Katie Until Our Paths Cross Again. Barbara M.D. # 2409 and Roger M.D. # 9 MAHALA Just a few of Katie’s achievements: - All American Triathlete 13 times - Age Group National Champion 1995 - Triathlon World Champion 1990 and 1991 - 2nd Place in Triathlon Worlds 1995 and Duathlon 1996 - 3rd Place in Triathlon Worlds 1996 - Multiple finishes at Kona Ironman with husband Ralph - Multiple finishes at Boston Marathon - Multiple All American swimmer Page 12 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 Page 13 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 MAD DOG PICTURES Yova Carlson @ Mad Beach Don Ardell atop podium at Duathlon Nationals British Mad Dog Diane Weaver Ben Carlson @ Mad Beach Carola, Gail Lohman and Ella Vallant climbing in San Antonio Jennifer and David Cubito Traveller and Nicki Hill Carola Riemer @ Chattanooga 70.3 David Goff Milli Hamilton Kyah Morgan and Sully Sullivan Page 14 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 MAD DOG PICTURES Marino Vanhoenacker of our partner Pewag team wins IM Brazil setting a new course record of 7:53:42 Amy Keener @ Mad Beach Allen and Pepir Jernigan @ Mad Beach Yova Carlson @ Mad Beach Glen Gullickson @ Mad Beach Bobbie Gullickson going “Treking” Noah and Rene Vallant show their love for the Bolts Brian and Awilda Herrington Mitch Walker on his happy wheel Jackie and Larry Yost Linda Musante and husband ready to “Ride the Rockies” Page 15 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 Ironman Is On Probation I want to begin this article by emphasizing to readers that the following is strictly my opinion and not espoused or endorsed by the St. Pete Mad Dog Triathlon Club. Some of the background material is from Dan Enfield’s article at slowtwitch.com. As I find myself halfway through the sixteenth year in this great sport, I grow increasingly concerned that Ironman, the preeminent and dominant organization of the sport, is alienating the people who actually race. Prior to 2004 Ironman simply charged licensing fees to other organizations that put on the races. That year they began to actually own the races. Bought later by a Private Equity company, the focus became increasing the value of the company in order to resell it at a profit. Notice that supporting the racers, both amateurs and professionals, is no longer the primary objective. I observed that the entry fees were increasing at a much higher rate than inflation, simply under the concept of supply and demand. If the object is to make the maximum profit, why not? Let me offer as an example the entry fee structure for Ironman Texas 2016. One could enter at this year’s race site for $675, increasing gradually to $775 next February. This is how you encourage people to register for a less popular event. Some other concerns/examples: — Have you noticed how the Ironman pre race/award ceremonies have become simply an incredibly extended opportunity for the race sponsors to extol their products ad nauseam? It’s like water drip torture. A race like the Gulf Coast Triathlon does a much better job of organization and presentation. So, for that matter, do the XTERRA branded races. — Last year we were introduced to the All World Athlete Program where participants in at least two IM events would be awarded Gold, Silver or Bronze status. The more races, and higher places, the higher point totals. This was a great opportunity to buy your way to All World Athlete status and make even more money for Ironman. The most insulting and patronizing thing, however, was when we began receiving monthly report cards this year listing our progress (or lack thereof) in reinstating our All World Athlete status in 2015. — Ironman University has been established (in competition with USAT) to qualify coaches to be listed as Ironman qualified on their site, and, of course, to make more money for Ironman — another shot at USAT? Page 16 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 An 18 year old Phys Ed major can take the course an be anointed an Ironman Coach without ever completing even a sprint triathlon. Ironman says the new coach will list their experience, and triathletes can make a choice. Is this really fair to the applicant? — Ironman recently announced that the 2017 Ironman 70.3 World Championships would be split into 2 days — men on one day and women on another day. Allegedly, this was so that men could receive special focus on one day and women on another. Later, they mention that this would give 4500 athletes the opportunity to compete. Give me a break — how many men dream of competing in a race with no women? Why not just admit that this is a chance to double Ironman’s profit? If 4500 triathletes qualify, is it really a World Championship? Of course if a couple is competing this means a longer stay, the alarm clock going off at 0330 two days in a row, and even more money for Ironman. To be fair, though, a couple with children could trade off parenting and babysitting duties in a two day event. If triathletes buy into this, I predict that a two day sexually segregated Kona event is next. — As I write this article, Ironman is pushing to displace Challenge from their races in the Middle East. Their attempt to crowd out USAT by starting the 5150 series went almost nowhere. Think about how much a single cable TV company would serve the interests of consumers in the United States. — Ironman has decided to reduce the number of races that would award money to professionals (but more places in less races). This is forcing young local pros to travel further at greater expense to try to make a living. A suspicious person might even think that Ironman is nudging professionals out of the sport because they don’t contribute as much to the bottom line as amateurs. I, for one, certainly hope not. So what is a person to do? Look, I understand that many triathletes want to participate in famous, well-publicized events under the Ironman brand. If that is where your heart is, I encourage you to go for it. In full disclosure, this year Gail and I have already committed to racing in Austria at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in August. Next year, even though aging up, I will focus on local races and longer events sponsored by Challenge/Rev3, HITS and other independent race promoters. It is simply feels better to me to race for and spend my money with organizations that still put the triathlete first. Ironman is on probation until I feel the love again. Chuck Lohman Page 17 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 1700 1st Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL (727) 502-0044 Page 18 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 YOUR REAL ESTATE & MORTGAGE EXPERTS t'3&&Consultation & Property Evaluation t'3&&Marketing Consultation t'3&&Initial Legal Consultation tNo Upfront Fees tRelocation Assistance Call today for your FREE, no obligation consultation DIRECT: 727-641-3466 Stephen Sexauer, GRI,CIPS,CDPE,SFR,BPOR,CNE,RSPS,REPM Licensed Real Estate Broker / Licensed Loan Originator Page 19 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 Page 20 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 7 JUL - 2015 St Pete Mad Dogs Triathlon Club ___ New Membership ___ Renewal ___ Info Update One Application Per Person Section 1: Section 5: Ironman Information Name:________________________________ St.Address:____________________________ City:___________________St:___Zip:______ Please List any Ironman Races you have completed with dates:______________________________ Home/Cell Phone:_______________________ e-mail_____________________________ Spouse/Significant Other Name:______________ Section 2: This info will not be published Birth Date:___________ I have completed a triathlon. _____ Section 6: The waiver. This section must be signed before the application can be processed. I do hereby waive and disclaim for myself, my heirs and assigns in connection with any St. Pete Mad Dogs Triathlon Club Activity. I will be completely responsible for myself and any minor under 18 whom I may bring to or allow to participate in any club activity. This statement also pertains to travel to and from club functions. Date:________ Signed:______________________ Parent or Guardian if under 18 years of age. Section 3: A few questions: Any special expertise helpful to other Mad Dogs? ____________________________________ Section 8: DUES. Description Amount Single New Member $35 Single Renewal $25 Family New $50 Family Renewal $30 Section 4: We’re a volunteer, non-profit organization. How can you help? Donations: _________ Any amount appreciated! Thanks. Cash or Check # _________ Total $__________ Newsletter?__ Social Events?___ Membership?__ Special Projects?___ Computer support?___ Merchandising?___ Something else? _____________ Please mail checks to: St Pete Mad Dog Triathlon Club, P.O Box 635 St Petersburg, FL 33731-0635, and make check payable to St Pete Mad Dogs. Alternately, go to www.stmaddogs.org and sign up on line! What other sports are you involved in? ____________________________________ Qty Total US$ _____ $_______ _____ $_______ _____ $_______ _____ $_______ Page 21