CTC President’s Report - December 2024
Swim, Bike, Run, Rinse, Repeat
Thanks for checking out the December President Report! We have some great news to share with you about a training program facilitated by one of our own and a new addition to the CTC Board, but first, an acknowledgment of one of our sponsors:
Sponsors:
This month, we are highlighting our Platinum Level Sponsor -
Losi Dermatology
Jacqueline Losi, M.D. has been a long-time supporter of the Chico Triathlon Club. Jacqueline is a well-respected dermatologist and is not accepting new clients… Unless you are a member of the Chico Triathlon Club. I can tell you from personal experience that Jacqueline has a great “bedside manner” and has provided terrific care for me over the last several years. If you are looking for a high-quality dermatologist, I highly recommend Jacqueline and her team..
Great News on the Training Front!!!
Eric Ayars Winter/Spring 2025 Training Program:
Our own Eric Ayars, has started a training group/program that will be facilitated through the “CTC Training” page on Facebook.
The current Target Race is the Folsom Lake International Triathlon on May 10, 2025. The secondary target is the Black Butte Triathlon on June 14th. The training group is open to all CTC members, and workouts will be targeted at international distances. Regardless of the race you are training for, plugging into this group will be helpful for your training in 2025.
I highly recommend you check out the CTC Training group for details.
The End of Season Party was a HUGE success!!
With over 30 triathletes and family in attendance, fun was had by all. Thank you to all that joined us. It was a great time with good food and drinks.
Please join me in welcoming our newest board member, Alyssa Caldwell!
We’re excited to have you join us Alyssa!
Board Positions
The following roles were identified and assigned at the previous meeting:
President and Treasurer: Justin Waller
Vice President: Mitch Harrell
Secretary: Tony English
Membership: Tyler Spangler
Athlete of the Month: Shawn Hughes
Training: Alyssa Caldwell
Outreach and Marketing: Amy Bromelow
Sponsorship: Shawn Hughes (supported by Tyler and Amy)
Web: Tyler Spangler
Social Media: Joanne Gilchrist
Volunteer: Mitch Harrell
Uniforms: Tony English
It was confirmed that the board of directors will have the equivalent of a single-member fee waived as a token of appreciation for their contribution to the club.
Athlete of the Month: Lucas Ferguson
The athlete of the month for December 2024 is Lucas Ferguson! Lucas completed his first Ironman triathlon at Ironman California in October of 2024. Lucas crushed his first Ironman with some impressive splits and transition times.
Here is a link to the results site so you can check it out for yourself:
https://www.ironman.com/im-california-results
Congratulations, Lucas, on being an Athlete of the Month for the Chico Triathlon Club!
Race Results
New results are being monitored by Tyler Spangler, but there has not been a ton of racing going on. If you have raced and we missed it, please let us know! Thanks to Tyler for compiling the race results.
Volunteer Opportunity:
The club has not identified any current volunteer opportunities. We will update you as those opportunities present themselves.
The Uniform Store is Closed
The Chico Triathlon Club Uniform Store at Voler has closed. We expect to do another order in the spring, so if you need some more tri gear, keep your eyes open for that.
CTC-branded shirts and apparel can be ordered anytime through Squadlocker.
Training:
Eric Ayars Winter/Spring 2025 Training Program:
Our own Eric Ayars, has started a training group/program that will be facilitated through the “CTC Training” page on Facebook.
The current Target Race is the Folsom Lake International Triathlon on May 10, 2025. The secondary target is the Black Butte Triathlon on June 14th. The training group is open to all CTC members, and workouts will be targeted at international distances. Regardless of the race you are training for, plugging into this group will be helpful for your training in 2025.
I highly recommend you check out the CTC Training group for details.
Swims:
The Friday Morning One Mile open water swims have stopped for the winter. If you are looking to swim, we recommend swimming at the InMotion Pool. You can often catch other triathletes swimming with the Chico Aquajets Masters Program at the InMotion Pool.
Rides:
The Friday Rides are Canceled for now
Wednesday Night Hill Repeats: The Wednesday Night Hill repeats are in full swing. Check the Chico Area Group Rides Facebook page for more details.
There are scattered weekend rides, but the most consistent riding opportunities can be found on the Chico Area Group Rides Facebook page.
Runs:
Saturday Morning Runs: The Saturday morning runs meet at Five Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms. There’s an 8:00 AM “dog” run and a slower-paced run that leaves at 9:00 AM. Check the CTC Facebook page for updates and starting times.
Tuesday Night Run: The Tuesday night run meets at Veteran’s Memorial Park (Wildwood Park) at 5:30 PM.
Check the CTC Facebook page for updates and starting times.
May the waters be clear, the wind be at your back and keep the rubber side down.
Justin Waller
CTC Board President
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