Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

2018 has been an eventful year for the CTC and it’s members. We hosted our first triathlon this September, something we’ve talked about as a club since our inception. Without all of you racing or volunteering at Black Butte, it would not have been nearly as successful an event. I hope to see you all back next year. Registration is currently open for the 2019 race and the entry price increases on January 1st.

We also went through the Camp Fire, with several of our members being displaced after having lost their homes. I was so impressed by the amount of time, good, and money that you all donated to help the community of Paradise. This outpouring of support for those in need is one of the main reasons I love being a part of our club and our community.

Thank you to the Sasaki Family for opening their home for the Year End Party. It was fun to get to hang out with all of you! I also want to thank Jennifer Pothier and Mary Ann Bachus who will be leaving the board of directors. Jenni Merrell and Amy Bromelow will be joining the BOD for 2019. Officer positions will be determined at the first meeting of 2019.

The Season Launch Party will be held January 24th at 6:30 PM. Thank you to Fleet Feet Chico for once again hosting this event.

Training:

Runs:

The Saturday Beginner LSD is at 9:00 AM. It is a slower paced beginner run going for up to 60 minutes. Meet at the 5-Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms.

There is also a LSD run on Saturdays meeting at the 5 mile bathrooms at 8:00 AM.

The Monday Night Run meets at WIldwood at 6:00. The run is posted on Facebook weekly.

CTC Track Workout:

The track workouts at Chico State are held every Thursday at 5:45. The details will be posted weekly on the Facebook group, so keep an eye out for changes.

Cycling Workouts:

The Friday ride is done for the season, but will be starting up again in the spring.

The Sunday ride is run by Jenni Merrell. Location, route, and distance vary from week to week. Email Jenni to get the weekly details. Also keep an eye on the Facebook page, she will usually post details there as well. Rain typically cancels.

The Crush ride will be started November 3rd. The ride leaves from One-mile at 9AM and runs about 50 miles. This is a “spirited” ride similar to the 50 rides with limited regroups. More information is available on the Chico Area Group Rides Facebook page.

The Wednesday night training rides are run by North Rim. They leave from the store at 5:30 for and generally last for 1-1 1/2 hours. Details are on the North Rim Adventure Sports Facebook page.

Race Results:

Darlene Henderson and Al Masterson competed at the Palm Springs Sprint Triathlon on December 2nd. Al placed first in the 60-64 AG and Darlene finished 3rd in the 60-64 AG.

Multi-sport event results for CTC members are posted on the Results page of the website. Contact webmaster@chicotriathlonclub.com with any errors or omissions. Please send any information on a race you have participated in. This could be as simple as your name and the name of the event, your results or a race report outlining your personal experience.

Merchandise

You can order CTC logo merchandise at the Squadlocker store: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/118241?_k=xw05zt

Athlete of the month:

The athlete of the month will return in the Spring of 2019.

Please take the time to help us pick the next Athlete of the month. Just send an email to president@chicotriathlonclub.com listing your nomination.

Ironman Tri Club Benefits:

Ironman branded races are offering new benefits for triathlon club members. Some of these benefits include early entry, priority tiered pricing, and payment plans. Visit http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/forms/single-sign-up.aspx to sign up and get more information. Make sure to update your profile with your tri club affiliation.

Have a great time running, swimming and riding this month.
 

Thank you,

Tony English

CTC President

The Black Butte Triathlon: Registration is now open for the 2019 edition! 

End of the Season Party and Board of Director Elections will be on November 17. An e-vite with all of the details will be going out to all members next week. 

Training:

Training is winding down for the season. Keep an eye on the Facebook group for updates. If you don’t see a workout that fits your schedule, feel free to post yours and invite others to join you. 

Runs:

The Saturday Beginner LSD has returned to it’s normal 9:00 AM time slot. It is a slower paced beginner run going for up to 60 minutes. Meet at the 5-Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms. 

There is also a LSD run on Saturdays meeting at the 5 mile bathrooms at 8:00 AM.

The Monday Night Run meets at WIldwood at 6:00. The run is posted on Facebook weekly. 

CTC Track Workout:

The track workouts at Chico State are held every Thursday at 5:45. The details will be posted weekly on the Facebook group, so keep an eye out for changes. This workout will end at the time change, however a small group may still meet.  

Cycling Workouts:

The Friday ride is done for the season, but will be starting up again in the spring. 

The Sunday ride is run by Jenni Merrell. Location, route, and distance vary from week to week. Email Jenni to get the weekly details. Also keep an eye on the Facebook page, she will usually post details there as well. 

The Crush ride will be starting up November 3rd. The ride leaves from One-mile at 9AM and runs about 50 miles. This is a “spirited” ride similar to the 50 rides with limited regroups. More information is available on the Chico Area Group Rides Facebook page. 

The Wednesday night training rides are run by North Rim. They leave from the store at 5:30 for and generally last for 1-1 1/2 hours. Details are on the North Rim Adventure Sports Facebook page.  

Race Results:

This is a shout out to anybody who has participated in a recent race. We would love to hear from you. 

Multi-sport event results for CTC members are posted on the Results page of the website. Contact webmaster@chicotriathlonclub.com with any errors or omissions. Please send any information on a race you have participated in. This could be as simple as your name and the name of the event, your results or a race report outlining your personal experience.

Merchandise

You can order CTC logo merchandise at the Squadlocker store: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/118241?_k=xw05zt

Athlete of the month:

The Athlete of the Month for September is CJ Michaels. CJ has been training and racing with the group all season long. He has become a regular attendee at many of the workouts, especially the  track workouts and Friday rides. He raced the duathlon at Granite Bay and Black Butte, finish first overall at the former. CJ completed his first triathlon at Tinman. Despite a rough start in the water, CJ came back with a great ride and a stellar run to finish third in his AG. Congratulations CJ!

Please take the time to help us pick the next Athlete of the month. Just send an email to president@chicotriathlonclub.com listing your nomination.

2018 Club Races

All of the club races for the year have been completed. The 2019 schedule will be announced in January

2018 Club Events    

End of the Year Party – November 17th 

2018 Volunteer Opportunities:

Almond Bowl     – November. 4th  Contact Joanne Gilchrist to sign up. 

Ironman Tri Club Benefits:

Ironman branded races are offering new benefits for triathlon club members. Some of these benefits include early entry, priority tiered pricing, and payment plans. Visit http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/forms/single-sign-up.aspx to sign up and get more information. Make sure to update your profile with your tri club affiliation. 

Have a great time running, swimming and riding this month.

Thank you,

Tony English

CTC President

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The Black Butte Triathlon was a huge success with special thanks to the Race Committee. We also thank the members of Chico Triathlon Club our sponsors and volunteers for their support. Registration will be opening soon for next year’s edition. We hope to see you all there.

End of the Season Party and Board of Director Elections will be on November 17. An e- vite with all of the details will be going out to all members in the near future.

Training:

Training is in full swing. People are out swimming riding and running everyday. Keep an eye on the Facebook group for updates. If you don’t see a workout that fits your schedule, feel free to post yours and invite others to join you.

Runs:

The Saturday Beginner LSD has returned to it’s normal 9:00 AM time slot. It is a slower paced beginner run going for up to 60 minutes. Meet at the 5-Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms.

There is also a LSD run on Saturdays meeting at the 5 mile bathrooms at 8:00 AM.

The Monday Night Run meets at One-Mile at 6:00. Keep an eye on the Facebook group for more info. This run will be moving to Wildwood after the time change.

CTC Track Workout:

The track workouts at Chico State are held every Thursday at 5:45. The details will be posted weekly on the Facebook group, so keep an eye out for changes. This workout will end at the time change, however a small group may still meet.

Cycling Workouts:

The Friday ride is done for the season, but will be starting up again in the spring.

The Sunday ride is run by Jenni Merrell. Location, route, and distance vary from week to week. Email Jenni to get the weekly details. Also keep an eye on the Facebook page, she will usually post details there as well.

The 50 rides meet on Wednesday in front of Rosedale Elementary. They start At the spring time change, and end near the fall time change

Two groups meet at 5:30PM. If you don’t know which group is which, ask!

The Fun 50, which is a no drop ride with a very casual feel. Expect to see speeds at 16-18MPH

The Fit 50, as the name suggest is a bit more racy. Certain sprints along the way and more aggressive ride expect to see speeds of 18-24 MPH

At 6:00PM

The Fast 50 meets. This is the fastest ride in town, speeds are hard to predict. but expect to see an average of 24 MPH, with the occasional surge of over 30MPH.

Come on this only if you are a self supported rider, as this is race like ride.

Race Results:

This is a shout out to anybody who has participated in a recent race. We would love to hear from you.

The race results for Black Butte will be on the CTC website shortly.

Multi-sport event results for CTC members are posted on the Results page of the website. Contact webmaster@chicotriathlonclub.com with any errors or omissions.Please send any information on a race you have participated in. This could be as simple as your name and the name of the event, your results or a race report outlining your personal experience.

Merchandise

You can order CTC logo merchandise at the Squadlocker store: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/118241?_k=xw05zt

Athlete of the month:

The Athlete of the Month for September is Karen English. This year Karen completed her first 70.3 at Santa Rosa as well as several sprint distance races including Tinman. She also served on the Black Butte Race Committee working on the sponsorship and food teams. She routinely attends club workouts like the Saturday run and the Sunday bike ride. Karen always has a kind word for other members you can find her at many club functions and volunteering at club events. Congratulations Karen!

Please take the time to help us pick the next Athlete of the month. Just send an email to president@chicotriathlonclub.com listing your nomination.

2018 Club Races

All of the club races for the year have been completed. The 2019 schedule will be announced in January

2018 Club Events

End of the Year Party – November 17th

2018 Volunteer Opportunities:

Almond Bowl – November. 4th Contact Joanne Gilchrist to sign up.

Ironman Tri Club Benefits:

Ironman branded races are offering new benefits for triathlon club members. Some of these benefits include early entry, priority tiered pricing, and payment plans. Visit http:// www.ironman.com/triathlon/forms/single-sign-up.aspx to sign up and get more information. Make sure to update your profile with your tri club affiliation.

Have a great time running, swimming and riding this month.

Thank you,

Tony English

CTC President

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