Happy training for the week of 6/3. Updated items are in Bold.
Black Butte Practice Triathlon: We had a good turnout for the practice triathlon at Black Butte Lake on Sunday. Attendees practiced setting up a transition, and were able to preview all three legs of the course in a low key, informal setting. Thanks to everyone that helped plan and put on the event.
Black Butte Triathlons This Weekend: Our first club race of the year happens this weekend. The Black Butte MTB triathlons are on Saturday and the Road triathlons are on Sunday June 9. All club members are encouraged to race, volunteer, or both. Come out and volunteer on the day you're not racing, and maybe even early or late on the day you are racing. CTC is responsible for providing volunteers and has taken on other race responsibilities as well. The club is working hard to make our "home town" race a premier event in Northern California. The club's efforts are being coordinated by Shawn Molina, so please contact him at training@chicotriathlonclub.com if you are available to volunteer either day, or would like to take a more active role in the process.
Black Butte Time Change: Notice from the Race Director: ATTENTION RACERS – NEW START TIME: BBT race weekend is expecting triple digits heat. COME PREPARED. In an effort to beat the heat, race start will move up to 7am (Sat & Sun – both sprint & olympic distances). The bike course will NOT have water stations, bring two full bottles. The run course will have water stations, but we still recommend self-sufficiency…carry water bottles. HYDRATION + SPF = HAPPY TRIATHLETES.
Tri For Fun: The English family represented at TBF Racing's Tri for Fun at Rancho Seco on Saturday. Karen and Tony's results have been posted to the Results page of the website.
Triathlon Questions Answered: David Pearce of the Maidstone Harriers Tri Club has written a book called "350 Triathlon Questions and Answers." After receiving numerous and repeated questions from new members of his triathlon club, David decided to collect all the questions and answers in the same place. The book is available for just $9.95 as an e-book from www.triathlon-questions.com. All 350 questions are listed on the website, so you can be sure that your questions will be answered before ordering the book. Book orders will include a code for a significant discount on an AlertID wristband (www.alertid.us).
Next General Meeting: CTC's next general membership meeting will take place on Saturday June 15 at 2:00 PM at the home of Sean and Forough Molina, 715 Parkwood Drive in Chico. We'll gather to talk about everyone's race at Black Butte, of course, but will also have a presentation from Dr. Gloria Petruzzelli on the mental aspects of triathlon.