New Website

Been working hard on a new website layout.  Lots of photos and plenty of new information. Check it out at the same url www.mwtricoach.com The new Blog has been moved as well - http://www.mwtricoach.com/mtc-updates--blog

July Time Trial Feels More Like April

 

No arm warmers but it was cool for July

The rain held off and the temperature was cool as we rode the Downtown Airport Time Trial on July 7th. We saw a number of new athletes participating along with many of the "regulars" appearing as well.  The evening's winners were Reece Alan Robinson and Annie Altorfer. Congratulations to every who improved since last month and "Thank you" to everyone for participating.

Results
Reece Alan Robinson - 26:13
LJ Stephens - 26:27
Corey Priest - 26:45
Ivan Pancic - 27:01
Mark Burghart - 27:02
Roger Breshears - 27:10
Annie Altorfer - 27:37
Mike Smithmier - 29:37
Roger Edgar - 30:07
Marcus Findley - 30:33
Derek Skidmore - 30:40
Ryan Owings - 30:52
Ty Tywater - 31:21
Michael Herrman - 31:40
Fernando Andrade - 32:23
Kathy Pickering - 36:40
Jeremy Vrentas - 38:58

Next event in the Series will be Tuesday, August 4th at 6:30p. Please "Join" the Event on Facebook so we know you are coming.

New Sponsorship with SLS3 Tri Gear

I am happy to announce that our Team sponsorship with SLS3 that was started last summer has gotten even better!

Effective immediately all Team members and friends of MTC can get 50% off all clothing and equipment. Go to their store - http://www.slstri.com/?Click=792 and use the code mwtricoach50.
I have SLS3 TRI items from head to toe - visor, swim cap, shirt, compression tri shorts as well as regular and compression socks. Everything I have is of high quality.
As well, to kick off this new partnership SLS3 has created a raffle for us, they are giving away a free pair of Compression Socks or Sleeves to the winner. To enter go to https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/429d7cd814/ and give them your email address. Contest runs for the next six days so don't delay.
Just so you know, I get approached regularly from companies wanting to sell things to our Team but only get involved with products I have used and believe in. If you have any questions about their gear please let me know.

MTC Update - June 5, 2015

Been a lot going on since the last blog entry.

We had a great turn out for the Open Water Swimming Clinic & Practice on May 13th at the Longview Lake Swim Beach. There will be more opportunities to swim at the beach on Wednesday evenings, June 10 & 24, and also July 8 & 22. Cost is $15 and registration can be found on Active.com.

The third event in the Downtown Airport Time Trial took place on June 2nd. These "mock" races are FREE for everyone and take place on the first Tuesday of the month. If you are interested in participating please let us know you are coming by "joining" the Event on the MTC Facebook page. Next one is July 7th @ 6:30p.

Some participants after the June DT Airport Time Trial

Results for June were generally faster than the previous month as the weather was nice and the wind wasn't as gusty.  Our winners were Mike "The Biking Ninja" Carlson and Annie "Road Warrior" Altorfer. Congratulations to them and everyone who participated. A special pat on the back to the Juniors we had participate, it was great having some teenagers involved as well!

Mike Carlson	26:13
LJ Stephens	26:24
Mark Burghart	26:25
Brad Garstang	26:39
Roger Breshears	26:53
Ivan Pancic	26:56
Scott Bowling	27:04
Michael Strauser	27:09
Corey Priest	27:33
Annie Altorfer	28:59
Roger Edgar	29:14
Brian Mitchell	29:54
Mike Smithmier	29:58
Derek Skidmore	30:42
Joe Phillips	30:46
Richard Capling	30:48
Marcus Findley	30:53
Adrienne Garstang	31:33
Fernado Andrade	32:00
Corey Hunt	32:04
Arthur E. Berger	32:32
Libby Weatherman	32:57
Madison Batkiewicz	34:57
Murphy Corum	35:05
Angela Mitchell	35:33
Lindsey Batkiewicz	35:39
Lynda Rodriguez	37:43
Will Garstang	37:56

Best of luck to all the athletes racing the Legend Free State Triathlon this weekend and those traveling to Ironman 70.3 events next weekend.  GO MTC!!

DT Airport Time Trial Series - Session #2 May 5th

Athletes lined up for the start - we go off at approximately 10" intervals

The winds were "variable" (gusty) and humidity was high for the May 5th version of the DT Airport Time Trial. Once again we had a number of returning athletes as well as a good measure of first timers. Top performances were by Mark "I shave my legs" Burghart and Joan "Don't mind if I do" Radakovich. 

Congratulations to our winners and everyone who participated this month. Our next Time Trial will be Tuesday, June 2nd. With the extended days we'll push the start time back by thirty minutes so meet at 6:30p, first bike rolls out at 6:45p.

Monty going fast and looking sharp in the new one-piece MTC Racing Suit by Zoca.

Overall results

Mark Burghart - 26:46
Mitch Young - 27:04
Monty R Stanley - 27:12
Brad Garstang - 27:38
Ivan Pancic - 27:50
Jimmy Hasegawa - 27:51
David Schiffer - 27:51
Roger Breshears - 28:14
Pete Davis - 29:15
Brandon Beagle - 29:16
Scott Bowling - 29:20
Spencer Day - 29:36
Roger Edgar - 29:58
Mike Smithmier - 30:20
Joan Radakovich - 30:26
John Briggs - 30:30
Amy C-B - 30:48
Dennis Gillen - 31:00
Chadd Zimmerman - 31:21
Michelle Washburn - 31:28
Michael Herrman - 31:30
Marcus Findley - 31:49
Fernado Andrade - 31:55
Jessica Womrath - 32:22
Libby Weatherman - 33:37
Arthur Berger - 34:21
Jake Lindmark - 35:06
Betsy Welch - 35:38
Will Garstang - 38:53
Jeremy Vrentas - 39:52
David Fingold - 46:29
Brian Mitchell - DNF

DT Airport Time Trial Series 2015

The first night of the monthly MTC Downtown Airport Time Trial is in the books. We had a great group with a lot of returning athletes as well as a strong representation of new ones as well. The weather was unseasonably warm and humid for early April and the riders faced a moderately strong wind blowing from the South.

The next event in the Series will be Tuesday, May 5th at 6p. If you are interested in being part of this Series please "Join" the event on the Midwest Triathlon Coaching Facebook page.

Results from Week #1
Congratulations to our winners - Mark "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" Carey and Kelly "Put the Hammer Down" Dippold. This year we are going to be offering prizes to top finishers for the season, you must participate in at least three events to qualify.

Mark Carey	24:52
Mike Carlson	25:53
LJ Stephens	26:11
Jeff Sturd	26:26
Mark Burghart	26:39
Jake Bond	26:42
Josh Trader	26:44
Chuck DiMartino	27:20
Ivan Pancic	27:20
Roger Breshears	27:23
Kelly Dippold	27:38
Jimmy Hasegawa	28:13
Chris Hittner	28:22
Pete Davis	28:38
Kris Rajanna	28:52
Jake Cole	28:55
Spencer Day	29:30
Jill Teale	29:48
Amy Meyer C-B	29:48
Joan Radakovich	29:49
Dennis Gillen	29:52
Derek Skidmore	30:09
Michael Herrman	30:14
James Stewart	30:18
Annie Altorfer	30:21
Kevin Berger	30:23
John Warren	30:31
Chadd Zimmerman	30:56
Fernado Andrade	31:07
Michelle Washburn	31:56
Karen Heath	32:19
Shelly Mudd	32:30
Jessica Womrath	33:19
JJ Schuster	34:23
Jeff Schager	35:12
Lynda Rodriguez	38:58