TRILEWIS CLUB

TRAINING AND RACING: Kathy Robinson actually ran the 5 miler last week not the half and she placed 2nd in the Masters. The Chilly Willy is Sunday. Look for Joan, Jessica, Mark, Robin, Chuck, Chris and Leslie to do well - and there may be others. We wish them all good luck.
FEBRUARY MEETING: We had a good time at the Cross Fit Gym on Thursday and have decided to have our February meeting there to give others a chance to see what Cross Fit training is all about. We are planning on Thursday 2/16. More details to come.
COZUMEL IM: Bryan Scot and Sandy Rodgers have joined our ranks. The travel agent has found a villa that is about 10 miles from the venue but very nice. Please let Joan or Coach Lewis know if you are interested sharing a villa and if so how many people are going with you. - ASAP?
HITS OLYMPIC: This new race is on our club calendar for 3/24. It should be a lot of fun. Greg signed up for the half distance race on the 25th. There is a distance for everyone!
TRI CAMP: We have space for one more. The camp dates are March 9-11. The cost is $225 and is inclusive the cabins, the NTC and meals. There is a link to the app on the News page or copy and paste this one http://www.trilewisclub.com/documents/TriCampApplication_2012.pdf
CROSS FIT TAMPA BAY: Tampa Bay Cross Fit is located at 7282 114th Ave North. They have offered any TriLewis member a 10% discount on membership. You can learn more at our meeting there in February or on their web site www.crossfittampabay.com.
XTERRA WETSUITS: X-Terra is offering a deal on their wetsuits to the club. The link is www.xterrawetsuits.com. And you can email Coach Lewis for the discount code.
WEEKEND TRAINING: There is a bike ride and a run on the but a lot of members are racing on Sunday so don’t expect to see big crowds.:)
NEW MEMBERS: Please join us in welcoming Karen Fehr and Ashley Anderlik as our most recent members. Both have been running with us on Friday mornings for a while and are planning on stepping up their participation into the tris soon.
AVAILABLE TRAINING:
TUESDAY BIKE REPEATS (0530 Hours) - Starting from the Sailing Center Parking lot on Gulf Boulevard, we generally do a mix of hill and fast flat repeats. Lights and helmets are required.
TUESDAY SPIN (1800 Hours) - This is Coach Lewis’ Spin Class at the Bardmoor Y. You need to be a member or request a day pass. Reserve a bike by calling the Y on Monday evening – 394 9622.
WEDNESDAY TRACK (0530 Hours) - We run on the Osceola Middle School track.
THURSDAY BRIDGE RIDE (0515 Hours) - Leave from Panera’s on West Bay Drive, ride to the Sand Key Bridge, do 4-5 repeats and return. How much more fun can you have! Lights and helmets are required.
FRIDAY RUN (0530 Hours) - Tempo run this week! Abs will follow.
SATURDAY RIDE (0630 Hours) - We are going to ride on the Suncoast Trail starting at Lutz Lake Fern Road.
SUNDAY RUN (0530 Hours) - An out and back run from Panera’s on West Bay Drive - You can pick your distance.
SUNDAY RACE(0700 Hours) - Chilly Willy - don’t forget there is an additional $5 fee for parking that will be collected at the new gate by the flag pole.
 

TRAINING AND RACING: Joan and Leslie ran the Clearwater 5 miler on Sunday, Mike Fortuna and Kathy Robinson ran the half along with many other familiar faces. It was a beautiful day for racing. The Chilly Willy and the Rock and Roll Half are coming up in February - so there is plenty to keep you busy until the tri season starts. :)
JANUARY MEETING: Thanks for participating and thanks to Joan for the muffins.
COZUMEL IM: We are in general agreement to leave on Thanksgiving morning and to use tri bike transport for the bikes. We have a travel agent looking into the rooms for us.
HITS OLYMPIC: This new race is on our club calendar for 3/24. It should be a lot of fun. Greg signed up for the half distance race on the 25th. There is a distance for everyone!
TRI CAMP: The camp dates are March 9-11. The cost is $225 and is inclusive the cabins, the NTC and meals. There is nothing else like it - but there are only a couple of spaces left. We will probably close it out by the end of January. There is a link to the app on the News page or copy and paste this one http://www.trilewisclub.com/documents/TriCampApplication_2012.pdf
CROSS FIT TAMPA BAY: Some of us are going to try out the cross fit class at 0530 hours this Thursday morning. You are welcome to join us but if you cannot, - if we like the class - we are going to try to set up our February meeting there for the whole club. The address is 7282 114th Ave North. The Thursday bike is still on the schedule.
USAT CLUB MEMBERSHIP: It is time for us to renew our club membership. If you have a had an address change or now have a USAT membership number please email it to Coach Lewis this week so we can send in the most current data.
AVAILABLE TRAINING:
TUESDAY BIKE REPEATS (0530 Hours) - Starting from the Sailing Center Parking lot on Gulf Boulevard, we generally do a mix of hill and fast flat repeats. Lights and helmets are required.
TUESDAY SPIN (1800 Hours) - This is Coach Lewis’ Spin Class at the Bardmoor Y. You need to be a member or request a day pass. Reserve a bike by calling the Y on Monday evening – 394 9622.
WEDNESDAY TRACK (0530 Hours) - We run on the Osceola Middle School track.
THURSDAY BRIDGE RIDE (0515 Hours) - Leave from Panera’s on West Bay Drive, ride to the Sand Key Bridge, do 4-5 repeats and return. How much more fun can you have! Lights and helmets are required.
FRIDAY RUN (0530 Hours) - It is coffee run time again - Yea! - but Abs will still follow.
SATURDAY RIDE (0630 Hours) - We are going to ride on the Suncoast Trail starting at Lutz Lake Fern Road.
SUNDAY RUN (0530 Hours) - An out and back run from Panera’s on West Bay Drive - You can pick your distance.
 

TRAINING AND RACING: The weather has been mostly cooperative so far this month. A little chilly or windy or wet but we were still able to get out every day. I guess the TriLewis bubble was over the track on Wednesday because it did not rain at all while we were there.
Mark and Jessica traveled to Naples for the half marathon on Sunday. We have at least 5 signed up for the Chilly Willy on February 5 and several registered for the Rock and Roll half on February 12. Good luck to all and keep us informed of how you do.
JANUARY MEETING: Our January meeting is this Thursday 1/19 at the Dan’s Island Club house (1600 Gulf Boulevard). Please email Coach Lewis or RSVP on line if you plan to attend. We will be discussing Cozumel and other upcoming “Club” races. We will start at 1800 hours.
COZUMEL IM: There is still time to sign up! We will discuss the accommodations at the meeting Thursday.
HITS OLYMPIC: This new race is on our club calendar for 3/24. It should be a lot of fun. Greg signed up for the half distance race on the 25th. There is a distance for everyone!
TRI CAMP: Please let us know if you are planning on attending or not. The camp dates are March 9-11. The cost is $225 and is inclusive the cabins, the NTC and meals. There is nothing else like it. :)
SOMETHING DIFFERENT: We are going to try to set up an early AM demo class at the Cross Fit Gym in Pinellas Park. If you would like to try something different, email Coach Lewis.
AVAILABLE TRAINING:
TUESDAY BIKE REPEATS (0530 Hours) - Starting from the Sailing Center Parking lot on Gulf Boulevard, we generally do a mix of hill and fast flat repeats. Lights and helmets are required.
TUESDAY SPIN (1800 Hours) - This is Coach Lewis’ Spin Class at the Bardmoor Y. You need to be a member or request a day pass. Reserve a bike by calling the Y on Monday evening – 394 9622.
WEDNESDAY TRACK (0530 Hours) - We run on the Osceola Middle School track. Wear your heart rate this week. We are going to do 12 minutes @ 75%, 12 @85% then 3 by 4 @ 95%
THURSDAY BRIDGE RIDE (0515 Hours) - Leave from Panera’s on West Bay Drive, ride to the Sand Key Bridge, do 4-5 repeats and return. How much more fun can you have! Lights and helmets are required.
FRIDAY RUN (0530 Hours) - We will do a 1 mile warm up followed by a 4 mile fast pace run. Abs will follow.
SATURDAY RIDE (0630 Hours) - We are going to ride on the Suncoast Trail starting at Lutz Lake Fern Road.
SUNDAY RUN (0530 Hours) - An out and back run from Panera’s on West Bay Drive - You can pick your distance.
 

TRAINING: Florida in January is a challenge. Last week we had some great mornings and some really cold mornings. Then there was Tuesday morning’s 40 mph gust. You just got to go out and do what you can. This week should be better with the help of a beautiful full moon.
ERIN’S ACCIDENT: Many of you have heard that Erin Westberg was hit by a car while riding on Gulf Boulevard Friday morning. She was just north of the Don in the bike lane when a car tuned right into a store and hit her. She has several broken ribs and is scheduled to have surgery on a badly broken clavicle on Monday. The driver of the car did not stick around to help - hopefully they will find out who it was. She will be a Bay Front for a few more days then will recover at home. Her helmet was totally mashed so fortunately her head was not. Be careful out there!
COZUMEL IM: And the list grows again - Joan, Leslie, Chuck, Robin, Lewis, Joel and now Scott. Just say yes ?
HITS OLYMPIC: This new race is on our club calendar for 3/24. It should be a lot of fun. Greg signed up for the half distance race on the 25th. There is a distance for everyone!
TRI CAMP: We received a few apps this week. Thanks! Please let us know this week if you are planning on attending or not. The camp dates are March 9-11. The cost is $225 and is inclusive the cabins, the NTC and meals.
JANUARY MEETING: Our meeting this month will be on Thursday 1/19. The location is still pending. It would be great to start the year out with a good turn out so we can discuss and plan the coming year.
AVAILABLE TRAINING:
TUESDAY BIKE REPEATS (0530 Hours) - Starting from the Sailing Center Parking lot on Gulf Boulevard, we generally do a mix of hill and fast flat repeats. Lights and helmets are required.
TUESDAY SPIN (1800 Hours) - This is Coach Lewis’ Spin Class at the Bardmoor Y. You need to be a member or request a day pass. Reserve a bike by calling the Y on Monday evening – 394 9622.
WEDNESDAY TRACK (0530 Hours) - We run on the Osceola Middle School track.
THURSDAY BRIDGE RIDE (0515 Hours) - Leave from Panera’s on West Bay Drive, ride to the Sand Key Bridge, do 4-5 repeats and return. How much more fun can you have! Lights and helmets are required.
FRIDAY RUN (0530 Hours) - We will run from the Y doing a 5 to 6 mile tempo run with strides. Abs will follow.
SATURDAY RIDE (0630 Hours) - We are going to ride on the Suncoast Trail starting at Lutz Lake Fern Road.
SUNDAY RUN (0530 Hours) - An out and back run from Panera’s on West Bay Drive - You can pick your distance.
 

Leslie, Joan and I visited Erin last evening at Bayfront Hospital. She is in good spirits, despite being bummed about how this might affect her training. We were all glad to know she will be okay. She is scheduled for surgery on Monday. Amy's parents are helping and Erin's mom is coming on Monday and will be in town for a week. I would like to see if we can help as a group with meals, etc. Any ideas are welcome.