Happy Turkey Day from all of us at TARGETRAINING. Eneas is away with his family at the Cape, Dom is sitting out racing tomorrow to spend time with his family, but a bunch of TT'ers will be at the local Turkey Trot race in Southport/Westport CT.

Eat well, enjoy the next few days. We are open on Friday and the entire weekend and have plenty of sweating to do. This is the beginning of the holiday season. Enjoy!

How I spent my Thanksgiving vacation?

On the slopes of Aspen? Nope. The beaches of Miami? Nope. On a borrowed cross bike I rode all over the beautiful and exotic Sherwood Island. As an added bonus I had Eneas riding next to me. That's right, I started a weeks vacation with a one-on-one training session with Eneas.

Eneas has gotten me to ride harder and stronger than I thought possible. Our one-on-one sessions have made me a better more confident rider. Not once have a left a session without the burn.

Feels something like this:

Everyone should experience a one-on-one training session with Eneas.
Painful yet rewarding. I can't wait for our next one.

Chris

Update from Ironman Arizona

This past Sunday (11/23) was the second edition of the Ironman in Arizona, as NASports decided to move the race from April to November in an effort to get more reliable weather. With perfect conditions, it certainly proved to be a good decision. After a much improved swim from April, I exited the water in good position. Heading out onto the bike course, I felt really great and quickly started moving towards the front of the race. 112 miles later, I had closed to less than two minutes on the two leaders, setting the fastest bike split and a new bike course record of 4:26:12. Out on the run, I moved into the lead(!!) around mile 5 and held that position with Chris Lieto running step for step with me until I pulled away at mile 9 and was the solo leader until mile 18, when my legs started to give out a bit. I got passed by eventual winner Andreas Raelert of Germany and also Chris Lieto at that point. I went through a rough patch, but manged to come around and closed to within 20 seconds of catching Lieto for 2nd by the finish. My 2:58:43 marathon was my first time under 3-hours for the marathon and helped me to break the old course record and the 8:20 barrier with a time of 8:19:45.

Thank you TargeTraining for all your help and support in 2008. It was great season. The legs are sore, but I think they'll be ready in 2009!

© Clarke Rodgers, SportZFoto.com

Tale of the Tape
Ironman Arizona II
Nov. 23 - Tempe, AZ
1.2mile swim - 112mile bike - 26.2mile run
Place: 3rd
Total Time: 8:19:45
Margin Back From Winner: 5:29
Swim Time: 50:28
Bike Time: 4:26:12 *fastest bike split and new bike course record
Run Time: 2:58:43

Retül system, The future of bicycle fitting.

We here at Targetraining are very pleased to be offering bicycle fitting featuring the Retul system. Retul is truly the future of the bicycle fit. Whether it's Road, Cyclocross, Triathlon, or MTB, Retul is the best way to take advantage proper Biomechanics. The retul system has been used by a number of top professional athletes and weekend worriers alike. Both the Pro, and everyday riders will benefit from added comfort for long rides and increased power and speed.

Here is a great article about how 4th place Tour de France rider Christian Vande Velde and his Garmin-Chipotle team take advantage of this great tool.

Cranbury Park Challenge -Results-

TARGETRAINING hosted the 1st Annual Cranbury Park Challenge on Sunday Nov.23rd. Fifty runners braved the sub-30 degree temperatures to run two 5K loops in Norwalk's Cranbury Park. The trail was a mix of ups and downs, twists and turns. Everyone appeared to have a good time despite the cold. (the water at the aid stations froze!) We thank all of you for comming out and hope you will tell a friend about the race and join us again next November. Also, look for more events hosted by TARGETRAINING in the Spring. Results are posted below. Thanks....

2008 Targetraining Cranbury Park Challenge
November 23, 2008
6 Miles, Norwalk, CT
Cold (28F), sunny, dry.
MEN'S WINNER: Dave James - 41:14
WOMEN'S WINNER: Tina Senft - 47:26

PLACE FINISHER TIME PACE

1 Dave James, 30, Trumbull, CT 41:14 6:49
2 Max Viega, 41, Danbury, CT 41:54 6:55
3 Thomas Moloney, 24, New York, NY 46:48 7:44
4 Tina Senft, 24*, Stratford, CT 47:26 7:50
5 Sharon Lemberger, 35*, Stamford, CT 48:18 7:59
6 M30 Michael Brown, 39, Northport, NY 48:27 8:00
7 M40 Tim Delahaunty, 40, New Canaan, CT 48:38 8:02
8 M50 John Krasniewicz, 57, Old Greenwich, CT 49:34 8:12
9 M30 Michael Rodgers, 33, Brooklyn, CT 49:56 8:15
10 M40 David Hoffman, 44, Rowayton, CT 50:25 8:20
11 M50 Kevin Cunningham, 50, Rye, NY 51:31 8:31
12 M30 Jon Heuer, 31, Norwalk, CT 51:34 8:31
13 M40 Wayne Zimmerman, 44, Weston, CT 51:44 8:33
14 M30 Nick Cimiuello, 30, Trumbull, CT 52:18 8:39
15 Kimberly Driscoll, 47*, Fairfield, CT 52:21 8:39
16 M30 Eneaa Freyre, 32, Norwalk, CT 52:25 8:40
17 M30 David Jones, 35, Stamford, CT 52:26 8:40
18 W30 Tammy Kiernan, 35*, Norwalk, CT 52:28 8:40
19 M30 Dan Soi, 32, Darien, CT 52:54 8:44
20 M40 Steve Baz, 48, Wilton, CT 53:43 8:53
21 W30 Brittany Chamberlin, 31*, Westport, CT 53:47 8:53
22 M30 Jason Martin, 35, Westport, CT 53:48 8:54
23 W30 Sarah Schneider, 32*, Rowayton, CT 54:55 9:05
24 M40 Craig Gambrill, 42, Norwalk, CT 55:22 9:09
25 M40 Ted Rawson, 44, Norwalk, CT 56:41 9:22
26 W30 Natasha Parvizian, 33*, Westport, CT 57:22 9:29
27 W30 Heather Schneider, 36*, Rowayton, CT 59:17 9:48
28 W20 Megan Kelly, 29*, Stamford, CT 59:28 9:50
29 M40 Steve McLeod, 40, Greenwich, CT 59:32 9:50
30 W40 Lisa Tirado, 41*, Stamford, CT 59:54 9:54
31 M20 Louis Chiaia, 28, Norwalk, CT 59:59 9:55
32 W30 Susan Roddy, 32*, Rowayton, CT 1:00:01 9:55
33 W20 Lauren Whyte, 29*, Cos Cob, CT 1:00:21 9:58
34 W30 Melissa Lemieux, 31*, Danbury, CT 1:00:22 9:59
35 W30 Susan Carlucci, 36*, Norwalk, CT 1:00:48 10:03
36 M50 Terry O'Connell, 52, Stamford, CT 1:00:49 10:03
37 W20 Jessica Arrien, 25*, Bridgeport, CT 1:00:51 10:03
38 M40 Michael Cohen, 42, Redding, CT 1:01:17 10:08
39 W20 Brittany Steel, 28*, Westport, CT 1:01:48 10:13
40 M30 Eric Roddy, 32, Rowayton, CT 1:03:55 10:34
41 M20 Jonathan Steel, 28, Westport, CT 1:04:06 10:36
42 M40 Andrew Hersam, 45, Darien, CT 1:05:00 10:45
43 M60 Francis Roddy, 61, Huntingdon Valley, PA 1:05:08 10:46
44 M40 Bruce Koffsky, 48, Weston, CT 1:05:11 10:46
45 W40 Jeanette Trujillo, 47*, Norwalk, CT 1:07:19 11:08
46 W50 Carla Wolters, 58*, Norwalk, CT 1:07:20 11:08
47 M40 Erik Ruge, 41, Stamford, CT 1:09:09 11:26
48 M40 Alan Masarek, 48, Weston, CT 1:12:36 12:00
49 W30 Aimilia Gnospelius, 37*, Fairfield, CT 1:13:48 12:12
50 W30 Maine Morgan, 37*, Darien, CT 1:13:53 12:13
"*" indicates females

2 finishers among Men 20 - 29
9 finishers among Men 30 - 39
12 finishers among Men 40 - 49
3 finishers among Men 50 - 59
1 finishers among Men 60 - 69
4 finishers among Women 20 - 29
11 finishers among Women 30 - 39
2 finishers among Women 40 - 49
1 finishers among Women 50 - 59
30 male finishers
21 female finishers
51 total finishers

AGE GROUP FINISHERS CLASS
PLACE PLACE FINISHER TIME PACE

Open Men
1 1 M30 Dave James, 30, Trumbull, CT 41:14 6:49
2 2 M40 Max Viega, 41, Danbury, CT 41:54 6:55
3 3 M20 Thomas Moloney, 24, New York, NY 46:48 7:44
Open Women
1 1 W20 Tina Senft, 24, Stratford, CT 47:26 7:50
2 2 W30 Sharon Lemberger, 35, Stamford, CT 48:18 7:59
3 3 W40 Kimberly Driscoll, 47, Fairfield, CT 52:21 8:39
Men 20 - 29
21 1 Louis Chiaia, 28, Norwalk, CT 59:59 9:55
25 2 Jonathan Steel, 28, Westport, CT 1:04:06 10:36
Men 30 - 39
4 1 Michael Brown, 39, Northport, NY 48:27 8:00
7 2 Michael Rodgers, 33, Brooklyn, CT 49:56 8:15
10 3 Jon Heuer, 31, Norwalk, CT 51:34 8:31
Men 40 - 49
5 1 Tim Delahaunty, 40, New Canaan, CT 48:38 8:02
8 2 David Hoffman, 44, Rowayton, CT 50:25 8:20
11 3 Wayne Zimmerman, 44, Weston, CT 51:44 8:33
Men 50 - 59
6 1 John Krasniewicz, 57, Old Greenwich, CT 49:34 8:12
9 2 Kevin Cunningham, 50, Rye, NY 51:31 8:31
22 3 Terry O'Connell, 52, Stamford, CT 1:00:49 10:03
Men 60 - 69
27 1 Francis Roddy, 61, Huntingdon Valley, PA 1:05:08 10:46
Women 20 - 29
9 1 Megan Kelly, 29, Stamford, CT 59:28 9:50
12 2 Lauren Whyte, 29, Cos Cob, CT 1:00:21 9:58
15 3 Jessica Arrien, 25, Bridgeport, CT 1:00:51 10:03
Women 30 - 39
4 1 Tammy Kiernan, 35, Norwalk, CT 52:28 8:40
5 2 Brittany Chamberlin, 31, Westport, CT 53:47 8:53
6 3 Sarah Schneider, 32, Rowayton, CT 54:55 9:05
Women 40 - 49
10 1 Lisa Tirado, 41, Stamford, CT 59:54 9:54
18 2 Jeanette Trujillo, 47, Norwalk, CT 1:07:19 11:08
Women 50 - 59
19 1 Carla Wolters, 58, Norwalk, CT 1:07:20 11:08