Thank You TargeTraining

Starting the marathon & flying the TT flag © Van Pratt

Thanks to Rick, Eneas, Dom and the rest of the TargeTraining gang for your support. I think some of you believed this was possible even before I did. At least that's the way you've made me feel for as long as I've been a part of the TT family. I can honestly say that I would not be where I am without your help. I am truly honored to be associated with TargeTraining, and I am proud to represent you on and off the race course.

Thanks for three great years together. I look forward to many more.

Jordan Rapp
Winner, Ironman Canada 2009

Multisport Post-Season Preview

Baseball has the pennant race, basketball has March madness, football has the playoffs, and triathlon has the world championship season. TARGETRAINING is going to be well represented this fall when the multisport season culminates at the World Championship events.

Eneas Freyre will be racing in the 30-34 age-group at Duathlon World Championships in Concord N.C. on September 24-26th.

Mitch West will be taking on the 35-39 age-group at the legendary Ironman World Championships in Kona, HI on October 10th.

Dominic Gillen is taking on the challenge of the Xterra World Championships in the pro field in Maui, HI on October 25th.

Allie Lawler will be racing the tough 40-44 age-group women at the 70.3 (half-ironman) World Championships in Clearwater, FL on November 14th

TARGETRAINING September Destination Ride List

We have several destination rides planned for the month of September. The goal of the rides this month are to preview end of season race courses. We hope you can all join us on these great courses. We will have further details of the rides in our weekly "Group Class" email the week before each ride. Please contact Eneas or Dom if you are interested in signing up 203-227-6177.

9/6/09 Toughman Tri Course (Westchester, NY) 8AM
9/20/09 ITP Tri Course (Darien, CT) 8AM

Where are the Crosswinds?

Okay, I admit that there is NO good reason to blog a training ride. That said, I can't help myself. After 2 successive weekends of hurricanes rolling through (okay, tropical storms), I've decided to go indoors and take advantage of the fine facilities at TT. With the Kona course loaded on Netathlon, this was a great opportunity to scout out the hallowed grounds of Hawaii. On Saturday, I said hello and goodbye to the 6:00, 7:30, and 9:00 classes. Inspiration was drawn from a couple of thoughts I had throughout the morning: 1) "Wow, I'm glad I'm not doing Eneas' class right now, that looks REALLY hard!" and 2) "Wow, Patti Masarek is here for her FIRST indoor ride ever (and despite being scared to death) is crushing it (and crushing her husband Alan as well!)!
Bottom line, I did NOT complete the Kona course and limped off the bike at mile 100. No doubt I wouldn't have made it that long without seeing folks in all 3 classes turning themselves inside out! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Mitch

TARGETRAINING Client Serves Us Proudly

We wish TT client, Phil Lombardi, safe travels as he heads to Afghanistan for a 1 year tour of duty!