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Hotsheet
July 6, 2007
by Tim Sheeper
In this edition:

Summer Races

Nearly every weekend from late July through the end of September will be filled with competitions.  Most of the races are local traditions and I plan on preparing the team for a fantastic late season push for these predominantly Olympic distance races.  Here is the upcoming schedule:

1. Vineman 70.3-July 22
2. AquaBike Half or Full-Aug 4
3. Folsom Olympic-Team Scored Event-Aug 12
4. Pacific Grove-Sept 8
5. Sentinel-Sept 23
6. Tinley's Dirty Adventure Weekend-Sept 28-30


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Vineman 70.3

The Vineman 70.3 is approaching on Sunday July 22.  This will be a team focus event as we will have over a dozen athletes taking part.  Our weekend and evening workouts will be geared towards this event for the next two weeks.


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Vineman Aqua Bike

Due to a high participation rate, this has become a spur of the moment event for the team.  The Aqua Bike on August 4, 2007 is an event consisting of swimming and cycling.  The race takes place 2 weeks after the Vineman 70.3 at the same venue in the Russian River area.  This is great for the athletes preparing for an upcoming Ironman since the run does not need to be endured.  Also athletes with Ironman aspirations could get a little taste of the beast.  There are 4 race options on the day. 
1. Full Aqua Bike-2.4 swim, 112 bike
2. Half Aqua Bike-1.2 swim, 56 bike
3. Vineman-2.4 swim, 112 Bike, 26.2 run
4. Barb's Race-Women's only Half Ironman

Race spots are still available.  Just go to www.vineman.com


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Splash and Dash

This is a new swim and run event at Stevens Creek Reservoir.  It is on our team schedule for next Thursday night.  Here is the communication from the race director.

Bay Area Triathletes:
Well the interest in the race series is definitely growing!  We are less then a week out from race 2.
The next race is Thursday, July 12th 6:30pm
We have athletes representing the following groups:

Tribe Triathlon
Kain Performance
Waters/ALCIS
Silicon Valley Triathlon Club
Stanford University Triathlon Team
Olympic Club Triathlon Team
Santa Cruz Triathlon Club
Team Sheeper

We are expecting a large race day sign up, but we really appreciate anyone that can sign up online because it really helps us organize and plan better.

For race information please go to:
www.adfsportsmarketing.com
You can sign up at active:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1463353


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Roz Savage

Do you remember the lady who came and spoke to our group about rowing solo across the Atlantic?  Well, she is embarking on her multi-year adventure to be the first women to ever row across the Pacific Ocean.  She leaves from the Presidio Yacht Club in San Francisco on Tuesday July 10 at noon.  I will give periodic updates on her progress.


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Endurance Performance Training Centers

Endurance as they are known, is opening a second location in San Francisco this week.  They are taking their successful model of physiologically testing individuals and then producing training programs as well as offering stationary bike training sessions based on personal wattage information.  This highly motivated group of professionals including physiologists and coaches can give athletes that elusive edge needed when attempting to optimize personal potential.  Talk to Kelly Couch about her training and testing with the Endurance organization, or their contact information is as follows:
Matt Dixon, MSC
Endurance Performance Training Centers
W: 415.380.9629
C:  323.481.3401
www.enduranceptc.com


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Michelle Santilhano

What an incredible endurance athlete.  Michelle is a newer member of our team originally hailing from South Africa.  Michelle pulled off an amazing double last weekend that may never be duplicated again.

First, on Sunday June 24, she completed the Western States 100 mile running race in 29 hours.  Then, 6 days later she completed a marathon.  By the way that was a marathon swim in New York State.  She swam 18 miles across St. George Lake into a 30 mph gale.

Did I mention she showed up to morning swim workout the day after Western States and that she was just accepted into the 2007 Ultraman.

What have you done lately?


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Heather's Skirts

Team member Heather Langendorfer is running a promotion for women runners doing the San Francisco Marathon.  Heather has an expo booth at the marathon to showcase her line of running apparel and is looking for runners to support her running skirt company. 

If you are running or know some female who is, please contact Heather at:
frontrunners@atalanta-athleticwear.com


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Mountain Biking in July

The last two Thursday nights in July will be dedicated to Mountain Biking.  One ride will be through Arastradero Preserve and the other ride will head to the top of dirt Alpine.

Check the calendar when I finally get to filling in the days.


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