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.:Lava Sports :.


The Lava story goes back to 1983 when founder Kelmer Beck began training in Hawaii along the Kona Lava fields for the Ironman Triathlon World Championships. Kelmer's applied balanced nutrition and secure training principals to achieve a healthy and rewarding career in endurance sports. Lava Gel's 100% natural energizing nutrients are a proprietary blend of quality complex carbohydrates with medium and low DE levels. (Dextrose Equivalent). Designed for Athletes by Athletes, Lava's premium ingredients and electrolyte enriched gourmet formula is a favorite with endurance athletes throughout the world.

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January Duathlon presented by RUNJUNK.com .:. What goes DOWN must come UP .:.

TCSD January Duathlon
Sponsored by RunJunk.com
January 10, 2009  7am

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The February duathlon brings you through the beautiful rolling hills of some of San Diego's newest neighborhoods. The motto here is what goes down must go up! The duathlon will start at Black Mountain Ranch Community Park as your transition area. The runs will be on the scenic trails branching off from the park. The first run......

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Understanding the 4th Leg of Triathlon: Nutrition .:. By: Kim Mueller, MS, RD .:.

Understanding the 4th Leg of Triathlon: Nutrition 

 By: Kim Mueller, MS, RD

  If you are like the average triathlete, your competitive personality type drives you to train at high levels as means to achieve specific performance goals whether it be breaking 3 hours in an Olympic Distance triathlon, earning a slot to the one of the covenanted Ironman World Championships or merely finishing your first triathlon. While most training programs instruct on optimal swim-bike-run training routine, 

 

 

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ICE vs. NO ICE .:. Dr. Victor J. Runco .:.

ICE vs. NO ICE 

 

We have all heard the old sports medicine mnemonic “RICE”.  It stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.  These simple but sometimes effective concepts are meant to be applied following TRAUMATIC sports injuries.  Recently the sports medicine community has challenged the value of icing following injury and especially the value of icing a CHRONIC injury. 

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Ironman Conversation with Daniel Derkacs .:. From October 2008 Newsletter .:.

  

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down and talking triathlonwith TCSD member, Daniel Derkacs. Daniel qualified for Kona this year with his super fast 9:51:32 at Ironman Coeur d’Alene. Please join me as we get to know this authentic great guy! [More....]

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 :: Other Stories ::
Challenged Athletes Foundation -- San Diego Triathlon Challenge
What makes TCSD and triathlon so great? -- Two new members tell the tale
March Club Race Report --
TCSD Member Story - Tsuyoshi Yoshino --
Barefoot Running -- TCSD member Tsuyoshi Yoshino
Brazilian triathlete no longer lost in translation --
 :: Adopt the Pet of the Month ::

Faith .:.
Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever mix Color: Black/Brown Brindle Age: Three years Sex: Female Hair: Short Adoption Fee: $100 Identification number: 13778 Faith is a sweet and playful three-year-old Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever mix looking for a new home. Due to the fact that Faith is still learning to share her toys and treats, she will do best in a home with adults-only, or with children 12 and older. Faith enjoys playing with other dogs and may enjoy having another playful dog friend in her new home. Check back soon for more detailed information on this pet - or visit us in person at the San Diego Humane Society to see all of our great available pets. ADOPTION INFORMATION: San Diego Humane Society and SPCA pets are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and microchipped (some small animals, reptiles and birds excepted) prior to adoption. Please note that in order to make the best match possible, potential adopters must come to the Society in person to meet with an adoption counselor and complete the adoption process. All members of the household (including other pets, if possible) should be present to ensure the chosen pet is compatible with everyone. We do not place holds or do adoptions over the phone and we do not ship pets.
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 :: Featured Events ::
Ironman Austria - 2004
Thursday, January 08
TCSD Networking and Newbie Meeting at Hi-Tech Bikes
Saturday, January 10
January RUNJUNK.com Duathlon
Saturday, January 31
Indoor Triathlon #2 - Pure Fitness, Carlsbad
Monday, January 12
Beginner’s Meeting and Triathlon 101 at B&L Bikes
Wednesday, January 14
BYOC Seminar- Optimizing the Training Effect by Tracking & Planning Exertion Levels‏
Saturday, January 17
Indoor Triathlon #1 - Wave House Athletic Club
Sunday, January 18
REAL Beginners Bike Ride
Thursday, January 29
January Club Meeting w/ Craig Alexander
 :: Upcoming Events ::

Monday, January 5
6:00 PM -- ErgVideo and Computrainer cycling at Coastal Sports and Wellness

Tuesday, January 6
6:00 AM -- Bike Ride - Solana Beach
6:30 AM -- Bike Workout - Point Loma
6:00 PM -- Track Workout - Carlsbad

Wednesday, January 7
5:30 PM -- MTB Ride - Penasquitos
6:00 PM -- Bike Ride - Coronado
7:00 PM -- Winter Spin Class with Rehab United

Thursday, January 8
6:00 AM -- Bike Ride - Solana Beach
6:30 AM -- Bike Workout - Point Loma
5:30 PM -- East county Trail Run
6:00 PM -- TCSD Networking and Newbie Meeting at Hi-Tech Bikes

Friday, January 9
6:30 AM -- Ocean Swim - Solana Beach

Saturday, January 10
7:00 AM -- January RUNJUNK.com Duathlon
8:00 AM -- Bike Ride - Del Mar

Sunday, January 11
8:00 AM -- Ocean Swim & Run - Del Mar

Monday, January 12
6:00 PM -- ErgVideo and Computrainer cycling at Coastal Sports and Wellness
6:00 PM -- Beginner’s Meeting and Triathlon 101 at B&L Bikes
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Ironman Interview - Lynn Trimble
Race Results - April Club Race
Race Reports - Club Race
Bike Routes - Pine Valley Duathlon
Ironman Training Plans - Full Vineman
Club Gear - TCSD Tee Shirts
Race Discounts - Pacific Sports
Sponsor Discounts - Cassidy Massage

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.:Hi-Tech Bikes :.


Hi-Tech Bikes has more certified fitters than any other California shop and is your source for tri bikes by Kuota, QR, Orbea, Litespeed, Bianchi and custom bikes by Guru, Serotta, Litespeed and QR. We have wetsuits and apparel by QR, Zoot, Profile, DeSoto and X-Terra as well as an extensive line of accessories. Located 7638 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92111