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TeamPsychTri Weekly Newsletter November 15, 2010
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Harry Williams 1:57:12 2nd M65-
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Michael Ervolina see story
Lisa Sandusky - 11:18:30
Nina Griffin - 13:48:45
Laura Toll 26: 57 2nd Place
Mark Davis 26:57
Beverly Davis
Sharon Evering 21:52
James Cass 22:11
Jim Martin 27:42
Andrea Toll 35:19
Lindsay Fisher 35:19
Phil Findley 22:48
To see more pictures click http://teampsychtri.com/photos.html
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by Michael Ervolina
It came to an end on
a dark street in Pa-
nama City Beach. I
lay crumpled on the
ground in pain, my
stop watch read
16:51 and I just
passed mile marker
25. In the distance I
could hear the cheer
of the crowd and
Mike Reilly's voice
saying those won-
derful words "...you
are an Iron-
man." But, for this
year at least, those
words would not be
for me.
Three days before the race, I hit the beach for a warm up swim. The Gulf's conditions were better suited to
surfing than swimming, with six foot waves pushing me back to shore. The current pushed hard, so I found
myself almost swimming in place. Not being a strong swimmer, I hoped it would calm down or I was in for a
very short day.
One of the many aspects of Ironman is that you are expected to complete each discipline in a certain amount of
time. You must complete the swim in two hours twenty minutes, for example. At the athletes meeting I
memorized the cutoff times, I wanted to make certain that I made each of them.
All along I felt that if I could make it through the swim, I could make it the rest of the day. I awoke on race
day to much calmer seas. It felt as if today would be my day. My wife, Robin, and daughter Alyss walked me
down to the swim and gave me encouragement, I would take that with me for the rest of the day.
DNF Does not define you.
Spirit and courage define your sportsmanship
The current was still strong and
pushed all but the strongest swim-
mers off course. I made the first
1.2 mile lap before the 1:15 cut-
off. But, my second lap involved
a diagonal swim against the cur-
rent, which slowed me down. By
the time I hit the shore I was only
5 minutes away from being elimi-
nated. I had to be on my bike in
15 minutes or my day was over. I
saw Robin at the beach cheering
me on, it was a wonderful sight. I
was in a bit disoriented coming
out of the water, but quickly re-
covered.
The bike leg had some challenging
points, mostly the 15 mile an hour
winds would chill the bones and
slow the bike. But finishing my
bike with a strong split, I felt great
going into the run. Coming out of
the changing tent were Robin and
Alyss taking pictures, it was going
to be a great run, I could feel it.
I decided that a 15 minute mile would enable me to conserve energy and beat all of the remaining cut offs. As
I set out on my run I was energized by all the people that came out to cheer us on. Most of them were locals
and they really went all out, many of them in costumes or with cute signs. Things were right on track, until
about mile 10. My back began to feel sore, I assumed it was just some fatigue and I kept pushing on. I made
the first 13.1 mile lap and once again saw Robin's smiling face. She said to me "You got this!".
Then came mile 17, my back pain had become more pronounced and my 15 minute miles became 17-18 min-
utes. But, I still had plenty of time to finish. I'm not sure at what point it happened, but someone passed me
and said "Are you all right?" I realized that I was completely bent over, trying to run. By mile 18 my lower
back was in full spasm. Even as I tried to stand up, I couldn't. And every step was painful. But, I pressed
on. I imagine I was quite a sight, walking bent over like a cave man. When I would pass aid stations they
would say "Are you ok?" "Yep, I'm fine." But, I wasn't.
Michael preparing to venture into the Gulf
of Mexico
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FLAT REPAIR CLASS
We will now be scheduling
our Free Flat Repair Class
every third Tuesday of every
month. The next class will be
September 21st at 7:00 p.m.
Hope to see you all there.
SHOP RIDE IS BACK !!
The shop ride is back. Sundays
7:30 a.m. meeting in front of the
store going to Safety Harbor and
back. This seems to be a favorite
route of all the riders and look
forward to seeing everyone come
out for the ride. This is a "A"
group ride and should possess
the skills to ride in a pack safely
and be able to go 40-60 miles
averaging 18-24 mph. With that
said it is a no drop ride.
After a hard swashbuckle bashing to the face I get my cosmetic dentistry done at...
Bulnes & Buckenheimer!
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Your Bike Shop for Team Psych Bike Jerseys and Full Sublimated Tech T Shirt
The course got darker, colder, and emptier and I
moved slower and slower. The only thing that was
increasing was the pain. I ticked off the
miles...19...20...21...22. By mile 24 I was in complete
pain, I couldn't run, I couldn't stand up, and I couldn't
stop.
It was during those painful seven miles that I learned
the most. I learned that I could handle anything that
was thrown at me as long as I had the right atti-
tude. On those dark lonely roads I learned that failure
comes in not starting, not in not finishing. I realized
how blessed I am to have an incredible family and a
wonderful group of friends. I have been overwhelmed
by love and support.
Until I hear the words "...you are an Ironman", this will remain unfinished business. I will try again and continue until I
succeed in crossing the finish line. I view this day not as a failure to finish, but as a success to be built upon.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5
Richards Run
5K Ybor City
Friday Evening
6
AquathonWinter
Garden
7
Tri Rock Series
Orlando
8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26
Turkey Trot
27
28 29 30
November 2010
San Antonio Hill Beginners ride. Saturday 8:00 am This is a 25 mile out and back. You must have com-pleted this distance before doing this ride is the only rec-ommendation. Will not let you get lost or left behind. Email Mark at [email protected] for directions.
7:30 am Saturday Urban Ride @ Carrollwood Bike Shop 7:30 am Sunday Suncoast Ride @ Suncoast Bike Shop
Inaugural Key West Triathlon December 5th Sprint & Olympic http://www.trikw.com/
index.php This RACE IS CAPPED ! Sold Out
This week Team Psych donates $230 to
Voices for Children Hillsborough Guardian Ad Litem
Foundation To donate click:
http://www.vfcgal.org/
Im kinda like Robin Hood
arent I ?
January 15th
Season Opening Party Toasting 2011 Sponsors,
2010 Triathletes of the Month
2010 Triathlete Awards
More info coming.
Team Members & invited guests
November 21 Ironman Ari-
zona Paul Hough
Novenmber 28
Iron Man Cozumel Todd Knowlson
December 18 Say No To Drugs
5zk 10K
http://www.horrible-hundred.com/
Pre-registration is open and closes on November 18th, 2010. Registration fees:
$35.00 pre-registered, $40.00 day of the event.
Complimentary 2010 Horrible Hundred Performance Shirt or Polar Water
Bottle
Register before November 8th to receive your complimentary performance shirt
or Polar Water Bottle. This year new shirt sizes for ladies and men.
2005 Felt S22, (superlite) tri bike. It is a 50cm aluminum frame . The bike has carbon forks, seat post and aerobars. The components are shimano. I just put on a new drive train. It has 650 Easton wheels, includes computer as well. I don't have accurate mileage, however it has been ridden & is in good condition. 650 American Classic 58mm deep dish carbon fiber wheels. Contact Chris [email protected]
Classifieds are without any cost to any team member. To have your classified ad with this publication just email EL
Fuego at [email protected]
I am selling a Broyhill Attic Heirlooms nightstand and dresser. The night stand alone cost $579. I have attached a picture of the nightstand, but mine is in white. Please let me know if anyone is interested. I think the dresser sells for $1,900. I will sell both for $700.00. Please forward to anyone you think might be interested, I really need to start emptying the house! My loss, your gain! [email protected]
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Membership concerns, New Members and Renewals
are now being handled by Beverly Davis. She can be
contacted at [email protected]
New Members
Jay Gallagher
Marie Gallagher
Bethanny Gallagher
Joseph Gallagher
Mike Ervolina
John Patrick