We're coming through the winter strong now team! Great job to all of our members that competed in races throughout the past month, including great showings at the Massacre Marathon, Northeast Duathlon, and Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon! We've got another couple of races coming up in March. First up is the first race in the 2017 TTT Race Series, the Hagan Stone Duathlon on March 11. Come on out and take advantage of your first big opportunity to score some points for the race series by racing or volunteering. Second is the Spears YMCA Indoor Tri on March 19, which the TTT is sponsoring! This will be an especially great opportunity for those new to triathlon to do an indoor tri with a shorter distance and a pool swim.

We've also got several volunteer opportunities that we're looking for help with over the course of the year. If you're interested in helping out the TTT and some local race organizers, please try to save these dates and come out and give us a hand. More information will be coming out in later newsletters and on the Facebook group, but for now here are the events and dates that we're looking for volunteers for:

Spears YMCA Indoor Tri - March 19
High Point Sprint Triathlon - August 12
Gibbs Growler Gallup - August 27
CannonBall Marathon/Half/5K - October 14

If you're able to volunteer for any of those, please contact me at TTT.President@gmail.com, or keep your eyes open on Facebook and in future newsletters to see how you can signup and participate. They're going to be great opportunities to help out the local race community, and promote the TTT at the same time.

Keep hoping that the weather stays nice through the Spring race season!

-Brian DeYoung



 
  
This month's Athlete of the Month is Eric Revell. Eric has been participating in triathlon for 3 years now, with his first tri being the sprint tri at Belews Lake. Eric is a great motivator and positive energy when you are around him.  When you see Eric, tell him  congrats on being  our AOM!




FEATURED ARTICLE

This month's Sponsor Spotlight is CrossFit Oak Ridge. 
 


CrossFit Oak Ridge offers small group, trainer led classes that can be adapted for both basic and advanced fitness levels. We utilize constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity. All CrossFit workouts consist of functional movements, and these movements reflect the best aspects of gymnastics, weightlifting, running, rowing, and more. Our members come from all walks of life - they are students, athletes, small business owners, stay-at-home moms and dads, schoolteachers, nurses, policemen, military, and others.

We also focus on helping our members understand proper and effective nutrition strategies designed to lower body fat and increase lean muscle mass which will sustain and protect the athlete.

We offer monthly, quarterly, and annual memberships, and discounts are available for students, first responders, and veterans. See our website for more information.

http://www.crossfitoakridge.com/

http://www.facebook.com/crossfitoakridgenc/

 
Friday, March 10, 6:30pm, Healing  Hands 
Ever wonder what exactly massage can do for you and your training? You're in luck! Joining us for our March TTT meeting will be Deandra Marinova from TTT sponsor Healing Hands Massage and Bodywork. Come out for a fun evening of MythBusters: Massage Edition. Deandra will be busting some myths about massage, sharing some excellent self care techniques for between workouts and massage appointments, and discussing how recovery is a necessity in your training routine. There will also be some Q&A time as well.

As usual, we will be in the community room at Earthfare on Battleground. Come at 6:30 to enjoy Earthfares hot and cold food bar and some social time with teammates. The talk will begin at 7.


Membership Renewals
- Just a reminder that most of us will have our renewals due in January. Download from our website and mail to 4 Altamont Ct, Greensboro, NC 27410

Strength Training for Triathletes Saturday, March, 4 at Cross Fit Oak Ridge. 
Join us for a private TTT strength training class, hosted by members Rose and Jonathan Hoyle. Come learn how integrating strength training and functional movement can improve your abilities in all of the areas of Triathlon. There will be some discussion about body positioning and posture, and some descriptions of basic extercises, followed by a workout. This is suitable for all levels of ability and skill, and the workout can be tailored to suit your specific needs.

So step outside your comfort zone and come join the TTT for some strength training!




TTT RACE SERIES 2017
Each year several local races are selected to use for the TTT Race Series. Racing, placing, volunteering, and sporting your team kit can earn you points for any of these races. See the Race Series Points tab on the team web page for more details.

The 2017 TTT Race Series includes the following races:

Hagan-Stone Park Duathlon - March 11th, 2017
Belews Lake Sprint Triathlon - April 8th, 2017
Belews Lake International Triathlon - April 8th, 2017 - Double Points!
Lake Brandt Triathlon - June 10, 2017
Nat Greene's Revenge Off Road Triathlon - June 10, 2017
High Point Sprint Triathlon - August 12th, 2017 - Double Points!
NC State Triathlon Championships - September 17th, 2017

Come join the fun either racing, volunteering or cheering your team on!
  




Monday Recovery Runs:
 Monday recovery run, starting at 6 PM from the Payless Shoes off Battleground.  These are paced to be slow and are about 3 miles long.  Anyone of any speed or ability is welcome to show up and run for as long or as little as you'd like, and socialize after the run is over.     

HIIT Indoor Training Sessions - check facebook or website for dates and times.                        
 
As with all workouts and events, consult the TTT Facebook page for any last minute changes.


OUR SPONSORS

Please support the businesses that support the Triad Triathlon Team. Visit our website for a complete list of sponsors and TTT discount providers

 

PLATINUM SPONSORS

 

 

 

  

GOLD  SPONSORS

 

   
   
  

SILVER SPONSORS

 

 
   
  
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