August Newletter 2020

Letter from the President

Hi Team!

The dog days of summer are upon us, and I think we can all agree it adds to the challenge of getting out and training or doing a simple workout. If you are lacking structure, or motivation, maybe write down your goals for the week, daily workouts, etc. and try to make those happen. Post on Facebook and see if anyone wants to join you (I did, and I got a running buddy for a long run!)

We have some group rides going out, if anyone wants to facilitate shorter, slower rides please feel free to reach out to Alan or Keith to help with coordinating it.

Know that each of you are important and we want to help keep everyone moving. We all are looking forward to a time where we can laugh, encourage, and joke around with each other.

Know that we are still meeting monthly as a board trying to figure out ways to get activities, events, and more going.

Keep moving, motion is the lotion- haha!

Melissa

NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

We have a couple of new members this past month!

Welcome to the team:

Jenna Willingham and Neil Kauppila

We now have 148 full members on the Triad Tri Team!

A.O.M

Athlete of the Month

Marty Owens

Say "hi" to Marty!

Marty is the Director of Track & Field, Cross Country and Women’s Triathlon @ Guilford College, and has been involved with triathlon since 1991.

His first triathlon was Ocean City Triathlon in New Jersey, he prefers the 70.3 and full distances the most.

A great racing/training tip from Marty, "Enjoy the journey as you prepare for your races and don’t focus solely on your results in regards to placement. We all participate in this slightly absurd sport for different reasons and we each define our own successes! "

Which is a great tip when training with a team and racing together, it is easy to compare yourself with teammates.

Marty has a favorite mantra which is,“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined” Henry David Thoreau

Thank you Marty and congratulations!

If you see Marty, be sure to congratulate him on being our AOM!

http://triadtriteam.com/aom.php'

TIP OF THE MONTH

Coach Karen Buxton

Beating the Heat: Tips for Endurance Athletes In Warm Climates

https://www.active.com/triathlon/articles/beating-the-heat-tips-for-endurance-athletes-in-warm-climates

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

From Chef Keith Gardiner

Individual Blackberry Crisps

For filling:

1 lb. fresh blackberries

Juice and zest of ½ lemon

1 Tbsp. corn starch

1/8 cup honey

½ tsp. cinnamon

For topping:

½ cup all-purpose flour

1/8 cup sugar

1/8 cup brown sugar

Pinch salt

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter

¼ cup rolled oats

¼ cup chopped walnuts

Method:

Combine all ingredients for filling together and set aside.
Add all ingredients for topping together and gently break up the butter using a fork or your hand until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Divide filling into four oven safe soufflé dishes, divide topping over filling.
Bake in a 350 degree F preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown.
Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Note: May substitute your favorite berry.