October Newsletter 2020

Letter from the President

Happy Fall Ya’ll,

Hope you all are doing well, enjoying the cooler temps. It looks like we are going to have a great showing at Natty Green Sprint Tri this upcoming Saturday. Due to current conditions, we will not have the tent out, nor can they have spectators. We are grateful at how hard Rich and Libby have worked to get some races going for us this year. Cheer your teammates on virtually!

Please read below as we have many things happening these last months of the year. Membership renewal/registration. The board decided to offer a bigger discount for the month of October, due to us not being able to do many “live” events. We hope you take advantage of that $20 discount. For November and December, the discount is $10. More information below.

Other items to be on the look out for, elections coming up, this will be done electronically by email/survey monkey. Kit orders are scheduled to start October 15^th, we have requested sample kits for sizing purposes for those who want to take advantage of that.

We will keep you updated with more details as these all get closer, for now stay safe, healthy and keep moving!

Melissa Roberts

Team Store is now open!

Link to team gear:

https://tinyurl.com/TTTWebStore

A.O.M

Athlete of the Month

Tom Siebold

Say "hi" to Tom!

Tom is a staple on the team, you see him at races, training rides and usually it is with his wife, Kim (pictured with him in case you didn't know who that was, haha). Tom has been doing triathlons for 15 years now, and not slowing down! His favorite race was the Racine 70.3, "I liked the swim in Lake Michigan and the run in the bluffs." He also recommends "80/20 Triathlon", (Matt Fitzgerald) and Joe Friel as a good source for training. If you have a moment to chat with Tom, you will find his witty humor entertaining and that he doesn't take himself too seriously in triathlon, but enjoys taking training, "slow and easy". Thanks Tom!

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

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

New Members:

Welcome our new members: Eva Bach and Ryan Woods

Team News/Events

Team Kit Orders- October 15-22

The team kit store (with Wattie Ink) will open for team orders.

We are getting a sizing kit sent for those who aren't sure of sizing.

Team Membership Registration/Renewal Time

We are offering a $20 discount if you register/renew October 1st-31st.

Click here to register:

https://runsignup.com/Club/NC/Greensboro/TriadTriTeam

The discount code is: TTTRENEW21.

TTT Board Elections

Members will be getting a survey monkey to cast their vote for the 2021 TTT Board.

We will announce the new board at the holiday party.

Belews to Brews 70.3

Hosted by E3, October 24th @7am

Click here for details:

http://www.e3endure.com/2020-b2b-half-ironman

Annual Holiday Party- Saturday, December 5th

The board is hoping to have this event live,

more details to come, but mark your calendars if you can make it!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TriadTriTeam/

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

From Chef Keith Gardiner

Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl Energy Balls

INGREDIENTS

1 cup pitted dates (I used honey dates but medjool work too)*
1 1/2 cups unsalted cashews
1/3 cup nutritional yeast**
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup dried strawberries
optional: pinch of sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Add dates to food processor and process until broken up into pea-sized bits.
Add cashews, nutritional yeast, vanilla and sea salt.
Process until well-combined. Mixture should come together into a large ball.
Remove just over 1/2 of mixture (a little under 2/3) and set aside.
Add in dried strawberries and process until strawberries are well combined with remaining mixture.
Roll both the strawberry and plain mixture into 18 teaspoon sized balls.
Squish one of each flavor ball together and roll until they come together into one swirl ball.
Continue the process until all balls have been squished.
Place in the freezer for 15 mins before storing in the refrigerator for up to one month.

NOTES

*Make sure your dates are sticky. If not, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes to soften and then drain. ** Nutritional yeast is what gives it a cheesy taste. Feel free to omit but it won’t taste as “cheesecakey”