The first weekend in May brought some colder, damp weather, but that did not slow our athletes down:) First up, Pete Kavalus tackled Monticelloman 1/2 Ironman. Pete won his age group and almost broke the 5 hour mark coming in at 5:04. Strong start!!! Coach Kristin tackled Devilman 1/2 lite distance along with Bridget Coll-Sherratt and Alminda Brundyn. Kristin finished 6th in her AG, while Bridget finished in 3rd in AG. Alminda finished strong and followed that up with a 1/2 marathon on Sunday. Please check back for more updates and results.

Coming up:
Ride this Saturday @ 7:15 Meyersville circle.

Thurs May 17th @ 6PM. Doc and Sok preview ride at Watchung Lake. Bring a helmet.

Sat May 19th-Jerseyman Triathlon

Sun May 20th-Doc and Sok Triathlon

Sat June 2- Start-tri/Berkeley Hts Kids Triathlon. Ages 7-12.

Thurs-Sun June 7-10- Annual Lake Placid Start-tri Triathlon Camp. See camp page for details.

See you on the roads and at the races…

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For many of us living in the northeast, May represents the beginning of the local Triathlon racing season. For many Start-tri athletes and coaches, it means putting their hard winter and spring work to the test. This weekend, coach Kristin will be tackling Devilman Triathlon in southern NJ and Pete Kavalus will be traveling to VA to tackle Monticelloman, while others look to wait a few weeks to open their season at Jerseyman, Doc and Sok, Harriman 1/2 IM and Red Bank Tris. Good luck to all. Please check back to see the latest results.

Other news/Upcoming events:

Group Ride this Saturday 5-5-12. Meyersville Circle. Time TBD. Email me.

Doc and Sok Preview Ride. Thursday May 17th @ 6PM. Bring helmet and meet at Watchung Lake (small parking lot by lake).

Wednesday May 23rd, 2012. Time Trial (12.0 mi) will begin promptly at 6:30 with riders going off at timed intervals. The course will be available for pre-riding at your discretion. Course will NOT be marked with signs, nor closed to traffic. This is the course http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2884861 Riders must familiarize themselves with course ahead of time. Cash for winners!

Train smart, Race fast….
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CNN Fit Nation athlete, Denise Castelli, to participate at the Doc and Sok Triathlon on Sunday May 20th, 2012 in Watchung. Denise will take part in a relay for this event along with Mickey Cassu, owner of Start-tri.com. Denise was chosen as a CNN Fit Nation athlete from thousands of entries across the country.

More about Denise Castelli. Denise has been an athlete all her life. Playing collegiate softball as an All American, she suffered a traumatic leg break which lead to a below the knee amputation. Wanting to reclaim her life as an athlete, she saw an opportunity through CNN”s Fit Nation. She is now part of the “Sexy Seven”, a group of 7 people from around the country chosen by Dr. Sanjay Gupta from CNN. They are featured on CNN.com as well as on CNN network along with Dr. Gupta. Their nine months of training culminate at the Malibu Triathlon in September of this year.

Denise is being coached by local coaches Mickey Cassu and Kristin Cacicedo, both from Berkeley Heights. Both are triathlon coaches with Start-Tri.com, and were chosen by CNN to work with Denise this year. While not working with Denise in the pool or out on the road, both Mickey and Kristin are doing some training of their own. On July 22nd, they will be competing at Ironman Lake Placid – Mickey’s 5th attempt at the distance and Kristin’s 2nd. See www.Start-tri.com

More about the Doc and Sok triathlon. The doc n sok benefits the watchung hill high school track team. It is named after long time Watchung Hills High School track coach Doc Pfeifer and current coach Mary Sok. This is the 4th annual triathlon to be held in Watchung. This continues to be a big community event with hundreds of local kids and adults supporting it. There will be a DJ, raffles and push up contest after the event. See www.greenbrookracing.com

Picture Kristin, Denise and Mickey (left to right)

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1-Mickey Cassu from Start-Tri.com will be leading preview rides forThe Doc and Sok Triathlon (to be held May 20th).
Meet 6pm SHARP!!! Side Parking lot by swim start
Thursdays: April 5, April 26, May 17th.No helmet-NO RIDE ;Bring your own water !!!

2-Start-tri.com was given discounted codes for Bassman Sprint/half triathlon as well as Jerseyman triathlon on May 6th and 19th respectively. Please eamil mickey@start.com directly to get codes.

3-Start-tri.com will be starting up their monthly Time Trials through the Great Swamp beginning in May again. Look for info about a preview TT in April on our site. First official TT is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday May 1st. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2884861

4-Don’t forget to pass along a great Lake Placid Triathlon Camp opportunity from June 7th-10th (info on camp page)

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Below is our basic camp info (pics can be found on camp page). Price scheduled to go up by $50.00 on March 15th, then again on April 15th. Be sure to secure your spot ASAP.

This year we will also be inviting Mike Spilker from SRAM Neutral Race support. Mike will be giving a short mechanical clinic as well as providing technical support while on course. Mike has been to hundreds of bike races and triathlons around the world. He will soon to be heading out to give neutral race support to riders at the Amgen Tour of California.

Lake Placid Training Weekend Workshops June 7-10 2012
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: A focused and fun weekend of pre-season training and informative presentations to prepare triathletes for successful racing in 2012.

PRESENTERS /TRAINING GROUP LEADERS: Mickey Cassu, Kristin Cacicedo and Jason Norman. USAT certified coaches and multiple IMUSA finishes.

WHERE:Training and activities will take place on the Ironman USA (Lake Placid) course. “Camp Cassu” is serenely located on the run course (near mile marker 5) about 4 miles from downtown Lake Placid. The camp comprises a newly constructed house with ample parking and gear storage and provides a unique immersion environment where you have access to all amenities, your peers and coaches throughout the weekend.We will also be renting out HP Bunk House.
PROGRAM COST: $525 per athlete. $150 deposit due by March 1, 2012 and remainder ($375) due by May 1, 2012. This includes all group training activities, group lecture presentations, sag wagon, safety / mechanical support, lodging(for single beds/shared room*) and meals.

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Don’t forget, this Thursday is our first of a three part series. If you do not have a bike or a trainer, but still want to come to hear more about triathlon, please do. We will have Randy Dueck, PowerBar Rep discussing nutrition and giving out samples. We will also have a representative from High Gear Cyclery discuss bike fitting as well as bike choices.

Start-Tri.com, Greenbrookracing.com, High Gear Cyclery, Starting Line Sports
Thursday Feb 2-Cycling @ High Gear Cyclery 7PM
Thursday Feb 9-Running @ Starting Line Sports 6PM
Thursday Feb 16-Bike/Run @ High Gear Cyclery 7PM

Contact Mickey Cassu @ 908-256-1738 or mickey@start-tri.com

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Start-Tri.com, Greenbrookracing.com, High Gear Cyclery, Starting Line Sports
Thursday Feb 2-Cycling @ High Gear Cyclery 7PM
Thursday Feb 9-Running @ Starting Line Sports 6PM
Thursday Feb 16-Bike/Run @ High Gear Cyclery 7PM
• What: The events will begin with a short clinic on the cycling, running, the “brick”, transitions. Shoe choices, bike fit, gearing choices, proper training will be discussed. These events are perfect for individuals that are considering their first triathlon to those looking to kick-start their season. Indoor cycling (bring your own trainer), outdoor running. Call/Email if you need a trainer.
• Where: High Gear Stirling, NJ and Starting Line Sports Madison, NJ
• Cost: $12.00(pre-reg)to cover food, drink and prizes $20.00 on site.
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Name(print)________________________________________ Phone # (___)__________________
E-mail Address ______________________________________________
Send to: Mickey Cassu, 43 Bolton Blvd, Berkeley Hts, NJ 07922 Contact 908-256-1738 or Email mickey@start-tri.com
Start-Tri.com, Greenbrookracing, High Gear Cyclery, Starting Line Sports their leaders, officers, sponsors and/or anyone else connected with the triathlon shall not be liable for any injuries, illness, loss or damage to any person or property as a result in participation of this time trial. Each participant assumes the risk associated with a running event. I release any and all liability attributable in any legal way to the aforementioned groups. I attest to the best of my knowledge that my child is physically fit and am able to compete in the triathlon.
Please Sign (parent if under 18)__________________________________________Date___________

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CNN Tri Challenge: Introducing our 2012 team

http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/05/cnn-tri-challenge-introducing-our-2012-team/

The 2012 Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge is officially underway! This year we have selected seven CNN viewers just like you to train for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

Each person will be given a road bike and all of its accessories, a wet suit, and a gym membership. In turn, they will blog, tweet, and share their workouts, from now until race day in mid-September, on Facebook.

We invite you to follow along as the “Lucky 7″ train to swim a half mile in the ocean, bike 18 miles, and run four miles in California!

Denise Castelli always prided herself on being a top-notch athlete. A softball game during her senior year of college changed her life.

As she went to steal second base, she fell and broke her leg. An infection developed and more than thirty surgeries later, Castelli had to have her right leg amputated below the knee. She says she’s anxious to be a part of the Tri Challenge, so she can go back to being an accomplished athlete.

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It’s about the journey and the experiences…caught up to an older gentleman today who was riding an old Schwinn (not sure of model). Quickly caught on that he had ridden all the way from Metuchen (to Gillette) and he was on his way to Basking Ridge to “climb” hills. Now he started to ride hard to get up and over the ridge at Long Hill. He dropped it to the “small” chain ring by using his old school down tube shifters, pressed on the gas using his ripped shoes and pulling up on the toe cages. All this while I looked down at my Cherry-red Madone (that must be half the weight of his bike) thinking that this gentleman had quite a few years on me…wow! Respect! Enjoy the experiences…Happy New Year!

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Lake Placid Training Weekend Workshops June 7-10 2012
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: A focused and fun weekend of pre-season training and informative presentations to prepare triathletes for successful racing in 2012.

PRESENTERS /TRAINING GROUP LEADERS: Mickey Cassu, Kristin Cacicedo and Jason Norman. USAT certified coaches and multiple IMUSA finishes.

WHERE:Training and activities will take place on the Ironman USA (Lake Placid) course. “Camp Cassu” is serenely located on the run course (near mile marker 5) about 4 miles from downtown Lake Placid. The camp comprises a newly constructed house with ample parking and gear storage and provides a unique immersion environment where you have access to all amenities, your peers and coaches throughout the weekend.We will also be renting out HP Bunk House.
PROGRAM COST: $525 per athlete. $150 deposit due by March 1, 2012 and remainder ($375) due by May 1, 2012. This includes all group training activities, group lecture presentations, sag wagon, safety / mechanical support, lodging(for single beds/shared room*) and meals.

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