SEPTEMBER 2015
Triathlon is coming to a close in the North East with just a few races left for Iron Fit Endurance athletes. I wanted to take some time to THANK the athletes that I am so fortunate to work with! I truly have a diverse group of athletes and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to create a training plan that WORKS for each individual.
I just finished up my 18th season in a row racing triathlon and I’ve been reflecting on my experiences racing first as an elite amateur triathlete, then a Professional Triathlete and now as a coach. Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of coaches…some with very big names and resumes! However, my most successful years were with my coach that I had a very communicative relationship with…One that I rode with, saw often and communicated with often. I am thankful that I had that experience because it is that relationship and communication that I strive for with my own athletes. I want to thank the athletes that put their trust in me and THANK you for making Iron Fit Endurance’s second year a successful one! October starts year #3 and I can’t wait!
…and now, race results for September!!
September 6th/7th:
We started off September with “Big George” Triathlon:
Frank Fiorello had a PR in the Olympic distance and finished 2nd in his division!
Shayne Lewis finished his first half Ironman distance and placed 3rd in his age group! (Pictured below):
September 12th/13th:
Erin Miller was the 2nd Masters finisher in the Patriots Olympic distance! 
Hilary Topper travelled down to Washington DC with the other team she belongs to (The All Women’s Tri Team). This was the last race of a very long season that started back in March! She posted her best swim and bike of the season and her highest finish in her age group as well!! Read about her race HERE…as always Hilary has a great recap!
Hilary is also producing the NYC Tri Expo which will be held at Citi Field March 19th! You can pre-register for a discounted fee. It’s going be a HUGE expo with speakers and vendors that you don’t want to miss!
We had a few athletes who did the Suffolk Half Marathon as a training day:
Susan Roman and Noah Lam (pictured here...he also PR’d!).
Shayne Lewis (against my better judgement and advisement) ended up pulling off a very strong marathon (yes the week after the half Ironman and with no marathon training runs under his belt!)…he showed me with a great result despite my discouragement...his talent shined through! ;-)
TOUGHMAN:
Brian Clark finished out his season toughing out cramps and bike mechanical issues (a broken spoke) to finish very respectably in the Toughman Half!
John burgess competed in the Auqabike Nationals held at Toughman. He finished strong and was only a few months out from his hip replacement! John is very humble and doesn’t ever use this as an excuse, but I think it’s an amazing feat!!
September 19th/20th:
Shelley Bache had a great race in a local sprint (Marsh Creek Triathlon) out in Pennsylvania where she lives. She had a PR by 2 minutes and finished 3rd in her age group!
MIGHTY HAMPTONS
We had a great weekend at the Mighty Hamptons! This is my favorite race on the island and this year was even more special being the 1st Steve Tarpinian Memorial Mighty Hamptons. It was incredible to be a part of this event, with past winners and legends of triathlon that came back to this event in Steve’s honor. His family, friends and Event Power did an incredible job making this one a very special event. I have to say that I kept Steve in my thoughts throughout this entire race.
Ken Krill had a GREAT swim and bike, but had some cramping on the run…he toughed it out and finished strong…We have remedied this issue and he will be ready to ROCK in his next event!
Jackie Lott had a great day and a PR!
Gordon Lewis had a PR and finished 3rd in his age group! He will be racing IM Louisville next weekend!
He is pictured here alongside his girlfriend and race support Patty:
I finished first overall, my third win at this race, my first win being 9 years ago! This was the sweetest of them all given the significance of the day.
September 26th/27th:
Erin Miller was the 1st Masters finisher down in NC at the 5K “Swim the Loop” (pictured right):
Shelley finished out a long and successful triathlon season at the Quakerman Plus. Next up: Philadelphia Marathon!
Susan Roman (pictured below) finished a long triathlon season in her typical fashion…another PR! I am always amazed with Susan. This has been my 2nd season coaching her. Susan’s focus, attention to detail and prep for races is incredible! She is an athlete that ALWAYS brings it on race day…Read her recap HERE!
THANK YOU to THE HUB for their INCREDIBLE support of my group this year!
THANK YOU Death Row Velo for making me the BEST jerseys out there!
I have some fun plans for my third season…In the meantime; check my calendar for the weekly group training that you can be a part of!
Thanks and happy training and racing :-)
Dee