Multisports Orange County (CA)

IRVINE LAKE, CA - Despite the fact that there was no swimming allowed at the first OC Triathlon (renamed the OC Duathlon), at least 23 Nova Masters and Multisports OC members rose to the challenge of the difficult course in Santiago Canyon. It was a great day for a race. The same race organizers as the Pacific Coast Triathlon put on a FIRST CLASS first time event. The venue was excellent and the course was very spectator friendly with at least 3-4 spots to see athletes on the run course each lap. Mark Haskins led the charge for the team with a 5th place overall, showing his awesome training form and improvements are for REAL! He had the 2nd fastest bike split, less than 30 seconds off the overall winners split Kevin Herbert, and even beat Coach Mike on the bike for the 1st time in competition. He was also one of only a handful of male athletes who ran the 2nd run within a minute of their first run - three of those who did finished in the top 5 overall. Congrats to Haskins, Jim Lewis, Art Sousa, Kristen Thorkelson, & Vijay "Sandbag" Sampath who all split their second run within a minute of their first run! Vijay actually ran his second run a minute FASTER. Don't be AFRAID to go fast in your next race, Vijay! Kristen was one of only TWO women who split the second run within a minute of the first. Also thanks to Travis and Carmen from Performance Chiropractic for coming out and working on our athletes before and after the race. See additional photos HERE. NOVA/MULTISPORTS OC TEAM RESULTS Orange County Duathlon, Orange, California June 3, 2006 Place Div/Tot Div Race# Name Rank Run1 Rank Bike Rank Run2 Time Penalty ===== ======== ======== ===== ========================= ==== ======= ==== ======= ==== ======= ========= ======= MEN 5 2/40 M3539 130 Mark Haskins 35 19:48 2 1:03:44 10 20:42 1:44:12.7 13 3/31 M3034 284 Thorin J Southworth 20 19:10 15 1:07:12 26 21:39 1:47:59.9 14 4/31 M3034 30 Carl Borg 8 17:50 25 1:10:18 9 20:14 1:48:20.5 32 4/30 M4044 189 Jim Lewis 46 20:37 52 1:14:08 16 21:11 1:55:55.4 Y 33 5/30 M4044 250 Keith G Rejino 22 19:13 31 1:11:21 75 25:25 1:55:56.9 39 3/10 M5559 295 Robert Stipp 86 22:35 18 1:08:28 78 25:48 1:56:49.8 52 19/40 M3539 283 Arthur Sosa Jr 89 22:38 51 1:14:05 45 23:21 2:00:02.6 53 11/30 M4044 140 Maximiliaan Hoes 107 23:44 32 1:11:24 73 25:19 2:00:26.3 58 2/11 M2529 141 Ryan Hoff 70 21:44 72 1:16:27 38 22:54 2:01:04.1 62 8/23 M4549 182 Leon R Laub 40 20:06 83 1:18:34 44 23:18 2:01:56.0 69 4/10 M5559 231 Steven Owen 34 19:46 85 1:19:53 55 24:09 2:03:46.7 92 21/30 M4044 340 Aj Yue 126 24:54 84 1:19:23 105 28:08 2:12:23.3 96 17/31 M3034 264 Vijay Sampath 134 25:31 108 1:24:02 61 24:29 2:14:00.5 104 22/30 M4044 105 Peter Frankudakis 57 21:00 110 1:24:35 120 30:28 2:16:02.6 136 25/31 M3034 274 Sameer Shah 147 26:12 134 1:29:57 130 31:59 2:28:06.8 144 26/30 M4044 329 Dean A Weitz 128 25:12 145 1:34:02 149 35:02 2:34:15.2 Y DNF 29/30 M4044 60 Michael Collins 28 19:31 3 1:03:57 DNF WOMEN 6 1/9 F3034 233 Holly Pack 8 21:40 5 1:15:22 10 24:13 2:01:13.2 7 2/9 F3034 312 Kristen Thorkelson 16 22:48 6 1:16:08 9 23:46 2:02:41.0 12 2/10 F2529 99 Rebecca Flaherty 17 22:50 9 1:17:16 21 26:41 2:06:45.0 34 7/9 F3034 349 Michelle Ward 37 26:53 30 1:30:02 44 33:17 2:30:10.8 39 8/13 F3539 358 Jerri Hirst 31 26:01 42 1:37:19 36 30:41 2:34:00.1 40 9/13 F3539 198 Lori Maloof 43 27:39 34 1:31:21 47 35:45 2:34:43.5 Full event results HERE.

TEMECULA, CA - Multisports OC Coach Michael Collins led an impressive day of results for the team at the 2006 Xterra West Championships at Vail Lake. Collins finished 1st overall in the Sport Race for the second concecutive year with another dominating performance finishing over 8 minutes of the second place finisher. Multisports OC ended up with 4 finishers in the overall top 10! Check out more team photos from the event in the 2006 Xterra Photos Gallery. Multisports OC Race Results: 1 Michael Collins, 40 - 44, 1st :12:16 :53:29 :22:38 1:28:23 4 Kevin Brown, 30 - 34, 1st :16:10 :58:35 :24:10 1:38:55 (Kevin also finished 4th overall and 1st in 30-34 in the 5k Scramble race on Saturday) 6 Louis Bednar, 30 - 34, 2nd :13:44 1:00:25 :26:13 1:40:22 8 Robert Rodgers, 45 - 49, 1st :15:47 1:00:29 :26:38 1:42:54 23 Steven Owen, 55 - 59, 1st :16:31 1:11:34 :27:31 1:55:36 (Steven also won the 50-54 division in the 5k Scramble on Saturday) 57 Mole Rodgers, Clydesdale, 3rd :16:14 1:19:45 :31:47 2:07:46 In the long race two team members finished the tough course: 134 Carl Borg 30 - 34 :27:32 1:40:17 1:08:30 3:16:19 158 Quinton Berry 35 - 39 :30:01 1:56:13 :58:43 3:24:57 Full race results:
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Are you in a rut with your training or improvement? Are you a triathlete with good conditioning but poor technique, pacing, or race strategy skills? Are you training for a key event that you would really like to perform at your top level in? Are you highly inefficient in the water or fearful in dealing with open water? Are you confused by all the technique and training information out there, and don't know what is REALLY important for you to follow? Are you confused with Heart Rate Zone Training or using Power data for the bike? Are you somewhat "burned-out" from doing things the same way for a long time, and need to add some new ideas to your training to re-kindle your motivation? Are you considering doing an Off-Road (Xterra) mountain bike triathlon, but need help with your mountain biking skills? If you answered YES to one or more these questions then consider signing up for a 3 or 5 day Personal Triathlon Technique & Training Camp with the Multisports OC Staff. A MULTISPORTS OC PERSONAL TRIATHLON CAMP includes the following: * Initial interview to discuss training and racing history, upcoming events and goals, and biggest areas of interest for improvement. * Initial Video Technique Evaluation in each sport (Swim-Bike-Run) * Instructional videos to view to shorten your learning time. * 1-2 daily instructional sessions for technique and training development * 1-2 daily group training sessions with Multisports OC * End of camp video analysis to see improvment * Wrap-up interview to discuss suggested follow-up actions to meet your performance goals. * Free Airport Pick-up and drop-off if coming from out of town (to John Wayne, Orange County, CA SNA). Here's what athletes have said about the camp: "All I spent was 3 days with Coach Mike and the improvements he helped me make we're unbelievably helpful. With the new techniques I learned, I am now able to pretty much half my effort and still improve my time. I am now a more efficient athlete and am less prone to injury as well. The program is worth every second if you're interested in moving up in the ranks of triathletes!" - Riley W., 17 The race went well today. Travis placed 6th overall and 1st in the 1 - 18 male age group with his time of 1:22.40, 6:18 average pace. It was a 4 minute PR for him, and the 1:22 time moved him into the sub-elite category for this race, so it was a good day. Thanks for your help with his form and strategy. - Todd CLOSEST AIRPORTS John Wayne, Orange County (SNA) - Less than 10 miles (Free airport pick-up) Long Beach (LGB) - Approx 35 miles - (Possible pick-up if time is right) Los Angeles (LAX) - Approx 50 miles - (You will need to secure your own transportation from this airport. Approx $40-$50 shuttle each way) CLOSEST HOTELS La Quinta Inn Irvine Spectrum 14972 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618 Online Register at: www.LQ.com Use Promotional / Corporate Rate Code: CMCC (all caps) for 10% discount or call one of the numbers below and mention the "Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce" Friends/Family rate for a Preferred Corporate Rate. (800) 531-5900 National Reservations (949) 551-0909 Direct number to hotel Staybridge Suites - IRVINE EAST/LAKE FOREST 2 ORCHARD LAKE FOREST, CA 92630 949-462-9500 877-238-8889 Toll Free Reservations Christy Aprato - Sales Manager 949-273-5866 direct 949-302-0433 cell Addtional Items Included in 5 Day Camp * Strength & Flexibility evaluation and suggested exercise routines to address problem areas * Nutrtion evaluation and suggestions for optimal training and race day nutrtion PERSONAL CAMP COST: 3 Day Camp - $695 for 1. $550 each for 2+ athletes. 5 Day Camp - $995 for 1. $695 each for 2+ athletes. ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE The Personal Camp is the last option on the second page of the Registration form. Camps can be scheduled during the week or on weekends with adequate notice. Contact COACH MICHAEL COLLINS to schedule a Personal Camp. SAMPLE CAMP SCHEDULE Day 1 - Friday 7:00-9:00am Swim Technique Session & Video Analysis 9:00-10:30am Breakfast and review of strengths/weaknesses & goals 10:30-11:30am Run Technique & Video Analysis 12:00-1:00pm Swim Training w/ Group (Optional) 1:00-2:00pm Lunch and discussion of technique, & training principles 2:00-4:00pm Bike Fit, Skills, and interval practice 4:00pm + Free time (optional instructional video viewing) Day 2 - Saturday 7:45-9:15am Swim Training w/ Group 9:30-11:30am Bike training w/ Group 11:30-12:00 Transition run off the bike 12:00-1:00pm Lunch and discussion 1:00-4:00pm Free time (optional instructional video viewing) 4:00-6:00pm Technique & Training instruction and discussion Day 3 - Sunday 8:00-10:00 Trail Run w/ group (May be Bike/Run Combo) 10:00-11:00 Break 11:00-1:00 Swim Technique Training & Follow-up video for Swim & Run 1:00-3:00pm Lunch and wrap-up discussion Day 4 - Monday 7:00-9:00 Meeting w/ Nutrtionist 10:00-12:00 Watch instructional videos (optional) 12:00-1:00 Swim Training w/ Group 2:00-3:30 Functional Movement Screen & Strength Evaluation 6:30-7:30pm Swim Training w/ Group (Optional) Day 5 - Tuesday 5:45-7:00 Swim Training w/ Group (Optional) 7:15-9:00 Bike Training w/ Group 11:00-12:00 Strenght & Flexibility Session 12:00-1:00 Swim Training w/ Group 1:00-3:00pm Lunch and wrap-up discussion Instructional Videos Available to Watch during Free time: (Approx 40 minutes each) Quick Series - Posture, Line, & Balance Quick Series - Freestyle Endurance Films - Open Water Swimming Pose Method Running Core Performance Essentails Series (4 videos)

IRVINE, CA - More than 35 Multisports OC members participated in the OC Marathon, Half and 5k. Top stars of the day were Alyssa Bently who won the 25-29 division of the Marathon, and Brandy Bounds who placed 3rd in 20-24. Both also qualified for the Boston Marathon. The race also served as the Clydsdale National Championships for the Half Marathon. In the 190-210 Divison Nova Masters swimmer Jeff Rhodes was 2nd in 1:29:20. Mike McNeill won the 226+ category in 1:53:02, and Mole Rodgers was 2nd in the 40+ 211-225 Category at 1:47:56. He was happy to "spank" his older brother Brian who was 7th in 2:07:37. Congratulations to those of you who had good races, and condolences to those of you who didn't reach your goals. I was one of those who didn't meet expectations, as I was shooting for a sub 3 hour marathon, but due to a flu ended up dropping out with a very high HR while slipping off of goal pace near the 15 mile mark (which was conveniently right at my house). I chose to save the effort for another day instead of spending the next month recovering from the extreme effort necessary to complete a marathon. For those of you interested in doing a fast Marathon this fall we are looking to take a big group to the Chicago Marathon which is slated for Oct. 22, 2006. Coach Mike Here are the Multisports OC/Nova finishers: (Sorry if your name/results were missing) BQ! = Boston Qualifier Women's Marathon 21 BQ! Alyssa Bentley Aliso Viejo, CA 16407 F-27 3:37:14 8:18 F 25-29/1 151 3:37:32 48:50 1:42:43 2:41:16 26 BQ! Brandy Bounds Tustin, CA 17180 F-24 3:40:47 8:26 F 19-24/3 170 3:41:20 49:36 1:47:30 2:47:51 51 Shelley Velez Mission Viejo, CA 17308 F-42 3:53:46 8:55 F 40-44/11 267 3:54:32 53:51 1:52:54 2:55:46 215 Erin Martin Aliso Viejo, CA 16836 F-28 4:58:02 11:22 F 25-29/27 723 4:59:46 1:00:58 2:10:19 3:39:36 Men's Marathon 63 Mike McKinnon Newport Beach, CA 16852 M-37 3:19:11 7:36 M 35-39/15 70 3:19:19 45:24 1:36:42 2:29:56 64 Daniel Sonenshine Aliso Viejo, CA 16125 M-32 3:19:13 7:36 M 30-34/8 71 3:19:20 45:25 1:36:42 2:29:57 135 Gary Clendenin Orange, CA 16104 M-54 3:38:20 8:20 M 50-54/17 156 3:38:48 47:51 1:41:43 2:40:26 143 David Bourguignon Laguna Niguel, CA 17428 M-33 3:40:39 8:25 M 30-34/18 168 3:41:02 46:34 1:41:29 2:43:07 171 Warren Booth Laguna Hills, CA 16425 M-40 3:47:21 8:41 M 40-44/29 208 3:48:01 52:14 1:48:35 2:49:23 176 Klim Granovsky Aliso Viejo, CA 17408 M-55 3:47:41 8:41 M 55-59/12 215 3:47:51 49:41 1:45:11 2:46:22 193 Quinton Berry Santa Ana, CA 16415 M-34 3:49:30 8:46 M 30-34/27 234 3:51:53 50:54 1:47:23 2:48:46 360 Kevin Brown Irvine, CA 16442 M-30 4:26:39 10:11 M 30-34/43 485 4:26:57 45:45 1:36:50 2:36:50 422 Paul Abad Newport Beach, CA 16353 M-41 4:39:56 10:41 M 40-44/83 580 4:43:18 1:02:57 2:11:44 3:28:31 429 Patrick Pollock Irvine, CA 16959 M-33 4:41:10 10:44 M 30-34/48 591 4:41:45 55:47 2:01:00 3:21:39 DNF WUSS! Coach Michael Collins Irvine, CA Dropped out at mile 15. Half 1:29:21 10K 42:20 Women's Half 33 PR! Susie Poettgen Mission Viejo, CA 8767 F-43 1:38:34 7:32 F 40-44/5 259 1:38:55 45:37 60 Julie Vuksic Aliso Viejo, CA 10138 F-29 1:41:20 7:44 F 25-29/4 358 1:41:34 46:37 92 Michelle Staffon Laguna Niguel, CA 10564 F-47 1:44:55 8:01 F 45-49/10 495 1:45:17 48:34 101 Valerie Lindeborg , 15163 F-42 1:45:46 8:04 F 40-44/16 528 1:47:53 50:26 253 Laurie Chin Newport Coast, CA 7380 F-29 1:55:42 8:50 F 25-29/35 1012 1:57:29 56:36 325 Lynne Nadeau Irvine, CA 9941 F-47 1:59:19 9:06 F 45-49/29 1229 2:03:36 57:10 377 PR! Michele Brown Seattle, WA 10607 F-30 2:01:37 9:17 F 30-34/53 1354 2:02:31 55:37 668 Dana Howard San Clemente, CA 8220 F-38 2:12:12 10:05 F 35-39/126 1999 2:13:18 1:03:02 823 Michelle Ward Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 10821 F-32 2:17:04 10:28 F 30-34/129 2299 2:18:15 1:05:43 Men's Half Marathon 87 PR! Larry Davidson Dana Point, CA 7868 M-49 1:29:27 6:50 M 45-49/7 92 1:29:34 42:21 100 Steven Owen Lake Forest, CA 9579 M-54 1:31:03 6:57 M 50-54/5 109 1:31:10 42:05 140 Leon Laub Irvine, CA 7130 M-49 1:33:55 7:10 M 45-49/14 155 1:34:02 42:21 203 Patrick Grosso Orange, CA 8096 M-33 1:37:29 7:27 M 30-34/16 231 1:38:02 47:04 257 Jim Lewis San Juan Capistrano, CA 16794 M-42 1:39:51 7:37 M 40-44/43 303 1:40:00 46:02 262 Joel Sayres Newport Coast, CA 7404 M-31 1:40:04 7:38 M 30-34/20 311 1:41:52 46:26 421 Ryan Chapman San Juan Capistrano, CA 7113 M-34 1:45:24 8:03 M 30-34/31 515 1:45:34 47:52 431 PR! Arthur Sosa-Jr Santa Ana, CA 9017 M-36 1:45:59 8:05 M 35-39/80 534 1:49:44 51:00 Clydsdale National Half Marathon Championships Clydesdale M 190-210 2 88 18 84 Jeff Rhodes M 39 Anaheim, CA 1:29:20 6:49 10036 Clydesdale M 226+ 1 857 108 652 Mike McNeill M 38 Newport Beach, CA 1:53:02 8:38 9826 Clydesdale MM 211-225 2 597 77 474 Mole Rodgers M 43 Trabuco Canyon, CA 1:47:56 8:14 7479 7 1690 133 1170 Brian Rodgers M 48 Trabuco Canyon, CA 2:07:37 9:44 16282 Women's 5K & Men's 5K 230 26:18 8:28 Scott Chandler Irvine CA 35-M 175-533 4362 35-39 15-48 49.51% - 347 550 32:58 10:37 Cathy Lee Huntington Beach CA 49-F 209-608 5459 45-49 24-65 49.54% - 345