Intro and Update

Hey guys,
Just checkin in with you all and look forward to racing with you next year for those of you who dont know me, my name is Cam Dorn and I guess im the young one here being only 19. This was my first year of triathlon and it has got me instantly hooked I raced in about 15 races this year and loved every last one of them. I am now taking a semester of school in England, but I did not forget to bring my bike with me as you can see. I have still continued training consistently and look forward to have a great season with the team next year.

Hey all, Chris O here!

What 's up guys. I'm excited about joining the Team. I look forward to meeting all of you. Who's in for this weekend?? I am looking forward to the race, but have pretty low expectations as I have been struggling with an IT band injury since IM Louisville.

Since you guys don't know me, here's a little bio...This is my second season of tri racing. I was hooked after my first race. I have a running background, but you wouldn't guess that after looking at my race splits. Ran high school cross country and track as well as cross country in college. But...that was an eternity ago. I've put away enough beer and chips since then to erase anything I achieved in high school and college. I'm 33 now.

Finding triathlon last year was a life changer for me. I'm totally addicted. Before triathlon I had enjoyed staying in shape by working out, but after a few years, I felt like I was spinning my wheels. I really wanted competition. I'm very competitive, and there is no way I could ever be competitive in working out. You'll understand after you see my skinny butt at the race. So, triathlon has allowed me to stay in great shape while also satisfying my competitive side.

I got started with endurence events when my brother asked me to do the Atlanta marathon nearly 3 years ago. Please don't ask about the marathon. I now fully understand the term "GI Issues". What a painful experience. Keep in mind that I'm running through downtown Atlanta at around mile 22, so I think, "No problem, I'll just stop in a corner shop and use their facilities...DUH!!! Its' Thanksgiving...everything's closed. Anyway, to make a long story short, here I am. I love to train. I love to race. I really enjoy talking about triathlon racing and training. I treat my bike like a work of art...don't ever touch it without asking (just ask one of my kids, just kidding of course). I love to daydream about buying the most expensive bike equipment. OK, this is getting out of hand. Not that it's not true, but I'm sharing too much with guys I don't know that well. I really enjoy to ride.

So anyway, I'm looking forward to meeting you guys. I'm hoping I don't have to walk 13.1 miles on Sunday. Talk to you later. Look me up in transition...I'll be on the Kestrel with the GoTriSports kit, probably holding a 1 yr old baby.

Chris O

SC Half pre-report

Hey guys, looking forward to next year, and a rocking race season.
Just wanted to give you my take on what’s going on at the State Park in Greenwood.
For those of you doing the half this year, I think it will be your fastest. This morning the temp
hovered around 64 until after 12. I went out to do my 13mi’s on the course this morning, what a great day. The water on the other hand was so choppy! It’s hard to imagine white caps on Lake Greenwood but I call it as I see it. Anyway, nothing has changed much from last year. The bike and run are in the same old condition. Though, I am only guessing but the change in the run cutting the turn back to transition will take a little climbing out, and put us on a smother, level road.
Alright guys, time to day dream about IM Florida next year, and watch IM Arizona on VS.
Later,
Stephen

pickens race

Hey guys,
Great race this morning. It was nice to meet you cameron and I look foward to training and racing with you. I think doing group rides, runs, and swims is a great idea. Great job last weekend hal.

Team TYB Racing represent!

We had a great showing at the Pickens family YMCA "Tri the Ridge" sprint today. Of the four teammates, all of us got on the podium! While this may not have been the same depth of competition as the SCTS races, there were plenty of fast guys! Jamie should have come in first overall, but a timing SNAFU (related to not accounting for missing seeded racers - this was not a chip timed event) allowed Kris Sinclair to be awarded first.

Good job, guys! That was a challenging bike course, for sure. Well, maybe not for Jamie, who had to do an extra mile and a half!

New inspiration!

This is a great idea! I am honored to be included and look foward to represnting in 2008! What a great way to finish off this season knowing that next season will be even better. Hey Hal... can you teach me to go faster on the bike?

Welcome

Hey guys,
Looking forward to some great oppurtunities to train to together and get stronger for 2008

Hal Outen