Category Archives: TCSD Conversation

TCSD Conversation: June 2017 – Dee Dee Burton

Posted on July 14, 2017 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent Jim McCann was the TCSD President 10 years ago. Many, including me would say Jim built the TCSD. Jim passed away unexpectedly in June 2007 and to honor Jim and Dee Dee, they are the … Continue reading →

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TCSD Conversation: May 2017 – Steve Sutherland

Posted on June 30, 2017 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I recently talked triathlon with long time TCSD member and USA Triathlon Age Group Committee Chairman Steve Sutherland. Steve gives a ton of his time to our sport and he is absolutely someone you should … Continue reading →

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TCSD Conversation: April 2017 – Monica Sberna

Posted on June 1, 2017 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I had the pleasure recently of getting to know Monica Sberna, the Volunteer Coordinator for the Triathlon Club of San Diego. Monica has a huge heart as you will see with all the money she … Continue reading →

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TCSD Conversation: March 2017 – Carl Johnson

Posted on June 1, 2017 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I recently got to talk triathlon with TCSD member Carl Johnson. Carl has always led an active lifestyle and he just wrapped up another stellar performance representing the TCSD in the USA Triathlon National Challenge … Continue reading →

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TCSD Conversation: February 2017 – James Ismailoglu

Posted on March 17, 2017 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I recently had the chance to talk triathlon with James Ismailoglu. James does a lot of heavy lifting for the TCSD as he is our Membership Director and one of our beginner coaches. If you … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Marathon, Running Race, TCSD Conversation, Triathlon | Tagged 70.3, Boston Marathon, Carlsbad, Carlsbad 5000, Chris Lieto, Craig Alexander, Craig Zelent, Dean Rosenberg, duathlon, Ironman, Ironman Arizona, James Ismailoglu, MCRD, Oceanside, Omaha, Solana Beach Triathlon, steve Koci, Steve Tally, Superfrog, TCSD, Team Solana, TriRock, USA Triathlon | Leave a comment

TCSD Conversation: January 2017 – Holly Stroschine

Posted on March 1, 2017 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent Recently I got to talk triathlon with TCSD member and TCSD Track and Kids Coach Holly Stroschine. Holly has been a real trail blazer in her athletic career so I know you’ll enjoy her story. … Continue reading →

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TCSD Conversation: December 2016 – Tim Price

Posted on February 27, 2017 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I had the pleasure recently of talking triathlon with Tim Price who has given his heart and soul to the TCSD. Tim is our newly elected TCSD Events and Program Director. We are so … Continue reading →

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TCSD Conversation: World Championships – November 2016

Posted on December 30, 2016 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I had the pleasure recently of chatting with some of the TCSD members who raced in a variety of World Championship events during 2016. These include the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Mooloolaba, Australia, … Continue reading →

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TCSD Conversation: Richard Duquette – October 2016

Posted on October 17, 2016 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I had the pleasure recently of talking to Richard Duquette, Bicycle attorney, triathlete and longtime sponsor, member and supporter of the Triathlon Club of San Diego. The TCSD and our local community are both really … Continue reading →

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TCSD Conversation: Melissa Sosnowski – August 2016

Posted on September 12, 2016 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I recently had the opportunity to talk triathlon and everything under the sun with TCSD Treasurer Melissa Sosnowski. I could not be happier for this great lady who has become my friend over the past … Continue reading →

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