Category Archives: Triathlon

TCSD Conversation: April 2019 – Danny Arnold

Posted on July 14, 2019 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I recently had the pleasure of talking triathlon with Danny Arnold. Danny is one of TCSD’s Co-Sponsorship Directors so he is playing an active role in shaping the future of our club. In addition, Danny … Continue reading →

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San Diego International Triathlon

Posted on July 13, 2019 by tricraigz

On June 23rd I raced in one of my favorite local triathlons, San Diego International Triathlon (SDIT). I always feel blessed by God every day to be healthy enough to do the sport I love, but this day took that … Continue reading →

Posted in Triathlon, 2019 | Tagged Cabrillo Monument, Craig Zelent, Dan Rock, Diane Ridgway, Don Ridgway, Mike Plumb, San Diego, San Diego International Triathlon, SDIT, Spanish Landing, Susan Powell | Leave a comment

Ironman 70.3 Oceanside – 2019

Posted on April 25, 2019 by tricraigz

On April 6th I raced the Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. This is just the 3rd time I have done this race, but it has become one of my favorites. It sure is nice having such an ultra-competitive and high profile race … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Triathlon | Tagged 70.3, Camp Pendleton, Carlsbad, Craig Zelent, Dallas, IM 70.3, Ironman, Laurie Kearney, Mark Fackler, Oceanside, Ron Graham, Susan Powell | 2 Comments

TCSD Conversation: January 2019 – Marc Sosnowski

Posted on February 7, 2019 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I had the pleasure of talking triathlon with Marc Sosnowski, one of TCSD’s Sponsorship Co-Directors. Marc and I grew up about 10 miles from one another in the suburbs of Chicago, but it took TCSD … Continue reading →

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TCSD Conversation: December 2018 – World Championships

Posted on January 26, 2019 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent For this edition of TCSD Conversation I spoke to our members who raced World Championship events in 2018. My hope is that more of our members will race the qualifying events. This is a great … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Marathon, TCSD Conversation, Triathlon | Tagged 70.3, Aaro Jarvinen, Andy Thacher, Aquabike., Australia, Bob Hubbard, Brisbane, Chris Costales, Craig Woodhouse, Craig Zelent, Dan Redfern, Dee Dee Burton, Denmark, Diane Ridgway, duathlon, Fyn, Gold Coast, Hawi, Henri Morales, Ironman, ITU, Jeff Krebs, Judi Carbary, Kona, Laurie Kearney, Maggie Riley-Hagan, Marisa Rastetter, Natural Energy Lab, Parade of Nations, Queen K, Rick Kozlowski, Rob Watson, Scott Endsley, South Africa, Superfrog, Surfer's Paradise, Sydney Marathon, TCSD, Team USA, Triathlon, World Championship | Leave a comment

TCSD Conversation: November 2018 – Rich Sweet

Posted on December 10, 2018 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I had the privilege this month to talk triathlon with TCSD member, Rich Sweet. In October Rich won the men’s 55-59 age group at the Ironman World Championships in Kona. He beat the 2nd place … Continue reading →

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TCSD Conversation: October 2018 – Alex Dreu

Posted on December 7, 2018 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I talked triathlon recently with TCSD member Alex Dreu. She has already accomplished a lot during her relatively short triathlon career and I know there is more to come. Alex has also done her share … Continue reading →

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Mission Bay Triathlon

Posted on October 13, 2018 by tricraigz

On September 30th I raced the Mission Bay Triathlon near Sea World in San Diego. This was the 13th time I have done this race, but the 1st time in its new location at Ventura Cove. 2 years ago I … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Triathlon | Tagged Andy Seitz, Carlsbad, Craig Zelent, Dan Redfern, Daybreak Church, Mission Bay, Mission Bay Triathlon, San Diego, Sea World, Susan Powell, Swim Buddy, Troy Cundari, Ventura Cove | 2 Comments

ITU Triathlon World Championships – Gold Coast, Australia

Posted on October 5, 2018 by tricraigz

On September 16th I raced the ITU Olympic Distance Triathlon World Championships in Surfer’s Paradise, Australia. This was the 14th time in my career I have raced the Olympic Distance Worlds and 25th time I have raced for Team USA … Continue reading →

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TCSD Conversation: September 2018 – AJ Lawson

Posted on October 5, 2018 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I had the pleasure recently of talking triathlon with one of TCSD’s most active volunteers, AJ Lawson. I originally met AJ when we sang Christmas Carols at local assisted living homes and also while serving … Continue reading →

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