Category Archives: Triathlon

LA Tri Series – Championship

Posted on June 10, 2017 by tricraigz

On May 13th I raced the LA Tri Series Olympic Distance Triathlon at Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas. I had a good race as I placed 2nd out of 14 in the men’s 55-59 age group and 16th out … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Triathlon | Tagged Bonelli Park, Chris Happ, Craig Zelent, Dominique Chipot, Julie Ertel, LA Tri Series, Olympic, San Dimas, Sean Richardson, TCSD, Triathlon, water polo | Leave a comment

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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Ironman 70.3 Oceanside

Posted on April 8, 2017 by tricraigz

On April 1st I raced Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. In many ways this was a trip down memory lane for me as 1 of my greatest triathlon accomplishments happened on this course in 2001. The race was a full Ironman back … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Triathlon | Tagged 70.3, Camp Pendleton, Chattanooga, Craig Zelent, Dead Man's Curve, Hawaii, Ironman, Janine Tampon, Kona, Laurie Kearney, Oceanside, Pacific Ocean, Perry Rendina, World Championships | 2 Comments

Superseal Triathlon

Posted on March 29, 2017 by tricraigz

On March 19th I raced the Superseal Triathlon in Coronado, CA. We had been having heavy fog every morning for the 5 days prior to the race so I predicted visibility would be an issue, but we actually had perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Triathlon | Tagged Al Torre, Coronado, Craig Zelent, Mark Knaeps, San Diego, Superseal, Superseal Triathlon, The Strand | 4 Comments

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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LA Tri Series Legends Triathlon

Posted on October 21, 2016 by tricraigz

On October 9th I raced the LA Tri Series Legends Triathlon in San Dimas at Bonelli Park. This race will probably be my last triathlon in 2016 so I wanted to finish the season on a positive note. The race … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Triathlon | Tagged Bonelli Park, Craig Zelent, LA Tri Series, Legends, San Dimas, The Express, Triathlon | 2 Comments