Monday, June 15
3rd Annual Poker Ride
MBM is once again hosting it's 3rd Annual Poker Ride. This 50 mile Poker Ride and 25 mile Fun Ride benefits the MBM Junior Team. Please join us this year for another great day of cycling through Monterey County.
You may register online at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1764003 or you can print and send the registration form below.
Athlete's participating in the 50 mile Poker Ride will pick up playing cards at the start and end of the ride as well as at the 3 aid stations; athlete's will have a total of 5 player cards when they finish and the person with the best Poker hand wins $100!!
The after ride BBQ is included in the registration fee for both rides. Additional BBQ tickets may be purchased for $20.
In addition, we will be having a raffle with many great prizes. The Grand Prize is a 2 night stay at a Squaw Valley family cabin (spring, summer & fall only). Raffle tickets may be purchased in advance or on event day. 3 tickets for only $10!
Route map will be posted soon.
Handout: Poker Ride 2009
Sunday, May 31
5th Annual Practice Triathlon a Success
Our 5th Annual Practice Triathlon was held a week ago. Twenty-Five brave souls headed out into the freezing, foggy and gloomy Monterey Bay. The water temp was approximately 53 degrees!! Ouch. To see photos from the event, go to the Albums section.
A big thank you to all of the athletes who participated! We look forward to seeing you all soon.
Monday, May 18
MBM to Hold 5th Annual Practice Triathlon
Monterey Bay Multisport is having a practice sprint triathlon in Monterey on saturday may 23rd if anyone is interested in seeing what Triathlon is all about! We meet at the volleyball courts by the beach( window by the bay) at 9am and begin at 10. You will need a wetsuit to swim in the bay (approx 400 meters) any kind of bike to ride 10 miles on the bike path and some running shoes to run 2.5 miles on the bike path also. It is just for fun- no awards! We supply water and sport beans( Alexis is sponsored by them). Free to anyone under 18 and a $10 donation for adults to support our junior team . Please email me if you are interested in attending or helping out.
Monday, May 11
May's Workout of the Month
Sport Beans/NTTC Training Tips
Alexis “Pinkie the Tiger” Waddel-Smith
There are many races where you must be able to run up hills efficiently as well as maintain a high cadence on the flats. One of my favorite run workouts incorporates both hill training as well as flat time trial tempos. The best place to run this workout is where you have access to a hill that will take you at least 2 minutes in duration to run up and moderately elevated (ie. Nothing too steep that you couldn’t run up and no false flats!) in addition to a flat 5 minute course. If you are new to hill repeats and tempo runs, I would suggest starting with one set of the workout listed below. For those of you are regularly completing intervals you may begin with 2 sets and work your way to 3 sets.
Hill & Tempo Run Workout4 x 2” uphill w/ downhill jog RI 4 x 1” uphill w/ downhill jog RI1 x 5” flat tempo w/ 5-10 min jog RI After the first interval for each of the uphill repeats and the 5 minute tempo run, I take notice of how far I went by placing a marker on the ground. For every consecutive interval my goal is to get to the same spot in the same amount of time. If I’m really “on fire” then I’ll set my sights on going just beyond where I’ve set my marker. I do this work out in a park on dirt trails, however, you can do this work out where ever you have access to a hill with nearby adjoining flat terrain. Implementing this training once every other week as a staple interval workout will improve your power and efficiency to run up hills as well as maintain your speed on the flats. Happy Training!
Monday, May 11
MBM Team Members Compete at Wildflower
Congratulations to all those who raced at Wildflower last week!! For those of you who camped, I hope you had a great time. Listed below are those athletes that completed the Mt. Bike Sprint, Olympic and Long Course Triathlons.
Mountain Bike Sprint
CATON AVILLA 00:57:04 1st 13-14 boys
HANNAH RAE FINCHAMP 01:01:31 1st 13-14 girls
COLIN ANDREWS-GIBSON 00:57:56 2nd 15-16 boys
TIM BRIGANTINO 00:57:14.580 2nd 17-19 men
AARON OSGOOD 00:58:13 3rd 17-19 men
JOHN BELCHER 01:28:01 11th 50-54 men
LAURIE MCLENNAN 01:25:56 1st 55-59 women
Olympic Distance
LAUREN SMITH 03:22:52 97th 25-29 women
DAVID BELCHER 02:38:19 3rd 16 & under boys
MICHAEL BELCHER 02:42:42 4th 16 & under boys
DOUG HICKS 02:53:19 6th 17-19 men
MICHAEL DEMARIA 02:30:21 39th collegiate men
PETER TOTAAN 03:06:01 123rd 35-39 men
Long Course
ERIN WADDEL 07:54:26 92nd 30-34 women
MATTHEW HEBERT 05:19:30 60th 35-39 men
BRIAN DENT 06:09:28 27th 50-54 men
NOELLE WADDEL 07:35:06 2nd 60-64 women
ALEXIS SMITH 04:55:00 8th elite women
Monday, April 13
VIP Screening of "Running the Sahara"
Before Charlie Engle ran America, he ran across the Sahara. Join Charlie and two other runners in their epic quest of endurance and camaraderie as they run across the entirety of one of the harshest climates on Earth: the Sahara Desert.
Nehst cordially invites you to the screening of the feature film documentary "Running the Sahara" narrated by Academy Award winner Matt Damon and directed by Academy Award winner James Moll.
Openings aren't just for the glitterati — now they're for you. Nehst Studios has created exclusive VIP screenings and events for all its films. Celebrities, refreshments, and swag. Star treatment for you and your guests. Stars, director, and studio execs will attend the screening, and participate in a presentation and Q & A, depending on availability.
Mingle with the film team, enjoy snacks and drinks, and receive a gift bag! If you've wanted to walk down the red carpet – this is your shot — every VIP screening is like a mini-opening. Nehst is making movie-going a special occasion again
The next screening of "Running the Sahara" in California will be in Monterrey. There will be other screenings in California. Go to www.runningthesahara.com to find a screening near you and for additional information about the film and the associated charity H2O Africa.
$35.00 -VIP Ticket includes: Admission, DVD, Gift Bag (Items from national and local partners), Light Reception (Alcohol Provided if over 21)
$20.00 - General Ticket includes: Admission, Light Reception (No Concessions allowed in Theater)
Promo Code (for discounts and other goodies): NEHST2
DVD's are also available for purchase at http://store.nehst.com/dvds.html
Enter Promo Code NEHST2 for $5 discount on DVDs.
Theater Name: MONTEREY CONFERENCE CENTER
Theater Address: ONE PORTOLA PLAZA, MONTEREY, CA 93940
Show Date: Friday, April 24th, 2009
Reception: 7:15 PM
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Purchase your tickets at http://store.nehst.com/nehst-box-office.html
Remember to enter Promo Code: NEHST2.
For any questions please call Nehst Studios at 201-941-4677.
Prices may vary for future screenings.
Please note, screenings for Running the Sahara start promptly. If you've purchased a ticket to a screening, please arrive 45 minutes early to check in. You will not need a ticket; your name and the number of tickets you purchased will be verified at the door.
Tuesday, April 7
Osgood Recognized as USAT Developmental Coach of the Year
CONGRATULATIONS SHOZ!! Please see the article that was on the USAT Southwast Region website (http://www.usat-southwest.org/news/coach-of-the-year.html). We are so proud of you!!
USA Triathlon March 26, 2009
USA Triathlon and its National Coaching Commission have recognized Sharon Osgood of Carmel Valley, Calif., as the 2008 Developmental Coach of the Year.
A Developmental Coach of the Year nominee is coach of a youth club, high school or junior-level coach, or a coach directly responsible for training athletes to the junior and/or elite level.
Osgood, a USAT Level II Certified Coach, has been actively involved in working with young triathletes in California through Monterey Bay Multisport. She was instrumental in the team’s selection as a USAT High Performance Team and in the team’s silver medal performance in the USAT Developmental Team National Championship in 2008.
“I’m pleased to have been recognized for the work that I do. I feel extremely fortunate that my chosen profession is fun, intriguing, educational and always changing,” said Osgood. “When working with young people, you never know what to expect. It’s refreshing. It’s also very rewarding and satisfying to see the young people you work with growing in a lifestyle sport. I would hope this inspires other coaches in our field to do what I’m doing with the younger athletes.”
Several of the athletes Osgood works with are among the top 10 in the youth elite and junior elite rankings, while others are making the transition to the U23 and collegiate ranks. Among the athletes she has trained are Marissa Ferrante (Nationally Ranked #2 Junior Elite Female; 1st Place – Strawberry Fields Junior Elite Cup; 3rd Place – USAT Junior Elite National Championships), Kalen Darling (22nd Place – Kelowna ITU Continental Cup; 25th Place – Geneva ITU Continental Cup), Hannah Rae Finchamp (Nationally Ranked #2 Youth Elite Female; 4th Place, USAT Youth Elite National Championships), Caton Avilla (Nationally Ranked #7 Youth Elite Male), and Clark McLennan (Nationally Ranked #7 Junior Elite Male).
Because of this commitment to assisting developing athletes, Osgood has played an instrumental role in the growth of USAT’s athlete development pipeline. She has served as a USAT Junior Select and Skills Camp director, and has been a USAT Regional Athlete Development Coordinator for the Southwest Region since 2005.
As a Regional Athlete Development Coordinator, Osgood has contributed countless hours managing the nation’s only viable Regional Junior Elite Cup series and she has been key in developing a regional grant funding program to assist athletes to national level events and coaches to education programs.
The USAT National Coaching Committee is made up of some of the finest multisport coaches in the world. Committee members volunteer their time and knowledge for the sport, the athletes and the coaches. The mission of the NCC is to promote professionalism in multisport coaching and advise USAT staff regarding coach education.
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Monday, April 6
Fun MBM Team Practices
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New for this year, MBM has incorporated two team workouts per month!! This is a great opportunity for those that aren't able to practice with us on a regular weekly basis to get together at different locations in northern California for team practices, meet other team mates and have a great workout! Yesterday we met in Morgan Hill for an hour and a half ride followed by a 15 minute run. The majority of the athletes at yesterday's practice are from our junior team, however we did have some of our adults that made it out for a wonderfully beautiful day! See our pictures below!
If you'd like more information on how to become a member, click on the "Handouts" section to the left or shoot Sharon or I a phone call or email. We'd be happy to tell you about it.
To see more pics from this practice, click on the Album's link.
Wednesday, March 25
13th Annual Linscott School Apple Blossom Run
There will be a 10k/5k run held on May 3rd at 8:30am at Linscott School 220 Elm St., Watsonville. Click http://www.linscott.pvusd.net/events/appleblossom.html to find out more information.
Tuesday, March 10
Nisene Marks Trail Run & Ride
This past Sunday some of our team members met at Nisene Marks in Santa Cruz for our first team workout of the month. It was a sunny yet crisp afternoon in the Santa Cruz Redwoods...perfect running conditions.
Sharon was out on her mountain bike with Colin and Nate. The rest of us, Lesley, Marissa, Matt, Mike & I enjoyed a little over an hour trail run on the fire road. We thought we'd be able to run on the single track, but we were halted by a huge puddle of water.
It was a great run in a new location! Afterwards, a group of us headed to Surf City Cafe for coffee & goodies.
Our next team workout is Sunday March 22 at Toro Park 7-11. We will be doing combination/transition work. If you'd like to join us, please email or call Sharon or Alexis.
Monday, March 9
Napa Valley Marathon Race Report
MBM Team member, Mike DeMaria completed his first marathon last weekend. Read his race report here!!
Handout: Napa Valley Marathon Race Report
Wednesday, March 4
Wednesday Night Track
Wednesday Night Track has officially started at MPC at 5:45pm. We have a great group of athletes of all abilities and ages. If you'd like to come by and check it out, please do so. The first wednesday of the month is always our bike/run combo workouts. We look forward to seeing you!
Wednesday, March 4
Discounted Races For Team Members
Hello MBM Team Members,
We hope that your early season training is coming along nicely. For some of you, your first race is right around the corner. For others, there are still a few months of training. For those of you who are still looking for races to enter, please click the link below for discounted races for team members.
Handout: 2009 Team Information
Tuesday, February 10
Toro Park Trail Run/Walk
On March 7th at Toro Park, there will be a 5k run/walk. The race is being put on by the Salinas Jaycees and proceeds go towards Second Chance & Racho Cielo Youth Campus. The registration form can be found at the link below or in the Handouts Section.
Handout: Toro Park Trail Run/Walk
Thursday, January 8
Team Race Schedule
The Team Race Schedule is now available in the handouts section and the link below. Sharon or I will be at many of these races and if we're not there, hopefully a teammate will be! Keep your eyes posted as we might update races or if there is a race that isn't posted, that you'd like to see posted, please email us.
Handout: 2009 Team Information
Monday, January 5
MBM & Fleet Feet Partner for Lecture Series
MBM & Fleet Feet are pleased to announce it's first Lecture Series beginning February 10
The series will be held at the Monterey Fleet Feet Store from 6-7:30pm. Snacks will be provided. For more information, please email Alexis (alexis@montereybaymultisport.com) or Sharon (sharon@montereybaymultisport.com).
Cost for the entire 8 session series - $75 *.
Drop-in attendees will be charged $15 per session. Please RSVP if you plan on dropping in.
*Sign up for an entire session and receive a coupon for $25 good at Fleet Feet Sports Monterey on any purchase over $100.
February 10th – Goal Setting
March 10th – Water Running for injuries
April 14th – Using Imagery to improve fitness
May 12th – Race Preparation for extreme climates (heat or cold)
June 9th – Parent/Kids Coaching (What’s Right For Your Child)
July 14th -Safety for Outdoor Exercise
August 11th -Swim tips for Open Water
September 8th – How to enjoy the Off season and Stay Fit
Sunday, January 4
New Links Posted
New links have just been posted on the 'Links' sidebar. If you are interested in USAT National Youth and Junior or collegiate racing, these links are for you! Check them out for more information.
Sunday, December 28
2009 MBM High Performance Team
We are now accepting applications for the 2009 MBM High Performance Junior, Junior Elite and Adult teams! Please see the information regarding team requirements, benefits and fees below.
Sharon and I are excited about the upcoming season and have included additional team workouts. If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call us.
Handout: 2009 Team Information
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