Congratulations to Our Ironman Athletes!
Dear Central Florida Tri Club Members,
We hope this message finds you well. We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the athletes who participated in the Haines City 70.3 Ironman this past weekend. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of your accomplishments. A special shout out to:
- Michael Melton
- Gary Olson
- Junior Jjunitos
- Pawel Szatkowski
- Pedro M from Brazil
Neurodiverse Athletes
Additionally, we want to recognize our neurodiverse athletes, Robert Norris and Ryan Anton, for their incredible participation. Your perseverance and spirit are an inspiration to us all.
Holiday Party Highlights
We had an amazing time at our holiday party hosted by Wynne McFarlin. Thank you so much for opening your home to us and creating such a memorable evening. It was a joy to share great memories and celebrate our community. During the event, we presented awards to some outstanding members:
- Defying Gravity Award: Alex Saul and Marjorie Messier
- Underdog Award: Alejandro Duran and Lyndsey Dean
- Serpa of the Year: Jeff Meister
Congratulations to all the awardees for showcasing their talents and dedication!
Motivational Corner
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
Save the Date: 2025 Central Florida Tri Club Kickoff Meeting
Mark your calendars for our 2025 Central Florida Tri Club Kickoff Meeting on January 18. The meeting will start at 1 PM at Tri Peak Athlete – 1700 S Bumby Ave. Orlando, FL 32806. We will be introducing some exciting changes for the upcoming year, so please be prepared for the new schedule.
Schedule
Special Run Session: Jingle Bell Everything Goes Run!
Join us this Wednesday at 5:30 am for Second Annual Jingle Bell Everything Goes Run! We’ll be running around Lake Eola with several stations of body weight exercises. It’s going to be a lot of fun, so don’t miss out! Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect:
Recovery Swim Workout for Friday
As I will be out of town from December 19th through the 28th, here is a recovery swim workout for this Friday:
- Warm-up:
- 300 meters easy swim / 200 kick
- Technique:
- 6 x 50 as 25 fist drill / 25 free style with 15 sec recovery
- Main Set: (3 rounds)
- 4 x 50 meters (25 meters fast, 25 meters easy) with 20 seconds recovery
- 4 x 150 meters pull with buoy with 20 sec recovery
- 4 x 50 meters kick with board with 15 seconds rec
- Cool Down: 200 meters easy swim
Holidays
I will be out of town from Dec 19 – 29 with family. Our assistant coaches will be covering as much as they can during my absence. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. We look forward to another fantastic year with all of you!
Best regards,
Hector L Torres – USA Triathlon Level 3 Coach
Central Florida Tri Club
321-443-0073
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