Team E.R. Hosts Its First Annual Indoor Triathlon on March 10 at LifeCenter Plus

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Multi-Sport Team Organize Their First Indoor Swimming, Biking and Running Competition at the Health and Fitness Club in Hudson

HUDSON, OHIO (February 18, 2013) – Team E.R., an Akron area multi-sport team, will combine efforts to present the First Annual Indoor Triathlon at LifeCenter Plus on Sunday, March 10. Team E.R. is named for Eddy’s Bike Shop and Ritchies Sporting Goods.

“Our goal is to show how anyone, young, old, in shape or out of shape, can participate in a triathlon,” said Chris Schmauder, organizer of the Team E.R triathlon. “It is a great way to experience something you have never tried before and to do it in a way that will keep you wanting to ‘tri’ more. We want everyone to feel welcomed and to have fun while promoting exercise and good health.”

Participants will compete in three different events: swimming, followed by biking and running, with each leg lasting 20 minutes. Places will be determined by cumulative distances over each portion. Awards will be given to the top three overall finishers for individuals, team and top three finishers in each age group.

“For the experienced triathlete, the goal is to host a competitive event where they can practice their skills and enjoy a break from the monotony of training,” said Schmauder. “Not everything has to feel like a workout. This event will be a fun experience in a carefree environment.”

Adults and children are welcome as well as members and nonmembers of LifeCenter Plus. Registration can be completed via online or mail. Forms can be found online at www.active.com and www.ohioteam-er.com. Online registration at www.active.com must be submitted by March 8, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. To register by mail, send a completed form to LifeCenter Plus, 5133 Darrow Road, Hudson, Ohio 44236, postmarked by March 4, 2013.

The event starts at 10 a.m. at LifeCenter Plus, located at 5133 Darrow Road, Hudson, Ohio. For more information, visit www.ohioteam-er.com and www.active.com.

Team E.R. is sponsored by Eddy’s Bike Shop, Ritchies Sporting Goods, Fresh Start Diner, Doctors of Optometry, LifeCenter Plus, Marketing Resources & Results, and Apple Growth Partners.

New Sponsor

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We would like to welcome Apple Growth Partners as a new team sponsor. Click on the link to visit their web site. Learn about what they have to offer as Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors. Apple Growth is also a corporate sponsor for  the upcoming Pedal For Heroes event.

Jacksonville Florida Half Marathon 12-16-2012

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This is a race I have been thinking about for years. I did it in 2009, had a decent race, but ended up 4th – with 3rd & 2nd both less than 7 seconds in front of me- and winner 2 minutes ahead. you think about those seconds a lot after a race, and I have had 3 years!!. It’s a perfect race for me – starts at 7 am, big enough to draw some national competition – but not so big to have all the logistic issues of bigger marathons, you can park within a mile or 2 just 30 minutes prior to race, walk to the start and go.

My fall run training went well – but some work issue’s in the last 3-4 weeks had me tied in knots (no sleeping!) – and I was unable to fly down in advance of the race to acclimate to the heat – but I had a ton of aggression to release on a race – so I think it balanced out.

My goal was to beat my PR of 1:34, and my dream goal if everything went right, was 1:30. I knew the paces I needed, and after 3 half marathons, and one full, I had learned that pacing was everything. The temp was listed as low 60’s at 7 am, but seemed cooler when I arrived – so had a long sleeve jersey and a sleeveless team ER shirt over that. I started near the front, and as usual, when you have tapered down (and actually got a full nights sleep nigh before race!), the excitement of race, first 2 miles felt like I was running downhill – and even holding back at a 6:40 pace – time to slow it down. Goal pace was 6:55/6:56. After mile 2, I figured out that it was more than 60 degrees, and humidity was sky high. So I did a tricky shirt change (never slowed down) – and pulled off both shirts- put on sleeveless, all at a 6:50 pace (and weaving like a mad man with shirt over my head!!!) It worked – tossed long sleeve – only issue (did not figure it out till race was over) my team shirt was on inside out – oh well) I got in a good grove, found a small pack to draft off, and was falling into a solid 6:53 pace – perfect. First 8 miles were awesome, but then the sun came out – temp started climbing, and my body figured out it was not the 30 degree’s I have been training in for months!! I slipped to a 6:54 pace, and at mile 10 you head back in open towards the stadium. It’s all exposed, and even at 8 am sun seemed like it was sucking the life out of me. I focused, and really bore down. I got the 6:53 pace back, passed several runners melting down, and as I hit the last mile, I did the math that if I could do last mile in 6:45, I could actually come in under 1:30!! (It’s a very cool finish – you run behind stadium and do last half mile on stadium track – with announcer yelling, and crowds in the bleachers).

I put everything I had into last mile – and as I approached the finish watched it click over 1:30 – hit my watch – and 1:30:02.

I could not be disappointed- it was a fantastic race, took 4 minutes of my PR, and still did not get my win (Local Florida runner had a 1:25 for 1st) – but a 2nd, with a great time, is hard to complain about!!

Ken Frankenbery