The GSTC Division IV State Champs!!!!
06/10/2008
Hello everyone,
The GSTC was able to outlast TriNaults to claim back to back
USAT NH State Championships. More information will be posted once the official
scoring is announced. I will be posting our teams race results on the Race Results page shortly
Check out how our team fared and a Big Congrat to all who participated and made this Championship
a reality!
The GSTC is proud and honored to announce that
Racing for Recovery is now an offical Ironman Sponsor.
03/13/2008
Hello everyone,
On my behalf of myself, Racing for Recovery and all who will benefit
from our program, we are pleased to be sponsoring GTC this year. This
lifestyle has many benefits to it and I am honored to be part of your
great team. Looking forward to meeting and racing with all of you.
Kind regards and "With Sobriety Anytying is Possible"
Todd Crandell
Founder and Executive Director
Racing for Recovery
GSTC Spring Training Camp details have been announced
03/10/2008
The Granite Triathlon Club is pleased to invite you to a very special opportunity
to train, learn, and jump start your 2008 triathlon season. We are hosting a Spring Training Camp
at the Waterville Valley Conference & Event Center during the first weekend of May. Whether you are
looking to set a PR this year or attempt a new race distance, our Spring Training Camp will offer
GSTC members of all ages and abilities a learning and challenge experience.
Nestled in the spectacular White Mountains, Waterville Valley makes the perfect training venue in
early May - just in time to finalize your race season preparations. Waterville Valley offers
everything the aspiring and serious triathlete needs for the ultimate Spring Training Camp
experience. The camp is structured in a weekend format, checking in on Friday afternoon, and
departing on late Sunday afternoon. As a club, GSTC always strives to offer all of its members
a season full of high-quality workshops and training. With this special event, we’ll “kick it
up a notch,” offering attendees a chance to further refine their triathlon skills through a series
of ten workshops, including:
• Swim, bike, and run video analysis and coached trainings;
• Guest speakers who are experts in various areas such a nutrition, strength training,
transitioning, injury prevention, yoga, and bicycle maintenance;
• Group networking with other club members in a close-knit environment for an entire weekend;
• Elite level coaching within a small group environment, working with Coach Suzan Ballmer.
Details and Brochure are available in the Member's Only Fourm
With kind regards,
Katherine Sandoz, Spring Camp Coordinator
Jen Marts, Spring Camp Coordinator
Brett Heppler, GSTC President
Here is your chance to VOTE for the GSTC 2008 Club Races
02/06/2008
Here is your chance to VOTE for the GSTC 2008 Club Races. Visit the members' forum
for your chance to help us choose which races will be considered the 2008 GSTC Club Races. The NH
Club Championships at Mooseman International and Timberman have already been selected by the Board of
Directors is giving you a chance to select the remaining races on our schedule. Voting ends at the end
February so log in to the members' forum and VOTE!
2008 GSTC Swim Clinic
01/15/2008
The 2008 GSTC Annual Swim and Video Stroke Analysis Clinic will
be held at the UNH Field House Pool, January 28th from 8-10am with video analysis
to follow at the post clinic social. Post clinic social is to be hosted by Member
David Criswell following the event. Directions will be provided to the social at the
clinic.
More specific clinic information is available in the training calendar link located in the
Member's Forum.
The Granite State Triathlon Club (GSTC) announces that....
01/15/2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Hampshire – The Granite State Triathlon Club (GSTC) announces that they are still accepting m
embership applications for the 2008 season. The GSTC is a statewide not-for-profit multisport club
with nearly 70 members - adult and juniors residing across New Hampshire. The GSTC offers its members
a wide range of group workouts, coached training with Coach Suzan Ballmer (Breakaway Athletic Coaching),
sponsorship benefits, scholarship opportunities, informational resources including a library, a members-only
online forum, and a supportive atmosphere for all ages and abilities. GSTCs goal is to provide a safe and
positive environment for all of our members.
Membership benefits include a full Louis Garneau racing uniform, logo’d water bottle, car decal, and
team-logod t-shirt. Also, members have access to sponsor discounts including MC Cycles and LDR
Productions, both based in Laconia, discounted memberships at the Fitness Edge (Meredith, NH)
free GU, discounted individual coaching with Breakaway Athletic Coaching, and discounted nutritional
supplements from Vemma Nutrition Program™.
“In addition to having fun and helping club members reach their personal triathlon goals, GSTC has a
strong interest in giving back to our community by participating in community events and volunteering
at local triathlons,” says President Brett Heppler. “Whether you are preparing for your very first
triathlon or for an Iron-distance race, you will find support and camaraderie with our club.”
GSTC offers potential members the chance to “Tri Us Out!” For a nominal fee of $15 to cover coaching
and facility fees, non-members can join group coached workouts. E-mail Brett Heppler to learn about
dates and time of upcoming workouts available to non-members: granitestatetriclub@yahoo.com. Non-members
must RSVP before the day of the workout.
To find out more, visit www.gstriclub.com. To join the GSTC, visit www.active.com and use the search
term “Granite State Triathlon Club Membership.”
Vemma Human Study Results to be Posted Soon!!
01/26/2008
Hello Everyone!!
Vemma recently commissioned the first two human studies using our product via
Brunswick Labs in MA (www.brunswicklabs.com). We are VERY excited to see the
results from this effort!!! These studies were double-blind, placebo-controlled,
and randomized. The first study focused on how Vemma is absorbed by the body.
The second study focused on the effect of Vemma on immune system markers
(key helper cells and C-Reactive Protein indicators). The results are being
so well received that Vemma will publish the results in medical journals this
year!
Of course, we are excited about these studies because it only confirms with
science what we've known for over 3 years by customer testimonials!! My favorite
stories are from highly active people who were reluctant to change from their
well-established routine, but decided to try Vemma because of something we said,
or something they heard from someone else using the product. They were skeptical!
Why wouldn't you be? I was too when I first tried the product. But then I felt
better. I never felt better with what I was using before, and neither did anyone
else really. But after trying Vemma, there was a noticeable difference in
energy levels, recovery times between workouts, improved race-day results.
All told by some of the most healthy and active people I know! Give me a
couch potato and I'll help them feel like a million bucks! But when I
can have a person who is already taking very good care of their body
and they feel better, and also notice other improvements, it only
further validates the essential nutrition in Vemma and Verve!
December 16th Training and Social at UNH
12/10/2007
Don't forget, after the training on Sunday that member David Criswell will be hosting a
potluck social. Coffee and Bagels will be provided but everyone pitches in the bring the rest! Reminder that we are trail running first. We are leaving 9:30 sharp from in front of the Field House.
Bring you cold weather trail running gear. Check the calendar and the member's forum calendar for more information and scheduling.
Member's Only Forum and More Information on the December 16th Training
USAT Triathlon National Challenge
11/28/2007
Ready for a challenge? GSTC is participating in the USAT Triathlon
National Challenge, starting Saturday, December 1st. Club members: log onto our
members-only forum for details on how to sign up.
Member's Only Forum and Info
on the USAT National Challenge
Spring Training Camp Zoomerang Survey
11/28/2007
Attn. Club Members: We are beginning to formulate ideas for a possible
GSTC Spring Training camp, and we need your input. Please visit the Zoomerang Survey
link posted in our forum. Your feedback is important and will directly help shape
this special event!
Member's Only Forum and Zoomerang
Survey
General Sign Ups for the 2008 GSTC are now open
11/15/2007
Please visit our registration page on Active.com to register for the
2008 Granite State Triathlon Club
Granite State Triathlon Club Registration
Our 2008 seacoast sessions open this Sunday at the University of New
Hampshire!
11/15/2007
Trainings are beginning again for our seacoast region. 2007 and new
2008 members are welcome to attend.
Training information has been posted on training calendar on the website. To see
what workout Head Coach Suzan Ballmer has planned for us, please log into the member's
only forum and check the calendar!
Our 2008 season opens this Sunday at Gunstock Inn!
11/09/2007
Trainings are beginning again. Time to dust off the equipment and get
back into the groove!
Training information has been posted on training calendar on the website. To see
what workout Head Coach Suzan Ballmer has planned for us, please log into the member's
only forum and check the calendar!
2008 Membership for returning members only will continue until November
15th
11/09/2007
Returning members, your time is running out....
Thats right, your window to register prior to open registration is up in just 6
days. Register now to ensure your spot in the 2008 Granite State Triathlon Club
2008 Membership Opened November 1st for existing members and we are
25% full after just one day
11/02/2007
Hello
again everyone,
As the 2007 year winds down and people are thinking of the upcoming holidays, new
year, and winter, also comes sign-ups for the 2008 Granite State Triathlon Club.
We have great and exciting new improvements, as well as, some of the same things
you have grown to love about the GSTC.
Membership will open via Active.com on November 1st for returning members. We have
decided to cap membership at 100 people for the 2008 season.
When you are ready to signup on November 1st, please go to http://www.active. com/event_
detail.cfm? event_id= 1491543
Cost for the 2008 GSTC is $125. This is an increase from prior years, but we have
eliminated all facility fees for trainings! There may still be fees for special
clinics or seminars and you will be notified prior to these events.
When you are registering via Active.com., please make sure you fill out all the
information we have asked for. This information ensures we have appropriate emergency
contacts, sizing information, and USAT # (if an annual member). During registration,
you will be asked whether you would like to purchase a GSTC Long Sleeve Riding jacket
and/or a GSTC Riding Jersey. These items we'll order only ONCE during the year,
so take your opportunity to order them during registration. The riding jackets are
126.50$ and the jerseys are 57.25$.
Also, during registration, please take the time to carefully read the volunteer
pledge. In addtion to fulfilling our non-profit mission, volunteering also provids
the club with funding that helps keep the cost of membership to a minimum.
Here's whats up for 2008:
Of course you will still get :
** Custom Uniforms
** Discounts on GSTC Gear (ie. riding jackets, bike jerseys, socks)
** Discounts on coaching with Suzan Ballmer
** Water bottles, stickers, tattoos
** Nutrition supplies
** Discounts Service (as we solidify sponsors, you will get more benefits
** Club support and comraderie
Here is the new stuff:
** Increased training locations (ie. UNH, Gunstock and the Executive, in Manchester
)
** No more training/usage fees (you will not have to pay for any trainings or clinics
in 2008)
** Dri-Fit Shirts (instead of cotton) for all members
** More training/clinic sessions (ie. bike rides, bike maintenance, training runs,
spin classes, etc)
** Added volunteer opportunities
** Additional sponsor discounts
** New MEMBERS ONLY Forum!, less email, better sharing of information between members
There is more but we hope you are as excited as we are about the new (and old) opportunities.
Vemma,
Team New England - a new Olympic Sponsor
11/2/2007
Vemma
- a comprehensive liquid nutritional supplement!
A daily 2 oz. shot of Vemma is not only a superior source of natural antioxidants,
but a complete nutrition program possessing 12 vitamins, 65 plant derived ionic
minerals, 100% pure wild-crafted Mangosteen, decaffeinated green tea and organic
aloe. Drink Vemma everyday and you will quickly realize you don't have to be sick
to feel better. Please click the hotlink from the Vemma logo to get to the Vemma
Team New England website to try this ultra-premium supplement. Vemma Team New England
is committed to be the GSTC supplement of choice.
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New
Membership Forum Has Been Added
11/02/2007
Please take the time to visit the website and click on the new, members only
forum called V-Bulletin. This is replacing yahoo groups for 2008. This will be THE
place to go for information regarding the club. Instructions for entering the GSTC
Members Only Forum:
Browse to the following site http://forum. gstriclub. com/register. php?do=signup (you can also browse over to forum.gstriclub. com and click on the little "register" link at the bottom.
Enter in your date of birth and read and agree to the forum rules
Create a username. You can have spaces in the name so you can be " John Q. Public" or if you like to be cryptic you can be whatever name you want. I recommend making it something that you can easily be identified by. Then, Enter in a password and VALID email address
Enter the letters in the image verification test. If you cannot see it well, click on "refresh image" and it will create a new one. This annoying step is absolutely key in preventing unauthorized automated ID creations.
Set your time zone and ensure that you can receive email from the administrators and finally click on the create user button.
You will receive an email in your inbox. You MUST follow the directions in that email to authorize your account.
Once you have authorized the email, your ID needs to be verified - We will approve your IDs once you create them. This is to allow only registered GSTC members into the forum area.
Once authorized, you will get an email. You can then login and should be able to see everything! Log in and poke around.
Please contact Jason Sargent at jsargevt@yahoo. com if you have any questions.
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Volunteering
Information at Timberman
8/15/2007
Volunteers!
For Saturday and Sunday Timberman volunteering, please show up by 5:30 AM and please
register at the volunteer tent at Ellacoya. There will be people there to guide
you. Sunblock will be available at our club tent. Represent GSTC if you have a hat,
visor, or T-shirt. Drinks and snacks will be available for the volunteers! Thanks
and have fun! Good luck if you are racing.
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Saturday
morning Bag Stuffing at 9 am
8/8/2007
2,000
more bags remaining, we need help! Directions To Alton Warehouse of EndorFun Sports
Go to Alton Traffic Circle off of 11 or 28 towards Wolfboro. If coming from Gilford
could go around Alton onto 28 A and up Bay Hill Rd. and then onto 28. Take 28 approx.
4 miles from circle or 3 miles from Bay Hill Rd towards Wolfboro. Take Right onto
Gilmans Corner Rd. Go 1.1 Miles Take Left onto Drew Hill Rd. 1.1 miles
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Tuesday
Night Bag Stuffing in ALTON
8/7/2007
Bag
stuffing for Timberman is happening tonight at the Endurofun warehouse in Alton
at 5:30pm. The address for the warehouse is 133 Drew Hill Rd. Alton, NH. This is
the BIGGEST event of the year for the GSTC so please come and help out. Remember
that there are only 4 more opportunities to fulfill your volunteer pledge to the
club. So come on by for bag stuffing. Food and refreshments will be provided for
all members and their families.
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Wednesday
Night Coached Training RAIN OR SHINE
8/7/2007
Coached
training with Suzan will occur at 6:00pm tomorrow at Ellacoya. Cancellations do
to severe weather will be made on-site so be prepared to train in a little rain
if forecasted. Short course people will do a swim and then a transition brick -
bike-run-bike-run etc Long Course people will do a bike and then a race specific
run.
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Greenfield
Results Now Posted
8/7/2007
Congrats
to all the members that proudly represented the GSTC in the NE Club Championships
last weekend. I am sure you showed everyone there why we are the BEST club in NH!
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August
Athlete of the Month is now available
8/7/2007
Check
out the GSTC Athlete of the Month Alison Griffin. Her profile is located under the
members and bios area on the website. Congrats to Alison on being selected as our
feature athlete.
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Attention
International Triathletes
7/26/2007
ATTN:
International Triathletes! Have you ever wanted to compete in Canada? The Montreal
triathlon is coming up and you want to make your reservations now to participate.
We were unable to get a block of rooms, so you must make reservations individually.
Jim Fitts can assist in matching up room mates if you like, but you must do three
things: E-mail Jim at jfitts@metrocast.net and confirm that you will be racing;
Indicate whether you will need a room mate or not; Register for the triathlon at
http://www.esprittriathlon.com . All race lengths are available. If you would like
any input, Suzan Ballmer knows the race well, and Jim can give you an overview of
what to expect. There are many great hotels in Montreal, but most of us stayed at
the Hotel de la Montagne on rue de la Montagne in the heart of the city http://www.hoteldelamontagne.com
. We will be heading up on Friday, September 14, and most will stay until Sunday.
Remember, the club will reimburse each racer $50 for lodging, so if you room with
another racer that’s $100 against Friday night’s room (the extra night must be covered
by the racers). Making reservations directly will be expensive, so we strongly suggest
using Expedia as the rooms are approximately $100 per night cheaper. Of course,
there are also less expensive hotels, but rooms have been available at $135/night
through Expedia, which for the class of hotel it is and the location is an exceptional
deal. Please contact Jim quickly if you are interested in this great international
race and a couple fun nights in a great and friendly city. We had a blast last year
and want to have more fun this year. Friends and family are welcome to join us as
they did last year. Don’t procrastinate: join us!
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Greenfield
Rosters Due Friday
7/25/2007
If
you plan on racing for the club at the North Eastern Region Club Championships and
your name is NOT on the list below, please email Brett to have your name added so
you can earn points for the team. If I do not have your name by Friday at noon,
your participation will not earn us points towards the Club Championship. Check
out the Greenfield link on our Team Races page if you still want to participate.
Lt. Tom Dawson, Brett Heppler, Shawn Tebbetts, Katherine Sandoz, Jen Marts, Nicole
Andres, Melissa Smith, Lisa Davy, Nate Armstrong, Jason Sargent, David Criswell,
David Levesque, David Gagne, Tim O'Brien, Jim Fitts, John Eisner, Ralph Lazaro,
Manya Hult, Kate Helder, Paul Cavanuagh,
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Results
Page Updated
7/25/2007
New
race results have been posted through Sunday July 22nd. If you have race results
keep them coming so they can be posted!
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Sunday
Training RAIN OR SHINE
7/5/2007
Training
for Sunday will be at Ellacoya RAIN or SHINE on July 15th begining at 10am and going
until we are finished. Please be prepared for Open Water swim training with Suzan
along with Bike/Run course work on the Timberman course
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Next
Wednesday Night Group Ride August 1st
6/26/2007
Next
group ride schedule for August 1st. Group organizers will be gone the next three
weeks in preparation, competition, and recovery from Ironman Lake Placid. We will
resume our normal schedule on Wednesday August 1st with the route TBD
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Volunteer
Needed for Eastman Splash Mash n Dash
6/19/2007
Someone
is desperately needed to help Trish setup and man the club tent for our club race
at the Eastman Splash Mash and Dash this Saturday. If you are interested and need
more information, please email Trish at Trish@meridiannh.com. Club tent duties count
towards your volunteer pledge.
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Outside
Training on Sunday 10am
6/12/2007
Sunday
at Ellacoya will be as follows: Swim training and then Bike-Run training. The Brick
will have a few sections - one for longer distance athletes, one for shorter distance
athletes and one for children athletes.
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Who
Is Racing Updated!
6/5/2007
I have
searched my archives and I think that I have everyone's schedule up on the "Who
is racing" page. take a peek and PLEASE send me updates if I missed you! Thanks!
Jason
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STATE
CHAMPS!!!!!!!!
6/5/2007
Mooseman
was proud to be the New Hampshire and Vermont USAT Club Championship for 2007. The
2007 Title was taken home by the GSTC. Leading the way were division winners; Nicole
Andres, Steve Long, Manya Hult. and 2nd place finishers; Dana Bolstad and John Einser.
The rest of the squad each earned 1/2 point for participation and completion of
the course. This helped propel the GSTC to a resounding victory and help earn them
the state title!
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Send
us your Race Schedule!
6/5/2007
Stand
up and tell your fellow GSTCer's where you are racing this year! Email your race
schedule to granitestatetriclub@yahoo.com so you can be added to our Who's Racing
Page. Its a great way to find out if another GSTC member will be at your event.
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Mooseman
Results Posted
6/5/2007
2007
Mooseman International and 1/2 Iron distance results have been posted. Check out
the 2007 race results page to see how you did compared to your other GSTCer's.
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ActiveCare
to become Olympic Sponsor!
5/31/2007
ActiveCare,
offering comprehensive, individualized sports programs for athletes wanting to optimize
their performance and prevent injuries, has become an Olympic sponsor! Check out
their website by clicking on their logo on the sponsor page. They offer 10% off
select packages to GSTC members. Dr. Brett Coapland DC, CSCS, ART will be be treating
at the Mooseman during the expo with complimentary ART.
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Who's
Racing page updated!
5/26/2007
The
Who's Racing page has been added and is being updated by Jason Sargent. Please email
Jason with your race information at jsargevt@yahoo.com to be added to the list
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Mooseman
Triathlon Festival Information
5/25/2007
# POST-RACE
SOCIAL: GSTC member, Jim Fitts is hosting the after race party at his New Found
Lake Home starting at Noon on Saturday, directions to the event will be available
at the club tent. # Club Tents at Mooseman: Look for the GSTC banners and club tents
throughout Mooseman Village the whole weekend. GSTC members will be able to store
gear, grab some snacks, get some BUG SPRAY (for those of us who have raced Mooseman
we know this is a big plus), or find some shelter from the rain(also a Mooseman
staple recently)
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Uniform
Pickup Ready at LDR
5/25/2007
Uniforms
may be picked up at anytime at LDR Productions 548 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246
603-528-6309. Remember, you must have signed up for 2-volunteer events to be eligle
to pick up your uniforms. Volunteer opportunites are available on the calendar or
by contacting our Volunteer Coordinator, Tim OBrien sketty_@yahoo.com
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Welcome
to the new site
3/15/2007
Welcome to the new site. We are still making changes, so please bear with us as
we make further updates.
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