Bay Area Multisport
BAM! Newsletter August 2009
A Word from the Prez... BAM! Apparel Calendar
Where does the time go? Current jerseys are being Swim Clinic w/Chris Sustala
I was looking back at some old race re- discounted to make way for Featuring Video Analysis
sults and I could not believe my first race a new order of jerseys that Saturday, August 8th
was in May of 2006! I've been doing this for should arrive late in 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
three and a half years! I know this is not Location: South Shore
long compared to some of you, but these September.
years seem like a blink! This discussion board also Harbor Fitness Center
How did it all start? has a link to sign-up to order $25 for BAM! Members
one of the new design jer- $30 for Non Members
I can vividly remember when I started
swimming and also the day I borrowed a seys. For registration info contact:
bike from Martin Rios so I could figure out Check the discussion clinic@bayareamultisport.com
how to ride. I rode 12 miles that day and board or email: BAM! Meeting
my legs were jelly afterwards. I could not apparel@bayareamultisport.com Monday, August 17th
have run even if there was a mad opossum for ordering and questions.
chasing me. 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Where has the time gone? Location: Perry Family YMCA,
I suppose it has gone the same way the League City
Masters Swim Program Chris Bittinger, Manager of On The Run
time raising children has gone, or the time
building my career (or the lack there of) The South Shore Harbour Shoes, Apparel & Training Plans
has gone or the time away from my high Fitness Club in League City BAM! Bike Ride with Hous-
school and college friends has gone. It just now has a master’s swim ton Racing Triathlon Club
goes, and the older we get the faster it program. The South Shore Sunday, August 30th (Tent.)
goes. Without sinking into the nostalgic
abyss, I think I'll just suggest the point I'm Sails is offering a free week 7:30 am (6:30 am early start)
making is we need to be aware of the jour- to BAM members from Au- Check the Discussion Board
ney we are on. gust 10-14. EVENTS
If you keep too narrow a focus you may You can try out one or all
end up quite expeditiously on the other Saturday - 08/15/09
of the practices at no charge. Kiwanis Kids #6
side without knowing what's in between.
The training, the friends, the physical chal- Please check the discussion Houston YMCA - Clay Road Family
lenges, the emotional stresses, triumphs board under Swimming for Sunday - 08/16/09
and even failures are all things that add membership and drop in Darnd'st Du in Texas (Duathlon) -
color to our lives. Make sure you are look- San Marcos
ing around you and soaking in all that you fees.
The practice schedule is (Texas State Duathlon Championship)
do. But don't just be a spectator, be active
in creating your memories. MW 5:30am, TH 6:30 pm, and TriGirl Sprint Tri (Women Only) -
Caution, shameless plug to follow: Thur 12 noon. One hour Lake Houston (Humble)
May I suggest you consider adding the practices. Tri on the Run
experience of a board leadership position Call (281) 334-2560 or go Sweet & Twisted - Sprint
to your list of memories. We already have a (Women Only) Austin
few members who have volunteered for their web site at
Red Licorice Sports
positions next year, and yes the president's http://southshorefitness.com
position has a nominee, treasurer as well. if you have any questions. Saturday - 08/22/09
The positions and the duties associated Clear Lake International Triathlon -
with each, as well as the current board BAM Contact Information Sprint & Olympic
member are posted on the BAM! Main Web Web Site:
Page (Bottom Right). I encourage all of you Clear Lake
http://www.bayareamultisport.com OutLoud! Productions
to take a look and consider some responsi- E-mail: info@bayareamultisport.com (Houston Area Club Challenge)
bility and even contact the board member
to discuss the commitment. The meetings Mail Address: BAM! Sunday - 09/06/09
are actually quite fun. DO IT! P.O. Box 211,
TNTS! - Todd League City, TX 77574 Summertime Blues - Sprint
Freeport - Tri on the Run
Looking for Volunteers! BAM! Race Team News
There aren’t too many races in the month of July, nei-
Mark your calendars for Saturday August 22 ther historically nor this year. Don't know if it is due to
when BAM! will again be helping Greg Penning- too many hotdogs and beer on the 4th, the need for a
ton, Race Director for the Clear Lake Interna- mid-season hiatus, too hot, or whatever other reason.
tional Triathlon. I know it is hard to pass up a The members of the race team followed this trend
race so close to home, so race if you can. But if (probably for all of these reasons!) and only raced in Jeff
you can't race, we need your help with volun- & Brede's and the Marble Falls Tri.
teering. Congratulations to Lindie who was
dominating and 1st in age group again! Looks like the
We need you, your friends, family, neighbors, pace will pick up again in August; hope to see BAM! take
etc. to help out. We need at least 12 people in the trophy at the Clear Lake International Triathlon!
the transition area, as well as some people dedi- Train safe and race fast - Raul
cated to the transition security after it opens up.
We need a lot of people for directing on the bike
and run course. We will be asking the local run- Yoga for Athletes
ning clubs to support the run aid stations. And Starting August 30th, the Yoga Institute in Nassau Bay
this year we hope to have the Hooters girls show will now offer Yoga for Athletes. This class will meet at
up in the right place on the run course! 3:15 on Sunday afternoon for 1 hour. The August 30th
class will be free with the normal 4-week session start-
If you, your family, your club, your team, your
ing August 31st. The cost of the 4-week session will also
church, your synagogue, your mosque, your
allow you to attend any other Yoga class during the
scout troop, your friends, your enemies or any-
month. Other class options are also available. If you are
one else you know can help, please post on the
interested in attending one of these classes please con-
discussion board or contact Cathy Modaro.
tact Peter Eversley at peyoga@comcast.net for questions.
As seen at the Races…
Team Points BAM! Sponsors
OnUrLeft Du - July 5
Stephen Milford, Overall Winner! How many of you knew BAM! was in a As always, we want to
team competition with other triathlon thank our BAM! Sponsors,
BAM! 55-59 women took 2nd, 3rd and 4th
teams in the USA Triathlon South Mid- who have donated items
in our age group (Lynn Palmer, Gloria for our club meetings and
West Region?
Hinton and Joy Merenda) club socials this year with
Ken Merenda 5th Place M50-54 Well, now you know. BAM! gets a 1/2 giveaway items for meet-
Mike Diaz point for every team member that ings, help in hosting a
crosses the finish line of a USAT sanc- BAM! event and entries
tioned event, 6 pts for a 1st place finish, into local races.
Jeff and Brede's - July 12
5 pts for a 2nd place, 4 pts for 3rd, 3 pts A-Gleam Swimwear
Jim Yarzy M30-34 58:36 4th League City Chiropractic & Sports
Tricia Sibley F35-39 1:08:21 4th for 4th, and 2 pts for 5th. Medicine
Martin Bontz M45-49 1:05:56 5th The team categories are based on the On the Run
Rick Ingram M50-54 1:38:50 number of current members. BAM! is a RSH Physical Therapy
Lindie Nanninga F50-54 1:09:39 1st Category 2 team because we currently Runners Link
Steve Lowe M55-59 1:24:46 have between 100-199 members. Being Tri On the Run
a Category 2 also means we have to Webster Bicycle
Gloria Hinton F55-59 1:33:29 4th
Don Nanninga M60-64 1:18:38 5th meet a minimum of 10 pts for a race to As BAM! Members, we can
provide our thanks as we
Donna Toler Vulcan 1:41:49 2nd be counted. patronize these local busi-
Elysha Halsch Vulcan 1:56:57 5th In 2008, BAM! placed first in the Cate- nesses who support the
gory 2 grouping and won $300 to help local Multi-sport commu-
Ironman Lake Placid - July 26 nity.
offset BAM! club costs, which help keep
Bill Choppa 14 hours 46 minutes - Peter Eversley
your membership dues low!