INSIDE THIS ISSUE
JULY 2017
Sisters TCSD Contacts Board Members Member Profile
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TRIATHLON CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
Weekly Workout Calendar Congratulations! TCSD Conversation
any people assumed Maya and Selena were twins although Maya was nearly two years older. Growing up they were the best of friends, but their interests were often different. Maya liked everything fast—rollercoasters, run-
Aquathlon 10th Anniversary of McCannMan July 13, Thursday Location: La Jolla Shores Check in 5pm Start at 6pm Beginner Triathlon July 15, Saturday Glorietta Bay, Coronado Start at 7am
JULY CLUB POTLUCK Friday, July 21st, 6pm Location: La Jolla Cove Theme: Mexican Fiesta! Refer to the Club’s website for complete activity listings and information.
A Tribute New Members Coach’s Corner
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JULY TCSD RACE CALENDAR
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Sisters A Tale of fiction by Barbara Javor
(Story inspired by TCSD member Maya Bryson) ning, and racing. Selena preferred more graceful activities—gymnastics, dance, and art. When they were teens, one summer Maya talked Selena into joining her in a boot campstyle physical fitness program. Maya was always among the top girls in the class but she never won the obstacle course races. With her nimbleness and strength gained from gymnastics and dance, Selena usually beat all the girls in those events. Maya was just as proud of Selena for those victories as she was of her own. In college Maya stayed with the regimen to build strength while Selena switched to martial arts which suited her natural agility.
As an adult, triathlon was Maya’s passion. The three sports consumed her free time, gave her a reason to go fast, and racing thrilled her when she won her age group or placed high overall. Selena gravitated to art, especially designing tattoos and drawing portraits of athletes. She had a flair for capturing their expressions winning, losing, and struggling in competition. Today Maya and Selena were at yet another local triathlon. As they did on many weekends, Maya raced and Selena set up a booth to draw quick, impressionistic portraits to sell to athletes and their families. Maya finished setting up her spot in the transition area and donned her wetsuit as Selena snapped pictures of her. “Don’t you have enough photos of me already?” “I use various body positions and facial expressions in some of my portraits of other athletes. The photos are my reference library.” She stopped snapping pictures. “You look concerned about something. Is everything okay?” “I just saw the woman who always beats me. I’ve seen her two or three times this morning. I hope it’s not a bad omen.” Maya grabbed her cap and goggles. “I’m heading down to the beach.” “I’ll be there in a few minutes after I make a continued on page 21