Category: swim

Weekly News Update 8/16

It was another great weekend of racing for GCTri members.  Congratulations to our team members who competed at Age Group Nationals – Olympic distance: Nicole Ogrosso (2:29), Gabby Czernik (2:21) & Jamie Brabston (2:22).  Congrats to our other racers: At the Presidential Lakes Olympic Triathlon we had Joe Borghoff (2:48); Dave Pietrangelo took 3rd Overall (1:00) at the Staten Island Triathlon.  Congratulations to Jersey City Mayor and GCTri member Steve Fulop for winning the Belmar Chase Celebrity 5K.  By winning the race, Fulop earned $2,500 for the Jersey City Recreation Department.  Remember to keep sharing your results with us on the website –  http://www.gctri.org/race-results/submit-results/

Good luck to our team members racing War at the Shore, Timberman 70.3, and any other races this weekend.

On Saturday, Andrew Corcione will be leading a 50-60mi ride that will depart 14th st. pier at 8:00am.  For full details on available training opportunities, check out the club calendar on the webpage – http://www.gctri.org/race-calendar/ Happy Training!

Weekly News Update 8/9

GCTri extends a warm welcome to our newest members: John Callahan, Pam Harinstein, Mark Tsigounis, Rebecca Gauthier, Roberto Scarpati & Sydney Hattan.  We hope to see you out at the group workouts, socials and races soon!

Congratulations to GCTri members who competed at the Jersey Girl Triathlon: Dani Rossi (1:30), Jenny Zarzuela (1:26).  Remember to keep sharing your results with us on the website –  http://www.gctri.org/race-results/submit-results/

Good luck to Nicole Ogrosso, Jamie Brabston, & Gabby Czernik at Age Group Nationals in Milwaukee. Congrats to our other team members who qualified but unfortunately weren’t able to make the trip to compete.  Good luck to those racing the Belmar 1mi OWS, Staten Island Sprint Tri and any other races this weekend.

This weekend we have a couple options for rides: On Saturday RJ will be leading a 60mi ride (~18mph avg) to Nyack that will leave the 14th St. Pier at 7am.  On Sunday John Argueta will be leading a 40 mile (Newbie friendly ~14-16mph avg) ride that will depart from Weehawken Track at 7am.  Please note that we have removed some of the group training sessions due to low attendance (Wed Evening Track, Thurs Evening Tempo Run, Sunday Morning Long Run).  For full details on available training opportunities, check out the club calendar on the webpage – http://www.gctri.org/race-calendar/ Happy Training!

Weekly News Update 8/2

Congratulations to GCTri members who competed at IRONMAN Lake Placid (one of our club designated races).  We finished 2nd out of 14 teams in Division III in the TriClub Challenge. Ladies and gentlemen, here are your GCTri IRONMEN:  Matt Bach (4th AG, 56th OA – 9:58), Rich Bean (10:49), Scott Burns (16:05), Brian Carroll (13:16), Andrew Corcione (12:01), Dave Cruz (10:12), Greg Eisenhart (13:17), Kristin Hespos (16:21), Missy Manning (11:39), Erica Manning (13:01),  Kristine Papamichael (13:08), Rowan Prior (11:23), Jen Nicci Schock (12:24), Jen Sheppard (12:20), Mike Stefanik (14:23), Megan Wiseman (3rd AG, 10:33), Raphael Zagury (10:57).  We are so proud of you guys!

At Born to Tri we had: Nicole Ogrosso (5th OA Female -1:06), Jamie Brabston (1st AG – 1:06), Marc Hourican (3rd AG, 1:07), Mike Frank (3rd AG, 1:08), Remember to keep sharing your results with us on the website –  http://www.gctri.org/race-results/submit-results/

Good luck to those racing the Lavallette 1mi OWS, Jersey Girl Triathlon, and any other races this weekend.

Please RSVP on the Facebook Event or the Club Calendar on the GCTri webpage for Nicci Schock’s Nutrition Seminar which will be held on Monday August 5th at 7pm at Stevens.

This Saturday we have a couple options for rides: RJ will be leading a 60mi ride (~18mph avg) to Nyack that will leave the 14th St. Pier at 7am.  John Argueta and Nicci Schock will be leading a 30 mile (Newbie friendly ~14mph avg) ride that will depart from Weehawken Track at 8am.  Happy Training!

Weekly News Update 7/25

Congratulations to GCTri members who competed at the NJ State Triathlon (one of our club designated races).  We finished 9th out of 25 in the Team Up Challenge this year for participation (really could have used Hartrick’s points).  At the Sprint Race we had: Brad Roberts, Sean Greene, John Argueta, Dani Rossi, Heather Cameron, Jenny Altagracia, Kirsten Greene, Hoda Osman; At the Olympic Race we had: Steve Su, Mike Satz, Dave Calabrese (7th AG), Matt Mustich, Gabby Czernik (2nd AG), Maria Wedgeworth, Jared Manks, Mike D’Imperio, RJ Boergers, Jamie Brabston (1st AG), Nicole Ogrosso (7th AG), Dave Pietrangelo, Cheryl Tarbous, Margaret Grandstaff, Sara Press (her triathlon debut!); At IRONMAN Racine 70.3  we had Jim Englert (6:04); At Pequannock Sprint we had Marc Hourican (7th OA, 1st AG). Remember to keep sharing your results with us on the website –  http://www.gctri.org/race-results/submit-results/ Best wishes to our large contingent of GCTri members racing IRONMAN Lake Placid, and special thanks to the members who will be volunteering and providing support to the group.  Good luck to team members racing Born to Tri, Sea Girt OWS, and any other races this weekend– make us proud!  Our sponsor Fleet Feet is celebrating 10 years of business in Hoboken on Tuesday July 30th.  Stop by the store for a sale and celebration –  http://www.fleetfeethoboken.com/events/in-store-events/10-year-anniversary-party-and-no-boundaries-celebration The GCTri Club August Social will be held on Thursday August 1st at 7pm at Pier 13 –  Take a break from training and come hear some IMLP stories and meet some other club members.  Please RSVP on the Facebook Event or the Club Calendar on the GCTri webpage for Nicci Schock’s Nutrition Seminar which will be held on Monday August 5th at 7pm at Stevens.  This Saturday RJ will be leading a 70mi ride that will leave the 14th St. Pier at 7am.  Happy Training!

Weekly News Update 7/19

Last week’s races saw some terrific GCTri club results: Congratulations to GCTri members who finished the Aquaphor NYC Triathlon: Kevin Portmann (15th Elite – 2:05), Derek Barnes (2:36), Lauren Wiest (2:42), Michelle Vargo (2:44), Pam Harinstein; Long Branch Triathlon finishers: Heather Cameron (1:07), Carlos Buenano (1:08); Party with Purpose 5k teammates: Nicole Ogrosso, Maria Wedgeworth, Brad Roberts. Remember to keep sharing your results with us on the website –  http://www.gctri.org/race-results/submit-results/ Good luck to team members racing NJ State Sprint & Olympic Triathlons, Manasquan 1 mile OWS, and all other races this weekend. If you want to order GCTri Hincapie gear, please follow the instructions that Jen has emailed last week.  Please mark your calendars for Nicci Schock’s Nutrition presentation on Monday August 5th at 7pm at Stevens (flyer to come out shortly).  This Saturday Mike Haskell will be leading a 2 hour ride that will leave the 14th St. Pier at 7am.  Please be careful training in this heat.  Happy Training!

Weekly News Update 6/21

Last weekend’s races saw some terrific GCTri club results (and many members looked great too sporting their new Hincapie Race Kits).  Congratulations to GCTri members who finished the Wyckoff-Franklin Triathlon: Jen Sheppard (6th Overall, 2nd AG), Jamie Moreng (1st AG), Lisa Mangino (9th AG), Glenn Hartrick (2nd Overall), Derek Barnes, Marc Hourican (6th AG), Gabby Czernik (3rd overall), Nick Walulik (1st AG).  Congrats to the Long Branch Triathlon finishers: Erik Donohue (1st Overall – Long course), Jamie Brabston (1st AG), Heather Cameron (2nd AG), Nicole Ogrosso (1st AG), Mark Rogers (6th AG), Brad Roberts (4th AG) and Mike Frank (5th AG).  Best wishes to our favorite GCTri past president Andrew Shore at IRONMAN Coeur D’Alene.  Good luck to team members racing IRONMAN Syracuse 70.3, TriRock Philadelphia, Stars and Stripes Aquathon and all other races this weekend. Big thanks to our sponsor, Fleet Feet of Hoboken who held a special sale for our members this week and are distributing the Hincapie gear.  Because of member interest, Jen has opened the online ordering portal for Hincapie gear.  If interested in ordering, please visit: https://teamcenter.hincapie.com and follow Jen’s directions from Facebook.  Once we reach the minimums we will place the order.  We’ve got a couple ride options for you this weekend;  on Saturday Kristine Papamichael will be leading a ride to Bear Mountain (100mi) that will leave the 14th St. Pier at 6am.  On Sunday Mike Frank will be leading a ride (40-60 miles) that will leave the 14th St. Pier at 7am.  Happy Training!