Santa Barbara Triathlon Club

Reef & Run returns on Thursday, June 24th! We are so excited to return to the beach and hope that you are too. But Reef & Run also needs our assistance. Volunteers are needed for the following positions: 3 people to set up (EZ up tents, banners, band stage and sound equipment) 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 1 person to pick up and deliver hot chocolate (provided by Chad's, formerly Sambo's) ... https://www.sbtriclub.com/reef-volunteers-needed/

We are excited to continue our partnership with De Soto for our 2021 Santa Barbara Triathlon Club kits. We'll be doing a reprint of the blue design from 2020, so if you missed last year's order, here is your chance to get that awesome kit! As a reminder, this kit was designed to compliment the previous kit design from 2018/2019, so you can mix and match the pieces.... https://www.sbtriclub.com/2021-kits/

Santa Barbara Triathlon Club is proud to announce a new partnership with Rudy Project North America! As part of the ambassador program, all registered tri club members will have access to the following benefits: 35% off all Rudy Project in-line protective helmets, eyewear, goggles and accessories. An additional 10% off all Outlet items; this includes single vision prescriptions. Increased discounts off each category during seasonal sales.... https://www.sbtriclub.com/rudy-project-north-america-ambas/

There is a new open water swimming opportunity in town! Join One With The Ocean on Saturday mornings for a beach clean up and group swim. Where: meet at Leadbetter Beach just in front of Shoreline Cafe When: every Saturday for a beach clean up at 8:00am and then toes in the water at 8:30am. Why: Our primary focus and goal is to build and sustain a community and humankind's love for the Ocean and get a great workout in.... https://www.sbtriclub.com/one-with-the-ocean-ows/

Check out the replay of the first Virtual Club meeting from March 18th, 2021 https://www.sbtriclub.com/virtual-club-meeting-replay-from/

Virtual Meeting Thursday, March 18th at 6 PM Full Details Located Here Join us for a social half hour followed by our featured speaker: Get Your Training Questions Answered! Coach Ian will be addressing YOUR questions, and topics such as: What are the best ways to train during the pandemic? What will give me the biggest bang for my buck: Training by HR, power, pace, or RPE?... https://www.sbtriclub.com/virtual-meeting-coach-q-a/

The Wellness Movement will be leading us through coached, structured running workouts OFF TRACK this year, as we still don't have access to the San Marcos High School track. These workouts are open to all SB Tri Club members. Details: Will be on Wednesdays starting at 6:00 PM (will last 60-90 minutes) Workouts begin on Wednesday March 17th (St. Patty's Day)... https://www.sbtriclub.com/structured-running-workouts/

Please join us on Thursday, February 18th from 6 PM - 7 PM for an update on what we have in store for the year, along with several great speakers. We're packing a lot into this one hour meeting, and are still working on securing additional speakers. Santa Barbara Triathlon Club update - what you can expect for 2021 Same Great Race, New Race Director:... https://www.sbtriclub.com/virtual-club-meeting/

Do you have accounting or bookkeeping experience? Or even are just organized and good at numbers? Then your club needs you! Erica (our current Treasurer), recently relocated to Colorado, but has been continuing to help the club from afar. Erica will eventually step down as Treasurer, and to prepare for that moment we are seeking an Assistant Treasurer to train with Erica prior to taking over as the official Treasurer.... https://www.sbtriclub.com/assistant-treasurer/

A new year is upon us, and although we are still dealing with the impacts of the pandemic, we are hopeful that we will be able to train and race together soon! In case you needed a reason to join or renew your membership, here are five! Informative Meetings - we'll be hosting virtual meetings until we can gather together again... https://www.sbtriclub.com/2021-registration-now-open/

The Challenge: Because everything in 2021 is still up in the air due to the pandemic, sometimes it’s hard to find the motivation to get outside and train hard. Let Santa Barbara Triathlon Club help you chase some carrots of motivation! The Rules: Are pretty simple complete as many of the official Routes listed below to be entered in a raffle to win prizes from our club sponsors!... https://www.sbtriclub.com/2021-sbtc-virtual-challenge/

The Law Offices of Brian O'Connor have been a longtime SB Triathlon Club sponsor since it’s beginning. Brian began his law practice in Santa Barbara in 1987 doing primarily insurance defense work for the first 10 years. Since 1997 his law practice has been focused solely on personal injury matters. Mainly representing individuals injured in bicycle and auto accidents, fall and dog bite incidents. [ 224 more words ] https://www.sbtriclub.com/brian-oconnor/

Name: Elizabeth Cholawsky Years in Triathlon: 24 How did you get into triathlon? My good friend and mentor, Cherie Gruenfeld, taught me to run marathons. When she switched to triathlons, she advised me to follow-along. I never looked back. Favorite element (swim/bike/run)? Biking! I was one of those kids who was inseparable from her bike from about the time she could walk. [ 189 more words ] https://www.sbtriclub.com/elizabeth-cholawsky-board-member/

While running along the SB Triathlon run route, we noticed a number of used masks, gloves and other debris littering the side of the path. What a shame! We want to do our part to keep one of our favorite running paths clean and enjoyable for all to use, so Santa Barbara Triathlon Club is organizing a club cleanup effort, with support from [ 173 more words ] https://www.sbtriclub.com/community-cleanup/

An Open Letter to Fellow SB Tri Club Members By Joe Howell This note is a simple personal pitch. PLEASE consider signing up for one or more virtual events for the upcoming Santa Barbara Triathlon. I just talked to a close friend who is a veteran participant in the SB Triathlon. He was unsure about signing up. I will now give to all of you (and hopefully your friends) the [ 576 more words ] https://www.sbtriclub.com/why-you-should-do-the-virtual-sa/

A Santa Barbara classic, the SBAA Grand Prix series has gone virtual this year! You have between now and November 30th to complete as many distances as you want! Sign up at www.sbrunning.org Click on image for more details. https://www.sbtriclub.com/sbaa-grand-prix/

Name: John Nelson Years in Triathlon: Did my first "tri" way, way, way back in 1993! How did you get into Triathlon: When I was a kid, I loved to be outdoors swimming, riding my bike, or just running. I still do. Favorite Element of Triathlon: I'd have to pick the swim -- Few things in life match how good I feel after a swim work-out. [ 207 more words ] https://www.sbtriclub.com/john-nelson/