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1 M A R C H The Finish Line The Mission of Zoomers is to promote health and inspire fellowship by providing quality events for our community. Visit Zoomers online at zoomersrun.com for upcoming race information, past newsletters and other useful information Is there someone you would like to see in the Spotlight? suggestions to ZoomersNewsEditor18@gmail.com 1 Zoomersrun.com

2 COACHING & TRAINING ZOOMERS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RUNNING & TRIATHLON CLUB PRESIDENT Pat Vasquez VICE PRESIDENT Talley Carpenter If you are interested in improving your performance and would like to hire a RRCA coach, Multi-sport (swim, bike, run) Coach or Swim Masters Coach please contact one of the following coaches: Heather Butcher Multi Sport Coaching RRCA Certified USAT Level 1 Coach Youth and Junior Certified Coach ACE Certified Personal Trainer or hbtrisport@aol.com TREASURER SECRETARY Becky Krueger Gail Marinari ZoomersTreasurer@gmail.com zoomersnewseditor18@gmail.com RACE CORDINATOR Vacant US Masters Swimming Level II Coaches Danielle Chance Danielle.chance13@yahoo.com Shelley Vakil Shelleyv5@comcast.net WEBPAGE DIRECTOR NEWSLETTER EDITOR John Libonati Gail Marinari Zoomerswebdirector@gmail.com zoomersnewseditor18@gmail.com SPECIAL EVENTS Roxanne Gillen Adult Race Series Chair Jessica Oldfather ZoomersRaceSeries@gmail.com Look for Zoomers on download the free mobile app used to track athletic activity such as running, biking & swimming via GPS Kids Race Series Chair Dug and Marti Stetter Zoomersyouth@gmail.com MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING DIRECTOR Lori Vasquez zoomersmembership@gmail.com 2 Zoomersrun.com

3 March 2018 Presidents Message With February being a short month, there was not a lack of races and activities for Zoomers members. I would love to be able to list all of the accomplishments our talented and determined members achieved but I know I may miss a few and that would be a disservice to those individuals. With winter ending and running season in full swing, there are going to be a lot of races to participate in locally or if you re willing to travel. Our multi-sport athletes are in full training mode preparing for the 2018 Triathlon/Multi Sport season. There have been many training camps going on across Florida and the country. Watch for the Zoomers sponsor FHC Time Trials which simulate a 10 mile triathlon bike race. It s a fun and challenging workout with a little competition thrown in. Some early races are the Sarasota Tri festival, Clermont races in March, FGCU Eagle Sprint Tri and St. Antony s Tri in April. Speaking of training, see what your fellow Zoomers members are doing and share your activities via the Zoomers Club page on Strava.com. Strava is a great way to keep track of your workouts and monitor your progression. Who is the next KOM or QOM? Also, our club continues to grow. We have passed 450 members with 29 sponsors. What a great job our Membership and Marketing Director is doing (so what if I m bias, those are still great numbers!) In closing, I would also like to thank our members who have helped with volunteering at races and events. Without our volunteers the races, events and this club would not be possible. Happy Racing, Pat Vasquez, President 3 Zoomersrun.com

4 High School Student Spotlight Tyler Briggs Many of us have watched this girl grow as a child into a teen and into an athlete. Tyler Briggs is in the 9th grade at Imagine School in North Port and will turn 15 this month, March She and her parents Lisa and John Briggs have been active Zoomers Members for many years. Tyler has been a runner for 6 years and running local races since elementary school. Over the years Tyler is picked up biking and swimming and for the past 2 years competing in Triathlons as well. Tyler trains and races with her peers and her parents John and Lisa, this is part of their healthy lifestyle and family activity. Some of the school teams and clubs, Tyler is involved in are the National Junior Honor Society & Imagine's Honor Academy. She tried starting a triathlon club but wasn t able to get school support. Her favorite race is 'Remember for the Fallen', because it was her first race. Tyler runs this race every year and feels it is for a good cause The longest distance Tyler has raced to date was the Sarasota Half Marathon. And currently her distance Tri is a Sprint Triathlon. When asked what she enjoys most about running/triathlons/competing), Tyler stated: You have team support, but on your bad days you don't bring them down with you. So it's the best kind of team sport you could ask for. Tyler s PRs are 5K: 23:24 Sprint Triathlon: 1:13 10K: 54:44 Half marathon: 2:07 ~Denise Costa~ 4 Zoomersrun.com

5 ZOOMERS MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETINGS Do you want to be involved in what is happening in your club? Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month for the Zoomers Business Meeting. It is currently being held at the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 pm. At these meetings, we discuss what is happening in the club, what past races were like and what races we have coming up. You will learn how it all works behind the scenes and also be able to voice your opinions, concerns or maybe you have an idea for something new? Come join us and see what it s like. Next Business Meeting is March 7, 2018 Welcome to our new members Caroline Ortiz Christine Watson David Coffee Dawne Gaskin Kristen Szych Luci Rich Mark Santoro Michael McMillan Michelle Fede Philip LaGamma Stacey Coffee 5 Zoomersrun.com

6 Welcome, Zoomers Kids!! Kids Race Series for those 14 and under. Race Series will begin in Aug 2017 and finish up in July 2018 If you are in a Family Membership (in good standing) your kids are already in, for the Race series coming up You must fill out the Opt-in Form for this year zoomersrun.com/kids-race-series/ (((((ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE))))) ((everyone needs to Opt-IN for the new year)) Pirate Treasure Trot 5K - 8/19 Trick or Trot 5k 10/21 Myakka River Zoomers 5k- - 11/11 Frosty 5k 12/16 Andrew Monroe 5k 01/07 Walmart -5k 1/20 ScrubJay 5k 02/10 Free for kids Boca Grande 5k 02/25 Life in the Sun 5k 10k 03/10 Guns & Hoses -3/24 Pine View Python 5k 4/14 Englewood 5k 5/19 Publix Family 5k - 5/19 Firecracker 5k -7/4 Please us if you have any questions Zoomersyouth@gmail.com 6 Zoomersrun.com

7 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT This month Sponsor spot light is Florida Hand Center. They have been a Zoomers sponsor for 2 years. Dr. Stephen Helgemo established Florida Hand Center in Hand and Arm Physicians, Dr. Stephen Helgemo and Dr. Ivan Olarte have two locations, Murdock Circle in Port Charlotte and Metropolis Ave suite 103 in Fort Myers. Dr. Helgemo and Dr. Olarte are surgeons, but provide mostly non-surgical care for problems from elbow to fingertips. They are the only fellowship-trained hand doctors in Charlotte County. Dr. Stephen L. Helgemo, Jr. Dr. Ivan G. Olarte 7 Zoomersrun.com

8 Zoomers Tri Kit $132 can be purchased separately - top $71.00, shorts $ Have men and women's specific sizes Zoomers Singlets Women and Men sizes available $20 Zoomers Visor $15 Contact Pat Vasquez Zoomerspresident@gmail.com. 8 Zoomersrun.com

9 Upcoming Races!!! Sharks Tooth 10k 3/3 River Roots & Ruts Trail run 13.1 and 5k 3/4 Life in the Sun 5k 10k 03/10 Sarasota Half 3/18 Guns & Hoses -3/24 For more information on local races and links, go to Zoomersrun.com

10 ZOOMERS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RUNNING AND TRIATHALON CLUB January 31, 2017 TREASURER REPORT Beginning Balance $24, Revenue $ Expenditures $5, Net Revenue $ Ending Balance $20, Zoomersrun.com

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13 Zoomers is an organization that runs on volunteers. We ask our members to give back to our club so that we can continue to give back to our community. Volunteering is a gift to our community. Just as your Zoomers membership provides discounts and other benefits, volunteering can pay off too! If you volunteer at four (4) Zoomers-owned event, Zoomers adult race, tri series or Kids race series or race that Zoomers has been requested to provide volunteers, you will receive a 1-year long individual membership (6 events for a 1 year family membership up to 4 members). In addition, if you refer a business to become a sponsor, you will receive credit for 1 event. DON T FORGET, volunteering is also a requirement for our Zoomers Scholarship. Please check the listing of Zoomers kids, adult and tri race series at Here are upcoming volunteer opportunities: INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? Contact Pat Vasquez Zoomerspresident@gmail.com 13 Zoomersrun.com

14 Zoomers member: Stephen Helgemo Our member spot light this month is Stephen Helgemo. Steve has been a long time Charlotte County resident and is the owner of Florida Hand Center. He is known not only as a runner but a Triathlete. Steve got coaxed to do a triathlon in 2011 after being a distance runner only starting at the 2009 Turkey Trot 5k. Steve did none of this growing up; in fact he said I used to make fun of my dad for running. The summers and persistent friends eventually talked him into trying a triathlon and he said I was hooked immediately. Steve used to lean on his run and then transitioned into loving the bike. The swim was something to get behind him, but he got tired of getting his butt whooped on the swim and decided he HAD to get better. Now he loves the swim. Steve does not see this as 3 separate events but as 1 sport, swim, bike, run or as a reverse Tri run, bike, swim. Balance can be hard for many athletes and Steve is no different actually he said many may say that he is unbalanced in spite of his efforts. He does 90% of his workouts before work and sunrise, when his energy level is best. At the end of a workday, finding time and energy to work out is tough. Steve s fueling tips: I am fortunate to have a pretty tolerant stomach, so I am pretty good with anything. And I have tried everything! My only issues have come from eating rich foods and trying to exercise too soon afterwards. I like to get several hundred calories and some caffeine in me about an hour before a session. If the program is easy that day, that isn't critical. If the workout lasts longer than an hour, I will bring something (a gel or whatever) to top off the tank after a half hour or so. Hydration is an issue once the temperatures rise or workout lingers on. In the summer, I am drinking at least a bottle an hour and if it's hot, I will add something to the water to stay on top of the electrolytes. Basically, find what works for you, practice/train with it, and don't mix it up on raceday. A little dehydration is not a big deal. What advice would you offer to beginners or to athletes that want to take thweir training to the next level? The most important piece of advice I was given is to be patient and trust the process. Don't obsess on numbers whether it's watts or pace or heart rate. Get a sense of what % feels like. For example- 70% may be 200 watts one day and depending on the wind speed and direction can translate to 15 mph or 20 mph. Data is good but it can be a distraction or a downer. My success has not been overnight but has been built slowly. Consistency- real fitness is a like a low interest savings account- keep making small deposits and it WILL grow. Shortcuts - ramping up training too quickly or trying a supplement or buying a new gadget are not the secrets. I have made all the mistakes (and continue to find new ones to make). Find a reputable coach or at least tap into some of the beginner sites or books. Maintain your strengths but work on your weaknesses. BE PATIENT! What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I love helping people push their boundaries and am blessed to have the opportunity to do that with my son in his sports (running and flag football) as well as my training partners (mostly Pat and Lori Vasquez these days). I love the sport, love the training, and love the racing. 14 Zoomersrun.com

15 P A G E 15 March Birthdays!! Ron Van Pelt 1-Mar Abigail Pyott 1-Mar Emily Pyott 1-Mar Lynn Lybrand 3-Mar Terri Mitchell 3-Mar Noelle Allen 15-Mar Marcia Williams 4-Mar Bradley Henson 16-Mar Kristin Engelson 4-Mar Susan Coldiron 17-Mar Brodie Henson 4-Mar Patrick Vasquez 17-Mar Buteena Pfeffer 5-Mar Amanda Uhl 17-Mar Lisa Briggs 5-Mar Karen Jacobs 18-Mar Tyler Briggs 5-Mar Mark F. Wegand 21-Mar Drew Smith 6-Mar Ron Reid 22-Mar Lori Bemis 7-Mar Pailey Riesgo 22-Mar Lara Roberts 7-Mar Mike Hayes 23-Mar Mary Elizabeth McGaha 8-Mar Bryce Wegand 25-Mar Karen Haynes 8-Mar Rich Golden 27-Mar Chuck Johnson 9-Mar Ashleigh Allen 27-Mar Karen Bulda 9-Mar Stephen Lybrand Jr 27-Mar Sophia Roberts 9-Mar Gavin Vasbinder 27-Mar Sherry Kelly 10-Mar Denise Costa 28-Mar Caleb Coldiron 10-Mar Adriana Otway 29-Mar H. Michael Garcia 11-Mar Lucas Gay 29-Mar Mike Garcia 11-Mar Sammy Chancey 30-Mar Stacey Coffee 12-Mar Ralph Ricker 31-Mar Shane Federici 12-Mar Michael Kelly 31-Mar Ann Palmer 12-Mar Corbin Gilpin 12-Mar Eric Ressel 14-Mar Timothy Lucas 15-Mar 15 Zoomersrun.com T H E F I N I S H L I N E

16 2018 Adult Zoomers Race Series 1/27/18 Hands Across the Harbor 1/2 and 5k 2/11/18 Sasquatch 15k Trail Run 2/25/18 - Boca Grande 5k 3/3/18 Sharks Tooth 10k TBA Smoothie King 5k (new name announced soon) 4/28/18 Holly Morgan Fischer Memorial 5k 7/4/18 Firecracker 5k Remember the Fallen 5k and 10k 10/22/18 Trick or Trot 5k 11/10/18 Mayakka 1/2 and 5k 12/15/18 Frosty 5k Rules can be viewed on the Zoomers website. To participate in the series you must OPT IN zoomersrun.com/2018-race-series-results/ zoomersrun.com/opt-into-2018-adult-race-series/ If you need anything during the season, the Race Series Committee is here to help you Jessica Oldfather Pat Vasquez Dave Pierce Melinda Hooper 16 Zoomersrun.com

17 ZOOMERS RECURRING FUN FREE EVENTS FLORIDA HAND CENTER 10 MILE TIME TRIALS Presented by: Stephen L. Helgemo Zoomers sponsor Dr. Stephen Helgemo with Florida Hand Center organizes an informal gathering of like-minded people who enjoy minutes of hard riding. Time trials occur every other week or so. Members will have ample notice of each scheduled TT. There is no official timing, all speeds are invited and any sort of bike is acceptable. Participants are asked to use their own device to record times. This is not a group ride or No Drop event. The object is to drop whoever is trying to keep up. Meeting location: Convenience store parking lot at the corner of HWY 17/Duncan Rd and Washington Loop in Punta Gorda. Start time: 7:30-7:45, staggered start based on recent performances, slower times go first. Suggest cyclists properly warm-up prior to TT. The Strava segment is FHC Time Trial. NOTE: This NOT an official event and there is no official support. NEXT SCHEDULED time trail TBA see Zoomers SW FL Running & Triathlon Club facebook event tab for more details. ZOOMERS THRUSDAY ENGLEWOOD FUN RUN Hosted by: Sally and John Libonati Meet at Englewood Beach parking lot off of North Beach 6:00pm for various distances. All walkers, runners and levels are welcome. Zoomers provides some refreshments on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Please join "Zoomers - Englewood Fun Run & Walk" on facebook to stay up to date on future runs. ZOOMERS THRUSDAY TRIATHLON TRAINING Hosted by: Rusty Starcher Meet at South County Regional Park, 670 Cooper St, Punta Gorda, FL, in the pool parking 5:15pm. Bike miles, run and/or swim after. Must have a pool membership to swim or you will be required to pay a $3.00 pool entry fee. There is no requirement to do all 3 events to participate and all paces are welcome. 17 Zoomersrun.com

18 TRICK OR TROT 5K TRAIL RUN Presented by Zoomers Saturday, October 20, 2018, 8:00 Ann Dever Park, 6791 San Casa Drive Englewood, FL REGISTER ONLINE at RunSignUp.com Awards for best Overall, Youth, Masters, Grand & Sr. Grand Master, Veteran Masters and top 3 Male / Female in each age group. To benefit The Zoomers scholarship fund. Prizes for costume contest! Feb 14 Mar 31 - Adults $20, Kids $10 Apr 1 Oct 17 - Adults $25, Kids $18 Running Club Adults Members $5.00 OFF! If you do not want a shirt $5.00 OFF! COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT 18 Zoomersrun.com

19 Trick Or Trot 5K Trail Run SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Race Day: October 20, 2018 CASH DONATIONS / GIFT CARDS / GIFT CERTIFICATES / PRODUCTS or IN-KIND SERVICES COMPLETE AND RETURN SPONSORSHIP FORM BELOW. Bronze Level ($100 and above) Sponsor acknowledged in pre-race and post-race announcements. Sponsor acknowledged in pre-race to all participants and social media. Sponsor acknowledged in text on back of race t-shirt. Advertise (flier/coupon) in pre-registration packets (est. 350+). NOTE: Sponsor must provide race director with fliers/coupons one-week prior to race date (October 13 th ). Silver Level ($250 and above) All items mentioned in Bronze Level, PLUS: Larger sponsor name and logo prominently displayed on back of race t-shirt. NOTE: Sponsor must provide logo. Two complimentary registrations which includes race shirts (Registration forms must be submitted prior to October 13 th ). Gold Level ($500 and above) All items mentioned in Bronze and Silver Levels, PLUS: Sponsor name and logo displayed above others on back of race t-shirt, listed as Gold sponsor. Sponsor may set-up information table/tent at event. Title Sponsor ($1,000 and above) All items mentioned in Gold, Bronze and Silver Levels, PLUS: Sponsor name and/or logo displayed on front of race t-shirt. Sponsor mentioned in every race communication sent out post agreement. Sponsor may set-up information table/tent at event. Sponsor receives a total of four complimentary race registrations (Registration forms must be submitted prior to October 13 th ). 19 Zoomersrun.com

20 2018 Trick Or Trot 5K Trail Run Sponsorship Form Sponsor Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Contact person: Contact phone: Contact SPONSORSHIP LEVEL (Please Circle): Gold Silver Bronze Title We plan to set up a table at the event (for Gold/Title sponsor levels only): Yes No Please company logo to be used on t-shirt, social media and website to Jessica Oldfather, Race Director, at < jnoldfather@yahoo.com > Please make check payable to Zoomers and mail with completed form to: Zoomers, P.O. Box , Murdock, FL Zoomersrun.com

21 Zoomers 22 nd Anniversary Run, Walk or Ride Zoomers will be 22! We will be celebrating by presenting the 22nd-anniversary group run, walk or ride at Babcock-Webb on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at 7:30 a.m. You will be able to choose from a variety of distances (e.g. 3, 5 or 10 miles). Participants will receive a commemorative purple GENDER-SPECIFIC running shirt, lots of refreshments and drinks. The 'course' is a beautiful 5-mile out and back road alongside gorgeous Webb Lake. Water stops will be provided at mile marker 1.5, 2.5 and at the 5 mile turn around. Cost: $ Register on RunSignUp. Zoomers is absorbing the cost of RunSignUp registration fee and parking fees at Babcock/Webb. Location: Babcock/Webb, Tuckers Grade, Punta Gorda, FL Zoomersrun.com

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23 ZOOMERS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RUNNING & TRIATHLON CLUB P.O. Box , Murdock, FL 33938, First Name Last Name Date of Birth Street Address City, State, Zip Membership Fee: Please check one: New Membership Renewal of active membership Returning member (membership expired ) Check box to get newsletter by mail I m interested in volunteering Home Phone Work/Cell Circle Single Family Student 1yr $20 $25 $5 2 yr $35 $45 $10 3yr $50 $65 $15 Business Membership $75 for one year Release: I know that running, biking, swimming & volunteering to work at Club Events & road races is a potentially hazardous activity & that I should not enter & participate unless I am medically able & properly trained. I agree to abide by any race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running this event including but not limited to: falls contact with other participants, the effect of the weather, including low or high temperatures &/or humidity, traffic & the conditions of the course, all such risks being known & appreciated by me. Having read this waiver & knowing these facts & in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, my-self & anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive & release the Road Runners Club of America, the Zoomers Running Club and its Officers, Members & Volunteers, & all Sponsors, their representatives, employees & successors from any & all claims & liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in any Club event or carelessness of the per-sons named in this waiver. Further, I grant to all of the forgoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record while participating in Club events for legitimate purposes. Signature of Primary Member: Date: Referred by : Sign up online Zoomersrun.com P.O. BOX MURDOCK, FL HAVE YOU MOVED? PLEASE BE SURE TO UPDATE YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS SO THAT ZOOMERS CAN KEEP YOU UPDATED TOO! 23 Zoomersrun.com

24 Are you on Facebook? Check out or pages and keep up with what is happening in Zoomers Need people to run with? Zoomers Facebook is the place to go. Members are posting where they are running so you can join. Look for information on the Zoomers Facebook Page!! 24 Zoomersrun.com

25 From the Editors Desk Summer weather hit us a little early this year. Stay hydrated, and remember to grab water before heading out for your workout. Running season is moving forward and here we are getting ready to begin another Tri season. Where does time go? Seems like there is never a rest or off season. Many of us like to keep going, please remember to take the time and listen to your body. If you need rest take a day off and if you need time off it s ok. Thumbs up to this lovely lady! She fell during the Sasquatch 15k. When I came up on her before the half way point she was bleeding and not able to move her arm, she thought for sure it was broken. Nothing could stop her from cross that finish line. Running with her arm snugged to her body trying not to swing it she crossed that finish line and still smiling. If you would like to submit an article to The Finish Line Newsletter, please it in Word format to zoomersnewseditor18@gmail.com by the 20th of the month preceding this monthly newsletter. Please submit to newsletter by March 20th for the April issue. We welcome you to share your personal experiences (running or otherwise), family vacations, photos, etc. Please do keep in mind there is a 300 word limit on all articles. ~Gail Marinari ~ 25 Zoomersrun.com

26 We hope you have enjoyed this edition of The Finish Line. Join us again in April. 26 Zoomersrun.com