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saiah packed his gear to leave the triathlonwondering if he’d return next year. Did he need a new kind of challenge?
He was lost in his thoughts whenhe looked up and saw a manhobbling toward him oncrutches.
“Hi, I’m Rene Farallon,”the man said, extendinghis hand with a businesscard. “You look like thekind of guy I’d liketo invite for ag o o d w i l ltriathlon tournext year. I’ll give a short presenta-tion about it in the clubhouse in thirty min-utes.” He pointed to the park building. “Pleasecome and listen.”
Isaiah shrugged. Why not? He wasn’t in ahurry, and he was looking for a something differ-ent. He went to the meeting with about twentyother triathletes.
“I was born in a copper mining town inMexico, but I grew up in the US,” Rene told thegroup. “We always gave back to our hometownwith goodwill projects, but now I want to goglobal through sport. I was planning a solointernational tour as a triathlete last year togather information and contacts when I caughta virus that almost killed me. After weeks in thehospital and months in a wheelchair, I’m able towalk again, but I don’t know if and when I’ll getwell enough to return to triathlon, let alone
travel the world.Seeing scores of
Santas just beforeChristmas gave me an
idea. What if there werelots of similar ReneFarallon’s, and they vis-ited different places atthe same time?
“I invited each of youhere because we’retriathletes who resemble
each other—six feet tall,about thirty years old, slim,
dark hair and dark eyes. We havea year to plan your visits to an
under-developed country for threeweeks. You will promote triathlon as a sport andbring goodwill. There is no religious, govern-ment, or commercial sponsorship. You’ll simplybe Rene Farallon. You will take a companion whowill video the trip. I will post daily highlights onour website while you are overseas. Hopefully itwill go viral.”
Rene spoke for ten more minutes andanswered questions. Isaiah was sold on the ideaand signed up. “Welcome aboard,” Rene said ashe handed him a team shirt and cap, both col-ored turquoise like copper oxide with copper-colored letters.
Over the following months Isaiah met twoother Rene’s who lived near him, and theytrained, planned, and schemed together. They
Date:Saturday, March 7
Location: South Bay
MARCHCLUB DUATHLON
MARCH CLUB TRIATHLON
Start Time: 7amShow up between
5:30am and 6:30am to helpset up and/or get your warm
up in before the start.
Check the Club’s website, Facebook page
and/or Yahoo group forum for the most up to date
activity details.
Format: 750y/12mi/4mi
Sunday March 15
2015
TRIATHLON CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
Rene 1TCSD Events 3TCSD Contacts 3Board Members 4
Member Profile 4Weekly Workout Calendar 5TCSD Conversation 7TCSD’s Pannikin Ride 14
It’s The Law 16BOWS 18New Members 19Firday Fist Light Swim 19
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TuesdayMarch 18th, 6pm
SaturdayMarch 14th, 8:30am
The monthly talk is specificallydesigned to get you started inthe sport of triathlon, and ourgoal is to de-mystify triathlon,and remove the ‘intimidationfactor.’
All questions fair game andNON-MEMBERS WELCOME! Bringthat friend or relative!
HOW DO I GET STARTED?How fit do I have to be? Howlong do I have to train? Whatequipment do I need? What do Iwear? Do I need a wetsuit? Whatkind of bike do I need? Can I doone on my mountain bike? Howdo I get started with my swimtraining What are good first timeraces? How can the Club helpme?
Get the answers to thesequestions and more at themonthly TCSD Tri 101!
Location: Hi-Tech Bikes 7638 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92111 map: http://tiny.cc/am6ea
Contact:Questions or comments can besent to your beginner coaches [email protected].
TuesdayMarch 10th, 6pm
MARCH TCSD MEETINGS, CLINICS, RACES & RIDES*
INTRO TO TCSDAND FRIENDS
TRI 101
All dates and events subject to change.* Refer to the Club’s website/calendar for additional workouts and latest information.
Please join us to hear about thelatest and greatest on all thingsTCSD.
This is a great opportunity tohear about all the Club has tooffer, learn the basics about thesport of triathlon, and meettraining partners. If you are newto the sport, or just new to theClub, this meeting is for you!
NON-MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! are welcome (bring a friend!), no RSVP necessary.Food and drinks will be available(pizza and soda.)
Location: Nytro Multisport940 S. Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA 92024(760) 632-0006 map: http://tiny.cc/6o8t3
Contact: Paula Munoz, [email protected]
The TCSD Real Beginners’ BikeRide takes on the 56 bike pathand is a club ride where nobodygets left behind. If you can ridecomfortably for at least 60 min-utes without stopping (total ridetime 90-minutes) then this ride isfor you.
Be ready for a few moderateclimbs on the first half of theride; beginners need hills too!Total distance for the ride is 18miles. Hybrids and Mt. Bikes willgo half the distance.
James will be your leader andis promising a fun-filled morning.Non-members are ALWAYS wel-come. Helmets are MANDATORY.
Option: 5K run after the ride.Bring your run gear if you plan to join.
Schedule of Events:8:30am Bike Q&A9:00am Wheels Roll
NEW Meet up Location:PARK & RIDE Location12791 Sorrento Valley RoadDel Mar, CA 92121map: http://tiny.cc/f0j8cx
Contact:Please contact James Ismailogluat [email protected] any questions/comments.
REAL BEGINNERS’ BIKE RIDE
ALWAYS REFER TO THE TRI CLUB’S WEBSITE AND CALENDAR FOR THE LATEST EVENTS, UPDATES AND
DETAILS. DATES, LOCATIONS, EVENTS, GUESTS. ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Triathlon Club of San DiegoP.O. Box 504366 San Diego, CA 92150-4366www.triclubsandiego.orgSend correspondence to the address above or contact President, Stephen Banister.
Membership & Renewal$75/year, $60 active military(w/active ID). Additional years available at discount.
TCSD membership (online) athttp://tiny.cc/v3xypw
TCSD e-listsSubscribe to the TCSD e-mailing list by sending a blank email withyour name in the body to:[email protected]
Publisher & Design/ProductionSprague Design, Dean [email protected](858) 270-1605
Editor Alexis [email protected] (718) 216-8555
Newsletter Articles and IdeasPlease send to Dean Sprague at [email protected]/or Alexis Barnes at [email protected]
Contributing Writers:Janis Intoy, Barbara Javor, MarkKenny, and Craig Zelent
CONTACTS
NEWSLETTER STAFF ANDINFORMATION
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Apparel: Zoca Gear Hank Montrose [email protected] (908) 247-1145
Beginner Coaches James Ismailoglu [email protected]
Dean Rosenberg [email protected]
Steve Tally [email protected]
Bike Case Rentals Bob Rosen [email protected]
Club Historian Ian Kelly [email protected]
Creative Team Arch & Christy Fuston [email protected]
Expo Director
Ironman Coaches Craig Zelent [email protected] (760) 214-0055
Membership Director James Ismailoglu [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Alexis Barnes [email protected] (718) 216-8555
Newsletter Publisher Dean Sprague [email protected] (858) 270-1605
Race Director, Aquathlon Kai Nakamura
Race Director, Duathlon Jay Weber
Race Director, Run and Triathlon Jim Johnson [email protected]
Social Directors
Social Media Manager
Sponsorship Director Kat Gunsur [email protected]
Swim Director Chris Costales [email protected]
Swim Director, Open Water Trevor King [email protected] (858) 717-1114
TCSD Cares Steve Tally [email protected]
Track Coach, UTC (Spring/Summer) Bill Gleason [email protected]
Track Coach, North County Mike Plumb [email protected]
Volunteer Director Dawn Copenhaver [email protected] (619) 867-2784
Youth Team Coach
Web Administrators John Hill [email protected]
Richard Reilly [email protected]
Roger Leszczynski
President Mike Plumb [email protected]
Vice President Deborah Jones [email protected]
Treasurer Al Allison
Secretary Paula Munoz [email protected]
Program and Events Officer Jay Lewis [email protected]
Marketing Office Tassia Bezdeka [email protected]
TCSD Board of Directors [email protected]
TCSD BOARD MEMBERS
TCSD VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS
AMY BLACK, soon to bechanged to Amy Berry as soon asall the wedding paperwork goesthrough.Nickname: AmyBlack, one word.My closest friends and husband callme by my first and last name. It’sjust one of those names that flowstogether.Member since: 2010.
MEMBER PROFILE
Age Group: F 30-34
Status: Married as of September 20,2014. Although it’s more fittingto describe my current life statusas “Training.” With a springIronman on the horizon, there islittle to no time to go on datesor even really see my husband.
Occupation: Train dolphins and sealions for the US Navy MarineMammal Program.
Favorite local restaurant:Hamilton's Tavern in South Parkor Monkey Paw in East Village.
When not training, I enjoy:Paddleboarding with my dog,camping and climbing 14'ers withmy husband, and recently rockclimbing.
Before I became a triathlete Iwas: A Division 3 college icehockey player (St. Mary’sUniversity of MN) turned recre-ational marathoner.
Who or what inspired you to starttriathlons? When I moved to SDin 2010, I was looking for a newsport and challenge. A dear
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Monday6:00 AM Ocean Swim, advanced/expert swimmers • Location: La Jolla Cove.
6:00 PM Ocean Swim in Carlsbad • Location: Tamarack Beach.
5:30 PM Ocean Swim in La Jolla • Location: La Jolla Shores. (Starts March 21st)
Tuesday6:00 AM Pannikin Bike Ride • Location: Pannikin - 7467 Girard Ave., La Jolla.
6:00 AM Ocean Swim in Carlsbad • Location: Tamarack Beach.
6:30 AM Bike Workout in Point Loma, Group ride • Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station.
6:30 PM Run Workout in Carlsbad/North County, Coached session • Location: Starts at the Bike Trail
that runs between Carlsbad Village and Tamarack Ave. parallel to the Coaster tracks.
8:00PM LJHS Swim Workout (Coggan Family Aquatic Complex) • Location: 800 Nautilus St., La Jolla.
Wednesday6:00 AM Ocean Swim, advanced/expert swimmers • Location: La Jolla Cove.
6:00 PM Ocean Swim in Carlsbad • Location: Tamarack Beach.
Thursday6:00 AM Ocean Swim in Carlsbad • Location: Tamarack Beach.
6:15 AM Pannikin Bike Ride • Location: Pannikin - 7467 Girard Ave., La Jolla.
6:30 AM Bike Workout in Point Loma, Group ride • Location: Moment Cycle Sport, Liberty Station.
8:00PM LJHS Swim Workout (Coggan Family Aquatic Complex) • Location: 800 Nautilus St., La Jolla.
Friday
6:30 AM First light ocean Swim • Location: La Jolla Cove.
5:30 PM Ocean Swim in La Jolla • Location: La Jolla Cove. (Starts March 20th)
Saturday
8:00 AM Bike Workout, Group Ride • Location: Meet at Starbucks in Del Mar, Hwy. 101 & 15th St.
8:00 AM Bike Workout, Group Ride • Location: Nytro Multisport, Encinitas.
TCSD OFFICIAL WEEKLY WORKOUT SPRING CALENDAR
* Refer to the Club’s website/calendar for additional workouts and latest information. WWW.TRICLUBSANDIEGO.ORG
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friend of mine, Jackie Stuart,who I've always looked up to asan athlete, animal trainer, andall around mentor, really inspiredme to give triathlon a try. Shecompleted four Ironmans, and Iaspire to push myself to a newlevel as she had done.
My first triathlon: 2003 ImperialBeach Surf Town Triathlon- Iswam in a sweet neon green andpurple SCUBA diving wetsuit.
Pre and/or Post event ritual: Pre- A good luck pet from Suya,my dog. Post- Picking my nextrace.
Favorite event/tri: 70.3 Oceanside.
Favorite segment (swim, bike orrun): I really like the swim, andI feel like I’m fairly strong onthe bike, but I hate the run! Inthe future, if the triathlon gov-erning body decides to substitutethe run for a sport like curling,bean-bag toss, or beer drinking,I’d be all for it
PR/Best race (or any split time): 12:46 Ironman Coeur d'Alene2013.
This year’s athletic goal: PR at IMNew Zealand in March.
Can’t race without: Packing and re-packing my gear, then un-pack-ing and re-packing it all a fewmore times. In reality I can’trace without the fear that I'mgoing to forget something get-ting to the start line
Most embarrassing or disastrousmoment: I was a featured con-testant on ABC’s Wipeout (sea-son 6, episode 6, Brains vs.Brawns, 2013). Unfortunately theepisode still shows up on re-runs. It was highly embarrassingfor many reasons: my nickname-“Fish for Brains,” the excessivedolphin calls that I squealed outand flopping around like a dol-phin that I did (thinking thatwould maximize my air time-which it definitely did), and notto mention the countless hits Itook and the many times I flewthrough the air like a rag doll!
Spirit!Send your “TCSD Spirit” image(s) to [email protected] to be consideredfor the club’s website and/or newsletter. OR post on TCSD Facbook page
What is Spirit?
SHOW OFF YOUR TCSD
Any TCSD branded item shown in a unique location, setting or way.
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Endurance House-Oceanside
401 N. Coast Highway
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http://endurancehouseoceanside.comDiscount: 10% off to TCSD members.
HERevolution235 S Highway 101 Solana Beach CA 92075www.hertrishop.com(760) 560-7077Discount: 10% off.
HT Bikes7638 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.San Diego, CA 92111(858) 715-1517 Discount: 10% bikes, wheels, andaccessories.
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EVENT #1When: 2pm, March 7, 2015Where: De Anza Cove, Mission Bay, San Diego, CA
This event is for all ages and there is no cost. Ifyou would like to speak at this event, please privatemessage Daniel Edward Powell on FaceBook. After aTribute to Jonathan, some of us will be ”swimmingout” into De Anza Cove. Steven Tally is incharge of the swim out portion ofthe program.
EVENT #2A FUN Party, to continue theCelebration of a Life Well Lived, andto raise money for Marilou to retiresome recently acquired debt. Remember 75% ofFUND is F U N!
When: 7pm-11:59pm (or later), March 7, 2015.This is event is for adults, 21 and over.
Where: Elbowroom Bar and Restaurant, 5225Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA. 92123.
The entire restaurant is reserved exclu-sively for our party. Elbowroom is providing abuffet and your first drink as well as a liveband Private Domain. They play Classic Rock,Blues, Reggae, Motown/Soul. They will playfrom 7:30-11;30pm.
Cost: Only a minimum $35 donation (largerdonations are gladly accepted) for food, firstdrink, live band and a parting party gift. Thisevent is expected to sell out rapidly (capaci-ty of only 189 revelers), so buying ticketsimmediately is encouraged.
The party will have a Sweet Silent Auctionthat include itmes such as:
n VIP entry to EVERY Koz event (triathlon andrun) in 2015
n A week timeshare at the destination of yourchoice
n J.J.’s own bicycles (Brand NEW)n Any Humphreys Concert in 2015 for two
people (Two chances to win this prize)n Ability to wear the SpongeBob Elvis outfit at
local events/races
n Weekend use of acabin (sleeps ten) one mile from The PineValley Duathlon Start Line.
Note: Ramada Inn, Residence Inn by Marriottand Hampton Inn are all within walking dis-tance of Elbowroom. Stay overnight, use Uber,but please do not drive after drinking. Book aroom.
Feel free to pass along this information tofriends. This will be a FUN party and celebra-tion of a Life Well Lived.
Two ways to pay. PayPal or checks:By PayPal: 1. Go to PayPal>on the top of page>choose
”Send” and enter email: [email protected]. 2. Enter amount3. Choose “friends/family” to avoid fees.4. Please post on this page how many party
tickets you are buying.or mail a check to: Marilou Jefferson c/o Paula Munoz PO Box 91291 San Diego, CA 92169
Note: Write a note with your check indicatinghow many Fundraiser Party tickets you arebuying.
A Celebration of a Life Well Lived. A Tribute to J.J.
is with deep sorrow that we reportthe passing of our good friend and
long-time TCSD member Jonathan Jefferson aftera gallant battle with cancer. JJ was the ulti-mate volunteer, as he was always willing tolend a hand. JJ gave so much to so many.
With great joy, we are so pleased to announcethat the TRI-Palooza Endurance Sports Awardshonored JJ by renaming the Tri Club Member ofthe year award the Jonathan Jefferson Tri ClubMember of the Year Award.
The TCSD recipient was John Hill. The LA TriClub recipient was William Robinson.The OrangeCounty Tri Club recipient was Amanda Barth. The
California Triathlon recipient was Harrison Shao.There are going to be a couple of special JJ’s
Celebration of Life events in March, see articleon prevoius page.
A special fund has been set up to help theJefferson’s offset some of the medical costs. Ifyou would like to assist, donations in the formof a check to help can be sent to MarilouJefferson c/o Paula Munoz, PO Box 91291, SanDiego, CA 92169. Or via PayPal to account/[email protected]. Enter amount you wish todonate and cselectthe option ”friends/family” toavoid fees.
Craig: What was your athletic backgroundbefore you got involved in triathlon? JJ: I started swimming on a team at the age ofsix... spent most of my time on the pool deck in
the summer. Mom would bribe me to get to a7am swim practice with a chocolate covereddonut. My brothers both wanted to play Little
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Revolution Bike Shop235 S Highway 101 Solana Beach CA 92075revolutionbikeshop.com(858) 222-2453Discount: 10% off parts and accessories
The Triathlete Store14037 Midland Rd. Poway, CA 92064www.TheTriathleteStore.com(858) 842-4664Discount: 10% off CODE: Available on TCSD Member Discount web page.
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I had the chance to talk
triathlon recently with the
Tri Club’s Jonathan Jefferson.
JJ’s most visible position with
the TCSD was as our beginner
open water swim coach, but he
represents the true spirit of
the TCSD as he always seems
to be there doing the
“heavy lifting” as a volun-
teer whenever needed.
Please join me as we get to know this great guy.
Paula with coach Chris Cotales of the inaugural Team Solana.
REPRINT. Original publication date: February 2012
League baseball and my parents made me play,too. They would pull me out of the pool andtake me to baseball practice. I would be theonly DORK there in shorts... just in time forsliding practice. I thought every pitcher washurling the ball right at my head. They managedto hit it several times too! Not a good experi-ence.
Growing up I would ride my red ten-speedbike everywhere. When I was old enough Iwould ride it ten miles to the pool... do swimpractice... then run around all day. I was a littletriathlete in the making. I was on my commu-nity pool swim team for 11 years. My only teamsport was lacrosse. Istarted playing in
fifth grade through high school. I loved to play.But like swimming... I was passionate about thesport, but not the best at it. That didn’t matterthough. I was on the team and loved it. By theend of high school I had become a lifeguard ata local reservoir. Fellow TCSD member, ShawnMoran used to swim there as a kid... while I waslifeguarding there! We would not meet foranother 25 years. I probably had to yell at hima few times... I’m sure. My lifeguarding experi-ence culminated with a stint as a pool manag-er/lifeguard at a country club. Let’s just say thepool area at this country club was “big cat
country“... cougars around every corner. A19 or 20 year old college student/poolmanager didn’t have a chance. I sur-vived.
What memories do you have of yourfirst triathlon? JJ: The Major Walter Murphy MemorialTriathlon on Staten Island held in 1984was my first triathlon. I trained prettyhard for the race. I was always swim-ming and running with guys that werefaster than I was... and still riding mybike to work every day. When I toldthem I was hoping to get in the topten at the race they gave me a quicknod and a good luck but didn’t meanit. Even my father... in the kitchen ofour house on race day said to me,“are you sure you are ready forthis?” I said, “Dad... if that wasyour pep talk, thanks... now let’sget to the race.” The swim was held
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Garminwww.garmin.com
NormaTec - Recovery [email protected](866) 658-5896Discount: 10% discount
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Road Runner Sports5553 Copley Dr.San Diego, CA 92111(858) 974-4455
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APPAREL & EQUIPMENT
TCSD has traveling bike and wheel cases for rent! We have hard-shell single and double bike cases, and wheel cases that will hold three wheels.
Deduct $10 if renting both a bike case and a wheel case.
To reserve a case or if you have any questions, contact Bob Rosen at [email protected]
The single cases are shippable by UPS and FedEx. Rates per week:Single case $25 Double case $40 Wheel case $25
TCSD BIKE & WHEEL CASE RENTAL PROGRAM
JJ with JP Keho.
in Great Kills Harbor and if you think you have swam in dirtywater... the water you were swimming in was Perrier comparedto this stuff. Engine oil on the surface... chopped up fish andjelly fish floating everywhere... and other things... don’t ask.The first time I actually got any in my mouth I dry heaved. I wassecond or third out of the water... fifth or sixth on the bike...and tenth overall. Back then the song Eye of the Tiger was newand they played the heck out of it. All through the run peoplewere playing it on their boom boxes thinking it would help usrun faster. I ran faster just to get out of ear shot of the song.I’ve got to admit... I like hearing it from time to time today.After the race everyone was congratulating me and I found myway to the beer garden. Bud Light taps coming right out of theside of the Bud Light beer truck. Triathlons were going to be OKin my book, forever!
I know you’ve been racing forever and have done every-thing from 50k running races to half ironmans, but whatrace result are you the most proud of and why?JJ: I have done many races between 1984 and today, but nonereally stand out as best races. I always trained and raced withguys... and girls that were faster than me. As a result I wasalways finishing behind them. I was seldom very pleased withmy results. I brought home some hardware (awards) from BudLight USTS and other races here and there. But nothing memo-rable in my book. My first triathlon is up there and the 50k I did.It was all trails and through streams. Tough race. My time forthat race is faster than the last few marathons I have done! Iwould have liked to have been on Wide World of Sports’ Survivalof the Fittest competition. Scott Tinley mentioned doing thatwhen he was at one of our meetings. I always thought I wouldhave done well there. The only race result I will consider notablewill be completing the Hawaiian Ironman. No ETA on that one.
What is the dumbest thing you’ve ever done as a triath-lete? JJ: Back in the day... ‘90 or ‘91 me and a few other guys weregoing up to a run-bike-run race in LA. There was one guy withus who would not... or could not shut up. Good guy... and astrong runner and biker... but talk talk talk. We were in the lineof traffic waiting to get on to some military base. The race washeld on an air strip. I could not take the talking any longer anddecided to get out of the car and do a little warm up run. Iwould hook back up with them and get my bike after they parkedthe car. Well, I found the guys and they pointed in the directionwhere the car was so I could get my bike and helmet. There wasa sea of cars, I could not find it. Running around the parking lotI finally found the car... ripped my bike out of the back and ranto the transition area to rack it. I forgot my helmet. By this timemy heat start was just minutes away and I could see them allwaiting behind the current heat being sent off. I was a hundredyards from where I needed to start and had no helmet. A spec-
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tator was standing behind the fence... with a helmet in hand. Itook the helmet, yelled out my race number and thanked him forletting me use his fine helmet. Then... the nightmare we have allhad... seeing your heat start and you are running to catch thembecause you are late. DUMB!
What was your experience as the TCSD’s Beginner OpenWater Swim Coach? JJ: Like joining the club in the first place... coaching beginnertriathletes how to conquer their fear of swimming in open waterjust felt right. I had just joined the club and was sitting next tothe then current coach Steve Koci at a club meeting... I think itwas the last meeting Jim McCann presided over... and Steve stoodup and asked for some help with the beginner swim. I knew I hadto step up. As it turns out... Steve had a pretty busy schedule thatyear training for an Ironman and traveling so I ended up runningmany of the sessions in the latter part of that season. The nextyear he decided to let me take over as coach. I enjoyed many funfilled workouts with fledgling triathletes... many of whom arecoaches for the club today. But what makes my day/year/life iswhen someone comes up to me and thanks me and tells a friend
how much I helped them get over the fear of open water and madethem a better swimmer. What a great reward for doing somethingyou love to do anyway! I get back to those workouts when I can.
You have been very involved in fundraising efforts for theChallenged Athletes Foundation. How did you get startedwith that and what have you done to raise money for theCAF?JJ: CAF is one of the main beneficiaries of our club members’ fundraising efforts... and for good reason. They help change the livesof so many people who are faced with physical barriers to sports.I got involved after attending CAF fund raising events held byother club members over the years. At those events I met fellowsupporters of CAF as well as the beneficiaries of those efforts.These athletes who get the equipment needed in order to have thefreedom of going on a bike ride, or run... or play basketball... orski are so very gracious and thankful. They work harder than anyone of us...they have to learn to use their new leg or arm or chair.In return, many have become the ambassadors we meet today atour meetings and at races... everywhere. They are always donatingtheir time and leading by example. There are endless stories of
inspiration among the athletes of CAF. Raising funds for CAFcan happen in many ways... sending requests to friends andfamily, fun events, raffles. I have never considered myself agood fundraiser. But what takes my mind off of the task athand... getting cash from others for a great cause... is thenotion that in talking to the greatest number of people abouta worthy organization I am possibly giving someone else themotivation to continue our effort.
What was your experience like doing the 2011 CAFMillion Dollar Challenge?JJ: The Million Dollar Challenge is a cycling event held eachyear where 100 people pledge to raise a minimum of $10,000each. The fund raising effort culminates with a seven day biketour through our state’s most scenic roads from San Franciscoto San Diego. The ride is 620 miles. I actually GAINED weighton this ride! You are treated like a king... or queen for thisweek. The best hotels, food and support like you have neverhad on any ride in your life. We rode with many of the chal-lenged athletes that have benefited from our efforts. You getto know their stories and learn more about them outside of justriding or running. What got me going on the idea of joiningthis effort was watching John Skoglund, one of my spin classbuddies, experience the joy of raising funds via parties, mail-ings to friends and family, “selling some stuff” as he put it, andfinally reaching his goal. I actually gave John a donation afterhe had already made his goal of $10,000 and I could almost seetears in his eyes. John was moved by the generosity of others.John did the ride in 2010. He trained hard and was in the best
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shape of his life. Shortlyafter the ride, Johndiscovered he had abattle of his own tofight. After a long bat-tle with cancer Johnpassed away. I told Johnthat he motivated me tojoin the Million DollarChallenge so in a big wayhe helped CAF through myefforts. When someoneinvites you to an eventbenefiting the ChallengedAthlete Foundation... GO...and bring some cash! Youare guaranteed to have funand feel really, really goodknowing you are helping agreat organization and oth-ers in need.
Craig: What is your newbusiness venture and howdo you hope to incorporatethat into the TCSD? JJ: I recently got back in to a hobby from mychildhood. Back in the woods of New Jerseywhere I grew up we lived on a small farm. Mydad was an attorney but had this farm also. Wehad pigs, chickens, an occasional veal calf, ahuge garden...and bees. The bees were my inter-est. We had seven bee hives. I would bring ourchickens eggs and our bee’s honey to church tosell each Sunday. When the county fair came totown every summer I would go with my 4H beekeeping club and be the crazy... or stupid guy
putting on a safari hatfilled with bees foreveryone to see. I hadmore hair back then andthe bees would get tan-gled in it every year.This past Junewhile dad was visitingfrom good old NJ I gotto talking with himabout bee keeping. Isaid I have alwayswanted to get backin to it. We went outand got everythingwe needed to getstarted... except forthe bees. Had thehive, the bee suit,gloves... every-thing... exceptbees. I looked onCraig’s List and
soon found someone with a colony ofbees they needed taken out from under theirshed. I went out to get them (thanks to BobCunningham for helping out... look for thatone on video soon) and had my first bee hive...have not stopped growing my hive numberssince. I now have 20 bee hives. My plan is tobecome a sponsor of the Club! With 20 hives Iwill have roughly 2,000 pounds of locally har-vested, raw, unfiltered honey... as healthy asyou can get. A dollar of every pound of honey Isell to club members will be given to our club
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e are always looking for race reports. Share your latest experience, your first or 500th
event. No two races are the same. Stories need not be just about triathlon, they can
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Swim exit at 2011 CA 70.3, “Damn Sleeves.”
charity, TCSD Cares. I still make my living as afinancial advisor but plan on having a lot of funwith my new small business.Marilou, my girlfriend, is mypartner in this venture andwe will be heading out tofarmers markets as well.Some of the honey harvest-ed will even come fromour own Daniel Powell’sback yard... which hap-pens to be San Elijolagoon. Look for adark amber wildflowerhoney from this loca-tion... yum. I havelong term visions ofowning one totwo hundred hivesand gettinginvolved with thealmond pollinationin central California. One thirdof all the food we consume each year comesfrom crops that need pollination from bees.Without bees we would be in a serious foodshortage.
I can’t wait for the honey to beready, but I’ll leave that workto the professionals like you toharvest. What is your favoritepart of membership in theTCSD?JJ: The part of membership in TCSDthat stands out for me is the end-less opportunities to meet greatpeople. Not just at races, workoutsand club meetings, which are awe-some. What I also enjoy is going toplays, dinners at people’s homes,wine tasting trips... we even had thestart of a book club. We all readSteinbeck’s Tortilla Flat and gottogether for the book review. I missedthe book review but read the book onlybecause we had decided to read ittogether. There is such a rich mix ofpeople to experience and get to know.
A couple of years ago you came close to
getting elected President of the TCSD.What did you learn from that experience? JJ: What a whirlwind that was! It was Friday
evening and a bunch ofus were at Jose’s havingsome dinner and “re-hydrating” after a Coveswim when the topic ofclub president came up. Irattled off the obviouspicks, Don Lopez, BrianWrona, and you! A veryattractive friend leanedacross the table and said tome “what about JonJefferson?” This really knockedme off my barstool. I had givenit some thought, but felt I hadnot been in the club longenough. She gave me the push Ineeded to run. I finished in thetop two... of two. I would considerit a privilege to help lead the great-est triathlon club on the planet and
would consider running again sometime, butstarting a small business combined with my
current full time pro-fession as a financialadvisor and trainingfor a few races eachyear really eats up alot of time. Thomashas done an amazingjob over the past fewyears as did BrianLong... each withthe quiet strengthand help of JohnHill and an army ofus as volunteers.But the job ofPresident, it hasbeen said bymany, is like a fulltime job withoutpay! We are over3,000 members
strong and have a huge budget. There areso many events to coordinate and people tocontact. Hats off to all you presidents out
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Cresting the first big hill at CA 70.3.
JJ with the infamous CAF raffle prize.
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there... past and present. I would be honored to join your rankssome day. We have an election coming up this year... I think. Icannot wait to see who is willing to step up and take the posi-tion. One request for all club members... get out to vote! WhenI ran there were only 300 or so votes cast out of 2,500 members!Whoever gets elected, they can count on me to help them outany way I can.
What are your future goals in triathlon? JJ: IRONMAN. But only one. Hawaii. This may anger some of theIronman purists, but I will be happy to accept a lottery slot forthe race... or a fund raising entry if I ever was awarded one.When you have you, Dean Sprague, Steve Tally... and many otherfast guys in your age group getting a qualifying slot is like find-ing the golden ticket in Willie Wonka. Ever since I picked up thefirst issue of Triathlon magazine, with Dave Scott crossing thefinish line at dusk, I wanted to do that race. The race has a cer-tain destiny to it. I will be there. The day will play out howeverit plays out, but I will finish that goal and be very sad when itis over. In the mean time I plan on volunteering with fellow clubmembers, doing a few club events... some involving triathlonsand heading to a few destination type races like Wildflower.
Craig: JJ, thank you so much for sharing your story. It’sjust a matter of time before you cross that HawaiianIronman finish line. Good luck with all you do!Craig Zelent is a USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach. Craig canbe reached at (760) 214-0055 or [email protected].
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Now that the warm weather andrace season are bringing triathletesout of hiding, we at the PannikinRide have been adding optional“Pannikin Specials” to the workoutjust for the extra miles. So farthese specials include an alterna-tive climb up Pacifica Drive, doinga repeat up Muirlands Vista to LaJolla Scenic, and running aroundthe Village after the ride. We’relooking forward to other specialsin the future, including doingthe reverse route to climb upvia Nautilus first thing in themorning, racing the CrownPoint sprint, and maybe evenrunning to the top of Soledad.
Recently we had a
slew of firsts on the ride -many of the group tackledPacifica Drive, which aver-ages a 12% grade and isas steep as 18% in someplaces, for the first time.Congratulations toDoug, Steve, Brian,Deborah, Glenn, andJack on conqueringPacifica! At the sametime, new rider Debbiesummited Mt. Soledadfor the first time viaMount Soledad Roadon her second bike
ride ever - congratula-tions to Debbie also!
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common to obtain phone calls seek-ing legal representation for “small”
bicycle injury cases. My intent in this article is togive you a realistic perspective, so you candecide how to proceed in small injury or damagedbicycle cases.
Let’s start with a historical view. Looking backover thirty years of handling bicycle injury cases,I can tell you the legal playing field has tilted infavor of the big insurance corporations.
In the early 80’s even “small” cases could befairly settled out of court, for three times themedical bills. This gave the victims money forpain and suffering on top of attorney fees andmedical costs. So, a case with $1,000.00 in med-ical bills would settle for $3,000.00.
As the insurance industry pumped millions ofdollars into tort reform via advertising and poli-tics, life changed for consumers, including bicy-cle crash victims. Currently, it’s commonplace tosee a settlement offer of only $1,000.00 on a$3,000.00 case, with an offer to pay only yourmedical bills. Of course, this is a hypothetical,but you get the point. Attorney fees and victimpain and suffering have taken a big hit.So, what’s a small case?
Generally, a small case is where there is proofof clear liability or fault, but limited damages.I’m referring to bicycle damage or temporaryinjuries like a sprain, strain, whiplash, abrasions
and contusions. Even small non-displaced frac-tures fall into the “small” case category, becausethey are not permanent, nor do they generate alot of medical costs, or lost wages. By no meansam I minimizing the trauma, fright and change oflifestyle of such an injury; including bicycle dam-age losses.
Whereas, a large case involves serious injuries,broken bones, displaced fractures, head injuriesand even death. Most serious cases require sur-gery, and permanent disability.
Enter the computer era. When I first startedpracticing law in 1983, I typed on an IBM type-writer. With computers, the insurance industrygot clever, and generated litigation programs tostandardize the claims negotiation process.That’s right, a computer called “Colossus” maynow handle your case. Allstate is famous for this.In many companies, the hands of the front lineclaims adjusters are tied. Their discretion is lim-ited.
Then came the appointment of judges andpoliticians who developed anti -consumer lawsand decisions. Such punitive laws factor intowhether a lawyer will take your “small” case. Letme show you how.
One law that has been abolished is what’sknown as the collateral source rule (Howell v.Hamilton Meats case). Historically, when you payfor health insurance, the law for decades was pro
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By Richard L. Duquette
consumer. It rewarded citizens who investedtheir hard earned money into paying premiumsand obtaining healthcare. They were able toclaim the full medical bill in court, not theHMO/PPO reduced or discounted rate. Insurancereductions or deductions per the HMO/PPO planswere irrelevant. For example, a $100.00 medicalbill was just that. Now you only get to submit$50.00 (the discounted rate) to a claimsadjuster or jury. In effect, your case has beendevaluated. This misleads the jury because theywill never see the true correlation between themedical costs and harm.
Then came new case law from the UnitedStates Supreme Court in the area of Erisa, (U.S.Airways v. McCutchen case). In many instances,now your work self-funded HMO/PPO medicalplans require you pay them back at 100% forany bills they paid if you recover from a negli-gent motorist. That’s right, you pay premiums,and your health plan only ‘loans” money to you,in a sense, by paying your bills. This is calledreimbursement or subrogation. So, your healthbenefits are illusory to a degree. Luckily, I’vestudied this area of law for years, and knowmost of the exceptions to the reimbursementlaws. This means that the $1,000.00 offer tosettle your “small” case, has to be paid back toUnited Health Care, Kaiser, and Blue Cross etc.Which means you get a zero net settlement.To top it off, if you’re Medicare qualified, that’sanother reimbursement maze lasting at least sixmonths to get a final amount certain so you cannegotiate a settlement. Uncle Sam is nowinvolved in your case.
Then, the insurance “bad faith” laws wereoverturned. In a third party bad faith claim, aninsurance company cannot be sued for delay orunfair business tactics. This was made famous inthe Moradi-Shalal v. Fireman’s Fund Ins. Co.case. So, insurers have little legal incentive toact fairly. They can’t be sued.
Throw in the down turn in the economy,which has caused budget cuts in our court sys-tem. Now, the courts close at 3 p.m. Monday –Thursday and 12:00 on Friday. Courtrooms areclosing and many civil cases are now only heardin San Diego Central. The South Bay and ElCajon civil cases have been transferred to cen-tral. This has translated into a drop in civil fil-ings. In 2013 there were 61,465, and in 2014
57,442, a drop of 6.5%. It’s uneconomical to lit-igate small cases with all the delays. Access tojustice is limited.
Of course, there are the costs of litigationthat have to be factored into fighting the case.Depositions, investigation etc. Hopefully, theclient can weather all the system’s hurdles.
Remember, most personal injury lawyers workon a contingency no win, no recovery basis. It’sa risky commission structure where we fund thecase. Without a prompt and generous recovery,we are unable to pursue justice in the “small”cases. Understandably, the economic incentiveis low in small cases.
This leaves you, the bicycle injury victimwithout a lawyer in many small cases. Sure, youcan go to small claims court, without represen-tation, with a cap of $10k.
Nevertheless, I often meet for free to helpTCSD members and other bicyclists prove theircases on their own. Alternatively, as warranted,you can pay an attorney a flat reasonable one-time fee to help investigate, document, andprepare a competent settlement demand letterwhich empowers you to negotiate on our ownwith the insurance companies. Then settle, ifyou are satisfied without having to pay out apercentage of your recovery to a lawyer.
Hopefully, this article helps you understandhow many lawyers view the “small” case andfight the insurance Industry giants. I’ve beendoing it for over 30 years.
Last point, please buy strong (500k)under/uninsured motorist coverage on your car,backed up by an underinsured/uninsuredmotorist umbrella rider of two million. If you oryour loved one is seriously injured or killed, atleast there will be compensation over and abovepayment of your medical bills and lost earnings.As you know, auto insurance will in most casescover you on a bicycle. (See my article“Bicyclists Need Appropriate Insurance Coverage”– http://tinyurl.com/http-911law-com)
A list of companies and their rates is found athttp://tinyurl.com/911law. (We did theresearch for you.) Check with your own companyto see if they offer the suggested coverage.Many similar self-help articles can be found onmy web site to help you win.
—Ride Safe, Ride Strong!
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Join fellow Triclubbers and seasoned swimcoaches for a weekly swim clinic at Mission Bay.The TCSD Beginners Open Water Swim clinic(BOWS) helps swimmers transition from the poolto Mission Bay and then the Pacific Ocean, andbecome race-ready. Clinics are held at BonitaCove, unless otherwise posted.
Coaches and swimmers start gathering around5:30 to get suited up, hear from the coach aboutthe workout’s focus and are “Toes in the Water”by 6pm. The workout is 30 or 40 minutes long.
What will you learn at BOWS?
Here’s a list of highlights:
First, the basics:n How to choose a triathlon wetsuitn How to put on and take off a triathlon
wetsuitn Equipment care: Wetsuit, goggles, swim capn How to float vertically in a wetsuit n A simple yet very efficient open-water stroken Building swim endurance
Next, triathlon-specific swim skills:n Sightingn Buoy turnsn Draftingn Water startsn Beach startsn Swimming in a crowd (remember, we’re
all covered in foam rubber)n Water exitsn Ocean work such as surf entries during
the TCSD Aquathlons
Finally, putting it all together:n Transition clinicn Swim start race simulationsn 2 time-trialsn Your first TCSD Aquathlonn Your first Sprint distance triathlonn Preparation for your first TCSD Beginner’s
Racen Preparation for your first local race
(typically Koz)
What do you need to start?n You must be able to swim a full pool lap
(100 yards) without touching the walls. Ifthis is a problem, attend the JCC swims untilyou’re ready.
n If you don’t yet own a triathlon wetsuit, bor-row one, or rent one via the TCSD WetsuitRental Program.
n Finally, JUST SHOW UP! Most of the folkshelping with BOWS learned to swim there,and never left. We’ll be there for you.
Each member of our volunteer team of coachesand swim buddies share one thing in common:We remember what it is like to be a beginner!Beginners also benefit getting to meet and talkwith experienced triathletes. After BOWS wegenerally meet at a local establishment for con-versation and “rehydration and calorie replenish-ment”, to quote BOWS head coach Ian Kelly.
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BOWS: Beginners Open Water SwimWhen: Every Thursday. March 19 to mid-OctoberCoaches: Bob Cunningham, Chip Slack and
Deborah JonesWhere: Mission Bay - Bonita Cove
Interested in giving back and helping out as a swim buddy?You are always welcome. By lending a hand, you can prepareaspiring triathletes on their incrediblejourney of doing their first triathlon. If you are interested, please email Ian [email protected]
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SummaryType: Open water ocean swim
Distance: 0.5-2.0 miles to it and back
Level: Intermediate
Who: IM athletes to new ocean swimmers
Skills: Breathing, sighting, beach entry/exit
Pace: 1:30 to 2:00 min/100 pool swimmers
LocationLa Jolla Cove benches by the lifeguard towerEllen Browning Scripps Park1137 Coast Blvd.La Jolla, CA 92037
HistoryCami Stark and I started this swim in 2008. I
couldn't get to the cove from Rancho Bernardo forthe Friday evening swim and wanted to swim inthe winter. We came up with the name to attractearly risers who had to work and wanted to get ina morning swim.
We had a small but regular group the first coupleof years. Then in Summer 2011 the swim reallygrew with up to 60 swimmers. I think the calmerconditions and lack of traffic helped. We consis-tently have a large group from March to October.Winter swims have smaller groups and depend onconditions.
What to KnowThere is a quarter mile and half mile buoy most
off the year. We regroup on the way out but usuallyswim all the way back without stopping. Don’t lookfor the buoys; pick a spot on the hillside above theShores and sight off the condo building on the wayback. There is usually a current so you will be slow-er for one leg to the swim.
We are very conservative on conditions since thelifeguards are not on duty during our swim. So wewill cancel for fog, rain and big waves. You shouldbe able to swim a mile in protected open waterlike the bay before joining us. You should alsohave a wetsuit that you are comfortable in.
Of course we have had many great swims but Ithink the natural beauty of the Cove keeps peoplecoming back. The cove is sheltered from the Southswell most of the summer making entry and exitmuch easier than a beach. So we get a lot of firstocean swimmers. Its a great place to build confi-dence.
Bring a swim buddy and joins us!
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WELCOMENEW TCSDMEMBERSMiguel Arredondo
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studied videos of Rene Farallon to practice his mannerisms. Isaiahinvited his brother, who could also pass as another Rene, to be hisassistant. On an autumn day, over fifty Rene’s headed for SouthAmerica, Africa, and Asia. Isaiah and five other Rene’s landed atan international airport on the coast of the Indian Ocean wherethey split up for the next three weeks, taking trains and buses totheir destinations in the region.
Isaiah’s town was protected from the open ocean by a spit ofland that formed a bay. The town spread out along the bay shore-line. Although beachwear was acceptable by the water, both menand women wore clothes that covered their arms and legs in thecentral business district. Isaiah and his brother followed suitwhile dining, but not during sports. After several days Isaiahlearned most of the residents, including the fishermen, had onlyrudimentary swimming skills. Bikes were for transportation, andrunning was not regarded as a form of exercise except when play-ing soccer. Every kid seemed to own a soccer ball. Although resi-dents were curious when Isaiah swam across the bay and ran backto the center of town along the coast road, few showed interestin joining him. Triathlon was a totally foreign concept in this cor-ner of the world.
On his fifth day, dark clouds blew in and threatened rain. Isaiah
decided to conduct a cardio calisthenics exhibition in the centralplaza, thinking some young guys would join him. He attracted amidday crowd as a number of teens and young men partook andshowed off. It was his first real success. However, Isaiah didn’tknow the town’s mayor was planning to give an outdoor speechthat noon across the street from the plaza. He also didn’t knowthe mayor was livid because the townsfolk were watching theshow and not listening to the speech. As Isaiah was winding upthe show, the mayor, braced by two policemen, marched into theplaza.
“What is your name?” the mayor demanded.“Rene Farallon.”“You are under arrest for organizing an unauthorized assembly
in the plaza and for public indecency for not wearing properclothes in our city.” With that, the two policemen handcuffedIsaiah.
“Wait a minute, there’s a misunderstanding.” But Isaiah’sprotests were to no avail as the police led him to the jail a blockaway. “Call the embassy, call Rene,” Isaiah shouted to his brotherwho had videoed the incident.
They placed him in a cramped, foul cell with a couple of drunks.By nightfall the rain began, and the roof leaked. Phone calls from
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the US embassy didn’t help, nor did the relentless rain and windsthe next day. To Isaiah’s surprise, the other five Rene’s who hadflown with him arrived in his town the next afternoon justbefore the roads became impassable. They also tried to negoti-ate Isaiah’s release without success.
The torrential downpours continued during Isaiah’s secondnight in jail where the walls swelled and groaned. Isaiah, hisbrother, and the other Rene’s begged for his release before thebuilding caved in. At dawn a loud crack echoed through thebuilding as a gust of wind sheared off part of the roof and thewalls started to slump. In the rush to safety, someone unlockedthe cell. Isaiah dashed outside under a veranda where the fiveother Rene’s and the assistants had gathered.
Numerous townsfolk had also assembled and were trying toget help for the other end of town on the opposite side of thebay. Residents there were frantically calling because the moun-tain behind them had slumped, and the oozing river of mud fromthe landslide was threatening to bury them or drive them intothe bay. The road around the bay was under water. All the smallfishing boats near shore were flooded or sunk. Many of the dockshad been ripped from their moorings by the winds, waves, andstorm surge, and were meandering in the bay. Although thewinds had abated and the rain was no longer torrential, the peo-ple didn’t have many options for evacuation.
The six Rene’s came up with their own plan. “If we swimacross the bay about a mile through the chop, we can reachsome of the Boston Whaler skiffs I saw there the other day, ifwe can find them,” Isaiah said. “They have double hulls, so theycan’t sink. We can bail them and get them to shore over there.We’ll float the boats.”
They donned their wetsuits and turquoise swim caps, wadedinto the roiling water, and undertook their mission along withtheir assistants. A teenager who had participated in the cardiocalisthenics demonstration with Isaiah accompanied them on apaddleboard, carrying extra bailing buckets. Once they rescuedthe first skiff and paddled it to shore, fishermen replaced theflooded outboard with a dry motor and scouted the bay for otherBoston Whalers to bail and tow to shore. By midday a small fleetof Boston Whalers was ferrying the trapped people around thetongue of flowing mud that had encroached on the bay.
One of the problems was the residents wanted to take scoresof goats on the skiffs for the quarter-mile ride to safer ground,but they were running out of time to get the people to safety.“We’ve got to float the goats and let them swim,” Isaiah toldthe teenager who had been helping all morning. “Ask the peopleto round up soccer balls and tie them in pieces of fishnet, thensecure them as flotation vests on the goats.”
“Good idea,” the boy said, and he set off on his task.Before long, men and boys on paddleboards led groups of
goats bobbing with soccer balls and secured with lead ropes asthey swam in the bay around the mudflow. The six Rene’scontinued on page 22
remained in the water to coax any tetheredgoats that balked at the idea. Within a fewhours all the people, goats, and other pets weremuddy but safe. Isaiah found the boy who hadhelped all day and patted him on the shoulder.“We did it.”
“How did you know to make flotation jacketswith soccer balls?” he asked.
Isaiah shrugged. “Our sport makes us inven-tive, especially when we’re miles from home andsomething goes wrong.”
“I want to be Rene Farallon too when I’molder.”
Isaiah smiled. “You will be.”Fishermen returned the Rene’s to a landing
near the town center where Isaiah showered,ate, and slept like a proverbial log in his hotelroom. The rain and winds had stopped duringthe night, and he awoke to sunlight streamingbetween breaking clouds. The six Rene’s andtheir assistants decided to return to the otherside of the bay to help with the clean-up effortsnow that the mudflow had subsided. They worethe team’s turquoise t-shirts and caps. Astranger would have found it hard to tell themapart. After they slogged four miles on the coastroad, they dug, swept, and mopped out silt anddebris from shops and cafes close to the bay.While they worked, a news team in a helicopterhovered for aerial pictures before landing totake footage on the ground.
Isaiah spied the teenager who had helped himthe previous day. “Hey, I’ve got something foryou.” He reached into his day pack, retrieved aturquoise cap with ‘Rene’ printed on it, andhanded it to the boy. “I’ve got extras.”
The boy beamed as he put it on. “Thanks!”Shortly after noon a truck arrived carrying two
policemen and the mayor. The mayor toured thedamaged properties before returning to the
truck where a crowd of about a hundred peoplehad gathered to hear him speak. The mayorpromised help to clean up the mud and preventfurther mudslides. Then he stopped and scannedthe faces in the crowd. “Which one of you isRene Farallon? You are still under arrest and youneed to return with me to police custody.”
The six Rene’s looked at each other beforesimultaneously stepping forward. “I’m ReneFarallon,” they said almost in unison.
The mayor glared at them.The six assistants momentarily lowered their
cameras. “I’m Rene Farallon,” they each said.The mayor scanned each face, still glaring.“I’m Rene Farallon,” the teenager with the
turquoise cap said.One by one, and then in groups, men and
women in the crowd stepped forward, declaring,“I’m Rene Farallon.”
The mayor fumed.A few mud-caked goats wandered into the
crowd. When the teenager hung his cap on thehorns of one of them, it bleated. “He’s ReneFarallon too,” the boy said.
The crowd laughed. One of the policemen cov-ered his mouth to hide his smile while the otheraverted his face so the mayor couldn’t see it.The mayor turned crimson. “You won’t get awaywith this,” he vowed as he stomped into thetruck.
Isaiah turned to his brother at the edge of thecrowd to see if he had videoed the encounter.His brother gave him the thumbs-up signal andpointed to the news cameras behind the crowdthat had captured the moment as well.
“Rene Farallon won’t be just a legend likeSanta Claus, he’ll be global in the news,” Isaiahsaid to the teenager.
“I think he’s better than Santa,” the boy said.“He’s real.”
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