Broome County Triathlon Club

Happy New Years! Do we have any resolutions this year? Drop them in the comments and let's help eachother out and watch eachother crush them! #whynot #byebye2020 #cheers2021 #BCTC #yougotthis #goaldiggers

Does anyone need some Monday Motivation? Here it is! Anything Is Possible! Keep focusing on 2021 goals they will be here before we know it....i hope!

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He did it!!! Chris Nikic is the first person with Down syndrome to ever complete an IRONMAN triathlon.

2.4-mile Swim: ✅

112-mile Bike: ✅

26.2-mile Run: ✅

What an inspiration!

#Triathlon #AnythingIsPossible

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What an amazing accomplishment! Much needed motivation! Just to prove Anything Is Possible!

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Chris Nikic, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!

Congratulations Chris on becoming the first person with Down syndrome to finish an IRONMAN. You have shattered barriers while proving without a doubt that Anything is Possible!

We are beyond inspired, and your accomplishment is a defining moment in IRONMAN history that can never be taken away from you. You swam 2.4 miles, biked 112 miles and ran 26.2 miles and now you get to brag for the rest of your life.

The opportunities you have created for others around the world through this journey you embarked upon, is immeasurable. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your remarkable life story and we can’t wait to see what you achieve next.

The entire IRONMAN `Ohana

#onepercentbetter #anythingispossible

[11/08/20]   Tim Kressley... YOU ARE AN IRONMAN! Congrats on all of you hard work during the weird time! Anyone need more motivation? Chris Nikic is also competing in Ironman Florida and when he completes the 140.6 miles he will be the FIRST athlete with Down Syndrome to finish! Nice work guys! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Laurel Lake Big Loop

Kevin & Anne McGuigian have extended an invitation to the tri club
to attend their September Tuesdays & Thursdays evening (6pm) swims at Laurel Lake in Brackney, PA. Parking is available at the Silver Lake Church, and the cottage is right across the road.

Kevin is using a sign-up website so he has an idea of the numbers
that would be showing up:

Tuesday swims are around a set of buoys in the smaller side of the lake
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Thursday swims we go through the tunnel and do a loop around the big side (note - we stop at each buoy and wait for the group)
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signupgenius.com Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Open water swim tonight at Dorchester! 6pm! Last one of the season! #swimming #openwaterswimming #lifeofatriathlete #ALWAYSFORWARD #swimbikerun #wetsuitlegal

Tomorrow is our last open water swim! Who plans on coming just to make sure we have enough people! Numbers were low last week! #labordayweekend #3dayweekend #endofsummer #lifeofatriathlete #swimbikerun #wetsuitlegal #waterwarmerthantheair #dontmindtheseaweed #fisharefriends

Open Water Swim tonight at 6 at Dorchester Park! #covidcantstopusbutalgaedid #hereforthetan #BCTC #justkeepswimming #alwaysforward #wetsuitlegal #lifeoftriathletes #swimbikerun #openwater #algaestayaway

[08/17/20]   No Swim tonight :( Dorchester is closed again due to algae!

We are back on tomorrow at Dorchester Park at 6pm! Open water swim! #BCTC #justkeepswimming #alwaysforward #wetsuitlegal #hereforthetan #lifeoftriathletes #covidcantstopusbutalgaedid

[08/03/20]   No Open Water Swim tonight! Cross your fingers for hopefully next week!

It does not matter how many times you swim around the buoys or even if you don't want to swim to the buoys! Just show up at 6pm at Dorchester for open water swim! We are at the Pavillion to the right as you enter the park! #justkeepswimming #bctc #alwaysforward #wetsuitlegal #sharkbait #bathwater #allthelaps

Part 1...swimming...tomoro 6pm at Dorchester! #swimbikerun #BCTC #lifeofatriathlete #alwaysforward #hereforthetan #wetsuitlegal #trainhardraceeasy #justkeepswimming #sharkbait

So what are peoples thoughts on starting Run...Bike...Run? Held Wednesday nights at 6! It will always have to be held at Marshland Road because with school campus being closed we will not be able to use the Chenango bus garage! Unless someone has a spot they would like to try :) We would like to start asap but first need to know who would be intrested with no races and social diatancing! Please comment below!

Tomoro is Monday...Monday means open water swim from 6 to 730 at Dorchester Park....remember to social distance...remember to come early if you need to register and/or sign up as a club member! $20 to swim for the summer checks made out to Broome County Triathlon Club! Also we are taking volunteers for kayakers! Excited to see everyone tomoro! #BCTC #justkeepswimming #swimbikerun #wetsuitlegal #lifeofatriathlete #alwaysforward #wheredthealligatorgo #sharkbait #bathwater #watchoutforsharks

What a fun event we had last night swimming in the open water! Thank you to everyone who came and thank you for social distancing :) The lake temp was not wetsuit legal but I'm glad everyone still fit in them🤣🤣🤣 Our next open water swim will be next Monday the 13th at Dorchester from 6 to 730 remember if you need to register for the club and sign up to swim please arrive a little early! #lifeofatriathlete #bathwater #alwaysforward #bctc #watchoutforsharks #wheredthealligatorgo #justkeepswimming 📸 Tom Hansleman

Tonight is the night 6 to 730 at Dorchester Park! Please arrive a little early if you need to sign up for the club and also sign the waiver! Please remember the social distancing rules as well :) Look forward to seeing everyone!!! #lifeofatriathlete #sharkbait #justkeepswimming #alwaysforward #wetsuitlegal #bctc #swimbikerun

[04/06/20]   Due to the continuing situation with social distancing in New York State our April meeting is cancelled.

We encourage all of our members to stay safe but to still find a way to keep training. Regular exercise helps keep your immune system strong and will allow you to be ready for any races that you are signed up for when all of this craziness is over.

If you have any pictures/videos of how you are staying in shape feel free to post them here for all of us to enjoy.

Our Swim Clinic at the Whitney Point High School on March 28th has been postponed. We hope to be able to reschedule for later on this spring.

There are several events coming up this month to get you started on the 2020 race season.

Mar 7 - The Belmar Parade Day Mile

Mar 14 - St. Pat's 4-Miler

Mar 22 - Forks XV

Mar 28 - BCTC Swim Clinic at Whitney Point HS

The complete local race calendar can be found here:
https://tockify.com/tcrcevent/monthly

It's Monday and you know what that means- our membership meeting is tonight at 6pm.

Come and hear Ryan Shelley of Revive Yoga in Vestal as he talks about the yoga techniques he teaches in his new studio that can help you during workouts and how it will make you stronger on race day.

Maybe you can even learn to do this!!

Grande's Restaurant
Upper Front St.
Binghamton.

[02/01/20]   Don't forget our membership meeting this Monday night at 6pm.

Our special guest speaker will be Ryan Shelley of Revive Yoga. He will be talking about yoga techniques that you can use during training and how it can help you on race day.

Come and strike a pose!!

Grande's Restaurant
Upper Front St.
Binghamton.

[01/15/20]   This week's Wednesday Night Group Run will return to our Vestal location. We will meet at the footbridge entrance to BU at the bottom of Murray Hill Road. There is parking along the road about 50 yards up from the bridge.

We start at 5:45 and do a quick loop through the neighborhood before we return to the footbridge around 6pm to pick up any late arrivers. We will continue on into the campus for a 3-ish mile loop.

New faces and all paces are welcome. Lights and reflective clothing are strongly encouraged.

[01/15/20]   This week's Wednesday Night Group Run will return to our Vestal location. We will meet at the footbridge entrance to BU at the bottom of Murray Hill Road. There is parking along the road about 50 yards up from the bridge.

We start at 5:45 and do a quick loop through the neighborhood before we return to the footbridge around 6pm to pick up any late arrivers. We will continue on into the campus for a 3-ish mile loop.

New faces and all paces are welcome. Lights and reflective clothing are strongly encouraged.

30 day giveaway | Synergy Fitness Team

If you missed last night's membership meeting you missed a lot!!

Our guest speaker was Kyle from Synergy Athletics. We learned about their three existing locations and the next one that they are planning to open in the very near future on Upper Front St.

After giving us a great primer on some stretching routines he extended an offer to all BCTC members to come to any of their locations to take advantage of a free 5-day trial membership and a chance to win a one month membership.

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[01/06/20]   Tonight's speaker will be from Synergy Athletics in Endwell.

[01/06/20]   This is a new year- will it be a new you?

It is time to start getting back in shape and shed those holiday pounds. Is this the year that you do your first Ironman or your very first 5K? Maybe you don’t want to enter a race but just get in shape. We are a group of runners, bikers and swimmers that enjoy sharing our stories with others. Come learn more about any one (or all) of these activities.

Join us tonight for our January membership meeting at Grande’s Restaurant (Upper Front St, Binghamton) at 6pm. Learn about training tips and opportunities to work out with other members.

Tonight's speaker will be from Synergy Athletics in Endwell.

All are welcome- we hope to see you there!

Jogger's Delight: Any Amount Of Running Linked To Significantly Lower Risk Of Death - Study Finds

https://www.studyfinds.org/joggers-delight-any-amount-of-running-linked-to-significantly-lower-risk-of-death/

studyfinds.org The joggers of the world have reason to smile, according to a new study. Researchers say that any amount of running significantly lowers one's risk of death from any cause.

[12/11/19]   At our meeting on Monday we held our vote to elect the Officers and Board for the 2020 season. The results were:

President: Kat Hores
Vice-President: Kelley Hamlin
Treasurer: Joel Peters
Secretary: Nick Gillotte

Board: Dan Bartschi, Ed DeSantis, Mike Thompson, Rebecca Miller and Mike Guenther

Thanks to Matt Gawors and Jenna Jenks from Confluence Running for speaking to us about ‘communities’ and challenging us to bring a new person to the next meeting on January 6th.

[12/09/19]   Tonight is the night- our last membership meeting of 2019 kicks off at 6pm at Grande's Restaurant on Front St.!

Our very special guest speaker will be Matt Gawors from Confluence Running.

We want to congratulate our good friends Diana and Linda for recently achieving some incredible milestones.

Diana has begun taking her first steps on her recovery from her cycling accident in October (she is walking so fast the picture is blurry!).

Linda is ringing the "Bell of Hope" after recently finishing her treatments at Roswell Park in Buffalo.

We wish them both continued progress and for both to have a speedy recovery.

[12/02/19]   Weather has forced us to cancel tonight's membership meeting. We will reschedule it and let you all know.

Good luck to all that will be running in the Pete Keyes Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.

Don't forget that our December membership meeting is Monday, Dec 2 at Grande's. Our extra-special guest speaker will be Cole Crosby!

[11/05/19]   The Wednesday Night Workout will return this week and will be meeting up at the BU footbridge on Murray Hill Road at the new EARLIER starting time of 4PM.

The run starts with a loop through the neighborhood before returning to the footbridge to continue on through the campus. The total distance is a little over 5 miles.

All paces and new faces are always welcome.

The leaves are falling and the temperatures are dropping but that doesn't mean you should stop running!!

The Wednesday Night Workout return this week to its' humble roots as we meet at the BU footbridge on Murray Hill Road at 5:45.

The run starts with a loop through the neighborhood before returning to the footbridge (around 6:00) to continue on through the campus. The total distance is a little over 5 miles.

All paces and new faces are always welcome.