May 24, 2010 | by: Beth Atnip

This past weekend we have several team members compete in the Memphis in May Triathlon. I have been competing in this race since 2003 and I think yesterday was the hottest it has been at this race!!! The temps were in the mid 90's and the humidity was bad!!! We all knew going into the race that is was going to be hot, but I think realization set in once everyone starting running. We had a great team showing at the event. Mideast Multisport Racing team members who competed included Tony White, Ben White, Sean McNulty, Kevin Ryan, Jeff Buhr, Alan Siebenthaler, Ryan Roche, George VanMeter, Bryan Mullins, Jay Reid, Allison Stewart and Tom Stone. Coach Eric Atnip was at the event supporting our team! He is amazing and helped all of us with bike tech issues and took tons of race photos on Saturday and Sunday. Thanks so much ERIC!!!!! You are the man!

We had great results at the race, with several athletes winning age group awards. Kevin Ryan placed 3rd in his age group, and Allison Stewart and George VanMeter came away as winners of their age groups. Alan Siebenthaler won the Clydesdale division, and Allison and I both placed in the Amateur Challenge, which was a challenge for athletes to compete in a sprint distance race on Saturday and the Olympic distance on Sunday. Athlete Sean McNulty also won an age group award in the sprint triathlon on Saturday. Bryan Mullins competed and finished in his first ever triathlon, and Jay and Ryan finished their first Olympic Distance Triathlon. I big congrats to everyone who competed in the races this weekend, as both days were hot and challenging.

We also want to send a big congrats to pro triathlete Tony White for finishing 5th place overall in the professional division at the Memphis in May triathlon. We were all there to cheer Tony to the finish line. The pros did not start until 10:30am, making their day even hotter and more challenging. Tony did amazing out there in horrible conditions. We are so proud of you Tony!

Again, congrats to all athletes who competed in the race. We again want to thank our sponsors for support: Swim Bike Run of Kentucky, Scott Bikes, Panera, Fitness Anywhere, Saltstick, ISM Saddles, Aquaman, Kiwami, Road ID and Crank Sports!

Next up: Ironman Kansas 70.3 on June 6th, 2010. For full Memphis in May results, please visitt: http://besttimescct.com/results/Mimtri10.txt

Until next time...
Coach Beth

May 12, 2010 | by: Beth Atnip

If you are thinking about doing the Markey Race for Women's Cancer Triathlon/Duathlon on June 27th, 2010 at Spindletop Hall, then this is the clinic for you! Coach Beth will be leading a 6-week beginner clinic leading up to the Markey Race. The program cost $95 and it includes a 6-week training plan, 6 one or two hour clinics focusing on the following topics: nutrition, hydration, transition set up and practice, bike maintenance, swim stroke drills, race day prep, dynamic warm-up drills for running, and any other topics that you want to chat about! This small group setting is perfect for new triathletes that have lots of questions about training and racing. The clinic will be held at Swim Bike Run of Kentucky located at 320 North Ashland Avenue in Lexington, KY. The group will meet on Saturday mornings, with two of the 6 sessions will be held during a week day night. If you are not able to make all the sessions, no big deal! Coach Beth will send out a weekly email recapping what we covered at the clinic that week. If you are interested in signing up for the clinic, please visit: http://swimbikerunky.com/index.php/site/programs-page/six-weeks_to_your_next_triathlon/

We hope that you will sign-up for this wonderful 6-week clinic that will physically and mentally prepare you for your triathlon!!! Although this clinic is focused on beginners, anyone is welcomed to sign-up!!!

Thanks for reading!
Coach Beth

Mar 09, 2010 | by: Beth Atnip

Swim Bike Run of Kentucky will be offering a FREE Transition Clinic to all USAT members on Saturday, April 10th at 12-2pm (non-USAT members can pay a $10 one-day membership fee to participate or can join USAT in order to participate). This will be a great clinic for beginner triathletes and experienced triathletes! Certified Coaches will be on hand to go over transition basics, such as equipment set up and tips to a faster transition. Coaches will also be conducting transition demos. We will also have a "hands-on" portion of the clinic where you can bring your transition essentials (bike, helmet, biking shoes, running shoes, towel, bag, etc) and practice transitions while the coaches of Swim Bike Run of Kentucky watch you perform. The coaches will be on hand to give you feedback and tips to make your transition even faster! This is the perfect opportunity for any new triathlete or for an experienced triathlete looking to take time off their transitions. Transition racks will be available at this clinic so that you can set up your transition area just like you would at a race.

Race season is just around the corner so please take advantage of this FREE clinic for USAT members (remember, if you are not a member of USAT, you can pay a $10 one-day membership fee to participate in this clinic)! To RSVP to the clinic, please email Beth Atnip at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by Thursday, April 8th. The clinic will be held at Swim Bike Run of Kentucky on April 10th, 12-2pm. We are located at 320 N. Ashland Ave, Lexington KY 40502. Please visit our website to find out more about Swim Bike Run of Kentucky: http://www.swimbikerunky.com

Thanks for reading,
Coach Beth

Mar 08, 2010 | by: Beth Atnip

Introducing the Mideast Multisport Racing Team for the 2010 race season! Click on the MM Racing Team tab to check out our team, team sponsors and our team Mission Statement. We want to thank all of our sponsors for their support as our season comes to starting point! Check back to the page for updates on race results and team members. Thanks again for checking out our new website! I wish the best of luck to all athletes as the tri season kicks off this month!
Thanks,
Coach Beth

Dec 03, 2009 | by: Mid East Multisport

Lexington will soon have its very own Triathlon Training Center and Retail Store! Please check out the website: http://www.swimbikerunky.com

Eric will be the new Director of Operations at the center, while continuing to coach his athletes. I will also be involved with the store hosting workshops, seminars, education sessions, lactate testing, etc. I am really looking forward to working with Sam and Noelle Dick, owners of Swim-Bike-Run of Kentucky. The center will offer: computrainers classes, endless pool sessions, lactate testing, gate analysis, stroke analysis, custom bike fit, and all of your retail needs for endurance sports. Please take a moment to fill out the survey on the website so the store will be able to better serve your needs. Sorry it has been a while since I have blogged! Mideast Multisport athletes had an AWESOME year. More posts to follow soon on our fabulous year!

Thanks,

Coach Beth

Jun 17, 2009 | by: Mid East Multisport

Good afternoon everyone! Just a reminder that we are hooking up with the Susan Bradley-Cox Tri for Sight Triathlon/Duathlon and hosting a FREE triathlon clinic this Saturday, June 20th from 12pm-3pm. The USAT Sanctioned Clinic will be held at the Lancaster Aquatic Center at the University of Kentucky and is targeted towards the beginner triathlete. If you want to attend, please shoot me an email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and let me know that you are coming. The best part of the clinic is that I will be passing out a FREE 12-week triathlon training program for the Tri for Sight Triathlon/Duathlon. I have designed a program for beginners as well as for the intermediate triathlete, and it will prepare you for the event. We will also have snacks and drinks! Hope to see you this Saturday!

Here are some of the topics we will be discussing:

- Training/Racing strategies
- Transition set-up
- Nutrition and Hydration Basics
- Race Day Preparation
- Useful bike tips
- Stroke Clinic (athletes will not be getting in the pool this year, demonstration only)
- Question/Answer session

For more details regarding the clinic, please visit: http://www.triforsight.com/free-triathlon-clinic/

Thanks,

Coach Beth Atnip

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