Yes, there really are perks for belonging to this club! In addition to getting killer prices on shiny, squeaky, new XTerra wetsuits, members have just been offered a special discount for the full New England Tri Tour race series – $10 off the total of all 3 races. That makes it $189 for individuals for all 3 races (Hyannis 1, Falmouth, and Hyannis 2) and $359 for relay teams. The discount is good for registrations received between 1 December 2011 and 31 March 2012. For instructions and the coupon code, or more information, contact Andy Scherding or CCAC … and thanks Lance and Tony!

Congratulations to Cape Cod Tri Team member Ray Botelho who recorded a 9:20:01 at this past weekend’s Ironman Florida. Ray posted up as 21st pro, 27th overall and 9th US pro. The overall race was won by Ronnie Schildknecht of Switzerland in 7:59:42. New England was well represented in the pro field as QT2’s Tim Snow finished as 18th pro and 8th US pro. If we missed anyone in Florida, let us know at ccac@capecodathleticclub.org. To see how Ray gets ready for this insanity, check out his training video!

Fourteen Cape Cod Triathlon Team members represented the team and the club at the 2011 USAT Age Group and Sprint National Championship races on the 20th of August in Burlington, VT. In hot (94F) and humid conditions, our team competed with the best in the country at Sprint and Olympic distance races, with a few claiming spots at Age Group and Sprint Worlds in the process. Congratulations to all who competed! 2012 Nationals will return to Burlington so plan on being there!

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Dwight and Kathleen have pulled together an excellent selection of tri clothes for the 2011 season. Orders must be in by 11 March so take a look at the gear and how to place your order in the Members Only section (e-mail ccac@capecodathleticclub.org if you need the password).  Get your check in the mail as soon as possible! We’ll be stylin’ in our new 2011 racing attire so don’t be left out!

We know it isn’t even January 1st yet but races are filling faster than ever and some of our favorite multisport races have already opened registration and sold out. Check this fine schedule brought to us by club treasurer Adam Ross for the current race status, distances, locations and links for most of the nearby races. Set those 2011 goals, register and get training!

Over 30 athletes and their families gathered at Camp Nan-Ke-Rafe over the Father’s Day weekend to train, learn, relax and race at the 2010 Cape Cod Triathlon Team Training Camp. Nestled at the back of Nickerson State Park, Dream Day on Cape Cod’s wonderful camp provided athletes with immediate access to ponds, roads and trails for working on technique and skills. Expert coaches Craig Lewin (Endurance Swimming), Ali Winslow (Boston Performance Coaching) and Geof Newton (Athlete’s Companion) presented seminars and guided athletes through workshops on all aspects of triathlon. And after a day packed with workouts (and a peaceful night’s sleep deep in the Nickerson woods), the participants got to put it all together at Long Pond Practice Triathlon 2. There is nothing better to jumpstart your racing season than a spring boot camp so be sure to pencil this in to your 2011 calendar! [Long Pond Triathlon #2 Results] [Long Pond Photos] [Training Camp Photos] [Long Pond Race Schedule]

It’s almost here – the 2nd Annual Cape Cod Triathlon Team Training Camp opens Friday and with almost 30 athletes already registered, this will be one serious training weekend that you won’t want to miss. And even if you’re a single-sport fanatic, there’ll be plenty to learn from our coaches from Boston Performance Coaching, Endurance Swimming and Athlete’s Companion. Plus, there’ll be lots of time to unwind as we setup camp in the back reaches of Nickerson State Park. Register now for a day or the whole weekend and come get lost in the woods! [More Information]