Training Table January 2006

T.J. Tollakson’s Triathlon Newsletter

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Fair Weather Training

On January 15, I jumped in my car and made the commute from Des Moines, IA to Tucson, AZ for my winter training camp. After 24 hours on the road and stop in Colorado Springs at the Olympic Training Center, I arrived in Tucson at Doug Friman’s residence. Doug is a friend that I met last year at the training center in Chula Vista, CA. We went through the Navy SEAL training together and then reconnected last summer in Bellingham, WA, at US Pro Nationals. Doug is a great triathlete (alternate on the 2004 Olympic Team) and an all around upstanding person. He has been calling Tucson his home for nearly six years and I am grateful to have the opportunity to train and live with him for a few weeks.

My first week of training in Arizona was spectacular. I logged my largest volume week to date at 30.5 hours. I put in 25,000 yards in the pool with the Tucson Ford Aquatics Team. The team is a large, nationally competitive team coached by former University of Arizona swimmers. I logged 246 miles on the bike and was glad to finally get outside on the bike. While the mornings are a little chilly on the bike it usually warms to the high 60’s. Simply perfect winter training conditions. My run volume for the week totaled 56 miles over the rolling hills of Tucson. Doug has been a great influence on my training thus far and Tucson was just what I needed to jump start my season.

I will be staying in Tucson until my first race of the season, Ralph’s California 70.3 Ironman in Oceanside, CA, on March 18.

My temporary address in Tucson is:

TJ Tollakson

3723 W. Placita Del Correcaminos

Tucson, AZ 85745

NEW Sponsors

EAS: I would like to welcome EAS as my title nutritional supplements sponsor. Based out of Golden, CO, EAS is the leading sports nutrition company in the world. The new EAS endurance line will be my primary fuel for during and after training and racing. I will be using EAS Endurathon, Muscle Armour, HMB, VO2Peak, Race Recovery, Myoplex, and Whey Protein. My contact at EAS is fellow triathlete Tim Buese. With EAS as my primary nutritional supplements I will train harder and recover faster.

Fitness Sports: Steve Bobenhouse at Fitness Sports in West Des Moines, IA has agreed to provide with me with the necessary training and racing footwear for the 2006 season. Fitness Sports has long been a part of my running success dating back to my days as a runner at Ankeny High School. I will be proud to represent Steve, and his outstanding running and fitness store.

Continued Relationships

My continued relationships with established sponsors are a primary component of my ability to race as a professional. I take great pride in representing these companies for yet another season.

Ironman Wetsuits (now Blue Seventy)

Specialized Optics, Shoes, and Helmets

Cannondale Bicycles

Zipp Wheels

Michelin Tires

Red Bull Energy Drink

Profile Design Aerobars and Components

Schedule

Date	Event	Location
3/18/06	Ralph's Ford Ironman 70.3	Oceanside, CA
04/30/06	St. Anthony's Triathlon	Tampa Bay, Fl
05/07/06	Wildflower Triathlon	Monterrey, CA
05/21/06	Memphis in May Olympic Distance	Memphis, TN
06/12/06	Blackwater Eagleman Ironman 70.3	Columbia, MD
07/16/06	Life Time Fitness Triathlon	Minneapolis, MN
07/23/06	Vineman 70.3	Sonoma County, CA
08/13/06	Big Creek Triathlon	Polk City, IA
08/28/06	Accenture Chicago Triathlon	Chicago, IL
09/10/06	LA Triathlon	LA, CA
10/7/06	Scott Tinley's Adventures	San Louis Obispo, CA
11/13/06	Ironman 70.3 World Championship	Clearwater, FL

Upcoming Events

March 18, 2006 Ralph’s California Ironman 70.3, Oceanside, CA

A classic non-drafting half ironman race and always the beginning of the season in North America.

Fuel for a Season EAS ZippTJ Photo Shoot

As always, thank you to my sponsors and those who support me. You make my racing possible!

In the meantime…don’t forget to visit my web site at www.tollakson.com