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trailbait

Apr 21, 08 10:29

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Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing	Can't Post

After three years of an annual triathlon camp at Dan and Monty's we have decided to launch a triathlon team for the women of Slowtwitch. Some work has already been done, we came up with a name "Team Xantusia", a motto "Work Your Tail Off", started on a web site: http://teamxantusia.com and written a mission:

"Team Xantusia is an international group of women that inspire and support each other to higher levels of athletic, personal, and professional goals. Our focus is on actively participating in the multisport community through networking, racing, and volunteerism. Members of our team aspire to achieve an amazing range of goals, from racing in Ironman triathlons to volunteering to helping young girls in athletics. We believe in enjoying the journey, celebrating at the finish line, and that investing in other people pays the biggest dividends.
A xantusia is a lizard found in the southwestern U.S. and is the name of the location of our annual training camp. Our motto, "Work Your Tail Off", comes from the sign outside of Xantusia in southern California. This place fits our team perfectly�you have to climb a steep and winding road to get there and there happens to be a hot tub at the top."

We have also drafted a letter for sponsorship and designed a SERIOUSLY CUTE UNIFORM for racing (thank you Michelle!). We also have a membership application for those that are interested in joining the team. Now we need members and momentum to get us going as a team for next year's racing season. We need help setting up as an entity and getting sponsors. If you are interested in the team, please post here with your questions and comments and we'll get started!

Erika
http://tribabe.com
http://teamxantusia.blogspot.com/

(This post was edited by trailbait on Apr 21, 08 11:20)

instigator

Apr 21, 08 10:43

Post #2 of 37 (1750 views)

Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [trailbait] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Count me in as both a member and to assist on any planning or organizing that is needed!!! Please pass along a membership application and any info on how to help.

trackie clm

Apr 21, 08 11:19

Post #3 of 37 (1735 views)

Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [trailbait] [In reply to]	Can't Post

http://teamxantusia.com/

Your link wasn't working.
clm

http://ironclm.typepad.com

Oleander

Apr 21, 08 13:58

Post #4 of 37 (1671 views)

Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [trailbait] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I like how the headline on the front page says "Slowtwitch women's racing" but could also read, "Slowtwitch womenly racing."

SallyShortyPnts

Apr 21, 08 15:38

Post #5 of 37 (1633 views)

Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [trailbait] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I am interested...have you decided on membership costs yet? What about qualifications? Will being a member be as hard as getting a Kona slot?

trailbait

Apr 21, 08 15:53

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Membership costs will be low, just enough to show you are committed to the team and to racing. The qualifications will be 1. not being a jerk (I just made that up) 2. making a commitment to actively participate with the team through racing, supporting other racers, and attending local and/or the annual training camps. The point is to have a community of women you can network with and to enhance the triathlon community as a whole which is why we have a bit about volunteerism.

We talked about doing some races together (pacific crest) or doing a relay team (hood to coast) at various events. We can evolve the team however we see fit, hopefully this will be the beginning of a very good thing!

There is a complicated process to get set up as a non-profit so we can accept sponsorship and have members from various states and nations and we haven't made head way on that yet which is stalling us out right now. I will post the membership application for those who are interested and PLEASE let us know if you have skills to contribute to the team to help get us going!

Erika
http://tribabe.com
http://teamxantusia.blogspot.com/

trailbait

Apr 21, 08 16:00

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Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [trailbait] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Here are the membership application questions, for now you can PM your responses to me or send an email to tribabe@gmail.com

Xantusia Women’s Triathlon Team
Membership Application

Team Xantusia is looking for committed, strong, inspirational women who want to network with like-minded individuals in a supportive, positive community. Name: ______________________________________________

Slowtwitch ID: _______________________________________

Street Address: ______________________________________

City: __________________ State: _________ Zip: _________

Phone: _________________________ Cell: _______________

Email: _______________________________________________

Birthdate: ____________________ Age Group: ____________

Why do you want to be on the Xantusia Women’s Team?

Please tell us more about yourself. The information you provide below will be included in your personal Team Xantusia profile.
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Years of Racing
Proudest tri moment:
Favorite three Races:
2008 goals:
Future challenges:
Favorite pre-race food:
Favorite post-race food:
What's in your MP3 player?
Biggest pet peeve:
Volunteering/community project(s):
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Favorite indulgence:
Favorite triathlete:
Favorite workout:
When I'm not working/training:
Favorite quote:
Personal Website or Blog address:
Anything else we should know about you:

Erika
http://tribabe.com
http://teamxantusia.blogspot.com/

mdraegernyc

Apr 22, 08 10:52

Post #8 of 37 (1523 views)

Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [trailbait] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Here's the seriously cute uniform Erika mentioned, if anyone is curious. (Thanks for the nice compliment, Erika!) :-)

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monty

Apr 22, 08 12:34

Post #9 of 37 (1484 views)

Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [mdraegernyc] [In reply to]	Can't Post

That jersey is just too cool for words..Maybe a small run of mens sizes for those that want to support the Womens????

dreaming~big

Apr 22, 08 13:26

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Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [trailbait] [In reply to]	Can't Post

can you be a plodding old woman whose motto is "sixteen fifty-nine fifty-nine" and still make the team? (puhleez?)

any way to make a short run of plus sizes for those of us with .. er .. a lot more *tail* to work off?

if so ... count me in!! Whoo Hoo!!!

trackie clm

Apr 22, 08 13:57

Post #11 of 37 (1464 views)

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In Reply To

That jersey is just too cool for words..Maybe a small run of mens sizes for those that want to support the Womens????

We could probably get one made up for the official CABANA BOY.

How's my Punkin?

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mdraegernyc

Apr 22, 08 14:25

Post #12 of 37 (1452 views)

Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [monty] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Absolutely! Even if you do wear FINS... :-D

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cuds

Apr 22, 08 14:28

Post #13 of 37 (1451 views)

Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [mdraegernyc] [In reply to]	Can't Post

That is a great uniform! Now all you have to do is accept me as a member and I will happily wear it :D
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Stop being such a scrotetard and htfu!

jenhs

Apr 22, 08 14:35

Post #14 of 37 (1447 views)

Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [mdraegernyc] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Best tri outfit evar!!
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Jenhs

mdraegernyc

Apr 22, 08 14:38

Post #15 of 37 (1444 views)

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Thanks, ladies!

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trailbait

Apr 22, 08 15:02

Post #16 of 37 (1429 views)

Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [dreaming~big] [In reply to]	Can't Post

To apply to the team just fill out the questions I listed above and PM me or email tribabe@gmail.com and we will get our team started! A couple of women have suggested that we put together an order for uniforms now and move toward getting incorporated and obtaining sponsors for next year. I am fine with that and want to know what other women think?

Erika
http://tribabe.com
http://teamxantusia.blogspot.com/

cuds

Apr 22, 08 15:12

Post #17 of 37 (1426 views)

Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [trailbait] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I'm in for that, baring the uniforms don't cost me $200 (I'm already talking about "lending" myself out in exchange for tri gear haha). Did you get my PM?
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Stop being such a scrotetard and htfu!

trailbait

Apr 22, 08 15:14

Post #18 of 37 (1424 views)

Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [cuds] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I did get your PM, sorry I didn't respond. We need to figure out if the person who volunteered to be the membership coordinator still wants the position or if we need to set up someone else to do it.

Thanks!

Erika
http://tribabe.com
http://teamxantusia.blogspot.com/

trackie clm

Apr 22, 08 15:31

Post #19 of 37 (1413 views)

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I agree with getting the uniforms NOW. More exposure over the summer!

clm

http://ironclm.typepad.com

Gazelle

Apr 22, 08 19:39

Post #20 of 37 (1347 views)

Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [trailbait] [In reply to]	Can't Post

What fun - I'd totally be up for it! Will fill out the app......

Oh, and KICK ASS uniform, too! Nicely done. :-)
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KT-tri

Apr 23, 08 7:37

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If you'll take a chick from Alabama, count me in!

Oh, do we know how much the uniforms will be running yet? Got to BUDGET!

Tiger for Life -- War Eagle!

(This post was edited by KT-tri on Apr 23, 08 7:54)

determination

Apr 23, 08 9:13

Post #22 of 37 (1247 views)

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Totally cute uniform!

chrisrunzs26

Apr 23, 08 9:31

Post #23 of 37 (1241 views)

Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [determination] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I'd love to be on the team. If you take slightly older, slightly slower triathletes. I'll fill out the form and love the uniform.

Chris
2008 season:

May: TTT Solo
July:Caesar Creek Oly.
Aug: Great Buckeye 1/2 Iron
Sept: Toyota Challenge 1/2 Iron

trackie clm

Apr 23, 08 9:49

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In Reply To

I'd love to be on the team. If you take slightly older, slightly slower triathletes. I'll fill out the form and love the uniform.

Chris

Fast is far from the main consideration. Like Trailbait outlined, it's more about community.

clm

http://ironclm.typepad.com

trailbait

Apr 23, 08 9:55

Post #25 of 37 (1224 views)

Re: Team Xantusia: Slowtwitch Womens Racing [chrisrunzs26] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Ladies, we've received five new member applications so far and it looks like we will be setting a deadline for ordering uniforms so get your application in so you get in the loop about the order and future stuff.

Cheers!

Erika
http://tribabe.com
http://teamxantusia.blogspot.com/

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