A BIG Weekend for One2Tri Racing

Saturday, March 5th was a very good day for the One2Tri Racing team.  Athletes were out and about showing off their speed and taking podium spots.

Kim Eagens, Robin Farina, Jim Kunevicus, Keith Mrocheck and Tom O'Donnell participated in the fun and super fast Waxhaw Duathlon (2 mile run, 18.6 mile bike, 2 mile run) outside of Charlotte, NC.

A special congratulations to Robin Farina who took a 1st place female with a super fast 1:17:21 and and an 8th place overall!!  Kim Eagens took a 3rd place female podium spot with a 1:21:30.  Keith Mrocheck just barely edged out Robin with a 1:17:15 for a 7th place overall finish and Jim Kunevicius had a solid race with a 1:18:32 taking a 9th place overall and a 3rd place age group finish.  Tom O'Donnell rounded out the One2Tri team finishes edging out Kim with a 1:20:53 for a 3rd place age group finish!  Congrats to all the Duathletes!

Tom Patch muscled out a PR at the Umstead Marathon in Raleigh, NC with a solid 4:01:44 - a PR on the grueling course by 17+ minutes!  Congrats to Tom (pictured)!!

Last, but certainly not least, Greg Shore got his feet wet in draft-legal racing at the Clermont Challenge in Clermont, FL.  Greg had a phenomenal experience with a very new and challenging type of racing compared to non-draft legal triathlon.  In draft-legal triathlon, exiting the swim in the lead pack is the only way an athlete will have a chance at the podium due to the extreme benefits (speed and energy consumption) of riding in a group.  Greg was within a minute of the lead pack and still turned out a blazing fast 18:50 5k after riding essentially alone for the whole race.  Greg came home with the 42nd spot and an experience that will last a lifetime.

Congrats to all of the One2Tri Racers for a super fast day today!

Meet our last two One2Tri Racing Females - Mo Campbell and Robin Farina!

Maureen “Mo” Campbell is the 2^nd One2Tri Racing team female with a marathon victory on her resume.  Mo has been running since grade school and ran Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track competitively for Furman University until graduating in 2008.  Mo has completed 2 marathons, 3 half marathons and too many 5, and 10k’s to list.  She has also completed the 2010 Blue Ridge Relay as part of a 7 member team including fellow One2Tri teammate, Tom Patch.  Her distance of choice is currently the marathon because she enjoys the long haul but needs an end in sight.  Mo's career highlights came when her high school team won the State Championship and when she claimed 1^st place female on the hilly course at the Thunder Road Marathon in 2009 with a blazing fast 3:04:23 (7:02/mile pace)!   Mo is looking to try her hand at the triathlon this year and has already begun working her bike and swimming skills; there are no doubts she will make up any potential ground lost when she hits the ground running.  Mo is looking to challenge herself in new distances in the 2011 season and hopes the PR in the NYC marathon in late Fall.

Mo was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and came to Charlotte, NC in 1992.  Mo is currently employed by Grandbridge Real Estate Capital where she has been a Portfolio Analyst since 2010.  


Look for Mo racing at the following events in 2011.  


Tobacco Road Marathon - 3/20/2011
Racefest ½ Marathon - 4/16/2011
Buck Hurley Sprint Triathlon - 5/1/2011
River Bound 10K - 5/21/2011 
Tri Latta Sprint Triathlon - 6/11/2011
River Bound 15K - 7/16/2011
River Bound Half Marathon - 9/24/2011
New York City Marathon - 11/6/2011

Meet One2Tri Racings pro-cycling, bicycle-shop-owning, cycling-coaching, triathlon-dabbling Robin Farina.  Robin has been cycling for many years and joined Team Vera Bradley Foundation in 2009. Robin is an aggressive all-around rider and has become one of the strongest climbers in the country.  Robin had numerous top 10 finishes in 2009 and was her team’s top ranked NRC rider.  In 2010, Robin took a 1st place finish in the  Air Force Cycling Classic in Arlington, VA, a 4th place in the Tour of Gila Time Trial and a 3rd place in the San Dimas Uphill Time Trial.  In addition, Robin tried her hand at triathlon and faired rather well coming home with a 1st place female in the Take Flight Sprint, a 2nd place female in the Hickory Knob Sprint and a first place overall female at the El Tour de Tucson 2009.  Robin hopes 2011 brings NRC stage race and Olympic-distance triathlon victories as well as a chance to compete at Age Group Nationals in sprint triathlon.  


Robin was born in Nashville, TN and currently resides in Charlotte with her fiancée and fellow Uptown Cycles Bicycle Shop owner, Chris Sheehan.  She coaches a wide variety of cycling athletes from beginner to advanced.  For more information, visit http://www.uptowncyclescharlotte.com/coachingtraining/  


Robins 2011 race schedule is as follows: 


TBD

Now Introducing - Michael Beacham and Jim Kunevicius!

Michael Beacham navigates the woods and trails unlike any other One2Tri Racing team member.  Michael has been adventure racing since 2000 and has completed numerous events of all distances including the Endorphine Fix a 40 hour race, thirteen 24-hour events, multiple 12-hour events and various other shorter races.  Michael has also completed Ironman Florida in 2008 but was plagued by a back injury in 2009 that kept him from racing for much of the 2009 and 2010 seasons.  Post surgery in January 2010, Michael is back in the saddle and hoping for a healthy 2011 season.  Michael’s career highlight came when he completed the E-Fix in WV, placed 1st overall in the SOAR adventure race two consecutive years, and completed IM Florida in 2008.   Michael is a very strong all around athlete but is looking to qualify for the CheckPoint Tracker National Adventure Race Championship in 2011. 

Michael was born and raised in North Carolina and currently resides in Charlotte.  He is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, RRCA certified running coach and a certified massage therapist and has been the Fitness Director at the Charlotte Athlete Club since 2009. 

Find Michael at the following races in 2011:

CRC 13-mile Trail Race – 1/22/2011 
Atomic Adventure Race – 5/15/2011 – 5/16/2011
Ironman Lake Placid – 7/24/2011

Jim Kunevicius is One2Tri Racing’s entrepreneurial soccer-player turned cyclist / triathlete.  Not only did Jim play NCAA Division 1 soccer and become a two-time Academic All-American at UNC Charlotte, he built (and later sold) his own software company (Vicious Systems) while still a full-time student.  Having lived and worked in Germany for much of 2010, Jim brings international racing experience to the One2Tri team.  Jim’s career highlight came when he completed Ironman Cozumel in 2010 despite having his transition bag stolen from T2 leaving him to run the 26.2 in a generous spectator's Nike basketball shoes.  Jim has also completed the Tyrol Half Ironman in the Austrian Alps, and several other sprint and Olympic distance events.  In addition to triathlon, Jim cycled across Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand over the course of 2 weeks.  Jim is looking to compete at the top of his age group and plans to take on Ironman Lake Placid and Ironman Cozumel again in 2011.       


Jim was born in Cleveland, OH and ventured south to Charlotte in 1994.  Jim currently manages global technology projects and splits his time between Frankfurt, Germany and Charlotte, NC. 


Jim’s 2011 race schedule includes: 


Waxhaw  Duathlon – 3/5/2011
New Orleans 70.3 Ironman – 4/17/2011
Jetton Sprint Triathlon  - 5/7/2011
Knoxville Rev3 Half Ironman – 5/15/2011
Over the Mountain Olympic – 5/21/2011
Tri Latta Sprint – 6/11/2011
Blood, Sweat & Gears (100-mile ride) – 6/26/2011
Ironman Lake Placid – 7/24/2011
USAT AG Nationals – 8/20/2011
Augusta 70.3 Ironman – 9/25/2011
Half Max Nationals – 10/8/2011

Ironman Cozumel – 11/27/2011

Thank You Greenapple Sports & Wellness!

 The One2Tri Racing Team is delighted to be working with Dr. Greenapple and his staff at Greenapple Sports & Wellness.  

Dr. Greenapple has been a practicing Chiropractor since 1986 and is the owner of the Greenapple Sports & Wellness Center.  Dr. Greenapple earned his Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician degree from Los Angeles Chiropractic College in 1989 and has since treated athletes from high school to Olympians.

Dr. Greenapple's involvement with triathlon is deep-rooted.  He has been part of the Hawaiian Ironman World Championships since 1992, was the event coordinator in 1996, and has been treating physician at numerous Ironman Events including Ironman Lake Placid, Florida, and Wisconsin.  Dr. Greenapple is a 6-time member of the Team USA Medical Staff for the Triathlon and Duathlon World Championships.  He has been the medical coordinator at the Great American Cross-Country Race in 2001, as well s numerous other local running races.  Dr. Greenapple has worked with the PGA, treated NFL players from the Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks, and the Washington Redskins.  He has been the official Chiropractor for the Charlotte Sting WNBA, Charlotte Checkers and has treated Gold Medal Olympians, MLB, NHL and top level collegiate athletes over the past 24 years.  Dr. G is a fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncturists, and has recently be chosen for an apprenticeship in Medical Sports Acupuncture with one of the top Sports Acupuncturists in Boulder, CO. 

Dr. Greenapple holds specific certification in biomechanical evaluations, with emphasis on running, triathlons, and golf.  Dr. Greenapple is certified and has been an instructor of Active Release Technique since the mid 1990's.  He is certified in Frequency Specific Microcurrent, Active Relaese Technique (ART), Medical Acupuncture, Graston Soft Tissue Technique, and Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization.  In addition, he 

specializes in performance care, evaluation, rehabilitation, and physiotherapy techniques. He is also involved in energy medicine using the latest advancements in technology with various levels of lasers.

For more information, visit www.drgreenapple.com or call 704-527-7246.

Thank You to Bicycle Sport!!

Its Saturday afternoon and you take out your 12 year old bicycle from the garage to head out on your first ride of the season.  You gear up and hop on your bike only to realize it has two flat tires and a rusted chain.  What are you to do?  

To get the problem solved ASAP and by some of the best in town, head to Bicycle Sport on Selwyn Avenue!  Bicycle Sport has been a successful shop here in Charlotte for many years now and has been a major supporter of One2Tri Multisport Coaching for quite some time.  Bicycle Sport offers a top-of-the line mechanic shop and the best bike fittings in town.  The shop offers a large selection of bikes, apparel, fuel and anything else you may need for your Sunday ride!  Look forTrek, Cannondale, Fisher, Serotta, Bob Strollers, BMC, Capo Forma, Sugoi, Castelli, Giro, Bell, Kask, and many more!


The One2Tri Racing team appreciates the ongoing relationship!

Thank you Ilan Paltrow and Bicycle Sport!!  

  

Myrtle Beach Marathon!

A dominant day on the shores of SC at the Myrtle Beach Marathon and Half Marathon!

Jon Clary pulled out a 1:22:15 (6:16/mile pace) on the 13.1 mile course for a 1st Place Age Group!!

Keith Mrocheck and Tom O'Donnell both managed PR's on the flat fast 26.2 mile course.  Keith crossed the line in the coveted "sub-3:00 hour mark" with a blazing fast 2:57:45 (6:47/mile pace) and Tom earned a 2012 Boston spot as well with a 3:19:02 (7:35/mile pace)!

Congrats to the guys of One2Tri Racing.  Check back ASAP to get more details about our 1st Place Age Grouper Jon Clary and other One2Tri Racing teammates.

Let's meet Kim Eagens, Tom O'Donnell and Chad Crockford!

Kim Eagens is One2Tri Racing’s collegiate volleyball player turned triathlete.  Kim has been running, primarily for fitness, since ending her Elon University volleyball career in 2000.  She competed in her first running event, the Turkey Trot 8k in Charlotte, NC in 2002 and has had a passion for running and fitness ever since.  In 2009 Kim suffered a fractured femur and was “forced” to finally learn how to swim.   Within 9 months, she completed her first triathlon, her first half Ironman, and her first Ironman!  Kim has now completed Ironman Arizona, (most of) Ironman Louisville, and the Beach2Battleship Iron Distance triathlon, as well as 3 half Ironman events and a slew of other shorter distance races.  Kim’s 2010 season highlight was a Boston Marathon qualification in March at the Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon and a 4th overall finish at B2B in November.  Kim’s triathlon strength is her cycling, and she hopes 2011 holds improved swim times and more consistent run times throughout the season.  



Kim was born and raised in Westchester County, NY and currently resides in Charlotte, NC.  Kim has been employed for Wachovia – now Wells Fargo Bank - in the Real Estate Capital Markets business since 2005.  She is also a certified USAT Level 1 Coach and a USA Cycling Level 3 Certified Coach and works with One2Tri Multisport Coaching.  



Kim’s 2011 race season includes:



Cupids 5k – 2/12/2011 (5th age group)
Alston & Bird Corporate Cup ½ Marathon – 3/12/2011
Quintiles Wrightsville Beach ½ Marathon – 3/20/2011
Cool Breeze Triathlon – 3/27/2011
Boston Marathon – 4/18/2011
Over the Mountain – 5/21/2011
Tri Latta Sprint Triathlon – 6/11/2011
Blood Sweat and Gears 100-miler – 6/25/2011
Stumpy Creek International Triathlon – 7/16/2011
Lake Wiley YMCA Sprint – 7/23/2011
USAT Age Group Nationals – 8/20/2011
Lake Norman Sprint – 8/28/2011
Augusta 70.3 – 9/25/2011
Pinehurst International – 10/1/2011
Rev3 Anderson – 10/8/2011

Tom O’Donnell is an experienced One2Tri Racing team member with several years of all distance events under his belt.  Tom completed his first triathlon in 2008 and has since completed Ironman Florida in 2008 and Ironman Arizona in 2009 as well as dozens of other sprint, Olympic and half iron distance events.  In 2010, Tom competed at USAT Age Group Nationals in Tuscaloosa, AL where he placed in the top 1/3rd of the total field.  In 2011, Tom will take on Ironman USA in Lake Placid, NY, USAT Age Group Nationals in Burlington, VT and USAT Long Course Nationals in Myrtle Beach, SC.  Tom’s passion and talent for endurance sports comes from his father, Tom Sr., who still participates in ultra-distance running, often times with Tom by his side for longer training runs.  Tom has completed more than a dozen marathons including a PR of 3:24 at the Kiawah Marathon in 2008.  Tom focused on shorter-distance triathlon events and speed-work throughout 2010 but is looking to finish strong over the long-course at Lake Placid in June. 

Tom was born in Abington, PA and currently resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife (and fellow One2Tri athlete) Shannon and his two children, Tommy and Catherine.  Tom graduated from Vermont Law School in 1996 and currently practices Corporate Finance and Securities Law at Moore & Van Allen in Charlotte. 

Tom’s 2011 race season includes (among others):

Myrtle Beach Marathon - 2/19/2011 (Boston Qualified - 3:19 total time)

Charlotte South Park RaceFest 1/2 Marathon- 4/16/2011

White Lake 1/2 Iron Distance - 5/7/2011

Over the Mountain – 5/21/2011
Tri Latta Sprint Triathlon – 6/11/2011
Blood Sweat and Gears 100-miler – 6/25/2011

Stumpy Creek Olympic - 7/16/2011

Ironman Lake Placid - 7/24/2011

USAT Age Group Nationals – 8/20/2011

Pinehurst Olympic - 10/1/2011

Half Max Nationals - 10/8/2011

Chad Crockford brings a tremendous amount of speed to the One2Tri Racing team, despite having no high school, collegiate or trained running experience.  After years of running “just for fitness” Chad decided to give racing a try and was hooked after his first marathon in 2008.  Since then Chad has run in local and other national races making quite a name for himself.  Chad is coming off a very successful 2010 managing to PR both is marathon and 5k times with respective times of 2:53 (that’s fast!) and 16.34 (and that’s really fast!).  Chad also tried his hand at triathlon in 2010 and came home with a first place age group finish at the Cane Creek Triathlon in Charlotte, NC.  Throughout 2011, Chad will look to continue to improve his 5k, half marathon, and marathon times and will most likely give longer distance triathlon a go at the SC Half Ironman in October. 


Chad comes to Charlotte from Newark, NY and resides with his wife, and fellow One2Tri Racing teammate, Danielle.  He currently works for Legal Aid of North Carolina as a staff attorney and has been with the company since 2007.  

Find Chad at these races in 2011:

UNCC 5k – 2/5/2011 (2nd overall)
Cupid's Cup 5k - 2/12/2011 (4th overall)

Corporate Cup ½ Marathon – 3/12/2011
GPx Shamrock 4-miler – 3/19/2011
Boston Marathon – 4/18/2011
GPx CPCC 5k – 4/30/2011
Jetton Park Sprint Triathon – 5/7/2011
GPx Twilight 5k – 5/13/2011
GPx Harvest Bread 5k – 5/21/2011
GPx King Tiger 5k – 6/4/2011
Tri Latta Sprint Triathlon – 6/11/2011
GPx Summer Breeze 5k – 6/18/2011
GPx RFYL 4 miler – 7/16/2011
GPx Panthers 5k – 8/6/2011
Rock n’ Run 5k – 8/13/2011
GPx Greekfest 5k – 8/27/2011
GPx Brixx 10k – 9/17/2011
SC Half Ironman – 10/1/2011
GPx Lungstrong 15k – 10/8/2011