Lonestar Multisport Executives for 2009
Officers
President: Jennifer Zambrano
I was an avid runner in HS and continued to run throughout pre-adulthood. I completed the MS150 in 2003 and 2 years later took a stroke class at the YMCA to learn the proper techniques of swimming. It was there that I got the idea to sign up for a triathlon. Once I completed my first Sprint triathlon, I was hooked. I got the bug and I was not giving it up!!! Since then I have completed several Sprint & Olympic distance triathlons as well as 2 Half Ironman distances and2 marathons. What I enjoy most about triathlon lifestyle is the camaraderie among the athletes as well as cross training. The thrill of racing is exhilarating and is a motivator that you truly get what you give when you put your heart and soul into it.
Vice-President: Mark Teft
My first attempt at a tri was the inaugural CBI, about five years ago. I was "shamed" into it by a friend at the Y who, of course, didn't sign up for the event but egged me on. He was also responsible for talking me into the MS 150 the year before, I should have been on my guard. I had a cheap pair of goggles, a hand me down road bike a couple of sizes too big and a sturdy pair of shoes...I figured Hey how hard could it be??? I really didn't think there could too many guys in the 50+ age group so I had a chance. About midway through the race, I was cursing this guy's name and promising myself that this was my last race effort. I'll be happy with my 20 mile two hour bike rides, run my 15 miles a week and never go near a body of water again. After the race I met Jim Harrington and we rehashed the minute details of the experience. It was at that moment that we both had a epiphany...WE CAN DO BETTER THE NEXT TIME!!! It has been my good fortune and a great blessing to have stumbled into a great group of folks that have helped me train and encouraged me along the way. If all goes well, I will complete my second (and yes, Honey, my last Ironman) this Fall.
Secretary: Jackie Lewis
Borrowing a quote from a good friend “Running strips me down to a better version of me: Competitive, Determined and Joyful.” I can’t think of a better way of living life to the fullest. Working out has always been a passion of mine. It is the quickest way to feeling good and feeling empowered. I’ve been working in Healthcare as a Sales Consultant for the last decade but prior to my current career I worked as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Director. My undergrad is in Exercise Science from Illinois State University. Growing up I was competitive in swimming, track, gymnastics, cheerleading, soccer and anything else athletic. I recently rekindled my passion to participate in triathlons and other multi sport events. Training for athletic events you have to set goals. Having a Purpose, being Passionate and maintaining Perseverance has helped me achieve the unimaginable. “A good goal will stretch your limits. Pushing yourself to reach that goal will require that you improve some aspect of yourself.” –The Triathlete’s Training Bible. I hope to share my enthusiasm, experience and passion for multi sport activities to further enrich and promote our club.
Treasurer: Susie Schreiber
I LOVE to Eat. I haven’t met a dessert I haven’t liked. In high school I was on every athletic team available and so fitness and weight was never an issue. When I hit college and the dorm “all you can eat buffet and dessert line” I was doomed. I gained 25 pounds and it wasn’t pretty!!! Since I was not on a team I decided to start running. I found I really enjoyed it and was pretty good at it. After college I continued running and doing 5K/10K races finally progressing up to marathon mileage. Now that I am about to turn the ½ century mark and I have struggled with injuries the last few years I have learned that cross training really helps maintain fitness and helps protect against overuse injuries. So now my next challenge is to do a triathlon. I joined this club because the members are great motivators and have a wealth of knowledge that they are willing to share with a novice like me.
Board Members
Dana Lyons
Dana has been a multisport athlete for over 20 years and has several USAT National and Regional Age Group titles. He is a 17-time USAT All American and was the USAT Master Duathlete of the Year in 2001. In 2008 he placed 2nd in his age group at Ironman Arizona and qualified for the Ironman World Championship race in Kona on October 11, 2008. He is also a USAT & RRCA Certified Coach.
Dana works with triathletes, duathletes, cyclists and runners of all abilities who have the desire to work to achieve their goals while balancing other life commitments. He utilizes sports science, experience and an unmatched enthusiasm to provide each athlete with the tools they need to improve their performance, reach their potential and fulfill their goals. His training programs are tailored to each individual to ensure optimum performance and proper balance.
Michael Collins
In 2003, I was preparing for a two-day adventure race in that was to take place in West Virginia. One of the disciplines was swimming down a Class II rapid on a boogie board. To qualify for the race, participants had to be certified to swim a mile unassisted. After the race, someone asked if I had ever done a triathlon. Since I had just learned to swim, I figured why not. The Iron Star race was scheduled a couple months later and proved to be a tremendous amount of fun. After learning about all of the intriguing gear, complexities of training and the ability to finish the race in under a day, a new passion was found.
Kyle Mays
After a few years of running the annual Run Thru the Woods 5-miler on Thanksgiving, I started thinking about trying a longer distance race. On Thanksgiving day in 2002, I mentioned to Cassandra (my lovely wife) that I was going to sign up for the Houston Half Marathon which was about 2 months away. If that went well, then I would run the full marathon the next year. Incredibly, she replied with chuckle that she didn't think I had the motivation to train for a marathon. Uh oh... The challenge was on! Of course I decided right then to skip the half marathon and run the 2003 Austin Marathon which was about 3 months away. The transition from running to triathlon took place over the next year. First, some friends talked me into getting a bike and riding the MS150 in 2004. That was the year that The Woodlands launched the CB&I Triathlon. Never one to pass up a good challenge, I signed up for the race, took a few swim lessons, and jumped right in. What a learning experience! Thanks to the camaraderie of my fellow LSMS members, I have since trained for and competed in dozens of triathlons and road races of all distances.
Susan Rouse
I started running in 1984 after having seen an ad in my local paper for a "Fun Run". Previously I had not done any type of exercise but I was a stay at home Mom and I guess I needed something fun to do besides chasing children. My husband and I struggled through the 10k but we both got hooked and gathered flyers for other races. By 1986 I had progressed to my first marathon. Tri's came next but I couldn't swim across the pool even once. That didn't deter me because just a short time back I couldn't run around the track even once so I just kept at it. I quit tri racing after a nasty little bike wreck in the early 90's. I got brave again and sporadically started back. About a year ago I jumped in with a vengeance with some half IM's and culminated with Ironman Arizona. Joining Lone Star Multisport has helped with my confidence and brought new friendships. I've progressed to aero bars and clips but I still do not really consider myself a triathlete. When I hear people talking about gears and components I just get a blank stare. And when they talk about IM medleys I am lost. Running is my mainstay as it's just one foot in front of the other.
Kristie Chandler
A decade after completing med school, I had a busy life as a pediatrician with two young sons. But I knew life was not going to slow down anymore than it already had. I was a person who spent long hours looking after the health of others, but I needed to find a way to look after my own well-being. In 2002 I made a change. I started eating healthier and working out and managed to lose about twenty pounds. But my ultimate goal was to do a triathlon by the age of forty. I surprised myself. That same year, after months of bruises and falls learning to clip in and out of the bike, I completed my first MS150 and my first sprint tri. Never in a million years did I dream I'd complete an Ironman at the age of forty-one! Wow! What an awesome experience! Compared to a lot of my friends, I'm not too fast and I'm not super-coordinated. Consequently, I do not bank a lot of hardware. But I do love "tri-ing" and hanging out with my Lonestar friends.
Dan Jordan
I started running as an adult 6 years ago and in that time have run 15 marathons/ultras; 3 of those 50K's and three 50 miles. I have done numerous adventure races, trail runs, and shorter distant road races and have run with Woodlands Fit for 6 years, one year as an assistant coach, three years as Blue/Green coach and one year as Trail coach. I started doing triathlons three years ago on a dare and did a sprint and almost drown. I was so frustrated I signed up for a 70.3 and started swimming 5 days a week. Since then have done 3 sprints, 1 Olympic, 9 Half Ironman, and 1 Full Ironman. I love to share what I have learned and help other people interested in achieving a more active lifestyle. Really enjoy sharing my athlete passions with like minded people.
Officers
President: Jennifer Zambrano
I was an avid runner in HS and continued to run throughout pre-adulthood. I completed the MS150 in 2003 and 2 years later took a stroke class at the YMCA to learn the proper techniques of swimming. It was there that I got the idea to sign up for a triathlon. Once I completed my first Sprint triathlon, I was hooked. I got the bug and I was not giving it up!!! Since then I have completed several Sprint & Olympic distance triathlons as well as 2 Half Ironman distances and2 marathons. What I enjoy most about triathlon lifestyle is the camaraderie among the athletes as well as cross training. The thrill of racing is exhilarating and is a motivator that you truly get what you give when you put your heart and soul into it.
Vice-President: Mark Teft
My first attempt at a tri was the inaugural CBI, about five years ago. I was "shamed" into it by a friend at the Y who, of course, didn't sign up for the event but egged me on. He was also responsible for talking me into the MS 150 the year before, I should have been on my guard. I had a cheap pair of goggles, a hand me down road bike a couple of sizes too big and a sturdy pair of shoes...I figured Hey how hard could it be??? I really didn't think there could too many guys in the 50+ age group so I had a chance. About midway through the race, I was cursing this guy's name and promising myself that this was my last race effort. I'll be happy with my 20 mile two hour bike rides, run my 15 miles a week and never go near a body of water again. After the race I met Jim Harrington and we rehashed the minute details of the experience. It was at that moment that we both had a epiphany...WE CAN DO BETTER THE NEXT TIME!!! It has been my good fortune and a great blessing to have stumbled into a great group of folks that have helped me train and encouraged me along the way. If all goes well, I will complete my second (and yes, Honey, my last Ironman) this Fall.
Secretary: Jackie Lewis
Borrowing a quote from a good friend “Running strips me down to a better version of me: Competitive, Determined and Joyful.” I can’t think of a better way of living life to the fullest. Working out has always been a passion of mine. It is the quickest way to feeling good and feeling empowered. I’ve been working in Healthcare as a Sales Consultant for the last decade but prior to my current career I worked as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Director. My undergrad is in Exercise Science from Illinois State University. Growing up I was competitive in swimming, track, gymnastics, cheerleading, soccer and anything else athletic. I recently rekindled my passion to participate in triathlons and other multi sport events. Training for athletic events you have to set goals. Having a Purpose, being Passionate and maintaining Perseverance has helped me achieve the unimaginable. “A good goal will stretch your limits. Pushing yourself to reach that goal will require that you improve some aspect of yourself.” –The Triathlete’s Training Bible. I hope to share my enthusiasm, experience and passion for multi sport activities to further enrich and promote our club.
Treasurer: Susie Schreiber
I LOVE to Eat. I haven’t met a dessert I haven’t liked. In high school I was on every athletic team available and so fitness and weight was never an issue. When I hit college and the dorm “all you can eat buffet and dessert line” I was doomed. I gained 25 pounds and it wasn’t pretty!!! Since I was not on a team I decided to start running. I found I really enjoyed it and was pretty good at it. After college I continued running and doing 5K/10K races finally progressing up to marathon mileage. Now that I am about to turn the ½ century mark and I have struggled with injuries the last few years I have learned that cross training really helps maintain fitness and helps protect against overuse injuries. So now my next challenge is to do a triathlon. I joined this club because the members are great motivators and have a wealth of knowledge that they are willing to share with a novice like me.
Board Members
Dana Lyons
Dana has been a multisport athlete for over 20 years and has several USAT National and Regional Age Group titles. He is a 17-time USAT All American and was the USAT Master Duathlete of the Year in 2001. In 2008 he placed 2nd in his age group at Ironman Arizona and qualified for the Ironman World Championship race in Kona on October 11, 2008. He is also a USAT & RRCA Certified Coach.
Dana works with triathletes, duathletes, cyclists and runners of all abilities who have the desire to work to achieve their goals while balancing other life commitments. He utilizes sports science, experience and an unmatched enthusiasm to provide each athlete with the tools they need to improve their performance, reach their potential and fulfill their goals. His training programs are tailored to each individual to ensure optimum performance and proper balance.
Michael Collins
In 2003, I was preparing for a two-day adventure race in that was to take place in West Virginia. One of the disciplines was swimming down a Class II rapid on a boogie board. To qualify for the race, participants had to be certified to swim a mile unassisted. After the race, someone asked if I had ever done a triathlon. Since I had just learned to swim, I figured why not. The Iron Star race was scheduled a couple months later and proved to be a tremendous amount of fun. After learning about all of the intriguing gear, complexities of training and the ability to finish the race in under a day, a new passion was found.
Kyle Mays
After a few years of running the annual Run Thru the Woods 5-miler on Thanksgiving, I started thinking about trying a longer distance race. On Thanksgiving day in 2002, I mentioned to Cassandra (my lovely wife) that I was going to sign up for the Houston Half Marathon which was about 2 months away. If that went well, then I would run the full marathon the next year. Incredibly, she replied with chuckle that she didn't think I had the motivation to train for a marathon. Uh oh... The challenge was on! Of course I decided right then to skip the half marathon and run the 2003 Austin Marathon which was about 3 months away. The transition from running to triathlon took place over the next year. First, some friends talked me into getting a bike and riding the MS150 in 2004. That was the year that The Woodlands launched the CB&I Triathlon. Never one to pass up a good challenge, I signed up for the race, took a few swim lessons, and jumped right in. What a learning experience! Thanks to the camaraderie of my fellow LSMS members, I have since trained for and competed in dozens of triathlons and road races of all distances.
Susan Rouse
I started running in 1984 after having seen an ad in my local paper for a "Fun Run". Previously I had not done any type of exercise but I was a stay at home Mom and I guess I needed something fun to do besides chasing children. My husband and I struggled through the 10k but we both got hooked and gathered flyers for other races. By 1986 I had progressed to my first marathon. Tri's came next but I couldn't swim across the pool even once. That didn't deter me because just a short time back I couldn't run around the track even once so I just kept at it. I quit tri racing after a nasty little bike wreck in the early 90's. I got brave again and sporadically started back. About a year ago I jumped in with a vengeance with some half IM's and culminated with Ironman Arizona. Joining Lone Star Multisport has helped with my confidence and brought new friendships. I've progressed to aero bars and clips but I still do not really consider myself a triathlete. When I hear people talking about gears and components I just get a blank stare. And when they talk about IM medleys I am lost. Running is my mainstay as it's just one foot in front of the other.
Kristie Chandler
A decade after completing med school, I had a busy life as a pediatrician with two young sons. But I knew life was not going to slow down anymore than it already had. I was a person who spent long hours looking after the health of others, but I needed to find a way to look after my own well-being. In 2002 I made a change. I started eating healthier and working out and managed to lose about twenty pounds. But my ultimate goal was to do a triathlon by the age of forty. I surprised myself. That same year, after months of bruises and falls learning to clip in and out of the bike, I completed my first MS150 and my first sprint tri. Never in a million years did I dream I'd complete an Ironman at the age of forty-one! Wow! What an awesome experience! Compared to a lot of my friends, I'm not too fast and I'm not super-coordinated. Consequently, I do not bank a lot of hardware. But I do love "tri-ing" and hanging out with my Lonestar friends.
Dan Jordan
I started running as an adult 6 years ago and in that time have run 15 marathons/ultras; 3 of those 50K's and three 50 miles. I have done numerous adventure races, trail runs, and shorter distant road races and have run with Woodlands Fit for 6 years, one year as an assistant coach, three years as Blue/Green coach and one year as Trail coach. I started doing triathlons three years ago on a dare and did a sprint and almost drown. I was so frustrated I signed up for a 70.3 and started swimming 5 days a week. Since then have done 3 sprints, 1 Olympic, 9 Half Ironman, and 1 Full Ironman. I love to share what I have learned and help other people interested in achieving a more active lifestyle. Really enjoy sharing my athlete passions with like minded people.
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