Lonestar Multisport Executives for 2011
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.
Randy Barron
My journey into triathlon started in 2007. My son, who was 8 years old at the time, did a local kids’ triathlon and loved it. I was excited to see him so excited. He ended up doing three more kid tris before the end of that season and won two of them. The next season my wife and two daughters joined the party and did well also. By 2009, season number three in the Barron household, it was about time that I tried it. Since I am a beginner swimmer, triathlon is quite the challenge and while I struggle with the swim I enjoy the entire experience. Since 2009, I’ve done six duathlons and three sprint triathlons, and I’ve watched my wife and kids compete in countless other events.
We enjoy triathlon as a family. It allows us to spend time together and do something that’s good for us in so many ways. We’ve also enjoyed all the great tri friends that we’ve meet in The Woodlands and throughout the South Midwest Region. I can honestly say now that multisport is in my blood. I look forward to the training, competition and camaraderie of the sport.
Carolyn Barron
I remember the first time I ever ran the loop in my old neighborhood without stopping- not even a mile, mind you, but an accomplishment that I was so proud of one evening about five years ago. Growing up, I was always active swimming in the summers on a local team, playing soccer, softball and cheerleading throughout high school. After graduating college, getting married and having 3 kids in 3 ½ years I realized I needed/wanted to do something for myself. A friend had just started running and convinced me that if she could run, then I could too. I began my journey toward becoming a triathlete by first walking, then jogging and finally running in and around my neighborhood in the dark each and every morning. I had no idea of pace or anything else other than I seemed to be improving and I loved the sense of accomplishment. At first I was terrified of competing in any kind of a running race picturing myself dead last on a race course. I joined a local ladies running group and I learned much more about running than I ever knew existed and enjoyed the conversations along the way. Since then I have become completely hooked on triathlons. CB&I 2008 was my first race. I’ve since completed 24 triathlons, 7 duathlons and quite a few road races including 6 half marathons and one marathon. I LOVE the lifestyle and the fact that I can train & race with my family as well as countless other friends we have made along the way. I am training for my first Ironman (IMTX) this coming May.
Linda Trinkle
I grew up in Delaware the youngest of 6 with 5 older brothers. Sports were huge in my house! I have been married to the love of my life for 22 years and a stay at home mother for 20. I have 2 daughters at Baylor University, 2 sons one at TWHS and one in elementary school. Growing up I never left Delaware but since I met my husband life has been one big adventure. We have lived in Philly, Allentown, Detroit and now The Woodlands TX. I love meeting new people, making new friends, competing and pushing myself mentally and physically. Triathlon is a new sport for me it is humbling! I am loving the training and cant wait to race next season. Maybe my husband will join in on the fun!
Chantal Requier
My husband and I recently moved here from Alberta Canada. We both did triathlons before Jacob came along last May (2010). As a kid I played a lot of sports and swam summer club in my home town of 1500 people in an 18 meter pool (even shorter than these 25 yd pools). So I have a bit of a swimming background and started running in 2002 even though I used to say that I’d never run. I started triathlon in 2003. That first summer I did 8 races; 4 sprints and 4 olympics. For such a short Canadian summer that was many races but I was hooked on the adrenaline. At that point I said many times that I would never do an Ironman. It took a few years, then I found out some of my friends that I trained with had signed up for Ironman Canada for 2007. Then I got the itch. Since you have to sign up on site, the only way for me to get in was to qualify. So 7 weeks before IMC I qualified, a good thing because that’s where I got to know Chris, my husband. We both also did IMC 2008 and 1 year after that we were married and now we have Jacob. I’m happy to have found a multisports group to connect with here in Texas. I’m meeting a lot of great people and I’m getting back into race shape.
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.
Randy Barron
My journey into triathlon started in 2007. My son, who was 8 years old at the time, did a local kids’ triathlon and loved it. I was excited to see him so excited. He ended up doing three more kid tris before the end of that season and won two of them. The next season my wife and two daughters joined the party and did well also. By 2009, season number three in the Barron household, it was about time that I tried it. Since I am a beginner swimmer, triathlon is quite the challenge and while I struggle with the swim I enjoy the entire experience. Since 2009, I’ve done six duathlons and three sprint triathlons, and I’ve watched my wife and kids compete in countless other events.
We enjoy triathlon as a family. It allows us to spend time together and do something that’s good for us in so many ways. We’ve also enjoyed all the great tri friends that we’ve meet in The Woodlands and throughout the South Midwest Region. I can honestly say now that multisport is in my blood. I look forward to the training, competition and camaraderie of the sport.
Carolyn Barron
I remember the first time I ever ran the loop in my old neighborhood without stopping- not even a mile, mind you, but an accomplishment that I was so proud of one evening about five years ago. Growing up, I was always active swimming in the summers on a local team, playing soccer, softball and cheerleading throughout high school. After graduating college, getting married and having 3 kids in 3 ½ years I realized I needed/wanted to do something for myself. A friend had just started running and convinced me that if she could run, then I could too. I began my journey toward becoming a triathlete by first walking, then jogging and finally running in and around my neighborhood in the dark each and every morning. I had no idea of pace or anything else other than I seemed to be improving and I loved the sense of accomplishment. At first I was terrified of competing in any kind of a running race picturing myself dead last on a race course. I joined a local ladies running group and I learned much more about running than I ever knew existed and enjoyed the conversations along the way. Since then I have become completely hooked on triathlons. CB&I 2008 was my first race. I’ve since completed 24 triathlons, 7 duathlons and quite a few road races including 6 half marathons and one marathon. I LOVE the lifestyle and the fact that I can train & race with my family as well as countless other friends we have made along the way. I am training for my first Ironman (IMTX) this coming May.
Linda Trinkle
I grew up in Delaware the youngest of 6 with 5 older brothers. Sports were huge in my house! I have been married to the love of my life for 22 years and a stay at home mother for 20. I have 2 daughters at Baylor University, 2 sons one at TWHS and one in elementary school. Growing up I never left Delaware but since I met my husband life has been one big adventure. We have lived in Philly, Allentown, Detroit and now The Woodlands TX. I love meeting new people, making new friends, competing and pushing myself mentally and physically. Triathlon is a new sport for me it is humbling! I am loving the training and cant wait to race next season. Maybe my husband will join in on the fun!
Chantal Requier
My husband and I recently moved here from Alberta Canada. We both did triathlons before Jacob came along last May (2010). As a kid I played a lot of sports and swam summer club in my home town of 1500 people in an 18 meter pool (even shorter than these 25 yd pools). So I have a bit of a swimming background and started running in 2002 even though I used to say that I’d never run. I started triathlon in 2003. That first summer I did 8 races; 4 sprints and 4 olympics. For such a short Canadian summer that was many races but I was hooked on the adrenaline. At that point I said many times that I would never do an Ironman. It took a few years, then I found out some of my friends that I trained with had signed up for Ironman Canada for 2007. Then I got the itch. Since you have to sign up on site, the only way for me to get in was to qualify. So 7 weeks before IMC I qualified, a good thing because that’s where I got to know Chris, my husband. We both also did IMC 2008 and 1 year after that we were married and now we have Jacob. I’m happy to have found a multisports group to connect with here in Texas. I’m meeting a lot of great people and I’m getting back into race shape.
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