January 2024 SPOTLIGHT ON TVM OLD TIMERS

Bill, Daniel, Joe and Paul love working out together at noon. On Wednesdays, Paul is actually on deck coaching while the other three friends do their best to live up to his expectations.  Bill (54) works in insurance.  He loves to travel, he especially enjoys the weather and the ocean in Hawaii.  Paul (60) is a physical therapist and a coach.  Lately, he's been really busy with home repairs.   Daniel (62) is a real estate developer and a publisher of Brazilian traditional music. Joe (70)  is a part-time biotech consultant.  He likes to play jazz piano for fun.

11 October 2023 Spotlight on Alex, Amy, Jen, Julie, Kyle, and Mohamed

We want to shine a spotlight on some incredible accomplishments within our TVM family. Our teammates have been making waves.

Jen Radecke-Noble, one of our star swimmers, recently competed in the 2023 Pacific Masters Swimming Kerry O'Brien Short Course Meters Championships this past weekend. And let me tell you, she absolutely crushed it! Jen entered six events, and in each one, she took home the gold, clinching 1st place. But that's not all - she also shattered not one, not two, but three Pacific Masters Swimming records! Jen, your passion for swimming and your exceptional talent continue to inspire us all.

But Jen wasn't alone at the meet.  Joining her were some of our other remarkable TVMers. Coach Kyle, Amy Sitzman, Alex Gilchrist, and Julie Dunkle also gave their all at the championships, showcasing their grit and determination. For Julie Dunkle, this was a particularly special moment. It was her first swim meet, and we couldn't be prouder of her for taking the plunge and giving it her all. Julie, welcome to the competitive swimming world - your TVM family is here to cheer you on every step of the way!

Next up is Mohammed Lahna. He has been out of the country representing the USA at the 2023 World Triathlon Para Cup in Paris. This event determines the USA team members for 2024 USA Para Olympic team. To get right to the point, Mohammed was 3rd overall and the first American – so he’s on the Olympic team!!!

For those of us who know Mohammed, he has never touted his accomplishments. But he is very accomplished! If you’re interested, please visit his website.
 
 
We also want to wish our a.m. swimmer, Jamie Tajii, the best of luck as she heads to the Hawaiian Ironman. May the water be calm and the trade winds quiet. We look forward to hearing about your journey!

Ann Hight