WITC 2012 Holiday Party Slideshow

Warsaw International Triathlon Club Holiday Party December 12, 2012

BIEGNIJ WARSZAWO 2012 POST RACE

BORÓWNO 2011

10K CLUB CHALLENGE 2012

SUSZ 2012

BORÓWNO 2011

WHY I DO IT…

“Originally it was because of girls, but eventually it became more for a sense of achievement and surpassing my previous records.”

Mark Mulrainey, Marathoner/Triathlete

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SUSZ 2012

BIEGNIJ WARSZAWO 2012

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BIEGNIJ WARSZAWO 2011

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KAZIMEIRZ DOLNY 2012

WHY I DO IT…

“After training swimming as a teenager I am simply addicted to intense training. I have lots of fuel to burn and I can perform any activity that makes me sweat. I love the state of mind and body after heavy training. This is the best thing you can do clothed.” Arek Kieres, Runner/Triathlete

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BORÓWNO 2012

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SUSZ 2012

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THE SPARTANS 2012

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BORÓWNO 2012

WHY I DO IT…

“For the satisfaction of setting and achieving a difficult goal. For that rare moment when all other thoughts melt away and all I can feel is my heart beating,my lungs working, my feet pounding. For the natural high afterwards. For the friends I have made.” Mark Poczman, Runner/Cyclist/future Triathlete

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SUSZ 2012

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WITC AROUND THE WORLD - NYC

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SUSZ 2012

ON THE WAY TO BORÓWNO 2011

WHY I DO IT… Because It makes me happy!

- it makes me smile - the endorphins boost my mood immediately after the run/swim/bike - it engages me. There are moments, when I forget about everything and focus entirely on running - it helps me to build important relationships - in WITC I met amazing people and some of them became my best friends…

Ewa Smiechowska, Marathoner/Triathlete

WHY I DO IT…

…- it gives my life more meaning - when I run with Spartans to collect money for charity or help my friends achieve better results - it gives me the sense of achievement - when I compete with others and with myself and win.

Ewa Smiechowska, Marathoner/Triathlete

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WITC AROUND THE WORLD

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SUSZ 2012

KAZIMIERZ DOLNY 2012

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WITC AROUND THE WORLD – NYC

WHY I DO IT…

“I run because I love it. It's exponential as well, the more I run the more I love to run…”

Dan Miller, Marathoner

WARSAW MARATHON 2012

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SUSZ 2012

WITC AROUND THE WORLD – SLOVAKIAN TATRAS

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SUSZ 2012

WHY I DO IT…

“I like setting new goals in order to see if I can achieve them - this is mostly the matter of ambition. Secondly I want to keep fit and by having planned several events annually I get the motivation to train.

No motivation - no training.”

Maciej Brzeziński, Marathoner/Triathlete

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SUSZ 2012

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WITC CROSS TRAINING 2012

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SUSZ 2012

WHY I DO IT…

“I feel alive while running.”

Martin Pape, Runner/Cyclist

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SUSZ 2012

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SUSZ 2012

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WITC AROUND THE WORLD RIGA, LATVIA

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SUSZ 2012

WHY I DO IT… “Why do I run? I started running to keep fit, then I started thinking about important things while I was running and I got addicted to it. Every day running 25 km along the beach while I had a feeling that with every step, minute and kilometer I was better as an athlete an as a man… I couldn't stop...

The only thing that could stop me was my knee injury - I had surgery 2 weeks ago and now I'm counting the days over next 5 months until I will be able to run again. It will be a long winter of rehabilitation, but most important is that during the spring I will start running again! I will start living...” Radek Pietroń, Runner

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SUSZ 2012

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WITC AROUND THE WORLD – RIGA, LATVIA

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SUSZ 2012

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WHY I DO IT…

“Because it makes me feel happy.”

David Ingham, Runner

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WARSAW TEAM MARATHON 2012

WITC IN-LINE SKATING

WHY I DO IT…

“I run to get endorphins, to enjoy life and feel my muscles working. Also, to make sure I really can go that distance and I'm the only one to set the limits.”

Paula Nowak, Runner

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WARSZAWA GRAND PRIX 10K 2012

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CYCLING TO POWSIN 2012

WHY I DO IT…

“I run because if takes off from my body the cumulated bad energy from the day , my mind is clear during and after run and I feel very happy. I do not have bad thoughts but only positive energy. I love to run with music and also with the people who motivate me and encourage me to run.” Agata Borkowska, Runner/Cyclist

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WARSZAWA GRAND PRIX 10K 2012

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LODZ HALF MARATHON 2012

WHY I DO IT… Training is the best thing to keep focused. That's my "sharping the saw”. Generally, we are humans. If one finds something "right" for him, he gets there, no matter what. Ironman is right for me. Get there and have fun. No rational explanation. ...btw, did I mention the chicks at the finish line? ;-)) Adam Piekarski, Marathoner/Triathlete

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ZALEW CUP 2012

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INNOVATIVE TRIATHLON TRAINING J

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WHY I DO IT…

I do it so I can continue fitting into my 32/33 inch waist jeans! :)

Ken Globerman, Marathoner, Triathlete

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SUSZ 2012

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BORÓWNO 2012

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ZALEW CUP 2012

WHY I DO IT…

“I love it, not only does it make me feel good inside and out but it is an amazing way to stay fit and meet people. Challenging my body and mind to reach its maximum potential, is truly motivating. Running is not only a hobby but a way of life!”

Anonymous WITC Athlete

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ZALEW CUP 2012

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RANDOM SPRING TRAINING 2012

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WARSAW HALF MARATHON 2012

CYCLING TO POWSIN 2012

WHY I DO IT…

“I run because I like competing with myself. I cycle because it gives me a pleasure. Doing sports makes me feel good and alive.”

Martins Stagitis, Runner/Cyclist/future Triathlete

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SUSZ 2012

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WARSAW HALF MARATHON 2012

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WHY I DO IT…

“I do triathlons because Ken changed the running group into a triathlon one :)”

Alan Parsons, Runner/Triathlete

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON RUN 2011

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WITC AROUND THE WORLD – SPAIN, PORTUGAL, GREECE, SLOVAKIA

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SIEDLCE SUPER SPRINT 2012

WHY I DO IT…

Because: I can. It makes me feel great. It helps to clean my head. I get to meet with wonderful people.

Markos Markowski, Runner

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SUSZ 2012 WARSAW MARATHON 2012

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WHY I DO IT… “It is a great opportunity to grow. When you push yourself to higher limits you have to leave the comfort bubble that you are in .... and because I am blessed with the physical ability to do it. I heard a quote recently: "If I left earth with my body intact, then it would have been a waste on earth".” Clinton Agnew, Runner

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SUSZ 2012

WHY I DO IT…

“Swimming is lot of fun. It helps to concentrate on a certain activity, it's a meditation. Running helps to breath fresh air, if to choose the right route. Biking helps to understand how far it's possible to go, from all meaning, to check the edge of hopeless.. and then to find the power to return back home :)” Leonid Bandrivchak, Runner/Cyclist

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ZALEW CUP 2012

WHY I DO IT…

“I do triathlon because I enjoy challenging my body to do more than I ever expected it could. I run because it's immediate gratification that just keeps giving. It usually feels good when I do it, but it always feels good when I've done it.” Anonymous WITC Athlete

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