Great photos Lorne, Must of been a fantastic inspiring day for all. Loved the photo of your two girls…cute!! Phil – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – This weekend was the World Triathlon Championships in Edmonton. On Saturday the age group and junior elite races were held, and today it was the elite men and women. The course was in Hawrelak Park, in the river valley. Grandstands were the focal point of the transition areas, and the bike and run legs were designed to loop through as many as 18 times. The swim was in a man-made lake in the middle of the park, 2 laps of 750 m – between laps, the swimmers exited the lake, then ran about 20m on a strip of sand and jumped back into the lake again. Transition was about 500m uphill run to the grandstands. The bike route was 6 laps x 6.67 km up a long gradual hill and back, and the run was 3 laps x 3.33 km on a medium hill and back. The Saturday age groups were a lot of fun – 1000 athletes started in waves (ever see a transition area with 1000 bikes? – wow). from 6am to 6pm there was always something going on in all three disciplines. So you walked from one viewing area to the other to see athletes from all countries swimming, biking and running. What did they do before chip technology to handle the timing of all of this? Dose of perspective #1: Disabled swimmers exiting the water and attaching their prosthetic foot to continue running through the transition area (could be the last time I moan about my injury). Dose of perspective #2: Sister Madonna from the US. 70 years old, not a speck of fat on her. 3hrs 3 minutes. Faster then 3 dozen women 10 years younger than her. I took my two kids to the age group day – I believe exposing them to athletics either through me or this way is healthy and conveys the right message about the role of fitness in your life. My oldest already wants to run with me (she’s 5). Schools are less able to do this nowadays, so this form of brainwashing helps. The elite races were today. The weather ranged from pissing rain to roasting hot, with the mean being overcast and damp. The wet roads made for treacherous bike loops – at last count there were about 6 crashes. Siri Lindley (US) won the women’s elite and Peter Robertson (AUS) the men. Both were large margins of victory. Lindley was in the lead pack at the bike transition, and then in just three strides at the transition area exit was past Michellie Jones (who took second) and she then proceeded to run away from the field. I have to say, I like Lindley a lot. She also won in Toronto 2 weeks ago – she’s a smart interview, smiles a lot, is positive, and grateful for her talents. She’s an excellent ambassador for the sport. Robertson was also in a small lead pack at the end of the bike, and he rocketed out to the run and no one could catch him. The gap was 30 seconds until he ran the last 20 metres backwards and allowed 2nd place to get closer. Canada had top 10 finishes in each side – Jill Savege was 6th, and Simon Whitfield was 6th. Whitfield was 2nd for 2 of the 3 laps of the run and then faded; he was the crowed favorite by far. How this guy actually trains with the demands on him as Olympic champion (and one of the few in Canada) is a mystery to me. Canada’s women also took 12th (Montgomery), and 18th (Donnelly), but Whitfield was the only male finisher. The grandstand crowd was about 4000 who went nuts for every Canadian running by, but paid appropriate tribute to all the athletes. The announced estimates were that the total audience lining the course and in the grandstands was between 35,000 and 50,000, which would outpace the largest ever attendance at a Tri World’s by factors of 2 or 3 to 1. Next event for Edmonton is a little track meet from August 3 to 12…. Some photos I took: The age group bike transition – a sea of bikes: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/bike%20transition.jpg The swim area – note the u-shaped loop which is the run portion between laps 1 and 2: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/swim.jpg Women action photos: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/women%20bike%20transition.jpg http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/carole%20montgomery%20run.jpg Siri Lindley about to break the tape: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/lindley%20wins.jpg Men action photos: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/men%20bike.jpg http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/robertson%20run.jpg http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/whitfield%20and%20pack%20run… %201.jpg http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/whitfield%20and%20pack%20run… %202.jpg http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/whitfield%20final%20sprint.jpg Peter Robertson rounds the corner for the final sprint to the tape: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/robertson%20wins.jpg And the best looking babes I saw the whole weekend: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/cute.jpg — Lorne Sundby Edmonton, Canada (Come visit Aug 3-12, for the 2001 World Championships in Athletics.)
(ever see a transition area with 1000 bikes? – wow). from 6am to 6pm there
Think about it, 1000 bikes at US$2000 per bike = 2 MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF BICYCLES! The age group bike transition – a sea of bikes: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/bike%20transition.jpg
Thanks for the review. Andy
Runners in the making. Wait until they are 15 yrs old!!!! Best photos you posted. snip And the best looking babes I saw the whole weekend: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/cute.jpg — Lorne Sundby Edmonton, Canada (Come visit Aug 3-12, for the 2001 World Championships in Athletics.)
– Regards, Dave I’d love to think that there’s an end just waiting right around the bend, but every turn’s a tunnel. I descend I’m the running man… Edward Ka Spell and kEvin Key, The Last Man to Fly, 1991
Lorne, Great shots. Enjoyed your two lovely girls. The eyes. I can see the love. Brought back fond memories of my daughters at that age. Ozzie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Runners in the making. Wait until they are 15 yrs old!!!! Best photos you posted. snip And the best looking babes I saw the whole weekend: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/cute.jpg — Lorne Sundby Edmonton, Canada (Come visit Aug 3-12, for the 2001 World Championships in Athletics.) — Regards, Dave I’d love to think that there’s an end just waiting right around the bend, but every turn’s a tunnel. I descend I’m the running man… Edward Ka Spell and kEvin Key, The Last Man to Fly, 1991
– In health and on the run, Ozzie Gontang Maintainer – rec.running FAQ http://www.faqs.org/faqs/by-newsgroup/rec/rec.running.html Director, San Diego Marathon Clinic, est. 1975 Mindful Running http://www.mindfulness.com/mr.asp
This weekend was the World Triathlon Championships in Edmonton. On Saturday the age group and junior elite races were held, and today it was the elite men and women. The course was in Hawrelak Park, in the river valley. Grandstands were the focal point of the transition areas, and the bike and run legs were designed to loop through as many as 18 times. The swim was in a man-made lake in the middle of the park, 2 laps of 750 m – between laps, the swimmers exited the lake, then ran about 20m on a strip of sand and jumped back into the lake again. Transition was about 500m uphill run to the grandstands. The bike route was 6 laps x 6.67 km up a long gradual hill and back, and the run was 3 laps x 3.33 km on a medium hill and back. The Saturday age groups were a lot of fun – 1000 athletes started in waves (ever see a transition area with 1000 bikes? – wow). from 6am to 6pm there was always something going on in all three disciplines. So you walked from one viewing area to the other to see athletes from all countries swimming, biking and running. What did they do before chip technology to handle the timing of all of this? Dose of perspective #1: Disabled swimmers exiting the water and attaching their prosthetic foot to continue running through the transition area (could be the last time I moan about my injury). Dose of perspective #2: Sister Madonna from the US. 70 years old, not a speck of fat on her. 3hrs 3 minutes. Faster then 3 dozen women 10 years younger than her. I took my two kids to the age group day – I believe exposing them to athletics either through me or this way is healthy and conveys the right message about the role of fitness in your life. My oldest already wants to run with me (she’s 5). Schools are less able to do this nowadays, so this form of brainwashing helps. The elite races were today. The weather ranged from pissing rain to roasting hot, with the mean being overcast and damp. The wet roads made for treacherous bike loops – at last count there were about 6 crashes. Siri Lindley (US) won the women’s elite and Peter Robertson (AUS) the men. Both were large margins of victory. Lindley was in the lead pack at the bike transition, and then in just three strides at the transition area exit was past Michellie Jones (who took second) and she then proceeded to run away from the field. I have to say, I like Lindley a lot. She also won in Toronto 2 weeks ago – she’s a smart interview, smiles a lot, is positive, and grateful for her talents. She’s an excellent ambassador for the sport. Robertson was also in a small lead pack at the end of the bike, and he rocketed out to the run and no one could catch him. The gap was 30 seconds until he ran the last 20 metres backwards and allowed 2nd place to get closer. Canada had top 10 finishes in each side – Jill Savege was 6th, and Simon Whitfield was 6th. Whitfield was 2nd for 2 of the 3 laps of the run and then faded; he was the crowed favorite by far. How this guy actually trains with the demands on him as Olympic champion (and one of the few in Canada) is a mystery to me. Canada’s women also took 12th (Montgomery), and 18th (Donnelly), but Whitfield was the only male finisher. The grandstand crowd was about 4000 who went nuts for every Canadian running by, but paid appropriate tribute to all the athletes. The announced estimates were that the total audience lining the course and in the grandstands was between 35,000 and 50,000, which would outpace the largest ever attendance at a Tri World’s by factors of 2 or 3 to 1. Next event for Edmonton is a little track meet from August 3 to 12…. Some photos I took: The age group bike transition – a sea of bikes: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/bike%20transition.jpg The swim area – note the u-shaped loop which is the run portion between laps 1 and 2: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/swim.jpg Women action photos: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/women%20bike%20transition.jpg http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/carole%20montgomery%20run.jpg Siri Lindley about to break the tape: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/lindley%20wins.jpg Men action photos: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/men%20bike.jpg http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/robertson%20run.jpg http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/whitfield%20and%20pack%20run… %201.jpg http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/whitfield%20and%20pack%20run… %202.jpg http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/whitfield%20final%20sprint.jpg Peter Robertson rounds the corner for the final sprint to the tape: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/robertson%20wins.jpg And the best looking babes I saw the whole weekend: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/ljsundby/tri/cute.jpg — Lorne Sundby Edmonton, Canada (Come visit Aug 3-12, for the 2001 World Championships in Athletics.)
Please ignore previous URL, sorry. Even Infrequent Jogging Increases Bone Mineral Density in Men WESTPORT, CT (Reuters Health) Jun 28 – Men who jog as little as one to eight times a month have significantly higher bone mineral density (BMD) than men who do not jog, according to data from NHANES III, a nationally representative US survey. Dr. Anne C. Looker from the National Center for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, Maryland, and colleagues collected data on total femoral BMD in 4254 men, 20 to 59 years of age, who had completed questions about exercise. The investigators found that 23.3% of the men in the cohort reported having jogged within the past month. Mean BMD was 5.0% higher among joggers than all nonjoggers and 7.7% higher among joggers compared with sedentary nonjoggers, the team reports in the July issue of the American Journal of Public Health. Men who jogged one to eight times a month had higher BMD compared with men who did not jog at all, and those who jogged nine times or more a month had significantly higher BMD compared with men who jogged less than nine times per month. "Our data suggest that even a modest frequency of jogging is associated with higher femoral BMD and thus may provide some protection against osteoporosis and fracture," Dr. Looker and colleagues conclude. Am J Public Health 2001;91:1056-1059.
Interesting article but there were studies 25 years ago that showed the same thing. Ken – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Please ignore previous URL, sorry. Even Infrequent Jogging Increases Bone Mineral Density in Men WESTPORT, CT (Reuters Health) Jun 28 – Men who jog as little as one to eight times a month have significantly higher bone mineral density (BMD) than men who do not jog, according to data from NHANES III, a nationally representative US survey. Dr. Anne C. Looker from the National Center for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, Maryland, and colleagues collected data on total femoral BMD in 4254 men, 20 to 59 years of age, who had completed questions about exercise. The investigators found that 23.3% of the men in the cohort reported having jogged within the past month. Mean BMD was 5.0% higher among joggers than all nonjoggers and 7.7% higher among joggers compared with sedentary nonjoggers, the team reports in the July issue of the American Journal of Public Health. Men who jogged one to eight times a month had higher BMD compared with men who did not jog at all, and those who jogged nine times or more a month had significantly higher BMD compared with men who jogged less than nine times per month. "Our data suggest that even a modest frequency of jogging is associated with higher femoral BMD and thus may provide some protection against osteoporosis and fracture," Dr. Looker and colleagues conclude. Am J Public Health 2001;91:1056-1059.
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List, Hi, my wife is training for her first Triatholon, the Golden Gate Triatholon. Does anyone know of any Triatholon Clubs or training sessions in Northern Virginia? Thanks in advance. Tom Scott
With as many triathletes as there are around this area you’d think there would be a number of clubs. Alas, there are none that I know about. There are some "teams" or groups of people who pay the same coaches, but no clubs. There are a few of us who get together occasionally for workouts. However, those get togethers seem to be getting fewer and farther between. They’re not always practical for me because all my friends are training for those freakin’ IM distance races. Good luck, — Stacy Hills Reston, VA
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – List, Hi, my wife is training for her first Triatholon, the Golden Gate Triatholon. Does anyone know of any Triatholon Clubs or training sessions in Northern Virginia? Thanks in advance. Tom Scott
Contact me directly and I’ll give you a few places to meet up with several groups of triathletes. — -Important- new web address new store address new e-mail Bonzai Sports 2826 Fallfax, Dr. Falls Church Va. 22042 703-280-2248 web tribonzai.com
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – List, Hi, my wife is training for her first Triatholon, the Golden Gate Triatholon. Does anyone know of any Triatholon Clubs or training sessions in Northern Virginia? Thanks in advance. Tom Scott
There are a few of us who get together occasionally for workouts. However, those get togethers seem to be getting fewer and farther between. They’re not always practical for me because all my friends are training for those freakin’ IM distance races.
C’mon Stacy, all the cool kids are doing it . . .
There are a few of us who get together occasionally for workouts. However, those get togethers seem to be getting fewer and farther between. They’re not always practical for me because all my friends are training for those freakin’ IM distance races. C’mon Stacy, all the cool kids are doing it . . .
I try to "never say never", but I’ll make an exception in this case. Never. Never will I attempt an Ironman length race. Stacy "short course" Hills reston, va
My Sidi T1 shoes have a big fat single strap with a little toe Velcro flap. I have had them for two years and have not had any stretching troubles. Rob
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Do all of Sidi’s high-end shoes still use the Genuis strap system? I would think that that would be a bit more awkward/time-consuming to use in transitions if this is indeed the case. Carnacs use velcro, which is quick and effective. Both brands are excellent shoes. One advantage I’m aware of with the Carnacs is that they are known to be a bit wider in the toe box than most other cycling shoes. I like the fit. As far as the tri-specific shoes, I don’t really believe that the single-strap thing is all that much of a selling point. I’ve heard from a couple of folks who found that the uppers of the shoes stretched to the point that the single strap was useless for really tightening the shoes down adequately. This was one of the reasons I opted for a double-strap model rather than the tri-specific shoe the last time I bought new cleats (4 years ago now). Just a couple of things to consider. Either way, I don’t think you can go too far wrong with either brand. Good stuff. I’m in the market for a new pair of bike shoes and, as everyone knows, there are many, many options out there (not as bad as researching a new bike, but close…) Carnac and Sidi are currently at the top of my list because I don’t have a lot of information on other brands at the moment and also know a few people who use and like both of them. There seem to be tri specific shoes out there as well (both Carnac and Sidi make one, but I’m not sure if that is the way to go for everyday training). So, what are people putting on their feet these days? Any info on both brands and models would be greatly appreciated. — Tri-Baby _ – o ’ – __o – </_ ` ‘ – < – __/ /o_ – (()) (()) - / "Real triathletes don’t draft." http://www.stanford.edu/~brooksie *New to triathlon? Check out Hulaman’s Simple TriTips: http://www.hulaman.com/triathlon/tritips.html
I currently use the Sidi T-1’s for both training and racing, love the fit. Carnac is also an excellent shoe, but their road shoes just don’t fit me right (love the mountain shoes, though) Try both, buy which ever fits best.
Take a look at our Elite Tri shoe as well. http://www.elitebicycles.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m in the market for a new pair of bike shoes and, as everyone knows, there are many, many options out there (not as bad as researching a new bike, but close…) Carnac and Sidi are currently at the top of my list because I don’t have a lot of information on other brands at the moment and also know a few people who use and like both of them. There seem to be tri specific shoes out there as well (both Carnac and Sidi make one, but I’m not sure if that is the way to go for everyday training). So, what are people putting on their feet these days? Any info on both brands and models would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tom Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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Carnac and Sidi both make a "triathlon" cycling shoe. What makes it a "triathlon" shoe is that there is only one strap to close, and there is also a tab at the heel to help pull it on. The Carnac is a bit beefier than the Sidi. In the Carnac, the leather toe area extends farther up the foot. The strap also crosses the foot in a slightly different place than with the Sidi. The Carnac feels like a firmer shoe all around. The Sidi is lighter. You probably need to try them both on to see what feels most comfortable for you. Cathy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I’m in the market for a new pair of bike shoes and, as everyone knows, there are many, many options out there (not as bad as researching a new bike, but close…) Carnac and Sidi are currently at the top of my list because I don’t have a lot of information on other brands at the moment and also know a few people who use and like both of them.
Another option is the Elite Tri-Shoes by Gaerne. Well constructed, very comfortable. This is what we carry and also wear personally for training and racing. There is a complete description and picture on our site: http://Tri-Specialties.com/Elite/trishoe.htm If you have any questions, please feel free to ask – Diane Tarver http://Tri-Specialties.com 318-625-4214 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m in the market for a new pair of bike shoes and, as everyone knows, there are many, many options out there (not as bad as researching a new bike, but close…) Carnac and Sidi are currently at the top of my list because I don’t have a lot of information on other brands at the moment and also know a few people who use and like both of them. There seem to be tri specific shoes out there as well (both Carnac and Sidi make one, but I’m not sure if that is the way to go for everyday training). So, what are people putting on their feet these days? Any info on both brands and models would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tom Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
I’m in the market for a new pair of bike shoes and, as everyone knows, there are many, many options out there (not as bad as researching a new bike, but close…) Carnac and Sidi are currently at the top of my list because I don’t have a lot of information on other brands at the moment and also know a few people who use and like both of them. There seem to be tri specific shoes out there as well (both Carnac and Sidi make one, but I’m not sure if that is the way to go for everyday training). So, what are people putting on their feet these days? Any info on both brands and models would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tom Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
Sidi straps open outwards keeping the Velcro straps away from the chain ring. A good thing if you are likely to remove your feet on the way in to or out of the transition area. That is why I favored them over the Carnacs. Rob
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m in the market for a new pair of bike shoes and, as everyone knows, there are many, many options out there (not as bad as researching a new bike, but close…) Carnac and Sidi are currently at the top of my list because I don’t have a lot of information on other brands at the moment and also know a few people who use and like both of them. There seem to be tri specific shoes out there as well (both Carnac and Sidi make one, but I’m not sure if that is the way to go for everyday training). So, what are people putting on their feet these days? Any info on both brands and models would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tom Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
Do all of Sidi’s high-end shoes still use the Genuis strap system? I would think that that would be a bit more awkward/time-consuming to use in transitions if this is indeed the case. Carnacs use velcro, which is quick and effective. Both brands are excellent shoes. One advantage I’m aware of with the Carnacs is that they are known to be a bit wider in the toe box than most other cycling shoes. I like the fit. As far as the tri-specific shoes, I don’t really believe that the single-strap thing is all that much of a selling point. I’ve heard from a couple of folks who found that the uppers of the shoes stretched to the point that the single strap was useless for really tightening the shoes down adequately. This was one of the reasons I opted for a double-strap model rather than the tri-specific shoe the last time I bought new cleats (4 years ago now). Just a couple of things to consider. Either way, I don’t think you can go too far wrong with either brand. Good stuff. I’m in the market for a new pair of bike shoes and, as everyone knows, there are many, many options out there (not as bad as researching a new bike, but close…) Carnac and Sidi are currently at the top of my list because I don’t have a lot of information on other brands at the moment and also know a few people who use and like both of them. There seem to be tri specific shoes out there as well (both Carnac and Sidi make one, but I’m not sure if that is the way to go for everyday training). So, what are people putting on their feet these days? Any info on both brands and models would be greatly appreciated.
– Tri-Baby _ – o ’ – __o – </_ ` ‘ – < – __/ /o_ – (()) (()) - / "Real triathletes don’t draft." http://www.stanford.edu/~brooksie *New to triathlon? Check out Hulaman’s Simple TriTips: http://www.hulaman.com/triathlon/tritips.html
Does anybody know when they are suppose to be out?? — ** Having a smoking section in a restaurant is like having a urinating section in a swimming pool. ** MY HOME PAGE CAN BE SEEN AT http://www2.fwi.com/~furnissp/index.htm
I don’t know about the National rankings. I would guess with the next USA Triathlon Times mag. If you are from the Mideast Region (OH, IN, IL, KY, MI) there are regional rankings online for tri AND du at http://www.freewheel.com. Just follow the USA Tri Mideast region link. -Scott – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anybody know when they are suppose to be out?? — ** Having a smoking section in a restaurant is like having a urinating section in a swimming pool. ** MY HOME PAGE CAN BE SEEN AT http://www2.fwi.com/~furnissp/index.htm
: Does anybody know when they are suppose to be out?? – I get the sense Tri Times is pretty much an ITU-centric publication.
Are these USA ITU rankings? Home Page: http://www-leland.stanford.edu/~twm/TTH.html
: Try Kroser-Keystone hospital (I think that is the name). That would, I think, be Crosier-Keystone. : And if you find one, be sure to tell Madeleine! Yup, seconded! Madeleine "the NH and I are putting on weight" Page
Fellowships in sports medicine can be done after completing a residency in orthopedic surgery, or Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics and even Family Medicine. I agree that orthopedics is only a minor part of sports medicine and actually a part we hope to avoid with good prevention.
I forgot to mention that there is a national professional organization representing sports medicine physicians. I am sure they can put you in contact with some one in your area. If you can’t find their web site or contact them let me know i’m sure I can get it with a little footwork.
Try Kroser-Keystone hospital (I think that is the name). – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m looking for a new primary care physician since my previous doctor’s office closed recently. Since I’m very involved with sports (I spend lots of hours training for triathlon), I would feel much more comfortable if I could find a physician who specializes in sports (sports/exercise physiolgy as well as internal/general medicine in a sports context). I’d like to get the kind of checkups and care that is given by team physicians to athletes such as professional cyclists or marathon runners. I’d be interested in physicians who are familar also with VO2 max testing, lactate testing, etc. Please send any recommendations for such physicians who are located in the Philadelphia,PA and Delaware Valley area. Thanks. Andy Ross PS One obstacle in finding such a doctor has been the label ‘Sports Medicine’ which seems to be synonomous with orthopedic medicine. There is certainly more to an athlete’s health than treating orthopedic injuries!
Try Kroser-Keystone hospital (I think that is the name).
And if you find one, be sure to tell Madeleine! Mike "TriBop" Tennent http://www.gate.net/~wbrunner/ WebRunner Running My Model Railroad ‘98 Ironman Canada IronVirgins Site
I’m looking for a new primary care physician since my previous doctor’s office closed recently. Since I’m very involved with sports (I spend lots of hours training for triathlon), I would feel much more comfortable if I could find a physician who specializes in sports (sports/exercise physiolgy as well as internal/general medicine in a sports context). I’d like to get the kind of checkups and care that is given by team physicians to athletes such as professional cyclists or marathon runners. I’d be interested in physicians who are familar also with VO2 max testing, lactate testing, etc. Please send any recommendations for such physicians who are located in the Philadelphia,PA and Delaware Valley area. Thanks. Andy Ross PS One obstacle in finding such a doctor has been the label ‘Sports Medicine’ which seems to be synonomous with orthopedic medicine. There is certainly more to an athlete’s health than treating orthopedic injuries!
The latest issue of Outside magazine includes an interesting piece on everybody’s favorite Clydesdale triathlete. A good read, but damn! It sure does make the world of triathlon sound crass and mercenary… Tri-Baby _ – o ’ – __o – </_ ` ‘ – < – __/ /o_ – (()) (()) - / "REAL Triathletes don’t draft!" http://www-leland.stanford.edu/~brooksie
The latest issue of Outside magazine includes an interesting piece on everybody’s favorite Clydesdale triathlete. A good read, but damn! It sure does make the world of triathlon sound crass and mercenary… Tri-Baby
I agree – it’s a good article on Daryl, but it does highlight the mercenary efforts of the WTC, sponsors, etc. But if the WTC is simply trying to make the Ironman name recognizable, so what? I’m always torn between wanting triathlon to be more popular and realizing that if it were larger, it wouldn’t be the same sport we know and love. If Daryl, NBC, and the WTC make the sport more of the household variety, I know I’d finish further back in my age-group than I do already… BTW, considering NBC’s coverage of Daryl in ‘95 and their amounts of footage taken in ‘96, I was surprised we didn’t see him at all in the final copy. The article sure does make it sound as though he has it pretty rough on the bike (his monstrous legs wore holes in his shorts only 45 miles in due to rubbing on the frame, caloric intake on the order of 17,000 for the day, etc.). Two months of big triathlon articles in a row. Makes me glad I’m an Outside subscriber (their editing and grammar is way better than Triathlete’s). George Flatau
The latest issue of Outside magazine includes an interesting piece on everybody’s favorite Clydesdale triathlete. A good read, but damn! It sure does make the world of triathlon sound crass and mercenary…
Yeah, and I thought the quote about triathletes being 150 pound toothpicks was a bit far out. I think that we are far better built than the average runner, mostly because we need to swim, too. As to the crass-mercinary angle, it seems that they may have wanted to point out how commercial the Ironman really is. Rob 180 and 6′1" — No Spam is good Spam. Stop bulk email now! Ironman Canada 1998 Rob Blomquist aka TriDog Seattle, WA http://www.accessone.com/~robb
Can anyone verify that the 30th place finisher; Julie Moss, Cardiff, CA, 2:59:17, at the New York City Marathon is the same person as the famed triathlete? Todd Kearney Swim, Bike, Run
She told me she was going to do the New York Marathon and after a 3:16:xx at Los Angeles Marathon in March was getting down to more serious training. Time sounds just about right. Timothy Carlson
Yeah, but isn’t one of the things about Clinton is that he went to great lenghts in the 60’s to avoid draft. I would then conclude he is anti-draft. On a related matter, Skylands Tri this weekend will be held in CLINTON, NJ…. and that will be totally without draft! :-) TriRef
Am I the first to notice this? I thing the number of drafting incidences and draft legal races increased significantly over the last four years while Bill Clinton has been in office. Back when we had Bush, there the good old Bud Light series was going strong and the ITU world Champs were "offically" draft free. I believe the last year of BLTS was 1992, about the same time Les first saw the Tour de France on TV and said, "Look at all those French people lining the roads to see the pack go by!!" Yes, I think that it is our duty, first as Americans, second as Triathletes, to vote Bob Dole for President.
Clinton Pro-draft? After 4 years of being accused of draft-dodging? I assume Kemp is pro-draft, tho, since he was in the NFL. ;-} Mike Tennent WebRunner Running Page — Southeast USA Race Calendar 200+ listings. Beginner’s FAQ, Software Download the WebRunner Racing Utilities http://www.webrunner.com/webrun/running/running.html
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Am I the first to notice this? I thing the number of drafting incidences and draft legal races increased significantly over the last four years while Bill Clinton has been in office. Back when we had Bush, there the good old Bud Light series was going strong and the ITU world Champs were "offically" draft free. I believe the last year of BLTS was 1992, about the same time Les first saw the Tour de France on TV and said, "Look at all those French people lining the roads to see the pack go by!!" Yes, I think that it is our duty, first as Americans, second as Triathletes, to vote Bob Dole for President. You’ve got to be kidding. Drafting is a concept that is brought about by the RightWingers like Dole. The big companys that make profit off of ‘made for TV’ draft legal tris, are lining the bank accounts of the right. Clinton is definately not pro-draft, he believes that all are entitled to race independently with out having to run with the pack. No Drafting, No Dole, No Way.
I’m with you TriDog! Dole has been trying to draft off the Religious Right and their Bigoted agenda this entire campaign. Let’s keep him out of office and keep drafting out of the government!
Yeah, but isn’t one of the things about Clinton is that he went to great lenghts in the 60’s to avoid draft. I would then conclude he is anti-draft.
Bill didn’t draft in the 60’s, nor did he inhale, but what about Hillary? She’s the one who keep’s saying "it takes a village." Some of those draft packs are about the size of a small village. Seems to me the Clinton’s basic philosopy of "from each according to ability, to each according to need" is right in line with a pro-drafting stance. Now Dole, on the other hand, is clearly against drafting, at least in the amateur ranks. As a seasoned Washington insider, he knows that blatant high-performance sucking up should only be attempted by professionals. And his deep commitment to the scientific method, as demonstrated by his courageous stand on tobacco addiction, shows he won’t be fooled by any "Zone" diets. A vote for Dole is a solid vote of confidence in the future of triathlon. The Carmel Group "Certainly the game is rigged. Don’t let that stop you; if you don’t bet, you can’t win." R.A.H.
Yes, I think that it is our duty, first as Americans, second as Triathletes, to vote Bob Dole for President.
Dole wants to return to the past before the days of aero-bars! — Steve Patt Stevens Creek Software The Athlete’s Diary & Bookstore WWW: http://www.stevenscreek.com FTP: ftp.stevenscreek.com 1-800-TA-DIARY
Remember before the last election when Perot was demonstrating his prediction about the economy and Mexico and all that by making great big ugly sucking noises. He sure was against any kind of draft. And we know for sure that Clinton knew better than to get swallowed by the pack. That just leaves Dole as Less’ henchman. Into the sin bin he goes. Ruth Kazez
Clinton Pro-draft? After 4 years of being accused of draft-dodging? I assume Kemp is pro-draft, tho, since he was in the NFL. ;-} Mike Tennent Actually I think we can assume that Kemp is anti-draft too. He avoided
military service in 1961 with a ‘bad shoulder’. The same year he QB’ed the Chargers to a Division championship. Augie Calabrese
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – says… Am I the first to notice this? I thing the number of drafting incidences and draft legal races increased significantly over the last four years while Bill Clinton has been in office. Back when we had Bush, there the good old Bud Light series was going strong and the ITU world Champs were "offically" draft free. I believe the last year of BLTS was 1992, about the same time Les first saw the Tour de France on TV and said, "Look at all those French people lining the roads to see the pack go by!!" Yes, I think that it is our duty, first as Americans, second as Triathletes, to vote Bob Dole for President. You’ve got to be kidding. Drafting is a concept that is brought about by the RightWingers like Dole. The big companys that make profit off of ‘made for TV’ draft legal tris, are lining the bank accounts of the right. Clinton is definately not pro-draft, he believes that all are entitled to race independently with out having to run with the pack. No Drafting, No Dole, No Way. I’m with you TriDog! Dole has been trying to draft off the Religious Right and their Bigoted agenda this entire campaign. Let’s keep him out of office and keep drafting out of the government!
Oh my, it’s an election year again, when the posts stretch and groan to include some sort of political agenda. Must we? Isn’t the whole Les vs the world thing enough for the gentle readers of r.b.t.? Also, it’s a regional thing. Let’s give our overseas (and even our "driveable") neighbors a break. And besides, I don’t think Clinton is going to want the word "draft" to come up one way or another…. ;^) Mark Hickey Habanero Cycles
Let it be known, that Slick Willie is definiatly not pro-draft, he is however a pro draft dodger!! _ – o ’ – __o – </_ ` ‘ – < – __/ /o_ – (()) (()) - / Tri-On The only legal draft should come from hops and barley. WEB (Robert Webster) Waukegan, IL
Clinton says that we have to look towards the future, the future might be drafting to make it more interesting for t.v. Dole says we have to look towards the past, in the past we didn’t draft, VOTE DOLE (or buchanon as a write in). -Cheers
If you really want to avoid riding with the pack, vote for Perot. No drafter, he. He even rides a different course than everyone else! As for me, I’m voting for Bill. He may not have followed all the rules when he avoided the draft, but at least he seems to enjoy the race, unlike Dole. That’s why Ruth says we should be racing anyway! –Lee ("Vote early and often") Crumbaugh
Am I the first to notice this? I thing the number of drafting incidences and draft legal races increased significantly over the last four years while Bill Clinton has been in office. Back when we had Bush, there the good old Bud Light series was going strong and the ITU world Champs were "offically" draft free. I believe the last year of BLTS was 1992, about the same time Les first saw the Tour de France on TV and said, "Look at all those French people lining the roads to see the pack go by!!" Yes, I think that it is our duty, first as Americans, second as Triathletes, to vote Bob Dole for President.
Am I the first to notice this? I thing the number of drafting incidences and draft legal races increased significantly over the last four years while Bill Clinton has been in office. Back when we had Bush, there the good old Bud Light series was going strong and the ITU world Champs were "offically" draft free. I believe the last year of BLTS was 1992, about the same time Les first saw the Tour de France on TV and said, "Look at all those French people lining the roads to see the pack go by!!" Yes, I think that it is our duty, first as Americans, second as Triathletes, to vote Bob Dole for President.
You’ve got to be kidding. Drafting is a concept that is brought about by the RightWingers like Dole. The big companys that make profit off of ‘made for TV’ draft legal tris, are lining the bank accounts of the right. Clinton is definately not pro-draft, he believes that all are entitled to race independently with out having to run with the pack. No Drafting, No Dole, No Way.
I always believed there was too much politics in Triathlon. Now I’m sure of it 
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– Louis J. Savastani "Do no eat thy neighbor’s wife’s popcorn"
Hi guys—-well…I can finally use the computer keyboard again with my right hand…three weeks ago today I wiped out on my bike on the way to work… (Bay area Bike to Work day, you know)…The wipe out was enhanced by a moving vehicle. Thus, I got a ride to Marin General in an ambulance, was given drugs that I never knew existed before, and I’ve had to cancel all of my races for this summer to take the time to heal a shattered humerus and rotator cuff damage…merde. BUT…I want to wish you all good luck at Alcatraz and a belated good luck for San Jose–I hope everyone was okay and kept hydrated on that HOTTEST DAY from Hades. When I’m better and can stand in a crowd without mortal fear of getting bumped–I’ll come out to cheer on you Northern California RSTers–hey–I could become the offical RST photographer for 1996! Much luck to you guys racing Alcatraz on Sunday–it’ll be a BLAST! Cheers–Melanie Mociun
I have total empathy for you. I hope you will be able to continue to train and race after you are healed. I got hit two weeks before Wildflower, and I still cannot race yet. I went anyway, and at least got to watch,see some friends, and tried to get some photos of local people. I havn’t taken the greatest pictures, if you get some good, close shots, send them to me and I will scan. Best wishes for a full recovery. Lee Lee Rudin San Francisco Bay Area Triathlon Training Sites http://www.slip.net/~leeway/