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Yes, and Insidetriathlon has much quicker updates than triathlonlive.com… bd – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Just thought everyone would like to know. …and while you are waiting for a new post, check out tribuy.com Lots of new items up for auction Emilio De Soto II www.desotosport.com       "The triathlon clothing company" www.tribuy.com               "buy and sell your own triathlon gear " www.t1wetsuits.com       "The new triathlon wetsuit coming in 2001" Email me for a De Soto Sport free catalog

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I think it’s a german brand which is well established.  Good quality. — Andre Charlebois BPE in exercise science, MCP, CNA, A+ webmaster for Triathlon New Brunswick

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Has anyone heard of these tri bikes? I’ve just seen one in a bike store in town but never seen one before. Price looked good. Any comments would be apprc.

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Has anyone heard of these tri bikes? I’ve just seen one in a bike store in town but never seen one before. Price looked good. Any comments would be apprc.

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It’s still on – race confirmation cards came out in Monday’s mail.

Also, the Set-up Inc phone recording (9/27/99) notes that the lake has been tested for health reasons and got a clean review. I hope that doesn’t change with the storms that are going through today and Thursday… See you there!!! David / FEY2K – IMCAL reply to wuth – family – atlanta (remove spaces) at att dot net

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Does anyone know if this race is still on?  Since hearing about all the storms in NC I was wondering…. thanks Steve Before you buy.

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It’s still on. The area in which the race is held is hilly enough that all this rain runs off, much to the detriment of folks down east, who eventually receive ours. I rode the bike course last Sunday, and it’s fine. We’ve had a few more inches of rain in the past 48 hours, but it shouldn’t cause problems (here). Jordan Lake is likely to be more full (and muddy) than normal for this time of year, but, other than that, the rain should mostly be beneficial (here)–as long as it stops! By the way, who’s coming? I’ve exchanged mail with David Wuth, and Mike Tennent has mentioned that some friends of his will be coming. Assuming that it’s not too chilly for singlets, I’ll be the 50ish guy (6′2". 170 lb.) in the rec.sport.triathlon singlet. David (Fe2O3man, IMC 2000) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anyone know if this race is still on?  Since hearing about all the storms in NC I was wondering…. thanks Steve Before you buy.

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It’s still on – race confirmation cards came out in Monday’s mail. — Bernie Hall                                            o                         __o          </_                         <        __ /       /o__      (0)  (0)           /

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David, I’ll be there.  It’s going to be a little chilly hopping on the bike Sunday morning.  They’re predicting a low of around 50.  The course is pretty shady in the a.m., too.  I’m not looking forward to that. I’ll be biking on a black Roadwing, and running in a black Speedo and my infamous white Wal-Mart hat. Are any really fast guys coming?  Hagen is gone of course, but there’s always Yon, Forstner, Curwen, etc. to keep things honest.  Heck, Kotland may even show up. Before you buy.

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Is there anyone who is selling a used wetsuit size Large, used 650 tubulars, or a pair of used syntace aerobar?

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Please give us a call regarding the used wetsuit. I will be more than happy to locate one for you. Thanks- Keith — Ironman Triathlon Wetsuits Website: www.ironmanwetsuits.com toll free order line: 800-897-6464 international calls: 804-288-6000

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Is there anyone who is selling a used wetsuit size Large, used 650 tubulars, or a pair of used syntace aerobar?

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – This brings to mind a recent incident involving a race (actually a century ride) which my triathlon federation (of which I am a board member) put on..  Unfortunately, one of the riders crashed on a particularly nasty and wet downhill and broke his arm, requiring extensive surgery to put pins in the arm to hold it together.  I suggested to the board that we send the athlete a get-well card signed by the board.  Most everyone on the board flinched at this and some of the members (should I mention that they are lawyers?) suggested we might even be sued.  So as to cover our legal behinds, they suggested we only act on our own behalf, and not to represent the board or the race directors.  I really felt this was a sad commentary on today’s society that we are too afraid of being sued to show a fellow athlete a bit of compassion.  How hard is it to send a little card?  I told them he would be very pleased if we sent him one and then he would tell all his friends "look how classy these people are that put on this race.  they sent me a get-well card.  I’m going to do that race again!"  But they didn’t listen.  

I think the lawyers have it backwards.  When do most people sue?  When they think they have been screwed, in my non-lawyerly trained opinion. So many times, I think, a little consideration, as simple as sending a get-well card, shows an appreciation that can go a long way to maintaining good relationships, and possibly avoiding the feelings that cause one to consider lawsuits.  I don’t think a show of sympathy should have a bearing on legal culpability, but IANAL. Your sympathetic considerations are a step in the right direction, IMO. Thad

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I would like every one in the RST discussion group to know that I received a birthday card from those folks that run the Great Floridian Triathlon. It just blew me away that Fred Sommer and company would send out birthday cards! As a matter of fact I had been debating about which race to do- GFT or IMFLA. This small token (card) has made me realize that I want to participate in such a classy race as the GFT. My hat is off to CFT/Sommer Sports. Hope to see all of you there in Oct.

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While not an authority on the subject, I would credit Valerie Silk, formerly of IMH, as one of the initiators of this classy act. To their credit, the present management of IMH has continued the practice. It’s a nice touch. Roger W., Albuquerque – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I would like every one in the RST discussion group to know that I received a birthday card from those folks that run the Great Floridian Triathlon. It just blew me away that Fred Sommer and company would send out birthday cards! As a matter of fact I had been debating about which race to do- GFT or IMFLA. This small token (card) has made me realize that I want to participate in such a classy race as the GFT. My hat is off to CFT/Sommer Sports. Hope to see all of you there in Oct.

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This brings to mind a recent incident involving a race (actually a century ride) which my triathlon federation (of which I am a board member) put on..  Unfortunately, one of the riders crashed on a particularly nasty and wet downhill and broke his arm, requiring extensive surgery to put pins in the arm to hold it together.  I suggested to the board that we send the athlete a get-well card signed by the board.  Most everyone on the board flinched at this and some of the members (should I mention that they are lawyers?) suggested we might even be sued.  So as to cover our legal behinds, they suggested we only act on our own behalf, and not to represent the board or the race directors.  I really felt this was a sad commentary on today’s society that we are too afraid of being sued to show a fellow athlete a bit of compassion.  How hard is it to send a little card?  I told them he would be very pleased if we sent him one and then he would tell all his friends "look how classy these people are that put on this race.  they sent me a get-well card.  I’m going to do that race again!"  But they didn’t listen.  So i forwarded them all the example of the GFT and IMH to show them that race directors are allowed to show a little compassion for their fellow athlete.  Any comments from other race directors/athletes as to what you would have done in this situation are most welcome.  Train hard, Grant – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I would like every one in the RST discussion group to know that I received a birthday card from those folks that run the Great Floridian Triathlon. It just blew me away that Fred Sommer and company would send out birthday cards! As a matter of fact I had been debating about which race to do- GFT or IMFLA. This small token (card) has made me realize that I want to participate in such a classy race as the GFT. My hat is off to CFT/Sommer Sports. Hope to see all of you there in Oct.

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Does anyone out there have information on Jim Ward?  Last I heard he had a stroke during the 1997 Holidays.  Has he recovered?  Did he do IMH last year? I’ve never met the man, but feel as if I know him after reading and hearing about him through the years. Thanks

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Does anyone out there have information on Jim Ward?  Last I heard he had a stroke during the 1997 Holidays.  Has he recovered?  Did he do IMH last year? I’ve never met the man, but feel as if I know him after reading and hearing about him through the years. Thanks

He did St.Anthony’s Triathlon in April 1998.  His time for the Olympic Distance Race was 3:40:32. Mark Linenberg                                        o                       __o            </_                       <           __/    /o_           (()) (())           /

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Jim is doing very well last I heard. He was entered in IMH ‘98 but had to withdraw due to a severe infection post dental surgery. Last I heard he is training hard for the ‘99 season. Beleive me wew haven’t heard the last of JIm. In the condition he’s in he will proably outlast all of us. sure he’d be happy to hear from you. Cheers, Bernie Sher – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anyone out there have information on Jim Ward?  Last I heard he had a stroke during the 1997 Holidays.  Has he recovered?  Did he do IMH last year? I’ve never met the man, but feel as if I know him after reading and hearing about him through the years. Thanks

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I saw him at a planning meeting for Maderia Beach (local race) a couple of weeks ago. He looks great, is mentally sharper than most anyone half his age and talking about how well his training is going. Still considering another trip to Hawaii. He exemplifies what being 82 should be like. Wendy in St. Pete Beach – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Jim is doing very well last I heard. He was entered in IMH ‘98 but had to withdraw due to a severe infection post dental surgery. Last I heard he is training hard for the ‘99 season. Beleive me wew haven’t heard the last of JIm. In the condition he’s in he will proably outlast all of us. sure he’d be happy to hear from you. Cheers, Bernie Sher Does anyone out there have information on Jim Ward?  Last I heard he had a stroke during the 1997 Holidays.  Has he recovered?  Did he do IMH last year? I’ve never met the man, but feel as if I know him after reading and hearing about him through the years. Thanks

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Jim is nothing less than superman ! He outlasts the youngsters in an evening outing, is enduringly riotous and kindhearted, and the most excellent Male Role Model I have ever known,(if I were a male needing a model)

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He just took his age group (80-84) in St. Anthony’s again!  Talking about a hard age group, just getting in it to compete takes nothing less than superman!  Stan – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Jim is nothing less than superman ! He outlasts the youngsters in an evening outing, is enduringly riotous and kindhearted, and the most excellent Male Role Model I have ever known,(if I were a male needing a model)

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He is awesome…after having spent some time with him in Australia, I realized what a sharp man he is.  .  He stayed out to the wee mornings and was doing handstands and arm wrestling with some of the younger members of Team USA.  May we all live as long and as healthy as he.

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You can try: http://www.harra.org Or you can try Memorial Park area by the stretching area and tennis center. Fleet Feet is also good. Joe – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve recently returned to running after 3 children and am looking to find a 5-10k race in the Houston area.  Any ideas where to look?

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Not much racing during the summer months. I remember sweating buckets at 7AM.  Kind of dangerous for insurance purposes. Galveston might have something.

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Ottolini) writes: Not much racing during the summer months. I remember sweating buckets at 7AM.  Kind of dangerous for insurance purposes. Galveston might have something.

Sorry, I missed the initial post — but I have complete information for all races in the Houston area (as well as the rest of TX, OK, LA, NM, and AR) on our web site: www.runningnetwork.com/runtrinews You’ll find the info in the Calendar section (of course). If you have a more specific question, e-mail me directly and I’ll answer it. Lance Phegley Editor Runner Triathlete News www.runningnetwork.com/runtrinews

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I’ve recently returned to running after 3 children

Have you caught them yet? and am looking to find a 5-10k race in the Houston area.  Any ideas where to look?

Try http://www.runningnetwork.com/TexasRunning/index.html    -Phil

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I’ve recently returned to running after 3 children and am looking to find a 5-10k race in the Houston area.  Any ideas where to look?

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: Just wondering how many RSTers are planning on doing Seaside Heights : and if anyone wants to figure out a place to meet perhaps the day : before?  That way those of us doing the short race (although I’ve seen : it called a Sprint it is actually much closer to being Olympic,er ugh : TRIATHLON, distance) can cheer on those members doing the long race. I’ll be there doing the 1/2.  Well, at least I think I will…providing I can still register?  Last minute change of plans.  If anyone has an entry form they could fax me I’d really appreciate it, since at this point I know nothing about the race and can’t seem to get ahold of the RD. Jason — Jason Mayfield Arlington, VA http://dufus.westga.edu/~zooropa 87 Days Until Ironman Canada

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I am planning on doing the race. cindy gagnon – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Just wondering how many RSTers are planning on doing Seaside Heights and if anyone wants to figure out a place to meet perhaps the day before?  That way those of us doing the short race (although I’ve seen it called a Sprint it is actually much closer to being Olympic,er ugh TRIATHLON, distance) can cheer on those members doing the long race. -hug

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: Just wondering how many RSTers are planning on doing Seaside Heights : and if anyone wants to figure out a place to meet perhaps the day : before?  That way those of us doing the short race (although I’ve seen : it called a Sprint it is actually much closer to being Olympic,er ugh : TRIATHLON, distance) can cheer on those members doing the long race. : -hug I’ll be there, I guess, but I’ve only just found that out.  I’d love to meet the RST crowd, but someone else should propose the time and place.   I still don’t know where Seaside Heights is.   Steve Irish

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I would like to go to Seaside but what is the distance of the "sprint" (short race)? RS

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I will be at Seaside, it would be fun to meet some cybernauts there. Anyone knows a place to meet. Luis Vargas

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I will be at Seaside, freezing my n— off in the half Ironman. -Rolf —    Rolf "Ironman" Arands, Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering)   Dept. of Chem. and Biochem. Eng’g, Rutgers University  –These are my highly opinionated views, not Rutgers’–

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I’m going too! I’m doing the short distance (0.5m,23m,5m) which is their usual race from previous years. Best place to meet may be at the awards party, where everyone can finally relax. We can keep this subject up until next week, and make final plans. My wife & I are staying at  the Aztec Motel on the beach/boardwalk. Anyone else? Stay tuned. IronBut

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Bill and I will be there, although I am not racing.  I will be bringing my massage table so any RSTer’s stop by and get a free post race massage. Diana McLaughlin Better Known as Bill’s wife

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MCLAUGHLIN) writes: Bill and I will be there, although I am not racing.  I will be bringing my massage table so any RSTer’s stop by and get a free post race massage. Diana McLaughlin Better Known as Bill’s wife

AHH, incentive to go faster – race to the massage table!  Sounds like a potential meeting place to me!  In the past they have had a group of masseuses/masseurs in a tent – are you gonna be among them? Sorry to hear you won’t be racing, but probably good news for me since we’re in the same age group! Oh, I got the race packet in the mail today and there is a mandatory pre-race  meeting at 6 pm at the pasta dinner.  Hopefully we all can hook up there. -hug  

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Just wondering how many RSTers are planning on doing Seaside Heights and if anyone wants to figure out a place to meet perhaps the day before?  That way those of us doing the short race (although I’ve seen it called a Sprint it is actually much closer to being Olympic,er ugh TRIATHLON, distance) can cheer on those members doing the long race. -hug

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If I were to follow the PR bar plan, the diet and such yet eat the easily available and better tasting power bars would I get the same results? Is there some secret ingredient to PR Bars that produce the claimed results? or does PR just have a handle on media hype? Neither will turn me into a top dollar champion, but I would love to improve my performances. any thoughts and/or suggestions would be apprciated!

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John, From what I have read & experience personally, PR*Bars vs. Powerbars won’t make much difference.  You have to consider a couple of things: 1.  Glycemic Index (GI) – The worse the GI, the faster the release of carbs into your bloodstream & the bigger the jolt on your body’s release of insulin.  Consider this example:  dougnuts, bacon, & coffee vs. slow-cooked oatmeal & fruit for breakfast.  Which is going to provide a more balanced release of blood sugar, etc., throughout the morning?  The oatmeal & fruit as they have a better GI.  It has to do with the structure of the carbohydrate & the fiber.  (See back issues of Liz Applegate columns in "Runner’s World".) 2.  Fats – Saturated fats, hydrogenated oils, etc., are bad for you.   Monounsaturated fats, like those contained in EFAs, are far better & critical to your body’s production of hormones. PR*Bars contain unfavorable carbs, those with a bad GI, and saturated fats/hydrogenated oils.  Powerbars are pure carbs with a bad GI.  Someone wrote once you might as well eat a candybar–at least it tastes better than a Powerbar. I am using the Biozone program, not their bars, which is the "grandaddy" of this whole thing.  Its a 4-3-3 program of carbs/protein/fats and have had tremendous success just by adjusting my food ratios. You’ll find on this page & the triathlon pages many who have tried PR*Bars and flopped because of the above reasons (PR*Bar was started by former Biozone employees who wanted to make a cheaper version), but cut over to the Biozone method and had great success. You’ll note this is not a high fat program, but a way to learn which are the correct fats your body needs to operate efficiently.  In fact, read up on the Lean Bodies, T-factor or WeightWatcher’s programs–they are so close to what Biozone recommends, its scary! By the way, you probably saw my posting "PR*Bars vs. Biozone Bars: THE TRUTH!"  (I’m still living that subject title down) earlier on this page. I am not a Biozone employee, refuse to pay the price of the bars, but do think their program is a useful way to learn a lot about what carbs do to our bodies if consumed in excess.  I think only the Mark Allens or Todd Williams of the world, those engaged in full-time workouts, can get by on the higher levels of carbs recommended by many sports nutritionists.   Just my opinion, but its worked for me.  Good luck!

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There used to be a triathlete group in Atlanta called Tri-Atlanta.  Anyone know where they have disappeared to???

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Newsgroups: rec.sport.triathlon Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) There used to be a triathlete group in Atlanta called Tri-Atlanta.  Anyone know where they have disappeared to???

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