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For Sale:  Airborne Spectre Time Trial/Triathlon frame.  56 cm frame for 700c wheels.  This is a pre-production model that I have been able to race on this season.  I have about 1200 miles on it. It is in excellent condition.  See  http://www.airborne.net/eready/janette/Store/2001/products/spgeometry…  for geometry.  There are some differences between this frame and the current model.  This has a 1" head tube and a water bottle cage mount on the back of the  seat tube just above the seat stays.  It does not have the head tube nose cone or the fairing on the back of the  seat tube.  And it costs a lot less than the production model.  $600 obo Dia-Compe threadless headset (used) included.  Scott Spees

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He’s over at rec.sports.triathlon these causing the same scene that we dealt with earlier. I guess sales are down. You’re right, it is rubbish. — David (in Hamilton, Ont) "You can’t burn out if you’ve never caught fire." http://www.angelfire.com/nc/swstudio/racing.html – – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Jon, will you quit posting the same rubbish with a slightly revised first couple of paragraphs every couple of months – we’ve already done this article to death here. Just go read the archives and imagine you have something new to say.

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we’ve been thru’ this here before. less than a couple of months ago. jobs – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thought this would provoke the usual outrage. If anyone wants to print this

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Jon, will you quit posting the same rubbish with a slightly revised first couple of paragraphs every couple of months – we’ve already done this article to death here. Just go read the archives and imagine you have something new to say. — Regards, Barry Running & Stuff: http://distancerunner.tmfweb.nl "The woods are lovely, dark and deep; but I have training logs to keep; and miles to run before I sleep".

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thought this would provoke the usual outrage. If anyone wants to print this unpublished article, or reproduce it on a website, please send me a note. I will be most obliging. ****** 9 August 2001 The End of the British Empire: Why a Brit (Black or White) Will Never Again Hold a Distance Running Record By Jon Entine When the gun goes off for the men

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Cycle Guy,   Right now we have over 70 races listed for California, many in southern California.  Just go to: http://www.trifind.com/ca.html Hope I was of some help, Steve A

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Troy,   Check Triathlete mag., Inside Tri, or Competitor mag.All these have a good calandar section. Competitor deals with the California area. Good Luck and Good Training B.Oliver – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hi, New to tri’s and trying to plan out the races I’m going to run this season. What’s the best site to see what’s coming up in my area? I’ve tried "Active.com" and "Tri-site.com" but they don’t show much of anything happening in the San Diego/Southern Calif. area.  I know that with this being one of the more popular areas this couldn’t possibly be true could it? Is there nothing on the books as of yet? Where would I begin looking to plan the season? Thanks, Troy

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Hi, New to tri’s and trying to plan out the races I’m going to run this season. What’s the best site to see what’s coming up in my area? I’ve tried "Active.com" and "Tri-site.com" but they don’t show much of anything happening in the San Diego/Southern Calif. area.  I know that with this being one of the more popular areas this couldn’t possibly be true could it? Is there nothing on the books as of yet? Where would I begin looking to plan the season? Thanks, Troy

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We have about 16 races listed so far in California: http://www.transitiontimes.com Thanks…..Rob Original Message: Hi, New to tri’s and trying to plan out the races I’m going to run this season. What’s the best site to see what’s coming up in my area? I’ve tried "Active.com" and "Tri-site.com" but they don’t show much of anything happening in the San Diego/Southern Calif. area.  I know that with this being one of the more popular areas this couldn’t possibly be true could it? Is there nothing on the books as of yet? Where would I begin looking to plan the season? Thanks, Troy

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Troy, Here’s a couple to get you started: http://www.triathletemag.com http://www.raceplace.com/index.html For an early season series, check trievents.com. See you at the races, Larry – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, New to tri’s and trying to plan out the races I’m going to run this season. What’s the best site to see what’s coming up in my area? I’ve tried "Active.com" and "Tri-site.com" but they don’t show much of anything happening in the San Diego/Southern Calif. area.  I know that with this being one of the more popular areas this couldn’t possibly be true could it? Is there nothing on the books as of yet? Where would I begin looking to plan the season? Thanks, Troy

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Do your CarbonX bars come in quill style also or just Ahead style ? Thanks in advance Seth Moore – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Rster’s, Okay so I jumped the gun a little the last time I posted we had or new stuff on the website, but it’s acutally there this time.  Check out the Aero Accesories to see the new goodies.  In addition look over the CarbonX, under Aerobars, to see these goodies mounted on a bar.  The site can be you might have and I’ll reply. Thanks, Todd

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Rster’s, Okay so I jumped the gun a little the last time I posted we had or new stuff on the website, but it’s acutally there this time.  Check out the Aero Accesories to see the new goodies.  In addition look over the CarbonX, under Aerobars, to see these goodies mounted on a bar.  The site can be you might have and I’ll reply. Thanks, Todd

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Rster’s, Okay so I jumped the gun a little the last time I posted we had or new stuff on the website, but it’s acutally there this time.  Check out the Aero Accesories to see the new goodies.  In addition look over the CarbonX, under Aerobars, to see these goodies mounted on a bar.  The site can be you might have and I’ll reply. Thanks, Todd

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I am training swimming but I would like to training triathlon in Australia. If somebody have some contactwith some Australian coach please write to me.

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Geez, wouldnt we all like to go train in Australia……

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As the ‘98 race season approaches, the Gulf Coast Triathlon Race Committee  would like to ask triathletes their opinion for what type of …t-shirt and  finisher medal is most desired. Tell us what you want!! We will continue to  funish a 100% heavy wt. cotton shirt. You tell us what artwork you most desire, how should  the print read. We have funished finisher medals for 14 years. Last year our  15th year, we supplied finisher pins as the result of a survey of triathletes.  The finisher pins were not very well accepted by the majority of triathletes  and unfortunately the pins cost  more than the medals. We understand many  triathlons don’t recognize finishers in any capacity. Give us your ideas!!! It is our continued pledge year after year to provide triathletes with the most  professional and memorable race they’ll attend. Our continued success is based  on the support of the triathletes. We are the Peoples Race and we thank you  triathetes for making the Gulf Coast Triathlon the largest and most successful  Long Course Race in the U.S.   See You In May: Jerry Lynch, Race Director

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -As the ‘98 race season approaches, the Gulf Coast Triathlon Race Committee would like to ask triathletes their opinion for what type of …t-shirt and finisher medal is most desired. Tell us what you want!! We will continue to funish a 100% heavy wt. cotton shirt. You tell us what artwork you most desire, how should the print read. We have funished finisher medals for 14 years. Last year our 15th year, we supplied finisher pins as the result of a survey of triathletes. The finisher pins were not very well accepted by the majority of triathletes and unfortunately the pins cost  more than the medals. We understand many triathlons don’t recognize finishers in any capacity. Give us your ideas!!! It is our continued pledge year after year to provide triathletes with the most professional and memorable race they’ll attend. Our continued success is based on the support of the triathletes. We are the Peoples Race and we thank you triathetes for making the Gulf Coast Triathlon the largest and most successful Long Course Race in the U.S.   See You In May: Jerry Lynch, Race Director

Jerry:      As always, you always put on a great race that makes people come back and I compliment you for that. The problem with people coming back though is the tendency to compare the current year’s race with previous races. I have a feeling the distaste of the pins that were received were the result of comparing that to the actual medals received in prior years. Since a lot of people come back to race GCT year after year, they view this as a negative "trend", if you can call it that, with the hardware getting smaller and smaller. Also, for the MOP and BOP’ers, they do want to have something larger to show their family and friends that they finished a half-ironman race. This is what I see from others; I have done enough half-ironman races that a medal really doesn’t matter to me. I guess you can satisfy a lot of people if you can bring the medals back, especially if they are cheaper than the pins. As for your t-shirts, don’t change a thing. All of my shirts that I have received are still being worn by me, so they last. Also, my compliments to the artists that design the shirt. Anyway, it’s great that you posted asking for feedback on your race. Not many RD’s do this. I wish you luck in organizing your race and I’ll see you down there in ‘98. "Iron Pete" Priolo IMC’96 – 10:36:37    IMC’97 – 10:42:53 ‘98 Gulf Coast Tri, IMC’98

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Pins or medals makes little difference to me.   I do triathlons for personal goals…to see what I am made of.  My reward is finishing a race and defeating my desire to quit and rest.  My reward is finishing a race and doing my best.  My reward is seeing my friends and training partners experience what I experience.  My reward is seeing the face of a triathlete who finished their first triathlon.  My reward is the incredible high this sport gives me and my desire to improve…I have lots of room for improvement. The t-shirt.  The GCT shirt is one I keep handy and wear often.  One of the best t-shirts out there.  If I were to add anything it would only be the location of race.  The graphics are simple, clean and advertise clearly the race.  Race Name date, distance its all there.  BIG LETTERS.  No cluttered design which requireds one to meld with nature to get the message. The race t-shirt is a walking billboard advertising the race for next year.  If the shirt is clean and good, people will wear it.  It tells a story.  If the shirt art is cluttered on colored shirt with a bad ink match the message will not even be noticed.  KISS…Keep It Simple Stupid. Design with type is so simple and yields tremendous results. The GCT is an awesome race I will be back in 98…when will applications be available? Rick Kranias/Tri-Atlanta

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There is a triathlon/duathlon in Vancouver on March 8th. The swim is in a 50 m pool. Distances for the tri are 800 m/23K/7K and for the du 4K/23K/4K. The race is in a beautiful setting at the University of British Columbia. For more information contact Steve Laing at UBC as follows: tel: 604-822-6000 fax: 604-732-5211 Steve Fleck

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There is a triathlon/duathlon in Vancouver on March 8th. The swim is in a 50 m pool. Distances for the tri are 800 m/23K/7K and for the du 4K/23K/4K. The race is in a beautiful setting at the University of British Columbia. For more information contact

Steve Laing at UBC as follows:         I would love to, but I’ll be far to exhausted from shovelling my driveway. But I’m not bitter… David Barclay IMC 1997 Triathlon: "Swim, Bike, Crawl"

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What if someone gave a formal ball and a gang of hip-hoppers showed up?  I think that is what it was like when the time trialists competed in the ITU pro races.  The rules are laid out clearly by the ITU to be a tidy team sport played out in the smallest possible field but the players don

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m ready. I think. Tomorrow I’ll find out. Nothing too major, just a sprint Tri in Ponte Vedra (south of Jacksonville, FL). But it’s been four years since my last Tri. Moving, a new job, a chronic shoulder injury, all combined to limit me to runs and Bi’s. But I’m a triathlete, dammit. At least that’s what I’ve been saying. Now I gotta get back out there and prove it. Yeah! I’m pumped! (Then again, I’m also slow.)  Never mind. I’m back in it. I love this sport! Yeeee Haaaaaw! Mike Tennent WebRunner Running Page — Southeast USA Race Calendar FTP Race Apps, FAQ, Download The WebRunner Racing Utilities http://www.webrunner.com/webrun/running/running.html

Mike I am usually a lurker always like your posts. And just wanted to shout GO MIKE — Have a great day, Jerry http://www.telarun.com

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I’m ready. I think. Tomorrow I’ll find out. Nothing too major, just a sprint Tri in Ponte Vedra (south of Jacksonville, FL). But it’s been four years since my last Tri. Moving, a new job, a chronic shoulder injury, all combined to limit me to runs and Bi’s. But I’m a triathlete, dammit. At least that’s what I’ve been saying. Now I gotta get back out there and prove it. Yeah! I’m pumped! (Then again, I’m also slow.)  Never mind. I’m back in it. I love this sport! Yeeee Haaaaaw! Mike Tennent WebRunner Running Page — Southeast USA Race Calendar FTP Race Apps, FAQ, Download The WebRunner Racing Utilities http://www.webrunner.com/webrun/running/running.html

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m ready. I think. Tomorrow I’ll find out. Nothing too major, just a sprint Tri in Ponte Vedra (south of Jacksonville, FL). But it’s been four years since my last Tri. Moving, a new job, a chronic shoulder injury, all combined to limit me to runs and Bi’s. But I’m a triathlete, dammit. At least that’s what I’ve been saying. Now I gotta get back out there and prove it. Yeah! I’m pumped! (Then again, I’m also slow.)  Never mind. I’m back in it. I love this sport! Yeeee Haaaaaw!

Welcome back, Mike!  Go get ‘em, Tiger, and let us all know how it goes. TriBaby — "’Be a terrific innovation if you could get your mind to stretch a little further than the next wise crack." "Y’know, I tried that once, but it didn’t snap back into place." —Katharine Hepburn & Eve Arden in "Stage Door" (1937)    

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  [..]   Yeah! I’m pumped! (Then again, I’m also slow.)  Never mind. I’m back   in it. I love this sport!     Yeeee Haaaaaw! That’s the spirit!!  Go git them dawgies!! —   Woof! (Ohh .. Welcome back)

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Victor, you indicated you would like stories about people that have had bypass surgery and are now running?  I would guess it has been over 2 years now since my heart attack and bypass surgery.  I was 42 at the time, smoked, and was fairly inactive. After going thru 12 weeks of cardiac rehab, I took 6 weeks to be able to run for 20 minutes without stopping.  I stopped smoking while I was in the hospital for several days and drugged up (mostly in the cardiac intensive care unit). I’m not to sure about running, however I seem to do a fair imitation of a slow jog.  Last September I did the local Corporate Cup 10-K in an hour, which impressed the heck out of me. I hope this message posts ok, since it is my first attempt to posting to a usenet news group, although I have monitored this newsgroup for several months. Regards Mike Enarson — Regards Mike

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Mike Enarson writes: Victor, you indicated you would like stories about people that have had bypass surgery and are now running? snip

Tell them to run at sunrise or sunset – I wish I could have had bypass surgery !! A sudden heart attack at the age of 35 killed the bottom 20% of my heart (blocked circumflex artery).  That was 7 years ago.  I now run 6 -7 miles   15-25 times a month .  Running at sunrise reminds me of the hope of a new beginning, and when I run at sunset, I give thanks for getting another day in which to experience life ( both the good days and bad!)  I run in the snow, at altitude ( near Boulder 5200 ft), even in the wind (yuck). I may not be the fastest of 41 year olds ( 9 minute miles), but I guarantee that I am the only runner who really knows the meaning of "half hearted" workouts Remember, most of us are in this position because of old lifestyle habits.  New habits give us a new life!  And no matter how fast or far, each journey ( and workout) begins with a single step. Rick Schaefer

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Would like to share war stories with CABG patients who are now running after their surgery Victor D. Cohen Birmingham, Alabama USA — "LIFE IS A ONE TIME GIFT–DON’T WASTE IT."—

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Apart from keeping me alive, my by-pass (quad. in 1985) enabled and encouraged the start of what has come to be a very satisfying athletic hobby.  I am not very fast or competitive but I have accumulated a closet full of t-shirts and have completed the last two Marine Corps. marathons. Goal for this summer is a half-iron man triathlon — and, of course, the Marine Corps. at the end of October.

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