Do they work for anybody out there?, I always try the free sample breath rights I get in my race packets. They don’t seem to hinder my running, but they also don’t seem to help my breathing any. They mostly act as a distraction to get my mind off the race. Any thoughts? Any science?
From http://www.sportsci.org/traintech/breatheright/fch.htm Summary. Breathe right nasal strips have little or no effect on the amount of air that passes through your lungs, or on the amount of oxygen you can extract from the air during exercise. Performance of and recovery from maximal endurance exercise by normal healthy adults under normal laboratory conditions also appears to be unaffected.
From http://www.sportsmedicine.about.com/health/sportsmedicine/library/wee… 11298.htm Some experts think it is likely, that the performance benefits are in the mind of the user – it makes them feel as though they can perform better. And any sport psychologist will tell you that the power of positive thinking may just be the key to a great performance.
The only positive studies I found were from Breath Right’s own site http://www.breatheright.com/ae/ For proof Breathe Right
Add to his illustrious road racing career: – IMH winner – RAAM winner – Human powered land speed world record holder. (Something like ~165 mph drafing a modified stock car on bike)
Yes, but I was only mentioning his accomplishments before turning to triathlon. The other items you mention came later. But I stand by my statement that his story may not be that unusual among the early Ironmen. He was The Cyclist. But there was also The Swimmer and The Runner. I just don’t know as much about them. All of them were accomplished athletes before attempting the Ironman. Many getting into triathlon today are coming out of a sedentary lifestyle. They run, swim, or ride bikes to lose weight and get fit, and get bitten by the bug. These people *can* do an Ironman out of the box. But their objective is different than Howie’s. Howie wanted to win, and added several years of full-time training to his prodigious talent to do so. A newbie has not the talent, and will therefore not be trying to win. But they’ll still have to devote extensive training to finish. I tend to agree with Joe that it is probably too much for mortals. I am only marginally prepared to believe that I can do an Ironman with any amount of training. I have several races I have to do first to build the confidence I need to keep me motivated through that much training. That program includes a mile-long open-water swim in a race, done comfortably, a marathon, and a half-Ironman. As they say in amateur astronomy, if you want to grind and polish a 12-inch telescope mirror, make a 6-inch mirror first, then a 12-incher. What you learn with the smaller mirror saves more time in the second mirror than it takes to make the smaller mirror in the first place. Many start with the 12-inch mirror, and lose heart when the progress seems too slow and the objective too distant, or end up with a mirror that they are not proud of. Rick "not John Howard" Denney
– Human powered land speed world record holder. (Something like ~165 mph drafing a modified stock car on bike)
Is this for real? The guy must be a nut. Imagine if he hit a minor imperfection in the road at that speed. Good night. Game over. Does this really count as a "human powered" record? I think I might be able to break the 10K world record if you put me on a track that had one lane which was a moving sidewalk. Then again, 26 minutes is pretty fast, so that sidewalk would really need to be moving.
– Human powered land speed world record holder. (Something like ~165 mph drafing a modified stock car on bike) Is this for real? The guy must be a nut. Imagine if he hit a minor imperfection in the road at that speed. Good night. Game over. Does this really count as a "human powered" record? I think I might be able to break the 10K world record if you put me on a track that had one lane which was a moving sidewalk. Then again, 26 minutes is pretty fast, so that sidewalk would really need to be moving.
Yes, it’s for real. Howard no longer holds the record, by the way, so there’s at least one other nut, and that other guy (whose name escapes me at the moment) did crash on one occasion, as I recall. Howie’s bike was built more like a motorcycle than a bike, and he had to be towed to a fairly high speed before he could turn the pedals on the gear he was using. He did his record run at the same place all land-speed records are done: Bonneville. The Salt Flats are the smoothest surface on the planet. No, it’s not really human powered. That’s a different record. Rick "I hit the brakes at 45" Denney
No guts, no glory. OTH, after he won the RAAM he declared that it was not worth the torture and physical damage. And to my knowledge, he never rode it again Larry – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – – Human powered land speed world record holder. (Something like ~165 mph drafing a modified stock car on bike) Is this for real? The guy must be a nut. Imagine if he hit a minor imperfection in the road at that speed.
In article Many getting into triathlon today are coming out of a sedentary lifestyle. They run, swim, or ride bikes to lose weight and get fit, and get bitten by the bug. These people *can* do an Ironman out of the box. But their objective is different than Howie’s. Howie wanted to win, and added several years of full-time training to his prodigious talent to do so. A newbie has not the talent, and will therefore not be trying to win.
Just a minor point of semantics: I think you misuse the word "talent" in the last sentence above, Rick. A newbie may very well have the "talent" (Peter Reid was once a newbie), but he or she does not have the training, preparation, and experience required for an expectation of winning an IM. "Talent" is innate ability, as opposed to the other factors that I’ve mentioned, which can be developed over time. With talent, either ya got it or ya ain’t! But they’ll still have to devote extensive training to finish. I tend to agree with Joe that it is probably too much for mortals.
Too much for average mortals to take on as *their first tri*. But completing an IM after an appropriate buildup is very doable for your average determined mortal. I am only marginally prepared to believe that I can do an Ironman with any amount of training.
Rick, you can. Honest. As they say in amateur astronomy, if you want to grind and polish a 12-inch telescope mirror, make a 6-inch mirror first, then a 12-incher. What you learn with the smaller mirror saves more time in the second mirror than it takes to make the smaller mirror in the first place. Many start with the 12-inch mirror, and lose heart when the progress seems too slow and the objective too distant, or end up with a mirror that they are not proud of.
Beautiful analogy. Perfect. — 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
A newbie has not the talent, and will therefore not be trying to win. Just a minor point of semantics: I think you misuse the word "talent" in the last sentence above, Rick. A newbie may very well have the "talent" (Peter Reid was once a newbie), but he or she does not have the training, preparation, and experience required for an expectation of winning an IM. "Talent" is innate ability, as opposed to the other factors that I’ve mentioned, which can be developed over time. With talent, either ya got it or ya ain’t!
I was talking about a newbie who had lived a sedentary life and undertaken endurance sports as an extension of weight-loss exercise. I suppose that group can include those with real talent. My observation, though, tells me that most people with that kind of talent are compelled to stay a bit more fit in the first place. Maybe I’m wrong–but that’s what I was getting at. But they’ll still have to devote extensive training to finish. I tend to agree with Joe that it is probably too much for mortals. Too much for average mortals to take on as *their first tri*. But completing an IM after an appropriate buildup is very doable for your average determined mortal.
As I read the subject, it says "IM as first tri". Did I miss something? I am only marginally prepared to believe that I can do an Ironman with any amount of training. Rick, you can. Honest.
Rick "I’ll take your word for it" Denney
I am only marginally prepared to believe that I can do an Ironman with any amount of training. Rick, you can. Honest. Rick "I’ll take your word for it" Denney
Ah! Yee have the faith, now all you need is an application and you will be a *believahhh* Pass the viper, Rev’ – 17 months, 6 Days, 21 Hours until IMC/2000! Train Safe, Race: Qualify! Joe "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right." – Henry Ford
I am only marginally prepared to believe that I can do an Ironman with any amount of training. Rick, you can. Honest. Rick "I’ll take your word for it" Denney Ah! Yee have the faith, now all you need is an application and you will be a *believahhh*
I’ll be a believer when 1. I step out of Lake Audubon on September 12th relaxed and looking forward to riding the bike. Stepping out of a boat does not count. 2. I complete the Marine Corps Marathon. I don’t require comfort or any particular time. I do require successful consumption of food, and no significant walking (which I define as being compelled to walk rather than choosing to walk). 3. I get the sense that work and life will allow the training schedule. This is not one of the lighter matters. I spend 25 weeks a year on the road right now, and it looks like I may be expanding that a bit until about the middle of 2000. After that, I think it will slack off considerably (my teaching gig will be concluded). Pass the viper, Rev’ – 17 months, 6 Days, 21 Hours until IMC/2000!
Faith is belief in things not seen. By that definition, I’m currently one of those ye of little faith types. Rick "Time will tell whether the bug is strong enough" Denney
: One of whose history I have personal knowledge is John Howard. He won, : I believe, the third or fourth Hawaiian Ironman (1980 or 81), : He trained vigorously for the Ironman event, and made it is sole focus : for the years that he did it. : I’m sure his story is not unusual. – Howard’s "story" taken only in the context of triathlon might not
seem unusual, but viewing the bigger picture in my opinion, places him in a class by himself. Add to his illustrious road racing career: - IMH winner - RAAM winner - Human powered land speed world record holder. (Something like ~165 mph drafing a modified stock car on bike) The guy is quite simply a phenom and a pioneer. Under-recognized for all the things he has accomplished. Home Page: http://www-leland.stanford.edu/~twm/TTH.html
In the good old days of Triathlon a lot of people did Im as their first , my first Hawaii in 83 there was probably 50 odd who had never done a tri before. I doubt that it happens too much now though. I agree with tricia when she says the hardest part is the training , if you’ve done the training the race is a picnic. Sounds silly but is true. Ross – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Anyone out there been brave (foolish) enough to do an IM as their first Triathlon? If so, what was your training background and how did your race turn out? I suspect the biggest challenge would be mentally dealing with the slap-fest that takes place during the swim start.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Mmmm, I doubt it. I suspect the biggest challenge in doing IM for your first tri is ramping up the miles in training and sticking to it for the months leading up to the race. The race itself is the icing on the cake. Honest. — Tri-Baby Icing on the cake? Some of us mortals have trouble digesting an 800 pound cake ;) Steve
Believe it or not, Steve, I say that in all seriousness. The hardest part of Ironman is the training. It lasts a *lot* longer than the maximum 17 hours that the race itself could potentially take. I mean it—if you have the guts and determination to slog through 6 to 12 months of preparation for this distance, you are practically guaranteed a finish, barring unfortunate accidents or unforeseen physical/weather complications. If TriBaby can do it, ANYBODY with the will to prepare can complete an Ironman. That’s what’s so tantalizing about the distance—it seems so daunting, yet in reality is quite doable for anyone with the determination and persistence to go for it. Remember that, because it is true. Let it give you confidence as you churn out the miles on the bike, on the run, and in the pool. TriBobo did it—so can you! 
— 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
Personally, I would hate to dedicate the time, effort and sacrifice to attack something I may hate. I think it best to try a shorter distance before making the investment. Joe Foster "The idea is to create your own future, and not have it shaped by circumstance." – Peter Thomas
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Anyone out there been brave (foolish) enough to do an IM as their first Triathlon? If so, what was your training background and how did your race turn out? I suspect the biggest challenge would be mentally dealing with the slap-fest that takes place during the swim start. Mmmm, I doubt it. I suspect the biggest challenge in doing IM for your first tri is ramping up the miles in training and sticking to it for the months leading up to the race. The race itself is the icing on the cake. Honest. — Tri-Baby
Icing on the cake? Some of us mortals have trouble digesting an 800 pound cake ;) Steve
Anyone out there been brave (foolish) enough to do an IM as their first Triathlon? If so, what was your training background and how did your race turn out? I suspect the biggest challenge would be mentally dealing with the slap-fest that takes place during the swim start.
Mmmm, I doubt it. I suspect the biggest challenge in doing IM for your first tri is ramping up the miles in training and sticking to it for the months leading up to the race. The race itself is the icing on the cake. Honest. — 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
Richard, I had the same thought. — "Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not. When you race him, he will win." -Tom Fleming
| Anyone out there been brave (foolish) enough to do an IM as their | first Triathlon? If so, what was your training background and | how did your race turn out? Forgive my ignorance if I’m wrong, but weren’t the first triathlons ironmans
Actually, no. The first triathlons were put on by bored lifeguards in southern California, or so say the legends. They were not Ironman length, and I don’t believe they technically followed today’s standard swim-bike-run format, but they were triathlons. (ironmen?)? If so the forefathers of the sport did an IM as their first triathlon.
I think you’re right about at least those folks who did the first IMs. — 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 think you’re right about at least those folks who did the first IMs.
Four years ago I bought a bike from a guy who, at the age of 37, saw the Hawaiian Ironman on TV and resolved to do it. He trained for two years with no advice or guidance, not knowing any shorter races existed. His goal was simply to finish, and he did. Then he put the bike up for sale and quit. I paid less than $50 for the bike. I should have bought the hard trasnport case as well, but at the time didn’t realize what a good deal it was at $100 obo.
| Anyone out there been brave (foolish) enough to do an IM as their | first Triathlon? If so, what was your training background and | how did your race turn out? Forgive my ignorance if I’m wrong, but weren’t the first triathlons ironmans (ironmen?)? If so the forefathers of the sport did an IM as their first triathlon. So I guess you could ask Dave Scott (for instance) about his background and training. rich
A lot of them were. But they were not newbies to endurance sports. One of whose history I have personal knowledge is John Howard. He won, I believe, the third or fourth Hawaiian Ironman (1980 or 81), and placed highly in all the early races in which he participated. He was coming off a very successful cycling career, where he was a gold-medalist in the Pan American Games in 1972, and a national road-race champion something like five times in the mid and early 70s. Going hard for 10 or 12 hours at a whack was nothing new to him. Also, he was an excellent time-trialist, and was used to solo strategy and pacing. And he could push the most god-awful gears. He trained vigorously for the Ironman event, and made it is sole focus for the years that he did it. I’m sure his story is not unusual. The early Ironman races, as I recall, mostly consisted of superior athletes in the various sports, who challenged each other to a combined event. I don’t suspect there were that many mortals in that company, and mortals might do well to follow a more conservative strategy than the pioneers. Also, if you look at the times posted by the pioneers, you will see that the top folks in the sport have learned a thing or two since those days. Rick "Sub-Mortal" Denney
| Anyone out there been brave (foolish) enough to do an IM as their | first Triathlon? If so, what was your training background and | how did your race turn out? Forgive my ignorance if I’m wrong, but weren’t the first triathlons ironmans (ironmen?)? If so the forefathers of the sport did an IM as their first triathlon. So I guess you could ask Dave Scott (for instance) about his background and training. rich
Anyone out there been brave (foolish) enough to do an IM as their first Triathlon? If so, what was your training background and how did your race turn out?
Steve Bean, where are you to answer this. Steve did GFT as his first triathlon ever and his story is amazing. Mike Plumb
Are you sure the swim would be the first challenge? I’d say the first challenge would be to quietly sit and think about what an Ironman really entails, then comes all the training. I find that sometimes getting out from under the duvet for another early swim, a 150km bike on a Sunday or after long day at work running intervals on your own on a dirt road in he rain is also a little "challenging" 
Phil Squire
Yeah, I was talking about the first *race day* challenge. The race is the easy part, compared to the training. Mike Tennent "IronPenguin" ‘98 Ironman Canada, 16:17:03
Anyone out there been brave (foolish) enough to do an IM as their first Triathlon? If so, what was your training background and how did your race turn out? I suspect the biggest challenge would be mentally dealing with the slap-fest that takes place during the swim start.
Train for sprint, an international and then a half and then you will really appreciate what it is all about. Wendy "my worst fear is that I might decide to do an IM" – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Are you sure the swim would be the first challenge? I’d say the first challenge would be to quietly sit and think about what an Ironman really entails, then comes all the training. I find that sometimes getting out from under the duvet for another early swim, a 150km bike on a Sunday or after long day at work running intervals on your own on a dirt road in he rain is also a little "challenging" Phil Squire IM http://w1.116.telia.com/~u11602093/home.html e t… Anyone out there been brave (foolish) enough to do an IM as their first Triathlon? If so, what was your training background and how did your race turn out? I suspect the biggest challenge would be mentally dealing with the slap-fest that takes place during the swim start. No, that would only be your FIRST challenge. There would be many more to follow. Mike Tennent "IronPenguin" ‘98 Ironman Canada, 16:17:03
Anyone out there been brave (foolish) enough to do an IM as their first Triathlon? If so, what was your training background and how did your race turn out? I suspect the biggest challenge would be mentally dealing with the slap-fest that takes place during the swim start.
No, that would only be your FIRST challenge. There would be many more to follow. Mike Tennent "IronPenguin" ‘98 Ironman Canada, 16:17:03
Are you sure the swim would be the first challenge? I’d say the first challenge would be to quietly sit and think about what an Ironman really entails, then comes all the training. I find that sometimes getting out from under the duvet for another early swim, a 150km bike on a Sunday or after long day at work running intervals on your own on a dirt road in he rain is also a little "challenging" Phil Squire IM http://w1.116.telia.com/~u11602093/home.html
t… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Anyone out there been brave (foolish) enough to do an IM as their first Triathlon? If so, what was your training background and how did your race turn out? I suspect the biggest challenge would be mentally dealing with the slap-fest that takes place during the swim start. No, that would only be your FIRST challenge. There would be many more to follow. Mike Tennent "IronPenguin" ‘98 Ironman Canada, 16:17:03
I think that there is (there was?) a Valentine race in Rome (Italy) for couples to be run "in contact" (not sure, I think it is hand-by-hand). Distance about 5Km, I think. Never run but I’ve been told it’s big fun; I don’t think I shall try tough being my r.o. ex-200/400m hi-school runner now jogging and looking forward for coming back to 5/10Km run (race?) and me a triathlete and marathoner looking forward to move to ultras. I wouldn’t like to be pulled for 5Km by my r.o. ;^) better just either taking her times from a bike or getting water from her with she on a bike. Stefano
are/were there any valentine’s day races around the country/globe?
We did the Frosty 5K in Newport RI. Mostly a fun run, but good course. A good hill between miles 1 & 2 then downhill all the way home. I did 8:58 miles, which is good for me, but not the best I’ve done. Andy La Varre **** Join the fight against spam! details at http://www.cauce.org
1/2 marathon in san diego that day.san dieguito half marathon.
Ran the annual New York Road Runner’s Valentine’s 5K in Central Park. It was cold and windy, but fun. And they gave each finisher a rose. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – for those who participated in valentine’s day race in washington, dc.. happy valentine’s day.. and for those who are not in dc, are/were there any valentine’s day races around the country/globe? the one in washington was 5 miles.. and it was a good race.. and i think i might have broken my PR.. but the stupid computer crashed and i won’t know the official time until sometime later this week.. will wait and see.. won
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for those who participated in valentine’s day race in washington, dc.. happy valentine’s day.. and for those who are not in dc, are/were there any valentine’s day races around the country/globe? the one in washington was 5 miles.. and it was a good race.. and i think i might have broken my PR.. but the stupid computer crashed and i won’t know the official time until sometime later this week.. will wait and see.. won
Anyone recall this past year someone (I think her name was Elizabeth) doing a thesis on "virtual communities" or something and using RST as a target community? I, for one, spent about an hour with her on the phone doing an interview as one of the non-lurkers. She promised to post some afterthoughts and wrapups, etc. etc.. but I never saw anything. Don’t know why I just thought about this. ???? Schwing
If it’s the one I’m thinking of her name is Anita Blanchard out of the Claremont Colleges in CA. I haven’t heard from her in a while. Gary McMurtrey Inland Inferno Triathlon Club http://members.aol.com/infernotri/home.htm
If it’s the one I’m thinking of her name is Anita Blanchard out of the Claremont Colleges in CA. I haven’t heard from her in a while.
Yeah, that was here. She and I traded phone calls and emails for about two months, but never managed to get connected during an hour that she and I could simultaneously spend. Rick "And I haven’t heard from her since" Denney
Anyone recall this past year someone (I think her name was Elizabeth) doing a thesis on "virtual communities" or something and using RST as a target community? I, for one, spent about an hour with her on the phone doing an interview as one of the non-lurkers. She promised to post some afterthoughts and wrapups, etc. etc.. but I never saw anything. Don’t know why I just thought about this. ???? Schwing
Yeah, I remember.. I’m sorry to say that I’ve heard nothing about it since then. — Sal – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Anyone recall this past year someone (I think her name was Elizabeth) doing a thesis on "virtual communities" or something and using RST as a target community? I, for one, spent about an hour with her on the phone doing an interview as one of the non-lurkers. She promised to post some afterthoughts and wrapups, etc. etc.. but I never saw anything. Don’t know why I just thought about this. ???? Schwing
At the risk of sounding sexist, I just received my latest Triathlete magazine. Man, I cannot stop looking at that cover of Lori Bowden. Whoa is that a picture. If anyone ever asks why I go through all the training to compete in races, now I have the perfect answer – just show them that picture. If seeing such a beautiful human being doesn’t get you motivated, your pulse is way, way too low. If anyone thinks this is the wrong kind of picture for a tri mag., I would only say look at it as a tribute to the human form and spirit. Consider myself a Lori Bowden fan from now on!! Andy Weissel
I had to do a double take on the September issue of Triathlete magazine myself. At first, I look at her and thought, "Oh, she’s in a skinsuit". Then I looked closer and saw that the "suit" she was wearing was just black paint! Yikes! The article itself emphasized her candid attitude in and out of triathlon that is behind her fierceness during competition. Definitely a great read. |26 | IMC’96: 10:36:37 | Fe | ‘98 IMC IS NEAR! IMC’97: 10:42:53 | | "THE BEST ELEMENT OF RACING"
Had the opportunity to meet Lori and Wendy at Latta Plantation’s Tri this past June. Both were very nice and helpful. When looking at the full page spred on page 33, I can hear that little girl giggle. I hope she doesn’t receive too much flack for the pictures. She’s truely a charming and classy lady. You go girl! Mike Mauldin Charlotte, NC
What a remarkable picture. Very motivating to see a professional with such a great physique and playful attitude. This photo could possibly intice others to participate and bring more attention to Triathete’s…… I would love to have a poster of the cover photo for motivational purposes.. Airborne
At the risk of sounding sexist, I just received my latest Triathlete magazine. Man, I cannot stop looking at that cover of Lori Bowden. Whoa is that a picture. If anyone ever asks why I go through all the training to compete in races, now I have the perfect answer – just show them that picture. If seeing such a beautiful human being doesn’t get you motivated, your pulse is way, way too low. If anyone thinks this is the wrong kind of picture for a tri mag., I would only say look at it as a tribute to the human form and spirit. Consider myself a Lori Bowden fan from now on!! Andy Weissel
http://www.competitor.com/ironman/ Competitor Magazine’s editor and publisher Bob Babbitt first journeyed over to the Big Island to participate in the Ironman Triathlon back in 1980. Almost 17 years later the event is still the most important on the Competitor calendar. When Competitor opened it’s doors in 1987, the Ironman became a big part of the editorial and photographic focus. Competitor Magazine is proud to present ten years of our Ironman coverage, 1987-1996. Read about the great races between Mark Allen and Dave Scott plus Paula Newby-Fraser and Erin Baker. The breakthrough races from Greg Welch, Jurgan Zack, Pauli Kiuru and Natascha Badmann. And every article is supported by GREAT photography from Lois Schwartz and Rich Cruse. http://www.competitor.com/ironman/
http://www.competitor.com/ironman/ Competitor Magazine’s editor and publisher Bob Babbitt first journeyed over to the Big Island to participate in the Ironman Triathlon back in 1980. Almost 17 years later the event is still the most important on the Competitor calendar. When Competitor opened it’s doors in 1987, the Ironman became a big part of the editorial and photographic focus. Competitor Magazine is proud to present ten years of our Ironman coverage, 1987-1996. Read about the great races between Mark Allen and Dave Scott plus Paula Newby-Fraser and Erin Baker. The breakthrough races from Greg Welch, Jurgan Zack, Pauli Kiuru and Natascha Badmann. And every article is supported by GREAT photography from Lois Schwartz and Rich Cruse. http://www.competitor.com/ironman/
This is great stuff…I can’t wait to get home and sift through it. Thanks for the compilation. Augie Calabrese – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – http://www.competitor.com/ironman/ Competitor Magazine’s editor and publisher Bob Babbitt first journeyed over to the Big Island to participate in the Ironman Triathlon back in 1980. Almost 17 years later the event is still the most important on the Competitor calendar. When Competitor opened it’s doors in 1987, the Ironman became a big part of the editorial and photographic focus. Competitor Magazine is proud to present ten years of our Ironman coverage, 1987-1996. Read about the great races between Mark Allen and Dave Scott plus Paula Newby-Fraser and Erin Baker. The breakthrough races from Greg Welch, Jurgan Zack, Pauli Kiuru and Natascha Badmann. And every article is supported by GREAT photography from Lois Schwartz and Rich Cruse. http://www.competitor.com/ironman/
Hey, Isn’t the Sandman Tri in Gulf Shores, AL on September 13th? I believe so. See Rock City! Rick Loggins Chattanooga, TN
I will be staying with friend after the Florida Challenge Triathlon in Clermont, and I’m looking for another race in the Pensacola area about a week after that. Anyone know of any, much appreciated. Dave Kother Linden, NJ
I will be staying with friend after the Florida Challenge Triathlon in Clermont, and I’m looking for another race in the Pensacola area about a week after that. Anyone know of any, much appreciated. Dave Kother Linden, NJ
What date would that be? There are several triathlons in Destin, Fort Walton beach and Gulf Shores ( all within one hour from Pensacola ) in August and september. THE triathlon at Pensacola Beach is October 10. Griet
I know that the 12 miles of hell race is held in Lawton, OK on February 16, but I would like to hear impressions from people who have experienced this race in the past. What is it like?
I know that the 12 miles of hell race is held in Lawton, OK on February 16, but I would like to hear impressions from people who have experienced this race in the past. What is it like?
Different. 1000 people. Mass start. Ride gets bigger every year. Climbs are short and hard. Descents are short and dangerous. Lots of rocks. Little ones, house sized ones. Fire road, single track, double track, triple track, no track. Military Medi Vac helicopter on duty. No money paid out. You get a long sleeved T shirt. If you do well you get a lousy rock with a trophy plate on it. The shirt is a pretty cool shirt. 250 extra shirts always sell out at primo price. About 200 riders are trying to go fast. The rest are trying to survive. About 17 miles long. Winners do it in an hour and a half. Last ones usually take 4 hours. You can walk it faster than that. It’s the 10th year. The first one had 69 riders and was 12 miles long and won by a triathlete on a cyclocross bike. Sounds like a sure fire deal for a ride that will never catch on doesn’t it? I won’t say if it’s good or bad since I may be prejudiced. Creator of the 12 Miles of Hell — Mike Thompson Mud Sweat & Gears http://www.bikeusa.com 5340 NW Cache Rd. Lawton, OK 73505 405-355-1808 800-933-1808
I did my first 100 mile race at 50. It was my way to celebrate my birthday.
I did 50K, solo, at the local high school track on my 50th birthday (1986.) At the time I was running about 10 miles per week due to injuries. I started at 05:00 in the dark and finished before 11:00. I had to walk the last five miles. When the sun got up the temperature was over 90 degrees F. —Al Hromjak
I did my first 100 mile race at 50. It was my way to celebrate my birthday. I did 50K, solo, at the local high school track on my 50th birthday (1986.) At the time I was running about 10 miles per week due to injuries. I started at 05:00 in the dark and finished before 11:00. I had to walk the last five miles. When the sun got up the temperature was over 90 degrees F. —Al Hromjak
On a similar note, I ran the Houston Marathon as a birthday present to myself a week after my 26th birthday. It ended up being my fastest marathon. I had a great time thinking about my life as the miles/years went by. Andrew Heiz
I did my first 100 mile race at 50. It was my way to celebrate my birthday.
What a great way to celebrate. Congratulations. Would be interested in your reflections along the path. — In health and on the run, Ozzie Gontang Maintainer-rec.running FAQ Director, San Diego Marathon Clinic, est. 1975
| Mike Tennent writes:
| Congratulations! Hey, I didn’t do my first marathon until I was 40. | I figured I was old enough to try one then. ;-} Same here. | Now I’m trying to get an Ironman tri in before I’m 50…… | | tick.. tick.. tick…tick… I did my first 100 mile race at 50. It was my way to celebrate my birthday. How’s that for sick and twisted. I can assure you that age is a tiny factor, it’s the time to get those looooong runs, bikes and swims that is the most demanding. After the proper training(some impossible to quantify concept) the race is almost anti-climactic. The best of luck. GO FOR IT! — Doug Freese All opinions are mine. IBM Tele: 8-293-8098
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Freese) writes: | Mike Tennent writes: | Congratulations! Hey, I didn’t do my first marathon until I was 40. | I figured I was old enough to try one then. ;-} Same here. | Now I’m trying to get an Ironman tri in before I’m 50…… | | tick.. tick.. tick…tick… I did my first 100 mile race at 50. It was my way to celebrate my birthday. How’s that for sick and twisted. I can assure you that age is a tiny factor, it’s the time to get those looooong runs, bikes and swims that is the most demanding. After the proper training(some impossible to quantify concept) the race is almost anti-climactic. The best of luck. GO FOR IT! — Doug Freese All opinions are mine. IBM Tele: 8-293-8098
I agree with you Doug, after you start training for a long distance event, the distance does not seem "as" dominating. I was scared to death my first ironman triathlon, but after a couple of hrs. found myself having much fun. I hope to tackle some ultras in the upcoming yr. seeyatmk bradenton,florida http://www.netcom.com/~skee/tmk.html
I have been reading rec.running for the past year, and have benefited enormously from the many words of wisdom offered here. Thank you all! Posts from first-time marathoners were specially meaningful for me, since I was training for my first marathon. It was great to realize that it is OK to start late in life (I am now 39), and still have hopes of finishing a marathon.
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in May/97. Thanks for the inspiration, Ann Ottawa, Canada – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I have been reading rec.running for the past year, and have benefited enormously from the many words of wisdom offered here. Thank you all! Posts from first-time marathoners were specially meaningful for me, since I was training for my first marathon. It was great to realize that it is OK to start late in life (I am now 39), and still have hopes of finishing a marathon. So in the hope that this will help inspire someone else, I wanted to report that I completed my first marathon last weekend (Columbus Marathon). It took me 5 hrs 11 mins, but I did it! I was on a pace to finish in 4 hrs 50 mins until mile 21, when I started getting cramps and had to alternate running and walking the rest of the way. I have already started planning for my next marathon, with a 4hrs 50 mins goal. Happy running, –ashok krishnamurthy
: that it is OK to start late in life (I am now 39), and still have : hopes of finishing a marathon. OOooh! Take it easy on the running! You’re almost halfway dead! jg
I have been reading rec.running for the past year, and have benefited enormously from the many words of wisdom offered here. Thank you all! Posts from first-time marathoners were specially meaningful for me, since I was training for my first marathon. It was great to realize that it is OK to start late in life (I am now 39), and still have hopes of finishing a marathon. So in the hope that this will help inspire someone else, I wanted to report that I completed my first marathon last weekend (Columbus Marathon). It took me 5 hrs 11 mins, but I did it! I was on a pace to finish in 4 hrs 50 mins until mile 21, when I started getting cramps and had to alternate running and walking the rest of the way. I have already started planning for my next marathon, with a 4hrs 50 mins goal. Happy running, –ashok krishnamurthy
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I have been reading rec.running for the past year, and have benefited enormously from the many words of wisdom offered here. Thank you all! Posts from first-time marathoners were specially meaningful for me, since I was training for my first marathon. It was great to realize that it is OK to start late in life (I am now 39), and still have hopes of finishing a marathon. So in the hope that this will help inspire someone else, I wanted to report that I completed my first marathon last weekend (Columbus Marathon). It took me 5 hrs 11 mins, but I did it! I was on a pace to finish in 4 hrs 50 mins until mile 21, when I started getting cramps and had to alternate running and walking the rest of the way. I have already started planning for my next marathon, with a 4hrs 50 mins goal. Happy running, –ashok krishnamurthy
Congrats on your first marathon, welcome to the marathon tribe. :) seeyatmk bradenton,florida http://www.netcom.com/~skee/tmk.html
I live in Royal PAlm Bch. Pick up a copy of Florida Sports mag at any bike/running/sports shop. It has all the races in it. Presently there are 3 tri series in the area. There have not been this many multisport races EVER! Good luck. John S.
Send me you mailing address and I will send you a program on the Gatorade Series. We have a great race in the Florida Keys on October 19th. 1/2 mile swim, 18 mile bike, 4 mile run – perfect for first timers. Z Tom Ziebart – Exclusive Sports Marketing
I have been training for a few months and would like to try a triathlon. Preferably one that is good for beginners in the sport. I am 33 years old and live in the South Florida area. If anyone has any information on where I can get a list of upcoming triathlons, please e-mail me. Thanks!