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What does a Coach do! Going to a party!!! Not that I am a party animal but sometimes you have to and you want too! This past weekend  were the national championship races cyclocross. Unfortunately I could no go and watch, work was pilling up and to stay fit I had to workout too. Saturday afternoon I got a phone call from one of my athletes "cheering in my ear" he won. He won the junior Belgian National title, and if I could come over to party!!!!! That same evening they had a big party to celebrate his championship. A party with lots of soda, healthy food and no smokers! A real party for athletes that is what I like. I have great admiration for the cyclocross sport. Actually as I come to think about it they are the first duathletes ever. Or the first x-terra athletes? They ride hard on their bikes, jump over hurdles, ride in loose sand and run up steps etc etc. Cycling is hard but training for cyclocross is even harder. Just imagine going 1 hour plus anaerobic; ride, run jump climbing up stairs. Just for all of you who want to tri this fun sport! There is a real cyclocross workout in this newsletter (you can use your mountain bike instead of a cyclocross bike).   Have fun!!!!  BIKE WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: FCS 6: This is a specific cyclocross workout: Ride to a nice trail/piece of forest with some hills and loose sand! Look for a hill that is not too long and not too steep, this is your hill! Ride up this hill moderate speed and back down (twice) Ride up this hill in a somewhat harder pace (twice) Ride up this hill in your biggest gear at 50 rpm (twice) go down hard in small gear! – Do this total set twice but start second set when HR is under 130 bpm Ride easy for 10 to 15 minutes after second set. And go back to the same hill for more hard work! Ride to the beginning of the hill, get off the bike (carry your bike) and run up the hill. On top get on bike and ride down fast. Repeat 6 to 8 times! Ride easy for 30 to 60 minutes after second set. Have fun with this workout Workout for the Stationary trainer: FRK 1) Tacx training warm up 120 watt (10′) on 90 rpm). 1′ Left leg  +  1′ Right leg  push  on 80 rpm (140 watt) 1′ Left leg  +  1′ Right leg  pull on 80 rpm (160 watt) 10′  Big gear (220 watt) 50 rpm. 1′ Left leg  +  1′ Right leg  push  on 90 rpm (160 watt) 1′ Left leg  +  1′ Right leg  pull on 90 rpm (140 watt) 10′  Big gear (240 watt) 60 rpm. 10′ cool down easy. More free workouts and much more about training on our website www.stapsport.com

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What does a Coach do! Teach and learn! Yes I learn, everyday I learn. I think that is the most important thing about a coach. Learn from your athletes, hear what they have to say and fit it in. Fit it in the daily routine. A lot of my time as a coach I spend with talking with my athletes. On the phone and true email, talking about training and talking about life. Both should be in balance, total balance. When one is out of balance you can’t perform in either. And that is not what we want. Why did we start out to do this?? We like to be athletes, like the look, like to be strong!! Like to be fit and like to race and go fast. Have a personal victory. I know I like that, the personal victory. I think that is the most beautiful thing about triathlon, we all are winners. We are winners b/c we compeed. We are winners b/c we finish the race and we are winners just to be a triathlete. We have to work hard to be a triathlete. And when you are in balance everything goes even better. You perform well during training, you perform well working and can handle problems better in personal life! This week we will talk about running and running speed. RUNNING FASTER.. AND FASTER The session requires the athlete to run progressively faster as he/she gets progressively more tired. It goes something like this….. [the example times are based on a runner capable of 18.45 for 5000 metres, adjust times accordingly for faster and slower athletes] Warm up, then: run 400 metres at 3 seconds faster than your 5k racing pace; an 18 minute 45 second 5k runner (this speed for 5k probably equates to about 38.30 to 40 minutes for 10k pace depending on endurance fitness) is covering each 400 metres in around 90 seconds, so this 400 metres is aimed at 87 seconds… so far so good…… 400 metres recovery at about one minute per mile slower than race pace for 5k, this gives just 15 seconds slower than the effort 400 metres for your recovery, -just slightly faster than one and three quarter minutes for the 400 metres…..(all the recovery phases are done at this pace, this is important). Click here to read the article and see the workout ITU POWERMAN RACES (PLANNING) ITU POWERMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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This is from Sunday’s (20 May 2001) North (San Diego) County Times newspaper… Competitor dies in bicycle accident during grueling Ironman event ERIN WALSH Staff Writer OCEANSIDE —- An international triathlon that brought 10,000 spectators and 1,700 competitors to Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base on Saturday ended in tragedy for one competitor who died in a cycling accident in the middle of the race. Triathlete Perry A. Rendina, 45, of Shalersville, Ohio died Saturday afternoon competing in the Ironman California Triathlon.  Most spectators and competitors did not know about the accident until witnesses crossed the finish line in the evening. More at http://www.nctimes.com/news/2001/20010520/64153.html

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Very tragic news.    When accidents like these happen to fellow Triathletes it brings reality home.   Please never forget that what we do in training and racing can be dangerous.   I know that after miles and miles of training some things are taken for granted.   Equipment safety and riding caution must be an integral part of every day for all of us.  Let Perry’s tragic ending be an unforgotten lesson .   Check every inch of your equipment with a magnifying glass on a regular basis.   Train and race within safe limits what ever they are.   Placing high in your age group is secondary,  Safety is paramount. My sincerest condolences to Perry’s family.   May he rest in peace and help provide direction for the rest of us.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – This is from Sunday’s (20 May 2001) North (San Diego) County Times newspaper… Competitor dies in bicycle accident during grueling Ironman event ERIN WALSH Staff Writer OCEANSIDE —- An international triathlon that brought 10,000 spectators and 1,700 competitors to Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base on Saturday ended in tragedy for one competitor who died in a cycling accident in the middle of the race. Triathlete Perry A. Rendina, 45, of Shalersville, Ohio died Saturday afternoon competing in the Ironman California Triathlon.  Most spectators and competitors did not know about the accident until witnesses crossed the finish line in the evening. More at http://www.nctimes.com/news/2001/20010520/64153.html

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Rster’s, Just checking in to see if there are any questions out there? Todd

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Has profile received any criticism for the similarities between the aerolite and the syntace streamliner?  Is Profile finally conceding to syntace that it has the better/safer design? — Andre Charlebois BPE in exercise science, MCP, CNA, A+ webmaster for Triathlon New Brunswick

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Rster’s, Just checking in to see if there are any questions out there? Todd

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Has profile received any criticism for the similarities between the aerolite and the syntace streamliner?  Is Profile finally conceding to syntace that it has the better/safer design?

they are probably both conceding that "scott" came up with the best design and that’s why they give them patent royalties… Mark Linenberg                                        o                       __o            </_                       <           __/    /o_           (()) (())           /

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Has profile received any criticism for the similarities between the aerolite and the syntace streamliner?  Is Profile finally conceding to syntace that it has the better/safer design? they are probably both conceding that "scott" came up with the best design and that’s why they give them patent royalties…

I think that everyone who makes a clip on aerobar pays a royalty to Scott. I also think the one piece with extension ones (Vision, Profile, ITM, etc) pay Scott, too. Seems to be a fairly lucrative patent. It would help explain the prices. cheers, Andrew — Andrew Peabody/Karen Fisher Coconut Grove, FL

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Andre, Yes people have called us on our Aerolite design, however they haven’t been criticism’s.  We think the Syntace Streamliner, as you mention, is a good design but thought we could offer another feature.  With the extendable aerobars you can customer fit the length and hand angle comfort for your desired setup. Todd – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Has profile received any criticism for the similarities between the aerolite and the syntace streamliner?  Is Profile finally conceding to syntace that it has the better/safer design? — Andre Charlebois BPE in exercise science, MCP, CNA, A+ webmaster for Triathlon New Brunswick Rster’s, Just checking in to see if there are any questions out there? Todd

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Mark, Actually the Scott patent is an all encompassing patent that quite honestly was beautifully written.  This patent really covers all clip on technology and the reason why: Syntace, Profile, ITM, Cinelli, and others have to pay. Todd – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Has profile received any criticism for the similarities between the aerolite and the syntace streamliner?  Is Profile finally conceding to syntace that it has the better/safer design? they are probably both conceding that "scott" came up with the best design and that’s why they give them patent royalties… Mark Linenberg                                        o                       __o            </_                       <           __/    /o_           (()) (())           /

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Actually the Scott patent is an all encompassing patent that quite honestly was beautifully written.  This patent really covers all clip on technology and the reason why: Syntace, Profile, ITM, Cinelli, and others have to pay.

be careful, todd.  more to the story.  and you probably don’t want to go there. slowman

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Actually the Scott patent is an all encompassing patent that quite honestly was beautifully written.  This patent really covers all clip on technology and the reason why: Syntace, Profile, ITM, Cinelli, and others have to pay. be careful, todd.  more to the story.  and you probably don’t want to go there.

YES HE DOES!  I SMELL DIRT AND I WANNA HEAR IT!!!  SPILL IT! NOW! The people have a right to hear it!  Enquiring minds want to know. Brian "Matt Drudge is the TOP of the journalistic food chain" Wagner

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anybody out there know the course?  i heard there are several substantial climbs on the bike(from the entry form),  what can i expect?  the more detailed the better, because i mite not have time to preview the course. todd sandiego

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anybody out there know the course?  

I’ve done this race twice in the past and just sent in my entry for this year’s race (the 1mS-30mB-9mR course).  Hopefully, I’ll have better luck than the last three times I’ve signed up: 1. I was sick the month before but did the race anyway, despite having         not trained. 2. Hurricane Fran blew through the night before the race and I did not         want to travel in those conditions. 3. I had the worst fever I have had in years the day before the race,         so I did not start. i heard there are several substantial climbs on the bike(from the entry form),  what can i expect?  

The terrain is definitely not flat, but I the only memories I have of particular hills was the one right near the start/finish.  With my 700c wheels, I have used a 39×23 as my low gear both times I’ve done the race. The second time I did the race (after not training for a month), I was very thankful for having the 23, especially on the last hill.  But judging from the course map on this year’s entry form, it looks like they have shortened the course from 32 miles to 30 miles and eliminated the last hill on the bike in doing so (don’t fret too much, it is just as bad at the end of the run, and it isn’t too pleasant in the opposite direction at the beginning of the bike either). For more objective numbers, the 32 mile course had about 1500 feet of climbing according to my altimeter. For the most part, I really enjoy this race.  The swim is in a calm lake, the bike is mostly through rolling farmland, and the run is   longer than my legs are ever prepared for. the more   detailed the better, because i mite not have time to preview the course.

If you get a chance to preview the course, do so.  When I have done this race in the past (1995 was the last time, so things may have   changed), it was not a terribly big race.  If you were a good swimmer and half-decent cyclist, you could find yourself rather alone on the course, hoping you would remember what the next turn was….                                 — John John Walker           Lucent Technologies, Landover, Maryland, USA

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This is an easy one … don’t wear shoes or socks!!! Mike – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am training for a 1/2 marathon at the end of a 1/2 ironman tri in September here in Florida.  I am up to 9-10 miles in 85 degree weather (don’t worry, I carry plenty of water, incorporate water stops, and maximize my shade).  My problem is that my socks and shoes are squishing with sweat towards the end of a long run. This causes my socks to bunch up and creates blisters. I’m not sure what else I could do short of stopping & changing socks.  Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike E. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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Sorry, I should have told you that my name isn’t Abbebe Bikila…. Mike E. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – This is an easy one … don’t wear shoes or socks!!! Mike I am training for a 1/2 marathon at the end of a 1/2 ironman tri in September here in Florida.  I am up to 9-10 miles in 85 degree weather (don’t worry, I carry plenty of water, incorporate water stops, and maximize my shade).  My problem is that my socks and shoes are squishing with sweat towards the end of a long run. This causes my socks to bunch up and creates blisters. I’m not sure what else I could do short of stopping & changing socks.  Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike E. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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I believe this problem was discussed before (a couple weeks ago) so you might want to use Deja.com to look at these old messages.  I’m not sure what people suggested (I do remember someone suggesting a funnel device which attach to your calves which redircts the flow of water around your shoes … not very practical, though!!). Mike – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Sorry, I should have told you that my name isn’t Abbebe Bikila…. Mike E. This is an easy one … don’t wear shoes or socks!!! Mike I am training for a 1/2 marathon at the end of a 1/2 ironman tri in September here in Florida.  I am up to 9-10 miles in 85 degree weather (don’t worry, I carry plenty of water, incorporate water stops, and maximize my shade).  My problem is that my socks and shoes are squishing with sweat towards the end of a long run. This causes my socks to bunch up and creates blisters. I’m not sure what else I could do short of stopping & changing socks.  Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike E. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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I am training for a 1/2 marathon at the end of a 1/2 ironman tri in September here in Florida.  I am up to 9-10 miles in 85 degree weather (don’t worry, I carry plenty of water, incorporate water stops, and maximize my shade).  My problem is that my socks and shoes are squishing with sweat towards the end of a long run. This causes my socks to bunch up and creates blisters. I’m not sure what else I could do short of stopping & changing socks.  Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike E.

I also get Squishy shoes here in Chattanooga, when I run more than 5 miles or so. I wear cool-max socks, and on long runs I make sure they fit good and are realitivly new. My shoes get just as wet but the socks stay in place. Rick

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Mike wrote in part ….My problem is that my socks and shoes are squishing with sweat towards the end of a long run. This causes my socks to bunch up and creates blisters. I’m not sure what else I could do short of stopping & changing socks.  Any suggestions?

On a long run in hot weather, my shoes get so wet, people have actually asked me if it’s raining outside.  Once during Grandma’s marathon, I stopped and took my socks off and wrung them out!  For the last couple of years, I have been wearing Ultimax Ironman Triathlon socks and although my shoes still get soaking wet, no sock bunching or blisters. Jim

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Thanks, I should have searched!!! It looks like I either wear funnels, go barefoot, or keep squishing! Thanks, Mike E. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I believe this problem was discussed before (a couple weeks ago) so you might want to use Deja.com to look at these old messages.  I’m not sure what people suggested (I do remember someone suggesting a funnel device which attach to your calves which redircts the flow of water around your shoes … not very practical, though!!). Mike Sorry, I should have told you that my name isn’t Abbebe Bikila…. Mike E. This is an easy one … don’t wear shoes or socks!!! Mike I am training for a 1/2 marathon at the end of a 1/2 ironman tri in September here in Florida.  I am up to 9-10 miles in 85 degree weather (don’t worry, I carry plenty of water, incorporate water stops, and maximize my shade).  My problem is that my socks and shoes are squishing with sweat towards the end of a long run. This causes my socks to bunch up and creates blisters. I’m not sure what else I could do short of stopping & changing socks.  Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike E. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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I am training for a 1/2 marathon at the end of a 1/2 ironman tri in September here in Florida.  I am up to 9-10 miles in 85 degree

Well, your socks  _are_ going to be soaking wet and your shoes wet and smelly if you run under those conditions! By running in bare feet, the sweat from your feet will naturally disperse, and the wetness and discomfort from sodden socks and smelly shoes will be a thing of the past.  It doesn’t take long to accustom yourself to running barefoot.  It’s more comfortable than running in shoes, you have more control, and it’s healthier for you. Try it.  You might like it. Andrew Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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I am training for a 1/2 marathon at the end of a 1/2 ironman tri in September here in Florida.  I am up to 9-10 miles in 85 degree weather (don’t worry, I carry plenty of water, incorporate water stops, and maximize my shade).  My problem is that my socks and shoes are squishing with sweat towards the end of a long run. This causes my socks to bunch up and creates blisters. I’m not sure what else I could do short of stopping & changing socks.  Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike E. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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Does anyone know of the date for this year’s half IM nearPhiladelphia, PA ?

The race will no longer be held. The local race director has moved on to other ventures and a local group of us have determined that it is unfeasable to continue with it. It’s a shame really, it was a well run race, yes I know, not everyone agrees, but it has been a great run. About 10 years in a row and Ironman Qualifier to boot. — Steve’s Multisport – http://www.stevesmultisport.com/

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Does anyone know of the date for this year’s half IM nearPhiladelphia, PA ?

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Pacific Shoreline Marathon Huntington Beach, California 7:00 AM, January 31, 1999

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – While I admire you as a triathlete,  I am getting tired of you advertising your used goods on RST  since I can’t recall you participating in this newsgroup with comments, advice or race commentary. Stick to  rec.bicycles.marketplace if your only interest is to post articles for sale. This is particularly appropriate for your post  since none of the articles for sale are remotely related to triathlon.

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – For Sale: Merlin Suspension Mountain Bike – will sell bare frame, frame and fork or as complete bike with XT group.  Must sell, all offers considered.. E-mail for more information. Merlin Mountain – will sell bare frame or as complete bike with Mavic group, Grip shift, rigid fork.  Must sell, all offers considered. E-mail for more information. Both of these bikes are in excellent condition. Jeff Devlin

Size? Price? Sheesh. Anthony — "Things that upset a terrier may pass virtually unnoticed by a Great Dane."       Smiley Blanton

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For Sale: Merlin Suspension Mountain Bike – will sell bare frame, frame and fork or as complete bike with XT group.  Must sell, all offers considered.. E-mail for more information. Merlin Mountain – will sell bare frame or as complete bike with Mavic group, Grip shift, rigid fork.  Must sell, all offers considered. E-mail for more information. Both of these bikes are in excellent condition. Jeff Devlin

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Does anyone know of a website or dates for Colorado and Virginia tri’s? Thanks!

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Does anyone know of a website or dates for Colorado and Virginia tri’s? Thanks!

Close to VA (MD): Columbia (MD)   USAT            5/18 Fairfax (VA)    Triathlantic    5/25 Cambridge (MD)  USAT (IMQ)      6/1 Indian Head (MD)Triathlantic    6/29 Roanoke (VA)    Triathlantic    7/20 NorthEast (MD)  Triathlantic    7/27 Contact Brad Jaeger of Triathlantic 410-882-6103 and look for a site at: http://www.triath.com sometime soon.

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Does anyone know of a website or dates for Colorado and Virginia tri’s? Thanks!

Karla: Try the websites for Triathlete and Inside Triathlon at: http://www.triathletemag.com/clndr or http://www.insidetri.com/itcal/calendar.html (more complete) Not mentioned are VA triathlons at VA Beach, Norfolk in Spring and Summer. Tucker Newberry

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I was wondering if any of you know of any triathalon in the Milwaukee or Wisconsin area. Or if there is anyone in the area who has competed in a

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Try the Southeastern WI Triathlete Club. 6536 48th Ave. Kenosha,WI 53142. — As always, we’re trinharder. Mark Alan Petersen & Beth Mackey Petersen               "It is more important to do your best than it is to be the best."

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