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Hi, I’m wondering if someone can direct me to a website that lists when upcoming running or triathlon events are being televised. Many thanks, Charlotte

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Try www.BIKESonTV.com.  Usually lists tri.s as well as bike races and other bike stuff.

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Hi there.  I’ve done the race for the past two years and I used to live in San Antonio, so here’s what I remember. There are some sections that are still kind of rough since they aren’t main roads and I don’t think the conditions changed much between ‘98 and ‘99 (other than the rain last year).  They may have done some things to the roads since then, so it might be better now.  The only other thing I remember is a cattle guard that you have to ride over.  Whatever the case, it’s a great race to do and a lot of fun.  Unfortunately it coincides with Half Vineman this year, otherwise I’d love to do it again.  Hope that helps. Kendall – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Has anyone done this race recently?  I did this race in ‘98 but I thought the bike course was very rough.  I was glad that my bike and I made it without falling to pieces.  Anyone experience this? Any idea if the roads have smoothed out? thanks, sore butt in ‘98

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Is this race really on FRIDAY July 7? and does anyone have a web site or email address where I could get some info? Thanks Stephen Adams http://www.TriFind.com

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Is this race really on FRIDAY July 7? and does anyone have a web site or email address where I could get some info?

Stephen, The race is July 9 this year.  I don’t have a web site address for that race but the contact information I have is: Roger Soler Sports  210/366-3701. You might keep checking the calendar on Runner Triathlete News at: http://www.runnertriathletenews.com/calendar/ Good luck, Cary — Cary Purdy http://members.tripod.com/ccpurdy

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Has anyone done this race recently?  I did this race in ‘98 but I thought the bike course was very rough.  I was glad that my bike and I made it without falling to pieces.  Anyone experience this? Any idea if the roads have smoothed out? thanks, sore butt in ‘98

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Has anyone done this race recently?  I did this race in ‘98 but I thought the bike course was very rough.  I was glad that my bike and I made it without falling to pieces.  Anyone experience this? Any idea if the roads have smoothed out? thanks, sore butt in ‘98

I did it last year (‘99) and don’t remember the roads being particularly rough.  However, it poured down rain during the whole race, so my mind was on other things. I live in Houston, so don’t get to Boerne very often.  I do plan on doing the race again this year.  I wouldn’t want to do it all the time, but as a ‘change-of-pace’, I like the format (swim-run-bike). Happy trails, Cary — Cary Purdy http://members.tripod.com/ccpurdy

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Hey Doug – I have been following this thread with some interest and was wondering where you saw the QR Kilo for $1150.  You certainly peaked my interest with that tidbit. TIA Mark Seale

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Got my 1998 QR Kilo last year for $750. It was second-hand but BARELY used. A bike mechanic looked at it, he couldn’t believe how unused the bike was. All this to say the following: look at second-hand bike ads, you can find some great deals. Good luck getting into Hawaii. – Francois Before you buy.

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In article I don’t thing you can really get anything much below $1500 Bull shit man, look at a QR Kilo brand spanking

new, you could ride that at worlds and not look out of place. How about a Scott Waima or somethin’ that’s only

around 1300 canadian, I stand correceted.  You can indeed get a new Kilo for as low as $1150, and that a pretty darn good price for a race ready tri bike (you will need to add pedals).  I’m not familiar with the Scott.  I guess I went overboard with my estimate a little bit.  I must have subconsciously included accessories, spare wheels, shipping, sales tax, etc.  Incidently, I’m not much of a gearhear.  I bought my bike used and even after some upgrades I’m still under $1000 in total investment. My only datum point with the Fuji Aloha shows that it may need a bit of work out of the box.  A guy I know has one but replaced the pedals, aerobars and shifters in order to make it more comfortable and convenient. Cheers, Doug "Boy, that is a good price for a Kilo" Fuller Before you buy.

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I agree with everything Doug says escept one thing.  You can get a FULLY equiped new bike for $1000, the Fuji triathlon bike is $1000. I never road one so I cant say anything about it, but i know it is inexpensive.  You can get a Cannondale tri bike for around $1500 also good luck getting to Hawaii jason

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Try Elite bicycles, they have a bike around the $1100.00 mark that has a frame built out of Easton Ultralite. Thats the top Easton tubeset and what Felt were selling for $1300.00 frameset only ! WHat about Fuji ? LW — Curloo Bicycles web:     http://www.curloo.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Could anyone tell me what to look for and what I might spend on an entry level Tri bike. My goal is to race Hawaii next year. I am trying not to brake my bank account. I appreciate any info you could give me. Thanks Scott

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 To get yourself into something new and reasonably capable, you’ll be looking at somewhere between $2000 and $3000.  I don’t thing you can really get anything much below $1500 (we’re talking fully equipped new) and you can easily spend $4000+.

Bull shit man, look at a QR Kilo brand spanking new, you could ride that at worlds and not look out of place. Never mind the clearances they got goin on, How about a Scott Waima or somethin’ that’s only around 1300 canadian, again, kick ass bike You spend 2000$ you’re either talking aero tubing and 105, or nice frame and ulltagra or better, neither of which are necessary for anyone racing rec. or even semi-pro.. S.S.

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Could anyone tell me what to look for and what I might spend on an entry level Tri bike. My goal is to race Hawaii next year. I am trying not to brake my bank account. I appreciate any info you could give me. Thanks Scott  

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Could anyone tell me what to look for and what I might spend on an entry level Tri bike. My goal is to race Hawaii next year. I am trying not to brake my bank account.

I get it.  You wrote "brake" instead of "break" since a brake is something on a bike.  That’s funny…and I’m a wise guy, please accept my apologies Anyway, answers to this will vary wildly (and widely for that matter). Racing in Hawaii is a lofty goal and you won’t find too many entry level bikes among the qualifiers.  If you don’t know too much about bikes at the moment but are eager to get going with something, I would recommend spending as little as possible on a used road bike (or tri bike if you can find one), or use whatever you might have at the moment, in order to introduce yourself to the wonderful world of bicycles. As you become more knowledgeable about bikes by using resources like RST, triathlon web sites, triathlon magazines, your LBS and other triathletes, start doing your homework on what you might like for a bike.  You might search for a decent used bike if price is really an issue.  To get yourself into something new and reasonably capable, you’ll be looking at somewhere between $2000 and $3000.  I don’t thing you can really get anything much below $1500 (we’re talking fully equipped new) and you can easily spend $4000+. I’ll spare you my opinions as the moment, but let me know if you want me to continue my pontifications (off-list might be best). — Cheers, Doug Fuller IMLP-99 Before you buy.

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A while ago I read some great articles on heartrate.  All sorts of stuff about levels I, II, III, and IV.  It said stuff about what the percentages of max heart rate were for each level of intensity and what kind of training each was used for.  Lots of good and helpful heartrate information.  As captain of my cross country team next year I’ve been telling the guys all about this HRM stuff.  I know the basics of training at different intensities for different distances and for different amounts of time.  I would like to go back and review all of the info that I had read to get the specifics of it to design workouts.  Most of us are getting HRM’s (most being 3 out of the 5 that actually serious about running and are going to be training with me this summer) so it would be good to have the specifics of training with a HRM.  Do you know of any good HRM resources or info that would contain what I want to know???  I can’t seem to find all the stuff that I read anywhere…. looked through all of my old Transition Times, Triathlete, Inside Triathlon and my personal athletic library and can’t find it anywhere!!! I know you probably don’t know the exact source where I read about this stuff but any info would help.  Any help please?? Thanks in Advance,                 Salvador Santolcuito III

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Do you know of any good HRM resources or info that would contain what I want to know? Thanks in Advance,                 Salvador Santolcuito III

Sal, I’m going to pass on the same information I did to one of you previous postings. See Sally Edwards books. She is the formost expert in training with the heart rate monitors. She has a degree in exercise physiology and is a world ranked endurance athlete at age 50! It sounds as though you are ready for her book Heart Zone Training (10.95). Her newest book, Smart Heart (24.95) isn’t currently listed on her website http://www.heartzone.com. These books are available at major books stores or directly from her website. Don’t forget about proper training plans. If you are cross country runners, you are in the offseason and training should be geared to that period until preseason begins. You want to peak at the appropriate time, not before the season ends. Bill Stainbrook physical educator, endurance athlete and coach

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Try our web site at http://www.pursuit-performance.com.au I’m sure you will find what you are looking for… Mike – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Do you know of any good HRM resources or info that would contain what I want to know? Thanks in Advance,                 Salvador Santolcuito III Sal, I’m going to pass on the same information I did to one of you previous postings. See Sally Edwards books. She is the formost expert in training with the heart rate monitors. She has a degree in exercise physiology and is a world ranked endurance athlete at age 50! It sounds as though you are ready for her book Heart Zone Training (10.95). Her newest book, Smart Heart (24.95) isn’t currently listed on her website http://www.heartzone.com. These books are available at major books stores or directly from her website. Don’t forget about proper training plans. If you are cross country runners, you are in the offseason and training should be geared to that period until preseason begins. You want to peak at the appropriate time, not before the season ends. Bill Stainbrook physical educator, endurance athlete and coach

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: Anyone out there know of any tri-clubs located in the Denver area? We : moved about two months ago and were looking for a club. – What exactly, is the purpose of a triathlon club, and what are

     the benefits?  Something I’ve never quite understood. – richd   Home Page: http://www-leland.stanford.edu/~twm/TTH.html

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Anyone out there know of any tri-clubs located in the Denver area? We moved about two months ago and were looking for a club. Thanks Mike

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    Mike,    I live in Lakewood. Been here for 4 years. No clubs that I know of. Where did you come from, because this state is not the best for triathletes if you are into racing.     They just cancelled the Colorado West Duathlon (first event of the year) because they only had 13 people signed up by the time the race director had to make commitments on food, traffic control, permits, etc.     The last two years at least half the events did not bother to send results to USAT, consequently, you would have had to done tris in other states if you had any desire to see your name in the national rankings to compare yourself around the country.     Colorado might be a good place to train (debatable) but it is not the place to be if you are into doing events, unless a handful a year is enough for you.     Bah, humbug!!    I came from New Orleans. More races, better races. Ken

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Anyone out there know of any tri-clubs located in the Denver area? We moved about two months ago and were looking for a club. Thanks Mike

Mike, I’m pretty active in the Boulder triathlon community. There is currently no tri club in the Denver/Boulder area. I just started triathlons last year, and all my training partners are associated with Boulder Aquatic Masters (BAM) the local swim team. We have about 150 members, over 25 coached practices per week, and probably half of us are triathletes (at least 50 anyway). Dave Scott’s sister, Jane, is head coach, and she is really very good because she understands triathletes needs. We have people from as far away as Denver coming up to train with us. And, of course, in the summer time our ranks balloon as the pros come in to train. You’ll find the triathletes in Boulder friendly, fun, competative and numerous. But they are also a very independent lot. It’s sometimes hard to find 3 other people to ride with on Saturday morning after swim practice. We’re all out there riding, and we all start within an hour of each other, and we all head in similar directions for similar times, and often pass each other up on the road. But we just haven’t been able to put it together. We have had a triathlon committee in BAM, with Dave as the chairman, but it sort of fizzled out. Dave’s schedule is not conducive to regular meetings. Currently, there is a core group of us who want to start a club. We just got a copy of the booklet that USAT publishes on starting a club, and I’m the only one who has read through it so far.  So we’re going to give it a serious attempt now. Unfortunately, I’m moving to San Diego later this summer, so there will be one less helping hand. If you are interested in swimming with us or joining a group ride, sharing rides and rooms at the races, helping with the club or if you just want info, email me or give me a call at 440-4209 (H) or 530-1600 (W). Bob

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   I’ve just purchased a new bike that has deep rim wheels.  When I tried to measure the air pressure in them using my Zefal tire gauge on the valve extenders (presta valves), I couldn’t get a reading.  If I removed the valve extenders, the valve is too short to use the gauge.  Does anyone know if you can do this?    Also, when I started pumping up the tires, there seemed to be a lot of air leakage around the valve extenders.  Is this common?  I thought about wrapping teflon tape around the valve before putting on the extenders. Any thoughts?    Thanks,

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  I’ve just purchased a new bike that has deep rim wheels.  When I tried to measure the air pressure in them using my Zefal tire gauge on the valve extenders (presta valves), I couldn’t get a reading.  If I removed the valve extenders, the valve is too short to use the gauge.  Does anyone know if you can do this?   Also, when I started pumping up the tires, there seemed to be a lot of air leakage around the valve extenders.  Is this common?  I thought about wrapping teflon tape around the valve before putting on the extenders.

Teflon tape is a common solution to the leaking problem.  I haven’t found an extender that works very well, other than the ones that come with the Campy wheels (i.e. Shamals) where you actually remove the valve assembly from the tube (or tubular tire) and install it on the extender which is then installed on the tube/tire. If the valve extends though the rim without an extender, you should be able to use a presta-schraeder adaptor on it.  The adaptor screws onto the "cap" threads only, so not much of the stem needs to be showing. Of course, you’ll have to use a schraeder pump, but since I’ve got one, this is how I fill up my own deep dish wheels. Mark Hickey Habanero Cycles http://www.cynetfl.com/habanero Home of the $675 ti frame

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I agree with the other responses, most extenders leak or are a hassle.  I solved the problem by buying tubes that come with extra long valve cores. No more extenders needed!  Inside Triathlon has an ad in the back for a company called Aerotubes that sells the long stem tubes.  

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   I’ve just purchased a new bike that has deep rim wheels.  When I tried to measure the air pressure in them using my Zefal tire gauge on the valve extenders (presta valves), I couldn’t get a reading.  If I removed the valve extenders, the valve is too short to use the gauge.  Does anyone know if you can do this?

Buy a pump with a gauge on it.    Also, when I started pumping up the tires, there seemed to be a lot of air leakage around the valve extenders.  Is this common?  I thought about wrapping teflon tape around the valve before putting on the extenders.

The teflon tape works great.  You may want to call Steve’s Multisport to see if he has the new inner tubes with the extended valves.  You will avoid the use of teflon and you will be able to use your gauge. Regards, Carlos Torres de Navarra Coral Gables, Florida

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  I’ve just purchased a new bike that has deep rim wheels.  When I tried to measure the air pressure in them using my Zefal tire gauge on the valve extenders (presta valves), I couldn’t get a reading.  If I removed the valve extenders, the valve is too short to use the gauge.  Does anyone know if you can do this?   Also, when I started pumping up the tires, there seemed to be a lot of air leakage around the valve extenders.  Is this common?  I thought about wrapping teflon tape around the valve before putting on the extenders. Any thoughts?   Thanks,

Teflon tape works great as a sealant around the valve extender connection. As for the pressure guage, I assume you must be using an extender that just screws on over the open valve. Some of the newer extenders ( UFO, for one) actually remove the valve assembly,and relocate it at the outer end of the extender. This makes filling, releasing, and checking pressure much easier. Also, if you are using clinchers, I have seen ads for tubes with extra long valve stems. Andrew Peabody Coconut Grove. — Internet Communications Of America

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I agree with the other responses, most extenders leak or are a hassle.  I solved the problem by buying tubes that come with extra long valve cores. No more extenders needed!  Inside Triathlon has an ad in the back for a company called Aerotubes that sells the long stem tubes.

Vittoria make tubes with long stems (51mm). I’ve just put one in a Vento and it sure beats messing around with the adaptor. The adaptor isn’t so bad but if you only put them on to pump up the tyre and then remove them, the little rubber o-ring breaks and then it leaks. Bob

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  I’ve just purchased a new bike that has deep rim wheels.  When I tried to measure the air pressure in them using my Zefal tire gauge on the valve extenders (presta valves), I couldn’t get a reading.  If I removed the valve extenders, the valve is too short to use the gauge.  Does anyone know if you can do this?

Three solutions.   1) Zipp and others make tubes with longer stems that are specifically designed for deep rim wheels.  One suggested source would be John Cobb’s Bicycle Sports.  The address and phone number are  288 Southfield  Shreveport, LA  71105  800-365-2453. 2) UFO makes a valve extender so you can use your existing tube. 3) You can buy a presta-schrader adapter ( < $2 ) and pump/measure your tires using schrader compatible equipment.  This is what I do.   Also, when I started pumping up the tires, there seemed to be a lot of air leakage around the valve extenders.  Is this common?  I thought about wrapping teflon tape around the valve before putting on the extenders. Any thoughts?   Thanks,

Teflon tape is exactly what you should use. CST-3: Analytical Quality & Chemical Info Mgt    Los Alamos National Lab _-           -_    Group Leader, CST-3      -__       __-                                     /    cis:      72410,3372         /  

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-all sorts of good stuff about clincher-deep rim solutions- I’m interested in what’s the best solution for deep-rim tubular wheels.  I just got a deal on a tubular HED CX, so are there tubular tires with long valve stems, or is it teflon tape all the way? and on another note, which tire?  is there anything semi-economical worth getting?  of course a main point about tubulars is saving weight. thanks for any help. cheers, v — Vaughn Cooper Center for Microbial Ecology, Michigan State University East Lansing MI 48824 (517) 353-3953/3955 voice/fax

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Hi everybody, I was just wondering which man was the first to break the 8 hour mark in the Ironman length triathlon?  How many people have done it since? Thanks, Lindsay

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Hi everybody, I was just wondering which man was the first to break the 8 hour mark in the Ironman length triathlon?  How many people have done it since? Thanks, Lindsay

The first (and only) sub-8 hour Ironman was Lothar Leder at this year’s Ironman Germany with a 7:57:02. I have seen unverified reports that the bike course was short by about 3 Km. Whether this is true or not, I don’t know. It is still an incredible feat, but the way the Germans are racing this record may not hold up for long. Andrew Peabody Miami Beach — Internet Communications Of America

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Hi everybody, I was just wondering which man was the first to break the 8 hour mark in the Ironman length triathlon?  How many people have done it since? Thanks, Lindsay The first (and only) sub-8 hour Ironman was Lothar Leder at this year’s Ironman Germany with a 7:57:02. –<snip–

See this months Triathlete– He’s on the cover. Richard Wagers

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Hi everybody, I was just wondering which man was the first to break the 8 hour mark in the Ironman length triathlon?  How many people have done it since? Thanks, Lindsay

At Ironman Germany (Europe) this year (1996) Lothar Leder (Germany) became the first triguy to go under 8 hours. He went 7:57:03 or so. not bad for a 25 year old. triMUD

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As a video/photographic salesperson in Dallas/FTW area I can tell you that the 500 is discontinued for a long time as far as I know.  While your in LA check out a store in Westwood called Bel Air Camera and Video and check out the cameras.  They are fair and a good place to do business. –

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Hi, I know this is nothing to do with Triathlon, but you guys are the only people I know in LA. I am passing through LA on my way to London in a couple of months and I am looking at buying a camera along the way. If someone gets a chance, can they look in a camera shop and find the price for a Canon EOS 500? Cheers, dt.  http://www.actrix.gen.nz/users/thomsond/index.html (home)  The NZ Triathlon Pages  http://www.actrix.gen.nz/users/thomsond/nztri.html

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My soon to be wife, Labrador Retriever, and I are moving to Boulder in August so I can earn my M.B.A.  Anyway I would like to know what triathlon teams are out there, which bike shops cater to triathletes, where to swim, good training rides, and places to hang out. I appreciate any response and information.  

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Your in luck- Boulder is a hotbed for triathlon training. Pools- Scott Carpenter, Spruce Street and East Boulder Rec Center all have masters swim sessions. You’ll be in all types of company with pros coaching and giving seminars. I think Dave Scott’s sister coaches at Scott Carpenter. It is an excellant program. All are public and inexpensive. Bike Shops- Louisville Cyclery, Morgul Bizmark, University Bikes, Cycle Logic and High Wheeler are all good in that order. You should meet people to take you at these places. Other attractions- Massage Therapists- Joan Johnson or Melissa Emmer specialize on athletes, Moes Bagels and Vic’s coffee specialize on the carbo-bagel and the caffiene. Good luck!

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My soon to be wife, Labrador Retriever, and I are moving to Boulder in August so I can earn my M.B.A.  Anyway I would like to know what triathlon teams are out there, which bike shops cater to triathletes, where to swim, good training rides, and places to hang out.

If you are a student at CU then there is the CU triathlon club. A very good friend of mine is the coach. Other than that there is not a triathlon club team here. (Maybe u can start one) However, the thing to do is join the masters swimming run by the city at the various (indoor and outdoor) city pools. There you can make friends and find triathletes from all over the world that either live here year round (like myself, burrr..) or just come here to train in the summer. Then is up to you bud. Bring your oxigen tank. Just kidding. See ya later. Luis Vargas

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I am interested in learning about other Internet resources, including discussion groups, related to running.  Can anyone help?

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I am interested in learning about other Internet resources, including discussion groups, related to running.  Can anyone help?

misc.fitness ?.?.triathalon

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I am interested in learning about other Internet resources, including discussion groups, related to running.  Can anyone help? misc.fitness ?.?.triathalon

How about the dead runners’ society? For information on this mailing list, send email to: Tom Carminati U S WEST Advanced Technologies

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: I am interested in learning about other Internet resources, including : discussion groups, related to running.  Can anyone help? : misc.fitness : ?.?.triathalon rec.sport.triathlon, I believe (is the group name misspelled?)

You dun gud( I had to peek in the .newsrc file) turn off the charm, it’s too damn bright  -SK

– Doug Freese    All opinions are mine

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: I am interested in learning about other Internet resources, including : discussion groups, related to running.  Can anyone help? : misc.fitness : ?.?.triathalon rec.sport.triathlon, I believe (is the group name misspelled?) turn off the charm, it’s too damn bright  -SK

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: I am interested in learning about other Internet resources, including : discussion groups, related to running.  Can anyone help? : misc.fitness : ?.?.triathalon rec.sport.triathlon, I believe (is the group name misspelled?)

For Hash House Harriers, there is the newsgroup alt.hash.house.harriers I suggest all information collected on this topic be added to the FAQ. Marty Moore —    The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the University of      North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Campus Office for Information         Technology, or the Experimental Bulletin Board Service.            internet:  laUNChpad.unc.edu or 152.2.22.80

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