thanks for the info I found him in Az. Shane K. Pule, NREMT-P
Brian Stover, from High Point NC, Where the hell are you? Shane Pule Baltimore, MD Shane K. Pule, NREMT-P
Brian Stover, from High Point NC, Where the hell are you? Shane Pule Baltimore, MD Shane K. Pule, NREMT-P
Shane, the last any of us here in Raleigh, NC heard about Brian was that he had moved out somewhere in the southwest and was working on "finding himself". He reportedly either quit, or took a break from, triathlon. He was a pretty tough age grouper around here back in the day… Hope this helps. John Royal Raleigh, NC Before you buy.
This year the Surf & Turf Triathlon was on April 23rd – www.set-upinc.com and the Nelson Bay Triathlon was on May 1st. Contact Jim Davis at The Outer Banks Triathlon was scheduled for yesterday; I don’t know if they held it in the wake of Hurricane Dennis. Hey all- Are there any triathlons in the Outer Banks (NC) in May that anyone knows of? I go there every year in May for vacation and thought it would be nifty if there were any races. (somehow I doubt it since that’s pre tourist season, but hey, I think that’d be the *best* time to have a race). Thanks– Amy — Amy Snyder Hale, GSR Dept of Geology & Planetary Science
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Hey all- Are there any triathlons in the Outer Banks (NC) in May that anyone knows of? I go there every year in May for vacation and thought it would be nifty if there were any races. (somehow I doubt it since that’s pre tourist season, but hey, I think that’d be the *best* time to have a race). Thanks– Amy — Amy Snyder Hale, GSR Dept of Geology & Planetary Science
Geary, Here’s a link I’m absolutely certain will be of interest to you: http://www.triathletemag.com/v4.0/interact/wallpaper/lori_1024.jpg Can you say, "Wallpaper"? Sure you can. — Mark Miller – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Anyone have a scan of it they can send me? I don’t think the local library carries Triathlete magazine.
Some of the better female triathletes wear only black paint. If you don’t believe me check out the cover of Triathlete Magazine. (someone will give you the month) Tri it out, I bet you will pass the men competition like they were standing still. Good Luck;-) D.J. " back to my room to find that issue:-O" (IRONKID)
Omigod, the kid’s saving "issues" in his bottom drawer. No wonder he hasn’t come out of his room for a month. Jason, Mike, Rick: Do Not Send D.J. to his room anymore! C’mon D.J., let’s look at some more Teletubbies. Isn’t LaaLaa cute? Isn’t Tinky-winky cu….no, no, we won’t go there. Ruth Kazez
: Omigod, the kid’s saving "issues" in his bottom drawer. No wonder he Speaking of which, I saw a complete set of Triathlete Magazine issues go for over $500 on Ebay a few weeks ago…. : hasn’t come out of his room for a month. Jason, Mike, Rick: Do Not : Send D.J. to his room anymore! C’mon D.J., let’s look at some more : Teletubbies. Isn’t LaaLaa cute? Isn’t Tinky-winky cu….no, no, we : won’t go there. You shopping for a new toaster too Ruth? ;-) Jason, who had to see what all the fuss was about and watched teletubbies for the first time yesterday. Two observations: 1) What the heck is "Tubby Custard" and who spilled it? 2) With the babytalk they speak, I wouldn’t imagine that’s great for the 1-3 year old crowd just learning to speak correct English… — Jason Mayfield Arlington, VA "No. Try not. Do or do not, there is no ‘try’" – Yoda 188 Days Until Ironman Canada ‘99
You can see the cover by going to www.triathletemag.com and entering the magazine section, then 1998 issues. awp in sd
Wow! I know thhe feeling since we just got back from 2 weeks of skiing at Whistler/Blackcomb. In the past two weeks they had more than 2 meters of fresh powder snow. Simply Amazing skiing 
Emilio I sure hope you also did some BIG AIR! It’s now time to get back into training for IMC! Two weeks OFF, I feel so guilty but it was so much fun:) If only I could now get rid of this sore throath and get back to running instead of the past two weeks’ schedule of eating – skiing – drinking – eating – sleeping!! Happy Training:) Titanik – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Okay, I am on board too. I will even change the name of my company to De Soto Sport Paint Company! Emilio PS. I will be offline for the next week. I will be out of my office from Friday February 19 until Sunday February 28. I will be helicopter snowboarding in Canada! No body in my office will answer my emails. Emilio De Soto II Triathlete/President and Designer De Soto Sport Triathlon Clothing Email me for a free catalog
Some of the better female triathletes wear only black paint. If you don’t believe me check out the cover of Triathlete Magazine. (someone will give you the month) Tri it out, I bet you will pass the men competition like they were standing still. Good Luck;-) D.J. " back to my room to find that issue:-O" (IRONKID) Omigod, the kid’s saving "issues" in his bottom drawer. No wonder he hasn’t come out of his room for a month. Jason, Mike, Rick: Do Not Send D.J. to his room anymore!
Yeah, I thought he was going in there just a little TOO willingly. DJ, just stick to stuff like Bicycling, Sports Illustrated…. NO!! WAIT!!! Mike Tennent "IronPenguin" ‘98 Ironman Canada, 16:17:03
Some of the better female triathletes wear only black paint. If you don’t believe me check out the cover of Triathlete Magazine. (someone will give you the month) Tri it out, I bet you will pass the men competition like they were standing still. Good Luck;-) D.J. " back to my room to find that issue:-O" (IRONKID)
It was the September Issue from last year. I didn’t remembet the date, but I have it in my briefcase and I looke… um… nevermind. Omigod, the kid’s saving "issues" in his bottom drawer. No wonder he hasn’t come out of his room for a month. Jason, Mike, Rick: Do Not Send D.J. to his room anymore! C’mon D.J., let’s look at some more Teletubbies. Isn’t LaaLaa cute? Isn’t Tinky-winky cu….no, no, we won’t go there.
I’ve only seen the teletubbies for five minutes while standing in Stacy Hills’s living room after a ride. I quickly reached my Puke Limit, but Stacy’s infant was enraptured. If they had any gender at all, I could not discern it. Rick "Can’t tell the difference between boy and girl infants, either, at least when they have their diapers on" Denney
Anyone have a scan of it they can send me? I don’t think the local library carries Triathlete magazine. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Some of the better female triathletes wear only black paint. If you don’t believe me check out the cover of Triathlete Magazine. (someone will give you the month) Tri it out, I bet you will pass the men competition like they were standing still. Good Luck;-) D.J. " back to my room to find that issue:-O" (IRONKID) It was the September Issue from last year. I didn’t remembet the date, but I have it in my briefcase and I looke… um… nevermind. Omigod, the kid’s saving "issues" in his bottom drawer. No wonder he hasn’t come out of his room for a month. Jason, Mike, Rick: Do Not Send D.J. to his room anymore! C’mon D.J., let’s look at some more Teletubbies. Isn’t LaaLaa cute? Isn’t Tinky-winky cu….no, no, we won’t go there. I’ve only seen the teletubbies for five minutes while standing in Stacy Hills’s living room after a ride. I quickly reached my Puke Limit, but Stacy’s infant was enraptured. If they had any gender at all, I could not discern it. Rick "Can’t tell the difference between boy and girl infants, either, at least when they have their diapers on" Denney
Is he just too cool, or what?? Extreme sports; top of the mountain. Out of bounds ! Faaaar out ! I will be helicopter snowboarding – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -in Canada! No body in my office will answer my emails. Emilio De Soto II
Just write ‘QR’ in silver over the black paint on your chest and people will simply think you’re doing the whole race in your wetsuit! — Joel Sylvester Longest Day ‘98 12:10:33 Edinburgh Triathletes: www.edintri.u-net.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Think I’ll try the black paint at Woodstock of Triathlon – Wildlfower.
Just write ‘QR’ in silver over the black paint on your chest and people will simply think you’re doing the whole race in your wetsuit! — Joel Sylvester Longest Day ‘98 12:10:33
Talk about psyching out your opponents, can you imagine how demoralized they will be when you pass them on the bike while wearing your "wet suit". I think this is definitely worth a shot.
I am just starting out in triathlons and am trying to figure out what to wear. I am thinking of a Nike two piece tri swimsuit that I can use the top for a sports bra for the bike and run part. I am looking for advice from experienced female triathletes as to what has worked best for you for both comfort and transition. Thanks Tina
Hi, My name is Emilio De Soto and I own De Soto Sport Triathlon Apparel Company. I am not female, but I speak with hundreds of them in order to design the garments we make for triathlons. Send me your address and I will send our new catalog that will be coming out at the beginning of March. Also check out our website at www.desotosport.com. Good luck and welcome to the sport! Emilio De Soto II Triathlete/President and Designer De Soto Sport Triathlon Clothing Email me for a free catalog
I am just starting out in triathlons and am trying to figure out what to wear. I am thinking of a Nike two piece tri swimsuit that I can use the top for a sports bra for the bike and run part. I am looking for advice from experienced female triathletes as to what has worked best for you for both comfort and transition. Thanks Tina
Some of the better female triathletes wear only black paint. If you don’t believe me check out the cover of Triathlete Magazine. (someone will give you the month) Tri it out, I bet you will pass the men competition like they were standing still. Good Luck;-) D.J. " back to my room to find that issue:-O" (IRONKID)
Hmmmm…back to your room to find that issue, huh…I don’t want to know…:^) (just kidding) (I think you need to get that poster that they’re offering of the same thing. Yeah, I noticed.) Kendall – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Some of the better female triathletes wear only black paint. If you don’t believe me check out the cover of Triathlete Magazine. (someone will give you the month) Tri it out, I bet you will pass the men competition like they were standing still. Good Luck;-) D.J. " back to my room to find that issue:-O" (IRONKID)
Think I’ll try the black paint at Woodstock of Triathlon – Wildlfower.
Are you guys serious? Top and bottom just paint? Never thought of that (glad, too!) thanks anyway Tina
Think I’ll try the black paint at Woodstock of Triathlon – Wildlfower.
I can hear all the drafters yelling— " the line forms at the REAR, WOOO WOOO!!!" 
D.J. " Yea I know, Go back to…." (IRONKID)
Okay, I am on board too. I will even change the name of my company to De Soto Sport Paint Company! Emilio PS. I will be offline for the next week. I will be out of my office from Friday February 19 until Sunday February 28. I will be helicopter snowboarding in Canada! No body in my office will answer my emails. Emilio De Soto II Triathlete/President and Designer De Soto Sport Triathlon Clothing Email me for a free catalog
Just looking for a reaction here…..yesterday I ran the US Air Force Marathon, which was my third. During this one I noticed the relay runners early on and they didn’t really bother me until late in the race. Here I was dragging through mile 20 whatever, wondering if I could finish and someone goes flying by me with a blue baton..sort of demoralizing at that point.those around me agreed..and none of the relay runners were wearing anything to indicate fundraising for charity…then in the last 6 miles I noticed even more runners going by looking refreshed like they were out for a sunday stroll and I was even more demoralized. After the race I found out they ran several races at the same time, including a 10k that covered the last 10k of the Marathon…Thanks for letting me blow off steam…and now you can all tell me how wrong I am to think that if its a marathon it should only be a marathon.
You have a valid concern. As I complete preparations for my first marathon, Chicago, I can’t imagine how demoralizing it would be to have a 10k group blasting past me toward the end. These races should be held on a separate day. Randy
Follow up to my own post….Not to belabor the point, I am slow…4:46 time and I was discouraged but look at this from the winner……from the Dayton Daily News article on the race won by Mark Herr/// Herr took an early lead and never gave it up, but he wasn’t sure who was chasing him or how close they were. "I knew there were some good runners behind me," he said, "but I wasn’t wearing my contacts and everything was a blur." There were relay races going on at the same time and that posed another problem. Herr was constantly being challenged by fresh legs, but he didn’t know who the challengers were." "I’d look back and see people moving up on me," he said, "but I couldn’t tell if they were marathoners or relay runners. I’d pull ahead and then another group would move up. I was running a little bit scared most of the race, to tell you the truth."
Just looking for a reaction here…..yesterday I ran the US Air Force Marathon, which was my third. During this one I noticed the relay runners early on and they didn’t really bother me until late in the race. Here I was dragging through mile 20 whatever, wondering if I could finish and someone goes flying by me with a blue baton..sort of demoralizing at that point.those around me agreed..and none of the relay runners were wearing anything to indicate fundraising for charity…then in the last 6 miles I noticed even more runners going by looking refreshed like they were out for a sunday stroll and I was even more demoralized. After the race I found out they ran several races at the same time, including a 10k that covered the last 10k of the Marathon…Thanks for letting me blow off steam…and now you can all tell me how wrong I am to think that if its a marathon it should only be a marathon.
You have a valid concern – one that I share. The Jacksonville Marathon also includes a Half-marathon and a relay division. Altho the runners in each are identified with markings, it isn’t all that easy to distinguish who your fellow "competitors" are, and you can get sucked into pacing someone that isn’t going the whole distance. The first time I ran the race, my initial feelings were similar to yours. But I quickly solved that by labeling the relayers as whimps. <g Mike Tennent "TriBop" ‘98 Ironman Canada, 16:17:03
… even more demoralized. After the race I found out they ran several races at the same time, including a 10k that covered the last 10k of the Marathon…Thanks for letting me blow off steam…and now you can all tell me how wrong I am to think that if its a marathon it should only be a marathon.
Sounds like it might have been better if the 10K folks could start at the same time as the marathon folks – at least everyone would be fresh at the same time. Or maybe have the 10K folks run a different course, even if they need to end up at the same finish line. I agree that it’s a legitimate issue. I’ve been pondering this also from the other side re: a somewhat similar situation. I recently ran as one member of a 3-person triathlon team for a 1/2 Ironman. I felt somewhat guilty running by folks who’d just got off a 60-mile bike ride in our local hills – I can see how it might be depressing or confusing to see people racing by you. This particular race (Tinman Triathlon in Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA) complicates the issue further by having both 1/4 and 1/2 Ironmans in single person and relay teams, and there are out-and-back and loop portions of the course where people are meeting and passing – you really pretty much have to go at your own pace, although they assign the numbers by what combination of the distance and solo/relay you’re doing, and you can somewhat gauge where people are in their race that way. On the other side, participating in this gave me a lot more respect for triathletes, and I’m now tempted to try it all myself someday. It may not be appropriate in larger cities, but in a small city race directors may need to broaden the possible pool of applicants in order to make the race worth running. I can see both sides of this one. Not an easy issue…. Paul — * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * University of Minnesota * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Just looking for a reaction here…..yesterday I ran the US Air Force Marathon, which was my third. During this one I noticed the relay runners early on and they didn’t really bother me until late in the race. Here I was dragging through mile 20 whatever, wondering if I could finish and someone goes flying by me with a blue baton..sort of demoralizing at that point.those around me agreed..and none of the relay runners were wearing anything to indicate fundraising for charity…then in the last 6 miles I noticed even more runners going by looking refreshed like they were out for a sunday stroll and I was even more demoralized. After the race I found out they ran several races at the same time, including a 10k that covered the last 10k of the Marathon…Thanks for letting me blow off steam…and now you can all tell me how wrong I am to think that if its a marathon it should only be a marathon.
I also ran USAF for my third marathon! While I see your point, baton-carriers didn’t bother me. In fact I used it to my advantage. No only did I have company, if only for a short time, but also I had somebody to try and hang onto for a while. Another big difference, was I knew the runners of one of teams and their last runner offered some well-timed encouragement. I also had an added advantage of experiencing the concurrent relay in Columbus, last November and learned to segregate my race from theirs. To your point it was somewhat disheartening to see a long line of runners ahead of me in the last 1.2 miles! — Bill Seiter http://weseiter.home.mindspring.com
Just a thought: If a relay runner goes flying by you at, say mile 24 of a marathon… Then you ran fast enough to stay ahead of a whole relay team for 24 miles, right? What’s the problem? You ought to feel great. Conversely, I once passed a guy on crutches around mile 20. First thought: "Hey, great! Look at that guy doing the marathon on crutches! (he was really pulling in the cheers from the crowd) Second thought: "Hey, how’d he stay ahead of me for 20 miles?" (I assume he started early, but still…) Clint Morrison "Controversy equalizes fools and wise men Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
As an aside to this issue, everyone realizes WHY this is done, right? From an RD’s standpoint, you already have all the road permits, closures, supplies, etc for the marathon, which may or may not draw a large crowd. 10K’s, 5K’s and relay teams on the same course brings in more entrants at no more cost. Economically it makes sense to hold multiple races, which hopefully translates into lower entrance fees for all. Mike Tennent "TriBop" ‘98 Ironman Canada, 16:17:03
I know the feeling, Last year I ran the Bay State Marathon, in MA, a double loop. At about 12 miles, I paced myself with a group of people running only a 1/2 marathon. After the first loop, I suddenly felt very lonely. Bob C.
Great report and congrats on your first 1/2Fe. You certainly survived in tough conditions. Sorry for the makeshift RST sign that nobody could see. I’ll put more effort into it next time. |26 | IMC’96: 10:36:37 | Fe | ‘98 IMC, GCT, BSLT IMC’97: 10:42:53 | | "THE BEST ELEMENT OF RACING"
Great report Yakabo. Nice job on your first 1/2 IM. Have fun at tupper lake, a real nice race. Bring gloves and prepare for cold weather, yes I know it’s July but you’d be amazed. You’ll thank me later for the glove tip. Don’t bother bringing gloves to Clermont however. He he… See you in florida on Oct 25! Tim Hignett Buaidh No Bas http://members.aol.com/hignett/index.html
Yakabo, I must say that I was particularly disappointed that I didn’t get to meet you at Eagleman. You have a great perspective on triathlon and on pushing your body to its limits, in general. In particular, I need you to talk me out of pursuing high-altitude mountaineering! :-) I cannot believe that someone actually moved your stuff!! Evil eye?? If he would’ve done that to my bike (I camped right at the transition area that night and got my choice rack… and pick of the portajohns), I would’ve given him a *black* eye. OK. I jest, but that is something that I hope to never see for myself in this sport, as it will shatter my impression of triathletes as being above all that nonsense. You think that the atmosphere at Eagleman seemed competitive? Show up race morning at USAT Nationals and you’ll think you’re at a funeral! Happy training! Cameron "I’ll be the guy who has no problem finding his bike at USAT Nationals" Martz
The week prior (an externally enforced taper): Uncle Sam decides to send me from DC to Offutt AFB in NE for the week to facilitate a meeting aimed at developing new policy and procedures for my reengineered career field (weather). I
Hello all, I was wondering if there was a List server out there that I could subscribe to? A list server that would update automatically me via E-mail on the latest, issues, events, equipments in the triathlon world.
Well, I don’t know if it is what you want, but the Dead Runner’s Society has a Tri list that is the best place on the internet. We are a group of buddies that do triathlon, not a bunch of tri-nerds talking shop, although some threads can act that way. RST is more factual and gear nerdy in my humble opinion, but hey, I like it here too. — Ironman Canada 1998 Rob Blomquist aka TriDog Seattle, WA http://www.accessone.com/~robb
Hello all, I was wondering if there was a List server out there that I could subscribe to? A list server that would update automatically me via E-mail on the latest, issues, events, equipments in the triathlon world. Let me know.
Hi Everyone, I am relocating to the Bay Area (Lafayette) and will need a Bike Shop, any recommendations? Thanks in advance! Joe Foster
I am relocating to the Bay Area (Lafayette) and will need a Bike Shop, any recommendations? Thanks in advance!
Joe, Try in Danville,the Pedaler (?) next to Forward Motion, a tri store. (which has a good selection of gear). There is just one road in, it is to the left at the T intersection when you get into town. Michael in my tri class is a mechanic there, and he is helpful, ask for him. Most of the shops in the East Bay are for Mt. bikes. I go out of my way to Saratoga, but when I have stopped in for little things, they seem OK. Keep your eyes open, you may see Wendy Ingraham, she’s in that area frequently. Regards, Lee Rudin San Francisco Bay Area Triathlon Training Sites http://www.slip.net/~leeway/
Greetings from Canada As the snow falls I know there are some Northerner’s out there dreaming of the tri season already even though it won’t be until June when we can take the plunge into the lake. Here’s the season sched for those who have been looking for it: Sun May 11 Brick Du in Kitchener Sund May 25 Milton Du — a rookie race Sun June 8 Greater To tri/du Sund June 22 Muskoka Tri/du — 50 Ironman Canada and 20 hawaii spots Sun June 28 Guelph Lake Weekend — aldo rooke race Sun July 13 welland Tri — 2 age group spots for worlds Sun July 20 Kingston sun July 27 Peterborough Sun Aug 10 Barrie Tri/Du Sun Aug 31 Orillia Tri/Du Sun Sept 6 Guelph Tri/Du Sat Sept 20 Niagara on the Lake Du HOpe to see all my fellow canuck friends out there! Happy Tri-ing, Lisa Lynam Triathlete magazine Canadian contributor (check out the Dec issue with the Canadian flag headlining North of the Border!!!) and Aussie feature author in Dec issue. o Lisa Lynam < / / TRI IT Communications –0 / / 93 Park St. W (*)/ (*) / TRI
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Here’s the season sched for those who have been looking for it: Sun May 11 Brick Du in Kitchener Sund May 25 Milton Du — a rookie race Sun June 8 Greater To tri/du Sund June 22 Muskoka Tri/du — 50 Ironman Canada and 20 hawaii spots Sun June 28 Guelph Lake Weekend — aldo rooke race Sun July 13 welland Tri — 2 age group spots for worlds Sun July 20 Kingston sun July 27 Peterborough Sun Aug 10 Barrie Tri/Du Sun Aug 31 Orillia Tri/Du Sun Sept 6 Guelph Tri/Du Sat Sept 20 Niagara on the Lake Du HOpe to see all my fellow canuck friends out there!
Lisa, Any idea if Orilla will be a long course (i.e. half ironman) like it was two years ago? BTW, why did they change Muskoka to such an early season race? Mike Mike Murray Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/collegepark/8329 Phone: School: (416) 960-3961 Home: (613) 542-5796 "The past cannot remember the past. The future cannot generate the future. The cutting edge of this instant right here and now is always nothing less than the totality of everything that there is." Robert M. Pirsig
What a relief! Others a finally begining to understand the ITU problem. For specific information: 1. ITU did not get triathlon into the olympics, and any claim by Les and Company that they did is a documentable lie. The reason triathlon is on the program in Sydney is the Aussies put it on the program without asking ’cause they love the sport, and the IOC just passively went along with it. There is absolutely NO guarantee that it will ever be on the program again, and my sources at IOC … which are very good … say that the current BIGGEST obstacle to it ever being on the program again is Les McDonald! Any intimation by Les that he had anything positive to do with triathlon being on the 2000 program is pure fantasy on his part.
The Aussies do love the sport and I thought that each host country was allowed to select a few demonstration sports to showcase. I thought this was how baseball was introduced in LA in 1984? Please correct me if I am in error on this matter. I am glad to see triathlon get this shot so that "civilians" will stop equated triathlon with only the Ironman. Now if only we could get rid of some sports that are less than Olympian. Who has ballroom dancing medal round tickets I can buy????
4. Mark Sisson is NOT going to be the appointment to ITU for the US anymore. USATriathlon will be happy to accept nominations for a suitable replacement. The litmus test for my vote will be 1) NO DRAFTING PERIOD, and 2) a relentless pursuit of getting rid of Les so that true democracy can be installed.
I nominate Jeffrey Justice. A second, anyone? Katherine Williams
JJ is right. If I thought the USAT Board would approve the resolution to split off I’d introduce it, again. As for now, I’m waiting to see what evolves over the summer. On that note, let me put in a strong endorsement for my fellow board members. As a group they do believe strongly in representing the membership, and the fact that they currently want to try to work within the system to cure the disease represented by Les and Mark through amputation, innoculation, or massive doses of working against these people and their insulting totalitarian dictatorship, speaks highly of their resolve, optimism and willingness to work on YOUR behalf. JJ and I are more cynical than they are as a group, BUT DON’T MAKE THE MISTAKE of selling the USAT Board or Executive Director short. They are very smart, very well informed, very dedicated, and currently working in the interests of 16,000 age groupers they represent. What we can do is to continue to supprort their efforts by posting our opinions here for ITU to read. The one thing that will defeat a totalitarian dictatorship is PUBLIC EXPOSURE. Keep up the questioning, the criticism, and the opinions. Please don’tsell the USAT Board short. There are very dedicated, talented and hard working people there, and they are not ignoring ITU. Stay with us! Criticize the problem…LES MCDONALD and MARK SISSON … ITU can be cured with radical treatment. Cooter
I nominate Jeffrey Justice. A second, anyone? Katherine Williams Still mad a JJ? i knew you two didn’t get along, but isn’t this a little cruel to wush the ITU on JJ
Speaking from my side, I think the matter of "not getting along" has faded quite nicely over the last year. Can’t say I always agree with him, but he has my respect now. Katherine
The ITU isn’t a governing body, it’s a disease.
Far be it from JJ to beat around the bush. My computer screen let out a growl when his post appeared. I’m glad I’m on his side! -Rolf — Rolf "Ironman" Arands, Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering) Dept. of Chem. and Biochem. Eng’g, Rutgers University –These are my highly opinionated views, not Rutgers’–
I nominate Jeffrey Justice. A second, anyone? Katherine Williams
Still mad a JJ? i knew you two didn’t get along, but isn’t this a little cruel to wush the ITU on JJ TriRef p.s. I’ll gladly second.
4. Mark Sisson is NOT going to be the appointment to ITU for the US anymore. USATriathlon will be happy to accept nominations for a suitable replacement. The litmus test for my vote will be 1) NO DRAFTING PERIOD, and 2) a relentless pursuit of getting rid of Les so that true democracy can be installed. I nominate Jeffrey Justice. A second, anyone? Katherine Williams
No thanks Katherine. No interest at all. The ITU isn’t a governing body, it’s a disease. Can anyone think of a virus that has caused more illness in this sport? I say things were better in the pre-ITU glory days. I’m for the dismantling of the entire structure, or USA TRI splitting away, even if it meant no Olympics, ever, and official hearings to consider a one-year banishment from the sport of all ITU E-board members and its American reps. A disease can’t be improved, it can only be eliminated. Any more questions? — JJ Jeffrey Justice Oceanside, CA
4. Mark Sisson is NOT going to be the appointment to ITU for the US anymore. USATriathlon will be happy to accept nominations for a suitable replacement. The litmus test for my vote will be 1) NO DRAFTING PERIOD, and 2) a relentless pursuit of getting rid of Les so that true democracy can be installed. I nominate Jeffrey Justice. A second, anyone?
I would second, but I have another nomination, a man who will be the ANTI-LES, a man who WILL fight for the wishes of the athletes he represents, a man who will force Less and his henchmen out of existence, a man who will represent the true interest of the sport– I nominate TriCooter! (What do ya’ say Paul?) _ – o ’ – __o – </_ ` ‘ – < – __/ /o_ – (()) (()) - / Tri-On The only legal draft should come from hops and barley. WEB (Robert Webster) Waukegan, IL
What a relief! Others a finally begining to understand the ITU problem.
Finally someone in the know making sense! Thanks as always Paul. If you ever need another soapbox, let me know and my web page will be made available to you. I only wish that the ITU would answer some of the charges continually leveled against them here and elsewhere. We all know that people from the ITU are lurking, yet they don’t have the balls to step up to the plate. Isn’t it disturbing to everyone that when Les finally does speak, he rambles on incomprehensibly at times? Marty Marty Miller Proprietor of The Triathlete’s Web http://w3.one.net/~triweb
What a relief! Others a finally begining to understand the ITU problem. For specific information: 1. ITU did not get triathlon into the olympics, and any claim by Les and Company that they did is a documentable lie. The reason triathlon is on the program in Sydney is the Aussies put it on the program without asking ’cause they love the sport, and the IOC just passively went along with it. There is absolutely NO guarantee that it will ever be on the program again, and my sources at IOC … which are very good … say that the current BIGGEST obstacle to it ever being on the program again is Les McDonald! Any intimation by Les that he had anything positive to do with triathlon being on the 2000 program is pure fantasy on his part. 2. The IOC NEVER told Les McDonald to clean up the sport, rein in the word "world", or any other such nonsense. The US members of IOC were asked directly about that, and they LAUGHED OUT LOUD! They have heard this lie so many times from IGB’s that it one of IOC’s biggest jokes! Some individual member of IOC may have said something to Les, who knows … but who cares … it was not official IOC action, and all his bullshit about the word world is exactly that …. BULLSHIT. 3. The reason Les continues in place is because he runs a totalitarian dictatorship and calls it a democracy. The man is afraid of real democracy and truth, because it would expose him as the phony he is. The entire drafting plan is the work of Mark Sisson and Les. Nobody else wants it. Les’ "appointments" (voted on by nobody) support him because they are all afraid of his bullying and the underlying threat to replace them the way he did the Euro uprising several years ago. If a real elected body was put together worldwide, Les would be history in two seconds. This is just a matter of time, now, because those of us who know what a self-serving phony he is are going to continue to expose him right here on the internet until he is history. 4. Mark Sisson is NOT going to be the appointment to ITU for the US anymore. USATriathlon will be happy to accept nominations for a suitable replacement. The litmus test for my vote will be 1) NO DRAFTING PERIOD, and 2) a relentless pursuit of getting rid of Les so that true democracy can be installed. Paul C. Burton USATriathlon Board of Directors
says… Les is a little bit kooky if you ask me. Thank god that the Aussies came up with a series to match the ITU. If you haven’t heard, check out triathlete online. It has all the goods. Respectfully Yours, Josh "I hate the ITU" Allen
A "little" kooky??? I had trouble following most of his rambling answers, and the substance (if there was any) clearly indicated that, among other things, he has a seriously overinflated ego that he is constantly trying to fuel. What was the comment about the French government??? I showed the article to a friend at work who knows nothing about triathlons, and he got a good laugh out of it. Unfortunately, for us Les is no laughing matter. Marty Miller Proprietor of The Triathlete’s Web http://w3.one.net/~triweb
From the depths of college returns Josh Allen, the basher of all. I’ve been absent for a while, but I’ve been lurking….until now. I feel that I should offer a little criticism for Bill…YOU"RE TOO NICE. "Advanced stages of syphilis?!!" Cool. I would have gone for terminal stupidity. Les is a little bit kooky if you ask me. Thank god that the Aussies came up with a series to match the ITU. If you haven’t heard, check out triathlete online. It has all the goods. Respectfully Yours, Josh "I hate the ITU" Allen – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Like many fellow triathletes, I have been following the antics of the ITU over the past couple of years with disbelief. I had always heard about Les McDonald but tended to think most of what was reported was probably exagerated…. Well…after reading the April issue of Inside Triathlon I am amazed. The ITU is not about triathlon; it’s not about the Olympics; it’s not about the athletes; it’s ALL about Les McDonald! Good grief! I have never read such maniacal babbling in all my life – the guy didn’t have a cogent or lucid thought in the entire interview. Can you say ‘advanced stages of syphilis’? How about ‘megalomania’? Jeez, if this is the guy leading triathlon into the 21st century it’s a pretty sad commentary on the state of the sport. And, what does it say about the intestinal fortitude of the professional cadre that they let a tin-horn Napoleon "have his way" with them? So for me at least, half the mystery is settled: Les MacDonald _is_ a certified lunatic – read the interview, it’s surreal! The unanswered part is how he has gotten away with it for so long! Here-here to the pro athletes who are taking a stand against this nut; let’s hope enough of the rest have the stones to bring him to his knees.
Like many fellow triathletes, I have been following the antics of the ITU over the past couple of years with disbelief. I had always heard about Les McDonald but tended to think most of what was reported was probably exagerated…. Well…after reading the April issue of Inside Triathlon I am amazed. The ITU is not about triathlon; it’s not about the Olympics; it’s not about the athletes; it’s ALL about Les McDonald! Good grief! I have never read such maniacal babbling in all my life – the guy didn’t have a cogent or lucid thought in the entire interview. Can you say ‘advanced stages of syphilis’? How about ‘megalomania’? Jeez, if this is the guy leading triathlon into the 21st century it’s a pretty sad commentary on the state of the sport. And, what does it say about the intestinal fortitude of the professional cadre that they let a tin-horn Napoleon "have his way" with them? So for me at least, half the mystery is settled: Les MacDonald _is_ a certified lunatic – read the interview, it’s surreal! The unanswered part is how he has gotten away with it for so long! Here-here to the pro athletes who are taking a stand against this nut; let’s hope enough of the rest have the stones to bring him to his knees. Bill Hughlett Standing by (with flame suit on), waiting to pee on the ITU’s grave .
Triathlete/biathletes – I’m looking for training tips that will help improve my bike split and the ‘rubber-leg’ effect of running immediately after biking. I’ve reached a speed plateau on the bike that I can’t seem to go beyond.
The book "Training and Racing Biathlons" by Mark Sisson is an excellent book that covers endurance, strength, and speed training specifically for biathlons. I think his "brick" workouts will help you overcome the ‘rubber-leg’ effect. — Andy Ross — University of Pennsylvania
Triathlete/biathletes – I’m looking for training tips that will help improve my bike split and the ‘rubber-leg’ effect of running immediately after biking. I’ve reached a speed plateau on the bike that I can’t seem to go beyond. Thanks in advance… Mike Gilson
I competed in triathlons a few years ago and due to a knee injury from running I started racing bikes exclusively. I have just recently started running again with some success so I am looking at competing in some up-coming biathlons. Here are some tips I used for triathlons and for my favorite pasttime, USCF Time Trialing. 1. To help with the bike/run transistion, practice transistions by doing a shorter than usual well paced run followed by a simulated transistion and a shorter than usual well paced bike. This will train your legs for the change in required muscle groups. Also if you haven’t tried one of the forward position seat posts, try one. It seems to help me. 2. To help with the bike split itself a variety of training methods can to be used on a weekly basis. o Power intervals that get you anerobic with good recovery. o Two-a-day rides, morning and afternoon for better quality workouts. o Weight training (if it suits you and if its available). A few times a month you can o Anerobic threshold train for a good time trail distance (40km). These are some of the training methods I use. They may work for you just as well as they do me or they may not. The best method is to try a variety of training techniques until you find out what your body responds best too. Above all listen to your body and make changes slowly over time to avoid injury. Jesus is my Rock and my name is on the Roll !! Steve Jernigan, Intergraph Corp. Huntsville, Al.
Triathlete/biathletes – I’m looking for training tips that will help improve my bike split and the ‘rubber-leg’ effect of running immediately after biking. I’ve reached a speed plateau on the bike that I can’t seem to go beyond. Thanks in advance… Mike Gilson