tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58977472011-10-06T09:23:36.052-07:00TrilogueTopics in the sport of triathlon and other multisport activities - pointers and comments on events, athletes, results, equipment, skills etc.Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comBlogger721100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-88109947253820598432009-11-05T09:45:00.000-08:002009-11-05T09:49:15.879-08:00Humorous new triathlon book from Frazz creator Jeff Mallett:
Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-57155319378539508062008-03-13T10:43:00.000-07:002008-03-13T10:49:38.576-07:00On the topic of driver awareness....this is pretty interesting, I think I've seen it before, but with the latest tragedies, it's worth spreading around again: do the test . Say, wasn't there supposed to be some law about driving with a handheld cell phone in California going into effect pretty soon? Not that hands free is statistically that much (any?) better, but maybe the hassle of going Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1172187941608305512007-02-22T15:43:00.000-08:002007-02-22T15:46:53.600-08:00A nice interview with 7 time Western States Endurance Run winner Scott JurekArchivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1157759924456733192006-09-08T16:43:00.000-07:002006-09-08T16:58:44.466-07:00Getting a bit weary of the same old swim-bike-run-done? How about the Survival of the Shawangunks, which is coming up this weekend - sold out for the year so no last minute road trip possibilities unfortunately. How gnarly is this? 30 mile uphill bike, followed by 4 runs broken up by 3 lake swims - you've got to carry (or just wear) your shoes across the lakes. A limit of 150 participants. Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1157758805229492532006-09-08T16:25:00.000-07:002006-09-08T16:42:17.870-07:00Today's book - "Absolute Beginner's Guide to Half Marathon Training", by Heather Hedrick, apparently a fairly accomplished triathlete - the book is oriented toward beginning runners rather than triathletes. A friend who recently completed her first half marathon loaned us her copy to look over. Except for the picture on the cover having a freakishly large head on a normal sized body, it's a Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1152576776731942002006-07-10T17:02:00.000-07:002006-07-10T17:12:56.746-07:00 Ironman Canada will no longer allow people to sign friends up for the following year's event on the day after the race. I think that's a good thing, but it's not clear whether that will really result in there being a significant number of slots available by lottery online in the following weeks. Certainly it's better for the local economy since those intent on getting in will have to show up Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1152576145554779712006-07-10T17:00:00.000-07:002006-07-10T17:02:25.573-07:00 Peter Reid retires from racing...again. This time he means it - sounds like he'll be happier. An extremely talented athlete, built for Ironman. Best of luck to him for the future!Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1130862077765422112005-11-01T08:15:00.000-08:002005-11-01T08:21:17.776-08:00Book of the day: I first read this book about 20 years ago, I received it as a gift from someone who knew I was into cycling - it's not about racing - far from it. Barbara and Larry Savage rode around the world...slowly but with great depth to their experience. Anyone who considers themselves a true cycling aficionado will have read this book, not just Lance's books. Here's an amazon link:
Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1128618606182336992005-10-06T10:05:00.000-07:002005-10-06T10:10:06.186-07:00What muscle did I pull? Here's a great online resource, a directory of muscles with graphics and notes about how they interact.Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1126220884327697482005-09-08T16:06:00.000-07:002005-09-08T16:08:04.333-07:00The good sister Madonna Buder completed Ironman Canada, the first 75+ woman to finish an Ironman. Gordo's mom wrote an article about it over on XTRI. Congratulations to the tri-ing nun - you are awesome!Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1125361709265023132005-08-29T17:09:00.000-07:002005-08-29T17:28:29.270-07:00Props to Simon Lessing for finishing Ironman Canada even though he blew up a bit and didn't win. The online coverage indicated he was conserving some on the bike - maybe he swam too hard staying with Sibbersen. Good on Chris Lieto for pulling out the win after riding the hell out of the bike course and managing to hold off a fast running Vuckovic. Karen Holloway also broke out to win the Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1124910026755444832005-08-24T11:39:00.000-07:002005-08-24T12:01:52.520-07:00Sanctioning Battle Heats Up - Rumor has it that to validate a lottery slot for Kona in 2006, you'll have to finish not just any half ironman or longer race, but a Global Tri Group sanctioned race. How's that going to work for International lottery entrants? Will GTG really have a sufficient presence worldwide by next spring? And no domestic slot validation at, say, Wildflower - that seems a Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1124835779911163842005-08-23T15:16:00.000-07:002005-08-23T15:27:19.436-07:00RunnersWeb.com has a nice article on Heather Fuhr, the Canadian Ironman competitor who recently won Ironman USA Lake Placid for the fifth time. The interviewer was fellow Canadian and "former World-ranked Ironman competitor" Lynne Bermel, who I hadn't heard of, or perhaps had forgotten, and a little digging led to another Runnersweb.Com article, an interview with Lynne herself from 1999.Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1124491086845401442005-08-19T15:34:00.000-07:002005-08-19T15:38:06.850-07:00The Earliest Days - stumbled on this post which popped up as a "related link" in gmail:
Jack Johnstone's Early History of Triathlon
Set the wayback machine for the early 1970's on Mission Bay and check out the details of the early multi-leg swim/run races which eventually morphed into the first known swim-bike-run in September of 1975!Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1110473064412669562005-03-10T08:38:00.000-08:002005-08-19T15:40:34.866-07:00Cool book of the day - I'm stoked this book is back in print, because just like the review says it's the kind of thing you lend to a friend and then never get back, which is exactly what happened to me. It's a great motivating read for any runner, triathlete, or really any active sports participant of any kind. Highly recommended, certainly worth the price of a movie, and once you're done you Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1108422326495448742005-02-14T15:02:00.000-08:002005-02-14T15:05:26.496-08:00Lots of triathlon memorabilia up for auction to benefit the community of Phuket which was impacted by the Tsunami.Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1105541706424951512005-01-12T06:43:00.000-08:002005-01-12T07:33:56.506-08:00It's a shame - the Spanish tradition of siesta, rather than taking over the world as it should, is on the way out according to several recent articles . How great would it be for the typical morning-training, hard working age grouper if it were the other way around and afternoon naps (without having to work late to make up for it) were de rigueur? Get up, go to masters swimming, then hit Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1105473481017069512005-01-11T11:52:00.000-08:002005-01-11T11:58:01.016-08:00New Lance interview on NPR which you can download here, including some commentary on the team presentation. The Discovery Team web site is up.Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1105127954993381112005-01-07T11:52:00.000-08:002005-01-07T12:01:01.960-08:00Well what do you know - the mythical Garmin Forerunner 301 with heart rate monitor exists and will be available shortly. I freaked when I saw that a replacement HR transmitter strap from Garmin is over $100, worried that it would be like all my various Polar units which don't have field replaceable batteries, but the 301 battery is in fact a replaceable CR2032 3 volt with a lifetime of about Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1105037911656825212005-01-06T10:51:00.000-08:002005-01-06T11:08:44.726-08:00Do you travel? Do you work out? Paul Huddle & Jim Kaese wrote a guide called the Athletic Minded Traveler which will undoubtedly help you out. Many favorable reviews and it's dirt cheap - I'm going to buy a few tonight at their first signing at Borders and send them to my traveling tri geek friends. Click the cover image to check it out at Amazon.
Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1105037319193423582005-01-05T10:41:00.000-08:002005-01-06T11:07:24.716-08:00 Interesting article in the SF Gate today about Dean Karnazes, an amazing and unstoppable ultra freak of the finest kind. I'll pass on the Hydro Bronc stunt, I think I'd prefer to swim or kayak. Not sure how long that link will last before it rots, but of course Dean's also got a web site.
The (non ghost written) book referenced in the article isn't out yet but it sounds worth a read. Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1097704632577207122004-10-13T14:53:00.000-07:002004-10-13T14:57:12.576-07:00Kona's in 3 days. I pick Lessing to either win or DNF. If Lessing DNFs, Macca will win or DNF. He won't muddle through to another "character building" finish if he blows up. If neither of those dudes win, it will be Peter Reid. Women - Kraft from Badmann and Bentley. Hey, Karen Smyers is racing! That's cool.Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1093457063982074802004-08-25T10:47:00.000-07:002004-08-25T11:07:14.006-07:00 Triathletes Behind the Mic - Former world #1 Siri Lindley is commentating for both Women's Field Hockey and Triathlon at the Athens Games
Water Polo silver medalist turned elite triathlete Julie Swail has the duty for the polo pool.
Speaking of commentators, is it just me or is diving expert Cynthia Potter a dead ringer for actress Holly Hunter, vocally speaking wise? Man that Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1093455959017044712004-08-25T10:33:00.000-07:002004-08-25T10:47:35.736-07:00The women's Olympic Triathlon in Athens, Greece was won by Austria's Kate Allen, coming from behind with a wicked run split. Second was Australian Loretta Harrop. No web sites for either of these gals, much to the dismay of their sponsors I'm sure. Coming in for the Bronze was the USA's Susan Williams, the third and final qualifier. A few tidbits about Susan are here. All 3 should take Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1089397097986908612004-07-09T11:17:00.000-07:002004-07-09T11:18:17.986-07:00Yet another Triathlon oriented Frazz cartoonArchivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1085683473488235852004-05-27T11:29:00.000-07:002004-05-27T11:44:33.486-07:00It's not like you heard it here first, but how about that Simon Lessing for top dog in Kona in 2004? With his swim/run based win at Disney half and with the seemingly bike-leg-negating "stagger rule" in place, who knows. Dude needs to get himself a web page, assuming he has some sponsors that care about publicity. On the other hand, Michellie Jones won Ralph's and even though she was fairlyArchivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1085682316545981992004-05-27T11:22:00.000-07:002004-05-27T11:25:16.546-07:00As happens from time to time, the comic strip Frazz touches on endurance sports in a recent episode. The author, Jeff Mallett, an avid cyclist and triathlete, was recently interviewed by Inside Triathlon. Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1079380727764746202004-03-15T11:58:00.000-08:002004-03-15T12:02:23.263-08:00Here's a nifty feature buried on cyclingnews.com about some of the American pros training together in Spain. Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1076633547966187262004-02-12T16:52:00.000-08:002004-02-12T16:54:59.310-08:00Empo's been busy, and it looks like there might be a chance in the offing to get the house in order at USAT. Whatever your position, be sure to vote when the time comes!Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1076628705602067682004-02-12T15:31:00.000-08:002004-02-12T15:34:34.950-08:00Whad'ya know...Simon Whitfield's kind of an environmentalist! Interesting article that spans altitude tents to organic gardening, courtesy of Triman, a much more prolific blogger than I.Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1076626531830402832004-02-12T14:55:00.000-08:002004-02-12T14:58:52.356-08:00USAT Age Group rankings for 2003 can be found here. Congrats to the All Americans and Honorable Mention athletes! Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1076626288162536592004-02-12T14:51:00.000-08:002004-02-12T14:54:29.076-08:00For anybody who's using the Garmin Forerunner - there is a new software update available on the Garmin web site...this is a new release for the unit itself (version 3.0) with a couple of enhancements and bug fixes - not the logging software that is still pending release. Installation of the new software version is pretty straightforward, you just download a .exe file, hook your unit's interface Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1075773574204891442004-02-02T17:59:00.000-08:002004-02-02T18:04:31.640-08:00No time for a full length masters swim workout? If you can still get to the pool at lunch for a half an hour or so in the water bracketed by a few minutes on each side for changing and showering, and then eat your lunch at your desk, try this workout which I call 5x5, it is easy to remember, goes by really quickly and will at least keep your feel for the water going, along with a bit of swim Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1075772993276440222004-02-02T17:49:00.000-08:002004-02-02T17:52:28.640-08:00Once again Bob Mionskecomes through with some interesting legal news - this time a case in Ohio appealed by attorney Steve Magas, with a positive result for cyclists.Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1074114675863855362004-01-14T13:06:00.000-08:002004-01-14T13:13:31.373-08:00Hey, you think you are tough? Nahh...How about Dean Karnazes...he's tough. And a good soul. After checking out that third party description of his exploits, you might enjoy these first person accounts of some of his solo attempts at The Providian Relay to raise awareness for Organ Donation: 1995, 2002, 2003. Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1073680050853992552004-01-09T12:23:00.000-08:002004-01-09T12:27:51.090-08:00Rick Warner makes some insightful comments related to the recent mountain lion attack on mountain bikers in Orange County, CA. Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1073674162236777432004-01-09T10:36:00.000-08:002004-01-14T13:20:01.420-08:00Rant - at IM Florida, 12.5 percent of the field got a penalty. But, fully 20% (20 of 100) of
the Hawaii Qualifiers got penalties. That is ridiculous. Firstly you should not be able to claim a slot if you got penalized (especially twice), but shy of that strict standard, 4:00 is obviously not enough of a deterrent. On the off chance it was a bad call, and you are really that fast, you'll Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1072741392457313412003-12-29T15:30:00.000-08:002003-12-29T15:44:34.026-08:00Tom Demerly has a nice piece on riding with Normann Stadler and Scott Molina - I'm not sure how much I buy the statement that Stormin' Normann is salaried in the "high 6 figures" since it's my understanding that only superstar cyclists pull down that kind of cash, certainly not second tier (you're not first tier until you win Kona) pro triathletes, but what do I know... anyway it's a good Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1072218066178302042003-12-23T14:14:00.000-08:002003-12-23T14:34:17.496-08:00 Weather Report - I used to just link to weather.com by zip code to see the local radar and judge the odds of precipitation before heading out for a ride - but someone just pointed me to the NOAA national doppler radar map - this is one sweet page for checking the dumpage propensity for your area - no ads, nice zoomable animations (click "Loop" on the left side menu once you've found your localArchivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1072209644977261632003-12-23T11:36:00.000-08:002003-12-23T12:09:10.390-08:00 Swim/Bike/Run for today - first here's some slightly amusing coverage about a mano-a-mano (which means Hand to Hand by the way, not Man to Man) 200 meter freestyle showdown between the great Ian Thorpe and an Aussie radio DJ. On to the bike - dimunitive hammer dog Tyler Hamilton, ex of CSC and now sporting essentially the same colors as ye olde Team@Internet riding for Phonak, has Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1070956088851666712003-12-08T23:48:00.000-08:002003-12-08T23:48:20.550-08:00Did you watch the show? Were you confused by Al Trautwig talking about the aerodynamic advantage of the chase pack because you thought Ironman racing was draft-illegal? Yeah, me too. Also, memo to the guy trying to help the passed out dude - if you come across me semi conscious and lying on my back with my head on the tarmac please don't try to pour water into my mouth until I'm a little moreArchivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1070955248614032822003-12-08T23:34:00.000-08:002003-12-08T23:50:41.580-08:00 Forerunner is OK! - rumors of its dihydrogen monoxide allergy have apparently been greatly exaggerated -
I just got the following from Garmin, who must have stumbled upon my comments below about the recall rumors in rec.running:
Hi,
I can assure you that Garmin has not recalled the ForeRunner,
and we have not had issues with moisture behind the display.
If you ever have any Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1070654351190656232003-12-05T11:43:00.000-08:002003-12-05T11:59:44.740-08:00What is going on here? No big dance slots at KKT, a corrupted board of directors election at USAT, Roberto Heras leaving US Postal (there was some text about this on Lance's site but it's gone now, presumably Lance laid down the law - no ink for the traitor!!, and, back to triathlon, the Wildflower long course race isn't sold out yet. Actually, that last one isn't particularly surprisingArchivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1069897766589893602003-11-26T17:49:00.000-08:002003-11-26T17:58:25.933-08:00 Warm Threads - my favorite cottage industry endurance sports/outdoor clothing company is having a Thanksgiving Weekend sale. Col d'Lizárd , formerly known as Gekko Gear, run by Kathy Brassell, has great arm & knee warmers, tights, tops, and other cold weather gear. They're in Winter Park Colorado, and have great customer service for web customers. The name is a play on the name of a Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1069896454667871292003-11-26T17:27:00.000-08:002003-11-26T17:30:19.533-08:00 Arghhhhh... so I have been playing with the Forerunner 201, and it's the ginchiest - stone dead accurate and lots of features, and it does speed as well as pace so it will be fun for cycling, kayaking, cross country skiing etc. as well as running. BUT, now I'm hearing from some posters on rec.running that it's being recalled, something about moisture accumulating in the display. Furthermore, Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1069788244464841462003-11-25T11:17:00.000-08:002003-11-25T13:30:21.060-08:00Sad news... Irongent Norton Davey has passed away at age 85. I spent some quality time with him on the run course at the Ralphs California Half last spring, escorting him (in an official capacity) on a MTB while he worked his way toward the finish line late in the day. When his legs started to give out, two volunteers began to walk alongside to steady him for safety, but he continued under hisArchivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1069384726574192402003-11-20T19:18:00.000-08:002003-11-20T19:29:49.203-08:00So - all the domestic (US) WTC-branded Ironman races produced by Ironman North America are full - but you want to do the distance next year? A few possibilities exist, foremost among them Great Floridan and Vineman. The year of the (first) Utah fiasco, Vineman was given "real Ironman" status, but that was a onetime deal. Other possibilities include the virgin Californiaman, the fairly wellArchivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1069383305550357642003-11-20T18:55:00.000-08:002003-11-20T18:55:12.183-08:00Speaking of CAF our buddy Steve Diggs, who was recently honored by that organization for his substantial contributions of time and coaching expertise as well as fund-raising efforts, was himself hit by a car while cycling recently. The driver took off, but her license plate was dislodged (by Steve's leg which was flayed open in the process). She then dumped her car and later when confronted byArchivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1069380962934679912003-11-20T18:16:00.000-08:002005-01-06T11:11:05.263-08:00Got home and my new Garmin Forerunner 201 was sitting on the porch. This thing looks no bigger than a box of tic-tacs - well, maybe a little but still, pretty tiny. Charging it up now. I'll let you know how it works, in the meantime for those who can't wait here's a link to snag one on Amazon - this is currently a direct amazon link for $115 and free shipping.
Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1069015324824044742003-11-16T12:42:00.000-08:002003-11-16T12:42:51.816-08:00And now on the positive side - a very thorough writeup on the Florida race at Xtri. In particular, check out the second to last paragraph on the last page. Jay Rosenfeld, you are the man.Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1068772118888420212003-11-13T17:56:00.000-08:002005-01-06T11:24:54.316-08:00A few acts of moderate to extreme lameness observed at last weekend's Ironman Florida:
A very rotund gal headed for the swim, lamenting that she had "left her can of Red Bull in her hotel room". Good gracious, girlfriend! Do you really want your heart muscle to burst from your chest at the end of lap one like that creature in Alien?
A guy heading out on the bike at around 1:10 (read: Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1067379312688127782003-10-28T14:15:00.000-08:002003-10-28T14:18:28.880-08:00The XTerra Worlds on Maui are over, with Eneko Llanos
( website) and Melanie McQuaid
( story) taking the top placings. Peter Reid and Heather Fuhr won the prestigious (hey, it should be!) Hawaii/XTerra double, with Heather posting the fastest run on Maui, for which she won a new pair of Saucony kicks, to go with the other hundred pairs she has in her closet (she's sponsored by them). ChrisArchivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1067378825429040132003-10-28T14:07:00.000-08:002003-10-28T14:07:06.826-08:00The upcoming Ironman Florida race in Panama City Beach currently has
a whopping 85 pros signed up. That's in addition to
nearly 2200 age groupers - not wishing any ill will on anyone but
for the safety of everyone on the swim and the open-to-traffic bike course, hopefully a few of those will have bowed out by race day or IMNA is going to have another "world record" mass start on its hands,Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1067377916687614682003-10-28T13:51:00.000-08:002003-10-28T13:52:29.570-08:00 Trivia time - the last 6 (six) Ironman World Championships (women) have been won on Cat Cheetah bikes!
Here's the web site, with some photos. I don't think it's really fair to say that the bike made all the difference for Lori this year though - she had a very good swim, and of course closed the deal from behind with her awesome run. But being on the bike that she had ridden to her single Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1066928191411884732003-10-23T09:56:00.000-07:002003-10-23T09:59:53.563-07:00The Keys to Ironman are revealed in a nifty article in
of all places
National Geographic Adventure magazine, a fairly economical
outdoor glossy periodical (quite similar to another of my favorite
cereal eating/bathroom break light reading references,
Outside Magazine).
OK the article in NG Adventure, previewed
here, is not really about Ironman racing per se, but it might as
well Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1066756598839681662003-10-21T10:09:00.000-07:002003-10-23T16:26:18.170-07:00Well that Camelbak deal didn't last long did it - I don't think
it was my fault though because I doubt anyone actually reads this
stuff....anyway, back to triathlon. If you only have time to read
a few threads on the various forums today, here are some
recommendations: On trinewbies.com ,
a post of a Florida race plan/checklist and subsequent discussion
and tips. On Gordo's site, a Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1066664653645148832003-10-20T08:42:00.000-07:002003-10-20T08:44:24.893-07:00The Deal of the Day at reioutlet.com is a road-cycling oriented Camelbak for less than half price. Sweet.
Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1066261431636956872003-10-15T16:11:00.000-07:002003-10-15T16:45:15.123-07:00 Swim, Bike, Run just once each not enough for you? I know most
triathletes can take or leave swimming, but some actually do enjoy
it, and if you're in that category, as well as being a fan of
trail running, self sufficiency (as in carrying your runners with
you while you swim), and adventurous events in general, this Cool
Race of the Day is for you:
The Survivial of the Shawangunks
inArchivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1066150757388282012003-10-14T09:46:00.000-07:002003-10-14T10:06:50.986-07:00Race week coverage in Kona is underway, with journal entries on the Multisports.com news page , a dedicated
page at XTRI.com, and a promise of pre-race material starting today at Traithlete Magazine . Of course there continue to be new features at Ironmanlive.com .
Here's a nifty Ali'i Drive webcam - you can click it to go all the way to the site that provides it,
or refresh it here (20Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1066058897276146742003-10-13T08:27:00.000-07:002003-10-13T08:29:25.450-07:00Badwater Report - no, not the
infamous ultramarathon run in death valley - bad water as in nasty liquid.
Remember the
Leptospirosis catastrophe at the
Springfield Ironhorse? Athletes put out of action for a year or more,
never to be the same again. Even a misdiagnosis resulting in unnecessary
organ removal (no, not
waking up in a bathtub full of ice with a noted taped to your Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1065829682260920582003-10-10T16:35:00.000-07:002003-10-10T16:48:01.776-07:00 News Flash - Tim DeBoom walking aid stations!...But probably not this October. Have a look at this vintage race report from 10 years ago, back when the author Lance Muzslay and Tim DeBoom were both up and coming elite age-groupers. Lance went on to very impressive age group feats at Kona, and has since turned pro. Tim too...but obviously he has paid his dues in the trenches (the trenches Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1065801002907378802003-10-10T08:23:00.000-07:002004-02-02T18:09:03.890-08:00It pays to keep an eye on the "deal of the day" at the REI Outlet site , because sometimes they have cycling, running or other multisport related items at great discounts (once got a Blackburn wind trainer for $100). Today's deal is not really triathlon related...or is it? These cozy fuzzy-boots are just the thing for those chilly mornings on your way to the pool. I've got a similar pair (Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1065721625050803982003-10-09T10:45:00.000-07:002003-10-09T10:47:04.550-07:00Cool race of the day - the Catalina Island Triathlon. Races
are getting ridiculously expensive, and this one is no exception
especially considering that it's just a sprint, but it has the redeeming
feature that it is held in a semi-exotic location, a pretty little
island off
the Pacific coast. The swim is held in crystal clear water (it
is a harbor so there is slight potential for some Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1065642346396977822003-10-08T12:33:00.000-07:002003-10-08T13:53:49.276-07:00It's generally accepted that coached or at least somewhat structured "masters swimming" (which really just means people 18 and over, not "experts") is a great venue for triathletes to improve their swim skills and endurance. It's also often a very social atmosphere - it's a lot easier to get up at oh dark thirty to go swim if you know some friends are going to be there. But where do you find a Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1065552308199820072003-10-07T11:44:00.000-07:002003-10-07T11:48:16.883-07:00The Bikers - We stopped at the
Sugar Shack for a big breakfast
in the middle of a long ride this weekend, and were seated by a
veteran waitress at this popular cyclist destination, but then
served by a gal who was new on the job. After some whispered
instructions from the former, our waitress looked around
at all the tables for a minute, then came over and
topped up our already empty Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1065468860633721702003-10-06T12:34:00.000-07:002003-10-06T12:34:56.046-07:00Speaking of USAT and the Nationals - Lew Kidder has a
great post on the
slowtwitch forum about criteria that should hold
for a Nationals venue/race organization. If the
same shortcomings bother you, don't just nod your
head or preach to the choir by voicing agreement with Lew on slowtwitch -
pull up some
contact info from that nifty new USAT home page and let the
powers that be Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1065467853594652132003-10-06T12:17:00.000-07:002003-10-06T12:19:17.730-07:00Tiny Tech Tip - when you mount (clincher) tires, orient them exactly
the same way every time...the correct way is to have
the tire label aligned with the valve stem, and on the
right side of wheel (by the way, your quick release levers
should always be on the left side of both wheels).
Why? Because when (not if) you get a flat, particularly from a small
piece of persistent debris such as Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1065460774577442092003-10-06T10:19:00.000-07:002003-10-06T10:19:34.416-07:00USAT (USA Triathlon) has recently updated their
web site .
Among other useful features, you can
check your membership status , find a local
triathlon club in this comprehensive
list
of clubs, or spend a few minutes refreshing your knowledge
of the
competitive rules, something we all should do from time to time
considering the number of penalties issued at the recent
Age Group Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1065399176001469212003-10-05T17:12:00.000-07:002003-10-05T17:13:21.423-07:00USAT Age Group Nationals - Congratulations to overall winners Sabine Bildstein and John Reback - here's a direct link to the Age Group nationals results. Here's a web page about Sabine and a page with a bit about John. John is the brother of elite ITU triathlete Laura Reback.Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1065315112260990612003-10-04T17:51:00.000-07:002003-10-04T17:57:07.740-07:00Bob Mionske, the VeloNews/Inside Tri legal columnist, has written
a very informative piece
on the latest Clear Channel shock jock anti-cyclist brouhaha. The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) currently has an article on this subject on their home page as well.Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1065295463256871962003-10-04T12:24:00.000-07:002003-10-04T12:43:44.030-07:00The USAT age group national championships are being held today in Shreveport, LA. Visit the event web site and check back later for the results.
This race is a qualifier for the 2004 World Championships on Madeira Island in Portugal. Good luck to our friends and all others who are participating.
Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897747.post-1065310256822531782003-10-04T12:00:00.000-07:002003-10-10T16:32:50.240-07:00The Ironman World Championships in Hawaii are coming up on October 18th. Last year's top 10 men and women with links to their web sites where available:
WomenTimeWebsite
1Natascha Badmann SUI9:07:54
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2Nina Kraft GER9:14:24
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3Lori Bowden CAN9:22:27
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4Heather Fuhr CAN9:29:58
SITE
5Fernanda Keller BRA9:31:38
SITE
6Lisa Bentley CAN9:34:19
SITE
7Kate Allen AST9:38:Archivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921711275423639484noreply@blogger.com