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Archive for May, 2008

Posted May. 31 2008

tour de cure for diabetes century “event” report

Message posted by: Jim K.
I know, it wasn’t a race, but I thought I would post some thoughts about it anyway. Recent posts have indicated that some of you have had your lives touched by diabetes, as I have. I watched my grandpa live with it for years, so it hits close to …

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request: last minute advice

Message posted by: Dan W.
I forgot to buy a ticket for the shuttle to the race start until just a couple of hours ago, so I have to leave on the 4:15 bus (yeah, that’s a.m.). That should get me there at about 4:45. Thing is, my wave doesn’t start until …

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him boise #’s

Message posted by: Karla B.
Aleck A – 531
Karla B – 912
Dan W – 427
Dale W – 233
Chris L – 1046
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long v. short tri shorts

Message posted by: Tara C.
this may be a dumb question, but I’ve noticed that tri shorts seem to come in varying lengths — at least for the ladies. Any thoughts on the difference b/t 3inch, 6inch, 8inch? Is it just a personal preference thing? Is there any functional difference?
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Posted May. 30 2008

what a dork

Message posted by: Bridget M.
Was away for work this week, but took my bike to do my long Saturday morning ride.
Was all prepared the night before. Drink bottles full, snacks ready, shoes, glove etc… Got to bed early and had a great sleep.
Was out the door by 6 and cruising along …

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what one piece of tri gear would you take with you to the grave if you had/could?

Message posted by: Coach Lee Z.
What one piece of tri gear would you take with you to the grave if you had/could? Just some fun to kick off the weekend!
Ok I will go first. MY SRM. It would have no use but is so cool!
A close second is my Garmin 305 so if …

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training partners?

Message posted by: Lisa N.
Hi, I live in Mercer County, NJ and looking for a training partner or partners, particularly for open water swimming. This is my first year in this and I’m loving it already. I appreciate anyone willing to help.
- Lisa
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zoot shoes

Message posted by: Kent S.
Ok. They look cool and I am thinking about getting them for an upcoming HIM. But, I have read about complaints concerning the high back rubbing the achilles. No store locally has them in stock so I can’t try them on. Before I order a …

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oh yeah!

Message posted by: Karla B.
JUST CHECKED IN!!!!
HIM BOISE…..
WOOHOO!!
ONTRIERS DAN, DALE, CHRIS AND KARLA….. HERE TO REPRESENT!!!!
ROCK IT!!
btw……… water temp 57 degrees……. holy s*&t…
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cudos to promotion – great customer service

Message posted by: Mark R.
I just wanted to give some cudos to Promotion for their fantastic customer service. It is so rare these days that I just wanted to mention it and tell y’all the story.
Purchased a wetsuit from Promotion and it was shipped out via UPS. Apparently the UPS driver …