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Posted Mar. 16 2010

good luck bernie…

Message posted by: Andy M.
I know Bernie is racing his first 70.3 in Singapore this weekend. Who else is racing. Good Luck Bernie and all Ontri’ers and try not to suck.
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ironman lake placid

Message posted by: Susan C.
Anyone do this race before? Do you live in the area? I am volunteering this year and looking for a campground close by. State campground preferred since I can only stay 2 nights and everyone else is requiring a 3 might minimum. Thanks
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another swim kick thread

Message posted by: Sasha C.
Sorry, I know kicking was discussed recently but I coudn’t find it. With a hurt shoulder I can’t swim, run or bike (no stationary bikes here) and I’ve been lying on my back in the pool and kicking about 400yds, 2 or 3 days. I’m told …

Posted Mar. 15 2010

golden bearathlon: berkley, ca

Message posted by: Jeremy W.
April 3rd Olympic distance. Any ontriers doing this race?
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first of the season, and a first first

Message posted by: Clyde W.
…as I entered the finishing chute, I snuck a glance back over my shoulder and saw no-one behind. My heart almost skipped a beat as I realized I wasn’t going to be caught. I eased up my pace and ran over to the barriers to high five a few …

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job search

Message posted by: dan t.
Hi all. I was recently laid off from my job as a certified financial planner. I loved the job since it provided maximum flexibility for my training as a half-ironman competitor. Now I am seeking new employment but LOVE the sport sooo much, I cannot go …

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working out more, but losing less weight

Message posted by: Scot M.
Jaimie B. mentioned in a separate discussion that he has ridden his bike for an hour in HR zone 2 and burned 250 calories. I have always been under the impression (likely a false one) that a mile is a mile is a mile and that I would …

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1st tri of the year–cold!

Message posted by: Thomas M.
I am doing a sprint next month, and anticipate that it will be kind of chilly. How do you keep from freezing your a$$ off on the bike after a cold swim. I am not using any specil equipment like hood gloves or fotties during the swim. …

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racing for a good cause…

Message posted by: Caroline P.
Hey guys,
I havent posted on here for a year. I’ve been training and racing, training and racing and off season was training, training, training, training…Yesterday I got back in racing with the 1st tri of the season here in miami. It felt good to be back racing, to be …

Posted Mar. 14 2010

newbys?

Message posted by: Ronald F.
Speak up if you are planing on doing your first triathlon this year?
Many of us have been sharing our experience for quite a while. Some former newbys have become very talented triatletes or changed unhealthy lifestyles to much healthier lifestyles. Their input is fantastic.
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