Gut or no gut you always make your fellow competitors run harder than
they wanted to.<G> I hope you're training for the NOTC 10 miler
Oct.13 at Middendorfs, it's been a while since I saw your back.


--- In ChalmetteTrackClub@yahoogroups.com, <jimmymars@...> wrote:
>
> Great! With my new gut, i can't wait to compete with Shady in the
BIg Bird contest. I'm eating and drinking like crazy to try to "make
weight." The Big CatBird (is that what you call a big bird that's
also a pussy?) has an advantage, since he's naturally a heavyweight.
>
> I'll probably get lost finding the start and once again have to
piss in front of everyone while they postpone the race start, but at
least Chef Crozier won't be there to run off with my award while I'm
bullshitting with you guys.
>
> Hope I can make it. I am so damned slow that you old men might
just kick my ass.
>
> Thank God we don't have to negotiate that overpass.
>
> Jim
>
> Jim
> ---- Buster <busterm2@...> wrote:
> The 38th Chalmette Track Club Pelicanman Duathlon
>
> 2 Mile Run 10 Mile Bike 2 Mile Run
> Sunday, Sept.14,2008 @ or about 8:15 a.m
>
>
> Someone will sing our national anthem. (Perhaps)
>
> COURSE: The bridge is back on the bike, the run is still
> flat.
>
> LOCATION UPDATE :The staging area has been changed by the local
> police. It is on East Judge Perez Drive about 2 miles east of the
> overpass.
>
>
> DIRECTIONS: Find Chalmette. Travel east (scenic route) on Judge
> Perez Dr. about 7 ½ miles. Turn left at the intersection of East
> Judge Perez Drive(Hwy. 39) and the Judge Perez extension road
The
> staging area is one mile east on this road.
>
> AWARDS: Custom made awards by Mike Minturn will be awarded to the
> 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall finishers, to the 1st masters (40
> and over), and Grandmasters (50 and over) male and female.
Duathlon
> trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in
> each of the following age groups: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29,
30-
> 34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ (women), 50-54, 55-59,
60-
> 64,65-69, 70+ (men)
>
> WEIGHT DIVISIONS: Are back. I replaced my scale that was lost in
> the storm. Duathlon trophies will be awarded to the top 3
finishers
> in each of the following categories: Big Bird 195 to 220 Mega
> Pelican 221+ Big Chicks 145+ (women only) To be eligible
for
> a weight division award, competitors must weigh in with the weight
> marshal on race day. There will be no duplication of awards.
> Priority of awards will be overall, age group, weight division.
>
> REFRESHMENTS: We'll have fruit, beer, soft drinks, beer, cookies,
> beer, and lunch at the post race party which will include
> Janel's pasta salad. We will also have beer.
>
> AMENITIES: Registered participants will receive very cool new T-
> Shirts. We will have music by Mason Punch. He may even perform our
> national anthem.
>
> ENTRY FEE: $20 preregistered on or before September 8, 2008; $16
> CTC members; $12 for 13 years and under. $25 for all after
> September 8, 2008 . Please make checks payable to Chalmette Track
> Club. Information: 504-912-2675 or even better 504-452-1276.
>
> REGISTRATION: By mail on or before September, 2008 to: Chalmette
> Track Club, P.O. Box 802, Chalmette, LA 70044
>
> ADVISORIES: - Storm or no storm, Drafting is not allowed. The
> course will be monitored . Since we are not USA Triathlon, we
make
> our own rules. You get one warning without penalty. If you get
a
> 2nd infraction you're D.Q.ed. - Helmets are required -
Competitors
> and race workers only are allowed in the transition area. - Race
> numbers must be worn and visible throughout the race. - Radio
> headsets, earphones or anything that interferes with normal hearing
> is not allowed. Relay teams may participate, but are not eligible
for
> awards and do not receive finish tags. Please inform the line crew
> of your relay status.- Drafting is still not allowed.
>
>
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> Notice: Print out the application below and mail in or bring to the
> race.
>
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>
> PELICANMAN DUATHLON September 14, 2008
> In consideration of the acceptance of this application form, I the
> undersigned intending to be legally bound, do hereby for myself,
> executors, administrators and assigns, knowingly and willingly
waive
> any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the
> persons of entities connected with this event, including the
> Chalmette Track Club, Inc. And I release and hold them harmless
for
> any and all injuries sustained in connection with this event. I
> hereby grant full permission to use my name and image in any
> photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, broadcasts,
or
> other record of t his event. I further attest that I have read
this
> waiver and intend to have a good time at this event.
>
>
>
Name__________________________________________Age____Male___Female____
>
>
> Address _________________________________S M L XL T- Shirt
Size
>
>
> City/State/Zip
_______________________________________________________
>
>
> Phone ____________________
>
> E-Mail
>
Address_________________________Occupation__________________________
>
>
> Signature (Parent's signature if under 18)
> ______________________________________________ Date___________
>