Oct. 12, 2005
"He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is
broken down and without walls." Taylor Caldwell

Everytime I think I've just about seen it all across the Gulf South
after the hurricanes, I see something else that blows my mind. My
job is one that takes me all over the region and I've just about
spanned the area and can tell you that the TV reports show lots, but
there's nothing like seeing areas with which you're acquainted with
your own eyes, smell the smells, and see the looks on long-time
friends coming to terms on the vast changes they must make in their
personal and professional lives.

My first trip into Orleans and Jefferson parishes was stunning. Even
with the excessive video coverage provided by TV reporters from
everywhere, I still found myself not quite prepared for what my eyes
saw. Yes, the damage was harsh with thoughts of what was ahead in
restoration, but the stories in peoples' faces and eyes was what
really gripped me most. The city is quiet and there's comparably
little energy when I think back on previous visits there. There's a
somber, weary, stunned feeling I get from those I saw, met and
visited. They added to my already buldging emotional suit case of
stories and events about the brutal month of September along the
Gulf Coast.

For Louisiana residents and citizens who care, the challenge for the
state will be to keep the issue of storm recovery on the minds of
the rest of the country. I don't believe most folks outside the area
can grasp just how enormous the task of recovery will be -- from
Cameron to Buras and everything in between. While so much focus is
on New Orleans, make no mistake there is great damage in the rural
areas of the state as well. I was in Houma, for example, and the
damage done there came mostly from Rita and not Katrina. Just last
week, there were bayou levees breaking and constant work keeping
salt water out of areas far inland in Terrebonne Parish.

Through all this, my workout routine has changed as has many others
across the Coastal South. I just got back from my first road run
with none other than Baton Rouge running guru Jenni Peters. It was a
nice October evening and the challenge for us wasn't old legs and
tired bodies, but dodging all the folks out running, walking, and
riding around the LSU Lakes.

I hear that Baton Rouge-based Club South Runners October Fest 5km
went well and that Mockler Beverage provided plenty of nice, cold
Budweiser. I hope you can see the results attached. Thanks to Greg
Oliver for the great pictures of last Saturday's run in the capital
city. To view go to http://greigolivier.com/mockler/

CajunMan Triathlon race director Rusty Bex, sbrdude@..., noted
that the GatorMan Triathlon was never scheduled to be the 2005 state
championship tri as reported in last week's enotes. The information
was from regional officers of USA Triathlon and I apologize for the
error. Now due to two hurricanes, the state championship event will
be the Meat Pie Triathlon, which has been rescheduled for Oct. 30 in
Natchitoches.

GatorMan Tri, which was staged for years in Lake Charles, has been a
championship event for the state, but CajunMan Triathlon got the
honor in 2005 but had to pass along the title to Meat Pie Triathlon.
CajunMan Tri is held in Lafayette each. Year. So, hurricanes Rita
and Katrina made Lafayette a center for displaced residents and
center for aid amid the two disasters.

Amid all the fitness schedule shuffling for the end of this year,
it's time to start sorting out fitness event schedules for 2006. If
you've got dates of events in your area, do let me know. The
schedule is coming together slowly but surely for 2006, so let me
encourage race directors/planners to start thinking now about the
2006 calendars.

Here a cycling event that is not cancelled; anyone interested?
http://www.atrocharity.com/

<<Adventure Race Series Set for November>>
From Dave Poleto
dpoleto@...
All of us at LaAdventure Racing hope your lives have begun to return
to normal since the hurricane. It has been trying times for
everyone, and I know that each of us has been affected by the recent
disaster. We want to do our part for the relief efforts,
have decided to make our series championship Atchafalaya Adventure
Race a fund raiser to help the victims of the two hurricanes that
affected our great state. Proceeds from this Nov. 12th race will go
to help those that need it most. Plus, I'm sure many of you could
use a fun day to come enjoy an adventure with us in the beautiful
Atchafalaya Basin.

Here are some of the details on the race and the final event in the
"Race to the Atchafalaya" series.

First, no teams need to qualify to be a part of this race. All teams
are welcome and will be battling for race prizes including our
"Massey's Treasure Hunt" certificates throughout the course. For
teams battling in the point series, each team that has competed in
any of our series events will receive 200 points (first place) for
the Ocean Springs race. It is only fair as many teams were counting
on that event to have their necessary race point totals for the
series. Also, the Atchafalaya Adventure Race is worth double points
(400 points for first place), so teams can really make a big move in
the series with this event. We're awarding over $5,000 in prizes for
the top 10 teams in each series division.

Added Bonus: The first 50 teams that sign up for the Atchafalaya race
will receive a $100 certificate towards any future LaAdventureRacing
event. This $5,000 is our way of saying "thanks" for all of the
support and that we're already looking ahead to big things in 2006!
(Two new races will come into the series next year).

<<Meat Pie Triathlon Set for Oct. 30>>
Hurricane Rita caused the postponement of the Meatpie Tri. The
race has been rescheduled for Oct. 30, 2005. The race is capped at
350 and already filled up. Go to
http://www.runwild.us/meatpietri.htm for contact information.

<<Multisporter Thanks Red's Health Club During Storm Disruption>>
From Sam Houston Jones, Lake Charles
On behalf of all "displaced triathletes" from both Katrina and Rita,
I wanted to compliment Red's fitness center of Lafayette for
allowing evacuees from New Orleans and Lake Charles to use their
facilities free of charge for a couple of weeks. In addition, Red's
has allowed said evacuees now to join by the week or month without
any long-term commitment.

The LSU student recreation center in Baton Rouge has also extended
such an offer to alumni only. I have taken advantage of both offers.
I will lobby fitness clubs in SWLA to extend the same courtesy to
those of you in Lafayette and Baton Rouge should you ever have to
leave your homes for an extended period of time (heaven forbid!).

<<Hurricane Relief Jerseys for Sale>>
From Adam Watts
abwadam@...
Sorry I didn't get this out earlier, I just got an e-mail today
working on a cycling jersey to help the storm relief efforts. These
are very cool jerseys, with the proceeds going to help with area
bike shops in New Orleans. Also, proceeds from jersey proceeds also
benefit dealers affected by hurricane Rita. You can order them from
any Louis Garneau dealer, probably any bike shop you know, including
me. The deadline is this Friday, so let me (or whatever shop you
normally deal with) know by Friday.
Adam's Bicycle World
701 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, USA

<<Louisiana Riders Get "Noticed" in Texas State Cycling Event>>
From Alan Moore
Okay, it can probably be said that Shreveport-based team LaS'port's
cycling racing season is now over. I can only speak as one who has
been off his bike pretty much the last 5-6 weeks due to sickness and
the things of life. But some of the 'Sporty boys have been staying
active since the last four LaMBRA events of 2005 had to be canceled
due to hurricanes. They've spent time in Texas and Arkansas and have
been making themselves known. Hey, we gotta beat up on somebody
since the rest of LaMBRA isn't beating up on US right now! LaMBRA
has its share of righteous racers and we know they aren't scared of
anybody.

Anyways, last Saturday was the Texas State Road Race Championships
near College Station and a bunch of the guys went over to show Texas
a thing or two. We weren't as dominating as we were at Hotter'n Hell
(a couple of wins and a second place) but we got noticed. In the
day's top race Russ Walker finished seventh overall but patrolled
the pack like the seasoned vet he is. There were around 80 starters
and I've heard up to 55 of them DNF'd. Jason Sager (THSJ), who used
to live and ride in Baton Rouge for years, and Patrick Marr
(LaS'port) went off on a break early in the race that got a gap
of upwards to four minutes! Other LaS'port riders initiated breaks
and chased down those lackeys from Team Hotel San Jose (those boys
can race), Matrix, Tenzing, Compliance Depot (who awesomely brought
back the Sager break near the end and paid the big price for it),
Trek VW, Mercy, Team Monex, and others. Literally, the best of Texas
was there and LAMBRA's reps from LaS'port gave their heart and soul
to get Russ into a position to take a top ten spot. David Wenger of
THSJ took the win and deserved it completely. He exploded out of the
tube with a half lap to go and nobody could touch him.

Shannon Koch finally won her first Texas state road race
championship, with former LaS'port rider Jennifer Purcell of
Midwestern State University taking second place over a decent field.
I heard it was an animated race for a lady's event.

LaS'port's Matt Davis took second place in the Cat. 5 road race,
being edged out by a tire width at the line.
See: http://www.davidriggs.com/sports/staterr05/img_7752.htm.

Brian Smith got caught up in a massive crash in the Cat 5's with a
half mile to go as the pack was moving at 30 mph. He broke his
clavicle and ended up in the hospital. He's home now and doing fine
considering. Eric Gaensehals got a pack finish.

In the Cat. 4's race, Shreveporters Joe French and Scott Gurganus
took part in that huge field (the official results ONLY go 60
deep!). Gurganus got caught up in a crash that trashed his front
wheel and he, along with Joe, weren't able to catch back on.

You can read up on the races at www.txbra.org in the racers' forum.
Check the thread called "WengerNation" and read up on the exploits.

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That's it from here. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225.296.7490
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16



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