By the way, on-line registration via active.com is set and ready for the
April 24, 2004 Louisiana Triathlon at New Roads. Take advantage of low,
early-season entry fees by registering now.

Runner/Triathlete News T-Shirt/Poster Contest Going to Dec. 31, 2003
The RTN based in Houston, TX announced its Fourth Annual Event T-shirt and
Poster contest! We'll select the Southwest's best and brightest in the
following categories:
T-shirts, Posters, Entry forms/Flyers, Awards, Finishers Items, Web Sites
and Miscellaneous (got something cool that doesn't fit into one of these
categories? Send it in -- we'll make a category for it!).

More than $2,500 in complimentary advertising is up for grabs! The top three
entries in each category will receive advertising credits for online banner
ads on the RTN web site.
1st place $200, 2nd place: $150, 3rd: $100

Who Can Enter?
Any event, held in 2003, in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico,
Oklahoma, and Texas is eligible. Entries may be submitted by race directors,
organizers, ad agencies, PR firms, art director -- just about anyone!

How to Enter?
For all categories except web sites, send at least one of each item entered.
Mail items to:
Runner Triathlete News, P.O. Box 19909, Houston, TX 77224
or
Runner Triathlete News, 14201 Memorial Dr., Ste. 204, Houston, TX 77079.

Women's Marathon Winner Turns Out to be a Man
A Bolivian runner who finished third in the women's half-marathon in the
central Andes region of Meseta del Bombon turned out to be a man, the
Peruvian sports institute confirmed.

Sandra Cortes Tancara crossed the line in the 13-mile race in 1hour 36minutes and
3seconds, finishing third overall behind the winner who clocked 1:33.42, but
was later disqualified for "sexual identification problems."

Peruvian sports official Carlos Julca told AFP that Cortes Tancara, who is a
regular competitor in distance races in Peru, should have undergone a
medical examination "but she left and we never saw her again."

Peruvian athletics federation official Moises Marapi said that Cortes
Tancara had represented Bolivia as a woman in the Barcelona Olympics in
1992, but was forced to return home after refusing to undergo a test to
prove her gender.

"At that time she was hermaphrodite," explained Marapi. "But later she had
an operation and became a total woman."

For Sale
From Marc Breecher <mdbreecher@...>
I have some bike components that are up for sale.
New in the box:
2003 Dura Ace Shifter/Brake levers
2003 Dura Ace Rear Derailleur
2003 Dura Ace Front Derailleur (braze-on style)
These are new in the box and are for double set-up. I am asking $325 -- it's
a firm price. Also, I have a 2003 Shimano 105 front derailleur with a 31.8
clamp. Only has about 300 miles on it; $20 for this.
Email mdbreecher@... if interested.

For Sale
From Scott Shelley
I am selling my 1999 Raleigh R700 road bike for $350. I've got lots of
information and detailed data on the bike. The paint is in excellent
condition. If anyone is interested, call me (985/807-7551). Asking $1,299.
Email Saleekks@...

For Sale
From Aimée Shuey triaim@...
I am selling my mountain bike. I bought it in 1999 and have not used it much
(until recently), so it is in good condition. Cannondale F500 Mountain Bike-
$400. HeadShox- Shimano STX RC derailleur- small frame (red). Email me if
you need more info.

For Sale
If you are interested in buying a Trek 5200 Carbon Fiber 54cm with
shimano ultergra components and speeplay pedals...email me for more
info contact doogie22@... I also have a Johnny G. PRO Spinning bike.

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That's it from here. Bless God America.

Merry Christmas,

Kenny Dunaway
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31, John 3:16