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March 31, 2004
"The influence which is most truly valuable is that of mind over mind."
"The influence which is most truly valuable is that of mind over mind."
Lydia Howard Sigourney
Triathletes are coming out of the wood work as early-season events bring out lots and lots of new faces to races. The Abitaman Tri and Governor's Triathlon just held in Lake Charles brought out large numbers of beginners. The Holy Toledo Triathlon was just right in humbling a few veterans who learned that you don't have to go out of state for a very very tough race on very challenging terrain in challenging and choppy waters at a beautiful resort.
But there is still plenty of room to register for the April 24 Louisiana Triathlon in New Roads. Folks can sign up on active.com or print out applications via lawired.com, where folks can learn all they want and more about the 11th annual event in Pointe Coupée Parish. This year's race ends at the Scott Civic Center or what many locals call the rec center. It will be the first time the final run leg of the triathlon is a point-to-point race. I so appreciate the BRTri group doing so much to help this year, but I sure could use some more volunteers.
With all the energized activity in competitive fitness circles, the internet has been buzzing with information about all kinds of runs, triathlons, duathlons, bike races, bike rides, etc. I've gotten a share of emails looking for information on this enewsletter, wondering why results weren't posted, asking why dates weren't listed and the like.
With all the energized activity in competitive fitness circles, the internet has been buzzing with information about all kinds of runs, triathlons, duathlons, bike races, bike rides, etc. I've gotten a share of emails looking for information on this enewsletter, wondering why results weren't posted, asking why dates weren't listed and the like.
So since there are apparently a share of newcomers reading this note, let me make a few housekeeping notes on this enewsletter: first, I try to email the note out Wednesdays or Thursdays of every week. If you've got something to
include, I need it by Monday or Tuesday. If you want publicity for an event or an accomplishment, send it. I forward what I get from whomever out in cyber land. I typically focus on Louisiana, but every now and then I'll
focus on some out of region notes. I'm just an editor of sorts; I don't attempt to be comprehensive in my report about each and every event everywhere.
Lots of times I write what's on my mind; I don't look at every web site
everywhere to see what events are going on wherever. If your event is
neglected, it's just because you didn't remind me and I didn't remember it
was happening. I am not trying to discriminate against any region of the
state or any group putting on fitness folks. My plain and simple goal is to
let folks connected to the internet know about competitive fitness events
happening across Louisiana.
By the way, I'm doing this 'cause I enjoy it. No one's footing a
payroll here. So if I screw something up, don't get your panties in a wad. I
will correct errors as I learn about them. I truly don't seek to offend; I
do confess, however, that I do like to stir up good, fun competition
sometimes.
This is not an enewsletter just for multisports, or just for competitive cycling, swimming or running or whatever; it's an enewsletter about fitness events of whatever and wherever, especially in Louisiana. It's a forum to praise Louisiana athletes and recognize your efforts as a Louisiana resident or Louisiana expatriot. You can check out past editions via multisportreport.com.
Don't forget about the Ruston X-Terra Tri.
(http://www.dltmultisport.com/Gator%20Terra_ORT.htm)
include, I need it by Monday or Tuesday. If you want publicity for an event or an accomplishment, send it. I forward what I get from whomever out in cyber land. I typically focus on Louisiana, but every now and then I'll
focus on some out of region notes. I'm just an editor of sorts; I don't attempt to be comprehensive in my report about each and every event everywhere.
Lots of times I write what's on my mind; I don't look at every web site
everywhere to see what events are going on wherever. If your event is
neglected, it's just because you didn't remind me and I didn't remember it
was happening. I am not trying to discriminate against any region of the
state or any group putting on fitness folks. My plain and simple goal is to
let folks connected to the internet know about competitive fitness events
happening across Louisiana.
By the way, I'm doing this 'cause I enjoy it. No one's footing a
payroll here. So if I screw something up, don't get your panties in a wad. I
will correct errors as I learn about them. I truly don't seek to offend; I
do confess, however, that I do like to stir up good, fun competition
sometimes.
This is not an enewsletter just for multisports, or just for competitive cycling, swimming or running or whatever; it's an enewsletter about fitness events of whatever and wherever, especially in Louisiana. It's a forum to praise Louisiana athletes and recognize your efforts as a Louisiana resident or Louisiana expatriot. You can check out past editions via multisportreport.com.
Don't forget about the Ruston X-Terra Tri.
(http://www.dltmultisport.com/Gator%20Terra_ORT.htm)
Isn't the Pelicanman Duathlon in Chalmette this Sunday? Check with philjanel@.... It's a two-mile run, ten-mile ride and two-mile run event.
Baton Rouge native Jason Sager, now a professional cyclist residing in
Austin, TX, finished as the top American at the Nova Desert Classic in
Phoenix, AZ last week.
Susan Hayden says check out www.batonrougetri.com for details on the ladies
only tri this fall as well as the new Olympic-distance race. Also there is
word that UNO will be the site of a woman's triathlon on Sept. 11, 2004
(300m pool swim, 8-mile bike and 2-mile run). Keep your eyes on
girlpowertri.com.
Check out the adventure race results from two weeks ago at the link below
(Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville). Note, too, that there is another
one on the April 3rd, which is a 12-hour New Orleans Urban
Adventure Race.
http://www.laadventureracing.com/Custom/LAADVENTURERACING/home.asp
Mississippi Bike Race Set for Brookhaven, Natchez
From Aaron Tifee
Just a quick reminder to make sure you competitive cyclists out there have
your bags packed for a fantastic weekend of racing in Brookhaven and
Natchez. We have an $8,000 prize list and I expect a good turn out from the
emails I have been getting. Make your plans and be there.
Caney Triathlon Plans Coming Together
From Minden Chamber of Commerce
July 18th is set for the north Louisiana Caney Triathlon near the town of
Minden. Organizers call it "one hill of a race."
It's a half-mile swim, an 18-mile bike ride and ends with a hilly 5km run
through piney woods. The Caney Triathlon offers you a nice packet for
participating and race day is filled with music, food and fun with the
friendliest group of coordinators and volunteers around. For more
information call 1-800-2-MINDEN or send alicia@...
(Editor's note: for you from South Louisiana not acquainted with this area or event, this is a must-do event. It's definitely worth the trip.)
CajunMan Triathlon On-Line Registration Now Open
From Russell Bex
On-line registration has opened for the Sept. 12, 2004 CajunMan Triathlon. We will have online registration only again this year.
Go to our website at: www.lafayettefitness.org and follow instructions to sign up. Don't delay as we have sold out quite quickly the last four years.
The CajunMan Triathlon is again - for the fourth straight year - the site of the 2004 Triathlon Championship of Louisiana.
On-line registration has opened for the Sept. 12, 2004 CajunMan Triathlon. We will have online registration only again this year.
Go to our website at: www.lafayettefitness.org and follow instructions to sign up. Don't delay as we have sold out quite quickly the last four years.
The CajunMan Triathlon is again - for the fourth straight year - the site of the 2004 Triathlon Championship of Louisiana.
First Lake Charles Tri Over Weekend Brought Lots of New Racers to Sport
This weekend's triathlon for beginners in Lake Charles brought out a
large contingent of new multisporters. Sam Houston Jones of Lake Charles
reports that the inaugural Governor's Triathlon in Calcasieu Parish (for
beginners only) turned into a blockbuster! He said he originally thought
he'd get 50 but got 82 pre-registered and ended up with xx. For more on the
event, contact shjones62@...
for details.
Is Louisiana Becoming Multisport Capital?
From Laurence Cohen
As I looked at this year's multisport schedule, a strange thought occurred.
Could Louisiana be the multisport capital of the country ? I would argue
yes. This year, our state is sponsoring the following National Championship
events -- Sprint Tri , Olympic Tri, Off Road Triathlon and the USARA Sprint
Adventure Racing Championships. WOW !
What other state can boast four National Multisport events , three of which
will happen within a months time. Plus our own Bill Burke of Metairie is
director for two Olympic triathlon qualifiers. The trilife is good here in
Louisiana.
New Orleans Area Races Highlight Spring
From Chuck George, NOTC
April 3rd is set for Valero's United Way Mississippi River Bridge 5km
Run/Walk across the Hale Boggs Mississippi River Bridge from Destrehan to
Luling. We are offering more than $4000 prize money purse, which includes
course record bonus of $1000 for male and female.
This is the "largest" bridge run across the Mississippi River anywhere; we
had more than 2000 entrants this past year.
This is a great race and post race party, featuring live music by Burgundy
and refreshments that include the best jambalaya you eat at any race. You
can register on the day of race at the Destrehan Bridge Park (below the
bridge on River Road). For more details, visit the NOTC website at
www.runNOTC.org
Don't forget April 18th is the NOEBA-Six Flags Theme Park 5km Race. Each
entrant receives a complimentary pass to Six Flags theme park.
April 25th is the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company's "Run Forrest Run" 5km for
Children's Hospital, which takes place in the French Quarter at Bubba Gump's
Restaurant. Forrest Gump himself will be there to greet everyone.! Post
race refreshments and live music at the restaurant.
Visit the NOTC website at www.runNOTC.org
for details on the above events.
The Crescent City Classic 10km is Saturday, April 10th. Visit the CCC's
website at www.CCC10K.com
for information.
Cash Prizes Offered at Little Red Schoolhouse 5km; Race Precedes French Qtr.
Festival
From Rick Montgovery
The Little Red Schoolhouse 5km race is set for 8 a.m. Saturday, April 17th and event proceeds help the school reach
its computer/music equipment needs. The race precedes the French Quarter Festival activities
Runners will gather at McDonogh #15 School, 721 St Philip Street, New
Orleans (French Quarter). The race course proceeds through the French Quarter
along Bourbon, Esplanade, Decatur, Canal and Ramport.
There is a parking discount for $3 for race participants (until 11 a.m.
only) at the Jax Brewery lots located on Decatur Street at Conti and at
Toulouse. Each participant must show a race number to receive this
special rate.
Direct email registrations to Barbara Hornsby at bhornsby@...
Cash prizes will be awarded to the first overall male and female racers of
$250. Gift certificates will be presented to the first overall open category racer.
Master overall male and female racers get $100. There will be additional
prizes for age group winners (two deep) in the following categories:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,
60-64, 65- 69, 70 and over. Plus there will be numerous random awards from
French Quarter Merchants.
For more information, contact Pamela Danner at pamelaida@... or
pamela-ida@.... Phone her at 504/486-5372 or 504/669-6025.
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That's it from here. Bless God America.
Kenny Dunaway
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31, John 3:16
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