Dec. 7, 2004
"Children are made of eyes and ears, and nothing, however minute,
escapes their microscopic observation." Fanny Kemble

Don't forget Pearl Harbor Day is all day today. This is the day that
the Japanese Air Force invaded Hawaii and plunged the U.S. into World
War II.It's also the birthday of one of Louisiana's first
professional triahtletes: Jan Meador Ripple, who is now busily
involved in swim coaching.

This weekend is packed wtih fitness events like:
Saturday
Southern Masters Swimming Championships in New Orleans
Contact 504/469-3119 or email jerothjr@...
Sunday
Larry Fuselier State Championship 25km
The Du Bayou Off-Road Duathlon in East Baton Rouge Parish
The Club South Runners Half Marathon at Baton Rouge Beach.

I've had an interesting Multisport Report enewsletter problem
recently: it seems I've got more stuff to than ever to include in
these enotes. For those who've submitted material and found it not
used, please forgive me. This is a volunteer thing and I do have a
real job. Bear with me as I tend to this labor of love. I promise
there is nothing personal intended when your material for whatever
reason doesn't get included. Frankly, sometimes I just
miss things and sometimes I'm just busier than I care to be with lots
of irons in the proverbial fire. I am glad to know, however, that
apparently people at least skim these notes. I pray that there is
some value in these listings that seek to chronicle what's going on
in fitness circles around the state.

A good time was had by all apparently at running events held across
the state last weekend. Lots of folks showed up to run and race at
the BR Beach Marathon in the capital city and at Rusty Bex's Acadiana
Half Marathon. For me, the story of the weekend had to be the
Acadiana Half Marathon fourth place finish of Dutch-born Frank Beurre
(spelling?), a very competitive cyclists who rarely if ever runs.
He's tough on the bike; God help us if he gets into multisporting!
Also interesting is the fact that John Deshotel raced over the
weekend and went the right direction on the course!

Don't forget to check out the draft below of the list of fitness
events I've gathered so far. If there are changes, corrections,
additions, or whatever, do email me ASAP as I'm moving forward on the
annual printed edition of the Louisiana Multisport Report, which is
due out at the first of the year.

Swamp Stomp Half Marathon Set in Lake Charles
From Kathy Kiestler
Just wanted to let you know Lake Charles is having a half marathon
the same day as Baton Rouge's Club South Runners half marathon. Get
the details at www.lakearearunners.com/. We are giving away really
COOL beach towels with an embroidered alligator instead of a shirt.
For more information, call 337/491-3134 or pager 800/341-
1893.www.lakecharlestriathletes.com

La. Cycling Photos Wanted
From Bruce Wickert <blwickert@...>
The Louisiana Bike Map needs pictures of cyclists. (See note below)
Please send your e-photos to Brian Parsons, the DOTD bike ped
coordinator. Apologies in advance for multiple posts.
<BrianParsons@...>

National Senior Olympic Notes for La. Cyclists
From Dave Glenn
If you have qualified and are planning to attend the National Senior
Olympics in Pittsburgh next year and you want any information that I
pick up, please reply to me so we do not clutter the Yahoo Groups for
the kids!
glenndsj@...

I was in Pittsburgh recently and took the opportunity to check (by
car) the expected (proposed) courses for the 40k and 20km road races
and the 5km and 10km time trial.

The 40km is twice around the 20km course. If I had the direction
correct (as clockwise), the road race course is hilly enough to drop
the heavier/weaker guys but does not have any real mountains that
would disperse the group totally. There was one fast down hill. There
were numerous intersections, so they will need many marshals.

The time trial courses were not flat and were not straight. The 5km
has six right-hand turns, two are about 75 degrees, but two are about
110 degrees. The largest rise is near the start and the last half is
flatter.

The 10km has five right-hand turns plus curves and more hills than we
(Louisiana racers) normally see for time trials. One downhill curve
seemed to be uncomfortably sharp and fast if you are not skilled on
the aero bars. Surfaces, at the start of the winter, were good with
one short shared section on the time trials slightly rough.

BR Area Meeting to Discuss Bike Routes
From Gil Morin
On Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss a
potential bicycle connection between downtown and Southern University
for the Baton Rouge area. We are meeting at the office of the
planning commission at 1755 Florida Boulevard, on the Third Floor.
Attached is an agenda for the meeting. Please contact me if you have
any questions regarding this matter.

3rd Annual Seaside Half Marathon Set in North Fla.
From Kelley Buzzett
I wanted to let your Louisiana's runners know that the 3rd Annual
Seaside Half Marathon & 5km run will be held on Sunday, March 6,
2005, in Seaside, FL, just outside Destin.

Last year's race brought more than 1,200 runners, and we expect 1,500
athletes to compete in this year's Half Marathon & 5km. We have been
busy getting the word out, and I assure you that the race (and the
events surrounding it) will be memorable. A total 100 percent of
race proceeds are donated to the Seaside Neighborhood School, a
public charter middle school located in the town of Seaside.

The town of Seaside, described as America's Classic Beach Town, is
situated on Florida's Panhandle between Panama City Beach and Destin,
directly overlooking the emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
An award-winning community, Seaside is one of Florida's premier
holiday destinations. To learn more about Seaside, visit
www.seasidefl.com.

We hope to get race information out to your members and get listed in
your race calendar (if you have one) as soon as possible. I have
attached a one-page registration form and an information sheet that I
am hoping you can forward to your members. Please check our website at
www.seasidehalfmarathon.com, which has more detailed information /
registration forms, or register online at www.active.com.

Bike Open House in New Orleans Area Set
From Rick M <rickm@...>
This coming Sunday Bicycle Connection and Adam's Bicycle World in the
Greater New Orleans area are hosting the Litespeed/Merlin roadshow at
Audubon Park. between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. They will have
road, tri and mountain bike for us to demo ride around the park and
up on the levee. This is a 1st time event for this area, should be
pretty cool.

Come out ride the bikes of your choice and support their efforts.
If you're running the Larry Fusilier 25k on the levee come on over
after the race. Call Adam's Bicycle World or Bicycle Connection with
any additional questions.

For Sale
Brand new and never even taken out of the wrapper:
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That's it from here. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
225/296-7490
2325 Weymouth Drive Suite D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
USA

Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16

P.S.
Here is a preliminary list of 2005 key Louisiana fitness event dates
I've collected so far. This is a draft; it's only a draft. Please
email corrections, changes, edits, confrimations to

Kdunaway@.... Thanks.


Jan. 30, 2005
Frost Yer Fanny Duathlon
Shreveport
Contact 318/798-1241
www.sportspectrumusa.com

Feb. 5, 2005
Mardi Gras Mambo 10km
Downtown Baton Rouge, 9 a.m.
Contact Ben Cherbonnier
225/927-9200
Nextelmardigrasmambo10k.com

Feb. 19, 2005
Brother Eldon 5km
Catholic High of Baton Rouge, 8 a.m.
Contact 225/
chsalum@...

Feb. 19, 2005
Evangeline Oak Duathlon
St. Martinville
Contace 337/942-8565
(2mile, 10mile, 2mile)

Feb. 26, 2005
Race for the Cure
Downtown Baton Rouge
Contact 225/215-1231
www.rftcbr.org

Feb. 27, 2005
Mardi Gras Marathon
New Orleans, 7 a.m.
Contact 504/482-NOTC
Mardigrasmarathon.com

Feb. 27, 2005
T-Gator Duathlon #1
Lake Charles
Sam Houston Jones State Park
Contact 337/478-5355
www.lakecharlestriathletes.com
(2mile, 10mile, 2mile)

March 5, 2005
Run on the Bayou 10km
Bayou Segnette State Park, 8 a.m.
Westwego
504/482-6682
raceinfo@....

March 6, 2005
DuDonnie Du
Mandeville
Contact 985/727-7211
www.donzaroo.org

March 5-6, 2005
Rouge Roubaix Bike Race
The Felicianas
Contact
www.bicycleracing.com

March 12, 2005
Red River Run 10km
Alexandria, 9 a.m.
Contact
www.redriverrun.com

March 13, 2005
UNCF Fund 5km
Audubon Park, 9 a.m.
New Orleans
504/482-6682
raceinfo@....

March 12-13, 2005
Cross Roads USCF Bike Races
(Time Trial and Road Race)
Contact Alan Moore
318/746-9843

March 20, 2005
Abitaman Triathlon #1
New Orleans on UNO Campus, 7 a.m.
Contact 504/454-6561
www.abitaman.com
(400m Pool Swim, 10mile Bike, 2 mile run)

March 20, 2005
Opelousas Sunrise Duathlon
St. Landry Parish, 8 a.m.
Contact 337/988-1163
www.lafayettefitness.org

March 26, 2005
Crescent City Classic 10km
New Orleans, 8 a.m.
Contact 504/
www.ccc10k.com

April 2, 2005
Flying Bagel Duathlon
Bossier City, 8 a.m.
Contact 318/798-1241
www.sportspectrumusa.com

April 2, 2005
Governor's Triathlon
Lake Charles
(Beginners Only)
Contact 337/478-5355
www.lakecharlestriathletes.com
(200 meter swim, 10km bike, 2km run)

April 3, 2005
Pelicanman Duathlon
St. Bernard Parish
Contact 504/271-4074
philjanel@...

April 2, 2005
Mississippi River Bridge 5km
Destrehan/Luling, 8:30 a.m.
504/482-6682
raceinfo@....

April 2-3, 2005
Mississippi Grand Prix Bike Races
Meridian, Natchez, MS
Contact Aaron Tiffee 601/
www.natchezbicylecenter.com

April 9, 2005
Fat Boy 5km
Baton Rouge Highland School
Contact 225/927-9200

April 10, 2005
T-Gator Triathlon #1
Lake Charles
Contact 337/478-5355
www.lakecharlestriathletes.com

April 17, 2005
Six Flags Park 5km
New Orleans, 8 a.m.
504/482-6682
raceinfo@....

April 16-17, 2005
Tour Le Fleur Bike Races
Jackson, MS
Contact Tom Martin

April 22, 2005
LOCOfest Mountain Biking
Shreveport
Contact 318/798-1241
www.sportspectrumusa.com

April 23, 2005
Louisiana Triathlon in Pointe Coupée Parish
New Roads
Contact 225/296-7490
www.lawired.com/latri.htm
(800 meters, 30km, 5km)

April 24, 2005
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company's "Run Forrest Run" 5km
French Quarter, 8:30 a.m.
New Orleans
504/482-6682
raceinfo@...

April 30-May 1, 2005
Twin City Bike Races
(Road Races and Time Trials)
Monroe/West Monroe
Contact Terry Kincaid 318/340-0010

May 1, 2005
Crawfishman Triathlon
St. Tammany Parish
Contact 985/727-7211
www.crawfishman.net

May 1, 2005
Sunrise Triathlon #1
Shreveport
Contact 318/798-1241
www.sportspectrumusa.com

May 1, 2005
Al Briede Gold Cup 3 Miler
City Park, 8 a.m.
New Orleans
504/482-6682
raceinfo@....

May 7, 2005
Miles for Smiles Bike Tour
The Felicianas
Contact 225/296-7490

May 15, 2005
RedNeckMan Triathlon
Alexandria, 8 a.m.
Contact 318/445-9735

May 15, 2005
RRCA National Convention Gospel & Blues 5km
Warehouse District, 8 a.m.
New Orleans
504/482-6682
raceinfo@...

May 14-15
Tour of Brandon
Brandon, MS
Contact Gary Gray
www.bicycleracing.com

May 22, 2005
Sunrise Triathlon #2
Shreveport
Contact 318/798-1241
www.sportspectrumusa.com

May 27, 2005
Greek Festival 5km
New Orleans, 7 p.m.
Contact 504/482-6682
raceinfo@...

May 29, 2005
Sugar Bowl Triathlon
New Orleans, 7 a.m.
www.nokiasugarbowltriathlon.com

June 12, 2005
Abitaman Triathlon #3
Mandeville, 7 a.m.
Contact
Abitaman.com
(750 yard swim, 30km bike, 5km run)

June 12, 2005
Indian Creek Triathlon
Rapides Parish, Woodworth
Contact 318/442-2284
888/397-9535
www.indiancreektri.com
(1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run)

June18-19, 2005
Tour de Louisiane
Bicycle Stage Race
Contact Keith Duet
504/867-8378
www.gnofn.org

June 19, 2005
T-Gator Triathlon #2
Lake Charles, 7:30 a.m.
Contact 337/478-5355
www.lakecharlestriathletes.com

June 25-26, 2005
District Bike Road Championships
Contact Norman Nolan
225/344-5624
www.bicycleracing.com

July 4, 2005
BASF Freedom Mile
Baton Rouge
Contact 225/927-9200
www.lawried.com/csr/races.htm

July 17, 2005
T-Gator Triathlon #3
Lake Charles
Contact 337/478-5355
www.lakecharlestriathletes.com

July 16-17, 2005
Mad Potter's Bike Races
(Road Race and Criterium)
Biloxi, MS
Contact Brent Futrell
www.bicycleracing.com

July 24, 2005
Caney Lakes Triathlon
Minden
Contact 800/2MINDEN
info@...

July 23-24, 2005
Denham Springs Criterium
Livingston Parish
Contact Will Cheramie
225/344-5624
www.bicycleracing.com

Aug. 6, 2005
Ironfish Kids Triathlon
Shreveport, 8 a.m.
Contact 318/798-1241
Sportspectrumusa.com

Aug. 7, 2005
River Cities Triathlon
Shreveport
Contact 318/798-1241
www.sportspectrumusa.com

Aug. 6-7, 2005
District Bike Team Time Trial
Contact Shane Hernandez
www.bicycleracing.com

Aug. 13-14
District Bike Time Trial
Contact Todd Herbet
www.bicycleracing.com

Sept. 11, 2005
Cajunman Triathlon
Lafayette, 7:30 a.m.
Contact 337/988-1163
www.lafayettefitness.org
(800 meter, 20 mile, 3.1 mile)

Oct. 22-23, 2005
Rocktoberfest Bike Race
New Orleans
Contact Randy Legeai
504/483-6007
www.bicycleracing.com