Hey TATers! Greetings from STL! I just wanted to check with the group, since this is an expensive year for us (wedding, bar exam, honeymoon) I'm mainly racing...
Make sure you make a reservation in Millington early. That town fills up fast. They always seem to have a baseball tournament going on at the same weekend. ......
Make sure you make a reservation in Millington early. That town fills up fast. They always seem to have a baseball tournament going on at the same weekend. ......
I am thinking about doing the Pikes Peak Ascent (1/2 marathon) in August. I am wondering how to best prepare for the altitude. I cannot go out two weeks...
I did the ascent a few years ago and didn't have time to spend at altitude either. I've heard that if you can't spend a week or two, don't spend any time up...
Kelly- I just relocated to Colorado Springs and have a descent background with altitude training...for numerous reasons! I think that's why I'm back in...
I did it last year so my advice is to be prepared for any weather conditions. It was cold (low 40's) rain at the start which translated into snow at the peak....
Kelly- I agree 100% with Lisa! I was able to summit Pikes last Sunday and expect anything! Views in the winter months are amazing, the sunrise at 11,800 feet...
Kevin, last year they had camping available on sight within walking distance to the transition area. Several people parked RV's but many simply had tents set...
I heard you can get a prescription for Diamox (r) (sp?) which is an ACE inhibitor (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitor) which is involved with fluid...
Dunno-not tested for?? Meant for altitude sickness not enhanced performance, but I get your drift. But then again going on a ski trip w/ Scouts is not a ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetazolamide From: TAT-OK@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TAT-OK@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carolyn Fairless Sent: Tuesday, March 03,...
not that it matters or that anyone cares.....acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic. If you have problems with altitude sickness this is a...
If you go into the event with the right attitude, it's an experience! Hard to actually 'race' if you don't live at altitude; be prepared to hurt! And enjoy...
Many thanks to all of you for sharing your experience and knowledge! The real joy is in accepting the challenge. I think I'll shoot for it. I'm 47 and, to...
I have never done it, but I believe that Tom Brennan did it last year and had a rough go at it. I think he wrote about it on the TATUR chatroom. You may look...
Don't forget the deadline for club kit orders is March 6. Thanks to those who have ordered already! Follow links from home page of www.tatok.com. For details...
Thanks for the reminder....can hardly remember who I am these days. Are you riding on Saturday? Kathy ... From: Carolyn Fairless <cbfairless@...> Subject:...
ORDER YOUR KITS BY 5:00 PM TODAY! Please order ASAP before 5 pm, so board can wrap it up quickly. Thanks! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
I just got a request from River Park Friends-they are trying to increase their membership. Since we all use the RP trails a lot, it seems like we could try to...
www.riverparksfriends.com you can join online or over the phone: 596-2001 membership levels range from $25 to $5000. I just joined at Family Level, and...
Is there a group protesting what they are doing to the river trail? ... ============= I just got a request from River Park Friends-they are trying to increase ...
I have as well. Been a member for many years. Doug From: TAT-OK@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TAT-OK@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carolyn Fairless Sent: Friday,...
Clarification: River Parks = City of Tulsa River Parks Authority. www.riverparks.org River Parks Friends = private non-profit group, analogous to Tulsa Zoo ...
TATer's: How is everyone doing? Hope that you are all well and excited for a season filled with great anticipation for upcoming races. I just wanted to pass...
Directed towards newer riders: I'll be riding from Mohawk Park clip-in time 1:30; starting with the Freewheel training ride then adding on more miles. You do...