Apologies in advance for the mass mailing.... A friend is unable to run the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler this weekend, so if anyone would like her bib number please...
Hi, I'm in the 02 Spud tri but have not done it before so I would be interested in any feedback people have about about the race course and overall operation....
Hey Peter! This was my second race ever (after Reston in 1997). Others have raced it more than I; however, I can say a few things: The swim, at least last...
Peter, There were some postings about Spud last year and I think I remember a detailed description about the course. If you do a search on "Spud Course" you...
I'll add a few things.... I thought the plant thingies growing at the bottom of the lake were LESS funny and MORE of a problem. That my be due to my extended...
I just joined the group and wanted to say hello to everyone. I have been reading the messages and it's great to see how helpful everyone is. I am new to...
Tired of riding around our neighborhood in Springfield/Burke some friend and I are planning on a 45 mile ride on Sunday. It was recommended that we use the...
It is a good ride. Will take you out to Perciville and beyond. There are some side roads to ride as well. Go early because it can get crowded later in the...
I raced at Spud the year before and it was my very first Olympic Distance Triathlon. In regards to the course... My swim did not have any water plant monsters...
I have two pairs of sunglasses I am getting rid of. Our cycling club is sponsored by Rudy Project so I need to unload these. 1 pair-BRAND NEW, NEVER WORN,...
If you are going to drive to Reston you might think about driving a few more miles to do this ride. http://mywebpages.comcast.net/atlcycle/leesburgtour.html ...
If you are going to drive to Reston why don't you drive a few more miles and do this ride. http://mywebpages.comcast.net/atlcycle/leesburgtour.html The trail...
... trail ... There is a group of us who rides on the back roads of Anne Arundel and Calvert counties in Maryland on Sunday mornings. The only downside is...
Welcome. If you are in the No. Virginia/DC/Maryland area, look for "Rat Holes" at major races here and say hello in person. (Hey Chief Rat, any idea which...
I was curious if any RATS were going to the Great Clermont Triathlon this weekend? This will be the first time for me competing here so if any of you have...
I have done SPUD at least 4 times, and it is always one of my favorite races. I think the park itself is in a pretty nice park for starters, and the view is...
I live in Burke, VA so I am close. Thanks for the invite and I will definitely come out say hello. Jamie ... Columbia?) ... have ... everyone ... in...
Every once in a while people post messages about group rides (the main one seems to be after masters on Sat mornings). I've always been to afraid to try one...
If Jim "Buelito" Desrosiers shows up you could probably get off your bike and walk and still keep up. I am kidding. You would have to have at least a light ...
The rides start out fairly modestly, and the group from what it was has grown to over 10 riders on any given Saturday. This has been the case all winter long!...
Saturday rides are a good mix of folks both men and women. Usually, we start out at an easy pace for warm-up. The expectation is NOT for the group to stay...
We start outside of the Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods* ASAP after the 7-8 am masters workout. In the cold weather this usually means 8:30 a.m. (tad...
... Whooops, I should note that we move to Lake Newport during the summertime, with a few exceptions. See http://www.restonmasters.org/practice.shtml for...
Hi all, We have 5 people (confirmed) signed up for the testing on April 13th. If one more person signs up for the 9:30 a.m. slot, we can get the lowest rate of...
I mentioned this in the locker room at the Sat master's workout ... This is an outfit run by longtime pro Ken Glah that does packages to IM-Brazil. I have no...
FYI, Daniel Labarca is probably going to do IM Brazil. I'm thinking about it but leaning against right now. ... This ... are). ... starting at ... and...
Hello all, I will be spending the next week at Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County, Md, and am planning to get a week of intensive bike training in while I'm out...
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone out there knows the chances of getting in to the New York City Marathon through the lottery? Myself and a couple of others...