Congrats to all whose endurance events are going on over multiple weeks or multiple Ironmen. I want to add my own data points to this discussion because I'm...
Well, after almost a year of lurking around the group and seeing the RATS at all my races I actually joined. Who knows, maybe it's the spiffy jerseys, but I...
Welcome Brett! Speaking of jerseys, I'm taking orders right now! Make sure you get your's in. For those who have already ordered I will be compiling the...
... good read...right up to this part ;-) : "Simply having a huge motor and being able to pound out high tempo for a long time is what triathletes do....
Sorry Jeroen and Everyone - I skimmed this part. Despite the Fratboy attitude that Jeroen quotes below, there is some good stuff in there. For the record, If...
Hi Jack, It was great to see you at C-Man this past weekend. You were running very smoothly when you glided past me. :) I apologize for forgetting mention...
Racer: Kevin Kunkel Race: ChesapeakeMan Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008 Location: Cambridge, MD Race Type: Triathlon - Ironman Age Group: Male 35 - 39 Time:...
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Oct 3, 2008 4:20 pm
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I have finished my race report with pictures. For those who are interested you can see it at www.ktkva.blogspot.com KK [Non-text portions of this message have...
Hey Rats, For those of you racing at Kona ( or if you know anyone racing), please contact me off list. Shannon and I are Kona-bound and are working on the 2nd...
Hey RATs, Is anyone out there interested in a Total Immersion swim clinic? There is one coming to Towson, MD on Oct 25 and 26. Shannon and I will be attending....
Racer: Richard Gendron Race: Giant Acorn Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008 Location: Bumpass, VA Race Type: Triathlon - Sprint Age Group: Male 40 - 44 Time:...
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Kevin, this is really impressive to see that you raced every single week, 7 weeks in a row, finishing with a IM and a podium. Well done! Fabrice ... row of ......
Doing a local 6k cross country race the week after my Savageman & Chesapeakeman double is barely Kunkelian (maybe it's a Kunkel-ette), but I had fun for two...
david glover IS a genius. i had never done a triathlon until august 2007 when i signed up for irongirl. although i panicked in the swim, (for those who wonder...
Jack: David is right on. That's one thing I failed to mention in my race report. When you're racing a flat course it's good to alternate your gearing for...
Racer: Charles Barnes Race: Osprey Sprint Triathlon Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008 Location: Public Landing, MD Race Type: Triathlon - Sprint Age Group: Male...
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I arrived safe and sound. It does not get any better than this. The day started with a swim in Kailua bay. Pro sightings included Ken Glah and Fernanda...
Thanks for the info, Dan! I'd love to go, but our friends are getting married that weekend -- they might be offended if we canceled on them to swim....
Glad to hear things are going well. It is great to see all the pros at Kona. They are everywhere. Last year while I was at Lava Java, Normann Stadler came in...
It's time to pick the Kona winners contest. The winner this time will be awarded a special prize at the Kona social. Here's the deal: 1. Pick men's winner ...
For the MEN: 1. Chris McCormack - 8:18:08 2. Eneko Llanos 3. Marino Vanhoenacker 4. Craig Alexander 5. Faris Al-Sultan 6. Andy Potts DNF. Normann Stadler For...
I'm pretty pumped after completing the Osprey Tri this past weekend (my second Tri!) so now I'm trying to figure out my race schedule for next year. My...
Here is my totally unbiased answer: It will be a tough day in Kona... Men: Norman Stadler in 8:18:06 - Yeah I'm not thrilled about it either... Women: Yvonne...
I always seem to catch the tailend of the televised Kona IM - does anyone know when it's televised and what network? I know it's one of the major networks -...
It won't be until early December on NBC. We have a RATS social at Dave Cascio's house. It's one of our big annual events. You should come Starr. It's a lot...
Where is local? You have two races a year in Culpeper; two in Reston (sprint in Spring and Int'l in fall); at least three I know of at Lake Anna; and now Loco...