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Hawaiian Ironman Race Report

feeds@yuku.com (fester7) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:09:56 GMT

Jeffrey Kramer 2009 IRONMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Race Report

Wow! Where do I start? Hawaii is an amazing place and somewhere that everyone should experience at least once. So the journey began in Maui where Dena and I started our official honeymoon after getting married in June. We stayed at the Four Seasons and I can't tell you how amazing it was. The hotel itself, service and just the overall area was gorgeous. We did the touristy things like standup paddleboards, snorkeling, and zip...

Selling Stuff

feeds@yuku.com (fester7) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:07:56 GMT

2008 Zipp 808 Clinchers (700cc). Wheels are in excellent condition with some scratches on the decals. Not on the wheels themselves. They have less then 700 miles on them and were only raced 3 times all 3 being Ironman. $1800.

2008 Trek TTX 9.5 Full Ultegra, Raced in 4 Ironman. Frame, Fork, and Drivetrain. $2500

email me if you are interested. jefffester@aol.com

Boston Marathon

feeds@yuku.com (choukri) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:21:48 GMT

Registration:
If you intend to register for the 2010 Boston Marathon please read the following message from the BAA.org website:

"Registration for the 114th Boston Marathon on April 19, 2010 is ongoing and the race is rapidly approaching its field size limit. If you met the qualifying standards and intend to register, the B.A.A. strongly advises you to register now before the field is filled"

Looking at the Entry List I believe that this year's race will...

Introduction to Trail Running: Bimbler's Bluff

feeds@yuku.com (alphaflag) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:32:19 GMT

Grab you beer. It was a long day for me and a long post too.

After a washout Saturday, Sunday turned out to be a great October morning. After during the Ghost Airline trail run the past two years and missing my daughters soccer games (I'm the coach) I decided to do a Sunday event instead for my fall race....

Cyclocross Hartford Report

feeds@yuku.com (LizzieMik12) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:18:16 GMT

So I had never done a Cyclocross race, actually I had never even seen one and I didn't have a cross bike. But I really wanted to try it. So I took my MT bike down to Hartford today and gave it a whirl. Now see the funniest part is, is I don't know how to MT bike either. I don't have shoes or anything so I just wore sneakers and decided to give it a go. Well long story short I finished last!!!! I know that kind of isn't possible in a cross race since it is time, but I was...

Winter Triathlons

feeds@yuku.com (Scruffy) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:05:31 GMT

Now that it's almost winter it's time to start thinking about winter triathlons. They consist of a run, bike, and nordic/skate skiing, all on the snow. Last year I did both of the triathlons and they were both 5K run, 7.5K bike, and 6K ski. There was also a duathlon that I missed that was a 4K run, 6K ski, 4K run. I used my mountain bike but a cross bike would work better and the run and bike courses were on groomed ski trails. It was definitely interesting trying to ride the...

Wrentham Du

feeds@yuku.com (Stone73) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:46:25 GMT

Anyone planning on heading to Wrentham this weekend for the Halloween Du. I am debating whether to go. This season has been a train wreck with various injuries but I am finally healthy and would like to do at least one race this year

Mark

Newport Marathon

feeds@yuku.com (cervelochris) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:51:57 GMT

I did the Amica Newport Marathon Sunday. If you recall the weather was horrible. Temps in the low 40's, howling wind, and driving rain. I've never been in such horrible conditions in a race. I had run Hartford the week before so my legs were pretty smoked. I had this crazy notion to get in 2 marathons in 8 days to qualify me for Marathon Maniacs status. Check out their website......marathonmaniacs.coms.....Some crazy people there. Anyway I knew it would be terrible, I just...

Hartford Marathon and 1/2 FINAL HEAT Team

feeds@yuku.com (ctvinman) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:28:33 GMT

OK -- Who else is running on Saturday?

Reply with your name and get added to the Home Page.

Looks like it will be perfect weather. Don't forgot to wear your HEAT Hat. Drop me a note if you want one for the race (still only $12).

If I miss you out on the course, wait for me at the Beer Garden.

Timberman PSA

feeds@yuku.com (smc67) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:02:19 GMT

I just wanted to remind everyone that Timberman registration is open, and to sign up fast before the slots are gone.

Happy training!

SMC

MS Bike Ride

feeds@yuku.com (donna) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:33:10 GMT

I just wanted to do a quick post regarding the MS Charity Ride in NYC this weekend. For those of you who enjoy such events this one should be on the "To do" list. The ride had personal meaning for me because my dad had MS. Riders have the option of doing a 30, 66 or 100 mile ride. It starts at Pier 94 in NY (around 55th street on the West Side.) They shut down the highway and 5,000 bikers get to ride around Manhattan traffic free including the Lincoln Tunnel. The weather was...

2009 Mightyman Montalk Half

feeds@yuku.com (jfs) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:07:36 GMT

I raced this Half yesterday. It was a return to my start at long course events. I did this race in 2006 in a monsoon. Weather is unpredicable out in Montaulk. It poured Saturday morning, then began to clear later than night. I figured the temps would drop precipituously over night, so I bundled up for my 1 mile ride in the dark to the early race start (^:40 a.m.). As I left the hotel, the air was warm and humid.

It was still dark when I got to the transition, which was a...

Cylcocross at Riverside Park - October 25

feeds@yuku.com (kanastas) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:39:19 GMT

Not that this is my cup of tea, but for you off roaders out there, though this might be of interest.

Cyclocross at Riverside Park - October 25

Presented by the Central Connecticut Bicycle Alliance and CT-NEMBA, cyclocross returns to...

PW Runway Run for United Way

feeds@yuku.com (alphaflag) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:57:56 GMT

Perfect night for running and a great crowd. We raised over $8000, plus I manged to run my fasted 5K in 4 years. A flat course with almost no wind really helps!

Redman HIM - Race Report (alternate title: Nothing New on Race Day?)

feeds@yuku.com (oneskineejosie) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:53:50 GMT

Hey all,
Last week I did my first HIM, the Redman out in Oklahoma City. I was really excited for this race, as I'd had better than expected results this season. Just to warn you, this race report is a little long (but dramatic!) so, grab yer popcorn and read on!

This story really begins the day before the race. We got to OKC on Thursday night, and the next morning got up, went to Waffle House (YUM!) and then off to Schlegel Bikes to pick up my bike. She was shipped via...

American Zofingen?

feeds@yuku.com (smc67) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:12:40 GMT

I'm deciding wheter or not to sign up for the short course, depending on how I feel after a brick tomorrow. Is anyone else headed to this race?

http://www.americanzofingen.racesonline.com/

sean

Hammerfest Report

feeds@yuku.com (trlrnman) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:01:03 GMT

What a perfect day for a Tri! After a very cool set-up, the day warmed up quickly and was perfect for relaxing after the race. I counted 20 members racing as well as lots of friends and family down to enjoy the day. We had some notable performances including 1st and 2nd overall by Bill Schumann and Gabe Jiran and 2nd overall by Kathryn Flodquist. We also had 12 medal in their age groups.

With the tide out as usual, the swim was more of a run-swim-run with the first run leg almost...

Firm Man Tri - RI

feeds@yuku.com (donna) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:19:12 GMT

I decided to write a quick race report for anyone interested in trying Firmman in the future. This was my first half Ironman in 2004 and I did it in 6:10. I surprised myself and enjoyed the distance but in the subsequent three half Ironmans I did (Timber and Vineman) I didn't come close to 6:10. This year, on somewhat of a whim in August, Anna (another Heat member) and I signed up. I secretly hoped I might PR.

For those who don't know, its an ocean swim. Usually, I'm...

Nutmegman?

feeds@yuku.com (e1barry) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:48:05 GMT

Anybody doing nutmegman this weekend?

Women's Tri Results

feeds@yuku.com (kanastas) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:29:21 GMT

So the day after Madison the women got their shot -- we had great weather -- some sections of the road were wet but the trails on the run were fairly dry making for better terrain than last year. We had some great results with 3 Heat women in the top 10 -- not sure how many racers we had exactly(you need some uniforms girls), but congratulations to Katie, Nancy, Marcy, and Beryl. A big thanks also to Dean, Erica, Kathyn, and Raf who volunteered for the event.
Here's my personal...