The Mid-Atlantic Monthly

A new multisport series has been launched in the Mid-Atlantic region and with it comes a chance to win an all-expense paid trip for two to Brazil plus a free entry into the 2004 Ironman Brazil. The Greater Atlantic Multisport Series is being produced by Piranha Sports, LLC, an event management company based in Delaware.

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MID-ATLANTIC AGE GROUPERS HONORED BY INSIDE TRIATHLON
by Bill Hauser

Forty age-groupers from the Mid-Atlantic region were recently named to Inside Triathlon magazine’s annual All-Americans list.

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FIRST ANNUAL MID-ATLANTIC MULTISPORT EXPO DRAWS LARGE CROWD

The first annual TriSpeed Mid Atlantic Multisport Expo and Swap Meet was held on January 12, 2003 in Bethesda Maryland. This event was presented by Lifesports Inc. (parent company to TriSpeed Multisport, Triathlon Academy and Spinervals Cycling) and MetroSports. This first time event was a great success, with an estimated 500 people attending.

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THE SCIENCE OF SPEED
Tips For Reducing Those Winter Pounds
http://www.elitewellness.com
by Dan Moser, Ph.D. & Jeff Devlin

Now that we are into REAL winter, we knew you needed yet another list of New Year’s platitudes to catapult you into your winter training. Of course, please put our laundry lists ahead of your other New Year’s lists since this pertains to future race results and juggling priorities. Unlike all other such lists, we know you have never heard of any of these items before. Except in prior articles.

The science of speed combines two expert perspectives on seasonal triathlon testing, training, and racing and is sponsored by ELITE Testing (a division of ELITE Health & Wellness) (http://www.elitetesting.com), located in Philadelphia.

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ON CAMPUS
2003 Collegiate National Championships
by Andrew Blatecky

Now that the 2003 Collegiate National Championships have been announced, it is important for collegiate triathletes from the region to start making plans for the big race. Mass transportation possibilities to Arizona for the entire Mid-Atlantic region are currently being considered in addition to individual packages for each team with a large emphasis on safety and price. Finalized options complete with prices and other details will be available by the end of January for the collegiate teams to take into consideration.

As a reminder, please check www.tucsonracing.com from time to time for any possible updates concerning the 2003 Championship race.

Have a great spring semester!

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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Andy Blatecky
blatecaj@jmu.edu

AGE GROUP RULE FOR INCLUSION IN NATIONAL RANKINGS
by USA Triathlon

The USA Triathlon Board of Directors reaffirmed at the November 2002 board meeting that in order to be included in the Age Group National Rankings, all athletes competing in USAT sanctioned events must compete in their respective age group to receive credit for that race for their ranking.

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RESULTS FROM LAST MONTH:

Which professional triathlete do you feel deserves Triathlete of the Year honors?

Peter Reid 6%

Conrad Stoltz 1%

Carol Montgomery 0%

Barb Lindquist 17%

Chris McCormack 6%

Craig Walton 2%

Natascha Badmann 23%

Lori Bowden 1%

TIm DeBoom 36%

Siri Lindley 8%

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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