Race #4 in our Mideast Multi-Sport Series offers a little something for everyone including .4 mile swim at Delaware Lake, a two loop bike race along Route 23 and an off road adventure run through the beautiful forests of Delaware State Park So mark your calendar for August 6th at 7:00am. It’s an early start, but it’s worth it. You don’t want to miss this one!

USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONED: The Great Ohioan Triathlon/Duathlon is fully sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT) the national governing body of the sport of triathlon. All contestants will be required to abide by all the rules and regulations of USAT including membership. Their are two membership options. Option #1 is an annual membership to USAT. Call USA Triathlon at 1-719-597-9090 for membership details. All members must show their current USAT membership card at registration so give yourself plenty of time for membership processing and mail delivery. Option #2 is designed for “one time” participation in a USAT sanctioned event. Those choosing this option will be required to include an additional $9 (NON-USAT MEMBERSHIP FEE) This fee will be included in your registration and forwarded to the national office.

Distance:
Date & Time: Sunday, August 06, 2006 @ 7:00 A.M.
Location: Delaware State Park

Awards:
Awards will be presented to the top 3-5 finisher’s per division. (Elite/Professional), 16-17,18-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75-79,80+, Cruiser Weight (200lbs/men-150lbs/women), Relay Teams (Male/Female/Mixed)

Race Divisions:
(Elite/Professional), 16-17,18-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75-79,80+, Cruiser Weight (200lbs/men-150lbs/women), Relay Teams (Male/Female/Mixed)

Entry Fees:

Packet Pickup:
Tri Tech Multi Sport Columbus, Ohio 614-846-1516 at the following times:
Saturday 07/29 - Saturday 08/05
Store Hours are M-W-F from 11-7pm T-T from 11-5pm and Saturday 11-6pm. Closed Sunday.

Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup:
From 5:30 A.M. to 6:45 A.M. . *NO ENTRY after 6:45 A.M.

AMB Chip Pick-Up:
AMB Chip pickup is on race day from 5:30 A.M. - 6:45 A.M.
*You must wear a chip in order to be timed and recieve results after the event.
*Lost or non-returned chips will result in a $75.00 charge.

Race Packets:
Your Great Ohioan race packet will include a neat t-shirt with the official race logo, energy bar, finish line food and party and a USAT certified course.

Certification Information:
USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONED

Today our Team In Training running group did a 9 mile run. I thought I was in good enough shape to do this run today. WOW. I hurt. I completed the 9 miles without giving in and walking except water stations(which everyone does) but I am one sore hurting puppy. To the point that it hurts to move my legs if they’ve been in one position for too long.

I have been training but it’s been a mixture of spinning and running and I haven’t been focusing on my base miles at all. I’ve been focusing on my cardio vascular aspect in the hope of completing a sub 4 hour race. That was a mistake. So this week I’m reevaluating my training program. I’ve got to get something in that includes, a mixture, a base run, a speed run and that meets the distance requirements for the week.

The spinning class is beneficial but mostly a cardio vascular - I still need three days of running to prepare for the long runs.
I recovered breathing and heart rate wise very fast today. But my legs are still hurting. I keep praying I had anti inflamatories but I can’t get them anymore unless I go to my doctor. I’ll just have to tough it out. Anyone have any thoughts on additional means of easing my recovery that doesn’t include the typical over the counter ones I’m all for it.