USAT AAC

To echo Brian abd Brad, I vote for Racine due to its more cental
location.

I love Boulder and I love a challenge, but living at "O" and racing
at "5430" is bit rough.

Rachel Susanne Sears
Hypercat Racing
Professional Coaching for Endurance Athletes
www.HypercatRacing.com

--- In e-litebeat@yahoogroups.com, "Lavelle, Brian"
<brian.lavelle@a...> wrote:
>
> I agree with Brad. My vote would be Racine since it is located
> virtually in the middle of the country. 5430 would be totally
unfair
> with the altitude.
>
>
> Brian Lavelle
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> Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 5:02 AM
> To: e-litebeat@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [e-litebeat] 2006 Long Course Nationals Options
>
>
> Although I live in Boulder and would enjoy the opportunity to race
in my
> "back yard", it seems holding the race at altitude might be
> disadvantageous for some. Either of HFPs races sound like good
options.
> The Spirit of Racine event would be more centrally located for
traveling
> considerations.
>
> Thanks for asking for input!
>
> Brad
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: e-litebeat@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:e-litebeat@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Alison DeWall
> Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 4:17 PM
> To: e-litebeat@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [e-litebeat] 2006 Long Course Nationals Options
>
>
> Hello all,
> USAT is considering 3 events for 2006 Long Course Tri
Nationals.
> The
> Athletes Advisory Council (AAC) would like your opinion - of
the
> 3
> events below, which would be best? Why?
> Thanks,
> Alison and the AAC
>
> Option A: Spirit of Racine
> July 23, 2006
> # of years the event has existed: 3
> Prize purse: $25k
> Can a portion of the prize purse be allocated to the top
> American
> Finishers? Yes
> # of participants in 2005: 1,200 finishers
> Nearest airport: Milwaukee
> Distance to airport: 20 miles
> Homestays available? Yes
> Elite athlete comp entries for some? Yes
> Post race activities? Yes, live band, huge catered post race
> meal
> What makes this event special? over 700 volunteers come out
and
> support this event
>
>
> Option B: MedExpress Mountaineer Triathlon
> June 25, 2006
> # of years the event has existed: 1
> Prize purse: $25k
> Can a portion of the prize purse be allocated to the top
> American
> Finishers? Yes
> # of participants in 2005: 400
> Nearest airport: Morgantown
> Distance to airport: 5 miles
> Homestays available? Yes
> Elite athlete comp entries for some? Yes
> Post race activities? A pro VIP dinner and pool party
provided
> by a
> local age group triathlete
> What makes this event special? The community supports this
event
>
> like no other. 400 volunteers and complete local media
support
> leading up tot he event and following it
>
>
> Option C: 5430 Long Course Triathlon
> August 13, 2006
> # of years the event has existed: 6
> Prize purse: $20k
> Can a portion of the prize purse be allocated to the top
> American
> Finishers? Yes
> # of participants in 2005: 700
> Nearest airport: Denver
> Distance to airport: 45 minutes
> Homestays available? Yes
> Elite athlete comp entries for some? Yes
> Post race activities? Massage, beer, large expo, awards
> ceremony,
> music, food, showers available
> What makes this event special? First and foremost- Boulder.
Our
> 2005
> race attracted over 20 elite athletes, as well as some of the
> best
> age groupers in the country. We typically attract athletes
from
> 30
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