USAT AAC

That's a tough choice. The first two are the same
days as men's and women's pro Ironman nationals
(assuming the same setup as last year) and the third
is at altitude.

Athletes are going to have to make a choice between
being the US national champion at Ironman distance or
going to USAT nationals and attempting to qualify for
Worlds.

Seeing as the publicity/recognition for 2005 Nationals
AND some good American results at 2005 USAT Long
Course worlds was pretty much nonexistent, why would
that make the best people want to go to nationals and
then go on to represent the US at Worlds?

I would probably choose to race at altitude to avoid
scheduling conflicts.

Linda

--- triratgirl <coachrat@msn.com> wrote:

> 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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> > ________________________________
> >
> > From: e-litebeat@yahoogroups.com [mailto:e-
> litebeat@yahoogroups.com] On
> > Behalf Of brad@b...
> > 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
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> > 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
> > states, and the event is solidly organized and
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