Is a Cool Down Really Necessary?

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/15/health/nutrition/15best.html?_r=1&nl=health&emc=healthupdateema5

Badass

http://www.chrismccormack.com/blog/ironmanhawaii

Hasselhoff would be proud.

There will be a NON-SANCTIONED group mountain bike ride tonite at 8pm at the Salt Docks in Parry Sound, followed by refreshments.

It will be dark, so lights are required.

CONGRATULATIONS TOM!

Congratulations to the latest Nacho Ironman finisher. Tom finished the Esprit (Iron Distance) Triathlon in Montreal on September 12, 2009 in a time of 11 hrs and 21 minutes.

Here are a few pics of Tom and his training partners:

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - SEPTEMBER 17-2009

Mostly sunny, 18'C and a slight northerly breeze for the last Thursday evening time trial of 2009. A small but dedicated group of Nachos participated. No PB's this week but a good effort by all.

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - SEPTEMBER 10-2009

No PB's this week. A complaint was lodged by OnStar David regarding an alleged drafting incident on the bike course. This has resulted in Tim and Steve being docked 5 Nacho Points and put in the category of DNPFF (for a definition of this abbreviation see David since it is not appropriate for younger viewers). If they wish to appeal this decision they will need to take it to the Court of Nacho Arbitration.

See you on Thursday.

P.S. Congratulations to David, Marianne and Marci who completed the Muskoka 70.3 on Sunday.

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - SEPTEMBER 3-09

PB's on the bike for Brent and Peggy - congrats!

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - AUGUST 27-09

Sorry about the tardiness of the time trial postings. I have been on holidays enjoying the best three weeks of summer weather. I will post Sept 3 and 10th results shortly (I heard there was a little cheating).

Bike PB's for Gord and Dee. Run PB's for David, Garrett, Gord, Dee and Marek. Double PB's for Gord and Dee - congratulations!

Post Race Festivities

Attention all Nacho Team members:

There will be a post-race party at my house after the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Triathlon. It will be potluck, so bring whatever you like, make sure you bring something to throw on the BBQ if you like.

For further info you can email me at elproducto@gmail.com, or talk to one of the Nacho executive to get my contact info.


Nacho!!!!!

TEAM TIME TRIAL RESULTS - AUG 13-09

Where have all the Nacho's gone?!

Sunny and 28'C but light wind. Paired up for the Time Trial this week.

Some good time reductions were made on the bike segment.

SWIM TIME TRIAL RESULTS - AUGUST 13-09

Poor showing of regular Nacho swimmers today!

Sunny and 18'C and perfectly smooth water - finally! Lets see a good showing of Nachos at next weeks swim - the last sanctioned swim of the 2009 season!

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - AUGUST 6-2009

Sunny and 16'C but a brisk wind on to shore made for a rough swim. No PB's this week.



Sunny and 22'C. Very strong head wind on the return ride. However, Morgan and Lynsey still managed to pull off PB's on the bike. Lynsey had a double PB by adding a good run. PB's on the run for Terry and Marek as well.
See you next week.
P.S. Yes Julia, you beat Jeff by 10 seconds on the bike!

I could do that if i wanted to

Welcome to Slowtwitch.com - Kentucky triathlete killed by hit-and-run driver

Written by: Timothy Carlson
Date: Sat Aug 01 2009

A Kentucky man participating in a sprint triathlon in Louisville, Kentucky was struck and killed this morning by a hit-and-run driver, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Police charged Kenneth Yates, 25, of Louisville with murder, drunk driving and assault on a police officer, according to Louisville Metro Police spokeswoman Alicia Smiley. Police stated that Yates was drunk and driving at high speed when he hit John Carr, 47, of near by Owenton, Kentucky, about 8 a.m.

Carr was riding in the cycling leg of a sprint triathlon at E.P. 'Tom' Sawyer State Park when he was hit from behind. Louisville Metro Police said that Yates continued driving with Carr’s bicycle still on his windshield until he was stopped by an off-duty police officer directing traffic for the triathlon.

According to police, Yates fled on foot to a nearby house until he was brought back to the scene by his mother.

The Courier-Journal cited a Jefferson County Deputy Coroner who said that Carr was pronounced dead at the scene of blunt force trauma. Louisville Metro Police spokeswoman Smiley said Yates resisted arrest, which prompted the additional assault charge.

The 28th annual edition of the E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park Triathlon was a USA Triathlon sanctioned event consisting of a half mile swim, 14-mile bike and a 5k run held on park grounds and surrounding roads.

Nachoman Info - Aug 3rd 10am

Meet at my house 29 Sterner Road in Otter Lake.
10am 1000m Swim
11am Bike 1 or 2 loops of course - Oaster Park Drive, Cochrane Lake Road & Hunter Drive
Total Distance is around 25k per loop
1pm Run 7k out & back course so you can cut short if you like
2pm Beer Mile with Nachos to follow

See you there!

Dont have to bring anything, but cost is $10 to cover supplies


Directions - Take Oastler Park Drive to James Bay Junction South (a few hundred metres south of Oastler Lake Provincial Park) Follow James Bay Junction a few hundred meters, left on Otter Lake Road. Continue about 1km and left on Sterner Road. We are at #29, right at the end.

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JULY 30-09

Good turn out for the time trials. A number of PB's, congrats.
Weather sunny, slightly overcast 22'C.

SWIM TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JULY 30-09

A small group of intrepid Nacho's were present for the Swim Time Trial this morning. Weather was sunny, 16'C with a breeze blowing onshore. The wave action slowed the times when compared to last week.
Thanx to Moe for being the time keeper.

Nachoman 2009 - Civic Holiday Monday August 3rd

If you plan on coming, post in the comments.
Monday August 3rd ~9am

Mother Nature is an Honorary Nacho member

Good old Mother Nature was kind enough to keep the weather nice for the Bala Tri on Sunday. There was a great showing by the Nacho club with 11 club members racing, including 3 podium finishes.

Congrats to Morgan and Lindsay for their 1st and 3rd finishes in their catagory, and congrats to Tim for his 3rd place finish in the Clydesdale division.

The Nacho's are getting notoriety, as we all crossed the finish line with Sombreros.

Way to go Nachos!

2009 BALA TRIATHLON ROLL CALL

Just checked the website and Bala is not sold out yet. Therefore there is still time for other Nachos to sign up for the race. A number of people are going so come and join the fun on Sunday morning.

http://www.hsbctriathlon.com/ms/events/showracedetail.cfm?raceID=253

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JULY 23-09

Rain and 21'C for this weeks time trial - when will it stop?
A number of dedicated Nacho's attended this weeks event. PB's were set in the run by Gord, Moe and Lynsey. PB's were set on the bike by Gord and Moe. Gord and Moe must like the rain because that is a double PB for both of them! I have assigned Bonus Points to everyone who showed up to time trial in the rain. Tim and Steve get Bonus Points as well for setting up and timing the event. Although they should have got a keg of coffee when they went to Starbucks during the bike event!
See everyone next week or at the Bala Triathlon on Sunday.

SWIM TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JULY 23-09

Good swim time trial this morning. Overcast and 18'C. Rain was threatening but it held off until after the swims were completed. A number of PB's this week, even that slow Nacho at the bottom of the list!
P.S. Chris, we missed the keg of coffee!

Up and coming Nacho Athletes

Congratulations to all of the Mini-Nachos who participated in the recent Muskoka Kids Tri in Port Sydney. For some it was their first race. Everyone did great, and made the Nachos look great!

Nachoman 2k9

August 3rd is the tentative date


Details to follow....

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JULY 16-2009

A good group out for the time trials this week. Weather was overcast with light winds and 22'C.
Personal Best times on the bike this week for Peter, Gordo, Glen and Moe.
Personal Best times on the run this week for Lynsey, Dee, Terry and Moe. That is a double PB for Moe this week, congratulations!
P.S. Garrett beat David on the run this week - the competition is heating up.

SWIM TIME TRIAL RESULTS JULY 16-09

Another successful Swim Time Trial was completed this morning.
Overcast and 17'C. The wind was very light at the start but started
to pick up part way through the swim which slowed the swim times
when compared to last week.
Bonus points to Chris for the Starbuck's Coffee post-swim!
Lets have more people out next week.

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JULY 9-09

Bike PB's for Peter, Jane, Terry, Kit, Marek and Marcie.
Run PB's for Jane, Dee, Terry and Moe. Congratulations to all.

First Swim TT a success! - UPDATED WITH RESULTS

Thanks to all who showed for the inaugural Nacho Average Swim TT. Great performances by all, let's see more out next week!

Special thanks to Moe for his camerawork.

Attention Nacho Club Members-Time Trial Thursdays Update!!!!

The moment you've all been waiting for is finally here. Starting tomorrow The Nacho Average Tri Club will be adding a 1K time trial swim to Time Trial Thursdays. The swim TT will start at 6:45 a.m. from from the new town beach. Actually the swim start will be on the North-West facing beach under the bridge that leads out to the point from the town beach. This event is for Nacho Average Triathlon Club members who have paid and have completed the necessary paperwork.
If you are not club member but would like to try this or any of our events you may do so providing you sign a waver any pay the one day fee. Contact Tim (378-0918)or Dave (746-8179) for details.

TT starts at 6:45 so be there by 6:30 if you need to fill out paperwork.

NACHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JULY 2-09 PLUS PB's

Presto, fixed!

Good turn out for the Thursday Time Trials. Overcast conditions, about 22'C and stiff wind on bike return.

Congratulations to Morgan and Marci for PB's on the bike and to Tom, Moe and Marilyn for PB's on the run. Christopher Jones beat David on the run so the competition is heating up.

If I missed anyone for Nacho Bonus Points and you attended the post-time trial festivities let me know and I will update.

See you next week.

As requested here is the latest Personal Best list.

TIME TRIAL RESULTS JUNE 25-09

Congratulations to Kit and Glen for PB's on the bike. Welcome to Marilyn and Terry.

Bonus Points to David for setting up for the bike before he headed off to his daughters Graduation.

Where are all the other Nachos hiding?!

Nacho in Print

Check out the latest issue of Sideroads magazine, available everywhere in Parry Sound. Great article and pictures of the team.

Thanks to Charlene for the great read!


Nachooo!

Friday Track Workout PSHS 7.30pm

I can't think of a better opportunity to practice your beer mile!

Canada Day Ride

Who is in for a 2nd annual Canada Day ride?

Last year I think it was a pretty decent group and we ended up doing a 4 hour ride starting around 8am or so.

I'd love to do it again - anyone else?

Mass Swim starts suck.

This past weekend, a small contingent of Nacho Athletes participated in the 2009 OAT club championships at Guelph Lake. It was an Olympic distance tri, and the 5 members who participated, had a great day. Thanks to Kerry, Austin and Gord's mom for cheering us on. It seems the Nachos are gaining some noteriety, as we had some random strangers giving us Nacho support. As of this morning, no results have been posted with regards to the Club championship.

Peter Jones - 2:53:05
Steven David - 2:57:17
Tim Graves - 3:02:58
Gord Lane - 3:03:45
Chris George - 3:06:18

TIME TRIAL RESULTS JUNE 18-09

Weather was sunny and 24 'C for Thursday's Time Trial - windy on the way back to the finish of the bike. PB's on the bike for Jane, Stacey, Kit and Glen - way to go! In addition Bonus Points for the pub attendees.

Good luck to all Nachos at the Guelph TRI Club Championships on Sunday.

See you next week.

Call to all Nacho Racers

This weekend is the OAT club championship at Guelph Lake. We'd like to see as many Nachos come and race this event to make a good showing in our inaugural year as a sanctioned team. To date only 5 racers are confirmed to be racing, we need more support than that. Racers can do either the sprint or the olympic distance.

Hope to see you out on the course!



Don't forget to watch Dave as he races the Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene, and attempts to qualify for Kona again! We are rooting for you Dave.

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JUNE 11-2009 RE-POSTING

I have re-posted the results from June 11 since it turns out that Kit and Stacey had a Personal Best time on the bike - congrats.

In addition, I am posting the Personal Best list for everyones inspiration - remember you get Bonus Points for beating your previous PB!

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JUNE 4-2009

Fear not, David found the results from June 4 and they are posted below.

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JUNE 11 - 2009

Here are the results for last night's time trial. A small but eager group showed up for the event including our intrepid swim coach, Jane. The weather was nice, no rain and the wind was ok. Many regular Nachos were Missing-in-Action, I guess their feet were still frozen from Wednesday nights swim! Thanx to David for timing even on his taper for Coeur d'Alene.

I will post the previous results once they are located in David's office.

Marty

First Open Water Swim!

At an undisclosed location, a small group of intrepid Nacho Athletes gathered for an unsanctioned "dip", in the frigid water for the first open water swim of the year. Nobody died, and Steve can finally feel his feet this morning.

The Explainer - Getting that ol' EPO boost - VeloNews

The Explainer - Getting that ol' EPO boost - VeloNews

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Hey Marty,

Those time trial results aren't going to post themselves ;-)

The Hills are Alive

This past weekend, members from the Nacho team participated in a 110km cycling tour around some of the Muskoka Lakes. It was a great ride, but the hills won in the end.

Here are some pictures from the event:
To see the full album you can click here: Spin the Lakes 2009