THIS
MONTH: THE METAPHOR FOR LIFE
Janet Matts enjoys the journey, perspective
from a first-time triathlete.
RECENT ADDITIONS...
Ryan Grote transformed from runner extraordinaire
to Ironman pro: and
he's one to watch in Kona '03.
Joyce Hayes proves a long hiatus from
triathlon could
prove fruitful.
Jerome
Dorsey is real close to achieving that
coveted Ironman Hawaii slot.
Jodi Lee Alper, marathoner across the US and the world, gears
up for Ironman
Brazil.
Following a breakthrough 2002, Matt Mizenko
will represent USA
in Spain on May 11.
Dave and Annette Aitkenhead complete standout
2002 yearand
look forward to a very special 2003.
Don is accompanied by eight friends of the Don Fink family at the
2002 big Kona dance.
Ray Campeau competes in all 20 of the Wycoff
Triathlons and is honored
by the event organizers.
The governing body of the sport in the U.S.
names six of Don's team All
Americans, and one honoroable mention...
Dawn Ciccone shows off her stars and stripes with a string
of impressive road
race performances...
2001 will be remembered as the perfect season for veteran
triathlete Kathleen
Hughes...
Athletes' Journals:
Kona 2003:
Click here to get colorful perspective surrounding the big dance from participants, observers and supporters (plus photo gallery).
Ultraman, 2002: Melanie Fink offers
daily coverage from Don's three-day journey, just a month
after completing IM Hawaii.
Day
One : November 29, 6.2 mile swim/90 mile bike.
Day
Two : November 30, 171 mile bike ride.
Day
Three : December 1, Double marathon!
Ironman
Pledge: Eve Whitely, 2nd in her age group and
4th age grouper overall at IM Lake Placid, gives us her
Ironman pledge enroute to qualifying for Kona.
The
Gift of Cheering: Arland Macaseib, sidelined
by injury, enjoys a rare opportunity to cheer on his peers at
the Olympic Oval of Lake Placid.
Goals
vs. Purpose: Richard Haig has a "clarifying
moment" amidst injury and his pursuit of IM Lake Placid.
Ironman
Lanzarote: "The Mastery of Fear." Adrian
Jones, an overseas athlete and proud part of Don's team,
reflects on a race that many consider the hardest Ironman
of them all.
Ironman
Brazil: "When 'No' Means 'Not Yet.'" Roy
Asfar describes the joy of shaking the DNF monkey off his
back in Florianopolis.
Napa Valley
Marathon: Matt Mizenko does his homework to take over an hour off
his PR !
Myrtle Beach
Marathon: Roy
Asfar is grateful to enjoy "The Wall" once again on the
road to his dreams.
Houston Marathon:
Ian Heffernan sees January 20th's Houston Marathon
as a great opportunity to go for a negative splilt.
New York
Marathon: A
great performance at the 2001 New York Marathon meant so
much more than a race, it became a giant leap. By Dawn Ciccone.
New Year's
Midnight Run: The time when you reflect on the past and look
forward to the future...over a four-mile run. By Lida
Letowt.
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