Konrad's Top 10 Ways to Get Faster
Spotlight Image I am afforded a pretty unique perspective at many races. I'm at the finish or transition, watching the whole race unfold as the announcer. I get to see stuff. Some of it is inspiring. Some of it is funny. Some of it causes me to squirm in discomfort.

But one thing strikes me again and again:

* Triathletes will spend limitless money on this sport to get faster and will undo all of their efforts with simple mistakes and technical errors that waste tons of time.

This weekend, I had an even uniquer (is that a word?) perspective. I got to race the Strawberry Fields sprint and then jump on the microphone to help emcee the race. Oh the things you'll see!

With that in mind   More...

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Need a Uniform? Shop Online today!LA Tri Club and Overnite Express willdeliver your order to your door within a few days.

Register for USAT Club Nationals at Pumpkinman in LAS VEGAS, Oct. 18, 2008. Three distances to choose from. Fly the LATC colors as we target top honors as a club.

Hard Rock Hotelfor PumpkinmanWe have arranged fora room block at the HardRock. Rates apply to arrivals on 10/16-17 only. Thurs: $159; Fri/Sat: $299.For reservations, you must call 800-HRD-ROCKand reference the LA Tri Club before Aug. 15th. Our after-party, with a dinner-buffet,will be at the Pink Taco from 6-9pm. Tickets for our after party will be avaliable in the polls, prior to the event.The Hard Rock is a 20-minute drive from the race.

Hyatt Place: Across from the Hard Rock.$109 per night.1.Click on Hyatt Place 2.Choose your check-in date and check-out date. Your arrival and departure dates must be between the group dates of October 17, 08 and October 19, 08. 3.Enter group code G-LATC for LA Tri Club in the box labeled Group/Corporate #. Rooms must be booked before Sept 18 to receive the special rate. 4.You then hit the check availability button. 5.From here verify that your group name is specified next to rate details and if everything matches then hit book. - If our rate of $109 isn't showing up for all nites, book by calling 702-369-3366 option 5.

Hacienda Hotel & Casino for Pumpkinman is another option. It's the most cost effective choice, and is also very near to the race start, about a mile or less.

Monthly"First Thursday"SocialsEach month, in one, or two regions around LA, you'll find LATCers gathering for libations and camaraderie. All are welcome. No charge... just a social gathering. Check the calendar for details (under the Resources tab, above), and if you're a member, please RSVP.

NEW MEMBER NIGHTS, monthly: Each month you have a chance to attend a new member night in person, to learn more about how to use your membership, or to determine if it's time for you to join. Locations vary, checkour Calendar under our Resources Tab for specifics.Bring a friend, All are welcome. RSVP is not required.

Nutrition Questions? Ask the LA Tri Club expert: Jennifer Ischayek MS, RD, Director of Science at Phase IV. She fields questions and sends responses to the club at-large, so we all become more educated. Have a question?, send an email today!

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Today:
6:30 PM August First Thursday - Santa Monica
6:30 PM August First Thursday - Tarzana
6:00 AM Playa Ridazz Thursday Ride
6:00 PM Valley Interval Bike Ride
6:30 PM Santa Monica Track Workouts-NEW DAY AND PLACE!
6:30 PM FREE South Bay Track Workouts
6:30 PM Thursday Track workout
6:30 PM Aug. First Thursday :: Santa Monica
6:30 PM Aug. First Thursday :: Tarzana

Tomorrow:
6:00 AM Playa Swimazz
6:15 AM Friday AM Santa Monica Ocean Swim
6:30 AM Long Beach Bay Swim
6:30 AM Friday Gladstone's Swim
6:30 AM Manhattan Beach Ocean Swim
5:30 PM Valley Tempo Run
6:30 PM Canyon Trail Run
6:30 PM Long Beach Friday PM Swim

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08/07  Patrick Hehir

08/07  Megan Rowe

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