Wow. 5mins for Normann.

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[reply]It hurts to see Dick Hoyt miss the cut-off. I wish he had made it. They are reporting he will miss the swim cut-off.[/reply]

They're also saying he's (been) considering switching to 70.3 racing.

Maybe we'll see them in Clearwater 07...

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Yes, I too now have a Blog. Don't laugh.

I know about the cut-off times, I'm just wondering what purpose the cut-off times have *at Kona*.

It's kind of like saying that the World Cup final or a Stanley Cup game could end in a tie.

I don't see the purpose. I also don't understand how Farrar gets a spot to the World Championships after not finishing a race in the alloted time, yet an emotional story like the Hoyts are going to be shelved in their last race.

There is no logic in such a deicison.

Norman's lead 5 minutes before the turn around!!!!!!!!! He might be able to walk the entire marathon.

We've got some awesome pictured from this morning, czone is downloading them now. Stay tuned! :-)

Where are you getting the power info?

why have cut-offs in any race? i have absolutely no idea why you think that there should be cut-offs in non-kona races but no cut-offs in kona. that is illogical.

Cool. We're waiting....

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http://2peak.com/...kona_2006/hawaii.php

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You got photos of The Sergio?

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The Tri Shop.com

Same thing as everywhere, logistics, rules, etc.

I always feel uncomfortable when I see Ricky during these races, kind of like looking at a car crash aftermath. Is that normal of is it lack of exposure to this kind of situation?

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Yes and also The Jonnyo!

It's interesting to see so close up and in real time the different styles, cadences and equipment choices the top guys (and gals) have made. Looks like Al-Sultan's bars are tilted slightly down (as was noted by Paul and Bob) and he's pushing a much heavier gear than Normann is...

I too feel bad for the Hoyts. What a legacy they leave on the IM, though....

[reply]why have cut-offs in any race? i have absolutely no idea why you think that there should be cut-offs in non-kona races but no cut-offs in kona. that is illogical.[/reply]

You have to qualify for Kona, any shmuck can sign-up for an IM. Cut-offs are understandable at a race because they serve a safety and administration purpose. But at Kona, where lottery picks make-up less than 5% of the field, cut-offs don't seem necessary...

ESPECIALLY when it involves a story like the Hoyts.

Too bad that Welchy couldn't keep quiet for a minute, it would have been nice to hear the interview between Dick Hoyt and Mike Reilly

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When I see them it makes me feel kind of funny. It sort of frightens me. I think that if I were in Dick or Ricky's place that I could never, ever be as strong as them. That frightens me. It reminds me that my life and the things I love hang by a fragile thread- they are contingent on things going well.

I know I could never roll with the punches like Dick and Ricky Hoyt have. Same with Marc Herremans.

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I don't think we would have heard anyway, the set up was for another network.

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Whew...Texas squeezes out a win over Nebraska 22-20 with a field goal in the last minute.

Thought I'd throw a college football update in there for those missing the games for Kona - I'm watching both at once :-)

Norman's lead 5 minutes before the turn around!!!!!!!!! He might be able to walk the entire marathon.

Long, long, long way to go. Macca for example looks like he's riding fairly easily and on a day like today with the conditions being what they are, he could be capable of a very low 2:40 marathon....

.....but lots of ground to cover before then.

Cool. Thanks man. You guys have a great day there. We're sending good energy.

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Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

Yeah! We love pix!

It's become the Howard Stern show.

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Tom Demerly
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Thanks for the update....like Tom D, I've got real work to do so splitting time between that and watching (and posting)....

That's something I thought a lot about when a running buddy of mine had a motorcycle crash and lost his right footmid calf. Previously he was a 2:55 marathon guy despite being 6'3" and 200lbs. I hope that if I am ever tested to that level, I would have the strength of character to come back. But until one is tested...

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