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We prefer to call ourselves "Chronologically Challenged" Ray Plotecia
Gee, Ray, that sounds like you can’t tell time. Or is that one of the symptoms? Old man crawford.
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We have difficulty believing the date on our birth certificates. Superannuated Ray Plotecia Male Amateur, 50-54 Ruxton, MD – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – We prefer to call ourselves "Chronologically Challenged" Ray Plotecia Gee, Ray, that sounds like you can’t tell time. Or is that one of the symptoms? Old man crawford.
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Yeah, but Charlie, YOU have discovered the fountain of Youth ! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Old man crawford.
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Meet ST at the Powerman Race this year. He signed an old copy of one of his books for me. First rate all the way!!! "Iron" Mike
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We prefer to call ourselves "Chronologically Challenged" Ray Plotecia Male Amateur, 50-54 Ruxton, MD – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Look who’s talking about ancient. Snippage… I love this sport and it is a shame to see so many pros "retire" when they see they cannot make a living at it. If enough pro’s get out and do things like the Legends, it will attract attention like the Senior Golf Tour and whatever that tennis thing is where Connors is still playing McEnroe. With a little work, Legends might be able to attract enough sponsorship so some ancient pros might be able to make a living at it. Ray Plotecia Male Amateur, 50-54 Ruxton, MD
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Look who’s talking about ancient.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Snippage… I love this sport and it is a shame to see so many pros "retire" when they see they cannot make a living at it. If enough pro’s get out and do things like the Legends, it will attract attention like the Senior Golf Tour and whatever that tennis thing is where Connors is still playing McEnroe. With a little work, Legends might be able to attract enough sponsorship so some ancient pros might be able to make a living at it. Ray Plotecia Male Amateur, 50-54 Ruxton, MD
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Steve: Excellent story. It is very inspiring to see "ST" so active in our sport today. I will always hold a very high regard to the original "Big 4". Ten years ago we could only read about these guys. We now have opportunities to interact with these guys personally at some of the larger triathlon events in the country. I find it intriguing to meet the person behind these truly exceptional athletes. Cheers- Keith Ironman Triathlon Wetsuits Webster: www.ironmanwetsuits.com toll free order line: 800-897-6464 international calls: 804-288-6000
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – While racing (suffering) at Columbia yesterday, I experienced something that reminded me just how special and unique the sport of the triathlon is. After a less than fish-like swim and extremely challenging bike (if you’ve raced Columbia, you know what I mean), I headed out onto the run in hopes of a PR performance. But having such heady thoughts on this course are a recipe for self-destruction and I wasn’t 200 yards into the roller-coaster run before the legs starting to cramp and my pace slowed. Realizing that this truly would be the "training race" that I had planned, I decided to settle in and make the most of it. A bit demoralized by the abuse I had taken, I tried to remain positive. Just at the that moment, I glanced to my right and, to my amazement, there was Scott Tinley emerging from the bushes (need you ask why?). As Tinley trotted up beside me, we struck up a conversation. I jokingly asked what he was doing so far back in the race – having started in the open wave. Turns out ST had stopped to help a junior-girl fix a flat out of the course. Distraught over her possible missed opportunity to make the USAT Junior Team, ST gave up his race in an effort to help her acheive her goal. Never a quitter, ST had apparently decided to make the most of this beautiful course and simply enjoy the day with fellow triathletes in the pack. I managed to run with ST for a mile or so before he moved on up to surely inspire others to make the most of their race day, no matter where they were in the field or how pathetically slow they were plodding up the relentless hills. Although I finished well off my desired time, ST made my Columbia experience one that I will never forget. How many other sports can you think of that provide an opportunity to compete along side such legends as Scott Tinley? ST is a class act. He made my day and I thank him for that. Steve Kelley
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Scott Tinley , with his actions at Columbia, relly define the word "class" thanks again Scott for helping to make triathlon a great sport, I almost feel bad about giving you that drafting penalty two years ago. — Bruce Platt Chairman, USA Triathlon Safety & Rules Committee USA Triathlon Cat 1 Official
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Scott and I have been friends for a very long time. We run together on tuesday mornings now and then when we are both in town. I am 39 now, but next year I will qualify to compete in the Legends catagory. I agree it is a great opportunity for those us us who plan on doing triathlons for the rest of our lives to keep at against some pretty tough competition. I race age group in the bigger races for USAT points and national team qualifying, and elite when there is an elite category in the local races. I love this sport and it is a shame to see so many pros "retire" when they see they cannot make a living at it. Emilio De Soto II Triathlete/President and Designer De Soto Sport Triathlon Clothing Email me for a free catalog
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I think this is an example of our sport being unique,
in that we race (‘we’ being every Joe-average triathlete)
on exactly the same course, and usually at the same
time, as the best in the sport. Try that on the tennis
court, the golf course, the football field, etc etc.
That’s why it’s cool to be a triathlete !!
Cheers
Barry
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Snippage… I love this sport and it is a shame to see so many pros "retire" when they see they cannot make a living at it.
If enough pro’s get out and do things like the Legends, it will attract attention like the Senior Golf Tour and whatever that tennis thing is where Connors is still playing McEnroe. With a little work, Legends might be able to attract enough sponsorship so some ancient pros might be able to make a living at it. Ray Plotecia Male Amateur, 50-54 Ruxton, MD
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You can also do this in water skiing. Competitive water skiiers have tournaments where pros/open skiiers participate, and they’re very willing to help out with judging, boat driving, and giving pointers. I used to think that water skiing was unique in that aspect until I began to get to know some pro triathletes in my area. I have been able to ski with some of the world’s best water skiiers at ski schools in Florida, and get instruction from them for free. I was pretty much shocked when one of the world’s best, Kristy Overton, came up and did a clinic with my local ski club, and invited me and a few others down to her private lake in Florida for some skiing – a couple of the guys actually took her up on it and went down, said they had a super time. You could never get so close up to the pros in other sports like you can in triathlon and water skiing, just try to go onto the field and jump into a pro football or baseball game. Schwing
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I spoke at length with Scott at the expo, the day before Columbia. We were discussing his "Legends" competition wherein pro’s (the old guys) come out and race against each other, and I guess any masters who want to see how they can do against them. I think this is a great way of keeping guys like the Big Four in the sport and around for us to appreciate what they’ve done and can still do. Scott said that it was difficult to get the older guys to come out and race again. I wish Race Directors and ancient pro’s (women too) would support this kind of competition. I think it is very good for the growth and PR of our sport and much good can come from it. Ray Plotecia Male Amateur, 50-54 Ruxton, MD
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I think this is a great way of keeping guys like the Big Four in the sport and around for us to appreciate what they’ve done and can still do. Scott said that it was difficult to get the older guys to come out and race again. I wish Race Directors and ancient pro’s (women too) would support this kind of competition. I think it is very good for the growth and PR of our sport and much good can come from it.
It seems Mister Tinley has accomplished something psychologically difficult in his racing full time long past his promenience. It must take a very strong ego to make it to the top, and it seems a majority of athletes who make it to that level, with the possible exception of runners, retire and go into Investment Banking or something when they are past their peak; they do something where they don’t have to face the fact that they are no longer at the top. Never having spoken with ST but as an avid fan of his monthly column, he seems to have developed some great philosophy, not to mention humor – things that stick with one long after the PR’s are all in the past. Probably some good things to adopt in there somewhere. (but I don’t need any of that *stuff* ’cause my PR’s are all in the future…really!) Eric Pederson (still <40) — === Real triathletes DRINK draft. —Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.—
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Scott and I have been friends for a very long time. We run together on tuesday mornings now and then when we are both in town. I am 39 now, but next year I will qualify to compete in the Legends catagory. I agree it is a great opportunity for those us us who plan on doing triathlons for the rest of our lives to keep at against some pretty tough competition. I race age group in the bigger races for USAT points and national team qualifying, and elite when there is an elite category in the local races. I love this sport and it is a shame to see so many pros "retire" when they see they cannot make a living at it. Emilio De Soto II Triathlete/President and Designer De Soto Sport Triathlon Clothing Email me for a free catalog
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While racing (suffering) at Columbia yesterday, I experienced something that reminded me just how special and unique the sport of the triathlon is. After a less than fish-like swim and extremely challenging bike (if you’ve raced Columbia, you know what I mean), I headed out onto the run in hopes of a PR performance. But having such heady thoughts on this course are a recipe for self-destruction and I wasn’t 200 yards into the roller-coaster run before the legs starting to cramp and my pace slowed. Realizing that this truly would be the "training race" that I had planned, I decided to settle in and make the most of it. A bit demoralized by the abuse I had taken, I tried to remain positive. Just at the that moment, I glanced to my right and, to my amazement, there was Scott Tinley emerging from the bushes (need you ask why?). As Tinley trotted up beside me, we struck up a conversation. I jokingly asked what he was doing so far back in the race – having started in the open wave. Turns out ST had stopped to help a junior-girl fix a flat out of the course. Distraught over her possible missed opportunity to make the USAT Junior Team, ST gave up his race in an effort to help her acheive her goal. Never a quitter, ST had apparently decided to make the most of this beautiful course and simply enjoy the day with fellow triathletes in the pack. I managed to run with ST for a mile or so before he moved on up to surely inspire others to make the most of their race day, no matter where they were in the field or how pathetically slow they were plodding up the relentless hills. Although I finished well off my desired time, ST made my Columbia experience one that I will never forget. How many other sports can you think of that provide an opportunity to compete along side such legends as Scott Tinley? ST is a class act. He made my day and I thank him for that. Steve Kelley