Truth or Rumor v1

This section includes current rumors concerning the race. Our job is not to judge the authenticity but to report the rumor. We claim no direct knowledge and are making no assertions.

#1 Bishop and Angela Johnson were spotted at Winco in different sections. Bishop was perusing transparent flippers and bodysuits while Angela was heard asking a worker which dolly was "the most comfortable." [emphasis added]

#2 Bob Johns's 3/28 journal entry included the following: "I'm very excited about the Fountain Valley 3rd Ward's First Annual Triathlon. It appears to be the perfect venue to display my athletic dominance. Of course I will follow the same course I've used since winning Kristen's heart: under promise & over deliver [emphasis his]. Just today I told 3 people I wasn't going to train at all. Of course I smelt of chlorine as we talked - they didn't seem to pick up on it."

#3 Matt Jones' hair stylist has confirmed that he's scheduled an appointment 2 days before the race. When asked about her thoughts on the timing of the appointment she said, "He's never asked for a buzz before, I don't know what to think." [emphasis added]

#4 Curt Huffmire's mailbox on 3/31 contained a response from The Lance Armstrong Foundation. When held up to a bright light the words, "Despite the number of LiveStrong wristbands you've offered to purchase the policy remains the same: Lance doesn't do body doubles." [emphasis added]

As new rumors or bits of information are discovered they will be posted.

The Participants (3/30)

Many people are asking, "Who's In?" and "Who's Out?" of the First Annual Fountain Valley 3rd Ward Memorial Day Triathlon. Below is the current list to date. With the official training schedule starting on 4/2 the fence sitters will be deciding soon.

Confirmed Participants	Strength	Weakness
Beau "Don't Mess with Texas" McCraney	Rip currents	Headwinds
Bishop Rick "Dolphin Shorts" Johnson	Personal Inspiration	Personal Perspiration
Bob "The Blur" Johns	Lung Capacity	Treading water
Brett "Too Much Time" Greathouse	Equipment	Motivation
Bruce "The Punisher" Richardson	Physical Dominance	Small Vocabulary
Charlie "'Sup Bra" South	Streamlined Physique	Swimming Attire
Curtis "Winning is Breathing" Huffmire	Heart	Lungs
Jimmy "Life, Liberty and First Place" Templin	Desire	Preparation
John "5th Grade Conquest" Ziebarth	Preparation	Desire
Jeff "I Run and Bike" Farr	Steely Convictions	Week Legs
John "Silent Thunder" Damitz	Under Promising	Under Delivering
Kaz "Diagnose Me Winning" Augustus	Course Management	Course Coverage
Matt "Big Talk" Jones	Power Lifting	Triathlons
Michael "Hey Neighbor" Richardson	Cheerful Countenance	Compassion
Ritchie "Good Guys Finish First" Blake	Conditioning	Attitude
Zach "Podium Finisher" Eastman	Head Games	Opponent Selection
Considering Participants	Strength	Weakness
Andrew "Picture First Place" Boyack	TBD	TBD
BJ "Hold me Back" Crabtree	TBD	TBD
Brad "1099" Hanson	TBD	TBD
Brian "Find a Way" Vea	TBD	TBD
Bruce "Brite Smile" Miller	TBD	TBD
Chad "Crash and Swim" Larson	TBD	TBD
Christian "Average Ordinary Triathlete" Jacobs	TBD	TBD
Darian "Chariot of Fire" Dahl	TBD	TBD
Doug "Spuds Float" Bell	TBD	TBD
Eric "Time Trial" Matson	TBD	TBD
Jesse "Peace through Strength" Walker	TBD	TBD
Jim "I See Lights" Costello	TBD	TBD
Mark "Goofy Foot" Holmes	TBD	TBD
Michael "'84 Oly" Mednick	TBD	TBD
Paul "Secure First" Hafen	TBD	TBD
Rico "Alignment" Gubernick	TBD	TBD
Romney "Talofa" Fuga	TBD	TBD
Scott "Fly Over" Nichols	TBD	TBD
Toshe "Con Carne" Shintaku	TBD	TBD
Non Participants	Strength	Weakness
Randy "Maybe I'll Bike" Kendrick	Resolve	Taking path most travelled
Scott "Salt in your Wound" Merrill	Seeing forest from trees	Taking path most travelled

Ocean vs Pool

In theory I'd like to swim in the ocean but my two swim workouts to date move me to shallower water. I moved to CA in 1999 and decided to train for a triathlon; after trying to swim from 36th street to 40th street jetties I decided ocean swimming wasn't for me.

Michael Richardson's voted for a pool (preferrably heated) and we could possibly use HB City Gym or Edison High which would put us close enough to PCH for the biking.

Anyone else have preferences?

The Favorites

The first annual FV3 Memorial Day triathlon is open to all FV3 members (current, past or future). The current list of attendees is the Who's Who of first time triathloners. There's Bishop Rick Johnson with obvious aqua-dynamic strengths, there's Bob Johns whose years since college have not yet tarnished his track speed of old, and there's John Ziebarth whose years of painfully riding a small-seated bike will assuredly pay off.

With that here's a list of early favorites:

• Swimming Leg: Beau (his years of water polo will edge the Bishop's years of hair loss)
• Biking Leg: John Ziebarth with stiff competition coming from Randy Kendrick (another owner of a functioning bike). If Eric Matson's back lets him ride he will be the one to watch.
• Running Leg: Bob who will be pushed by torpedo Tony Miller on the track.
• Spirit Award: Chad Larson has shown suprising spirit in the lead up to the event. His biggest challenges look to be coming from Jimmy T and a sister-in-law known for stealing his thunder.

Triathlon Helps

Active.com is a good resource for information on everything from training to diet. There are a lot of articles to get your mind and body ready. Here's a few:

• Eating for Performance
• Starting a Triathlon
• Nutrition for the Swim

And much more...

Training Starts on 4/2

The schedule I emailed out this morning has Memorial Day on 5/21. It's actually on 5/28 so we have one more week to get ready for the workout.

By starting on 4/2 you will finish the workout in time.

Memorial Day Triathlon

Monday May 28, 2007 will mark the first annual Fountain Valley 3rd Ward Triathlon. We will be completing a "Sprint" triathlon which allows some wiggle room on distances. We expect the distances to be roughly:

• Swim: 1/4 - 1/2 Mile
• Bike: 12-14 Miles
• Run: 2-3 Miles

The course is currently being designed under the direction of our fearless Elder's Quorum leaders and will be published shortly. A map will be provided as soon as possible. Suggestions are welcome.

The first suggestion received is to Swim in Newport Harbor, Bike along the river trails and run around the Greenbrook greenbelt.

For those who don't want to swim, bike and run you can participate by:

1. Watch bikes while participants swim
2. Watch bikes when they're dropped off to run
3. Provide cups of water along the way
4. Man the starting gate
5. Man the finish line
6. Provide medical assistance as needed
7. Photography

A training regimen is available to anyone who wants it. It's a structured 2 month schedule that will make sure you survive.