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Emotion Then. Emotion Now...

mikeBy Tom Couillard (stthomas.edu.news)

The Boston Marathon, America

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ATHLETIC & UTERINE NEWS...

pee stickDAN & DAVE NEWS - Two-time Minnesota Triathlete of the Year and 2012 runner-up for US AOY, Dan Hedgecock, will make his pro debut at the 30th annual St. Anthony's Triathlon in St. Petersburg, Florida next Sunday. He won St. A's

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Dev's Gauntlet...

devonBy Devon Palmer (palmertri.wordpress.com)

Look at that beard.

Look at that bicep.

Pro triathlete and triathlon coach Devon Palmer is probably the most powerful person you know.

And he wants to arm-wrestle you.

Accepting the challenge is easy:

1. Sign up for the Falls Duathlon

2. Bring your best arm to packet pickup at the Woodbury Running Room April 26th 3 to 6 pm.

3. Arm-Wrestle Devon for the chance to win incredible prizes. You won

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Nutrition Study...

carbosED. Earlier this week we received the following e-mail from Patrick Wilson. He asked for our help and we were happy to comply.

Dear MTN Guys,

I am a PhD candidate at the U of M's School of Kinesiology. I am conducting an in-race nutrition study at this year's Chisago Lakes Half Ironman and am actively recruiting participants (with a goal of 40-50). A colleague of mine indicated that MN Tri News would be a great way to recruit. Would you be willing to post a message regarding the study? I have worked with the race director (Ben West) to get a 50% registration fee discount for anyone who participates. Below you can find the study recruitment description:

A research study assessing the effects of carbohydrate nutrient sources on performance and gastrointestinal distress is looking for participants competing in the Chisago Lakes Half-Ironman....

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Marcus' Journey...

marcus(Photo - Marcus McCleery- Before & After)

By Jay Lawton

Over four years ago Marcus McCleery was one of the last people you would imagine participating in a triathlon. He was closing in on 400 pounds and had a rapid heart beat that made it impossible for him to do anything physical. Then, a doctor from the Minneapolis Heart Institute told Marcus about a relatively new surgical procedure, an e.p. ablation, that could place his heart in a normal rhythm. In October of 2008 the first E.P. Ablation surgery was performed. Eventually it was found that the first surgery didn't quite work and a second surgery was needed. In June of 2009 a second surgery was performed. Several months after the success of the second surgery, Marcus asked his doctor if he should begin an exercise program. The doctor responded asking him to move 15 minutes a day. Marcus took this to...

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