The famous "Collier Family
Reunion Triathlon" in New Roads, Louisiana.
A web site for triathletes in and around Baton
Rouge, Louisiana.
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Triathlon Quotes
"Triathlons and the world wide web make a natural combination." Mike Collier, 1996.
"Multisport without the swim is like a date without the sex." Mike Collier, 1996.
"EAT RIGHT. GET LOTS OF SLEEP. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS. GO LIKE HELL." Nike cycling gear ad.
"I TRI, THEREFORE I AM." T-shirt from 1996 Tiger Triathlon, LSU.
"In the beginning it's hard to understand that the race is not against others but against that little voice in your head that tells you when to quit." Sent by Charles Brenke, 1998
"If you're going to be a horse, be a horse." John Mclindon, quoting his father. 1998
"I am a triathalete ; I have 3 kids". John Mclindon: 1998 (a few months after the birth of his third; he has four now)
Triathlon is really a five part race. Do not
forget about time spent in the 2 transitions.
Barry Laningham, Lake Charles, LA (From Louisiana's famous "Gatorman Triathlon")
Send your original thought/quote, and, if its apt, I will post it here. mikec@eatel.net
Triathlon Online Online magazine about (what else) triathlons.
Inside Triathlon Another Triathlon magazine (cool stuff).
Velonews Interactive Online magazine, mostly about biking, still good.
General Louisiana and Baton Rouge Links
Louisiana State University Home Page Lots of information about lots of stuff.
Explore Baton Rouge Cyber resources in and around Baton Rouge.
Selected Louisiana Resources on the Internet Lots and lots of Louisiana links.
POWERBAR ONLINE For those who love carbos
PR Bar For those into the 40/30/30 thing
The Amazing "SPAM" Homepage Nothing more need be said
Frequently Asked Questions for New Triathletes Classic doc about questions all new triathletes will want to learn about, very useful.
Dangers of Overtraining Some guidelines on training.
Open Water Swimming Some good tips and advice about this intimidating issue, by John Walker.
The Aerodynamics of Cycling Very solid study about cycling and wind resistance by Jim Martin at the Univ. of Texas, Austin.
The Impact of Training on Relationships Some thoughts on how a committed schedule affects our family commitment.
Personal "How I got started doing TRIs" section
(E-mail me your personal story and I will post it here.)
"How I got started doing TRIs." Mike Collier, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
"How I got started doing TRI's." Charles Brenke, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
General Historical Information and Articles by Mike Collier
(This section has nothing to do with triathlons except in the sense of triathletes becoming more intellectually diverse.)
My name is Mike Collier, and I live in Baton Rouge. I grew up in Southern Califorina, hence, the love for swimming.
This is my homepage at eatel.net. 1996 was my first year doing TRIs and I hope to continue for many years to come.
Update: Year 2000 -- Still doing TRIs! (Even after losing most of last season with knee surgery). I am learning better ways to train and race, and this year I have done my fastest times ever.
The famous "Collier Family
Reunion Triathlon" in New Roads, Louisiana.
I am married and have two little girls, nine and ten years old. I am 45. (The "Masters division.")
("Days until " is based on the Louisiana Triathlon, which should begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2001.)
Please email me and tell me how you liked this site, and send any useful info, events, links, anything that would make the Triathletes of Louisiana better at what they do. Thanks. Email: mikec@eatel.net
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