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Stuff You Know, And Stuff You Don't About DKT...

dktED. In case you haven't read the great interview with David Thompson that appeared on Slowtwitch.com last Tuesday, here it is:

By Greg Kopecky

David Kennedy Thompson (also known simply as DKT) is a long-time American professional triathlete. With a humble and calm demeanor, his persona flies under the radar - that is, until you watch him race.

Slowtwitch: Thanks for the interview.

David Thompson: No problem; I love interviews. In fact, there

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Neighborly Espionage....

garbageBy Bonnie Snoopypants

I never really thought of myself as a trash digger nor have I ever found myself rummaging through my neighbors

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Hailey is a Rock Star!

haileyBy CAF Staff

Hailey Danisewicz - Team Zico

Hailey was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her left leg when she was 12. After a year of chemotherapy and several surgeries, she made the decision to have her leg amputated at the age of 14. Though she was always active in sports, Hailey didn

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Attendance Down at Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon....

pacuTesticle Eating Fish Found in Illinois Lake

By Hilary Hansen, HUFFINGTON POST

Updated Jul 9, 2012 at 3:22 PM PDT

When biologists say the pacu fish eats nuts, they may be correct in more ways than one. The pacu, a toothy fish that can weigh up to 55 pounds, has been spotted in Lake Lou Yaeger in Illinois, KSDK reports.

Responding to a report that a fisherman had reeled in a piranha on June 7, lake superintendent Jim Caldwell brought the fish to the Illinois Department of....

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Smart Stuff About Racing on Hot Days...

collapseBy Patrick McCrann, Endurance Nation (for Xtri.com)

We are entering the hottest part of the season: July and August. Pretty much wherever you live you'll be experiencing some flavor of heat, humidity or both. It's time to step away from your race pace calculator and take a healthy dose of reality: there's simply no way you can race at your peak potential if your body isn't 100% ready for the conditions.

The finish line of every triathlon is littered with bodies of athletes who "coulda shoulda woulda" had a great race if not for failing to address a specific challenge that arose...

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