Go vote, go vote! Hit the link below and vote for Fluid as the recovery drink of the year through Competitor Magazine. With your vote, they could be featured NATIONWIDE as the Best Recovery Sports Drink of 2008. This feature will go to print January 2009, but the polls close soon. Now is the time to show your support! Type in “FLUID Recovery Drink” in the Sports/Recovery Drink category. THAT’S IT!

Go to:
http://www.competitorsocal.com/best-of-2008.html

You can learn more about Fluid on their corporate site at:
http://www.livefluid.com

or their blog at:
http://livefluid.blogspot.com/

The blog RideStrong.com did a super fun write up about them at:
http://www.ride-strong.com/fluid-recovery-drink/

Go vote! You’re supporting an incredible local brand when you do.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

My friends at Breakaway Training want to help you prepare for your 2009 triathlon season. If you’ve ever considered working with a coach this event will be a fun kick of point. Coach Felipe is the man!

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Are you ready to put in some hard training? Are you sure…??? Then join us for a few days at an epic Triathlon Training Camp in the mountains of Southern California.

Come see what can happen when a 3-time National Triathlon Champion, an Olympic Athlete and a US Navy SEAL team up to host a training camp! Join Breakaway Training for a 4-day all-inclusive, fully supported training camp. Be ready to jump start your aerobic base, multisport knowledge and boost motivation for the coming year. This camp is designed for those athletes who want to start this triathlon season with a BANG!

Included:
· 3 nights/4 days lodging at the historic Warner Springs Ranch, meals included
· Transportation to and from Warner Springs Ranch from San Diego
· Professional coaching staff
· Lectures on triathlon subjects including nutrition, race strategy and more…
· Guest Speakers
· On-site bike mechanic
· On-site nutritionist
· On-site massage therapist
· Well organized and fully supported runs and bike rides
· Breakaway Training race jersey, ball cap
….and much more!

For more information contact Breakaway Training at: breakawaytraining@gmail.com or (858) 361-0761.
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I’m sad I won’t be around to attend. This weekend sounds amazing!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

I found an old file folder last week that held results from my first 5K race – back in 1986.

My most recent race was last weekend up in Monterey for the Big Sur Half Marathon. Of all the run races, in all the years, this one stands at the top.

The pre-race expo had vendors that actually had a reason to be there and not just to get our attention and hand us some worthless trinket to remember their brand by. The staff was dressed in sport coats with the venerable Big Sur logo. The race – with a little rain before and a little rain after – was amazing. I have gone for workouts near the ocean in dozens of places here and abroad and I was mesmerized by the coastline on Sunday.

I would highly recommend you put this race on you calendar for next year. If you have a good training regimen in place consider the full which runs from Big Sur into Monterey. Sunday went so smooth I left the Central Coast with a profound respect for the organizers. I saw a lot of staffers that loved what they were doing. The start had all the pomp and circumstance one might expect of an older race. In the early miles the race heads into a long highway tunnel and at the end stood a bag pipe player that filled the tunnel with fantastic music. Brilliant. Energy drinks and water were placed in wise positions and staffed well. The turnaround area had so much energy from the water bottle filling gang that I gained momentum out of it. And after all of these high notes there was the finish. Unlike the LA Marathon family and friends can actually watch runners finish the race. And after you wave to friends, pickup your small children and carry them across the finish line you are met by race staffers there to help – not just push you through the funnel. I know I am excited but I was speechless when my wife and I walked thorough the food line. There was so much fresh fare I could barely stand it, muffins, apples, strawberries, cookies and even pineapple juice. Many thanks are owed by all of us to the race organizers for serving up a great race.
I think the advertisers in this race owe a lot to the organizers as well. Saab didn’t rename the race or graffiti the event shirt with their logo – but they did have cars on display, did have the pace car and did get a lot of positive attention. Kudos to all parties for having class.

And now for a recap of the LA South Bay crew in Monterey:
C. Daniels 1:36:43
M. Smart 1:51:39
B. Smart 1:53:20
D. Michaelis 1:53:15
K. Hart 1:53:50
J. Miller 1:55:55
N. Smith 2:10:16
A. Pregizer 2:20:11

M. Smart
Outside All Day

Our favorite Peanut Butter and Jelly energy bars need your help! Bonk Breaker needs a vote from you…this is for the 2008 Best of Competitor Magazine peoples choice and we need your vote for Best Energy Bar!

To vote go to:
http://www.competitorsocal.com/best-of-2008.html

Support your local brands! FYI, Bonk Breaker can now be found at Rock N Road. YEAAAAA!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Julie and I are already planning a little Patagonia shopping spree once we are permanently touch down in Colorado. It feels very justified considering we own ZERO cold weather clothing.

Now through November 19, 2008 receive free shipping on orders $100 or more at Patagonia.com. Click the banner below for details.

Happy cold weather shopping!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

I’d like to introduce you to Greg Sellers. Greg is the founder and CEO of Motor Tabs, the best fluid replacement system on the market. If you read the blog with any regularity you’ll know that I like to give Greg a hard time. Here is your chance to take a “shot” along with me.

Below is a picture in need of a caption. It’s a picture of Greg from a PCH ride this weekend. Somehow this picture made it to my inbox, not really sure how I got my hands on it.

The person that leaves the best comment/caption as voted on by myself and Dave will win an entire box of Motor Tabs (flavor of your choice). The best part about it is that Greg gave me the box of Motor Tabs to give out as promo. I can’t think of a better way to use them…

Winner will be selected on Monday, November 17. Let the games begin!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

The SoCalCross Prestige Series rolls into Los Angeles;
Eco-Sportfest ’08 & UCI National Elite cyclocross racing!

UCI DAM CROSS WEEKEND 11/8-9… Hansen Dam Park – Los Angeles,CA
Sat, Nov 8th – Eco-Sportfest 5k’Cross Run and cyclocross racing!
Sun, Nov 9th – UCI Dam Cross… The only UCI CX race in California!

Pre-reg on Sportsbase Online by 9pm tonight and save $$$ win a Fuji CX Pro!!!

Don’t miss Dam Cross Weekend beginning Saturday, Nov 8th at CICLE’cross as the SoCalCross Prestige Series presents… ECO-SPORTFEST ’08 making its second stop at Hansen Dam Park in Los Angeles starting out with the 5k ‘Cross Country Run at 8:00AM. The ‘cross 5k course is a mix of pavement, dirt, and grass with a couple of race obstacles in between. Runners will do two laps of the 2.5k course. With our focus on youth fitness the 5k is FREE to all Juniors 18 and under! The day continues with a full schedule of cyclocross racing from Juniors to Masters and Beginners to Elite. Demo bikes are available in all sizes. Junior sizes bikes from Redline provided by the SCNCA! Each day the Clif Kids GoGreenRacer run and bicycle race will treat young ones to a part of the racing action. Kids treats, helmets and jerseys will be given away thanks to Montrose and H&S Bike Shops, Clif Bar and the LAPD with its focus on bicycle safety will provide goodie bags.

Bring a friend to race any of our Eco-Sportfest ’08 events: 5k cross run and CX racing. Each time you bring someone new to ‘cross, you get a $5 discount coupon off the next Prestige Series race! Do the 5k run AND the cyclocross race for only $5 additional. Special prizes for best overall “IRON CROSSERS” best male/female finishers overall for 5 race eco-sport series! LAST CHANCE TO SAVE $$$ ON SERIES PASSES! Go to: www.SoCalCross.org and sign up at Sportsbase Online by 9PM tonight!

Don’t miss Sunday’s UCI Dam Cross presented by Calrad Electronics.
The day will feature a full day of cyclocross racing complete with national-elite cyclocross. The best ‘crossers from the Western US will make their way to Southern California as they chase UCI points in their quest for national and international glory!

So Cal’s elite men favorites include:
Celo Pacific/Alan’s, Brent Prenzlow
PAA/Vitamix/Sixtufit’s, Frtiz Bottger
Action Sports, Michael Easter
Bailey Bikes and 2-time National CX Champ, Mark Noble
Team CICLE’s Jason Siegle, Jr. elite Morgan Ryan
Team Bearclaw’s, Jason Lowetz and John McKeen

Cal Giant’s Team:
Featuring two-time US World Team racer, and local U23 Elite Male, Chance Noble,
Elite Woman, Rachel Lloyed, currently on fire finishing 2nd at the Boulder Cup.
Junior elite male, Cody Kaiser,
Elite Male, Justin Robinson
Elite Male, Jeremy Ferguson

So Cal’s elite women favs include:
Team CICLE’s, Carolyn Popovic, Elite Jr. Kendall Ryan, Dorothy Wong, Heidi Kanayan, Lisa Crowe
Coach Garth’s, Joy Duerkson

Redline Factory Team:
Featuring two-time Junior National CX Champ and home town favorite, Coryn Rivera,
’07 Bonze medalist in the Master women—Kristi Berg—of Arlington, WA
Elite Master, Chad Berg-of Arlington, WA
Elite Male Lapierre USA rider, Ryan Iddings of Bellevue, WA
Elite Male Team Redline rider, Russell Stevenson, of Seattle, WA

Velo Bella’s Team:
Bringing their powerful women,
Elite Female, Barbarella Howe
Elite Female, Kari Studley
Elite Female and 2007 US National Masters Champ, Shannon Gibson

… look for more VIPs of cyclocross to challenge the SoCal’s best in a West Coast Showdown! Rumored to make an appearance is Chris Jones – top elite CXer (Team Type 1) and Sid Taberlay (Rock N Road) Australian World Cup and Olympic MTBer.

SRAM Neutral Support will be in the bike pit for the entire weekend and will provide Zipp wheels and Orbea CX bike and tech support for all racers!

Look for the Dash for Cash CX Sprint Time Trial over the weekend where racers will race the clock to see who is the fastest ‘crosser male, female and juniors. Proceeds will benefit the new Children’s Museum of Los Angeles located at Hansen Dam Recreation Area.
Awards and Prizes from CyclocrossWorld.com, Stone Brewery, Williamette Valley Vinyards and more!

The Prestige Series will strive to educate racers and spectators by promoting reduction of car use and transportation bicycling. Each event in the Series will be solar powered by Energy Efficiency Solar.

EcoSportFest ‘08 will feature sponsor booths from SoCalCross ‘Green’ sponsors, as well as each respective city’s Green Programs. Look for the Green Lunch Truck to roll in with lots of organic goodies! Proceeds from Eco-Sportfest ’08 will benefit CICLE www.CICLE.org promoting transportation bicycling.
The “Fitness” portion of the expo FREE GoGreenRacer kids fun run and bicycle race, as well as beginner cyclocross clinics and sponsor booths from Arbonne, Kool N Fit Sport, Fluid, Jamis Bicycles, Specialized, Townsend Cycles, Bailey Bikes, Williams Wheels, Acid Zapper and more promoting healthy lifestyles.

Eco-Sportfest is five events of the SoCalCross Prestige Series beginning 11/02 at Convert Cross, 11/8-9 UCI Dam Cross Weekend, 11/22-23 Collegiate & Disctrict Championship weekend, 12/7 – High Desert Cross, 12/21 – Santa Cross… take a break in between with the Prestige Series classic, Turkey Trot Cross hosted by PAA in Glendale 11/30. More info can be found at: www.SoCalCross.org ; Questions? Contact: Dot@SoCalCross.org

Remember to Be Green…
- Don’t forget to enter your Go Green Racer Points before Thursday at 9pm!

- CARPOOL OR RIDE TO THE RACE. VALET BOX WILL BE PROVIDING VIP PARKING TO CARPOOLERS AND OUR WEEKLY GOGREENRACER WINNERS!

- Eat Organic from The Green Truck that will be at Dam Cross on 11/8! 10% of all proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Museum! http://www.greentruckonthego.com/
- Remember to look for and use the recycle bins at the race! (Please make sure your containers are empty before you dispose of them!)

Come by the Go Green Racer Booth…
- You can buy $2 Clif Bar Cool Tags to help offset your carbon footprint! (good for Go Green Racer points)

- Bring your old & new bike stuff to swap, sell or donate to the Bike Swap! We need your old parts for our series best team trophies

…or else you might end up like this woman, with no one to pry a rabid fox from your arm! Gnarly story! Wish they had pictures!  (But I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t be better than the images I have generated in my head)

PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) – With a fox locked onto her arm, an Arizona jogger ran a mile to her car, where she was able to dislodge the animal, throw it into the trunk and drive to a Prescott hospital. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said the fox, which later attacked an animal control officer, tested positive for rabies.The unidentified Chino Valley resident told deputies she was on a trail Monday at the base of Granite Mountain when the fox attacked, biting her foot. The woman said she grabbed it by the neck when it went for her leg and it latched onto her arm…

For the rest of the story go here:

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D948V99O3&show_article=1

Mike Lawson
District of Columbia
outsideallday.com contributor

Does Proper Hydration Play a Significant Role in Training and Performance in Cooler Environmental Conditions?
By Ronald Mendel, PhD
November 4, 2008

Now that summer is over and we are heading into the winter months, how many of you are already changing some of your exercise related habits? In particular, what is your thought process regarding proper hydration and energy needs? Even though winter (colder environmental conditions) is upon us, proper hydration and nutrition should not be ignored. In fact, you might be surprised to know that there are more environmental issues that must be addressed for athletes to maintain their performance levels in the cold than in the heat.

Click here to read the rest of the article.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

A few weeks back while riding my mountain bike at Whiting Ranch, the original MTB saddle and post on my bike cracked in half. I’d like to think it wasn’t from the excessive weight of my stout manly frame but I know the truth. It came out of nowhere and just snapped leaving me to ride the next five miles standing up. Then, later in the week I crashed on my road bike at 30 MPH and tore my road saddle and hip to shreds, it was great week. After some research I picked up 2 saddles from SDG.

Since that time I’ve fallen in love with the company and their products. Everything they do is:

1. Easy to install and size. I did everything myself and I’m a tool weenie.
2. Looks great! Both my road and mountain set-ups are pretty much the best ever. They kill anything Old Man Sellers could ever muster up from his vintage collection of 1993 vintage mountain bikes.
3. Is super comfy but with high performance. I race*

The boys at SDG Saddles recently posted their 2009 bike saddles and seat posts catalog. It’s worth the click, these guys know how to build bike product.

Go to:
http://www.sdgusa.com/2009catalog

If you’re in the market for a new post or saddle SDG is who you should be supporting. They love cyclists and the local biking community needs to back that.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

*That was a joke, you should have been laughing.

In case you haven’t read yet through other major news sources, November is Dudes That Shave Their Legs month. On November 1, 2007 I began this sacred ritual and for the last 365 days have kept my commitment to the cause.

If you’re thinking to yourself, this dudes is crazy, I would ask you to reconsider that statement and open up your mind. In the month of November, don’t discriminate against dude leg shavers, instead try to understand them and maybe give it a try for yourself. Once you go smooth, you never go back.

For those long time dude legs shavers out there, I salute you…

David Sheek (My leg shaving mentor)
Gregory Sellers
Matthew Ford
Manual Prado
Jeffrey Ishmael

The list goes on and on of great dude leg shavers…

Blessings,

Andy B
outsideallday.com