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    –By Tammy Shuler, Team AM athlete On March 31st, 2014 I was matched with a young boy named Cainen, through a site called “I run 4 Michael”.  A friend told me about the group, and that they had the same motto I had. “I run because someone else can’t and I
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    –By Elaine Sheikh, Team OAM NOW triathlete Wow.  I don’t fully have words to describe my experience at ITU World Championships in Cozumel, Mexico.  However, it is one of those experiences in life that I will never forget and will always cherish!  For those who don’t know my story, last
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    By: Roxane Kippen, Multisport Team Captain It is very hard to believe that another triathlon season is coming to an end.  This year has been another of hard work and much success for Team OAM NOW multisport athletes.  The best part about my role as a team captain is celebrating
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    –By Andy Guelzo, Team OAM NOW cyclist When I first started on my adventure into the adventurous sport of cycling I had some wonderful people to teach me and show me the do’s and don’ts. The small tricks to cycling that most people don’t find out until it’s too late
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    – By Collin Snyder, Team OAM NOW cyclist This year has been a roller coaster of ups and downs. When the season was in its early strides, I was already showing sings it was going to be a good year. I put the time in over the winter and dividends
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    James and Michelle Dalton have been competing in triathlon for over a decade! –By Michelle Dalton, Team OAM NOW triathlete “My husband and I are Triathletes”. This statement is usually met with blank stares or at best polite nods. Sometimes an explanation is required. “We race in events that require
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    Kathy prepares to dismount during the Shermanator triathlon –By Kathy Braginton, Team OAM NOW triathlete As August rolls around, there is an abundant list of great local races. So many, in fact, you could race every weekend in August, both Saturday and Sunday on some weekends. I like having so
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    –By Todd Anthes, Team OAM NOW triathlete Many a triathlete, including some more seasoned than others, have probably thought about how to choose the right race distance. The typical races are usually a close variant of one of the following: 1. Sprint (0.5mi swim, 12.4mi bike, 3.1mi run) 2. Olympic