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Anyone for Team OETKB?

June 15th, 2010 at Tue, 15th, 2010 at 11:15 am by Rik Forschmiedt

Is anyone interested in forming a team of septuagenarians for the HOTS triathlon July 25? I’ve already got a team name: Old Enough To Know Better (OETKB).

I will take the bike or run leg. A swimmer and another bicyclist/runner are needed.

Our objective would be to finish in a vertical posture, being faster than a few young teams would be a bonus.

Octogenarians or even a mature sexagenarian are welcome.

If you are interested see www.hotstriathlon.org for information on the race and e-mail me at rik4sch@mac.com.

Island resident since 1989. Retired in 2006 after almost 11 years as Beachcomber sports editor and photographer. Has been a volunteer assistant coach for Vashon High School cross country, track and soccer teams.

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