In the Bitterroot
Athlete Valley
September 2008

Introducing a new line of Bike Apparel for Antara Sports – Hincapie Sportswear – established by brothers Rich and George Hincapie. Both professional cyclists, George still on the circuit, Rich is in the office. You may have heard George’s name in the Tour de France; 5-time Olympian including China, 10-time Tour de France veteran, one of the few Americans to wear the yellow jersey. Arriving soon.

Wednesday, October 22nd – Presentation by John List, Physical Therapist and Tony Neaves, Bike Outfitter on Cycling Maladies and Remedies plus SEAFOOD! Find out how to remedy your aches and pains during and after you ride and sample seafood provided by John List, distributor.

Ever thought of scuba diving? Taking a vacation with warm waters in mind? The November presentation will be an introduction to Scuba Diving with Greg Sangster’s Diving Adventures. Watch for more information. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 5th, the day after elections.

Welcome back to school, to hunting season, to familiar routines. There are just a few fun runs left around our area. I hear plans of some athletes to visit other states to attend marathons and triathlons. There is always a race to prepare for if you are willing to travel. Participating in a marathon, triathlon or cycling event out-ofstate is a great reason to get away.

September 6th was the Garden City Triathlon in Frenchtown http://www.mtcompact.org/GCT.htm#eventinformation

Greg Bremer, Steve Gideon, Justin Yetter, Stan Doran, JJ Lewis, Sarah Gonzalez, Dr. Kirk Crews, Jeremy Oury, Mark Avery, Jean Higgins, John Croft, and possibly others from the Bitterroot participated. It was a cool morning with a foggy mist that moved in over Frenchtown Pond. The triathletes took off in the mist, yet, by the time they came out of the near mile swim, the sun broke through and it was a beautiful day. The infamous 52-yr-old John Weston was first out of the water at 19:38 for the 1.5KM swim. Agegroup places were taken by several Bitterrooters and everyone enjoyed the last tri of the season.

Fall is a great time for hikes in the Bitterroot. I climbed Trapper Peak for the first time with a group of friends. At 10,157 feet, I hadn’t thought about the fact that you can make a phone call! It happened to be a cool, cloudy day, but we could still see the vast mountain range through break in the Clouds. It Page 2 of 3 was spectacular. It has to be the most rewarding hike I’ve ever been on. Three hours up and 2:15 down. And talk about a workout! We climbed 3800 feet. I felt it in my glutes and calves going up and my quads going down. Almost everyone felt it for a few days. I was hobbling myself, but happily as I knew it was a good workout.

Jeremy Oury participated in the USA Age Group National Championship Triathlon in Portland, Oregon Sept. 20th and qualified for the World Triathlon Championships on the Gold Coast of Australia in 2009. http://triathlon.teamusa.org/event/event/47 usatage08b.html He won’t go alone though…best friend, Nathanael Singer; Uncle, Bob Oury; and Dad, Dr. Jim Oury of Stevi ALSO qualified and will be traveling to Australia! We do have quite a Valley of athletes and a number of children growing up with this athletic parental influence...I think the athletic spirit will continue to be strong in the Valley! http://www.qldevents.com.au/events/details.php?id=578&rId=6&event_type=1

Antara Sports along with Mike Henderson of Big Red Barn Design created a logo and outfitted Steve Gideon’s Darby XC team with new warm-up shirts. They look great. We hope to see a picture with the team wearing them soon.

Antara Sports is also on the verge of opening an online shopping cart, which will be very convenient for your athletic wear shopping—you can have it mailed to you or pick it up at the shop in Hamilton. We have the structure, now it is a matter of taking photos, uploading items, writing descriptions, etc., etc. For a touch of the Bitterroot pass on the word and my website: www.AntaraSports.com to family and friends. And don’t forget for Christmas shopping. Your business is greatly appreciated.

Barry Wilcox, Nutritional Microscopist, presented Kangen Water on September 17th. The scientific presentation was very informative in terms of benefits for our body. It is the top-of-the-line hexagonal water, assimilated six times faster than pentagonal Page 3 of 3 water. Thus, it doesn’t jiggle in your stomach when you run…it is already absorbed. Athletes and dieters would appreciate its qualities. Antara Sports is now a Kangen dealer so you can sample the water for yourself. Stop by for the 30-day challenge to see what it does for you!

Runners…Yes, Mondays 5:45 PM shop, 6:00 track - if the track is occupied with a football game, we will do a short run. Yes, Saturdays 8:00 AM! Long runs welcome on Saturdays. October 4th is the Daly Mansion run and the Diva Run in Missoula. You can still sign up at both on the day of the race. Antara Sports will have a booth at the Apple Days on Saturday, 30% chance of AM showers…hopefully not! Come and enjoy the apple celebration 9:00 to 4:00.

Sunday bike rides at 9:00 still on. Having not been on my bike since the Bitterroot Triathlon in late August, I could really feel it this last Sunday. I was behind the whole way…it was demoralizing. Time to at least get back to spinning classes in the AM!

Long sleeve technical tee on the To Do list…would anyone be interested in this? Useful? It would be great to hear your feedback on this…made by Hincapie….

An interesting bit on Sugoi performance wear, one of the lines Antara Sports carries…the rep, Michael Blumenstein from Boise, ID came by the shop. (He is a musician and liked my music, Star FM—98.7. He sat and clicked his fingers to the beat while we discussed clothes.) Evidentially, Sugoi is a rather unique sports line. They do not advertise. You will see them at major marathons and Ironmans. They have the Ironman contract for the next three years. Thus, all Ironman apparel will have the Sugoi label and logo on it, such as Ironman Hawaii. Ironman knows good quality and style. Check out new Fall wear, bike and run, by Sugoi at Antara Sports. M – F 10:00 – 6:00, Sat. 11:00 – 4:00. Stop by the shop and/or visit online at: www.AntaraSports.com and watch for the upcoming shopping cart…models may be solicited or taking volunteers! All shapes and sizes welcome!

Also, farewell to Carolyn & Justin Yetter – They are off to another adventure in Washington somewhere on the sound….Carolyn the runner and Justin the Ironman, next stop Tempe, AZ, Nov.