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kalle

2003-06-20 6:22 AM

london, UK

Subject: what's the history of this site?

have i missed this --- is there a history of how this site came about someplace?

Ron

2003-06-20 9:34 AM

in reply to: #119

Champion

13323

Subject: RE: what's the history of this site?

i did my first tri about 2 years ago... http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/my_first_triathlon.htm

plus at the same time i recieved frontpage and decided to see if i could offer my experience on the web to help others as i found there were no 'pure' beginner websites. the website has evolved slowly but surely over the last two years when i have found the time.

this year i registered beginnertriathlete.com, went to a new server and gave the site much more functionality...the 'training logs', 'resources' and especially the totally awesome discussion forum which all uses .asp functionality so users could interface with database applications.

the site is starting to gain momentum with the addition of some paid search engine submisions. the last 2 months have been stellar with an increasing amount of page hits every day. thanx to my audience and especially, thanx to my editors who volunteer their time to make this site the best best beginner tri site on the web!

thanx all!!!

ron

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kalle

2003-06-20 9:47 AM

in reply to: #119

london, UK

Subject: RE: what's the history of this site?

well like i say in my intro page ron, the feel of this site is really approachable and cottage industry....i love it. i'd certainly like to try and write some material for it.....perhaps we can chat about that.

Brenda

2003-06-20 3:00 PM

in reply to: #121

Resident Guru

Waukegan, IL

Subject: RE: what's the history of this site?

You have done an awesome job with this website. What's even better is that you participate on the site and are personally involved. Great job and I'll be a daily visitor to the forum! Maybe I'll also try to write about my experiences. By the way, thanks for the help with my cold. Yesterday I was miserable but today I'm much improved and think I'll be OK by Sunday. Sleeping alot and lots of fluids and Vit. C. Thanks again!
Brenda

BellinghamSpence

2008-01-05 9:37 AM

in reply to: #121

Champion

6931

Bellingham, Washington

Subject: RE: what's the history of this site?

Ron - 2003-06-20 6:34 AM i did my first tri about 2 years ago... http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/my_first_triathlon.htmplus at the same time i recieved frontpage and decided to see if i could offer my experience on the web to help others as i found there were no 'pure' beginner websites. the website has evolved slowly but surely over the last two years when i have found the time. this year i registered beginnertriathlete.com, went to a new server and gave the site much more functionality...the 'training logs', 'resources' and especially the totally awesome discussion forum which all uses .asp functionality so users could interface with database applications. the site is starting to gain momentum with the addition of some paid search engine submisions. the last 2 months have been stellar with an increasing amount of page hits every day. thanx to my audience and especially, thanx to my editors who volunteer their time to make this site the best best beginner tri site on the web! thanx all!!! ron

No Ron, THANK YOU. Keep up the great work.

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Machiavelo

2008-01-05 10:21 AM

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Champion

4902

Ottawa, Ontario

Subject: RE: what's the history of this site?

Thank you Ron for starting this site. I logged onto your wonderful site in 2003 and am still learning!

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runningwoof

2008-01-05 11:36 AM

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Elite

3519

San Jose, CA

Subject: RE: what's the history of this site?

This site has become so much more than just a place to offer training and tips. It has become a gathering place for athletes of all levels and we have become a family. Everytime someone here lists a painful event,(a death of a loved one, a loss of a job, an accident) I feel it...and everytime someone has great joy in their life (the birth of a baby, a new pet, a great race) I feel that joy too. I have laughed out loud and cried tears for people that physically I have never met.

Thank you Ron, for creating this great place for not only education, but for friendship and love.

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LaurenSU02

2008-01-05 11:40 AM

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Champion

6539

South Jersey

Subject: RE: what's the history of this site?

runningwoof - 2008-01-05 12:36 PM

Thank you Ron, for creating this great place for not only education, but for friendship and love.

x2. Couldn't have said it better myself.

Thanks for your continued hard work, Ron. And Marma. And all the new moderators and mentors we keep getting .

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marmadaddy

2008-01-05 11:49 AM

in reply to: #119

Champion

11641

Fairport, NY

Subject: RE: what's the history of this site?

The link above is long since dead. But here's a fun one.

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runningwoof

2008-01-05 11:52 AM

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Elite

3519

San Jose, CA

Subject: RE: what's the history of this site?

Thats a hot picture on that site...I love shirtless....dogs...yeah thats it...

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foolproof

2008-01-05 12:11 PM

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Master

1573

Red Sox Nation

Subject: RE: what's the history of this site?

Holy Cats!

Ditto Woof! And ditto Woof again. I know I can travel anywhere in America, or heck, interntionally, and know I can find someone to run or hang out with. I've met soooo many of my *truly* in-real-life friends off this site.

Thanks Ron! We'll try and keep it true to your goals!

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LaurenSU02

2008-01-05 12:11 PM

in reply to: #1135753

Champion

6539

South Jersey

Subject: RE: what's the history of this site?

marmadaddy - 2008-01-05 12:49 PM The link above is long since dead. But here's a fun one.

An oldie but goodie. Wow! I never saw that before !

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the bear

2008-01-05 12:28 PM

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Resident Curmudgeon

25290

The Road Back

Gold member

Subject: RE: what's the history of this site?

LaurenSU02 - 2008-01-05 12:11 PM

marmadaddy - 2008-01-05 12:49 PM The link above is long since dead. But here's a fun one.

An oldie but goodie. Wow! I never saw that before !

Sounds like he knew you back then:

"You have the key...it's determination!"

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bootygirl

2008-01-05 1:26 PM

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Elite

3972

Reno

Subject: RE: what's the history of this site?

good revival of a tread!

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Brock Samson

2008-01-05 2:01 PM

in reply to: #121

Elite

2733

Venture Industries,

Subject: RE: what's the history of this site?

Ron - 2003-06-20 10:34 AM i did my first tri about 2 years ago... http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/my_first_triathlon.htmplus at the same time i recieved frontpage and decided to see if i could offer my experience on the web to help others as i found there were no 'pure' beginner websites. the website has evolved slowly but surely over the last two years when i have found the time. this year i registered beginnertriathlete.com, went to a new server and gave the site much more functionality...the 'training logs', 'resources' and especially the totally awesome discussion forum which all uses .asp functionality so users could interface with database applications. the site is starting to gain momentum with the addition of some paid search engine submisions. the last 2 months have been stellar with an increasing amount of page hits every day. thanx to my audience and especially, thanx to my editors who volunteer their time to make this site the best best beginner tri site on the web! thanx all!!! ron

This is clearly not true, the site was obviously a present from God. Although the dirty hippie liberals don't want to admit that, they hate America and thus obviously hate BT.

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QueenZipp

2008-01-05 9:00 PM

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