index

NEWS— The 4th Annual St. Louis Kids Triathlon is Sunday, Aug 3. It's filling fast, so don't miss out on a great event for kids. Included are: SplitMaster chip timing, Master of Ceremonies Todd Thomas (entertainer and fan favorite at Busch Stadium), a special raffle for a two-week session of the 2009 Tri-Art Summer Camp, great food provided by Winslow's Home and Farm, raffle items from Big Shark Bike and Ghisallo Mulitsport, and 1994 Olympian Brendan Eppert who will present a special Olympic Spirit Award to the athlete who best displays the spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play. Race flyer Click on the Dragon. If you wish to volunteer, please e-mail.

SBR would like to welcome Back Experts as our newest website sponsor. Dr. Craig Anderson participates in triathlons to keep motivated and in shape. He has been in practice for more than a decade, treating runners, swimmers, triathletes, professional football and baseball players. Back Experts has developed a system to evaluate the pelvis, legs and spine in order to predict where overuse injuries might occur. They then can use simple heel lifts, orthotics and specialized chiropractic techniques to correct the imbalance and improve performance. They also rehabilitate spinal injuries and overuse syndromes with in-clinic and at-home treatments as well as utilizing diagnostic testing such as digital posture evaluations, x-rays, and functional evaluations.

West County YMCA Youth Triathlon is scheduled for Oct 12. E-mail for details.

The West County YMCA Babler Beast Duathlon is set for Sunday, Aug 10 at Babler State Park. The race challenges athletes with a 1.5 mile run, 12.5 mile bike ride, and a 2.8 mile run. For complete info, download PDF

Big Shark Bicycle Repair Classes are held on Sunday evenings at 6pm. Upcoming sessions include: July 20- Intermediate Repair, Aug 3 - Advanced Repair, Aug 17 - Basic Repair, Aug 31 - Basic Repair, Sept 21 - Intermediate Repair, Sept 28 - Advanced Repair

The Thursday Night Short Track Dirt Crit Series at Castlewood State Park continues thru July 31. Registration 5:30pm/ Race 6pm. web

Tuesday Nights - Weekly youth track sessions at Marquette High School - 6:30pm through the summer, weather permitting. They are informal get-togethers for some fun running on the track. Session last 30-45 minutes. Everyone is welcome to attend these free events.

Wednesday Nights- TrainingBible Coaching presents: Yoga for Athletes 7:45-9pm, at Treetop Chiropractic, 679 Big Bend. Bring water, towel, and mat. Purchase a 5-class punch card for $50, or drop-in at $12/class. Your first class is FREE. ALL levels welcome. Call 314-477-6906 or e-mail questions

July 26 - Summer Sizzler 5k, 10k, 15k Run. O'Fallon, IL YMCA. web

July 27 - Wildwood Family YMCA 5K Run, 8:30am Dierbergs Wildwood Town Ctr web

Aug 23 - Crestwood Kid's Tri, Aquatic Center at Whitecliff Park. PDF

Sept 6 - 4th Annual Kids TRYathlon - O'Fallon Family YMCA, 636-379-0092 or e-mail

Sept 13 - Coors Light Trail of Tears Triathlon - 9am Trail of Tears State Park web

Sept 13 - Run for Life 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run, Edwardsville, web or 618-372-3410

Sept 20 - Brentwood 5k-Race to the Square, Brentwood Square web 314-962-4507.

Oct 4 - St. Louis Adventure Challenge - 314-835-6160 e-mail