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Message Board http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com Message Board 60 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:41:15 GMT Excited for TIR 2010!! http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3687844 Hey All-<br>        I know it's still 5 months away, but is anyone else getting excited already?  Our team is already talking about T-shirts and possible sponsors.  I'm curious to know if any other teams are gearing up this early in the game...<br>        See ya in March!<br><br><b>"Shake-and-Bake!"</b><br><br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=80813">Everything else!</a> http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3687844 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:49:07 GMT cgaluppo "Other" Texas Relays http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3423628 <P>Well, I've seen quite a few of y'all at another new Texas Relay  ***ahem***ragnar***ahem*** and I think we can say TIR rocked Ragnar!  Especially with the Texas theme and the gyms for sleeping/showering and the welcoming towns.  So, those of you who did Ragnar last year probably know that they've moved it from October 09 to March 19-20, 2010...right next to TIR.  Boo.  Some of you teams might be hard core and be able to do both, but if you're a team made of normal humans, I say boycott Ragnar and support TIR! </P> <p>Forum: <a href="http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=80813">Everything else!</a> http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3423628 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:48:47 GMT soirez Favorite Towns & Why http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3411100 Just curious as to the teams favorite towns and why?  What can we do as host towns to make the race even better.<br><br><br><br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=80813">Everything else!</a> http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3411100 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:09:30 GMT LyricTheater Division Awards http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3395435 Just received our division awards in the mail and it's no surprise that they are first rate!<br><br>Thank you Jay/ Joy and the TIR Team.<br><br>You guys got class <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" align=absMiddle border=0> <br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=80813">Everything else!</a> http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3395435 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:17:07 GMT richm Idea for 2010 TIR http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3391905 I want to start by saying TIR 2009 was awesome.  It was our first but hopefully not our last.<br><br>I'm sure Jay loses sleep trying to make each year's relay bigger and better than the last.  Here is a race that may provide some "food for thought".  <br><br><A href="http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=garber/090326" target=_blank><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=garber/090326" target="_blank">http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=garber/090326</a></A><br><br>The Krispy Kreme Challenge requires consumption of a dozen donuts in the middle of a four mile race.  How about each team consuming 203.2 donuts.  Half would be consumed during the prologue and the other half during leg 40.  The clock stops after the last bite is taken.  Just a thought.<br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=80813">Everything else!</a> http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3391905 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:20:01 GMT tmelton A few random 2009 TIR pictures http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3372161 <P>Folks,</P>A few random 2009 TIR pictures in the form a of Kodak Galley slideshow<br><A href="http://tinyurl.com/2009-TIR-Random-pictures" target=_blank><a href="http://tinyurl.com/2009-TIR-Random-pictures" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/2009-TIR-Random-pictures</a></A><br><br>Enjoy!<br>Russell<br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=80813">Everything else!</a> http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3372161 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:39:29 GMT russell Lessons Learned http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3370055 First of all, I would like to say how much fun our team had.  Most of my team was skeptical of the race and its mileage requirements, but every one of them have told me how great a time it was.  However, it was a learning process.  Some of our lessons learned for next time are:<br><br>1. Bring the map of your leg.  Because of the high winds, the signs were blown off the cones and we had four runners go off course.  The worst being leg 3 where our runner (myself) made an early right turn and ran 1.5 miles down 355 just after mile 3 before realizing that all the footprints had completely disappeared.  Most of the other mix ups were minor and fixed shortly after getting sidetracked, but the other notable diversion was on leg 37, which took our runner off into a not-so friendly part of Houston.  It took a police officer to point him in the right direction.  I realize that it is not possible to have volunteers at EVERY turn for 36 hours, but maybe some better markings and carrying the map of the leg would be smart.<br><br>2. Bring a pad or a cot.  I was under the impression that there would be cots at the gyms (Gonzales and Wallis). <br><br>3. gotta run...more to come!<br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=80813">Everything else!</a> http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3370055 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:39:43 GMT jeremynutz TIR 2010 http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3366383 The mixed team debate will go on, and I think we need to debate a couple of other issues, but I would like to hear from our revered RD's on a really important topic:  When Can We Register For Next Year?  <BR>Rick Johnson<BR>Sole Survivors<BR> <p>Forum: <a href="http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=80813">Everything else!</a> http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3366383 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:32:08 GMT Rick Mixed Teams Female Percentage http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3360996 TIR rules say "<font face="Palatino">Mixed teams require 3 or more women, but teams with fewer women can still register in the mens category".<br>Relays I've seen require a minimum of 50% female participants for mixed teams.<br>For example:<br>Hood to Coast minimum 50% female<br>Cascade Lakes Relay minimum 50% female<br>Ragnar Relay series minimum 50% female<br>Wild West relay minimum 50% female<br>Green Mountain Relay minimum 50%  female<br>Beach To Bay 3 male, 3 female<br><br>Not only is it physiologically unfair for teams with 9/3 rations to compete with teams having 6/6 ratios, I think there becomes a tendency to discriminate against female runners if it is not required to have equal numbers.<br><br></font>Jay and I discussed this pre race and I feel mixed teams should be required to have 50% minimum female members. You can still customize legs, but, not discriminate against females being on the teams.<br>I'm interested in what others think. <br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=80813">Everything else!</a> http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3360996 Thur, 12 Mar 2009 23:33:52 GMT DrBob reflections http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3357796 <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>We started planning during the epilogue last year</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>We new that whatever it took we would be here</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Wed just have to do this at least one more time</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Wed be coming back strong for TIR 09</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>We spent 12 long months assaulting our friends</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>With story after story, it seemed it never would end</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Someone would start talking about a recent race</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Then one of  us would get a far away look on our face</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>And we would be back to Moulton, Weimar or Borden </FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Or the start at Gonzales when they shot off the cannon</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>That crazy night spent in Flatonia at the Carefree Inn</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Man we really cant wait until we can do it again</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Then meeting after meeting and emails never ending</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>I cant even count all the time we were spending</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Three brand new team mates to be brought up to speed</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Its important to make sure they have everything they need</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Many different types of teams enter events such as these</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Some try to run really hard and others run with more ease</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Our goal was to have fun and share in some camaraderie</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>And to do our very best while maintaining our integrity</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Now Ill admit that our team partook in some taggin</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>We couldnt resist the Wheres the Beef wagon</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>When they got back to their van their pride took a lickin</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>When they discovered someone had written Eat More Chickin</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>And there may have been the occasional time or two</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>When instead of a Gatorade some one had a cold brew</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>And there were off color jokes and some really greasy brats</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>And a few minutes spent napping in some store parking lots</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>We met some fine local folks at several of the hosting towns</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>We tried to be good ambassadors but probably came off as clowns</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Coming upon an exchange point at dark kind of puts you in a trance</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>You missed something in Weimar if you didnt catch the flashlight dance</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Jay and Joy and all the staff and dedicated volunteers</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Probably had moments of elation along with some tears & fears</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Know that there arent enough words that can aptly express</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>How appreciative we are to you for providing an arena for success</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Oh yeah, we ran all our legs but well save that for another story</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Just know that some of us got lost and others finished in glory</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>But we accomplished our mission I say with flying colors</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Much better for the trials and much stronger as brothers</FONT></P><P></P> <p>Forum: <a href="http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=80813">Everything else!</a> http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3357796 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:14:55 GMT richm Photos from TIR09 http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3356758 Hey,<br>I have put some of my photos from last weekend up online.<br>They can be seen at: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/tir2009photos-1" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/tir2009photos-1</a><br>(preview the link at <a href="http://preview.tinyurl.com/tir2009photos-1" target="_blank">http://preview.tinyurl.com/tir2009photos-1</a>)<br><br>I have photos of members from teams 2, 17, 45, 70, 71, 78, 79, 211, 220, 252, 236, 262, 265, Got Pulse, GCRC, plus a few unidentified ones.<b><br></b>Enjoy!<br>J<br><br>ps: if you wish me to remove your photo let me know an I will do so.<br><br><b><br></b><br><br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=80813">Everything else!</a> http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3356758 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:25:05 GMT jseagram Photos from Leg 13- Weimar...Danke schn! http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3354183 That's German for <B>Thank You</B>!<BR><BR>Our crew had an amazing weekend and can't wait for next year!  We would like to invite you to view our chamber website at <A href="http://www.weimartx.org/" target=_blank target=_blank><a href="http://www.weimartx.org" target="_blank">http://www.weimartx.org</a></A> to view the slide show of photos from throughout the night.  Please select the relay tab and another screen will open up.  I will post again with directions on how to obtain copies of photographs.<BR><BR>Until next year...<BR>Tara (aka TOW- Tara of Weimar)<BR><BR>P.S. The nickname is courtesy of my Corpus Christi Road Runners...<BR> <p>Forum: <a href="http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=80813">Everything else!</a> http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3354183 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:20:52 GMT aunt_tt Tagging -- You've been Rogued http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3353610 Thanks to everyone who was part of our tagging fun.  In the "Come and Take it" spirit combined with our team spirit and generally mischievous nature, we "Rogued" many other team vehicles by marking our team crown logo on the windows.  It was a friendly gesture that led to us meeting many other teams along the race course as they figured out who we were and what it even meant to "be Rogued!"<BR><BR>We were especially impressed with the retaliatory efforts of teams.  Mickey's P2 Pace Makers were the first to bust us so I proudly ran my legs with a yellow P2 tattoo on my arm as well as on our vans.  The Sun City Striders were good sports once they figured out it wasn't age discrimination.  We loved getting Appled by the Return of the Apples and Chupacabra'd by the Running Chupacabras, and the taunting from our friends Joey and Rachel Trimeyer's Team No Big Deal.  But, the prize goes to Going Commando.  <BR><BR>Juan Longoria and his team from Keller got us Commando Style!  Imagine our surprise at the post-race celebration to find that those who Go Commando had decorated our van with their unnecessary undergarments!  You guys will be happy to know they stayed on the van for the 2.5 drive to Austin.<BR><BR>Thanks to everyone for being such great sports.  We are already looking forward to next year.  If you're ever in Austin, come run with us! -- the Rogue Rogues <BR> <p>Forum: <a href="http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=80813">Everything else!</a> http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3353610 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:39:07 GMT jennhb GREAT JOB Jay & Joy http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3351860 What a good time this weekend - There are many stories to surface - STAY TUNED<BR><BR>You guys really DID AN AWESOME JOB<BR> <p>Forum: <a href="http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=80813">Everything else!</a> http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3351860 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:26:59 GMT johnhunt Bathrooms? http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3337202 Are bathrooms along the course an issue?<br><br>I assume there will be bathrooms at the start and finish.  Along the way, we fend for ourselves?<br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=80813">Everything else!</a> http://texas_independence_relay.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3337202 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:26:56 GMT jennhb