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Linsey Corbin Adds Trek As…

February 3, 2012 Events, Features, news No Comments

Photo: John Segesta/Trek American long-distance triathlete Linsey Corbin and Trek have announced that Corbin will be riding a Speed Concept 9.9 over the next three years. Corbin previously had a sponsorship with Scott Bikes. Read about the move on Linsey Corbin’s blog and check out the complete press release below: Trek Bicycle is proud to announce the signing of professional triathlete Linsey Corbin. The top American finisher at the half-Ironman (70.3) world championships will race aboard Trek’s groundbreaking Speed Concept 9.9 over the next three years as she continues to vie for the top step of triathlon’s most prestigious podiums. “Linsey’s consistent results at the top of the sport make her a perfect match for representing Trek, “said Trek Performance Brand Manager Nick Howe. “Her mental toughness and positive attitude combined with her success on the course make it really exciting for us to bring her into the Trek family, and we’re excited for her to represent us aboard the Speed Concept.” Corbin, an Ironman Coeur D’Alene champion, will begin her season on the US half-Ironman distance circuit before taking her signature cowboy-hat style to her first European race at Ironman Austria in July. Her goal events for the year include the Ironman and 70.3 world championships, where she finished third in 2011. “To be a part of the Trek family, riding the fastest bike on the market – it is only going to help my performances,” said Corbin. “The first road bike I bought was a Trek 5600 and I’ve always admired the fastest cyclists in the sport: Julie Dibens and Chris Lieto. Just like my athletic pursuits, Trek is constantly pushing the envelope with innovation and design. I am looking forward to many fast and fun times ahead.” Both Corbin and her custom Trek Speed Concept 9.9 will be attending the “Meet the Pros” night at Trek Bicycles of Tucson. The event will be held on Feb. 10 from 6-9pm.

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Middle Age Segment Of…

January 31, 2012 Events, Features, news No Comments

It took John Korff seven years to bring an Ironman triathlon to New York; it took nine minutes for the 3,000 race slots to sell out. Korff, a sporting events producer who runs 100-mile races and the Empire State Building stairs for kicks, had been wrangling and wooing city officials to host the event, a 140.6-mile endurance sport, which includes swimming and biking — and a 26.2-mile marathon tacked on the end. “I felt like a business therapist saying why they should do this,” says Korff, owner of Korff Enterprises. In 2010, USA Triathlon annual membership surpassed 135,000 compared with 15,000 to 21,000 roughly a decade ago. New triathletes are older, with the biggest growth in the 35-39 and 40-44 age groups, according to USA Triathlon. In fact, fortysomethings appear like whippersnappers compared to some triathletes. Just ask Stuart Chagrin, 68, a finance professional who has been competing in the New York City Triathlon since 2005. That race is the same distance as the Olympic event — a modest 32 miles. “You’re finding older people doing triathlons, older people doing endurance events,” says Chagrin, who began running in his 40s. “Older is younger these days.” Read more: Cnbc.com

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Mieko braces for tough races

January 29, 2012 Events, news No Comments

Along list of races awaits CNMI pro triathlete Mieko Carey this year and she is aiming for strong showings in these events after having a few bad lucks last season.

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The Inside Scoop: Race During…

January 27, 2012 Events, Features No Comments

Need a challenge to stay motivated this off-season? Sign up for an indoor triathlon. The typical format is 60 minutes of racing: 10-minute pool swim, 30-minute indoor bike and 20-minute treadmill run, with variations depending on location and organizers. Can’t find an event near you? Create your own at the gym! JackRabbit Sports New York City; $50 ; Jan. 8 and 22, Feb. 4 and 19, March 4 This Big Apple tri shop hosts five events around the city and the top finishers compete in a championship. Jackrabbitsports.com Life Time Fitness Various U.S. locations; $25 for members, $30 for non-members ; see website for dates. The gym chain hosts outdoor events during the tri season and indoor races throughout the year. Lifetimefitness.com Progression Triathlon Tolland, Conn.; $25 for members, $35 for non-members ; Jan. 8, Feb. 5, March 11, April 15 and May 6 Every month the distance increases, ending with the final race—an 800-yd swim, 28-mile bike and 7-mile run. Starhillsports.com Tri to Help Maryland, Connecticut, Pennsylvania; $40 individual, $90 team (early registration); Jan. 14, Feb. 12 and 25 This series raises money for Stroup Kids for Kids Epilepsy Foundation, and hopes to expand to 4–5 states next year. Tritohelp.org Give It a Tri Duncan, Okla.; $35 individual, $90 for team ; Feb. 26 A 300-meter swim, 8-mile stationary bike and 3-mile run, with two race options for kids. Drhhealthfoundation.org RainMan Seattle; $45 ; April 1 A slightly different format—15 min indoor swim, 30 min ride with your bike on a trainer, then a 2.97-mile run around Green Lake. Trifreaks.com

WTC Announces Changes To The…

January 24, 2012 Events, Features, news, photos No Comments

Greg Bennett's Hy-Vee victory has qualified him for the Ironman World Championship. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image The 2011 Hy-Vee, Ironman World Championship 70.3 and Ironman World Championship winners will each receive an automatic invitation to all three events in 2012. See the complete press release from WTC below and check back to Triathlete.com as we continue to cover this developing story. World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) today announced changes and additions to the 5150 Triathlon Series. Professional WTC champions will have the opportunity for expanded automatic qualifying across three world-renowned championship events: the Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship, Ironman World Championship 70.3 and Ironman World Championship. Professional athletes will also have expanded opportunities for 5150 Pro Ranking (5150 PR) points with the addition of 5150 Triathlon Series races and select Ironman 70.3 races to the qualifying schedule. “This is a milestone for our sport,” said Andrew Messick, Chief Executive Officer of WTC. “Automatic qualifying for our champions across the three championship events will add an interesting and competitive dynamic. With this change and the additional opportunities to earn points in the 5150 PR system, we’re giving professional athletes a chance to add variety to their season and compete across different distances without compromising their qualifying opportunities. We’re excited to see how this unites athletes within the triathlon community.” PHOTOS: Hy-Vee Triathlon 5150 U.S. Championship The 2011 Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship, Marine Corps Ironman World Championship 70.3 and Ford Ironman World Championship professional winners will each receive an automatic invitation to all three events in 2012, provided they validate their slots. With expanded automatic qualification, world champions like Craig Alexander and Melissa Rollison will not only be invited back to the race that they conquered the previous year, but also have the opportunity to race in the 2012 Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship. Likewise, Greg Bennett and Lisa Norden will now be extended an invitation to compete in Kona and Las Vegas, provided they validate their slots during the 2012 qualifying period. “It’s encouraging to see WTC introduce this initiative with the 5150, Ironman 70.3 and Ironman champions getting the chance to race each other at these championship events,” said Greg Bennett, 2011 Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship Men’s Elite Cup champion. “Over time we will see some great battles between athletes who excel in their particular arena and are getting challenged by a different distance. Bringing the best in the sport together to race each other will be brilliant for triathlon, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to race at all three championship events in 2012.” “I’m excited to hear of the new qualifying system,” said Mirinda Carfrae, second-place finisher at the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship and Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship. “It’s an opportunity and great step by WTC to encourage the best athletes to compete at the biggest races across all distances.” The announcement of the automatic qualifying system comes at a significant point in triathlon history – prize purses are at an all-time high. Not only is the 2012 Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship professional prize purse more than $1.1 million, but WTC has now increased the professional prize purse for the Ironman World Championship 70.3 and Ironman World Championship. The total 2012 Ironman World Championship 70.3 prize purse is doubling to $200,000 and the total 2012 Ironman World Championship prize purse is increasing to $650,000. This season, the 5150 Triathlon Series will offer several new races and WTC has designated a number of Ironman 70.3 races around the world that will count toward the 5150 PR system as well. Professional athletes will have up to five of their highest scored races count toward their 5150 PR; at least one of those races must be a 5150 Triathlon Series event and up to two of the designated Ironman 70.3 races may count toward the total. A full list including the qualifying schedule and points can be found on the Ironman Pro Membership website at Ironmanpromembership.com/hy-vee-5150-qualifying .

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Triathlon Olympic Venue: Hyde…

January 20, 2012 Events, Features No Comments

Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image Key Facts Sport: Triathlon, Marathon Swimming Location: Hyde Park lies within London’s West End, within easy walking distance of top class accommodation and shops. New or existing: New Permanent or temporary: Temporary Number of events: 4 About Hyde Park The largest of London’s Royal Parks, Hyde Park has been open to the public since 1637. The park is home to a number of grassroots sports clubs, including the Serpentine Swimming Club, whose members swim in the Serpentine Lake whatever the weather – even on Christmas Day. Temporary seats will be built in June 2012 for spectators, and the course will be marked out. During the Games Hyde Park will host the Marathon Swimming and Triathlon events at London 2012. The park is also expected to be home to the music, theatre, film and cultural events that will take place throughout the summer of 2012. After the Games The grandstand and course will be removed. More triathlon coverage on the 2012 London Olympics.

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Winter Triathlon European Cup…

January 13, 2012 Events, Features, news No Comments

The opening race of the 2012 Winter Triathlon series takes place in Lygna, Norway this weekend. See the press release below: Winter triathlon is a multi-discipline winter sport composed of running, mountain biking and cross country skiing – all on snow. Course distances are set on the day to achieve a winning time of around 90 minutes to two hours, after taking into account the geography and the snow conditions. Lygna has a strong winter triathlon pedigree – it hosted the 2010 European Championships and a European Cup last year. At 800m above sea level, the ski resort always provides plenty of snow but there is also equipment for producing snow if necessary. Kåre J. Grøtta from the LOC, BrandBu IF SKI said: “Today the conditions are excellent and last Sunday more than 2000 young athletes participated in a cross country event here.” This year’s European Cup start lists are once again dominated by the Norwegians who will also be competing in their National Championships at the same time. Last year’s champions Hanne Trønnes and Kristian Monsen are back again to defend their titles The 2011 World and European Champion, Borghild Løvset, is also competing here after a magnificent debut season last year. Former world champion Andreas Svanebo (SWE) won the European Cup last year and he will be a dangerous competitor once again in the men’s elite race. Russian athletes Tatiana Charochkina and Yulia Surikova will also expect to be nearer the top end of the results list. Race Day: Jan. 15, 2012 Scheduled Race Distance: 6km run/ 10km bike/ 8km ski Men’s Elite Start List Women’s Elite Start List

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USAT National Championship…

January 12, 2012 Events, Features, news No Comments

Photo: Paul Phillips/USAT Online registration for many of USA Triathlon’s 2012 National Championship events opens Thursday at 11 a.m. MST at Usatriathlon.org . See the press release below: Sold-out events and record-setting fields marked the 2011 USA Triathlon National Championship season, and USA Triathlon looks forward to another exciting slate in 2012. USA Triathlon National Championships are the only events in which athletes can earn official National Champion status. Registration opens Thursday for the following championship events: Event Date Location More Information USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championship April 21 Tuscaloosa, Ala. Event Page USA Triathlon Youth/Junior National Championship Aug. 11-12 West Chester, Ohio Event Page USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship Aug. 18 Burlington, Vt. Event Page USA Triathlon Sprint National Championship Aug. 19 Burlington, Vt. Event Page Held in conjunction with the Junior and Youth National Championship, USA Triathlon’s Team Relay National Championship will open for registration April 1. Additionally, registration is open now for USA Triathlon’s Duathlon National Championship, which is set for April 28 in Tucson/Oro Valley, Ariz.

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Ask A Pro: Making The Leap To…

January 11, 2012 Events, Features, photos No Comments

I want to mix up my 2012 racing schedule. How easy is it to make the leap to Xterra? Photo: Xterra Off-road triathlon is to road racing what monster trucks are to Formula 1. Both require a big engine and lots of skill, but they are very different races. Aerodynamics and pure speed don’t count in off-road triathlon; handling skills, power and strength-to-weight ratio are what will make or break you on a mountain bike course. Xterra favors strong, technically proficient cyclists since the format is heavily weighted toward the bike. The difficulty of each course ranges from relatively smooth fire roads to steep, rocky single-track where even the most technically proficient athletes will dismount and “hike-a-bike” at times. No matter how fit, rookie mountain bikers often find they lose a significant amount of time navigating through the tricky sections. Trail running is also a different breed of running, requiring strength, agility and sturdy ankles rather than pure speed and high turnover. In other words: Yes, you should definitely try an off-road race! Don’t let the courses scare you—the scene at Xterra is all about fun. Off-road is more about getting dirty and having fun, rather than comparing splits and downloading wattage files. This isn’t to say that Xterra athletes don’t take their events seriously; many top pros have crossed over from successful mountain bike or Olympic triathlon careers. The races are fast and competitive, but with the more laid-back attitude of the mountain bike scene rather than the Type-A intensity of Ironman racing. The world championship in Maui, held two weeks after the Hawaii Ironman, has only 600 competitors. Therein lies the appeal of Xterra for the uninitiated: Its more intimate, friendly nature makes it accessible to all and instantly welcoming. Personally, I felt so welcome that I decided to make my Xterra debut in Maui in 2010. I bought a mountain bike only three weeks beforehand. My ignorance was only encouraged when I asked my friend, Melanie McQuaid, what she thought about me attempting Maui. “Sure you can do Maui—that race is basically a road course with some dirt on it,” she said. A three-time Xterra world champion, Mel’s perception of “technical” might have been a little skewed. My posing was quickly exposed at mile 2: It seems that wildly shifting while grinding up steep climbs is a recipe for a broken chain. RELATED: Trail-Running Tips For Triathletes My second Xterra experience was a large improvement; I had actually ridden my mountain bike over the summer and entered Xterra McCall in Idaho on a whim. After the brutal, 7-mile, uphill section that seems to be the trademark of Xterra bike courses, we were faced with “the Rock Garden,” a couple of miles of single-track through a field of large boulders and loose rocks. Needless to say, I hiked (a lot) and my early lead was short-lived, but the race was a blast. Xterra is tough and challenging and totally exhilarating; it is a chance to get out of your comfort zone and try something completely different. Adding new stimuli throughout the season helps avoid monotony and burnout while providing a fun, new dynamic to the usual swim/bike/run. Mountain biking and trail running add some serious strength workouts to a road-focused training program. Plus, many Xterra races are held in breathtaking locations (think Maui, Vail, Whistler). If Xterra seems a little intimidating at first, just remember that it’s still a triathlon. Off-road racing still comes down to swimming, biking and running—it’s just that the road is going to have a little dirt on it. PHOTOS: 2011 Xterra World Championship

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Get Low

January 3, 2012 Events, Features No Comments

Shorter cranks can help you get comfortable in a more extreme aero position. Hip angle—the angle between the rider’s torso and legs—might be the most important factor in determining a rider’s ability to comfortably produce power on a bike. Chances are you’ve experienced the significance of hip angle yourself. If you lower your shoulders either by crouching down or by dropping your bars, you will eventually reach a point at which pedaling becomes less comfortable and maintaining power is a struggle. Tri bike geometry is designed to help maintain a comfortable hip angle when riding in a crouched aerodynamic position, but even on a tri bike, all riders have a limit to how tightly they can crunch themselves at the hips. Raising the aerobars is the most common way to open hip angle, but this can compromise aerodynamics, handling and even limit the bikes you can ride. Crank length—not just frame geometry and aerobar position—impacts hip angle, yet most athletes riding triathlon-specific bikes are still using conventional road bike crank lengths. Mat Steinmetz, a Retül bike fitter in Boulder, Colo., measured the influence of crank length and aerobar drop on hip angle using Retül’s 3-D measurement system to see how crank length affects hip angle. Although hip angle is typically measured between the ankle, hips and shoulders with the rider’s leg fully extended and the crank at the 6 o’clock position, hip angle at the most compact 12 o’clock position is the fit dimension that prevents most riders from lowering their bars. Wider hip angle = more comfortable position Steinmetz found that shortening the crank arms by 1cm opens hip angle by 2–3 degrees. Dropping the aerobars by 2cm had approximately the same effect. Use it yourself: If you are trying to lower your aerobars but can’t drop any farther, swap your cranks for a set with arms 1cm shorter and you might be able to drop your bars another 2cm below your saddle!

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Sara’s Slam: Should…

February 1, 2012

Learning to swim is often the biggest hurdle for adults getting into triathlon. With all the literature and videos out there, is a coach necessary to get started? This month Sara McLarty debates Tim Edwards, a coach with North Coast Endurance in Cleveland, Ohio. Sara: With family and work schedules, very few people have the ability to train with a coach. Instead, it’s much easier to purchase a DVD or book that they can follow at their own pace. Most are cheaper than a session with a coach, plus you can also find free videos on YouTube. Tim: Most triathletes have Type A personalities and they are very driven by schedules. Getting together with a coach for an hour is not a huge hurdle to overcome. Newbies are often lost in the mountain of data. With so much to think about, they don’t have a logical progression to follow as they start their journey in the pool. A coach can break down the individual skills and move on only when they have mastered them. Sara: Triathlete recently outlined a simple way to create your own underwater video camera. You can film yourself in the pool and analyze your technique each week as you progress. Compare your video to professional swimmers online. Tim: Athletes can videotape themselves, but the feedback is delayed. They have to wait to download the video and spend time comparing. Trying a skill, having it analyzed by a coach, learning the corrections and trying it again is compressed into minutes—not days. This progression is worth the extra couple of bucks. RELATED: How To Analyze Your Own Swim Stroke Sara: I’ve coached some athletes who just won’t listen to what I say, even if I’ve told them a million times. They finally end up figuring it out themselves and when that happens, it sticks. Learning on your own forces you to think about what you are doing and why you are doing it. Tim: The swim usually creates the most stress for a new triathlete. A coach is able to mentally help out by being there in this new environment. I swim with many athletes the first time they are in open water, “holding their hands” as they get comfortable. No video or book will reassure them when they first encounter a breaking wave or a plant wrapping around their hand. Sara: I can’t really argue against having a coach with you for your open-water swim training. Other than going with a very experienced friend, I don’t recommend any athletes trying open water without some support system nearby. Tim: Empowering the athlete is excellent. Athletes who really want to reach that next level of competition need to have a high level of investment in the process. One of the best ways for athletes to learn is to combine video of their practice with analysis of the technique. Many athletes I have coached have finally “got it” when they can see with their own eyes. Triathlete final thoughts: Videos and books can get you started, but a great coach can take you much further in your swim training.

Video: Energy Sources For…

January 27, 2012

To be successful in any endurance event, you have to refuel. In this video, Dr. Bob Sallis explains the basics of energy sources for endurance athletes. More videos from Triathlete.com.

Video: How To Avoid GI…

January 17, 2012

In this video, Dr Bob Sallis explains the causes of gastrointestinal problems during exercise and how to avoid them. More videos from Triathlete.com.

Chrissie Wellington To Take…

January 16, 2012

Reigning four-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington announced on her website that she will not compete in Ironman events in 2012 to pursue “other opportunities”. See the news release from her website, Chrissiewellington.org , below and check back to Triathlete.com as we continue to cover this breaking story. Photo: Nils Nilsen Four time World Champion and World Ironman Distance Record Holder, Chrissie Wellington has announced that she’ll be taking a break from competing in Ironman during 2012 to explore other opportunities, including the forthcoming publication of her autobiography, A Life Without Limits . Chrissie, who won her fourth World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, last October and maintained her unbeaten record at Ironman distance – making it 13 victories from 13 races – said of her decision, “I’ve given absolutely everything to Ironman over the past five years. However, this year I’ve decided to take a break as I would like to spend more time focusing on other pursuits including dedicating more time to my chosen charities, the publication of my book and more active promotion of the sport in the UK, as well as giving myself the chance to explore and seize new opportunities within triathlon and outside. I feel that I wouldn’t be able to pursue all of these different goals whilst simultaneously dedicating the energy and time needed to compete in Ironman events and treat them with the respect and complete dedication they deserve. PHOTOS: Chrissie Wellington In Kona The past five years have been absolutely incredible and I am extremely happy, proud and content with everything that I have achieved in the sport – topping it all off with the race of my life in Kona last year. I have always seen triathlon as a part of my life, rather than the be all and end all, and am looking forward to a little more variety and balance by pursuing other interests, as well as spending more time with my family and friends. I am really excited about what the future holds and being able to spend more time around the sport without the commitment of full time ironman training and racing”. RELATED VIDEOS – Chrissie In Kona: The Post-Race Interview Series

Pilates Exercises & Yoga…

January 28, 2011

Need some new training ideas? Check out these sites for pilates exercises, yoga videos and other triathlon training videos aimed to help endurance athletes

McCormack, Carfrae Featured On…

October 9, 2010

The two 2010 Ironman World Champions, Chris McCormack and Mirinda Carfrae, were also the two athletes featured on Training Day. How did they prepare to win the Kona race? Find out in these videos

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With personal trainers producing YouTube fitness videos, iPod Nanos sporting pedometers, and yogis practicing tree pose using the Wii Fit–technology has become one of the best ways to set and maintain fitness goals. We consulted sports professionals, fitness enthusiasts, and tech companies to find the latest and most interesting hardware, software, and Websites that you can use to get in shape …

Look Back On Last Year’s…

April 30, 2010

Heading to participate in the Wildflower Triathlon Festival this weekend for the first time? Check out these photo galleries and videos from last year’s events to get an idea of what you’re getting yourself into. Photos 2009 Avia Wildflower Long Course Triathlon #1 2009 Avia Wildflower Long Course Triathlon #2 2009 Avia Wildflower Olympic Course Triathlon Photo Gallery Videos 2009 Wildflower

Trainer Workouts with a Pro at…

December 8, 2009

I did the Trainer ride with a Pro tonight at Inside Out Sports in Cary. The store sponsors these workouts (almost) every Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm. They are free – you just have to bring your own bike and your own trainer. It was great killer workout, and I plan on doing this every Tuesday evening. My new job is five minutes from Inside Out Sports. Tonight’s workout was led by local pro triathlete, Alex McDonald. Since I get off work at 5, and the workout starts at 6:30, I was the first one to arrive for the workout. Alex is a member of Team Timex, and he had some free schwag for the first one to arrive. That was me! How lucky is that. I got a brand new Timex Sleek 150 lap tap technology watch. It’s very slim design and I am wearing it right now as I type. I love it so far – very sleek and comfortable! I asked him if he would take my picture so I could tweet about my prize. (Click any image below to enlarge.) I tweeted: “won timex ironman tap watch cuz i was first to arrive at @alexmmtri spin class” The first thing we did after the warmup was isolated leg drills. That is where you unclip one leg and only spin with the other leg. We did alot of those, and I hated them. But that means they were good for me. Alex let me tweet a picture of him. I twote: “single leg drill at ios with @alexmmtri “. The middle part of the workout were three tempo sets. I love those. I am very good at steady eddie riding. Then we did some super spins. Hate, hate, hated those! But again, if you hate a workout, it means it is good. After the workout, Alex let us all try a Recovery drink called Ultragen made by First Endurance. It was really good tasting. Not too sweet like most similar products. I was very impressed. I tweeted: “free first endurance recovery drink from @alexmmtri yum ” One last picture for you to enjoy: Tweet: “at IOS – look at the P4’s!” …if you found this post inspiring, please help fight Hunger by supporting the Gatorade G Movement! Here is no comments yet by the time your rss reader get this, Do you want to be the first commentor? Hurry up

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