PEP #8 - Ironman Lake Tahoe... Cancelled!

Special Ironman Lake Tahoe cancellation edition! Hear first-hand accounts of what happened in the days leading up to the race and reactions to the cancellation and consolation prizes. Also, learn more about wildfires, the hazards of exercising in poor air quality, and how the right travel insurance could help you recoup your costs. So sorry, IMLT racers!

Resources:
Official race cancellation announcement from Ironman: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/news/articles/2014/09/tahoe-cancellation.aspx#axzz3EAf7OLsp
Travel insurance help for destination races: http://www.globalbri.com or email James Smith at [email protected]
Oakland Triathlon Club: http://www.o-towntriclub.com
San Francisco Triathlon Club: http://www.sftriclub.org
Age grouper Kendra Goffredo’s blog: http://chitoandkgo.com
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation: http://themmrf.org
Age grouper Andrew Valko’s blog: http://ironw00t.com
LA Times article on arrest of arson suspect and impacts of King Fire: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-arson-arrest-king-fire-northern-california-20140918-story.html
SFGate article on causes of California wildfires: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/What-causes-California-s-most-devastating-5767256.php
Current air quality in Bay Area and related resources: http://sparetheair.org
Ben Greenfield’s article on exercise and air pollution: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ben-greenfield/air-pollution-health_b_3277086.html
UPI article on Univ. of Edinburgh study on blood clot risk of short-term exposure to air pollution: http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2005/02/21/Study-Air-pollution-thickens-blood/UPI-49751109022547
Mayo Clinic article on exercise and air pollution: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/fitness/expert-answers/air-pollution-and-exercise/faq-20058563
Vineman triathlon: http://www.vineman.com
Challenge Family long-course races: http://www.challenge-family.com
Challenge Rancho Cordova (half), near Sacramento, Oct. 5: http://challenge-ranchocordova.com