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date: 18/08/06
NINA CHAVES SAYS WOMEN CAN CONQUER
COAST 2 COAST!
As an avid runner, Multi-Sport Racing was a natural step
for Nina Chaves, who won the inaugural Coast 2 Coast two-day
stage race last year in an average time of 14 hours. Nina
also holds the 2002 female Duathlon Champion title and
was the tenth local female to finish the Marathon the following
year. She has represented Trinidad and Tobago at several
international Multi-Sport events.
 On being a Woman in Multi-Sport: Women
don’t realize how competitive we can be – especially
with men! We may be socialized to feel that we’re
not strong enough, but we can be just as effective as men
in the disciplines this race requires – running,
cycling and paddling. And a lot of the time, we probably
have more mental fortitude. A woman who is fit and puts
in the time to train for this race can certainly do it,
but it takes discipline and commitment.
On the Tropical Power Coast 2 Coast: I
love this race for the fun of it, for the physical endurance
challenge, and the opportunity to better my times. I want
to race faster and become stronger – not that I have
to win all the time; I get satisfaction in knowing that
I’ve improved my race and succeeded in my goal.
On Physical Training: I’m training
six days a week in the different disciplines, with one
long training session on the weekends. And I’m eating
plenty food! Some people say it’s cheaper to clothe
me than to feed me!
On Mind Training: Weeks in advance, I
go through the race not just physically, but also mentally.
That way, I get accustomed to the ups and downs of the
different areas – I know which parts are harder and
I prepare my mind from the outset that I’m going
to finish. I’m continually looking forward to the
race!
The Tropical Power Coast 2 Coast will take place on October
7 and 8, 2006. Log on to www.ecoadventurestt.com for
more information or pick up entry forms at Geronimo’s
and Corkie’s Cycle Centres.
Price Structure
| The Overall Winner
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USD 3000
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| First Place Female (provided that a female is not
the overall winner) |
USD 1500 (each) |
| Second Place Male and Female |
USD 1000 (each) |
| Third Place Male and Female
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USD 750 (each) |
| Relay First Place
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USD 1500 (Team) |
| Relay Second Place |
USD 1000 (Team) |
| Relay Third Place
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USD 750 (Team) |
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