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Winner's Circle Richard Gerardi
 Winner at Carrboro Classic Duathlon (1sth Male 50-54)
I purchased the MAP product this year to incorporate into my training and recovery as I prepare for the duathlon season. I am a two-time member of Team USA for Short Course Duathlon, and have always been afraid to try the long course event due to the additional training hours and potential wear and tear on my body. I knew that if I wanted to achieve any level of success in long course duathlon (20K run, 80K bike, 10K run) I would need to find a way to increase my recovery from long training and racing, as I would not be able to afford to take several days off after a big effort just to heal. I had used BioBuilde in previous years and felt that it contributed to sustained endurance levels, particularly at the end of races, so I selected the MAP product to use before and after my duathlon events this past spring.
Well, I can testify that adhering to a routine of using the MAP product leading up to the Carrboro Classic contributed significantly to my strong effort throughout the race. It definitely helped me win my age group at the race, which was the USAT Mid-Atlantic Regional Duathlon Championship and a Team USA qualifier. I was even more convinced of MAP's effects when, only three days later, I rode the 10 mile time trial event at Lowes Motor Speedway to my third fastest time ever, and I have been racing there for more than five years.
As I begin my four month training cycle leading up to the ITU Long Course Duathlon World Championships in Belgium, I will be depending on the MAP product to allow me to shoulder the heavier training load demanded in the long-course duathlon, with the confidence that I will be able to recover quickly and not break my training regimen with "unanticipated" rest days!
Richard Gerardi
Team USA
Duathlon Charlotte , NC
April 2008
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