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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 11, 1996 3 FREE GAS BAR-B-Q while supplies last with every windshield replacement PLUS WE PAY YOUR DEDUCTIBLE on most insurance claims Eimi AutoGlo// 19 SILVER STREET; BOWMANVILLE CALL TODAY 623-4225 OSHAWA 571-7852 PORT HOPE 885-4696 . ©j.p. Ask Mike Patrick what he does in his spare time, and you are quite likely to get a puzzled look staring right back at you. Quite frankly, he has no spare time. His time is consumed by training for triathlons. Approximately Approximately 10-14 hours per week are spent training for the multi-sport event, which includes a swim, bike race and run. And this past weekend, all of those hours spent in the water or out pounding the pavement paid off. Patrick represented Canada Canada at the World Long Distance Distance Triathlon Championships Championships that were held in Muncie, Indiana, on Saturday. Saturday. GLAD IT'S OVER - Mike Patrick catches his breath after completing the course at the World Long Distance Triathlon Championships Championships that were held in Indiana this past weekend. He was one of 70 athletes to represent Canada. BROKEN WINDSHIELD? A total of 37 countries were represented at the race, with the Canadian team sending sending a contingent of 70. "It was one of the best organized organized races I have ever been to," he said in retrospect. retrospect. "The people of Muncie went way out of their way to make it a great weekend. They welcomed everyone with open arms." The event officially opened last Thursday night with an opening ceremony and parade. Mike Patrick completed the Indiana course in 5 hours and 11 minutes Competing in the 35-39 age group, Patrick completed the 1.9km swim, 90km bike ride, and 21km run course in a time of five hours and eleven eleven minutes. His time placed him 26th overall out of approximately 50 entrants in his age category. category. "I was very pleased with my time because the conditions conditions were tough," said Patrick Patrick of the heat and humidity that racers were forced to endure. endure. "The first 14-15 kilometres kilometres of the run were an uphill grade, so I was tired for the last 5-6 kilometres." Patrick's strength is in the swim. He posted a . strong showing in this sectiori^f the\ event, against competition from the best in the world; Entering the water at 7:00 a.m., he was the fourth person person in his age group to hit shore. The bike and run course that followed were extremely well patrolled, said Patrick, noting that an expressway was closed for the bike portion portion of the race. After training for triathlons triathlons for the past eight or nine years, Patrick is waiting to hear whether he will represent represent Canada again next year at the World Championships m France. Because that race His time in that race was five will be held in early June, results results from this past weekend's weekend's race in Indiana may be used as a gauge to select the team. Patrick qualified for this year's World Championships after finishing fifth overall in this age group at a race in Collingwood held in July. hours and nine minutes. Should he qualify again next year, he will be moving up an age bracket. The coowner coowner of the Bowmanville Foundry turns 40 this month. "It's getting tougher and tougher to place in my division division (35-39)," he said with a laugh. by Brad Kelly Sexy European seeks hassle-free relationship. Nothing long term. The Volkswagen 2-year lease with no charge scheduled maintenance Still not sure leasing is your cup of tea? Volkswagen has some incredible low > .... financing.options available too. Because we'd hate to see a good relationship break up over money. See yourVolkswagen dealer today. Drivers wanted.®® 24 month walkaway lease, 40,000 km., $1500 down plus P.D.I. plus taxes. O.A.C. OWASCO VOLKSWAGEN INC /Q\ Art 7 CARE" and CAA award winner since 1972. Sales, service, leasing, body shop, all makes. Rentals in Canada, USA and Europe, overseas delivery. 1425 Dundas St. East, Whitby 686-6410 1-800-263-2676 TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR TRADE! Audi 35 MINUTES EAST FROM DOWNTOWN TORONTO PLUS THUNDER CARS and STREET STOCK ACTION SATURDAY, SEPT. 14th Gates Open 5:30 p.m. Cascar Time Trials 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Heat Racing Mosport Thunder Cars and Street Stocks 7:30 - 9 p.m. FEATURES AT 10 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPT. 15th Spectator Gates Open 11 a.m. Cascar Autograph Session 11:30 p.m. Mosport Sportsman & Modified Features 1 - 2 p.m. CASTROL 150 FEATURE AT 2:30 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 905-513-0550 @ , P .