The Frost Yer Fanny Duathlon -- the annual kickoff to the USAT/SMW multi-sport season -- will be headed north for 2003 as the event returns to Grand Prairie. And while much of the weekend's activities will be familiar to FYF participants, one major change highlights the event.

The date of the 2003 event is February 2, and the race will start at 9:00 a.m. at Joe Pool Lake. Entry fees will be $50 (early), $60 from Jan. 19-26, and $70 after that -- including heavy duty sweatshirts for all entrants. No relays will be allowed, however. Online registration for the event will be available through the RTN web site soon.

But the biggest news is that the format for the race will change. New for 2003 is the change to an F1 format (run-bike- run-bike-run). This exciting change should challenge all the participants.

The regional awards banquet will be the night prior at the LaQuinta. Hopefully, comedian Dave Little will make a return appearance as emcee.