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Bike Lifting...

May 18, 2013

Minnesota State University, Mankato Spring Triathlon

By Nathan Dicks

The threat of Mother Nature delivering 10 inches of snow did not scare away any athletes prior to the annual MSU Spring Triathlon even on a cool 40 degree morning.

Tough Day in Weasel Town...

May 17, 2013

By Brian Maas (http://tundrat-zone.blogspot.com)

Central Lakes Cycle Race Report -

Overall winner Dave Jensen had double duty. One of the second leg bikers for a relay team did not show, so after completing the individual event, Dave was able to bike the second leg....a second time! And the following day, Dave was scheduled to depart for California where he begins a cross country bike trip to Georgia, hoping to complete the 2500 mile journey in 15-20 days time....

LBTL Tri IX....

May 16, 2013

Race Preview - The 9th annual LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES TRIATHLON will take place on Sunday at Edgewater Park in Albert Lea. Registration is still open. A link to the event website is at the bottom of the post.

This sprint tri is the 2nd event in the popular Tri Minnesota Series and is owned and / or managed by by Final Stretch, which produces many of our state's premier multis. We though it would be cool to share the Podium History of the event. We also hope to see you at Edgewater Park next Sunday.

2012 - S- .25 - B - 14 -  R - 4

1. Sam Janicki - 1:05:06 & Jen Neumann - 1:18:58

2. Kyle Serreyn - 1:05:34 & Ann Courington - 1:20:55

3. Chap Achen - 1:07:01 &  Deb Hess - 1:21:56...

Doomed Records...

May 15, 2013

Blaine Triathlon Preview - MTN congratulates the organizers of the Blaine Triathlon on the success of their inaugural race in 2012. This year’s event promises to be even better, especially from a competitive standpoint. We’re going out on a limb here, but we believe that all of the non-open class (Overall, Juniors and the AGs starting at age 40) will fall, many of them will go down hard.

Let’s analyze the overall records: Brandon Ordway’s come-from-behind 1:13:45 and Greta Simpson’s 1:23:35. Last year’s event was staged in warm and very windy conditions. The racing at the front was conservative and strategic. Conservative tactics won’t win it on Saturday, especially on the men’s side. It will take a sub-1:10 to win and there are several guys in the field that should crack that mark, including defending champ, Brandon Ordway. Here’s how the MTN Guys see it:  ...

MMS Kicks Off 15th Season on Sunday...

May 13, 2013

Gear West Duathlon Preview - Sunday's 21st running of the Gear West Duathlon promises to be one of the most competitive races of the entire season and we can't wait to see how it shakes out. The men's field at last weekend's Oakdale Du was stellar, but Sunday's male assemblage will be even stellarer. It will feature the 2012 US Pro and amateur Duathletes of the Year, Dan hedgecock and Patrick Parish. Devon Palmer, who torched the Falls Du course record on April 27, is also in the field, as well as 2012 Rookie of the Year runner-up, Brian Sames, who has been the top amateur in two dus already this young season....

Weekend Stuff...

May 12, 2013

RUTHER NEWS - It's quiz time. Here's your question: What is a Mallorca?

A. A Mediterranean fish

B. The silly pants worn by bull fighters.

C. A cool island that is part of Spain.

D. The Spanish version of the Latvian term, "Kavorka," meaning male irresistability. (Kramer had "The Kavorka.")

The answer is C. Mallorca, or "Majorca," is pronounced "My-Yorka," and is a popular tourist destination. It is a large Mediterranean island off the eastern coast of Spain. It is the site of a popular 70.3 race, appropriately named Ironman 70.3 Mallorca. This year's event was staged last Saturday and Rochester's Ruth Brennan Morrey, Minnesota's Female Triathlete of the Year in 2012, was...