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2023 Masters - Men...

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By Goose

2023 Minnesota Multipsort Honors - Masters -  Today Mav and I are studying the 2023 competitive resumes of our state's male Masters. Here are the age-40-59 guys that rocked the hardest  last season. We put an asterisk (*) next to the the performances that we consider to be "outstanding." Once again, we are trying to determine if two great results are enough to earn consideration.

 

DAN ARLANDSON, 46, Burnsville

Highlights:

- 2nd overall / 1st Master @ Chisago 70.3 - 4:20:45 *

- 8th amateur / 1st AG / 2nd Master @ Ironman Gulf Coast - 4:20:37 *

- 16th overall / 2nd 45-49 / 3rd Master @ Ironman Des Moines 70.3 - 4:31:10 ...

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Arigato & Ganbanhte...

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By Tim Bontrager

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to spend the summer/fall of 2022 in Japan and do a few triathlons. I’ve got a pair of races that I think should be on every triathlete’s short list of “destination races”. If anyone has questions about scheduling a trip, or questions about racing in Japan please feel free to contact me and I’ll be happy to assist. \

Lake Nojiriko Triathlon – Olympic Distance

Have you ever wanted to do switchbacks on a bike? What about on the run? Set in a national park in Lake Nojiri on the outskirts of Nagano, the Lake Nojiriko triathlon offers a challenging Olympic distance course with a small-town feel. Bring a road bike and get ready to do some punchy climbs and technical descents!  Signup: http://nojiriko-triathlon.com/, signup is only available in Japanese. I used Google Translate and was able to figure it out.

How to access: Fly into Tokyo. If you are planning on exploring the country while you’re there, I would ship your bike to the race using a takkyubin service (Sagawa will for sure take bikes, the other services might not). Then, you can take a train/bus to Nojiri, or you could train to Nagano and then rent a car for the rest of your time. Alternatively, you could rent a car in Tokyo and drive the 3.5 hours to Nojiri....

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Jan, Christel & Cheryl...

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Photo - Cheryl & Christel demonstrating the art of making team heart fingers.

By Mav

GMOY – Women’s Nominees


As Goose has previously pointed out, Minnesota had several women aged 55 and better who rocked the 2023 triathlon season. Most are perennial household names who have been nominated for this award in the past, and a few are relatively new on the scene or had stepped up their game this season. Below, in alphabetical order, are Mav’s nominees for the 2023 Female Grand Master of the Year honor:


Jan Guenther: Jan, 64, from Long Lake, had 5 nomination-worthy performances. What impressed me most about her resume was her diversity in racing, successfully winning her age group at sprint, olympic, and half-iron distance races. She also consistently races at some of MN’s most competitive events, often only being beaten in the overall results by our state’s top athletes.

Christel Kippenhan: Christel, 57, from way up in Bemidji, outraced Guenther at both Maple Grove Olympic (4th overall) and at Lake Minnetonka Sprint (7th overall), although being 6 years younger than Jan. Her effort at Maple Grove Oly resulted in an age group record, and additionally she made the overall podium at Northwoods Sprint, placing 3rd. ...

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Highways to Hell & Patience...

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By Brandon Lee

Ironman Chattanooga Race Report - Absolutely the most fun at a race I’ve ever had. Having so many people I love being at the event was so special and I can’t thank you all enough. @megklef @mergemultisport @lee_cj777 @adamlee3642 @kelceyrae08 you guys are the best.

The Tennessee River did not disappoint, and I felt like a pro swimmer swimming 1:07/100yard. The extra 4 miles on the bike course and notoriously hard run makes up for that fast swim.

Transitioned well and took off like a rocket on the bike, trying to get out with a pack of guys who were all riding similar speeds. Power felt great all day, and I stayed about 15-20 watts higher than our plan, but knowing I was out in front I decided to roll the dice a bit. Mile 80 I was still feeling good so kept pressing on, heart rate started to elevate a bit as it got hot on the back half of the course, and I was starting to get a little nervous for the run. I knew I was probably in the top 5 overall when I got close to town as I had a moto following me in, that gave me an extra mental push to finish strong and transition to the run.

Saw coach at the run out, he was cheering and told me to just let other people blow up and stay patient. My legs felt great immediately and didn’t have any trouble holding 7:10-7:20 pace. Again rolled the dice on the pace, thinking I put myself in a pretty good position to have a day out there. I had a feeling I was probably in 4th or 5th place overall, but I wasn’t focusing on that. I know this course and I knew how hot that second loop would get....

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Macy & Isabel...

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By Mav

JUNIOR OF THE YEAR – Girls Nominees - Minnesota has a longstanding tradition of top-class female junior triathletes. The Danielson sisters (Paige and Greta), Kristina Swenson, Allison Crum, Lauren Steinke, Isabella Buenting, and last year’s unofficial girl’ Junior of the Year Grace Busch have been the benchmark for fast and successful racing in recent history. This year, two girls raced often enough (a minimum of 2 nomination-worth results) and at a high enough level to be nominated for the girls’ Junior of the Year award: ...

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