Race Previews

From Trudles, With Love...

Monday, 08 June 2015 06:10

CAPITOL CITY PREVIEW - Trudles can't wait for next Sunday to get here. She loves her race--Capitol City Triathlon--more than life itself and can't wait to share it with the participants. Working with Jeremy Sartain (coach and bike course guy), Jason Goepfert (run course) and Brendon O'Flatulence (coach), and others, has been a joy and the participants can expect an awesome sprint event, which is the first race in the inaugural Metro Sprint Series.

While the two-year-old race is perfect for newbies and recreational athletes, it nevertheless has drawn an incredibly deep field. In fact, it is expecting one of the best fields we'll see all season.

Leading the way, on paper, for the guys is Matt Payne, who was named USAT AOY HM and USAT Duathlete of the Year in 2014. His challengers will include Kevin O'Connor (two wins last...

weekend!), defending champ Josh Blankenheim (2nd at Buffalo last Sunday), Nick Nygaard (2014 Rookie of the Year), Mike Ward (3rd at Buffalo), Andy Wiberg (2nd here in 2014, 6th last Saturday at Du Nationals), Bennett Isabella (1st at 2015 Memphis in May), Eric Hendrickson (Won two of the five races he did in 2014), Brett Lovaas (30ish career wins) and lapsed star Curt Wood.

Not to be outdone, the women's field features Kortney Haag (close 2nd at Buffalo), Lisa Lendway (Trinona champ, 2nd here in 2014), Gaby Bunten (2nd at Trinona) and Diane Hankee (USAT DOY HM in 2014).

Several other top athletes from our region are expected to sign up this week, as well as many more AGers looking for a great challenge and a fun time. You can still get in. Trudles hopes to see you at Lake Phalen next Sunday. RACE WEBSITE

Photo R -Check out the shirts that female participants will receive at Capitol City. Visit the race's Facebook page to learn more. LINK