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Threats & Promises....
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Wednesday, 14 January 2026 00:10
Photo - Micah Warning and Christian Mirabal
2025 Trinona Coverage - Was Mother Nature threatening the 500+ participants enrolled in last Sunday's Trinona, or was she just teasing them? It turns out she was doing both. Her early morning chill and nasty gusts were a tease, as long as rain didn't follow. But as the Olympic participants started to line up for the seven AM swim start, she threw down with torrential rain and enough thunder and lightning to postpone the start for an hour, which resulted in the replacement of the Olympic race's storied bike route with the 11-mile ride used by the Sprint racers. Those with strong running backgrounds, guys like MICAH WARNING, who ran for Winona State, and UW-Madison triathlete/marathoner MATTEO KOZLOWSKI, immediately became the guys to beat, if they weren't so already.
As the morning wore on it became apparent that Mother Nature was just teasing. She wasn't interested in forcing a full cancelation, or even a more eloborate restructuring, i.e. turning the tri into a du. Instead, her cloud ceiling parted and optimistic sunshine poured through. Temps then rose steadily into the low 70s, a full twenty degrees more than when transition opened.
And yes, Micah and Matteo went off the front, their positions secure almost from the get-go. The same was true for EMMA WARD, who according to her boyfriend, came into the race intending to win. She impressed us with a Top 5 effort at Timberman Olympic in 2023, so we weren't surprised when she, like Warning, was victorious. They both posted margins of ..
Steve Outruns the Field...
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Sunday, 11 January 2026 00:10
ED. The most read MTN stories are the race coverages and reports. During the non-racing months MTN revisits those stories allowing those who did those events to relive the experience, and those who didn't to see what they missed. This is the first such story. It's about the 2025 Spring Classic Duathlon, which is unlikely to return in 2026.
Oakdale Spring Classic Du - Run-bike-run has been in a sad state of decline for more than a decade. There are directors that still produce them, but few them are still able to hold onto any optimism.
The Oakdale Spring Classic used to draw good numbers (400+) and were enthusiastically embraced by our state's premier multisports men and women, as well as recreational athletes, and we applaud OSCD director Judi and her crew for hanging in there. But the sport is suffering everywhere in the US, not just here in Minnesota. The pandemic has played a major role, of course, as had the apparent apathy of the sports governing body.
We at MTN love duathlon and would love to see it resurrected, but we don't have the answers to how to accomplish that. Sorry about the grim prognosis.
"It Has Been a Dream!"
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Thursday, 08 January 2026 00:10
ED. Katie Deregnier possesses elite triathlon credentials. Her professional credentials are elite, also. Check out the cool Q&A she had with VoyageMinnesota.com.
By VoyageMinnesota.com
VM - Today we’d like to introduce you to Katie DeRegnier.
Hi Katie, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
KD - In February, 2020, I decided to start my own mental health clinic. I was an independent contractor in Lakeville at the time, and the time was right for me to progress forward. I had help from my husband and mother-in-law organizing tasks, and identifying needs in order to own my own business. My first client was online in April 2020. I did not anticipate the pandemic, but it did allow me to start seeing clients online at home while saving money to own an office in the future....
Picking 2025 Women's Team Minnesota...
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Monday, 05 January 2026 00:10
Photo - Elena Jasper.
By Bonnie & Clyde
1. Paige Schulz - Triathlete of the Year, Performance of the Year, Most Improved. Slam dunk #1.
2. Cami Eckhoff - Three wins and a 2nd in regional racing. The race for 2nd on this list between Cami and Elena Jasper was a close one. In the end, Cami's win at Buffalo Sprint, which was POY-nominated, and that she outraced Elena at Des Moines 70.3 made the difference.
3. Elena Jasper - A win, two 2nds, two 4ths - We loved that Elena raced exclusively (and successfully) in the most competitive regional and nationals events.
4. Tiffany Kari-Cizmas - Slam dunk Master of the Year. She raced often and excelled at Sprint, Olympic and 70.3. Slam dunk pick.
5. Cheryl Zitur - She may be 60, but she consistently outperforms younger credentialed triathletes. In 2025, she posted two overall sprint wins, a 2nd behing Eckhoff at Buffalo Sprint, and a Top 5 at Timberan Olympic. She set three age group records in the process. Her closest challenger for the #5 sport was Katie Deregnier, whose performances were solid despite a season-long injury that added minutes to her finish times. Rising teen star Adeline Althaus-Kotila was also discussed....
Determining 2025 Men's Team Minnesota...
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Friday, 02 January 2026 00:10
Photo - Joe Adriaens, who was ranked #4 on the 2025 Men's Team Minnesota.
By Bonnie & Clyde
How were the ten members--five male and five female--of 2025 Team MInnesota determined? Let's start with the men.
The Top 3 required no debate. The Triathlete of the Year finalists in each gender claimed the Top three spots. Easy-peasy. The 4th and 5th spots, though, demanded a lot more discussion. Are we confident that we got it right? Absolutely not.
Here are the Men:
1. Nathan Kim - Triathlete of the Year & Performance of the Year. Spencer Syvertson was in the running for the Top Spot until Nathan outraced him at Madison 70.3. 2. Spencer Syvertson - Winner of six of the eight races he entered, Spencer was the clear choice for #2 on the Team. 3. Josh Blankenheim - Master of the Year and winner of two of the three tris he did in 2025. 4. Joe Adriaens - Joe had to duke it out with MItchell Clayton for the #4 spot. His win at Chicago 70.3 was significant and his 2nd at Timberman...
