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Minnesotans Take 1st, 3rd & 5th in Northern Iowa...
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Sunday, 25 May 2025 00:10
TRI Clear Lake Coverage - Despite the cancelled swim, Minnesota triathetes did what they always do at this early-season northern Iowa multi, and we're pleased to say that most of our prerace prognostications were correct.
Let's look at the Intermediate distance (2 mile run - 25 mile bike - 10K run) competition first.
We predicted that Minneapolis pro TED TREISE would end Iowa pro TYSON WEILAND's winning streak, and he did so rather handily, thanks to his five minute pullaway on the bike. That margin endured, giving Ted a 1:39:47 to Tyson's runnerup 1:44:45.
Taking third was first amateur NATHAN KIM, who was nominated for three MMHs last year, including Triathlete of the Year. Rounding out the Top 5 were former, albeit briefly, Minnesotan STUART GILDEA and Minneapolis' PETER WIKMAN.
Winning the men's 19 & Under title was Rochester's NOAH BILLINGS (photo), a two-time Minnesota Junior of the Year. Coon Rapids' DAVID CARNEY, who was coming off a successful 2024 tri season, cracked the...
"Dad Strength May be a Real Thing!"
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Friday, 23 May 2025 00:10
By Spencer Syvertson
Apple Tri Race Report - Sartell's Apple Triathlon kicked off my 2025 season and my new chapter as a triathlete dad. I utilized the race to work on process goals and hitting certain marks throughout the race. I had two goals for myself. First, validate my bike improvements that I’ve seen in training. Secondly, run the 5k under 18 minutes which would be a personal best in a tri.
This was by far the coldest triathlon of my 50+ finishes. After a comfortable pool swim, we entered the outdoor transition at 40 degrees. My plan was to dry off on the run to T1 with a towel and then ride with sleeves, gloves, and shoe covers...
Minnesotans Set to Excel in Northern Iowa Again...UPDATE!
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Wednesday, 21 May 2025 00:10
TRI Clear Lake Preview - Historically, Minnesotans have excelled at this popular early season triathlon in northern Iowa, and several of them are returning. Let's start with the Sprint race:
MITCHELL CLAYTON, 29 - Mitch set the men's amateur sprint course record here in '24. He's coming off a very fast win at Tinman Olympic....
Sartell & Chattanooga...
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Monday, 19 May 2025 00:10
Apple Multisport Festival - The 42nd edition of this event, it's second at it's new venue at Sartell High School, took place on Sunday under very cold and windy conditions. Here's how SHAUN JAMISON described his AMF experience on Facebook:
I got 2nd of 3 guys in the 50-59 age group at the Apple Multi Sport festival triathlon. It was 40 degrees F on the bike/run course not counting windchill. It was nicely warm and humid in the pool area for the swim. My toes went numb on the bike course from the cold so I was pleased to find I didn’t unknowingly break them putting on my running shoes.
It was the first time I had to do a porta potty break at a sprint race. It guess I need to stop my input earlier than usual. Old guy problems. I forgot my gels for the bike race, but it all worked out because I had stopped at the Clearwater exit to pick up a gigantic Carmel roll. Thus, I was in the green for carbs....
Rain, Tornado Warnings, Missed Turns & Awesome Volunteers...
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Saturday, 17 May 2025 00:10
By Tevin Neegaard
70.3 Gulf Coast Race Report - My 2025 season opener was one to remember. This race gave us it all weather wise torrential rain showers, gusty winds, and tornado warnings that would later call the race for a majority of participants due to safety reasons.
Swim: Cancelled
Bike: The rain entered the chat as soon as we took our bikes off the rack. It was my first time really hammering in these conditions. Only mistake and wouldn’t have really changed anything other than position off the bike potentially… I missed a turn badly and had to stop altogether just to turn around with wet pavement on the shoulder...
