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Novelty, Personalization & Fun...
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Monday, 02 September 2024 00:10
"We're going to (mini) Worlds!"
(Words ny Doobie Kurus, photos courtesy of Jay Dellis)
10 years ago (11 actually if you include the 1+ year of planning the first tri), I wanted to create an event implementing the things I liked about some triathlons that I had participated in myself. Things like doable distances for newcomers, fun prizes, novelty post race food (for all), personalized race bibs, t-shirts people want to wear, good comunication to participants, reasonable entry fees, etc. Flash forward to this year, and after checking off all those things, at first I'd say, "mission accomplished!" But, if you know me, you realize I won't stop there. I already have fun plans for next year's event in the works. ...
Oldies But Goodies - The Undefeated...
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Sunday, 01 September 2024 00:10
Six Minnesota triathletes age 50-and-over with at least three starts to date are undefeated this season. Most are stting AG records aalmsot every outing. Who are they?And what have they accomplished.
TIM BROWN, 65, Emily – Five starts. Five AG wins. Four AG records.
LUKE HARNED, 71, St.Paul - Five starts. Five AG wins. At least three AG records.
CHECK HENGEL, 60, Wayzata (photo) – Six starts. Six AG wins. At least three AG records
ROD RAYMOND, 59, Duluth – Three starts. Three AG wins. Three Top 7 overall finishes.
JAN GUENTHER, 65, Long Lake – Four starts. Four AG wins. Three AG records.
CHERYL ZITUR, 59, Corcoran – Four starts. Four AG wins. Three overall women's titles....
Hopkins Hosts Mini Sprint Nationals!
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Friday, 30 August 2024 00:10
HOPKINS ROYAL TRIATHLON PREVIEW- The HroT--the event's preferred acronym—is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Saturday. As always, the event filled early, but we nevertheless invite everyone to attend and participate either as a volunteer or a spectator. In case you don't know, Hopkins is one of region's premier spectator events. The finish area crowds are large and enthusiastic. Great vibe...
Preston & Caryn Prevail at MGT!
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Wednesday, 28 August 2024 00:10
15th Maple Grove Triathlon Coverage – It took a Performance of the Year-type effort for PRESTON YOUNGDAHL to maintain his winning streak, which now stands at thirteen. His effort last Saturday at Maple Grove Olympic produced an amateur course record, one that was 1:07 faster than the ACR he set the previous year. During this epic run, his smallest margin of victory was 1:04, until last weekend, that is....
Runners Rock at Lakes Country XXIV...
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Monday, 26 August 2024 00:10
LAKES COUNTRY TRIATHLON - SPENCER SYVERTSON had a 44-second lead on defending champion JOSH BLANKENHEIM when he entered T2. Over the final 3.2 pedestrian miles, Spencer could only give up 13-seconds per mile is he was to going to keep Blank from winning again. And after Syvertson's stunning victory over Josh at Brewhouse, an effort that is worthy of a Performance of the Year nomination, it looked like Blank would have to settle for 2nd this time around.
Spencer looked strong when he embarked on the run, but would his 5:50 miles be enough? Then Blank, who started in the wave after Spence dismounted. He was fresh and ready to run fast, which he did. Low 5:30s. With each mile, he erased another 19 seconds. The final result was a 16-second win for Blankenheim. Josh has three Ws in four starts this season. Spencer's 2024 scorecard also boasts three wins, to go with two 2nds.
Also enjoying a successful season is JASON CRISP, who matched his 3rd place 2023 finish, albeit in a superior effort. Unsurprisingly, two-time Junior of the Year nominee SEAN PICKLE placed 4th, also in a performance that exceeded his 2023 effort, which was an AG record. (NOTE: This year's course was shortened due to road construction. When we say that peformances are superior, we are evaluation pace.)
