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"The Run is Where it all Fell Apart"....
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Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:10
By Craig Schroeder
Fairmont race recap - This is my second year doing this event, it is a nice early year event about 2 hours south of the twin cities and a late enough start time with checkin closing at 8 that you could make a day trip out of it. I like it as they also have a kids triathlon the evening before, this year it got canceled due to forecasted heat however.
The morning of the race you knew it was going to be a hot one walking outside. Getting to the race and getting setup was easy. The staff do a great job of checking everyone in with 4 tables setup to get your bib, swag bag, timing chip and to fill out a little card that they read off of for the finish line. Being a smaller sized event you have plenty of time to talk to fellow athletes and get ready for the day. Transition and check in is located at Gomsrud park in a nice grassy area with plenty of parking...
Happy & Hopeful...
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Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:10
Photo - Rising Wisconsin triathlon star Tyler Tanko, who won Ironman 70.3 Des Moines last Sunday, and his coach David Koppel.
By David Koppel
Ironman 70.3 Des Moines Notes: 10th overall, 4th AG -
Swim: A bit rusty in open water but felt like I didn’t swim hard enough until turning it up the last 750yds and still had a PR swim by :25 seconds at 29:15. Happy with that, can easily knock off :30. 33rd overall swim.
Bike: Windy and rolling hills. Rode to my power goal with a few notable events. 1. Rear bottle cage broke on the transition rack and lost half of my carbs for the bike at mile 3…supplemented with aid stations (which I never use on the bike) and 4 Maurten gels and some mortal hydration. Know your carb goals for when you lose a bottle so you can piece it together!!! 2. I thought I flatted at mile 50 on train tracks and actually stopped but found just a soft front that was fine to ride in. Lost some time but glad the race wasn’t over! 11th overall bike....
Ashleigh & Preston Prevail...
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Sunday, 22 February 2026 00:10
2025 Fairmont Triathlon Coverage - We love the stories that unfold during races, especially those that highlight good sportsmanship and breakout performances, and last Saturday's Fairmont Tri featured both of those inspiring things.
Let's start with the good sportsmanship example.
NOAH BILLINGS and SEAN PICKLE came into the race as podium hopefuls, the question was who would outrace who (whom? We've never been clear about whos and whoms). For the last three years, these young men have battled for Junior of the Year honors, with Billings taking the prize twice. Sean finished 2nd in the voting each time.
Minnesotans Impress at Des Moines 70.3!
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Thursday, 19 February 2026 00:10
Minnesota triathletes took 10 spots in the Top 25 at IRONMAN 70.3 DES MOINES last Sunday, starting with NATHAN KIM's personal best 4:06:38. The Nemeth boys from Sartell are emerging stars.
Minnesota Men:
3rd – NATHAN KIM, 23, Minneapolis – 4:06:38 (PR! Prior Best: 4:11:50)...
New Club For High Schoolers...
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Monday, 16 February 2026 00:10
By Josh Sell
Southwest SURGE - The mission of this club is to introduce triathlon, and other versions of multisport, to high school students in the Twin Cities southwest metro area.
Athletes will build camaraderie while learning, training, and competing together.
Who is the club for?
This club is for current high school athletes to build their endurance during non-competition high school seasons. It is also for athletes not involved in any other high school sport who want to learn more about testing their limits. This is an inclusive club, so there can be a virtual option for athletes not located in the southwest metro area....
