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"...Exactly What Early-Season Races Are For."...
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Sunday, 24 May 2026 00:10
Photo: Nick and a random dog.
By Nick Jasmer
Morris Tinman Olympic Triathlon – Race Recap
- Overall Time: 1:49:01 (PR at this event)
- Overall Place: 4th Overall / 1st AG
- Swim: 15:41 (1:26/100y), Bike: 49:47 (22.9 mph), Run: 41:18 (6:40/mi)
Conditions: Cool, sunny start with temps rising throughout, about as perfect as you can ask for on race day.
Pre-Race & Competition: The Tinman, for me, served as an early-season benchmark, less about peak performance and more about assessing fitness and identifying areas to improve. But, I also wanted to show up and be competitive. Coming in, I knew the front of the race would be stacked. Micah, Spencer, and Sam were all racing, and each of them has proven they can push the pace at a high level....
Nathan, Cami & Micah News...
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Thursday, 21 May 2026 00:10
On MTN's Facebook page in early April we posted congratulations to JULIA WEISBECKER for her brilliant 60-64 Age Group Course Record performance (5:14:22!) at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. We were remiss in overlooking the fact that another Minnesotan totally rocked at that prestigious and ultra-competitive event. 2025 Minnesota Male Triathlete of the Year NATHAN KIM finished 4th overall in the amateur competition there. His time was 4:08:17!
- Her course record-crushing performance at Tinman Olympic earliere this month was not the only competitive highlight on CAMI ECKHOFF's 2026 competitive resume. On April 18, at the Earth Day Half Marathon, she finished 2nd in the overall women's race in 1:32:47, just 54 seconds behind Joanna Mackereth.
- And speaking of running success, elite amateur triathlete MICAH WARNING, who is currently pursuing a pro license, turned in a fine effort at the Med City Half Marathon last Sunday. Here's how he broke down his race in a Facebook post: ...
"...Especially the People"....
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Monday, 18 May 2026 00:10
By Cami Eckhoff
Race Report – Tinman Triathlon - My heart is full of gratitude for triathlon. It’s been such a steady and meaningful part of my life—through the shift from stay-at-home mom to full-time teaching, chasing big goals, and now navigating a season of cancer. I’ve come to love the lifestyle: the daily training, the discipline, the patience, the growth, and especially the people. Racing always feels like a bonus.
This season looks a little different, less long-term planning, more listening to my body. Every clear scan feels like a gift and a green light to keep moving forward. Right now, staying healthy is the biggest win, and I don’t take that lightly.
Tinman was a perfect way to kick things off. It also brought me back to doing a similar event years ago with my dad and sister, which made the day feel extra special. My mom dug out these pictures (Photo - one of several pics that mom dug out.).
I chose to do the Olympic distance, which was an 1100 yard pool swim, 19 mile bike and 6.2 mile run outdoors. After focusing on long-course racing the past couple of years, it’s time to rebuild that top-end speed. From the start, I felt like I only had one gear—and it wasn’t that! The swim felt a bit frantic, and with it being a chilly start to the morning I definitely wasted time in T1..
A-Games & Rust Busting...
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Thursday, 14 May 2026 00:10
Tinman 2026: Local racing is alive and well!
By Spencer Syvertson
The Tinman tri has always been my favorite rust-buster event to start the year. This time I received a message from stud-triathlete Micah Warning asking if it was worth the trip to Morris. I told him to come on up and I’ll bring my A-game to give him a battle. We both used this as a practice race before our key 70.3 events later on this season.
On the pool deck we lined up for the 1,100yd swim. I must have missed the message to wear my wetsuit because I was surrounded by athletes in full neoprene. Anyways, the swim went as expected around 1:15 pace. I hustled through T1 and was able to start the bike in the lead. If I had any chance to make my mark on the race it was going to be on the bike. I held myself together on the bumpy pavement and dodged the stray dog in the middle of the highway. I even pushed a personal best power but was still caught by Micah with a handful of miles to go.
Out of T2 together, I knew we were minutes ahead of the course record pace. At this point it was a solo mission for me. Micah pulled away from the start of the run and I focused on running a consistent 10k. Going into the race I wanted to hit sub 6 minute pace for the first time. By the halfway mark it was clear that I was...
Patience, Control & Gratitude....
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Monday, 11 May 2026 00:10
By Micah Warning
Raced the Morris Tin Man Triathlon last weekend and came away with the overall win and a new course record.
Pre-Race:
Felt ready coming into this race and knew it would be competitive with Spencer Syvertson (Photo - Spencer and Micah) on the start line.
Swim:
Had a solid swim. Spencer and I pushed each other the entire time and kept the pace strong from the start.
Bike:
Put together a strong ride and stayed patient early. I was able to make the pass on Spencer around mile 12 and continued to build from there....
