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Where Were Those Guys in 2024?
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Monday, 16 December 2024 00:10
It amazes us sometimes that our little flyover state has so much triathlon talent. The MMHs are designed to highlight that fact and to remind our state's tri community that the standards set here are something we should all be proud of. And the truth is that there is a plethora of tri talent that didn't race at all in 2024, or not often enough to get recognized alongside those who support the system by racing three or more times during the season. We want to talk about some of those people now, because it would be wrong to forget them. So, in alpha order, here are some of the men that fit the description. (The women will be highlighted in a later post.)
Marcus Duval, 33, Minneapolis - This guy is the real deal, but his racing frequency has kept him from getting the recognition he would deserve if he raced in at least three tris during a single season. He raced twice in 2024, a decisive and fast win at Manitou Olympic, and a close third (3 seconds!) at Trinona Olympic. His one effort in '23 produced a win at Square Lake Short Course.
Stuart Gildea, 24, Minneapolis - Most Improved Male Triathlete in '22, who also had solid results in 2023, did not race on Minnesota soil in 2024. He may have obtained a pro license and is racing in prize money events in other states.
Henry Jessen, 28, St. Louis Park - Former Minnesota Rookie of the Year, Henry excels in National events, as her proved in '21 and '22. His 2023 resume was lean (2 races), and his efforts were not his best. He raced once in 2024, albeit recreationally (43rd at Lake Minnetonka).
Jake Keehan, 36, Maple Grove - A great endurance athlete, Jake races in tris rarely, though always with impressive results. His single race in 2024 produced a 3rd at Chisago (4:16:38). His only event in 2023: 4th at Maple Grove Olympic (1:56:57). His one race in 2022: 2nd amateur at Maple Grove (1:55:12)....
2024 MMHs - Full List...
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Saturday, 14 December 2024 00:10
Here is the full list of 2024 Minnesota Multsport Honorees. Next to each name in parentheses is the number of MMHs that athlete has won thus far in their triathlon careers.
2024 TRIATHLETES OF THE YEAR - Preston Youngdahl (6) & Caryn Wikman (2)
2024 MALE PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR - Preston Youngdahl (6) - Course Record at Maple Grove Olympic...
Katy's Cozumel - Part III - Body Management & Maple Syrup Shots...
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Wednesday, 11 December 2024 00:10
By Katy Bloomquist Freitag
Bike to run transition - 5:43
Again they put my bag somewhere and I didn’t know where, and as it was not marked individually and the categories were hard to see, many besides me were struggling to find their bags!. A bunch of us were running around trying to find the numbers and our bags. In the changing tent I remember looking into the bag trying to figure out what I was supposed to do. I was a bit out of it. Changed my very wet socks. Did not do a good job tying shoes laces as I had to stop again later to re-tie and knot them. Overall given how I felt it wasn’t a bad transition time. Everyone was commenting on how rough the wind was, especially for the third lap.
Run - 5:19
This is what I am most proud of, an Ironman marathon PR for me by 10 minutes. I started off ill. But I eased into the run with slower pace to let my heart rate calm and my breathing improve. I trusted that it would improve after a couple of miles. It took more like an hour, but it did finally improve, and so did my stomach, allowing me to move along a bit more. I stopped at every aid...
Katy's Cozumel - Part II - Wobbly Docks & Projectile Vomiting...
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Monday, 09 December 2024 00:10
Photo - Julie Halvorson oceanside
By Katy Bloomquist Freitag
Swim: 1:17:38 - 3rd in age group
I had a long wait to get into the water. I seeded myself 1:20-1:30. My previous IM swim at Cozumel in 2022 was 1:10 on a year that we were told the current was not much help, and was 1:13 on the first Cozumel, so this was by far my slowest Cozumel swim.
Katy's Cozumel - Prelude...
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Saturday, 07 December 2024 00:10
Ed. This is Part I of a three post race report.
By Katy Bloomquist Freitag
2024 Ironman Cozumel Race Report - I had my "miles for money" day on November 24, 2024, at Ironman Cozumel. (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run). My past ironman training and competitions were helpful to Scott in preparing for his perimeter ride just as my chasing Scott around on the bike this summer, as he got ready for his 100-mile gran fondo bike race, was helpful to me! First and foremost, congratulations to Scott on a great 100-mile gran fondo bike race- he finished in 4:35, on a very rainy windy day to finish 11/51 in his age group and complete his very first 100-mile bike race! So very proud of him - I took loads of Facebook live videos of him flying by.
This was my 5th ironman and my 3rd ironman Cozumel. My last IM Cozumel was in 2022. I had finished in 12:53 in 2022, had a great race in the 55-59 age group. But a week after the race I had emergency..
