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A Well-Kept Secret...
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Tuesday, 17 May 2011 02:30
(Photo - Lakes to Pines 2011 women's champ Noelle Androwchowicz.)
By Brian Maas
Race Coverage - It was more spectacular weather for the best kept secret in Midwest triathlons, the Lakes to Pines Triathlon in Park Rapids, MN. In 2010 we were blessed with sunny skies, race temperatures in the 60s, and light winds. Maybe it was the weather in 2010 that led to a record sixty-three people entering. Maybe it was the weather that allowed seven males to go under the previous course record. Five females went under the previous female course record.
In 2010, the male class was won by Mike Fretland of Bismarck, ND. The female class was won by Kailee Fretland, wife of Mike. But they could not make the trip this year. Kailee is preggers with their first child and Mike had nesting duty this weekend. Nesting as in tiling, painting and many other items on Kailee's wish list....
What I Do For Fun...
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Monday, 16 May 2011 03:00
(All Photos Courtesy of Steve Stenzel. Check out his Oakdale coverage and other great pics on his cool WEBSITE.)
By Matthew Payne
Race Coverage - Set an alarm for an unreasonably early time on a Saturday morning. Wake up and look out the window, realize it
Payne & Patzer Triumph at Oakdale...
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Sunday, 15 May 2011 15:25
Partial results from Saturday's Oakdale Duathlon:
1. Matthew Payne, 34-
Selflessness & Great Hair...
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Sunday, 15 May 2011 03:00
(Photo -Selfless, Andy Clark leaps valiantly from a dock to intercept an errant Iraqi scud missile that was intended to decimate a Syrian target, yet somehow ended up in Minnesota. Andy was willing to sacrifice himself for his family and a beach full of strangers. Fortunately, the scud, like most scuds, did not detonate, thus Andy can continue to race and coach and do family stuff.)
Profile-ette - We've been a fan of Northfield's Andy Clark for a long time. A handsome and ripped Minnesota multisport pioneer with great competitive creds, he is also a highly decorated collegiate swim coach.
How decorated, you ask?
Check out his professional bio:
Weekend Racing Stuff...
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Saturday, 14 May 2011 03:30
Weekend Race Coverage - Oakdale Duathlon and Lakes to Pines Triathlon coverage, courtesy of Matt Payne and Brian Maas (photos), plus MTN commentary will post on Monday. Results links should be posted on Sunday evening.
STRONG RECOMMENDATIONS - MTN loves its advertisers and encourages our readership to use their products or services or attend their races. Coming up on May 21 is the 2nd annual Green Lake Duathlon in scenic Spicer. This great event features great courses, an amazing transition area and a post-race "Ribfest," that is nothing short of transplendent. Do this, okay!...
