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2026 Buffalo Sprint Preview...
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Tuesday, 02 June 2026 00:10
2026 Buffalo Sprint Preview – Based on the current list of registrants, here are some of the folks we expect to excel at next Sunday's Buffalo Sprint Triathlon:
Mitchell Clayton – Mitch is making his Buffalo debut and we believe he has what it takes to win the overall men's title. His 2024-25 resume features seven podiums, including two wins, in eight starts. His only non-podium effort was a DNF at Clear Lake, where he was leading at the time his tire blew.
Brian Storhaug - Brian has a win, two seconds and a third in this race. Another podium is very possible.
Thad Ingersoll – An elite master who fliess a bit under the radar because he only races once or twice per season. He placed 2nd behind Storhaug in '23, and 4tlast year.
Jeron Hall – After a succesful junior campaign in 2025, we wouldn't be surprised to see Jeron, now 20, breakout at Buffalo. A top 5 is certainly conceivable. Brenner Hohenstein, 29, is another guy to watch.
Cheryl Zitur – She's 61 now, but still hard to bet against in sprint races, as she's proven here with four wins and four 2nds to her credit. She owns a similar resume at Maple Grove Sprint....
Minnesota's 2026 Outdoor Tri Season Opener
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Saturday, 30 May 2026 00:10
Minnesota's outdoor tri season launchs on June 7 at the 20th edition of the regionally iconic BUFFALO TRIATHLON. Between 400 and 500 participants are expected to attend and we hope that you'll be among them.
Defending champions in the Olympic race--Spencer Syvertson and Katie Deregnier--are hoping to repeat, but it won't be easy, especially in the women's contest. Two-time Buffalo Sprint winner Elena Jasper comes into the Olympic event as the favorite on paper. Three-time Top 3 finisher Christina Roberts is also registered. Roberts hasn't raced in a tri since 2022, but has excelled in other endurance sports, e.g. Nordic skiing and Swim-Run, during her absence....
"Well Hot Damn!"
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Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:10
By Tiffany Kari Cizmas
Xterra Off Road Triathlon Nationals (Alabama) complete! A hot, hot, hot one indeed! I’m still trying to cool and rid myself of a headache (ice cream please).
The swim went decent. It consisted of two laps with an Aussie Exit which means you do a lap, run out of the water, and jump back in for another. Not my best swim at all but not too terrible for my first open water 1500 of the year (I hope…).
As soon as I got on the bike I was tired. I forgot how much swimming prior sucks the energy (practice probably would help). The heat and humidity were rough so that played in. My legs become jelly-like within a few miles so did some damage control for the next few and eased up.
The second half of the ride was a hoot. We got to hit some fun rock features, fast sweeping descents both rocky and smooth, and some decent drops. My low back was killing me for most of the second half but beyond that (and the heat) it was a lot of fun.
The run started off as a slog. 90 degrees and pavement will do that to you (I can’t believe it was 90!!!). Luckily it was a trail run so soon we hit the trails and got some shade. I stayed relaxed for the first 2 miles and then started to pick it up. Actually felt decent the second half but was certainly dreaming of the finish line! ...
"...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: ...
