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The "Long" Weekend...
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Friday, 05 September 2025 00:10
With SQUARE LAKE 70.3 and IRONMAN 70.3 MADISON and IRONMAN MADISON happening this weekend, it's a good time to look at the 2025 long distance results of Minnesota's most successful amateur triathletes, many of whom are racing at the aforementioned events. ....
"I Couldn't Think Of Anything More Awful",,,,
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Wednesday, 03 September 2025 00:10
By Marcia Steffen
I'm 60 years old. I hate to run, even though I ran track in High School. I was a sprinter, not a long-distance runner. I haven't swum since I was a kid. I am confident on the bike; however, I ride for recreational purposes only. What was I thinking when I agreed to do a triathlon?
When McKinzie Wiedrich, owner of Coal Country Community Fitness in Hazen, ND, asked me to accompany her to the BisMan Triathlon, I couldn't think of anything more awful. But I agreed that if I could do the swim, I would sign up. When Brandon Lee, my nephew and the ring bearer at my wedding, heard that I was going to participate in a Triathlon, he told his mom and me, "Marcia will be $20K in before she knows it."
I told Brandon, "Nope, this is a one-and-done". We didn't get to swim in that race due to concerns of blue-green algae in the water, and we ended up doing a duathlon, run-bike-run.
Remember, I hate to run, and when the race was finished, I told everyone that I didn't love it. And I meant it. ..
Breakouts and Fun...
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Monday, 01 September 2025 00:10
2025 HOPKINS ROYAL TRIATHLON COVERAGE - Despite the conspicuous absences of ANDREA MYERS and BETTE ROWLEY, who were doing other stuff last weekend, and especiially HEATHER LENDWAY, a late scratch due a recurring ankle injury, it was the women who stole the competitive show at Shady Oak Beach on Saturday. Five relatively evenly-matched women duked it out for the overall top spots, and a few others reset divisional marks....
Ending on a High Note...
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Saturday, 30 August 2025 00:10
By Nick Jasmer
Race Recap - I raced the Young life Olympic Triathlon in Detroit Lakes, MN to close out my 2025 triathlon season.
The swim was tough with some heavy chop, and the bike had its fair share of wind to fight through as well, but I was able to settle in and finish strong on the run. With a solid swim and pushing hard on the bike, I set myself up to finish on the podium and get the AG win.
I ended the day with a 2nd place overall finish and 1st place in my age group (M30–39), going up against some really strong competitors like @brandon_lee.nd
My splits were:
Swim – 27:54
Bike – 1:02:48
Run – 38:37
Total – 2:11:21
Overall, I’m really happy with my performance and proud to wrap up the season on a high note.
Already excited for what’s to come for 2026, now the work begins again!...
2025 Hopkins Preview - The Women's Field...
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Thursday, 28 August 2025 00:10
2025 Hopkins Royal Triathlon Preview - The HoRT will be entering its second decade on Saturday. Once again, it will serve a sold-out crowd. So, you can't register, but you can spectate or volunteer.
Today's preview will focus on the women's competition in the Traditional Sprint portion of the event. Here, in alpha order, are some of the women we will be watching closely:
ADELINE ALTHAUS-KOTILA, 16 - Over the last two seasons, Adeline has separated herself from her teen peers here in Minnesota. She's claimed the outright women's titles in two of the three in-state races she's done this year. We expect a Top 5 from her on Saturday.
SHANNON BRAUN, 42 (photo below) - In two races in 2025, she's finished 5th and 6th against solid competition. Those are the kind of efforts that put an athlete on the MTN radar.
BETHANY COLLINS, 70 - Owner of the women's 65-69 course record, we believe she'll win her AG and perhaps even lower Susan Dragsten's stout 70-74W record....
