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Diane's Plans...
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Monday, 16 March 2015 01:10
ED. We asked Diane Hankee to describe her off-season and share her tentative 2015 multisport racing schedule. Here's what she sent us:
By Diane Hankee
I always see so many great friends during the racing the season, and then once it ends, I wonder what they are up to. According to research, we should be resting and I follow that advice. My winter rest includes enjoying my kids participating in sports, hockey being one of them. I still “workout” with my favorite grey haired training partner, my husband! I wouldn’t consider my winter hibernation to be called training. I don’t use my power meter, heart rate, or gps, they are all turned off until February or March.
I work full time as a Civil Engineer and that includes attending a lot of City Council meetings for various clients. We have flex time which is the only way this schedule works. Never thought I’d be so involved in politics = the need to run. I maintain infrastructure by implementing pavement management programs for which funding is the biggest challenge. This is a dismal task with the high $ of construction and the Minnesota climate. I also work to improve surface water quality of our lakes and wetlands. I work with most government agencies including the State, County, Watersheds, DNR, MPCA, and MDH. If you don’t know these acronyms you are lucky J.
I look forward to seeing my fellow triathletes throughout the season. My preliminary 2015 race calendar: ...
Smart Stuff About Fueling...
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Sunday, 15 March 2015 01:10
By Michelle Valenti & Dave Scott (active.com)
Six-time Ironman champion, Dave Scott, has had years to perfect his race-day strategy. He knows what to eat—and how much; how to warm up—both physically and mentally; and what little things can make a big difference in transition and during the race.
Before you head to your next triathlon, take a look at his top race-day tips.
Rule #1: Start fueling for the race the day prior.
To set up for a good race, you have to start fueling properly 24 hours before the race actually starts. That doesn't mean you should eat more than normal, it just means you need to pay extra attention to your diet....
Packing For Races...
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Thursday, 12 March 2015 01:10
By Heather Lendway (heatherlendway.com)
I thought it would be timely, with the season approaching, to talk about packing for races (my season opener was last Saturday, you can read more on my schedule on the Gear West Blog). I keep a packing list for race travel and race day gear on my phone so I can stress a little less leading into races. Some of the items on here may seem very obvious but it takes away some worry and makes packing mostly mindless.
Travel Race
These are my notes for packing for a “travel” race, a race where you are driving or flying and are staying in a hotel or doing a home stay. All subsequent lists are relevant to this as well so I didn’t add items here that are already on another list.
Trainer – nice to have if you can, for a quick warm-up or workout, pending trip length.
Pedal wrench – If you have multiple bikes and need to move pedals around.
Bike lock – Nice to make it more difficult if someone were to break into your car . I also highly recommend insuring your bikes.
Travel coffee mug – If you like to carry coffee with you race day.
Jump rope – I always carry this for an easy workout or warmup....
PAYNE & FISCHER ARE DOYs. 5 Other MNs Honored...
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Saturday, 07 March 2015 00:10
USAT PRESS RELEASE:
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The best run-bike-run athletes in the United States are recognized today with the announcement of USA Triathlon’s 2014 Duathletes of the Year, including age-group, junior and elite duathletes. The award is presented annually by Garmin and selected by the USA Triathlon Age Group Committee, following nominations by the Duathlon Committee.
“We are seeing a resurgence in duathlon, and in 2014 our duathletes turned in impressive race results across the board, making the selection process challenging but very satisfying for the selection subcommittee,” said Steve Sutherland, chair of the USA Triathlon Age Group Committee Athlete of the Year Subcommittee. “Many of these fine athletes were also outstanding competitors in triathlon, showing diversity and depth of athletic talent in all age groups.”
Matthew Payne (Columbia Heights, Minn.- photo) and Dani Fischer (Wausau, Wis. - photo) earned overall Duathlete of the Year titles. Payne was the overall champion of the standard-distance event at 2014 USA Triathlon Duathlon Nationals, as well as the first amateur finisher at the Oakdale Duathlon and Gear West Duathlon. Fischer claimed the women’s 25-29 championship title in the standard-distance Duathlon Nationals, finishing second overall. She was also the first overall amateur at the Apple Duathlon and winner of the Badger State Games Duathlon....
LENDWAY IS AOY! MATT & TONY ARE HM...
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Friday, 06 March 2015 06:00
Photo - 2014 AOY Heather Lendway and AOY HM Dani Fischer.
BREAKING NEWS - We are bumping Jeff Gilmer's Life Time - Maple Grove Indoor Tri race report, which posted this morning, until Sunday so that we can link to USAT's announcement of the 2014 Athletes of the Year and the Honorable Mentions. As expected, HEATHER LENDWAY was the female AOY. HMs were earned by MATTHEW PAYNE (AOY) and TONY SCHILLER (Master of the Year). Honorary Minnesotans DANI FISHCER and GREG TAYLOR were aslo honored. Taylor blew away his competition for Grand Master of the Year, and Fischer was runner-up to Lendway for the AOY.
Tomorrow we will post USAT Duathletes of the Year, which were dominated by Minnesotans. If it wasn't clear before, it should be obvious now that Minnesota is America's Duathlon Capitol.
Here is USAT's AOY Press Release:
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Eight top amateur triathletes in the United States, including national and world champions, have been named USA Triathlon’s 2014 Age-Group Triathletes of the Year, an award presented annually by Garmin and selected by USA Triathlon’s Age Group Committee....
