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W.'s Pack....
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Saturday, 27 February 2016 00:10
By Harmony Gallegos (southwestmetromag.com - Oct. 2015)
While many of us stroll the neighborhood with our dogs regularly to keep fit and healthy, others—like triathlete, Ironman finisher, and self-proclaimed “endurance junkie” W. Harvey Skees of Eden Prairie—take exercising with dogs to a new level.
Skees, owner of rescue dogs Dottie, a 60-pound pit bull mix named for her speckled belly, and Zeus “the Moose,” an American Bulldog who weighs in at nearly 100 pounds, regularly walks and runs with both dogs—sometimes up to seven miles at a time. “Walking with my dogs is just part of our daily routine, no different than eating dinner or brushing my teeth,” he says. “It’s just something I do.” ...
Nine Minnesota Duathletes Honored...
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Friday, 26 February 2016 00:10
As promised, here are the Minnesota duathletes that received USAT honors, and some commentary on the federation’s selections.
Minnesota’s Honorees:
- Patrick Parish – Elite Duathlete of the Year
- Matthew Payne – Amateur Duathlete of the Year
- Bennett Isabella – DOY HM
- Nathan Hoffman – DOY HM
- Jenn Scudiero – DOY HM (photo L)
- Suzie Fox – DOY HM (photo L)
- James Hannon – Du Master HM
- Kevin O’Connor – Du Master HM
- Manuela Knispel – Du Master HM
Now for our comments: ...
2015 Duathletes of the Year...
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Thursday, 25 February 2016 00:10
By Usatriathlon.org
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The nation’s best age-group, junior and elite run-bike-run athletes were announced today as USA Triathlon’s Duathletes of the Year for accomplishments in 2015. The award is presented annually by Garmin and selected by the USA Triathlon Age Group Committee, following nominations by the Duathlon Committee....
Minnesotans Rock the AOYs!
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Tuesday, 23 February 2016 06:10
The 2015 USAT Athletes of the Year were announced yesterday and, once again, Minnesotans stole the show. With three AOYs and ten HMs, ours was the most decorated state in the Land.
Our state’s three Athletes of the Year are:
- Patrick Parish – Elite Duathlete (selfie photo L)
- Matthew Payne – Amateur Duathlete
- Tony Schiller - Masters Triathlete (photo L)...
Tony, Cheryl, Matt & Kevin Garner National Honors...
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Monday, 22 February 2016 06:10
ED. Here are USAT's 2015 Triathletes of the Year. Not including Gwen Jorgenson (US Elite Triathlete of the Year) and Honorary Minnesotan Greg Taylor, four Minnesotans are honored here. We will post our commentary on Wednesday.
From usatriathlon.org
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A talented collection of national and world champion triathletes comprise the 2015 USA Triathlon Age-Group Triathletes of the Year, an award presented annually by Garmin and selected by USA Triathlon’s Age Group Committee....
