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A Very Difficult Category...
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Tuesday, 24 November 2015 00:10
Photo (L-R) - Three MI nominees--Gaby, Lisa and Christina--and Triathlete of the Year Suzy Fox.
MINNESOTA MULTISPORT AWARDS - One of the most difficult categories to figure out was MOST IMPROVED women. Great arguments could be, and were, made for each of the nominees. The first factor that the Selectors considered was Team Minnesota placement in 2014 relative to this year. Here's how that broke down:
GABY BUNTEN - Ranked 12th in 2014; 5th in 2015 - Moved 7 places.
SHEENA DAUER - Ranked between 17th-20th in 2014; 9th in 2015 - Moved 9-11 places.
LISA LENDWAY - Ranked 11th in 2014; 3rd in 2015 - Moved 8 places...
Kevin & Bennett...
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Sunday, 22 November 2015 06:10
MINNESOTA MULTISPORT AWARDS - Though most Selectors agreed that KEVIN O'CONNOR (photo L) deserved this year's male MASTER OF THE YEAR award, two committee members argued that the prize should go to TONY SCHILLER. They invoked a compelling Age Grading argument and claimed that Tony's two national AG titles, plus a Gold and Silver at Worlds, trumped Kevin's overall national sprint du title, two silvers at Tri Nationals and eight outright victories. The majority of the voters disagreed, citing the fact that since the millennial turn, no Minnesota master has won more races in a single season than did KO. That he was ultimately ranked 2nd on Team Minnesota sealed the deal in his favor.
The other nominees--JAMES HANNON and RICH HEILMAN--raced brilliantly, but less often than O'Connor and Schiller....
Yummy Thanksgiving Stuff...
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Sunday, 22 November 2015 00:10
By Athlete Food (usatriathlon.org)
To make our feast hearty and festive without overdoing it, we lean toward mostly naturally gluten-free dishes that are vegetable-forward. As a bonus, this strategy allows the special dieters at the table (ourselves included!) to have plates as full as the traditionalists.
So here’s to eating well — but not leaving the table feeling as stuffed as (someone else’s) turkey. We hope you and your families have a happy Thanksgiving! Now go crush that Turkey Trot.
Thanks for reading — we are grateful for so very much this year, including the opportunity to interact with the amazing triathlon community in this space....
Eat Snacks!
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Saturday, 21 November 2015 00:10
By Kate Davis (usatriathlon.org)
High-level athletes ask a lot from their bodies day-to-day. Proper fueling is essential for an athlete to be able to arrive at each day's workout ready to give 100 percent. A key part of proper fueling is snacking. Read on to find out why athletes should be snacking and score a few healthy snack ideas too.
1. Blood sugar regulation
Eating only meals typically means many hours between eating sessions. Athletes should be eating every 2-3 hours to be sure to keep blood sugar stable. Spikes in blood sugar can lead to loss of focus and...
Speed & Versatility...
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Friday, 20 November 2015 00:10
MINNESOTA MULTISPORT AWARDS - Now we will attempt to explain the rationale behind the MMA Selectors' picks in the non-slam-dunk categories, starting with the JUNIOR OF THE YEAR.
- JAKE CROTEAU, 18, La Crosse, WI - Jake set Junior CRs at at Timberman and Brewhouse and his Olympic-distance times were competitive with credentialed adult triathletes. While his regional resume was stellar, his National (18th AG at Nationals) and International (11th AG at Worlds) were not quite as impressive.
- KAYTLIN GARRISON, 16, Cohasset - In six regional starts, Kaytlin never finished out of the Top 10. She cracked the Top 5 on half of those occasions. She did, however, lose to a fellow junior (Hannah Bettandorf) at Brewhouse Sprint, and her winning AG time at Buffalo was four minutes slower that Lauren Steinke's junior race record.
