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Thursday, 14 May 2026 00:10
Tinman 2026: Local racing is alive and well!
By Spencer Syvertson
The Tinman tri has always been my favorite rust-buster event to start the year. This time I received a message from stud-triathlete Micah Warning asking if it was worth the trip to Morris. I told him to come on up and I’ll bring my A-game to give him a battle. We both used this as a practice race before our key 70.3 events later on this season.
On the pool deck we lined up for the 1,100yd swim. I must have missed the message to wear my wetsuit because I was surrounded by athletes in full neoprene. Anyways, the swim went as expected around 1:15 pace. I hustled through T1 and was able to start the bike in the lead. If I had any chance to make my mark on the race it was going to be on the bike. I held myself together on the bumpy pavement and dodged the stray dog in the middle of the highway. I even pushed a personal best power but was still caught by Micah with a handful of miles to go.
Out of T2 together, I knew we were minutes ahead of the course record pace. At this point it was a solo mission for me. Micah pulled away from the start of the run and I focused on running a consistent 10k. Going into the race I wanted to hit sub 6 minute pace for the first time. By the halfway mark it was clear that I was...
Patience, Control & Gratitude....
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Monday, 11 May 2026 00:10
By Micah Warning
Raced the Morris Tin Man Triathlon last weekend and came away with the overall win and a new course record.
Pre-Race:
Felt ready coming into this race and knew it would be competitive with Spencer Syvertson (Photo - Spencer and Micah) on the start line.
Swim:
Had a solid swim. Spencer and I pushed each other the entire time and kept the pace strong from the start.
Bike:
Put together a strong ride and stayed patient early. I was able to make the pass on Spencer around mile 12 and continued to build from there....
Is Ironman Killing Local Racing?
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Friday, 08 May 2026 00:10
A guy, let's call him "Larry," was leaving Twin Cities Orthopedics in Woodbury when he struck up a conversation with a limping woman wearing Ironman-branded clothing and carrying an IM-branded backpack. During their conversation he learned that she had never heard about MinnesotaTriNews.com nor was aware of the local racing calendar or scene....
"The Heart of Local Racing"...
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Tuesday, 05 May 2026 00:10
By Amy Preusser
The Tinman Triathlon in Morris celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, and it was a beautiful May day to race. With these early season races, you never know exactly what you’re going to get, weather-wise. It was my fourth year racing the Tinman, and there is a special kind of excitement in the air, as people set up their gear in transition. Many are re-connecting over their love of the sport after months of the off-season.
Going into this race, I was a little nervous. As is the case for many - my bike has remained solidly on the trainer most of the winter & spring. This race was only my third time riding outdoors for this calendar year! The day proved to be lovely cycling weather, but a bit windy.The roads were rough - but I was told that they’re being repaved over the summer! This is good news, because unfortunately for me, I hit a large pothole about 11 miles into my 19 mile ride. I knew immediately - my front tire was a goner. I was VERY lucky to not be in aero position as my tire went out, and I didn’t get hurt - which is the most important thing! I had a few tears on the side of the highway, then worked on getting in touch with a race director. This is where I got a glimpse into the inner workings of a local triathlon.
While I was standing on the side of the highway, I was reminded by how much goes into organizing local races. Putting these events together is a work of HEART, and countless hours are spent mapping courses, obtaining permits, marking roads, gathering volunteers,coordinating with police to block roads & control traffic, etc. As mentioned, it was my fourth year racing in Morris, and I’ve come to know many of the people who work hard to make the Tinman a success. Before long, a Jeep pulled up and...
Records Topple in Morris!
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Sunday, 03 May 2026 00:10
40th Tinman Triathlon - Micah Warning's victory at Timberman Internediate in 2025 was truly a "breakout" performance, one that put him squarely in the running for a Most Improved nonimation and a lofty spot on Team Minnesota. A late-season illness intervened, dashing those possibilities.
At Tinman yesterday Micah ascended to yet another level. Saturday's breakout dwarfed the one he rocked at Sugar Lake last July. Not only were his splits insane and his finish time (1:34:56!) well under the long-standing (16 years!) course record, he managed to outrace pre-race fave / two-time Triathlete of the Year nominee Spencer Syvertson, who also threw down a time (1:37:56) that made the previous CR look pedestrian.
Both Warning and Syvertson will be filing Tinman race reports, as will Nick Jasmer, who placed 4th yesterday behind bronze medalist Sam Hauck, who set a Masters Record (1:45:56), and 2025 women's champ Amy Preusser, who DNFed (flat) yet had much positive things to say about the event. She was en route to a PR and a 2nd place finish when her tire stopped cooperating. Her...
