Race Coverage

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Friday, 20 August 2010 05:30

Race Coverage - By Steve "Speedo Boy" Stenzel

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Local triathlete Cathy Yndestad (photo-with hubby Kerry) from Apple Valley just went pro. Literally. Before she left town for the Leadville 100 Mile MTB race in Colorado, her pro card arrived in the mail. So it's official! She's a professional triathlete. Congrats Cathy!

Therefore, Leadville 100, which was held this past weekend, was her first race as a pro, and she didn't let us Minnesotans down. Of the over 1,300 athletes who started and the over 1,000 finishers, Cathy finished as the 12th overall female, and 5th in her division. She finished the 100 mile race in 9:37:30...