Race Coverage

Becky Is So Back & Other Cool Weekend Stuff...

Sunday, 26 June 2011 13:59

* Lake Waconia - The women's race at the Lake Waconia Triathlon has never been more exciting. It all came down to the run and six girls were in contention for the win. Ya had to be there!

In the end, though, it was Becky Youngberg (photo L) who came out on top, proving emphatically that it won't take the full season for her regain the form that had produced 25+ multi wins. (As some moron predicted in an earlier post.)

There will be lots more words and photos on Monday and Tuesday, and not all of them will be dedicated to the thrilling women's contest. There were plenty of great story lines in the men's race, too. For instance, Dan Hedgecock won for the 6th straight time this season, doing so in course record, and perhaps, Performance of the Year, fashion.

Then there were the Best of the US slots. Minnesota will be sending a truly righteous team of national level stars to the Gulf coast in September. We repeat: Lots more words will be follow. Stay tuned, okay?

Du at the Dam - Saturday's Du at the Dam was won by Jared Olhoft and Yvette Dockendorf. An apparent glutton for racing punishment, Jared pulled a "double" last weekend, finishing 21st @ Lake Minnetonka on Saturday, and 14th at RochesterFest Olympic on Sunday. Dockendorf, who appears to be transitioning from an emphasis on distance running to multisports, placed 15th last month at Apple.

According to his Facebook page, Jared (photo L) is a devote Christian and politically conservative. He also seems to be a very, very nice guy.