Race Coverage
A Lifetime in a Day...
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Sunday, 03 July 2011 03:00
(Rapid City Journal / by Aaron Rosenblatt - Elite triathletes / ultra runner studs, Todd Firebaugh and Scott Penticoff embracing at the conclusion of their inspiring 100 mile odyssey.)
By Scott Penticoff
Race Coverage / Special Feature - Everyone - What an adventure we all had in the Black Hills! Don't know where to begin really as the memories are plentiful and will likely forget to mention or thank someone, if I do I apologize. So while fresh and before the race report I need to thank some specific people who got me to the finish line literally! First and foremost my rock is my wife Renee who has supported me on this journey for the past 9 months. She also had the smile and cheer at the aid stations that I looked for, and who has always believed in me...even when I didn't, love you baby! My girls Jenna (12) and Olivia (8) are my little shining lights, who think I am a little crazy...I agree. My crew and mojo brothers (Novak, Sterg and Olson) who did things other men probably shouldn't do for each other, except for in an Ultra. They not only shared...
Minneman Results...and Stuff...
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Saturday, 02 July 2011 15:25
Minneman VII was a spectacular event. Perfect weather. 74-degree lake! Hot racing. A great social experience. Lots of words and photos to come...RESULTS
ALSO: Read Jeremy's awesome Ironman Coeur story, if you haven't already. It's the next post down and it's a total hoot! And stay tuned for Scott Penticoff's inspiring account of the grueling 100+ mile odyssey he and some close friends just finished. Seriously, this is an amazing story that will post on Sunday morning.
Memories & Moose Drool...
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Saturday, 02 July 2011 03:00
By Jeremy Sartain
Ironman Coeur D'Alene Report - Twas
Todd's & Ben's Words...
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Friday, 01 July 2011 03:00
(Photo - The Greater Mankaro Multisport Club members who raced at the 14th North Mankat Tri last Sunday. Todd is the guy behind some girls and beside "Mohawk" guy.)
By Todd Landgraff
Race Coverage - It's always nice to pull off a win on the home course and the weather was perfect for racing this year, overcast, no wind, and temps in the 60s. I arrived about 6:30 to claim my spot in transition and pick up my race packet.
The swag was excellent as usual for this race, a long sleeve tech shirt, a pair of running socks, and to my surprise, a fancy Nathan race number belt. Not bad for a race that cost $35 to enter....
Metalhead Testudine Boy Rocks...
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Wednesday, 29 June 2011 03:00
(ED. - Matt Payne is not only a great athlete / musician / human being, he's also a very interesting writer. This race report is too good and too cool not to rip off and post here. Check out Matt's righteous blog for more words, insight and off-center perspectival stuff. LINK)
By Matthew Payne
Waconia Race Report - So there I am cruising down Highway 5 on the way to the race, music cranking, enjoying my traditional in-car pre-race breakfast of champions (a banana and a can of Ensure chased with a 20oz of Coke), when I see what looked like a little painted turtle on the opposite shoulder. Sadly, roadkill turtles are a somewhat familiar sight in Minnesota this time of year, but this one didn't look like it had been hit. So I slammed on the brakes and pulled a really sketchy, most likely illegal U-turn and circled back to check on the little guy (more likely girl actually, as most of the turtles killed crossing roads are females traveling to/from nesting sites) with the intention of helping it cross the road safely.
Many of you who stumble upon this blog may not know of the depths of my turtle and tortoise nerdery. Well... turtles and tortoises are my favorite animals ever. I have a pet tortoise, I've planned vacations around ...
Lots & Lots of Great Stuff....
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Tuesday, 28 June 2011 03:40
(Cool Nick Morales Photo - Waconia's podium guys, Dan Hedgecock, Patrick Parish and Matt Payne, all of whom have tentatively accepted their BOUS slots.)
NEWSY NOTSEY STUFF...
* Minnesota will send a super-amazing-awesome-expialidocious Team to the 2011 Best of the US National Championship in Gulf Shores, Alabama, on September 10. (Trudy almost peed her pants when she got the news!) Yes, we see podium finishes for several of these athletes, who also appear to be slam-dunks for Team awards. Minnesota's qualifier, as always, was the Lake Waconia Triathlon, and the following folks received BOUS invitations:...
