Race Coverage
Apple Preview Part II...
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Tuesday, 22 May 2018 23:30
APPLE PREVIEW II - As ever, and as promised on Tuesday, we are posting a breakdown of Apple XXXVI's deep field. Well, it's not as deep on the women's side as it has been in years' past, but those who are currently enrolled are past Apple champions.
At least five guys have a legit shot at winning Saturday's duathlon, including a couple of past winners. Does this mean that, weather permitting, Matt Payne's amateur record, his 1:20:45 set in 2015, will be threatened this weekend?
Yes. Heck, DKT's pro record --1:19:57--might not be safe.
Here are the five guys, with mention of a few other challengers, men that can push the leaders to fast time, and maybe even claim a podium spot for themselves:
- TODD BUCKINGHAM, 29, Big Rapids, MI (photo) - This guy is the real deal, someone with a pro future. He is the reigning Draft Legal Sprint Du National Champ, who also placed 3rd at Standard (non-drafting) Nationals on the same weekend. Todd was the surprise winner at Tri Nationals in the Omaha heat in 2016. And he's a member of Everyman Jack, the elitest of the elite national tri teams....
Lucky Charms, Pee Face & Creepy Doll...
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Monday, 21 May 2018 23:20
By Nikki Dostert Sudberry
OAKDALE DUATHLON RACE REPORT - If you’re offended by swearing; don’t read this. That’s the beauty of reading this one. You get a choice!!
Its 6:35am and I already know that today is going to be a great race. How do I know? I just gobbled up an entire bowl of Lucky Charms and washed it down with orange juice. This is my pre race fuel whether I’m competing in a local 5k or an Ironman. I also know I’m winning because while my kids sleep I took the last bit of that stale, marshmallowy goodness. I know, I’m an asshole. Don’t worry you’re not the only one who thinks that. Plus, the early bird gets the worm, right? Don’t worry I left Cherrios for them.
With my bike and transition bag in tow I make my way to Oakdale Minnesota to race in the Oakdale Spring Classic duathlon. I’ve done this race many times but for the last 2 years I have managed to walk away with a first place AG award. It would be nice to make it 3 years but I guess we will see.
I get to the venue and my best bud Marc is already there in standard early fashion as he is usually the first to appear at these races. We set up our transition areas, take our bikes for a spin and talk about other upcoming races with other athletes. I look around; the women here look fast. Really fast. And we all know what fast women look like. They wear the Gear West kit.
Everyone lines up for the mass start. My favorite part of the race. Everyone’s “omg I’m so caffeinated” pee face is on. (It’s not a race face, its a nervous pee face.) Star Spangled Banner is sung perfectly and we are off! And the sea of red and black fast kits start to...
"Who Are Those Guys?"
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Sunday, 20 May 2018 23:10
OAKDALE DUATHLON XVII - Lots of folks are lamenting the decline in event attendance that the multisports world has been experiencing over the last half dozen years. And rightly so.
What Was I Thinking?
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Wednesday, 16 May 2018 23:30
By Jeff Dahle
What was I thinking?
TEXAS IRONMAN RACE REPORT - I’ve done Ironman Wisconsin 4 times, but in 2018 my niece is getting married over Ironman Wisconsin weekend so I had to look for an alternative. By the power of cell-phone technology, my wife registered me for Ironman Texas on an impulse. I thought sure… great idea. Good time of year. The farming won’t have started yet and the construction projects should be slow yet. I was feeling good until I joined the Ironman Texas Facebook group. Every post was about water temps, wet-suit legal, snakes, and alligators. Great. What was I thinking...
Fast forwarding past the months of training, figuring out bike shipments, nutrition, injuries from helping my son move his couch to the basement, and deciding what to pack – we arrived to Texas on Wednesday night, 3 days before Ironman. What was I thinking…
Day 1: Thursday, April 26, 2018
Left Minnesota in sub 40 degree temperatures. Arrive in Texas to above 80 degree temperatures. I walked for too many miles in the heat to try and adjust and got sunburn on my face, neck, arms, and ears. I’m always asking for directions. My wife is using Uber for the first time for our transportation. What was I thinking…
Gopher-alls & Vuvuzelas...
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Wednesday, 16 May 2018 23:10
By Andy Hardt
The University of Minnesota Triathlon team competed at the 2018 Collegiate National Championships last weekend (April 27th-28th) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. High rains led to strong currents, and so all races were changed into duathlon format....
Train Harder. Get Leaner. Be Wiser...
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Monday, 14 May 2018 23:10
JA Race Report: "Off-Season" and Ironman Texas"
By Joe Adriaens (triadriaens.com)
Warning, this is a long report.
First off, I want to thank all my family and friends who continue to support me in this nutty sport. Without all of you, none of this is possible!
I also want to thank Team Every Man Jack and all of our sponsors (Every Man Jack, Felt Bicycles, Louis Garneau, Lululemon, Boco Gear, GU Energy Labs, Roka, Normatec Recovery, Enve Composites, Garmin, and Sockguy), Gear West Bike & Triathlon, Rich and Ambrose at NOW Bikes, Podium Sports, and Premier Sport and Spine. You all keep me rolling with the best equipment and recovery care! Thank you all so much!
"Off - Season"
The off season post Ironman Florida was short lived and lasted all of 2 weeks. After the events that transpired at Ironman Florida, I was hungry for some redemption at this distance. I won't go into details as you can scroll back and read through what happened in Florida. Needless to say, the strategy for 2018 was to train harder, get leaner, and be wiser....
