2014 IMoo – Ironman Wisconsin

Madison, WI, September 7, 2014 (by David Lewis) Going into this Ironman the plan was simple…race. After my first IM two years ago I had felt more like a spectator than a participant. But really that is how I’ve approached all races of a new distance, just feel it out the first time and try…

More than just a race report …

(by Matt Backmann) Door County Half Iron July 20, 2014 Prep The easiest thing to say about my preparation for the middle of the 2014 season is that it was lacking. I had not regained the drive from 2013 and I understood by this point that 2014 would be a down year. It started late…

2014 Superiorman

Superiorman Race Report Duluth, MN; August 24, 2014 (by Rich Johnson) Superiorman delivers an experience! Last year intense heat, this year wicked water. Prep: I followed the same Matt Fitzgerald plan that I followed the year before. I liked it and my body seemed to respond pretty well. I can only follow the last 12…

2014 HITS ironman distance triathlon

Waconia, MN, August 16, 2014 (by Justin Domogalla) Finished first 140.6 last Saturday a HITS Endurance festival in Waconia.  Goal time of 11:30 finished in 11:36.  Good enough for 4th overall and 1st in AG.  Great race.  Great price and low pressure.  Good course with alot of rollers, some decent hills, and a few flats. …

2014 Young Life Triathlon

First time tri at Olympic Distance Tri Young Life Race Report Detroit Lakes, MN, August 16, 2014 (by Noelle Kuitunen-Johnson) I was very excited to do this race because it was the race I was aiming for last season, when I was sidelined with a broken foot. I have been working so hard at triathlons…

The Cold, err Rain, Never Bothered me Anyway …

2014 Lakes to Pines Triathlon; Park Rapids, MN; June 14, 2014 (by Matt Backmann) Pre-race Stayed on plan, Thursday night was pancakes, Friday lunch was a grilled chicken sandwich, and Friday night was protein, grilled chicken, with a carb, pasta. The biggest difference between this week and last week was I actually got a quality…