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…
(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…
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…
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. …
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…
Duluth, MN – June 21, 2014 (by Scott Leindecker) http://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/526946796 Pre race: I rolled into Duluth and my car temperature gauge read 47 degrees! Almost a 30 degree difference from when I left Bemidji! I am lucky to have a cheap place to stay in Duluth. My friend, college roommate/ teammate, Howie Leathers lives in…
2014 Lakes to Pines Triathlon; Park Rapids, MN; June 14, 2014 Click on individual picture to see it full screen. Picture credits: Angela G., Craig Peterson, Dustie Maninga Bakke
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…
Bike time trials 2014 Nevis Time Trials When? every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of a month at 6 PM, starting June 10th. (check calendar link above). Where? Nevis Beach What? 20 min warmup ride, followed by 9 mile pedal as fast as you can. We ride the Northwoods Triathlon course. Slower riders go first followed…
Fargo, ND, May 10, 2014 Reports by Matt Backmann [click here] and Brandi Backmann [click here]. Fargo Half-Marathon race report (by Matt Backmann) So I skipped doing a race report for the Stride into Spring up in Bemidji a few weeks ago. Figured it was going to be more of a training day in execution…
Headwaters Triathlon Club 