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New Hope & Helping Others...
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Monday, 11 December 2017 23:10
By Kristin Gustafson (Facebook - Dec. 6)
And just like that mine and Gus’s trip to Punta Cana is done and over with! There is no sugar coating that this year has been tough.
MS = 1 / Kristin = 0.
I started out the year feeling like I let down family, friends, coaches, sponsors, and anyone else you can think of. It was a tough beginning of the year, but feel like I am finally finding my new normal. Made new fitness goals that I feel like I have crushed these last few months, dove head first into work where I feel like my department is rocking and rolling, mentally stronger and definitely in a much better place, working with an amazing team at Rochester where we are diving into new treatments that are truly giving me more hope, and lastly getting asked by the specialists to work with other patients struggling to find their new normal....
Wade Disagrees Again...
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Sunday, 10 December 2017 23:05
ED. Last Friday we posted Wade Cruser's comments on male Performance of the Year. He disagreed with the MMA Committee's pick. He also disagrees with their women's POY selection. Here are his reasons.
By Wade Cruser
Who wants to take another trip with me? The women’s POY isn’t any easier. So, for this one don’t just buckle up. You’re gonna need a helmet, goggles, gloves, and one of those suits they wear when they're training dogs to take someone down.
Iron Nikki...
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Saturday, 09 December 2017 23:10
By Nikki Dostert Sudberry
Today (Tuesday) while I was at the gym I received a “congratulations “ on a race that I completed 7 weeks ago. After talking for a bit about some upcoming running races it was said repeatedly that I was a.) an Iron Girl and b.) an Iron woman....
Shocked & Unconvinced...
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Thursday, 07 December 2017 23:10
By Wade Cruser
I thought this would be too long for the comment section, so if you like it, feel free to post it.
I, like Matt Payne, had Sean’s 4:06 at Chisago on my EMMA Bingo sheet for POY, as I’m sure most did.
When Jerry called my name I was baffled. Almost positive he said the wrong name, but sure enough my name was on the award. So for the last month I’ve been refreshing Minnesotatrinews.com nonstop, waiting for the explanation. In that time I’ve tried to put together an argument, that would justify me winning, to me.
I’m a results nerd, so I put together the top 20 times at each event since 2006. Now I’m sure you’ll say, “ but Wade, weather is never consistent, and can cause changes in race times from year to year”. I do agree whole heartedly, but I think with a large enough sample size then it’s not as big of a factor. I would say that 10 years is a good chunk, and wouldn’t you know it, we have 11, perfect!! So buckle your seat belt, because here we go. ...
A One and Done Strategy...
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Wednesday, 06 December 2017 23:00
By Ted Treise (venturetri.com)
MIAMI 70.3 RACE REPORT - This summer I set out with a moonshot plan of having a chance at a pro card. To do this, one must complete 3 races within 8% of the winning pros time at races with more than $8k of prize money, or get top 3 overall AG within 8% of pros time. Easy, right?! (Just kidding) I didn’t do 3 races with prize money this year so a one and done strategy was concocted. I knew it was LONG LONG shot, like shaking hands with the pope longshot, but why not go for it. Justin Bieber said it best with YOLO.
The team was assembled with my Dad and best friend Connor flying into Miami for the race. Having people take time away from their lives and spend it helping me keeps my fire going. In my opinion, the tri journey would suck without remarkable people along the way. From Paul Cregar showing me triathlon freshman year of college, to Nate Dicks for taking the time to listen to me complain about phantom injuries and crafting world class training plans, and to Kate for being a kickass human and giving support every step of the way while dealing with me in beta brain mode. It’s a hell of a team I have. In Miami, the stars aligned and spirits were sky high when we came together ready for battle....
