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USAT's 2016 Athletes of the Year...
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Wednesday, 12 April 2017 23:10
For more than two decades the MTN Guys have contributed to the selection of USAT Athletes of the Year. Our role is to provide bios of hundreds of triathletes and duathletes to the Selection Committee. This is where our input ends. We do not participate in the actual selection of AOYs and HMs,
USAT has been especially busy doing other stuff lately, thus it has taken until now for them to determine their AOYs and post their listings on their website.
We love the Federation's mission and respect their method. We especially appreciate the democratic method used to determine the winners and HMs. This means, of course, that we won't always get what we want, but that is cool. We may argue strongly, but understand that others have arguments that are just as valid, sometimes moreso. We change our minds often, and proudly. Sticking with decisions on principle, ones that we no longer agree with or believe in, isn't very smart, is it?
Today we reveal USAT's Triathletes of the Year and our comments.
MEN'S TRIATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Christopher Douglas (Atlanta, Ga.)
Honorable Mention: Todd Buckingham, Ryan Giuliano, Tim Hola, Derek Jakobowski, Daniel Stubleski
COMMENT: Our list, which we determined last November, differs greatly from USAT's, though we concur that they selected worthy recipients. Our list: AOY - Ryan Giuliano (IL). HMs - 1. Christopher Douglas (GA), Kyle Hooker (FL), Clay Emge (TX), Tim Rea (OR), Brian Duffy (PA) ...
The "Rust Buster"...
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Tuesday, 11 April 2017 05:10
By Gaby Bunten
South Beach Triathlon Race Report –
Ahh… MIAMI! The city’s colors, culture, energy and beachfront simply can’t be beat. Needless, to say I didn’t think twice about signing up for the South Beach Triathlon back in December. I knew I’d be making a couple of trips down to Miami to visit my coach, so why not do a race?! ...
Think Downhill...
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Monday, 10 April 2017 23:10
By Aaron Scheidies (teamusa.org)
When you are in your best form in the pool and run and best position on the bike you should feel as though you are on a slight downhill....
Big Heart. Big Mind....
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Sunday, 09 April 2017 23:10
ED. Many of you know EMY EVERHART. She's a wonderful person and an accomplished triathlete. A Rookie of the Year nominee in 2014, she picked up her first career win at the Omaha Aquabike last year.
We recently learned that Emy is a mental health specialist, a "Clinal Social Worker/Therapist" to be precise. We read her professional bio on PsychologyToday.com and were very impressed. Here it is:
Sometimes in life we can feel like we have no control over what is happening, the paths our relationships are taking, or what the future might have in store for us. We can get to a place where we are stuck in a continuous cycle of negative thinking, gloomy feelings, and ineffective behaviors. I have experience providing therapy to individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, relationship changes/separation, substance use issues, stress management, academic challenges, chronic illness, sexuality/gender identity issues, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum, and life balance....
Top 5 For Hank...
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Sunday, 09 April 2017 05:00
FLORIDA 70.3 - 2016 Minnesota Most Improved winner DIANE HANKEE placed 5th overall and first in her 40-44 AG this morning in Haines City, Florida. Her time was 4:52:30. FL 70.3 is Diane's first race as a master.
Former Square Lake Half champ / 2012 Minnesota Master of the Year nominee ANGIE SCHMIDT also raced at Florida 70.3. The amiable Lakeville resident, who ...
