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Monday, 19 May 2014 00:10
By Matthew Payne (matthew-payne.blogspot.com)
RACE REPORT - Last Saturday I opened up my 2014 multisport season at the Oakdale Duathlon. Normally this is a low-key, friendly little local race and I wouldn't be too concerned with the results, but this year I was actually feeling a little bit of pressure leading up to it because A) it was my first race as part of the Gear West Development Team, and I didn't want to race like a bum my first time out, and B) I just dropped a brick of money on a new bike, and I'd just feel stupid doing that and not racing well.
I'm very happy to say that I exceeded my own expectations by several miles by finishing 2nd to DKT (close enough to actually see him cross the finish line!) and breaking the old course record by almost 3 minutes in the process.
The Pre-Race Jams ....
Duathlon Sunday...
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Sunday, 18 May 2014 06:00
GEAR WEST DUATHLON - The 22nd edition of this annual classic was won for the 4th straight year by Dan Hedgecock (1:12:15), who was given a serious push throughout by Matthew Payne (1:12:57 - Amateur Champ), and Ruth Brennan Morrey (1:18:50), who also won here in 2012. Dan is a two-time Elite US Duathlete of the Year. Brennan Morrey also won that award in 2013. The women's amateur title was earned by Duluth's Elaine Nelson (photo), who missed the 2013 season 'cuz she was totally preggers. RESULTS
ESPRIT DU SHE - LAKEVILLE - This event boasted an awesome turnout. Six hundred and sixty-eight individuals and nine teams successfully covered the 2.25 - 12 - 2.5 course. Cathy Yndestad led the way, winning by almost five minutes. RESULTS
LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES DUATHLON - This event smallness--approximately 60 registrants--did not prevent it from achieving absolute grooviness. Mario Minelli ...
Practice Does NOT Make Perfect...
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Sunday, 18 May 2014 00:10
By Sara McLarty (triathlon.competitor.com)
You know what they say: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But not always. And I’m here to tell you that you really can improve your freestyle by fewer miles. There are three tools that you can use toward this end: swimming slower, watching other swimmers and visualization.
Swimming Slower
Vince Lombardi said it best: “Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.” In swimming, the effort to go fast often results in imperfect practice. You’re so focused on getting to the other side of the pool as quickly as possible that you can’t think about the elements of good technique and your form gets sloppy. Before you go fast in the water, you must learn how to correctly swim slowly. Stroke...
PP & Hankee Rock LC Du Nationals & Other Stuff...!
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Saturday, 17 May 2014 14:23
Photo - Paige Danielson, 17, and a guy. Paige rocked an overall podium finish at Blaine.
BLAINE TRIATHLON - Sunrise Lake was a shrinkage-inducing 51.4-degrees this morning, yet 250ish intrepid souls accepted the challenge. Devon Palmer and Heather Lendway led the way. Words, results and photos to come.
TRF SANDFORD HEALTH TRIATHLON - Manitobian pro, Riley Unger, 21, who has several wins and records at this event, outdistanced the 76-athlete field, winning by just less than a seven minute margin.Thirteen-year-old Payton Ryz, also from Manitoba, took the women's title. RESULTS ...
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Discipline Shouldn't Be Difficult...
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Saturday, 17 May 2014 00:10
By Craig Howie and Will Murray (usatriathlon.org)
“The more I want to get something done, the less I call it work.” — Richard Bach
If you look up the word discipline in Webster’s Dictionary, the first definition is given as one word: punishment. This one-word definition is followed by the following definition: “A rule or system of rules governing conduct or activity.”
These definitions shed light on how we have been conditioned to think about discipline. To put it simply, ...
