Weekend Results/Transition Notes

A big weekend of racing for Mile High Multisport athletes who were raced all across the country (Colorado, Ohio, New Mexico, Tennessee and Illinois). Just a few reminders as most of you dust off the racing cobwebs. Spend some time working on your transitions. The Mile High Web page has an article on transition tips in the athletes only section. You can always google triathlon transitions or watch some videos on you tube to get some tips. Timing chips seemed to be a problem for a few of you today. Invest in a good timing chip band and make sure they are well secured under your wet suit. For those of you concerned about squeezing every last second out of your transition consider cycling and running without socks. I've run for years without socks in racing flats and no socks without complications. If you insist on wearing socks I suggest you put them on after the bike when your feet are dry.

Results:::::::

Susan Johnson ran to a 3rd place overall finish at the Federation Cup 5k in a time of 22:50.

Duane Newton walked the event in 58 minutes. con rats Duane on beating your goal of 1 hour. Duane has some pictures on his blog site http://couchpotato-to-ironman.blogspot.com/

Susie Wargin ran the Colfax half marathon today in 1:45. This was her first half and both Susie and Coach Kathy were pleased in her time!! Congratulations Susie!!

Susan Brashear completed the rain soaked Cleveland half marathon in 2:16.

Cody Hanson completed the Buffman and Squeaky Olympic distance race in a time of 2:40. Cody was 5th place in his age group and had a 11 minute personal record.

Kim Katz won her age group at the Niles Sprint triathlon in Niles, Illinois. Kim had a 1.5 minute personal record.

Mike Ciesemeir completed the Galena Triathlon in 1:40:33. Mike took third place in his age group and reports this was his first visit to the podium post race. Nice job Mike!!!!

Barb Esses set a personal record by 5 minutes at the Greeley triathlon in 1:23:55.

Shelley Fedderson made a return to triathlon racing after taking some time off of racing to have her second child. She completed the Longmont triathlon in 1:25. Welcome back to the sport Shelley!

Jeff Liedy set a P.R. at the The Gift of Life and Breath 5k in a time of 21:56. Jeff tokk 7th in his age group.

Jeremey Anderson completed the Memphis in May triathlon in 2:35. After an outstanding swim and bike he experienced a reoccurring Achilles problem and walked the last 4 miles of the race.

Weekend Photos and Results

Photos:(Barking Dog Duathlon)

Daniel Madruga waits for the start of the run
Coach Kathy with MHM athletes Susie Wargin, Dawn Leget and Susan Johnson
Kathy and Susan head out on the run
Susie and Susan out out on the bike
Susie shows great form in the finishers shoot

Results Barking Dog Duathlon (5k run 30k bike 5k run:

Susan Johnson 15th overall F40-44 1st age group 1:41:06
Kathy Alfino 17th overall F45-49 2nd age group 1:42:08
Susie Wargin 38th overall F35-39 9th age group 1:49:30
Dawn Leget 75th overall F40-44 11th age group 1:58:56
Sean Reilly 145th overall M35-39 28th age group 1:49:36 (It should be noted Sean ran 20 miles the day before this race in preparation for IMCDA. He still had a 10 minute P.R.)
*** Daniel Madruga DNF as he flatted twice


Little Foot Tri:

MHM athletes John Gentine and Susan Brashears both completed the Little Foot triathlon on Sunday. The water temperature was around 50 degrees. At last report, neither athlete could feel their feet, hands or nose. Congrats to both of you for showing some real guts in completing this race. I did a race in May ONCE......