Tri-N-July, Boulder Peak, Spirit of Racine & Ironman Lake Placid

Congratulations to everyone who raced this weekend. Another fine job by everyone in some less than ideal conditions across the country.

IMLP
Ross Hauser, Oak Park, Illinois (pictured above on a training ride in Cape Cod)complete Ironman Lake Placid in 13 hours 10 minutes. I haven't spoken with Ross yet but reports from his wife and viewing Ironman Live show that it was a torrential down pour all day long. Most of you don't know Ross had some major physical ailments to over come on his way to his 5th Ironman finish. Congratulations to Ross for overcoming the obstacles, it would have been very easy for him to say, I've done these before so I'll just miss this one.

Tri-N-July

Leslie Lobojko and Jeff Liedy had outstanding races on Saturday. Leslie was the 3rd women overall and won her age group. Jeff took 4th in his age group with a 10 minute personal best. He came within seconds of finding the podium.

Boulder Peak

The word of the day was HOT in Boulder. MHM was well represented and everyone crossed the finish line. Results varied amongst everyone with some achieving personal bests while others had less than stellar days. Remember, we learn more in our defeats than in our victories. Thanks to Coach Steve for setting up the MHM tent for everyone to enjoy some shade post race.

Spirit of Racine Half Ironman:

Kim Katz, Oak Park, Illinois completed the Spirit of Racine Half in 5:50. The day began with a brisk swim in the 57 degree waters of Lake Michigan. Kim used this race as a long training day as she prepares for Ironman, Kentucky. Kathy and I along with Jon Gentine were supposed to join Kim on Wisconsin ( I did my very first tri in Racine in August of 1988) but couldn't make the trip for various reasons.

Keep working hard everyone you are all doing great!!