McGrath/Binzer set Ironman P.B.'s., Thelen Wins again!!

Photos: Jeremy Anderson at Nationals in 2009, Coach Kathy on the bike
Happy Monday!!

Another Great weekend of training for MHM athletes around the globe.

Chicago Triathlon:

Jeremy Anderson, who is on his way to worlds in one week, set a P.B (2:05.53). at the Chicago Triathlon yesterday. Racing in the amateur elite classification he took 25th overall and 5th in his age classification. Can't wait to see what he does on a full taper.

Austin Parker took 4th in his age group at the Steam Boat tri i a time of 1:46.25.

Julie Thelen was the 9th female overall, won her age group (again) and set a 10 minute Olympic distance PB (2:21.30) at the Wild on Windsor Race.

Kathy Alfino, took 2nd in her age group, 12 female overall in a time of 2:26.17 (one of her fastest Olympic distance times in recent years)

IRONMAN FINISHERS

John McGrath rocked the Ironman Louisville course in a time of 12:25.29 which is 1 hour 50 minutes faster than last year. He negative split both the run and the bike. For those of you who like to alter your intensities and training plans, John is the reason why you stick to the plan. Perfect execution of his race day strategy, nutrition and mind!! Congratulations John!!

Kelli Binzer went 12:16 at Ironman Canada and set a personal best by 23 minutes. This is Kelli's 6th or 7th Ironman (I lose track) but what makes this one important is she completed it post child and post traumatic bike accident mid summer. Very nice Kelli, you owe me sushi....

For those of you who are interested, we are hosting a fund raising event at the lake this weekend for two local triathletes involved in a serious bike accident a few weeks ago (they are not MHM athletes). A fund raising swim starts at 8 a.m with registration at 7. We are also auctioning off a lot of items which have been donated by the triathlon community.

MHM Ladies dominate at Rattlesnake

Photos:

Denver's favorite sports anchor Susie Wargin setting an Olympic distance personal best at the Rattlesnake Triathlon.
Olympic Distance winner Sydney Cornell on her way to T1
Sprint Overall champion flanked by age group champions Leslie Lobojko and Kathy Alfino.

Results:

Congratulations to the ladies of Mile High Mulstisport who dominated the podium at the Rattlesnake events over the weekend. On Saturday, Sydney Cornell was the first female amateur (2nd female overall behind Olympian Susan Williams), Susie Wargin set a personal best and Barb Esses had another great showing.

On Saturday, Julie Thelen took the overall female award and was the 11th athlete across the line both male and female!! Leslie Lobojko set a personal best and won her age group by 5 minutes (she was the 8th female overall). Last years Overall winner, Kathy Alfino won her age group and was the 4th female overall.

Nice job ladies!!! That is four overall victories for you this season!!!

Open Water Swimming

If you are looking for information on open water swimming the site was hacked and the information is gone. We are closing on September 6th for the season. All information for next year will be located on the Mile High Multisport web page by December. Thank you for a great season and we look forward to seeing you next season.

Weekend race Results/Photos 5430 Long Course/ Splash/Mash and Dash

Photos: Top to Bottom. click on photo to enlarge
Cindy Beyer with her 3rd place trophy at the Splash/Mash and Dash
Mary and Suzy pre race 5430 long course
Brent/Katey Morris post race 5430
Brandi and Marci pre race 5430
Liz Whitfield and her relay partner on stage 5430
Julia 5430 Long Course
Paul Fitzgerald showing his hardware at the Long Course
Brent Morris finishing stretch of the long course
Chrissie Wellington visiting the Mile High Multisport tent
Leslie Lobojoko and coach Kathy showing off Leslie's overall female title trophy


Results:

Mary Kasal - 6:04:14 - First 70.3 race ever
Ruben Diaz - 6:30:34 - 30:00 PR over last 70.3
Laura Graber - 6:56:23 - 41:00 PR over last years 5430 Long Course
Suzy Pendergraft - 6:59:07 - 1st 70.3 race ever
Brent Morris 4:45 11 min P.B.
Katie Morris 5:12 13 min. P.B.
Julia Rossi 5:13 2nd A.G. 23 min P.B.
Austin Parker 5:20
Paul Fitzgerald 5:37 3rd Clydesdale
Marci Madruga 5:54 16 min P.B.
Brandy Cohen 6:30 1st 70.3 distance event
Liz Whitfield Female relay team winner

Weekend Update/5430 Long Course

Congratulations to everyone who raced this weekend. Results are posted below.

This weekend we have a lot of athletes competing in the 5430 Long Course. Preliminary forecast for this weekend is.....
Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 87.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 86.


It is important that you are well rested, nourished and hydrated this week. your focus should be on race preparation and race strategy. Make a phone call to your coach early this week to discuss these areas. Our goal on race day is to race with a quiet mind. do not judge while in the middle of your performance. Keep your mind quiet and still.

We will have the Mile High Multisport Tent up on race day. Please feel free to drop your post race bag in the tent pre race. Remember, the transition does not open for a long time post race. Look for us directly across from the transition area. We may place a second tent by the beer garden.

Volunteer Opportunity:

I think it is important that each of you give back to the sport. This weekend, Mile High Multisport will be hosting the water station at the Splash/Mash and Dash race in Highlands Ranch (on Saturday). We need some volunteers to help hand out water. If you are racing Sunday, I don't want you there on Saturday. Contact Coach Pete if you can help out.

Athlete Event Distance Result Place Personal Best
Cindy Beyer MHM Open Water Swim .5 miles 26.18
Gina Graves Brewhouse Triathlon (MN) International 2:08:52 4th A.G. 14th O.A.
Katy Kristoferrson Arts 5k run 5k 31:00
Cody Hanson Socorro Chili Fest Sprint 1:10:02 1st Clydesdale P.B. 15 minutes
Coach Sydney Steelhead 70.3 Half Ironman 4:55 2nd A.G. 8th Amateur O.A.
Kristi Fitzgerald Anthem Sprint Tri Sprint 1:16.17 1st A.G.
Karen Bird Tri for The Cure 1:23. 1st place Survivor division