Dairyland Dare - 8/11/12

The Dairyland Dare is the third in the "Tripple Crown" series of bike rides in Wisconsin.  Yes, it was in August, and yes this is retro-news, but it was pretty cool and worth a mention here.  We had eight club members riding in the 150k and 200k events.  In the 150k we had susan Griffee (7:23:51), Peter Maves (7:29:04), Paige Reeves (7:40:23), Ann Moyer (8:13:45), and Marie Harke (8:14:02).  In the 200k it was Joe Moyer (8:25:15), Dan Harke (9:56:18), and Mike Ewen (9:58:33).

Xterra Estrella Mountain 20k

Reported by Paige Reeves

I completed the Xterra Estrella Mountain 20k in Goodyear, AZ on Oct 7. It was a very challenging & technical 12.56 miles, including a rattlesnake sighting at mile 11. The terrain was non-stop rocks and single track at best. A few runners became bloody casualties of the course. I ran unscathed, save for a few cactus kisses and finished in 2:27:43 (7th age group, F 35-39). There were 150 finishers overall, I think. Official stats online. No fans or potties on course, but it was well marked and there was plenty of nutrition and supportive volunteers.

Chicago Marathon - 10/7/12

It was Chicago Mega-marathon weekend this weekend.  Susan Griffee turned  in a Boston Qualifying time.  She had quite the competition as well with more females in her age group than people in a lot of Minnesota towns!  Way to go Susan!                                                                                        

Name	Total	Gender	Age Group	Overall
Susan Griffee	3:25:41   BQ!	469/16767	99/3105	3327/37455

Twin Cities Marathon & 10 Mile - 10/7/12

It was Twin Cities Marathon weekend with an Expo and several races on Saturday (including kid’s races) and the Marathon and 10 Mile race on Sunday.  It was a beautiful day Sunday albeit pretty chilly with temperatures in the 20’s for the start.  On the marathon we had 11 finishers and 3 (maybe 4) Boston qualifiers (* Peter, Shaun, and Kelle had qualifying times, and Paul was extremely close – not sure how they round now).

In the 10 mile race we had four members.  They call that race the “short-cut to the Capitol” – but it may just be the toughest 10 miles of the marathon course!

Way to go all you marathoner’s and 10-miler’s!

TC Marathon Results:

Name	Time	Age Group	Gender	Overall
Peter Somers	3:02:23*	55/845	256/5094	291/8781
Paul King	3:10:26*	66/750	409/5094	465/8781
Eric Seppelt	3:16:08	158/977	547/5094	634/8781
Shaun Palmer	3:26:41*	47/451	852/5094	1019/8781
Jeremy Ekman	3:28:08	146/750	911/5094	1094/8781
Kelle Peterson	3:34:27*	113/1142	293/3687	1447/8781
Joe Ryan	3:34:28	190/803	1155/5094	1448/8781
Ed Younk	3:39:03	151/582	1334/5094	1712/8781
Jenn Schrandt	3:52:11	108/575	674/3687	2613/8781
Brad Steele	3:58:35	380/803	2316/5094	3222/8781
Emily Franck	4:06:35	232/696	1144/3687	3826/8781

TC 10 Mile Results

Name	Time	Age Group	Gender	Overall
Grant Kesselring	1:23:19	214/530	1101/3019	1593/7671
Susan Braun	1:27:31	48/280	894/4561	2338/7671
Cathy Torgerson	1:40:17	150/280	2599/4651	4990/7671
Pattie Ekman	2:00:39	407/446	4249/4651	7155/7671

Green Bay Duathlon - 10/6/2012

Turns out the upper mid-west multisport season was not quite over yet.  The Green Bay Duathlon in Wisconsin featured a metric and imperial set of distances starting with a 5 Kilometer run, followed by a 29 Mile bike and a 1 Mile run to finish up. We had two TriRochester members in the race; both with great finishes.  Ann netted a collection of goodies and trophy as the first place female overall.  In the process, Ann also set a new course record!

Name	Run 1	Bike	Run 2	Finish	Gender	Division	Overall
Joe Moyer	20:06	1:18:33	7:03	1:47:18	7/228	2/23	10/428
Ann Moyer	21:29	1:25:25	6:56	1:55:42	1/141	1/1	24/428

Birkie Trail Runs - 9/22/12

Photo credit: Jenny ShulhaEight Tri-Rochester members headed to Wisconsin for the Birkie Trail runs on September 22. This is the same Birkie as the ski race, except no snow – well, at least it is supposed to be no snow.  Ironically, the same year that the ski race was in danger of having no snow, early risers in the run race woke to snow coming down pretty hard!  Luckily it didn’t add up to anything significant.

(from the event website) “The 10th Birkie Trail Run & Trek offers several fun and challenging events including the Individual Marathon Run, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, Birkie Trek Nordic Walk and the 5K Fun Run! The events are guaranteed to challenge even the strongest runners and Nordic Walkers.

All events take place on the famous and hilly Birkie trail at one of the most beautiful times of the year in the Cable-Hayward, WI area. The course is wide, mowed, and relatively free from rocks and roots.”  http://www.birkie.com/page/show/110428-birkie-trail-run-and-trek

Name	Distance	Time	Age Group	Gender	Overall
Joe Moyer	Marathon	3:40:05	4/22	8/85	9/117
Peter Maves	Marathon	3:50:04	1/5	13/85	15/117
Chris Coon	Marathon	3:50:08	8/22	14/85	16/117
Rob Mitchell	Marathon	3:50:09	9/22	15/85	17/117
Andy Shulha	Half Marathon	1:36:13	7/17	16/119	16/210
Jenny Shulha	Half Marathon	1:51:17	5/18	10/91	51/210
Ann Moyer	Half Marathon	1:53:17	3/27	14/91	58/210
Liz Coon	Half Marathon	2:04:03	7/27	27/91	100/210

Treadman Duathlon - 9/22/12

3.3 Mile Run, 21.6 Mile Bike, 3.3 Mile Run

On September 22, 2012 several TriRochester members raced the seventh annual Treadman Duathlon. Based in Pine Island, this duathlon has a challenging bike course and brings out some of the fastest cyclists around. This year’s race was a chilly one with temps in the low 40’s at the start and an overly-fresh northwest wind.  We had several TriRochester members and friends racing.  Here are the results.  (Note that we divided out the results back into the 5 year age groups that were presented at the race, which differs from the full results posted online.)

Name	Run	Bike	Run	Total	Age Group	Overall (of 134)
Mario Minelli	19:29	56:53	20:12	1:38:03	1/16	4
Darin Napton	21:54	1:02:47	22:34	1:49:46	5/16	13
Eric Seppelt	20:40	1:06:01	21:58	1:50:47	2/9	17
Grant Kesserling	26:59	1:15:29	25:39	2:10:28	7/9	48
Carolyn Franzone	25:56	1:14:14	28:12	2:12:06	1/3	53
Tina Wong	24:57	1:20:08	26:20	2:15:41	1/6	60
Kathy Bates	26:33	1:21:03	30:05	2:20:09	1/7	76
Cyndi Wisted	26:44	1:26:05	27:17	2:24:09	2/6	90
Travis Postier	29:37	1:27:19	36:43	2:38:18	18/18	107

Monthly Social - 9/27/12

Our September social is this Thursday at 6pm at Glynners's Pub.  Come hang out with friends (or meet new ones).  We will also have membership gifts on hand if you haven't gotten your 2012 gift.

Ironman Wisconsin - 9/9/12

For many triathletes in this area, Ironman Wisconsin is the culminating event of the season. This year, TriRochester was well-represented by the fourteen athletes competing. Of the fourteen, this was the first time at the full-iron distance for twelve. All club members finished with smiles and had a great day. There were also several club members in Madison to volunteer and cheer on friends and family. Madison is a spectacular race for both athletes and spectators alike. Great job everyone!

Name	Swim	Bike	Run	Total	Age Group	Gender	Overall (of 2430)
Marie Harke	1:12:59	6:23:38	5:15:50	13:03:35	36/85	213/657	1140
Dan Harke	1:19:27	6:10:11	4:37:05	12:19:03	70/174	625/1794	742
Josh Harke	1:52:10	7:24:28	5:33:35	15:08:55	149/174	1481/1794	1960
Susan Griffee	1:13:24	6:13:23	3:59:25	11:36:16	13/127	51/657	405
Jessica Giese	59:57	6:21:23	4:02:24	11:39:56	15/127	55/657	433
Joe Moyer	1:16:59	5:22:35	3:38:40	10:29:59	16/267	99/1794	109
Peter Somers	1:08:50	5:40 (estimated)	3:40:07	10:42:19	23/267	132/1794	148
Peter Moeschler	1:12:01	5:43:06	4:03:09	11:12:26	44/267	228/1794	261
Travis Seeger	1:14:49	5:55:47	4:16:42	11:43:59	77/267	406/1794	466
Paige Reeves	1:29:38	7:32:20	5:22:27	14:53:47	70/99	448/657	1884
Mike Schmitt	1:41:56	7:10:23	4:46:47	13:53:47	216/290	1215/1794	1550
Eric Cleveland	1:11:05	6:22:55	4:22:38	12:17:35	125/379	613/1794	728
Wendy Nevala	1:42:02	6:43:31	5:42:45	14:29:48	50/81	408/657	1765
Mike Ewen	1:25:06	5:49:31	4:03:28	11:33:51	5/86	335/1794	382

St Croix Triathlon - 9/1/12

The St.Croix triathlon took place on Sept. 1st at Lake Front Park in Hudson, WI. This is a great late season race with both sprint and Olympic distances. The Olympic Course is in its 10th year and in the 11th year for the Sprint Course. This event is among the top triathlon events of the area. After the event, you can enjoy a great luau complete with a hog roast.

St. Croix Sprint  1/3 mile swim; 10 mile bike; 4 mile run

Name	Swim	Bike	Run	Total	Age Group	Overall
Josh Wiegel	10:54	27:37	30:35	1:11:08	2/21	15/257

St. Croix Olympic  1500m swim; 40k bike; 10k run

Name	Swim	Bike	Run	Total	Age Group	Overall
Matt Hangge	34:25	1:08:55	46:46	2:34:26	5/12	27/108
Nick Rogness	34:09	1:22:46	53:15	2:53:15	10/12	68/108
Kelly O’Hara	39:37	1:53:47	1:06:46	3:46:45	8/8	108/108