Overall Name Category Run Bike Swim Final
6 Xavier Nolen M <20 27:08 1:15:26 8:31 1:51:05
17 Taylor Burgett M <20 20:36 1:38:22 8:15 2:07:13
22 Ben Campbell M <20 24:17 1:39:41 9:50 2:13:48
49 Andrew Paul Gonzalez M <20 22:58 2:10:09 9:31 2:42:38
1 Adam Blalock M 20-24 19:44 1:05:02 8:40 1:33:26
12 Esau Mena M 20-24 23:54 1:23:54 9:05 1:56:53
51 Chris McMillen M 20-24 25:58 2:04:34 13:43 2:44:15
3 John Merrill M 25-29 19:21 1:18:53 9:21 1:47:35
48 Daniel Leyba M 25-29 26:54 2:04:14 11:02 2:42:10
21 Victor Maldanado M 30-34 24:53 1:33:38 13:28 2:11:59
33 Fernie Castillo M 30-34 26:55 1:39:49 17:13 2:23:57
5 Cody Hansen M 35-39 24:09 1:16:18 9:01 1:49:28
13 Gregory Gouveia M 35-39 27:09 1:22:09 12:33 2:01:51
16 Chris Taylor M 35-39 23:50 1:29:49 11:52 2:05:31
23 Gary Moore M 35-39 23:35 1:36:41 13:42 2:13:58
31 Agustin Franco M 35-39 26:46 1:41:35 11:49 2:20:10
47 Arturo Gutierrez M 35-39 28:42 1:53:01 19:43 2:41:06
25 Raymond Placiente M 40-44 30:53 1:33:48 10:38 2:15:19
43 Jamie Hawkins M 40-44 31:19 1:47:25 17:45 2:36:29
8 Bobby Dominguez M 45-49 23:10 1:15:19 15:32 1:54:01
10 Curtis Boyd M 45-49 24:35 1:19:09 12:49 1:56:33
26 James Bradley M 45-49 27:04 1:30:38 17:51 2:15:33
35 Stuart Crane M 45-49 26:38 1:43:17 18:21 2:28:16
7 John Jackson M 50-54 27:18 1:16:14 9:41 1:53:13
19 Norman Desrochers M 50-54 28:14 1:31:24 9:35 2:09:13
4 Carl Armstrong M 55-59 23:30 1:15:24 9:34 1:48:28
11 Scott Darling M 55-59 23:37 1:20:56 11:16 1:55:49
30 Robert Myerly M 55-59 32:19 1:36:55 10:41 2:19:55
24 Flip Lyle M >65 35:37 1:27:39 11:52 2:15:08
14 Brianne Alyse Loya F 20-24 23:06 1:30:45 8:54 2:02:45
39 Maddison Bowles F 20-24 27:52 1:54:34 8:41 2:31:07
34 Sarah Burnett F 25-29 29:45 1:40:37 14:19 2:24:41
36 Elizabeth Hingley F 25-29 26:50 1:48:38 12:51 2:28:19
53 Rebecca Galvan F 25-29 35:50 1:58:36 13:16 2:47:42
20 Delane Meredith F 30-34 27:15 1:31:04 11:12 2:09:31
27 Katie Stirling F 30-34 26:24 1:40:34 10:31 2:17:29
38 Catherine Law F 30-34 27:13 1:45:10 16:58 2:29:21
42 Dawn Shoviak F 35-59 31:11 1:49:23 15:19 2:35:53
44 Isabel Contreras F 35-39 26:14 1:55:45 15:55 2:37:54
46 Karyl Menke F 35-39 32:03 1:53:41 14:10 2:39:54
55 Christina Sharp F 35-39 34:47 2:13:45 26:15 3:14:47
54 Bea Lambert F 45-49 31:46 2:17:09 21:36 3:10:01
45 Helen Crane F 50-54 38:16 1:44:37 15:26 2:38:19
58 MJ Cobaugh F 50-54 46:10 2:34:41 16:30 3:37:21
56 Carol Akright F 60-64 40:00 2:17:39 18:36 3:16:15
9 Jason McClure Clyd <40 28:13 1:15:42 10:33 1:54:28
41 Joseph Inzerillo Clyd <40 30:56 1:45:43 17:56 2:34:25
50 Michael Lucero Clyd <40 27:05 1:59:48 16:20 2:43:13
2 David Fairbanks Clyd >40 21:41 1:07:15 7:57 1:36:53
15 John Gardea Clyd >40 30:09 1:22:10 12:38 2:04:57
29 Allen Thomas Clyd >40 28:15 1:33:30 17:46 2:19:31
52 Lynden Toliver Clyd >40 42:35 1:44:46 19:21 2:46:42
57 Rebecca Murguia Athena 46:04 2:34:47 13:49 3:34:40
28 Jennings/Twitchell Coed Team - 2:03:04 15:55 2:18:59
32 Roman/Jabale/Gutierrez Coed Team 24:24 1:49:42 9:26 2:23:32
40 Vazquez/Fogel Coed Team 35:43 1:45:57 10:21 2:32:01
37 Drayer/White Female Team 32:44 1:48:17 7:29 2:28:30
18 Jennings/Jennings Male Team - 1:56:37 11:01 2:07:38
December 19, 2009
December 18, 2009
2008 year end totals
this was my 2008 year end totals. I'll post 09's at the end of the month
Type Distance Duration
Bike 2447.5 mi 188:13
Run 642.6 mi 121:23
Swim 110230.0 yd 36:32
Swim_TT 11100.0 yd 03:39
Bike_TT 9.5 mi 01:45
Run_TT 47.2 mi 07:54
Brick 1325.2 mi 109:26
Yoga_Pilates_Stretch 00:30
Strength 56:31
Core 37:57
Walk 61.0 mi 17:23
Combination 116.2 mi 16:35
Race 114.3 mi 07:51
BikeTrainer 11.2 mi 00:45
Treadmill 2.7 mi 01:15
Total Duration: 607:39
Type Distance Duration
Bike 2447.5 mi 188:13
Run 642.6 mi 121:23
Swim 110230.0 yd 36:32
Swim_TT 11100.0 yd 03:39
Bike_TT 9.5 mi 01:45
Run_TT 47.2 mi 07:54
Brick 1325.2 mi 109:26
Yoga_Pilates_Stretch 00:30
Strength 56:31
Core 37:57
Walk 61.0 mi 17:23
Combination 116.2 mi 16:35
Race 114.3 mi 07:51
BikeTrainer 11.2 mi 00:45
Treadmill 2.7 mi 01:15
Total Duration: 607:39
December 14, 2009
2010 South West Challenge Series Schedule
The 2010 SOUTHWEST CHALLENGE SERIES Schedule is now out. There are 37 races in the series. There are 13 races within a 2-2.5 hr drive of Albuquerque!!!!!!
PRESIDENT’S DAY DUATHLON
FEBRUARY 13, Saturday
5K Run/30K Bike
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones@us.army.mil
http://www.wsmrmwr.com/ (click on "Bell Gym")
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: January 29/Mail; February 5/fax
or e-mail
NOTE: RACE START AT 0730
MUST be at security gate BEFORE 0530!!
SULLY SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON
MARCH 21, Sunday
3 Mile Run / 15 Mile Bike / 360 Yd Swim
Ryan Baade (432) 857-8792
jbaade@sulross.edu
http://www.sulross.edu/
P.O. Box C-23
Alpine, TX 79832
Race day Registration Allowed
MVTC TRIATHLON
MARCH 28, Sunday
5K Run / 25K Bike / 500M Swim
Don & Genia Shepan (575) 524-7824
DONEUGENIA@aol.com
No website at this time
3007 Ronna Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Early Registration - March 20: Late – March 27;
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
WIND TRIATHLON
APRIL 3, Saturday
7K Run / 35K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones@us.army.mil
http://www.wsmrmwr.com/ (click on "Bell Gym")
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: March 19/Mail; March 26/fax or
e-mail
NOTE: RACE START AT 0730
MUST be at security gate BEFORE 0530!!
RAPTOR DUATHLON
April 11, Sunday
5K Run / 30K Bike
TSgt Michelle Villaflor (575) 572-2527
Michelle.villaflor@holloman.af.mil
http://www.hollomanfss.com/
Domenici Fitness & Sports Center
1051 Connecticut Ave
Holloman AFB, NM 88330
Registration Deadline: April 6 FIRM
SPRING FLING TRIATHLON
(Kids Triathlon Also)
APRIL 18, Sunday
5K Run / 30K Bike / 400Yd Swim
See website for Kid’s Info
Mark Mico (505) 907-7378
Mark@TriSportCoaching.com
http://www.trisportcoaching.com/
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
745 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
ATOMIC MAN DUATHLON
APRIL 25, Sunday
10K Run / 40K Bike / 5K Run (Fat Man)
4K Run / 15K Bike / 4K Run (Little Boy)
Jeff Johnson (505) 662-5834 / Frank Cherne (505) 412-5568
duathlon@ triatomics.org
www.triatomics.org/duathlon
P.O. Box 45
Los Alamos, NM 87544-0045
Registration Deadline: April 24 / No Race Day
USAT SANCTIONED
JAY BENSON TRIATHLON
MAY 9, Sunday
3 Mile Run / 12 Mile Bike / 400M Swim
Paul Walton (505) 837-9400
paulcycling@yahoo.com
website???
6915 Montgomery Blvd. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Registration on Active.com March 2;
Closes At 400 Participants
USAT SANCTIONED
BUFFMAN and SQUEAKY TRIATHLON
MAY 16, Sunday
1500M Swim / 40K Bike / 10K Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
http://www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: May 15 / No Race Day
USAT SANCTIONED
THE DOG HOUSE SPRINT TRIATHLON
MAY 16, Sunday
500M Swim / 17.6 Mile Bike / 3.1 Mile Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
http://www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: May 15 / No Race Day
USAT SANCTIONED
RIO RANCHO DUATHLON
MAY 23, Sunday
10K Run / 40K Bike / 5K Run
james Webster (505) 804-2823
jameswebster@endurance-endeavors.com
http://www.endurance-endeavors.com/
Santa Ana Star Convention Center
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Registration: Online Closes May 21
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
RUIDOSO SPRINT TRIATHLON
MAY 29, Saturday
3.5 Mi Run (paved/trail) / 10 mile bike (road) / 400Yd
Swim (pool)
Frederic Moras (575) 937-7106
rac@valornet.com
http://www.ruidosoathleticclub.com/
Ruidoso Athletic Club
415 Wingfield Street
Ruidoso, NM 88355
Registration Deadline: May 27
No Race Day Registration
MILKMAN TRIATHLON
JUNE 5, Saturday
500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Larry Marshall (575) 734-5415
lmarshall@fbfs.com
http://www.milkmantriathlon.com/
P.O. Box 399
Dexter, NM 88230
Registration Deadline: June 2
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
BEAT THE HEAT TRIATHLON
JUNE 12, Saturday
8K Run / 40K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones@us.army.mil
http://www.wsmrmwr.com/ (click on "Bell Gym")
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: May 28/Mail; June 4/fax or email
NOTE: RACE START AT 0700
MUST be at security gate BEFORE 0500!!
GALLUP TRIATHLON
JUNE 12, Saturday
375 Yd Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Andy Stravers (505) 409-9160
GallupTriathlon@gmail.com
http://www.galluptriathlon.com/
PO Box 1197
Gallup, NM 87305
Registration Deadline: June 8 FIRM
USAT SANCTIONED
CHICK FIL-A TRIATHLON
JUNE 19, Saturday
400Meter Swim / 10 Mile Bike / 5K Run
Mark Garonzik (806) 670-8028
grozzy@clearwire.net
http://www.triatx.com/
PMB 212
3300 Coulter, Ste 3
Amarillo, TX 79106
Registration Deadline: June 6 FIRM / NO Race Day
Registration
NOTE: RACE START AT 0800
Kids cup Triathlon at 1000
USAT SANCTIONED
BUFFALO SPRINGS LAKE IRONMAN 70.3
JUNE 27, Sunday
1.2 Mile Swim / 56 Mile Bike / 13.1 Mile Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
http://www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: June 26
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
TRI-RAIDER SPRINT TRIATHLON
JUNE 27, Sunday
500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
http://www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: June 26
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
GRADY WILLIAMS MEMORIAL FREEDOM DAYS
TRIATHLON
JULY 3, Saturday
1.5k Swim / 10K Run / 40K Bike
Debbie Dusenbery (800) 448-1240
fmncvb@earthlink.net
http://www.farmingtonnm.org/
3041 East Main
Farmington, NM 87402
Registration Deadline: July 2
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
BOTTOMLESS TRIATHLON
JULY 10, Saturday
400M Swim / 12K Bike / 4K Run
Jan Olesinski (505) 624-2698
olesinski@nmmi.edu
http//myweb.cableone.net/janolesinski
900 Mason Dr
Roswell, NM 88201
Registration Deadline: July 6 FIRM
CITY OF LAS CRUCES DUATHLON
JULY 17, Saturday
5K Run / 26 Mile Bike / 5K Run
Claudia Chavez (575) 541-2558
cchavez@las-cruces.org
http://www.las-cruces.org/
P.O. Box 20000
Las Cruces, NM 88004
Race Day Registration Allowed
CITY OF SANTA FE TRIATHLON
JULY 17, Saturday
5K Run / 12 Mile Bike / 400 Meter Swim
Liza Suzanne
Santa Fe Recreation Division (505) 955-4084
lsuzanne@santafenm.gov
http://www.chavezcenter.com/
3221Rodeo Road
Santa Fe, NM
Registration Deadline: July 10 FIRM
NOTE: 6:30 AM Start
USAT SANCTIONED
df RANCH TRIATHLON
JULY 24, Saturday
500M Swim / 14 Mile Bike / 5K Run
David & Karly Bobo (806) 324-7279
FastfeetRacing@aol.com
http://www.fastfeetracing.com/
Mailing: PO Box 50941
Amarillo, TX 79159
Race Location: 326 FM 2035
Sweetwater, TX 79556
Registration Deadline: July 23
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
ODESSA TUMBLEWEED TRIATHLON
JULY 25, Sunday
500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Kim Clinkenbeard (432) 557-5001
getfitwithkim@cableone.net
www.odessaymca.org/Triathlon.htm
3001 East University
Odessa, TX 79762
Registration Deadline: July 24 / Race Day Allowed w/
Increased Fee
USAT SANCTIONED
TALL CITY TRIATHLON
July 31, Saturday
500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Christine Thomas-Beardon (432) 682-2551
cthomas@midlandymca.org
http://www.midlandymca.org/
P.O. Box 954
Midland, TX 79702
Race Day Registration Allowed
SOCORRO CHILE HARVEST TRIATHLON
AUGUST 7, Saturday
400M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Robert Gonzalez (575) 835-8927
ssr@socorro.com
www.socorro.com/ssr/chile
P.O. Box 1508
Socorro, NM 87801
Registration Deadline: July 31 FIRM
USAT SANCTIONED
F-1 TRIATHLON
AUGUST 14, Saturday
800M Swim / 14K Bike / 4K Run / 14K Bike / 4K Run
Jan Olesinski (505) 624-2698
olesinski@nmmi.edu
http//myweb.cableone.net/janolesinski
900 Mason Dr
Roswell, NM 88201
Registration Deadline: August 10 FIRM
LOS ALAMOS TRIATHLON
AUGUST 21, Saturday
20K Bike / 400M Swim / 5K Run
Garry Wolfe (505) 662-8173
garry.wolfe@lacnm.us---lacrec@lacnm.us
www.losalamosnm.us/rec
2760 Canyon RD
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Registration Deadline: August 20 FIRM / No Race Day
WEST MESA CLASSIC TRIATHLON
AUGUST 29, Sunday
800M Swim / 40K Bike / 10K Run
James Webster (505) 804-2823
jameswebster@endurance-endeavors.com
http://www.endurance-endeavors.com/
West Mesa Aquatic Center
Albuquerque, NM 87121
Registration: Online Closes 27 / No Race Day
USAT SANCTIONED
YUCCA TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 4, Saturday
10K Run / 50K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones@us.army.mil
http://www.wsmrmwr.com/ (click on "Bell Gym")
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: August 20/Mail; August 27/fax or
e-mail
NOTE: RACE START AT 0730
MUST be at security gate BEFORE 0530!!
EAGLE IN THE SUN TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 5, Sunday
400M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Gabriela Gallegos (915.433.3439)
Race location:
Tigua Recreation & Wellness Center
RaceElPaso@gmail.com
http://www.raceelpaso.com/
P.O. Box 23208
El Paso, TX 79923
Registration Deadline: Sept. 1 / No Race Day
USAT SANCTIONED
PATRIOT TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 12, Sunday
400 Yd Swim / 25 K Bike / 5K Run
Andie Talmadge (505) 239-4246
andie@fitfundamentals.com
http://www.fitfundamentals.com/
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center / 745 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Registration Deadline: Early---August 1; Late---
September 9; No Race Day
USAT SANCTIONED
SPC COTTON COUNTRY TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 18, Saturday
5K Run / 13 Mile Bike / 300Yd Swim
Dee Dee Odorizzi (806) 716-2236
dodorizzi@southplainscollege.edu
www2.southplainscollege.edu/cottoncountry
South Plains College
1401 College Avenue / Box 201
Levelland, TX 79336
Race Day Registration Allowed
USAT SANCTIONED
ELEPHANT MAN TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 26, Sunday
1 Mile Swim / 26.5 Mile Bike / 6 Mile Run
Kori Mannon (575) 744-0055
kori@valornet.com
http://www.elephantmantriathlon.com/
P.O. Box 492 Elephant Butte, NM 87935
Registration Deadline: September 11 FIRM
USAT SANCTIONED
RAPTOR TRIATHLON
October 10, Sunday
5K Run / 30K Bike /700M Swim
TSgt Michelle Villaflor (575) 572-2527
Michelle.villaflor@holloman.af.mil
http://www.hollomanfss.com/
Domenici Fitness & Sports Center
1051 Connecticut Ave
Holloman AFB, NM 88330
Registration Deadline: October 5 FIRM
The following two races will kick off the 2011
season, and will not count for points in 2010.
JINGLE BELL TRIATHLON
DECEMBER 5, Sunday
5K Run / 25K Bike / 400Yd Swim
Mark Mico (505) 907-7378
Mark@TriSportCoaching.com
http://www.trisportcoaching.com/
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
745 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Closes at 400 entries / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
POLAR BEAR TRIATHLON
DECEMBER 11, Saturday
7k Run / 35K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones@us.army.mil
http://www.wsmrmwr.com/ (click on "Bell Gym")
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
MUST be at security gate BEFORE 0600!!
PRESIDENT’S DAY DUATHLON
FEBRUARY 13, Saturday
5K Run/30K Bike
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones@us.army.mil
http://www.wsmrmwr.com/ (click on "Bell Gym")
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: January 29/Mail; February 5/fax
or e-mail
NOTE: RACE START AT 0730
MUST be at security gate BEFORE 0530!!
SULLY SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON
MARCH 21, Sunday
3 Mile Run / 15 Mile Bike / 360 Yd Swim
Ryan Baade (432) 857-8792
jbaade@sulross.edu
http://www.sulross.edu/
P.O. Box C-23
Alpine, TX 79832
Race day Registration Allowed
MVTC TRIATHLON
MARCH 28, Sunday
5K Run / 25K Bike / 500M Swim
Don & Genia Shepan (575) 524-7824
DONEUGENIA@aol.com
No website at this time
3007 Ronna Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Early Registration - March 20: Late – March 27;
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
WIND TRIATHLON
APRIL 3, Saturday
7K Run / 35K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones@us.army.mil
http://www.wsmrmwr.com/ (click on "Bell Gym")
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: March 19/Mail; March 26/fax or
NOTE: RACE START AT 0730
MUST be at security gate BEFORE 0530!!
RAPTOR DUATHLON
April 11, Sunday
5K Run / 30K Bike
TSgt Michelle Villaflor (575) 572-2527
Michelle.villaflor@holloman.af.mil
http://www.hollomanfss.com/
Domenici Fitness & Sports Center
1051 Connecticut Ave
Holloman AFB, NM 88330
Registration Deadline: April 6 FIRM
SPRING FLING TRIATHLON
(Kids Triathlon Also)
APRIL 18, Sunday
5K Run / 30K Bike / 400Yd Swim
See website for Kid’s Info
Mark Mico (505) 907-7378
Mark@TriSportCoaching.com
http://www.trisportcoaching.com/
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
745 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
ATOMIC MAN DUATHLON
APRIL 25, Sunday
10K Run / 40K Bike / 5K Run (Fat Man)
4K Run / 15K Bike / 4K Run (Little Boy)
Jeff Johnson (505) 662-5834 / Frank Cherne (505) 412-5568
duathlon@ triatomics.org
www.triatomics.org/duathlon
P.O. Box 45
Los Alamos, NM 87544-0045
Registration Deadline: April 24 / No Race Day
USAT SANCTIONED
JAY BENSON TRIATHLON
MAY 9, Sunday
3 Mile Run / 12 Mile Bike / 400M Swim
Paul Walton (505) 837-9400
paulcycling@yahoo.com
website???
6915 Montgomery Blvd. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Registration on Active.com March 2;
Closes At 400 Participants
USAT SANCTIONED
BUFFMAN and SQUEAKY TRIATHLON
MAY 16, Sunday
1500M Swim / 40K Bike / 10K Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
http://www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: May 15 / No Race Day
USAT SANCTIONED
THE DOG HOUSE SPRINT TRIATHLON
MAY 16, Sunday
500M Swim / 17.6 Mile Bike / 3.1 Mile Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
http://www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: May 15 / No Race Day
USAT SANCTIONED
RIO RANCHO DUATHLON
MAY 23, Sunday
10K Run / 40K Bike / 5K Run
james Webster (505) 804-2823
jameswebster@endurance-endeavors.com
http://www.endurance-endeavors.com/
Santa Ana Star Convention Center
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Registration: Online Closes May 21
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
RUIDOSO SPRINT TRIATHLON
MAY 29, Saturday
3.5 Mi Run (paved/trail) / 10 mile bike (road) / 400Yd
Swim (pool)
Frederic Moras (575) 937-7106
rac@valornet.com
http://www.ruidosoathleticclub.com/
Ruidoso Athletic Club
415 Wingfield Street
Ruidoso, NM 88355
Registration Deadline: May 27
No Race Day Registration
MILKMAN TRIATHLON
JUNE 5, Saturday
500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Larry Marshall (575) 734-5415
lmarshall@fbfs.com
http://www.milkmantriathlon.com/
P.O. Box 399
Dexter, NM 88230
Registration Deadline: June 2
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
BEAT THE HEAT TRIATHLON
JUNE 12, Saturday
8K Run / 40K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones@us.army.mil
http://www.wsmrmwr.com/ (click on "Bell Gym")
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: May 28/Mail; June 4/fax or email
NOTE: RACE START AT 0700
MUST be at security gate BEFORE 0500!!
GALLUP TRIATHLON
JUNE 12, Saturday
375 Yd Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Andy Stravers (505) 409-9160
GallupTriathlon@gmail.com
http://www.galluptriathlon.com/
PO Box 1197
Gallup, NM 87305
Registration Deadline: June 8 FIRM
USAT SANCTIONED
CHICK FIL-A TRIATHLON
JUNE 19, Saturday
400Meter Swim / 10 Mile Bike / 5K Run
Mark Garonzik (806) 670-8028
grozzy@clearwire.net
http://www.triatx.com/
PMB 212
3300 Coulter, Ste 3
Amarillo, TX 79106
Registration Deadline: June 6 FIRM / NO Race Day
Registration
NOTE: RACE START AT 0800
Kids cup Triathlon at 1000
USAT SANCTIONED
BUFFALO SPRINGS LAKE IRONMAN 70.3
JUNE 27, Sunday
1.2 Mile Swim / 56 Mile Bike / 13.1 Mile Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
http://www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: June 26
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
TRI-RAIDER SPRINT TRIATHLON
JUNE 27, Sunday
500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
http://www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: June 26
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
GRADY WILLIAMS MEMORIAL FREEDOM DAYS
TRIATHLON
JULY 3, Saturday
1.5k Swim / 10K Run / 40K Bike
Debbie Dusenbery (800) 448-1240
fmncvb@earthlink.net
http://www.farmingtonnm.org/
3041 East Main
Farmington, NM 87402
Registration Deadline: July 2
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
BOTTOMLESS TRIATHLON
JULY 10, Saturday
400M Swim / 12K Bike / 4K Run
Jan Olesinski (505) 624-2698
olesinski@nmmi.edu
http//myweb.cableone.net/janolesinski
900 Mason Dr
Roswell, NM 88201
Registration Deadline: July 6 FIRM
CITY OF LAS CRUCES DUATHLON
JULY 17, Saturday
5K Run / 26 Mile Bike / 5K Run
Claudia Chavez (575) 541-2558
cchavez@las-cruces.org
http://www.las-cruces.org/
P.O. Box 20000
Las Cruces, NM 88004
Race Day Registration Allowed
CITY OF SANTA FE TRIATHLON
JULY 17, Saturday
5K Run / 12 Mile Bike / 400 Meter Swim
Liza Suzanne
Santa Fe Recreation Division (505) 955-4084
lsuzanne@santafenm.gov
http://www.chavezcenter.com/
3221Rodeo Road
Santa Fe, NM
Registration Deadline: July 10 FIRM
NOTE: 6:30 AM Start
USAT SANCTIONED
df RANCH TRIATHLON
JULY 24, Saturday
500M Swim / 14 Mile Bike / 5K Run
David & Karly Bobo (806) 324-7279
FastfeetRacing@aol.com
http://www.fastfeetracing.com/
Mailing: PO Box 50941
Amarillo, TX 79159
Race Location: 326 FM 2035
Sweetwater, TX 79556
Registration Deadline: July 23
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
ODESSA TUMBLEWEED TRIATHLON
JULY 25, Sunday
500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Kim Clinkenbeard (432) 557-5001
getfitwithkim@cableone.net
www.odessaymca.org/Triathlon.htm
3001 East University
Odessa, TX 79762
Registration Deadline: July 24 / Race Day Allowed w/
Increased Fee
USAT SANCTIONED
TALL CITY TRIATHLON
July 31, Saturday
500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Christine Thomas-Beardon (432) 682-2551
cthomas@midlandymca.org
http://www.midlandymca.org/
P.O. Box 954
Midland, TX 79702
Race Day Registration Allowed
SOCORRO CHILE HARVEST TRIATHLON
AUGUST 7, Saturday
400M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Robert Gonzalez (575) 835-8927
ssr@socorro.com
www.socorro.com/ssr/chile
P.O. Box 1508
Socorro, NM 87801
Registration Deadline: July 31 FIRM
USAT SANCTIONED
F-1 TRIATHLON
AUGUST 14, Saturday
800M Swim / 14K Bike / 4K Run / 14K Bike / 4K Run
Jan Olesinski (505) 624-2698
olesinski@nmmi.edu
http//myweb.cableone.net/janolesinski
900 Mason Dr
Roswell, NM 88201
Registration Deadline: August 10 FIRM
LOS ALAMOS TRIATHLON
AUGUST 21, Saturday
20K Bike / 400M Swim / 5K Run
Garry Wolfe (505) 662-8173
garry.wolfe@lacnm.us---lacrec@lacnm.us
www.losalamosnm.us/rec
2760 Canyon RD
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Registration Deadline: August 20 FIRM / No Race Day
WEST MESA CLASSIC TRIATHLON
AUGUST 29, Sunday
800M Swim / 40K Bike / 10K Run
James Webster (505) 804-2823
jameswebster@endurance-endeavors.com
http://www.endurance-endeavors.com/
West Mesa Aquatic Center
Albuquerque, NM 87121
Registration: Online Closes 27 / No Race Day
USAT SANCTIONED
YUCCA TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 4, Saturday
10K Run / 50K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones@us.army.mil
http://www.wsmrmwr.com/ (click on "Bell Gym")
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: August 20/Mail; August 27/fax or
NOTE: RACE START AT 0730
MUST be at security gate BEFORE 0530!!
EAGLE IN THE SUN TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 5, Sunday
400M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Gabriela Gallegos (915.433.3439)
Race location:
Tigua Recreation & Wellness Center
RaceElPaso@gmail.com
http://www.raceelpaso.com/
P.O. Box 23208
El Paso, TX 79923
Registration Deadline: Sept. 1 / No Race Day
USAT SANCTIONED
PATRIOT TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 12, Sunday
400 Yd Swim / 25 K Bike / 5K Run
Andie Talmadge (505) 239-4246
andie@fitfundamentals.com
http://www.fitfundamentals.com/
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center / 745 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Registration Deadline: Early---August 1; Late---
September 9; No Race Day
USAT SANCTIONED
SPC COTTON COUNTRY TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 18, Saturday
5K Run / 13 Mile Bike / 300Yd Swim
Dee Dee Odorizzi (806) 716-2236
dodorizzi@southplainscollege.edu
www2.southplainscollege.edu/cottoncountry
South Plains College
1401 College Avenue / Box 201
Levelland, TX 79336
Race Day Registration Allowed
USAT SANCTIONED
ELEPHANT MAN TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 26, Sunday
1 Mile Swim / 26.5 Mile Bike / 6 Mile Run
Kori Mannon (575) 744-0055
kori@valornet.com
http://www.elephantmantriathlon.com/
P.O. Box 492 Elephant Butte, NM 87935
Registration Deadline: September 11 FIRM
USAT SANCTIONED
RAPTOR TRIATHLON
October 10, Sunday
5K Run / 30K Bike /700M Swim
TSgt Michelle Villaflor (575) 572-2527
Michelle.villaflor@holloman.af.mil
http://www.hollomanfss.com/
Domenici Fitness & Sports Center
1051 Connecticut Ave
Holloman AFB, NM 88330
Registration Deadline: October 5 FIRM
The following two races will kick off the 2011
season, and will not count for points in 2010.
JINGLE BELL TRIATHLON
DECEMBER 5, Sunday
5K Run / 25K Bike / 400Yd Swim
Mark Mico (505) 907-7378
Mark@TriSportCoaching.com
http://www.trisportcoaching.com/
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
745 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Closes at 400 entries / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED
POLAR BEAR TRIATHLON
DECEMBER 11, Saturday
7k Run / 35K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones@us.army.mil
http://www.wsmrmwr.com/ (click on "Bell Gym")
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
MUST be at security gate BEFORE 0600!!
December 12, 2009
2009 South West Challenge Series results
Here is the South West Challenge Series year end results. I took 2nd place Clydesdale 39 & under
Name Place Category Points Total (# of Races)
Alyssa Higgs Champion Under 20 Female 41.25 (4)
Josh Gordon Champion Under 20 Male 82.25 (17)
Rance Irvin Second Under 20 Male 61.00 (6)
Arthur Schwalm Third Under 20 Male 10.00 (5)
Paige Kinucan Champion 20-24 Female 53.00 (6)
Aubrey Blair-Pattison Second 20-24 Female 50.00 (5)
Amy Martin Third 20-24 Female 34.00 (4)
Kaye Elridge 20-24 Female 30.00 (4)
Thomas Duggan Champion 20-24 Male 47.00 (5)
Blake Bednarz Second 20-24 Male 46.50 (5)
Paul Ward Third 20-24 Male 40.00 (4)
Andrew Dominguez 20-24 Male 36.00 (4)
Isaac Garcia 20-24 Male 22.00 (4)
Jessica McClay Champion 25-29 Female 51.00 (6)
Rebecca Galvan Second 25-29 Female 49.00 (5)
Ashley Messoline Third 25-29 Female 40.00 (4)
Lindsey Babington 25-29 Female 34.00 (6)
Jason Atkinson Champion 25-29 Male 59.25 (6)
Kyle Wackenheim Second 25-29 Male 58.00 (8)
Brandon Wells Third 25-29 Male 47.00 (5)
Jose Luis Reygada 25-29 Male 45.00 (7)
Paul Hunton 25-29 Male 29.00 (6)
Matt Wall 25-29 Male 41.00 (5)
Caleb Beck 25-29 Male 36.00 (5)
Bjoern Zeinert 25-29 Male 31.00 (5)
Justin Newcomer 25-29 Male 39.00 (4)
Trisha Stavinoha Champion 30-34 Female 57.00 (6)
Terry Moore Second 30-34 Female 40.25 (4)
Jane Pilger Third 30-34 Female 40.00 (5)
Dina Pesenson 30-34 Female 37.00 (5)
Meredith Schoenfeld 30-34 Female 31,00 (4)
Delania Sather 30-34 Female 30.875 (4)
Anna Caldarella 30-34 Female 24.00 (4)
Daniel Peregrino Champion 30-34 Male 72.00 (8)
David Liotta Second 30-34 Male 60.50 (10)
Cory Adair Third 30-34 Male 58.75 (11)
Jeff Forney 30-34 Male 43.00 (5)
Gregory Gonzales 30-34 Male 37.00 (5)
Damon Chase 30-34 Male 31.00 (5)
Carlos Vicencio 30-34 Male 41.25 (4)
Scott Valdez 30-34 Male 35.00 (4)
Michael Peregrino 30-34 Male 32.00 (4)
Benjamin Davis 30-34 Male 28.00 (4)
Keith Clayton 30-34 Male 25.00 (4)
Lance Lunsford 30-34 Male 16.00 (4)
Sarah Heredia Champion 35-39 Female 63.25 (9)
Lisa Lawson Second 35-39 Female 52.00 (7)
Kimberly Arroyo Third 35-39 Female 42.00 (6)
Tricia Romesburg 35-39 Female 21.00 (5)
Kori Mannon 35-39 Female 39.00 (4)
Anne O’Neill 35-39 Female 39.00 (4)
Michelle Giese 35-39 Female 22.00 (4)
Robert Browning Champion 35-39 Male 66.125 (9)
Alberto Lugo Second 35-39 Male 63.00 (7)
Paul Guiterrez Third 35-39 Male 56.00 (8)
Mark Trejtnar 35-39 Male 52.00 (7)
Todd Fiske 35-39 Male 29.00 (6)
Clay Moseley 35-39 Male 50.00 (5)
Todd Pilger 35-39 Male 23.00 (5)
Hector Tovar 35-39 Male 39.00 (4)
James Webster 35-39 Male 34.00 (4)
Elvin Porflit 35-39 Male 32.00 (4)
Joseph Weiss 35-39 Male 24.00 (4)
Michi Seagrist Champion 40-44 Female 49.00 (6)
Char Latham Second 40-44 Female 35.00 (4)
Tammy Pluym Third 40-44 Female 26.00 (4)
Diane Gaetz 40-44 Female 22.00 (5)
Andie Talmadge 40-44 Female 15.00 (4)
Jim Kehrle Champion 40-44 Male 70.00 (8)
Gilberto Heredia Second 40-44 Male 58.25 (13)
Jess Lilley Third 40-44 Male 53.00 (7)
David Sharp 40-44 Male 51.00 (7)
Salvador Perches 40-44 Male 39.00 (7)
Carlos Escobar 40-44 Male 35.00 (7)
Cody Miller 40-44 Male 43.00 (6)
Cid Lopez 40-44 Male 50.00 (5)
Jaime Dispenza 40-44 Male 47.00 (5)
Heath Pennell 40-44 Male 46.00 (5)
Ken Gordon 40-44 Male 29.00 (5)
Oliver Bartel 40-44 Male 30.00 (4)
Edgar Gandara 40-44 Male 20.00 (4)
Matthew Martinez 40-44 Male 17.00 (4)
Sarah Crewe Champion 45-49 Female 77.125 (8)
Treca Boney Second 45-49 Female 75.75 (11)
Christina Behr-Andres Third 45-49 Female 62.25 (13)
Karen Williams 45-49 Female 47.00 (8)
Naomi Finson 45-49 Female 57.00 (7)
Tammi O’Rear 45-49 Female 49.00 (7)
Noelle Sharp 45-49 Female 40.00 (7)
Teri Redman 45-49 Female 36.00 (5)
Laura Bernal 45-49 Female 34.00 (5)
Alisa Lauer 45-49 Female 31.00 (4)
Cathy Pfeifer 45-49 Female 24.00 (4)
Pauline Atkinson 45-49 Female 22.00 (4)
Chandler Liberty 45-49 Female 16.00 (4)
Bobby Gonzales Champion 45-49 Male 80.125 (8)
Robert Dominguez Second 45-49 Male 66.25 (9)
Rod Burgett Third 45-49 Male 64.75 (9)
Stuart Crane 45-49 Male 58.00 (12)
Curtis Boyd 45-49 Male 64.00 (8)
Paul Zetocha 45-49 Male 45.00 (8)
Shane Cleveland 45-49 Male 51.00 (5)
Ted Romero 45-49 Male 42.00 (5)
Gary Fields 45-49 Male 40.00 (5)
Torsten Rohde 45-49 Male 13.125 (5)
Dave Deyoung 45-49 Male 32.00 (4)
Randy Miller 45-49 Male 32.00 (4)
Michael Giudicissi 45-49 Male 15.00 (4)
Robert R. Gonzales 45-49 Male 12.00 (4)
Jean Herbert Champion 50-54 Female 81.625 (14)
Marti Greer Second 50-54 Female 75.00 (12)
Helen Crane Third 50-54 Female 74.00 (12)
Kate Simon 50-54 Female 48.00 (5)
Nancy Fortin 50-54 Female 47.00 )
Peggy Clews 50-54 Female 34.00 (5)
Beth Sofchalk 50-54 Female 24.00 (5)
Amy Rehfeld 50-54 Female 20.00 (4)
Greg Southard Champion 50-54 Male 50.00 (7)
Patrick Hall Second 50-54 Male 46.00 (6)
Mike Slattery Third 50-54 Male 39.00 (4)
Mike Torneby 50-54 Male 26.00 (7)
Bradly Collins 50-54 Male 28.00 (6)
Jules Simon 50-54 Male 32.00 (5)
Jim Cusic 50-54 Male 21.00 (5)
Charles Farrar 50-54 Male 37.00 (4)
John Jackson 50-54 Male 29.00 (4)
Thom Stein 50-54 Male 28.00 (4)
Mariana Balsiger Champion 55-59 Female 80.25 (9)
Kathy Foucar Second 55-59 Female 59.00 (6)
Barbara Rivers Third 55-59 Female 51.00 (6)
Christine Glidden 55-59 Female 49.00 (6)
Debra Wess 55-59 Female 28.00 (4)
Carl Armstrong Champion 55-59 Male 82.75 (14)
Scott Darling Second 55-59 Male 78.25 (13)
Mark Balsiger Third 55-59 Male 77.75 (11)
George Marck 55-59 Male 73.00 (8)
Scott Myerly 55-59 Male 55.00 (7)
Richard Jaramillo 55-59 Male 34.00 (5)
Alberto Rodriguez 55-59 Male 33.00 (4)
Carol Akright Champion 60-64 Female 52.00 (6)
Kris Fullmer Second 60-64 Female 41.00 (5)
Lynette Napier Third 60-64 Female 35.00 (4)
Flip Lyle Champion 60-64 Male 79.50 (10)
Miguel Sanchez Second 60-64 Male 56.00 (6)
Tom Martin Third 60-64 Male 53.00 (7)
L.W. Goddard 60-64 Male 47.00 (5)
Ted Freedman 60-64 Male 38.00 (4)
Jim Walker 60-64 Male 36.00 (4)
John Hocker 60-64 Male 31.00 (4)
William Bearden 60-64 Male 27.00 (4)
Mike Cornelison 60-64 Male 27.00 (4)
Carole Cook Champion 65-69 Female 51.00 (5)
Jerry Shere Champion 65-69 Male 49.00 (5)
Mike Greer Champion 70-74 Male 81.625 (14)
John LeRoy Second 70-74 Male 81.25 (8)
Richard Park Third 70-74 Male 58.00 (6)
Max Light 70-74 Male 48.00 (5)
Sara Hall Champion Athena 77.75 (15)
Misty Pilgrim Second Athena 67.375 (10)
George Ferland Champion Clydesdales Under 40 84.00 (8)
Cody Hanson Second Clydesdales Under 40 80.75 (11)
Jason McClure Third Clydesdales Under 40 73.00 (8)
Gregory Gouveia Clydesdales Under 40 72.875 (7)
R.B. Nichols Clydesdales Under 40 37.00 (4)
Alex Garcia Clydesdales Under 40 33.00 (4)
Brian Pilgrim Champion Clydesdales 40+ 79.25 (9)
Greg Garcia Second Clydesdales 40+ 67.00 (8)
E.P. Higgs Third Clydesdales 40+ 50.125 (6)
John Gardea Clydesdales 40+ 48.875 (6)
Ernie Rodriguez Clydesdales 40+ 38.00 (6)
Felix Hinojosa Clydesdales 40+ 43.00 (5)
Kurt Schwalm Clydesdales 40+ 25.00 (5)
Shannon Himango Clydesdales 40+ 34.00 (4)
Todd Ritterbush Clydesdales 40+ 30.00 (4)
Name Place Category Points Total (# of Races)
Alyssa Higgs Champion Under 20 Female 41.25 (4)
Josh Gordon Champion Under 20 Male 82.25 (17)
Rance Irvin Second Under 20 Male 61.00 (6)
Arthur Schwalm Third Under 20 Male 10.00 (5)
Paige Kinucan Champion 20-24 Female 53.00 (6)
Aubrey Blair-Pattison Second 20-24 Female 50.00 (5)
Amy Martin Third 20-24 Female 34.00 (4)
Kaye Elridge 20-24 Female 30.00 (4)
Thomas Duggan Champion 20-24 Male 47.00 (5)
Blake Bednarz Second 20-24 Male 46.50 (5)
Paul Ward Third 20-24 Male 40.00 (4)
Andrew Dominguez 20-24 Male 36.00 (4)
Isaac Garcia 20-24 Male 22.00 (4)
Jessica McClay Champion 25-29 Female 51.00 (6)
Rebecca Galvan Second 25-29 Female 49.00 (5)
Ashley Messoline Third 25-29 Female 40.00 (4)
Lindsey Babington 25-29 Female 34.00 (6)
Jason Atkinson Champion 25-29 Male 59.25 (6)
Kyle Wackenheim Second 25-29 Male 58.00 (8)
Brandon Wells Third 25-29 Male 47.00 (5)
Jose Luis Reygada 25-29 Male 45.00 (7)
Paul Hunton 25-29 Male 29.00 (6)
Matt Wall 25-29 Male 41.00 (5)
Caleb Beck 25-29 Male 36.00 (5)
Bjoern Zeinert 25-29 Male 31.00 (5)
Justin Newcomer 25-29 Male 39.00 (4)
Trisha Stavinoha Champion 30-34 Female 57.00 (6)
Terry Moore Second 30-34 Female 40.25 (4)
Jane Pilger Third 30-34 Female 40.00 (5)
Dina Pesenson 30-34 Female 37.00 (5)
Meredith Schoenfeld 30-34 Female 31,00 (4)
Delania Sather 30-34 Female 30.875 (4)
Anna Caldarella 30-34 Female 24.00 (4)
Daniel Peregrino Champion 30-34 Male 72.00 (8)
David Liotta Second 30-34 Male 60.50 (10)
Cory Adair Third 30-34 Male 58.75 (11)
Jeff Forney 30-34 Male 43.00 (5)
Gregory Gonzales 30-34 Male 37.00 (5)
Damon Chase 30-34 Male 31.00 (5)
Carlos Vicencio 30-34 Male 41.25 (4)
Scott Valdez 30-34 Male 35.00 (4)
Michael Peregrino 30-34 Male 32.00 (4)
Benjamin Davis 30-34 Male 28.00 (4)
Keith Clayton 30-34 Male 25.00 (4)
Lance Lunsford 30-34 Male 16.00 (4)
Sarah Heredia Champion 35-39 Female 63.25 (9)
Lisa Lawson Second 35-39 Female 52.00 (7)
Kimberly Arroyo Third 35-39 Female 42.00 (6)
Tricia Romesburg 35-39 Female 21.00 (5)
Kori Mannon 35-39 Female 39.00 (4)
Anne O’Neill 35-39 Female 39.00 (4)
Michelle Giese 35-39 Female 22.00 (4)
Robert Browning Champion 35-39 Male 66.125 (9)
Alberto Lugo Second 35-39 Male 63.00 (7)
Paul Guiterrez Third 35-39 Male 56.00 (8)
Mark Trejtnar 35-39 Male 52.00 (7)
Todd Fiske 35-39 Male 29.00 (6)
Clay Moseley 35-39 Male 50.00 (5)
Todd Pilger 35-39 Male 23.00 (5)
Hector Tovar 35-39 Male 39.00 (4)
James Webster 35-39 Male 34.00 (4)
Elvin Porflit 35-39 Male 32.00 (4)
Joseph Weiss 35-39 Male 24.00 (4)
Michi Seagrist Champion 40-44 Female 49.00 (6)
Char Latham Second 40-44 Female 35.00 (4)
Tammy Pluym Third 40-44 Female 26.00 (4)
Diane Gaetz 40-44 Female 22.00 (5)
Andie Talmadge 40-44 Female 15.00 (4)
Jim Kehrle Champion 40-44 Male 70.00 (8)
Gilberto Heredia Second 40-44 Male 58.25 (13)
Jess Lilley Third 40-44 Male 53.00 (7)
David Sharp 40-44 Male 51.00 (7)
Salvador Perches 40-44 Male 39.00 (7)
Carlos Escobar 40-44 Male 35.00 (7)
Cody Miller 40-44 Male 43.00 (6)
Cid Lopez 40-44 Male 50.00 (5)
Jaime Dispenza 40-44 Male 47.00 (5)
Heath Pennell 40-44 Male 46.00 (5)
Ken Gordon 40-44 Male 29.00 (5)
Oliver Bartel 40-44 Male 30.00 (4)
Edgar Gandara 40-44 Male 20.00 (4)
Matthew Martinez 40-44 Male 17.00 (4)
Sarah Crewe Champion 45-49 Female 77.125 (8)
Treca Boney Second 45-49 Female 75.75 (11)
Christina Behr-Andres Third 45-49 Female 62.25 (13)
Karen Williams 45-49 Female 47.00 (8)
Naomi Finson 45-49 Female 57.00 (7)
Tammi O’Rear 45-49 Female 49.00 (7)
Noelle Sharp 45-49 Female 40.00 (7)
Teri Redman 45-49 Female 36.00 (5)
Laura Bernal 45-49 Female 34.00 (5)
Alisa Lauer 45-49 Female 31.00 (4)
Cathy Pfeifer 45-49 Female 24.00 (4)
Pauline Atkinson 45-49 Female 22.00 (4)
Chandler Liberty 45-49 Female 16.00 (4)
Bobby Gonzales Champion 45-49 Male 80.125 (8)
Robert Dominguez Second 45-49 Male 66.25 (9)
Rod Burgett Third 45-49 Male 64.75 (9)
Stuart Crane 45-49 Male 58.00 (12)
Curtis Boyd 45-49 Male 64.00 (8)
Paul Zetocha 45-49 Male 45.00 (8)
Shane Cleveland 45-49 Male 51.00 (5)
Ted Romero 45-49 Male 42.00 (5)
Gary Fields 45-49 Male 40.00 (5)
Torsten Rohde 45-49 Male 13.125 (5)
Dave Deyoung 45-49 Male 32.00 (4)
Randy Miller 45-49 Male 32.00 (4)
Michael Giudicissi 45-49 Male 15.00 (4)
Robert R. Gonzales 45-49 Male 12.00 (4)
Jean Herbert Champion 50-54 Female 81.625 (14)
Marti Greer Second 50-54 Female 75.00 (12)
Helen Crane Third 50-54 Female 74.00 (12)
Kate Simon 50-54 Female 48.00 (5)
Nancy Fortin 50-54 Female 47.00 )
Peggy Clews 50-54 Female 34.00 (5)
Beth Sofchalk 50-54 Female 24.00 (5)
Amy Rehfeld 50-54 Female 20.00 (4)
Greg Southard Champion 50-54 Male 50.00 (7)
Patrick Hall Second 50-54 Male 46.00 (6)
Mike Slattery Third 50-54 Male 39.00 (4)
Mike Torneby 50-54 Male 26.00 (7)
Bradly Collins 50-54 Male 28.00 (6)
Jules Simon 50-54 Male 32.00 (5)
Jim Cusic 50-54 Male 21.00 (5)
Charles Farrar 50-54 Male 37.00 (4)
John Jackson 50-54 Male 29.00 (4)
Thom Stein 50-54 Male 28.00 (4)
Mariana Balsiger Champion 55-59 Female 80.25 (9)
Kathy Foucar Second 55-59 Female 59.00 (6)
Barbara Rivers Third 55-59 Female 51.00 (6)
Christine Glidden 55-59 Female 49.00 (6)
Debra Wess 55-59 Female 28.00 (4)
Carl Armstrong Champion 55-59 Male 82.75 (14)
Scott Darling Second 55-59 Male 78.25 (13)
Mark Balsiger Third 55-59 Male 77.75 (11)
George Marck 55-59 Male 73.00 (8)
Scott Myerly 55-59 Male 55.00 (7)
Richard Jaramillo 55-59 Male 34.00 (5)
Alberto Rodriguez 55-59 Male 33.00 (4)
Carol Akright Champion 60-64 Female 52.00 (6)
Kris Fullmer Second 60-64 Female 41.00 (5)
Lynette Napier Third 60-64 Female 35.00 (4)
Flip Lyle Champion 60-64 Male 79.50 (10)
Miguel Sanchez Second 60-64 Male 56.00 (6)
Tom Martin Third 60-64 Male 53.00 (7)
L.W. Goddard 60-64 Male 47.00 (5)
Ted Freedman 60-64 Male 38.00 (4)
Jim Walker 60-64 Male 36.00 (4)
John Hocker 60-64 Male 31.00 (4)
William Bearden 60-64 Male 27.00 (4)
Mike Cornelison 60-64 Male 27.00 (4)
Carole Cook Champion 65-69 Female 51.00 (5)
Jerry Shere Champion 65-69 Male 49.00 (5)
Mike Greer Champion 70-74 Male 81.625 (14)
John LeRoy Second 70-74 Male 81.25 (8)
Richard Park Third 70-74 Male 58.00 (6)
Max Light 70-74 Male 48.00 (5)
Sara Hall Champion Athena 77.75 (15)
Misty Pilgrim Second Athena 67.375 (10)
George Ferland Champion Clydesdales Under 40 84.00 (8)
Cody Hanson Second Clydesdales Under 40 80.75 (11)
Jason McClure Third Clydesdales Under 40 73.00 (8)
Gregory Gouveia Clydesdales Under 40 72.875 (7)
R.B. Nichols Clydesdales Under 40 37.00 (4)
Alex Garcia Clydesdales Under 40 33.00 (4)
Brian Pilgrim Champion Clydesdales 40+ 79.25 (9)
Greg Garcia Second Clydesdales 40+ 67.00 (8)
E.P. Higgs Third Clydesdales 40+ 50.125 (6)
John Gardea Clydesdales 40+ 48.875 (6)
Ernie Rodriguez Clydesdales 40+ 38.00 (6)
Felix Hinojosa Clydesdales 40+ 43.00 (5)
Kurt Schwalm Clydesdales 40+ 25.00 (5)
Shannon Himango Clydesdales 40+ 34.00 (4)
Todd Ritterbush Clydesdales 40+ 30.00 (4)
December 08, 2009
Polar Bear triathlon & the Jingle Bell triathlon race reports
The start of the Polar Bear triathlon was 20 degrees. This was a reverse triathlon so the run was first. Most people at this race were bundled up like Eskimos. I chose to race with the bare minimum to save time in transition. I wore gloves, ear muffs, cycling pants, & a sleeveless triathlon shirt. That's right; I wore a sleeveless light weight triathlon shirt. I was the only one who didn't have on heavy duty long sleeve shirts & jackets:)
As usual my adrenalin takes over at the start & I jumped off the start line like I was shot out of a cannon. I got control of myself by the half mile mark of the run & settle into a more maintainable pace. Usually at that point is when the really fast triathletes pass me. That didn't happen that day. By the 1 mile mark I was still in the top 8 & by the end of the 5K run I was in 11th.
I was still somewhat surprised when I entered T-1 that most of the bikes were still racked. That means they were still on the run course, & most importantly they were still behind me! I had a fast transition time & passed 1 person before we got out onto the run course, which put me in 10th place overall. I felt great about my placing so far because I have been really working on my cycling these last few months. That should be my strength that day. It was a 40 kilometer bike (approximately 25.5 miles) & so cold on the course my Gatorade bottle froze to the point where I couldn't get any fluid out! On the bike course one person named Bobby passed me, but more importantly I passed 5! I got off the bike in 6th place.
Bobby was my closest competitor in front of me; he was over 2 minutes ahead of me going into T-2. I knew since I raced with so few clothes on I'd make up a lot of time in T-2 compared to everyone else who had on a lot of cold weather gear. I jumped into the pool about 25 meters behind Bobby, having made up about a minute & a half in T-2. It was a battle in the pool, but at the 200 meter mark I passed Bobby. I was able to maintain a fast enough of a swim to prevent anyone else from passing me & finishing 5th place overall & 1st place in the 30-34 age group.
The next day was the Jingle Bell triathlon. I'll save you the gory details. Essentially my legs were trashed from the race the day before. I had what felt like a really slow race, but ended up gut checking the 2nd half of the bike to pull myself into 31st place overall. In the water I got really aggressive & used my heavier frame to take control & make up a lot of time. I passed 6 people in the 400 meter swim & placed 25th overall.
Finishing in 5th overall, 1st AG in the Polar Bear & 25th overall & 3rd place AG for the Jingle Bell when my legs were fatigued was even better than I had hoped. That gives me a 10 point & an 8th place finish for the South West Challenge Series. 18 points now has me in first place in the 35-39 Age Group. There are some REALLY fast 35-39's, so we'll see if I can hold onto the top spot in the series. I'll keep you updated :)
As usual my adrenalin takes over at the start & I jumped off the start line like I was shot out of a cannon. I got control of myself by the half mile mark of the run & settle into a more maintainable pace. Usually at that point is when the really fast triathletes pass me. That didn't happen that day. By the 1 mile mark I was still in the top 8 & by the end of the 5K run I was in 11th.
I was still somewhat surprised when I entered T-1 that most of the bikes were still racked. That means they were still on the run course, & most importantly they were still behind me! I had a fast transition time & passed 1 person before we got out onto the run course, which put me in 10th place overall. I felt great about my placing so far because I have been really working on my cycling these last few months. That should be my strength that day. It was a 40 kilometer bike (approximately 25.5 miles) & so cold on the course my Gatorade bottle froze to the point where I couldn't get any fluid out! On the bike course one person named Bobby passed me, but more importantly I passed 5! I got off the bike in 6th place.
Bobby was my closest competitor in front of me; he was over 2 minutes ahead of me going into T-2. I knew since I raced with so few clothes on I'd make up a lot of time in T-2 compared to everyone else who had on a lot of cold weather gear. I jumped into the pool about 25 meters behind Bobby, having made up about a minute & a half in T-2. It was a battle in the pool, but at the 200 meter mark I passed Bobby. I was able to maintain a fast enough of a swim to prevent anyone else from passing me & finishing 5th place overall & 1st place in the 30-34 age group.
The next day was the Jingle Bell triathlon. I'll save you the gory details. Essentially my legs were trashed from the race the day before. I had what felt like a really slow race, but ended up gut checking the 2nd half of the bike to pull myself into 31st place overall. In the water I got really aggressive & used my heavier frame to take control & make up a lot of time. I passed 6 people in the 400 meter swim & placed 25th overall.
Finishing in 5th overall, 1st AG in the Polar Bear & 25th overall & 3rd place AG for the Jingle Bell when my legs were fatigued was even better than I had hoped. That gives me a 10 point & an 8th place finish for the South West Challenge Series. 18 points now has me in first place in the 35-39 Age Group. There are some REALLY fast 35-39's, so we'll see if I can hold onto the top spot in the series. I'll keep you updated :)
December 03, 2009
tough compatition
A couple years ago I raced in the 30-34 AG, I ended up winning first place in the South West Series AG that year. I figured I'd be going against the same people. There are a few more HIGH quality competitors in the 35-39 AG than I wasn't aware I'd be racing against this year. I'm still motivated to go out & show them what I'm made of, but I am in a state of awe over who I'll be racing against this season. Here's a few.
Browning, Robert L 1st place South West Series 09
Lugo, Alberto 2nd place South West Series 09
Gutierrez, Paul 3rd place South West Series 09
Trejtnar, Mark 4th place South West Series 09
James Webster (X-pro cyclist who is crazy fast)
Moseley, Clay. A pro level triathlete & local legend!
Tovar, Hector (Only person to beat Clay Mosely in a race last year)
Murray, Bobby
Armstrong, Michael
I looked over the last 3 years & the third place athlete took 3rd in the South West with the following year end points:
2009- 56 points. an averag of 7 points, or 4th place in each of 8 races
2008- 59 points. an averag of 7.3 points per race, or a little less than 3rd place in each of 8 races
2007- 53 points. an averag of 6.6 points per race, or a little less than 4th place in each of 8 races
Browning, Robert L 1st place South West Series 09
Lugo, Alberto 2nd place South West Series 09
Gutierrez, Paul 3rd place South West Series 09
Trejtnar, Mark 4th place South West Series 09
James Webster (X-pro cyclist who is crazy fast)
Moseley, Clay. A pro level triathlete & local legend!
Tovar, Hector (Only person to beat Clay Mosely in a race last year)
Murray, Bobby
Armstrong, Michael
I looked over the last 3 years & the third place athlete took 3rd in the South West with the following year end points:
2009- 56 points. an averag of 7 points, or 4th place in each of 8 races
2008- 59 points. an averag of 7.3 points per race, or a little less than 3rd place in each of 8 races
2007- 53 points. an averag of 6.6 points per race, or a little less than 4th place in each of 8 races
December 02, 2009
my 1st 2 races of the season, a new AG, & illness
There's only been 2 other times I've been more exited about racing than I am for this weekends races. This weekend I will be competing in the first 2 races of the 2010 triathlon/duathlon season. The Polar Bear triathlon in White Sands Missile Range NM on Saterday & the Jingle Bell triathlon in Rio Rancho NM on Sunday. Yup, you read that correctly, they will be on back to back mornings. I've never raced on back to back mornings before, that in of itself is exciting & will be a great challenge.
This will be my first year competing in the hardest age group, the 35-39 AG. I'm hoping to place top 3 in the South West in that division. Competing in the South West Challenge Series 35-39 AG will be the toughest multisport goal I've atempted to date, & it all starts this weekend, with these 2 races. To say I'm pumped up would be a vast understatement.
I started training exclusively for this weekend back in Sept after I completed the Redman half Iron distance triathlon. The training for this weekend has been completely different from the training I have done in years past. All of my training has been shorter distances doing a lot of intervals on hills & speed work.
My training up until a week ago was doing great. I was building a lot of streangth & explosiveness. Last week my entire family, myself included got the flue. Last night was the worst of it. I'm feeling much better today & am hoping that I can heal up quickly. If I'm not well this weekend....tough. I'll still go out & push my limits in both races. I can't control the conditions in which I race, the one thing I can control is wheather or not I allow the conditions to affect me. Regardless how I feel, I will push myself as hard as I am capable of. I 'm looking foreward to this weekends racing & the opertunity to test my limits.
This weekends triathlons will be my 54th & 55th multisport races since I completed my first one Sept 1st 2004.
My current weight is 212. I'm hoping to be at or close to 200 pounds by April.
Wish me luck! & thanks for reading.
This will be my first year competing in the hardest age group, the 35-39 AG. I'm hoping to place top 3 in the South West in that division. Competing in the South West Challenge Series 35-39 AG will be the toughest multisport goal I've atempted to date, & it all starts this weekend, with these 2 races. To say I'm pumped up would be a vast understatement.
I started training exclusively for this weekend back in Sept after I completed the Redman half Iron distance triathlon. The training for this weekend has been completely different from the training I have done in years past. All of my training has been shorter distances doing a lot of intervals on hills & speed work.
My training up until a week ago was doing great. I was building a lot of streangth & explosiveness. Last week my entire family, myself included got the flue. Last night was the worst of it. I'm feeling much better today & am hoping that I can heal up quickly. If I'm not well this weekend....tough. I'll still go out & push my limits in both races. I can't control the conditions in which I race, the one thing I can control is wheather or not I allow the conditions to affect me. Regardless how I feel, I will push myself as hard as I am capable of. I 'm looking foreward to this weekends racing & the opertunity to test my limits.
This weekends triathlons will be my 54th & 55th multisport races since I completed my first one Sept 1st 2004.
My current weight is 212. I'm hoping to be at or close to 200 pounds by April.
Wish me luck! & thanks for reading.
December 01, 2009
cold weather training
I stole this article from Active.com.
The degree to which the following bodily responses occur depends heavily on many factors: air temperature, wind chill, weather conditions, body type, clothing worn, sport, intensity, and other minor variables. There's a big difference between 20 degrees and 60 degrees, even if you Californians think 60 feels like 20.
1. Glycogen Stores Are Depleted Quicker
Energy to fuel your muscles for a workout comes from glycogen stores. During exercise in the cold, muscles may require more energy at a faster rate, leaving you vulnerable to fatiguing quicker. This is the case if you start shivering—involuntary muscle contractions—or if you exert yourself harder, perhaps by not resting or taking breaks.
Both are forms of increased metabolic heat production and are meant to offset heat loss by generating heat, and the more muscles recruited the more glycogen stores diminish, all while your workout still requires and uses substantial glycogen stores.
What this means to you: Glycogen stores come primarily from carbohydrate consumption, which means you need ample carbs before, during and after workouts in the cold or fatigue could hit faster than you'd like. If enough energy is exerted, you could be more tired than usual for the rest of the day.
Note: That roughly 30-minute window after training is especially important to refuel muscles, as it aids in a faster recovery. Also important: Don't allow shivering to get out of control. This is a sign of hypothermia setting in, and it's best to stop training and get warm if that's the case.
2. Sweat Happens
Just because it's cold doesn't mean you stop sweating. Exercise = metabolic heat production = perspiration. This is where attire becomes important: If clothing becomes wet or dampened it loses its insulation properties. In cycling, where speeds are generally greater than running and thus a greater wind chill is generated, proper layering is especially important.
However, if workout intensity is high enough, metabolic heat production and other physiological factors should keep your core temperature from dangerously dropping. And don't forget about swimming: Water submersion can cause even more rapid heat loss than land sports via conduction and convection.
What this means to you: It's when you stop working out that's risky—heat production decreases and sweaty clothes can turn into freezing clothes. Therefore, post-workout planning is key.
Some clothing tips: More layers are better for insulation rather than one thick layer, and base layer—material should not act like a sponge. Also, shoot for form-fitting attire to prevent your warm air from escaping and cold air flushing in. In water, a wetsuit is an option. So is a shorter swim.
3. Dehydration Is Possible, so Drink up
Cold weather can depress feelings of thirst, so even though you may not crave a big swig of a sports drink every 20 minutes like you do when it's 85 degrees out your body still needs it. Several factors unique to cold-weather exercise can cause dehydration.
As mentioned, you still sweat, and some of that may evaporate in cold air leaving you unaware of the extent of perspiration. In addition, fluid is lost through humidified breath in cold weather, and the body may also produce increased amounts of urine in the cold—eventually leading to dehydration. Even overdressing can factor into dehydration if heavy attire causes you to sweat more.
What this means to you: If dehydration sets in, performance can be impaired, as well as your body's ability to retain heat. Headaches, cramps and elevated heart rate are all symptoms of dehydration. So drink about five ounces of liquid every 20 minutes. Something with electrolytes is best.
4. Less Blood Flow to the Skin's Surface
If it's cold enough, the body will respond by lessening blood flow to the surface of the skin, especially the hands and feet—known as peripheral vasoconstriction. This way, less heat is lost to the environment as blood flow remains closer to the core to prevent the core temperature from dropping.
(The opposite happens in hot conditions with vasodilation—more blood circulates at the surface to dissipate heat, the body's natural cooling system. Depending on the circumstance, vasodilation can still occur in cold weather because of metabolic heat production.)
No matter what, however, there's always adequate blood flow to the head; restricted blood flow to the brain would not be good. Therefore, a lot of heat can be lost through the head.
What this means to you: Think of keeping your head warm first and foremost. Then consider gloves and a couple of pairs of socks. In the pool or ocean, be extra perceptive to your body and any sort of numbness and paleness. Don't overdo a workout; listen to your body and get warm if necessary—hypothermia or frostbite aren't worth meeting your mileage for the day.
5. Cold-Induced Injuries
Cold hands, feet and skin, even shivering, could mean less coordination, less feeling and less motor control. In essence you can become clumsier and accidentally trip or fumble and hurt yourself. There's also a chance of decreased flexibility and strain injuries in the cold.
More serious cold injuries include exercise-induced bronchospasm, or exercise-induced asthma, which is not to be ignored—symptoms include labored breathing, excess mucus, coughing and chest tightness.
What this means to you: Performance may not be up to par in the cold if you're shivering and experience depressed motor control. Play it safe.
So, is exercising in the cold risky?
Generally, no. It's perfectly fine to carry on with regular training in the cold with no serious consequences, especially if your winter training takes place in mild-winter climates such as Southern California or Arizona. After all, many triathletes have their training schedules planned down to the minute and don't want to stray from that!
However, it's important to be aware of what could happen and to take precaution—gauge the severity of the cold, consume enough carbs, hydrate and wear appropriate clothing.
The degree to which the following bodily responses occur depends heavily on many factors: air temperature, wind chill, weather conditions, body type, clothing worn, sport, intensity, and other minor variables. There's a big difference between 20 degrees and 60 degrees, even if you Californians think 60 feels like 20.
1. Glycogen Stores Are Depleted Quicker
Energy to fuel your muscles for a workout comes from glycogen stores. During exercise in the cold, muscles may require more energy at a faster rate, leaving you vulnerable to fatiguing quicker. This is the case if you start shivering—involuntary muscle contractions—or if you exert yourself harder, perhaps by not resting or taking breaks.
Both are forms of increased metabolic heat production and are meant to offset heat loss by generating heat, and the more muscles recruited the more glycogen stores diminish, all while your workout still requires and uses substantial glycogen stores.
What this means to you: Glycogen stores come primarily from carbohydrate consumption, which means you need ample carbs before, during and after workouts in the cold or fatigue could hit faster than you'd like. If enough energy is exerted, you could be more tired than usual for the rest of the day.
Note: That roughly 30-minute window after training is especially important to refuel muscles, as it aids in a faster recovery. Also important: Don't allow shivering to get out of control. This is a sign of hypothermia setting in, and it's best to stop training and get warm if that's the case.
2. Sweat Happens
Just because it's cold doesn't mean you stop sweating. Exercise = metabolic heat production = perspiration. This is where attire becomes important: If clothing becomes wet or dampened it loses its insulation properties. In cycling, where speeds are generally greater than running and thus a greater wind chill is generated, proper layering is especially important.
However, if workout intensity is high enough, metabolic heat production and other physiological factors should keep your core temperature from dangerously dropping. And don't forget about swimming: Water submersion can cause even more rapid heat loss than land sports via conduction and convection.
What this means to you: It's when you stop working out that's risky—heat production decreases and sweaty clothes can turn into freezing clothes. Therefore, post-workout planning is key.
Some clothing tips: More layers are better for insulation rather than one thick layer, and base layer—material should not act like a sponge. Also, shoot for form-fitting attire to prevent your warm air from escaping and cold air flushing in. In water, a wetsuit is an option. So is a shorter swim.
3. Dehydration Is Possible, so Drink up
Cold weather can depress feelings of thirst, so even though you may not crave a big swig of a sports drink every 20 minutes like you do when it's 85 degrees out your body still needs it. Several factors unique to cold-weather exercise can cause dehydration.
As mentioned, you still sweat, and some of that may evaporate in cold air leaving you unaware of the extent of perspiration. In addition, fluid is lost through humidified breath in cold weather, and the body may also produce increased amounts of urine in the cold—eventually leading to dehydration. Even overdressing can factor into dehydration if heavy attire causes you to sweat more.
What this means to you: If dehydration sets in, performance can be impaired, as well as your body's ability to retain heat. Headaches, cramps and elevated heart rate are all symptoms of dehydration. So drink about five ounces of liquid every 20 minutes. Something with electrolytes is best.
4. Less Blood Flow to the Skin's Surface
If it's cold enough, the body will respond by lessening blood flow to the surface of the skin, especially the hands and feet—known as peripheral vasoconstriction. This way, less heat is lost to the environment as blood flow remains closer to the core to prevent the core temperature from dropping.
(The opposite happens in hot conditions with vasodilation—more blood circulates at the surface to dissipate heat, the body's natural cooling system. Depending on the circumstance, vasodilation can still occur in cold weather because of metabolic heat production.)
No matter what, however, there's always adequate blood flow to the head; restricted blood flow to the brain would not be good. Therefore, a lot of heat can be lost through the head.
What this means to you: Think of keeping your head warm first and foremost. Then consider gloves and a couple of pairs of socks. In the pool or ocean, be extra perceptive to your body and any sort of numbness and paleness. Don't overdo a workout; listen to your body and get warm if necessary—hypothermia or frostbite aren't worth meeting your mileage for the day.
5. Cold-Induced Injuries
Cold hands, feet and skin, even shivering, could mean less coordination, less feeling and less motor control. In essence you can become clumsier and accidentally trip or fumble and hurt yourself. There's also a chance of decreased flexibility and strain injuries in the cold.
More serious cold injuries include exercise-induced bronchospasm, or exercise-induced asthma, which is not to be ignored—symptoms include labored breathing, excess mucus, coughing and chest tightness.
What this means to you: Performance may not be up to par in the cold if you're shivering and experience depressed motor control. Play it safe.
So, is exercising in the cold risky?
Generally, no. It's perfectly fine to carry on with regular training in the cold with no serious consequences, especially if your winter training takes place in mild-winter climates such as Southern California or Arizona. After all, many triathletes have their training schedules planned down to the minute and don't want to stray from that!
However, it's important to be aware of what could happen and to take precaution—gauge the severity of the cold, consume enough carbs, hydrate and wear appropriate clothing.
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