the 2013 South West Challenge Series Schedule

The 2013 South West Challenge Series schedule is now out. I was heart broken to see that there are no more SWCS races in Central and Northern New Mexico.


POLAR BEAR TRIATHLON

DECEMBER 1, 2012, Saturday

7K Run / 35K Bike / 400M Swim

Brent Jones (575) 678-3374

brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil

www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php

Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400

WSMR, NM 88002

MISSILE MAN DUATHLON

FEBRUARY 2, @ 0800, Saturday

7K Run/40K Bike

Brent Jones (575) 678-3374

brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil

www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php

Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400

WSMR, NM 88002

Register www.active.com

SUL ROSS SPRINT TRIATHLON

MARCH 24 @ 8 a.m., Sunday

5K run, 15 mile bike, 360 yard pool swim

Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas

Jim Hector or Helen Crane at (432) 837-8038

P.O. Box C-23

Alpine, TX 79832

Map Race Information

Registration & information

MIGHTY MUJER TRIATHLON ALL FEMALE RACE APRIL 20 @ 7:30, Saturday
 

300Y Swim / 15K Bike / 2MI Run

Gabriela Gallegos (915) 433-3439

RaceElPaso@gmail.com

www.RaceElPaso.com

Memorial Park Pool - 3251 Copper

P.O. Box 23208

El Paso, TX 79923

Note: This will be an SWCS Points race for the Ladies

 

JOKER’S DUATHLON

APRIL 27 @ 0800, Saturday

5K Run / 30K Bike

Entry Fee $30.00 Individual/ $55 Team

hollomanfitnesscenter@holloman.af.mil

http://www.hollomanfss.com/

POC is SSgt Erica Reyes

Phone number for Info is 575-572-2529 Front Desk

FAX Number is 575-572-3799

Domenici Fitness & Sports Center

ATTN: Joker Duathlon

1051 Connecticut Ave

Holloman AFB NM 88317

BUFFMAN & SQUEAKY TRIATHLON

MAY 5 @ 9:00 am, Sunday

1500m Swim, 40K bike, 10K Run

Marti Greer (877) 719-4957

marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com

www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com

P.O. Box 93726

Lubbock, TX 79493

Registration Deadline: May 14 / No Race Day Registration

DOG HOUSE SPRINT TRIATHLON

DOG HOUSE SPRINT TRIATHLON

MAY 5 @ 9:30am, Sunday

500m Swim, 17.6 mile Bike, 3.1 mile Run

Marti Greer (877) 719-4957

marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com

www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com

P.O. Box 93726

Lubbock, TX 79493

Registration Deadline: m

may 14 / No Race Day RegistratioN

 

 

ARMED FORCES DAY TRIATHLON

MAY 18 @ 0700, Saturday

400 m Swim, 15 mile Bike, 5k Run

Replica Aquatic Center

Enter Robert E. Lee Gate

Ft Bliss, TX

Holly Imbriaco 744-744-5794

Holly.c.imbriaco.naf@mail.mil

http://www.blissmwr.com/intramurals/

East Bliss Aquatic Center

20751 Constitution Road

Fort Bliss TX 79908

Register Online at active.com or eventbrite.com

HOWLING COYOTE TRIATHLON

MAY 25 @ 0730, Saturday

5K Run/30K Bike/400M Swim

Brent Jones (575) 678-3374

brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil

www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php

Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400

WSMR, NM 88002

MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL

Register online Active.com

MILKMAN TRIATHLON

June 1 @ 0800, Saturday

500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run

Larry Marshall (575) 734-5415

lmarshall@fbfs.com

www.milkmantriathlon.com

P.O. Box 399

Dexter, NM 88230

Registration Deadline: May 29 / No Race Day Registration 

 

RUIDOSO SPRINT TRIATHLON

JUNE 8, Saturday

Run(3.8M), Bike(16.8M), Swim(400Y)

Ruidoso, New Mexico

www.bicycleruidoso.com

Triathlon Website

Ruidoso Athletic Club

415 Wingfield Street

Ruidoso, NM 88355

Register online Active.com

MISSION VALLEY DUATHLON

JUNE 23 @ 7:30am, Sunday

5k run - 20k Bike - 5k Run

Tigua Recreation & Wellness Center

Gabriela Gallegos (915) 433-3439

RaceElPaso@gmail.com

Registration: www.RaceElPaso.com

 

 

TRI RAIDER TRIATHLON

JUNE 29 @ 8:30am, Saturday

500m swim, 17.6 mile Bike, 3.1 mile Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957

marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/

P.O. Box 93726

Lubbock, TX 79493

 

 
EASY RIDER TRIATHLON

JUNE 29 @ 8:00am, Saturday

1500m Swim, 40K bike, 10K Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957

marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com

www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/

P.O. Box 93726

Lubbock, TX 79493

Registration Deadline: June 24 / No Race Day Registration 

 

BUFFALO SPRINGS LAKE TRIATHLON Ironman 70.3

June 30 @ 6:30am, Sunday

1.2 mile Swim, 56 mile Bike, 13.1 mile Run

Marti Greer (877) 719-4957

marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com

www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/

P.O. Box 93726

Lubbock, TX 79493

Registration Deadline: June 24 / No Race Day Registration 

 

MIDLAND YMCA TALL CITY TRI

JULY 27, Saturday

500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run

David Ham (432) 699-1718

dham@peytonbikes.com

www.peytonbikes.com

www.midlandymca.org

800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, TX 79701

Race Day Registration Allowed

ODESSA TUMBLEWEED TRIATHLON

JULY 28, Sunday

500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run

Edward Moreno (432) 362-4301 / Joe Moya (432) 550-7654

emoreno@odessaymca.org

j.moya@wfafinet.com

www.odessaymca.org/Triathlon.htm

3001 East University

Odessa, TX 79762

Registration Deadline: July 28 6PM (Active.com)/ (Increased Fee After July 22 unless sign up is for BOTH Midland & Odessa) No Race Day Registration without Prior Approval

 

BOTTOMLESS TRIATHLON

JULY 13 @0830, Saturday

400M Swim / 14K Bike / 4K Run

Jan Olesinski (575) 937-6196

jolesinski@yahoo.com

myweb.cableone.net/janolesinski

900 Mason Dr

Roswell, NM 88201

Registration Deadline: July 9 FIRM

SOCORRO CHILE HARVEST YOUTH TRIATHLON

AUGUST 2 - FRIDAY NM Tech Campus

Distances Vary by Youth Age

Lynette Napier (505) 363-3361

pandlnapier@gmail.com

www.chileharvesttri.com

P.O. Box 1508

Socorro, NM 87801

Registration Deadline: July 31 FIRM 

 

SOCORRO CHILE HARVEST TRIATHLON

AUGUST 3, Saturday

Socorro City Pool

400M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run

Robert Gonzales (575) 418-1449

director@chileharvesttri.com

www.chileharvesttri.com

P.O. Box 1508

Socorro, NM 87801

Registration Deadline: July 31 FIRM

 

 

EAGLE IN THE SUN TRIATHLON

SEPTEMBER 1 @ 7:30am , Sunday

400y swim - 20k bike - 5k run

Socorro ISD Student Activities Complex

Gabriela Gallegos (915) 433-3439

RaceElPaso@gmail.com

www.RaceElPaso.com

Tigua Recreation & Wellness Center

P.O. Box 23208

El Paso, TX 79923

Registration www.raceelpaso.com 

 

IRON SOLDIER SPRINT TRIATHLON

SEPTEMBER 28 @0730, Saturday

400 m Swim, appox 15 mile Bike, 5K Run

Holly Imbriaco 744-744-5794

Holly.c.imbriaco.naf@mail.mil

http://www.blissmwr.com/intramurals/

East Bliss Aquatic Center

20751 Constitution Road

Fort Bliss TX 79908

Register Online at active.com or eventbrite.com

TRINADA DEL MUERTO TRIATHLON – ½ Ironman

SEPTEMBER 29, Sunday

1.2 m Swim/56 m Bike/13.1 m Run

http://www.herosinc.org/

Contact: Scott Kennicutt

rd@damitmantriathlon.com

imathlete.com

Event Registration Website

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

MONSTER TRIATHLON

OCTOBER 5 @ 0800, Saturday

5K Run / 30K Bike /700M Swim

Entry Fees $50 individual $80 Team (3 Person)

Email mhollomanfitnesscenter@holloman.af.mil

POC is SSgt Erica Reyes

Phone 575-572-2529 Front Desk

FAX Number is 575-572-3799

Domenici Fitness & Sports Center

ATTN: Monster Triathlon

1051 Connecticut Ave

Holloman AFB NM 88317

 

 

YUCCA TRIATHLON

SEPTEMBER 7 @ 0730, Saturday

7K Run/48K Bike/400m Swim

Brent Jones (575) 678-3374

brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil

www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php

Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400

WSMR, NM 88002

MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL

Register online Active.com

SPC COTTON COUNTY SPRINT TRI

SEPTEMBER 21 @ 0900, Saturday

5K Run/13 m Bike/ 300 yd pool Swim

Mail Entry to: SPC c/o Dee Dee Odorizzi

1401 College Ave

Levelland, TX 79336

(806) 716-2236 Phone

(806) 897-3090 FAX

dodorizz@southplainscollge.edu

Race Website

The following race will kick off the 2014 season

POLAR BEAR TRIATHLON

DECEMBER 7 @0800, Saturday
5K Run / 30K Bike / 400m Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil
www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Register online Active.com

The 2012 South West Challenge series schedule!

The 2012 South West Challenge Series schedule has been released! This year there is 38 races in the series!!! What an amazing opportunity we have in NM and West Texas thanks to the series. The South West Challenge series is the largest and oldest multi-sport series in the world.

I was very excited to see that the South West Challenge Series schedule is finally out!!!! I was extremely disappointed to see that the Cochiti lake triathlon wasn't in the South West Challenge Series. Very disappointed indeed:-(

SW series rules is as follows: The 2012 Southwest Challenge Series links up the premier Duathlons and Triathlons in New Mexico and West Texas. Point standings are kept for each race based on finish by category with champions being crowned at the end of the season.

Anyone can participate. There is no extra cost for inclusion in the series. Entrance into any of the Southwest Challenge Series events will automatically make one eligible, and everyone is invited to enter all of these outstanding races. Points will be accumulated from your best eight finishes. However, there is a minimum of 5 races required to be considered for year end awards.

In other words, if you can outscore someone doing eight races by only completing seven or less, then total points prevail. Every race completed past eight will score an additional .25 points. In addition, the Buffalo Springs Lake 70.3 Triathlon will award bonus points at a 1.25 multiplier, i.e. 10 points x 1.25= 12.5 points.


PRESIDENT’S DAY DUATHLON
FEBRUARY 18, Saturday
5K Run/30K Bike
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil
http://www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: (Mail - Postmark NLT) January 23;
)E-Mail & Fax) February 8 (Midnight)
NOTE: RACE START AT 0730
MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL



WIND TRIATHLON
MARCH 3, Saturday
7K Run / 35K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil
http://www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: (Mail - Postmark NLT) February 15;
(E-Mail & Fax) February 22 (Midnight)
NOTE: RACE START AT 0730
MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL



SULLY SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON
MARCH 25, Sunday
3 Mile Run / 15 Mile Bike / 360 Yd Swim
Ryan Baade (432) 837-8792
jbaade@sulross.edu
www.sulross.edi/pages/5505.asp
P.O. Box C-23
Alpine, TX 79832
Race day Registration Allowed


MVT (Mesilla Valley Triathlon)
APRIL 1, Sunday
5K Run / 25K Bike / 500M Swim
Mark Mico (505) 907-7378
Mark@TriSportCoaching.com
www.TriSportCoaching.com
NMSU Natatorium (pool)
1492 Stewart St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Registration Deadline: March 31
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


TAX DAY TRIATHLON
APRIL 14, Saturday
7K Run / 40K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil
http://www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: (Mail - Postmark NLT) March 28;
(E-Mail & Fax) April 4 (Midnight)
NOTE: RACE START AT 0700
MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL



HOLLOMAN DUATHLON
APRIL 21, Saturday
5K Run / 30K Bike
SSgt GabrielCastillo (575) 572-2525
Gabriel.Castillo@holloman.af.mil
www.hollomanfss.com
Domenici Fitness & Sports Center
1051 Connecticut Ave
Holloman AFB, NM 88330
Registration: Check Their Website for Deadline and Security Requirements.
STRONGLY ADVISE EARLY REGISTRATION


SPRING FLING TRIATHLON
(Kids Triathlon& 5K Run Also)
APRIL 22, Sunday
400 Yd Swim / 30K Bike / 5 K Run
See website for Kid’s Info
Mark Mico (505) 907-7378
Mark@TriSportCoaching.com
www.TriSportCoaching.com
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
745 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Registration Deadline: April 21
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


MIGHTY MUJER TRIATHLON
ALL FEMALE RACE
APRIL 28, Saturday
300Y Swim / 15K Bike / 2MI Run
Gabriela Gallegos (915) 433-3439
RaceElPaso@gmail.com
www.RaceElPaso.com
Memorial Park Pool
P.O. Box 23208
El Paso, TX 79923
Note: This will be an SWCS Points race for the Ladies
Registration Deadline: April 25 / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


ATOMIC MAN DUATHLON
APRIL 29, Sunday
10K Run / 40K Bike / 5K Run (Fat Man)
4K Run / 15K Bike / 4K Run (Little Boy)
Frank Cherne (505) 412-5568
duathlon@triatomics.org
www.triatomics.org/duathlon
P.O. Box 45
Los Alamos, NM 87544-0045
Registration Deadline: April 28 / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


THE DOG HOUSE SPRINT TRIATHLON
(Marleys Kids Tri Also)
MAY 12, SATURDAY
500M Swim / 17.6 Mile Bike / 3.1 Mile Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: May 14 / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


BUFFMAN and SQUEAKY TRIATHLON
MAY 12, SATURDAY
1500M Swim / 40K Bike / 10K Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: May 14 / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


JAY BENSON TRIATHLON
MAY 13, Sunday
3 Mile Run / 12 Mile Bike / 400M Swim
Angie Kandalaft (505) 837-9400
angie@chasing3.com
www.chasing3.com
6915 Montgomery Blvd. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Registration: Check website for up to date announcements concerning registration dates and details.
USAT SANCTIONED



ARMED FORCES DAY TRIATHLON
MAY 19, Saturday
400M Swim / 15K Bike / 5K Run
Aaron Jones (915) 744-5790
Arron.K.jones.naf@mail.mil
www.blissmwr.com/intramurals/
Replica Aquatic Center
Enter Robert E. Lee Gate
Ft Bliss, TX
Registration on Active.com or In Person-Stout and/or Soto Gyms-Ft Bliss
Deadlines: Early: May 16. Race Day Allowed with Increased Fee
NOTE: RACE START AT 0700
Car Registration, Insurance, and Photo ID for All Vehicle Occupants


MILKMAN TRIATHLON
JUNE 2, Saturday
500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Larry Marshall (575) 734-5415
lmarshall@fbfs.com
www.milkmantriathlon.com
P.O. Box 399
Dexter, NM 88230
Registration Deadline: May 30 / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


RUIDOSO SPRINT & KIDS TRIATHLON
JUNE 9, Saturday
3.5 Mi Run (paved/trail) / 10 mile bike (road) / 400Yd Swim (pool)
Frederic Moras (575) 937-7106
srrruidoso@hotmail.com
www.bicycleruidoso.com
Ruidoso Athletic Club
415 Wingfield Street
Ruidoso, NM 88355
Registration Deadline: June 6
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


CHICK FIL-A TRIATHLON
INFORMATION PENDING
400Meter Swim / 10 Mile Bike / 5K Run
Mark Garonzik (806) 670-8028
grozzy@clearwire.net


TRI-RAIDER SPRINT TRIATHLON
(Little Bison Kids Tri Also)
JUNE 23, Saturday
500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: June 24 / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


BUFFALO SPRINGS LAKE IRONMAN 70.3
JUNE 24, Sunday
1.2 Mile Swim / 56 Mile Bike / 13.1 Mile Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
mailto:marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: June 25 / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED



GRADY WILLIAMS MEMORIAL FREEDOM DAYS TRIATHLON
JUNE 30, Saturday
1.5k Swim / 10K Run / 40K Bike
Ingrid Gilbert (800) 448-1240 or (505) 326-7902
fmncvb@earthlink.net
www.farmingtonnm.org
3041 East Main
Farmington, NM 87402
Registration Deadline: June 18 / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


MISSILEMAN DUATHLON
JULY 7, Saturday
10K Run/56K Bike
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil
http://www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: (Mail - Postmark NLT) June 20;
(E-Mail & Fax) June 27 (Midnight)
NOTE: RACE START AT 0730
MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL


BOTTOMLESS TRIATHLON
JULY 14, Saturday
400M Swim / 12K Bike / 4K Run
Jan Olesinski (575) 937-6196
olesinski@nmmi.edu
myweb.cableone.net/janolesinski
900 Mason Dr
Roswell, NM 88201
Registration Deadline: July 10 FIRM


CITY OF SANTA FE TRIATHLON
July 21st
5K Run / 12 Mile Bike / 400 Meter Swim
Liza Suzanne
Santa Fe Recreation Division (505) 955-4084
lsuzanne@santafenm.gov
www.chavezcenter.com/


DAM IT MAN TRIATHLON
JULY 22, Sunday
400M Swim / 12 Mile Bike / 3 Mile Run
Scott Kennicutt (575) 744-0055
rd@damitmantriathlon.com
www.damitmantriathlon.com
P.O. Box 492 Elephant Butte, NM 87935
Registration Deadline: July 18 FIRM
USAT SANCTIONED


TALL CITY TRIATHLON
JULY 28, Saturday
500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Sheila McGill (432) 682-2551
smcgill@midlandymca.org
www.midlandymca.org
800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, TX 79701
Race Day Registration Allowed



ODESSA TUMBLEWEED TRIATHLON
JULY 29, Sunday
500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Edward Moreno (432) 362-4301 / Joe Moya (432) 550-7654
emoreno@odessaymca.org
j.moya@wfafinet.com
www.odessaymca.org/Triathlon.htm
3001 East University
Odessa, TX 79762
Registration Deadline: July 28 6PM (Active.com)/ (Increased Fee After July 22 unless sign up is for BOTH Midland & Odessa) No Race Day Registration without Prior Approval
USAT SANCTIONED


SOCORRO CHILE HARVEST TRIATHLON
AUGUST 4, Saturday
400M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Robert Gonzales (575) 418-1449
Rgonza8185@gmail.com
www.chileharvesttri.com
P.O. Box 1508
Socorro, NM 87801
Registration Deadline: July 28 FIRM
USAT SANCTIONED.


LOS ALAMOS TRIATHLON
AUGUST 18, Saturday
20K Bike / 400M Swim / 5K Run
Dianne Marquez (505) 662-8173
lacrec@lacnm.us
www.losalamosnm.us/rec
2760 Canyon RD
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Registration Deadline: August 16FIRM / No Race Day Registration


ROADRUNNER TRIATHLON
AUGUST 25, Saturday
5K Run / 30K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil
www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: (Mail - Postmark NLT) August 8;
(E-Mail & Fax) August 15 (Midnight)
NOTE: RACE START AT 0700
MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL


EAGLE IN THE SUN TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 2, Sunday
400M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Gabriela Gallegos (915) 433-3439
RaceElPaso@gmail.com
www.RaceElPaso.com
Tigua Recreation & Wellness Center
P.O. Box 23208
El Paso, TX 79923
Registration Deadline: August 29 / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


YUCCA TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 8, Saturday
8K Run / 45K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil
www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: (Mail - Postmark NLT) August 22;
(E-Mail & Fax) August 29 (Midnight)
NOTE: RACE START AT 0730
MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL


PATRIOT TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 9, Sunday
400 Yd Swim / 25 K Bike / 5K Run
AndieTalmadge (505) 239-4246
andie@fitfundamentals.com
www.fitfundamentals.com
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center / 745 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Registration Deadline: September 6; No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


SPC COTTON COUNTRY SPRINT TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 15, Saturday
5K Run / 13 Mile Bike / 300Yd Swim
Dee Dee Odorizzi (806) 716-2236
dodorizzi@southplainscollege.edu
www.southplainscollege.edu/cottoncountry
South Plains College
1401 College Avenue / Box 201
Levelland, TX 79336
Race Day Registration Allowed


ELEPHANT MAN OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 30, Sunday
1 Mile Swim / 26.5 Mile Bike / 6 Mile Run
Kori Mannon (575) 744-0055
kori@valornet.com
www.elephantmantriathlon.com
P.O. Box 492 Elephant Butte, NM 87935
Registration Deadline: September 22 FIRM
USAT SANCTIONED


ELEPHANT MAN HALF TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 30, Sunday
1.2 Mile Swim / 56 Mile Bike / 13.1 Mile Run
Kori Mannon (575) 744-0055
kori@valornet.com
www.elephantmantriathlon.com
P.O. Box 492 Elephant Butte, NM 87935
Registration Deadline: September 22 FIRM
USAT SANCTIONED


HOLLOMAN TRIATHLON
OCTOBER 6, Saturday
5K Run / 30K Bike /700M Swim
SSgt Gabriel Castillo (575) 572-2525
Gabriel.Castillo@holloman.af.mil
www.hollomanfss.com
Domenici Fitness & Sports Center
1051 Connecticut Ave
Holloman AFB, NM 88330
Registration: Check Their Website for Deadline and Security Requirements.
STRONGLY ADVISE EARLY REGISTRATION


WARRIOR TRIATHLON
(Kids Triathlon & 5K Run Also)
OCTOBER 7, Sunday
5K Run / 20K Bike / 400 Yd Swim
Mark Mico (505) 907-7378
Mark@TriSportsCoaching.com
www.TriSportCoaching.com
Kirtland Air Force Base Pool
Registration Deadline: October 3 FIRM
USAT SANCTIONED



The following two races will kick off the 2012 season,
and will not count for points in 2013.


POLAR BEAR TRIATHLON
DECEMBER 1, Saturday
7K Run / 35K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil
www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: (Mail - Postmark NLT) November 14;
(E-Mail & Fax) November 21 (Midnight)
NOTE: RACE START AT 0800
MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL


NUTCRACKER TRIATHLON
(5K Run Also)
DECEMBER 9, Sunday
5K Run / 25K Bike / 400Yd Swim
Mark Mico (505) 907-7378
mailto:Mark@TriSportsCoaching.com
www.TriSportCoaching.com
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
745 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Closes at 400 entries / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED

2011 South West Challenge Series schedule

PRESIDENT’S DAY DUATHLON
FEBRUARY 19, Saturday
5K Run/30K Bike
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones@us.army.mil
www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: February 5 / Mail; February 12 / fax or e-mail
NOTE: RACE START AT 0800
MUST be at security gate BEFORE 0600!!


SULLY SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON
MARCH 27, Sunday
3 Mile Run / 15 Mile Bike / 360 Yd Swim
Ryan Baade (432) 857-8792
jbaade@sulross.edu
www.sulross.edu/pages/5505.asp
P.O. Box C-23
Alpine, TX 79832
Race day Registration Allowed


MVT (Mesilla Valley Triathlon)
(Roadrunner Triathlon)
APRIL 3, Sunday
5K Run / 25K Bike / 400M Swim
Kyle Warner (505) 261-9184
kyle@trisportcoaching.com
www.TriSportCoaching.com
NMSU Natatorium (pool)
MSC 3M PO Box 30001 Las Cruces, NM 88003-0013
Registration Deadline: April 2
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


WIND TRIATHLON
APRIL 9, Saturday
7K Run / 35K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones@us.army.mil
www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: March 26 / Mail; April 2 / fax or e-mail
NOTE: RACE START AT 0730
MUST be at security gate BEFORE 0530!!


HOLLOMAN DUATHLON
April 17, Sunday
5K Run / 30K Bike
TSgt Michelle Villaflor (575) 572-252
michelle.villaflor@holloman.af.mil
www.hollomanfss.com l
Domenici Fitness & Sports Center
1051 Connecticut Ave
Holloman AFB, NM 88330
Registration Deadline: April 5 FIRM


SPRING FLING TRIATHLON
(Kids Triathlon Also)
APRIL 23, Saturday
5K Run / 30K Bike / 400Yd Swim
See website for Kid’s Info
Mark Mico (505) 907-7378
mark@trisportscoaching.com
www.TriSportCoaching.com
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
745 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Registration Deadline: April 22
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


ATOMIC MAN DUATHLON
May 1, 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 30
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


JAY BENSON TRIATHLON
MAY 8, Sunday
3 Mile Run / 12 Mile Bike / 400M Swim
Angie Kandalaft (505) 948-7971
angie@chasing3.com
www.chasing3.com
6915 Montgomery Blvd. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Registration on www.nmsportsonline.com
Opens March 1; Closes At 550 Participants
USAT SANCTIONED


BUFFMAN & SQUEAKY TRIATHLON
MAY 15, Sunday
1500M Swim / 40K Bike / 10K Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: May 14
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


DOG HOUSE SPRINT TRIATHLON
MAY 15, Sunday
500M Swim / 17.6 Mile Bike / 3.1 Mile Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: May 14
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


MILKMAN TRIATHLON
JUNE 4, Saturday
500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Larry Marshall (575) 734-5415
lmarshall@fbfs.com
www.milkmantriathlon.com
P.O. Box 399
Dexter, NM 88230
Registration Deadline: June 1
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


5TH ANNUAL RUIDOSO SPRINT TRIATHLON (Kids Triathlon Also)
JUNE 11, Saturday
3.5 Mi Run (paved/trail) / 10 mile bike (road) / 400Yd Swim (pool)
Frederic Moras (575) 937-7106
rac@valornet.com
www.ruidosoathleticclub.com
Ruidoso Athletic Club
415 Wingfield Street
Ruidoso, NM 88355
Registration Deadline: June 10
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


CHICK FIL-A TRIATHLON
JUNE 18, Saturday
400 Meter Swim / 12 Mile Bike / 5K Run
Mark Garonzik (806) 670-8028
grozzy@clearwire.net
www.chickfilasprinttriathlon.com
7214 Jameson
Amarillo, TX 79106
Registration Deadline: June 5 FIRM NO Race Day Registration
NOTE: RACE START AT 0700
Kids cup Triathlon at 1000
USAT SANCTIONED


STORRIE LAKE TRIATHLON
JUNE 19, Sunday
1500 Meter Swim / 25 Mile Bike / 10K Run
Angie Kandalaft (505) 948-7971
angie@chasing3.com
www.chasing3.com
Storrie Lake State Park
Las Vegas, NM
Registration on www.nmsportsonline.com
USAT SANCTIONED


TRI-RAIDER SPRINT TRIATHLON
JUNE 25, Saturday
500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon
www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: June 24
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


BUFFALO SPRINGS LAKE 70.3
JUNE 26, Sunday
1.2 Mile Swim / 56 Mile Bike / 13.1 Mile Run
Marti Greer (877) 719-4957
marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon
www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com
P.O. Box 93726
Lubbock, TX 79493
Registration Deadline: June 25 / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


GRADY WILLIAMS MEMORIAL FREEDOM DAYS TRIATHLON
JULY 2, Saturday
1.5k Swim / 10K Run / 40K Bike
Debbie Dusenbery (800) 448-1240
fmncvb@earthlink.net
www.farmingtonnm.org
3041 East Main
Farmington, NM 87402
Registration Deadline: July 1
No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


BOTTOMLESS TRIATHLON
JULY 9, Saturday
400M Swim / 12K Bike / 4K Run
Jan Olesinski (505) 624-2698
olesinski@nmmi.edu
myweb.cableone.net/janolesinski
900 Mason Dr
Roswell, NM 88201
Registration Deadline: July 5 FIRM


COCHITI TRI
July 10, Sunday
1500 Meter Swim / 25 Mile Bike / 10K Run (Olympic)
400M Swim / 12 Mile Bike / 3 Mile Run (Sprint)
Angie Kandalaft (505) 948-7971
angie@chasing3.com
www.chasing3.com
Cochiti Lake
Pena Blanca, NM
Registration on www.nmsportsonline.com
USAT SANCTIONED


CITY OF LAS CRUCES DUATHLON
JULY 16, Saturday
5K Run / 26 Mile Bike / 5K Run
Claudia Chavez (575) 541-2563
cchavez@las-cruces.org
www.las-cruces.org
P.O. Box 20000
Las Cruces, NM 88004
Race Day Registration Allowed


CITY OF SANTA FE TRIATHLON
JULY 16, Saturday
5K Run / 12 Mile Bike / 400 Meter Swim
Rachel Wexler
Santa Fe Recreation Division (505) 955-4010
rfwexler@santafenm.gov
www.chavezcenter.com
3221 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe, NM
Registration Deadline: July 10 FIRM
NOTE: 6:30 AM Start
USAT SANCTIONED


DAM IT MAN TRIATHLON
JULY 24, Sunday
440 Yard Swim / 12 Mile Bike / 3 Mile Run
Scott Kennicutt (575) 744-0055
rd@damitmantriathlon.com
www.damitmantriathlon.com
P.O. Box 492 Elephant Butte, NM 87935
Registration Deadline: July 9 FIRM No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


TALL CITY TRIATHLON
July 30, Saturday
500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Christine Thomas-Beardon (432) 682-2551
cthomas@midlandymca.org
www.midlandymca.org
P.O. Box 954
Midland, TX 79702
Race Day Registration Allowed


ODESSA TUMBLEWEED TRIATHLON
JULY 31, Sunday
5k Run / 20K Bike / 500 Meter Swim
Edward Moreno (432) 362-4301 / Joe Moya (432) 550-7654
emoreno@odessaymca.org
j.montoya@wfafinet.com
www.odessaymca.org
3001 East University
Odessa, TX 79762
Registration Deadline: July 24
Race Day Allowed w/ Increased Fee
USAT SANCTIONED


SOCORRO CHILE HARVEST TRIATHLON
AUGUST 6, Saturday
400M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Camille Scielzi (505) 350-4116
director@chileharvesttri.com
www.chileharvesttri.com
P.O. Box 1508
Socorro, NM 87801
Registration Deadline: July 30 FIRM
USAT SANCTIONED


F-1 TRIATHLON
AUGUST 13, Saturday
800M Swim / 14K Bike / 4K Run / 14K Bike / 4K Run
Jan Olesinski (505) 624-2698
olesinski@nmmi.edu
myweb.cableone.net/janolesinski
900 Mason Dr
Roswell, NM 88201
Registration Deadline: August 9 FIRM


EAGLE IN THE SUN TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 4, Sunday
400M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run
Gabriela Gallegos (915.433.3439)
Race location:
Tigua Recreation & Wellness Center
raceelpaso@gmail.com
www.RaceElPaso.com
P.O. Box 23208
El Paso, TX 79923
Registration Deadline: Sept. 1 / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


YUCCA TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 10, Saturday
8K Run / 45K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones@us.army.mil
www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: August 27 / Mail; September 3 / fax or e-mail
NOTE: RACE START AT 0730
MUST be at security gate BEFORE 0530!!


PATRIOT TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 11, Sunday
400 Yd Swim / 25 K Bike / 5K Run
Andie Talmadge (505) 239-4246
mailto:andie@fitfundamentals.com
www.fitfundamentals.com
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center / 745 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Registration Deadline: Early---August 1; Late---September 8;
No Race Day
USAT SANCTIONED


SPC COTTON COUNTRY SPRINT TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 17, Saturday
5K Run / 13 Mile Bike / 300Yd Swim
Dee Dee Odorizzi (806) 716-2236
dodorizzi@southplainscollege.edu
www3.southplainscollege.edu
South Plains College
1401 College Avenue / Box 201
Levelland, TX 79336
Race Day Registration Allowed
USAT SANCTIONED


ELEPHANT MAN OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 25, Sunday
1 Mile Swim / 26.5 Mile Bike / 6 Mile Run
Kori Mannon (575) 744-0055
kori@alornet.com
www.elephantmantriathlon.com
P.O. Box 492 Elephant Butte, NM 87935
Registration Deadline: September 18 FIRM
USAT SANCTIONED


ELEPHANT MAN HALF TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 25, Sunday
1.2 Mile Swim / 56 Mile Bike / 13.1 Mile Run
Kori Mannon (575) 744-0055
kori@valornet
www.elephantmantriathlon.com
P.O. Box 492 Elephant Butte, NM 87935
Registration Deadline: September 18 FIRM
USAT SANCTIONED


WARRIOR TRIATHLON
(Kids Triathlon Also)
October 1, Saturday
5K Run / 20K Bike / 400 Yd Swim
Mark Mico (505)907-7378
mark@trisportcoaching.com
www.TriSportCoaching.com
Kirtland Air Force Base Pool
Registration Deadline: September 30 / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED


HOLLOMAN TRIATHLON
October 9, Sunday
5K Run / 30K Bike /700M Swim
TSgt Michelle Villaflor (575) 572-252
michelle.villaflor@holloman.af.mil
www.hollomanfss.com
Domenici Fitness & Sports Center
1051 Connecticut Ave
Holloman AFB, NM 88330
Registration Deadline: October 4 FIRM


The following two races will kick off the 2011 season,
and will not count for points in 2010.


POLAR BEAR TRIATHLON
DECEMBER 3, Saturday
7k Run / 35K Bike / 400M Swim
Brent Jones (575) 678-3374
brent.k.jones@us.army.mil
www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php
Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400
WSMR, NM 88002
Registration Deadlines: November 19 / Mail; November 26 / fax or e-mail
NOTE: RACE START AT 0800


NUTCRACKER TRIATHLON
DECEMBER 4, Sunday
5K Run / 25K Bike / 400Yd Swim
Mark Mico (505) 907-7378
Mark@TriSportCoaching.com
www.TriSportCoaching.com
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
745 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Closes at 400 entries / No Race Day Registration
USAT SANCTIONED

The first Half Iron triathlon in New Mexico!

The 2011 South West Challenge Series schedule is now out! They said there will probably be some small changes to the schedule, but it's finally out! It's at:

http://www.southwestchallengeseries.com/

I noticed one of the newest races in the South West Challenge series is the Elephant Man Half Iron in September at Elephant Butte New Mexico. I'm very excited about this! It's the first half Iron in New Mexico. The Ironman training program I'm doing has me scheduled to do a Half Iron the weekend of September 25th, & the Elephant Man half Iron is that weekend!!! I'm VERY excited, I'm going to do it! I'll be competing in the first half iron in New Mexico! The Elephant Man Half is a really hard course, it's imperative I get back down to 185 pounds by then. Did I say this already, I'm very excited!

Another race I think is absolutely amazing is the Turquoise trail duathlon. I wont be doing it this year because of IMAZ, but I've been talking about putting together a Heart break hill duathlon using the same course for a year and a half. I wonder if they got the idea from me? I posted the link to my old post at the bottom of this post to show I'm not full of it. Just click on RD'ing a duathlon for proof.

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!!

Triathlon related things, me, & mine

This weekend I'm scheduled & have paid the registration fee for the Farmington Freedom Days Olympic distance triathlon. I've always wanted to do this triathlon & this year my schedule allows for it. Unfortunately I had a financial choice to make. Race, or upgrade my DirecTV to get the cheapest channel package that has the Tour De France. Unfortunately I can't afford to do both right now.

Like any good endurance athlete I have chosen the Tour. Especially since I have TiVo! I think this is best for me- at least that's what I'm telling myself- because I'll get a ton of base miles on my indoor bike trainer watching Lance Armstrong win another Tour. Plus I'm way ahead in the South West Challenge Series so missing one race shouldn't hurt my standings much- hopefully.

I don't know what I'm more excited about, watching Lance ride again, or the possibility of watching another American winning a French cycling race. In general the French really dislike American cyclists, yet in the last decade Americans have won more Tour De France races than all other countries combined! Gotta love it. I sure get a kick out of it!

My daughter has started riding what she & I refer to as her "big girl bicycle". She started riding it a few weeks ago. She's already a great runner & an awe inspiring swimmer for her age (4 years old this Sept). Now that she's nailing the bike riding I'm thinking she'll be finishing her first triathlon next year. The Jay Benson triathlon in May has a kids mini-triathlon. It's on Mothers day. I'm not sure if my wife will be excited or filled with dread watching another family member become a full fledged triathlete;)

I have found an amazing tool for triathletes. It's called Powerdiet.com It's a web site designed to provide a nearly perfect diet for athletes. On day 1 of being on this program I enter my current weight, the goal weight I'm wanting to achieve, & the date I want to achieve it on. Each day I enter my weight & the program finds my metabolic rate so that the sight knows exactly how many calories each day I need to be at a deficit to reach my goal weight on time. I also enter the time & intensity of my workouts each day & Power diet automatically adjusts to allow more calories. Power Diet doesn't estimate calories based off an average person like Weight Watchers Online, it figures out exactly what my calorie needs are daily. No guess work on my part at all.

The other thing I like about Power Diet is, as I enter the foods I eat the program shows me exactly how much total fat, protein, carbohydrates, & 33 of the major nutrients I've eaten. If I haven't eaten enough of anyone of those the site tells me & makes suggestions on what foods to eat that has what I'm lacking. Perfect tool for endurance athletes.

current weight: 218.8

Hope you all enjoy your 4th of July. Peace!

Polar Bear triathlon & the SW Challenge series

This Saturday Dec 13th was the Polar Bear tri in White Sands Missile Range. It ended up being a5 k run/40k bike/ 400m swim. I had a really poor race. I'm sure the reason is because I just completed Ironman Arizona 20 days before the Polar Bear. Right off the bat I was struggling. I had a really slow run. I just couldn't seem to get up to the run speeds I have done all year. Normally my run is my strength. But today my run was flat.

My biggest competition for the series, Jason McClure, had a great run. What I normally have to do to finish ahead of him is lay a smack down on the run because he's such a superior cyclist. Then I have to try & keep his lead to 1-1.5 minutes on the bike. I can make up a 1-1.5 minutes in the water.

Today he was able to stay with me on the run & beat me silly on the bike There were at least 4 people who could easily qualify as Clydes who passed me on the bike or run & whom I was never able to repass.

I put maximum effort into the bike, but was again flat & had no ability to pick up the speeds. The bike was a 40k. About 3/4 into it I bonked pretty hard. Considering how I felt, I was happy with how I was able to dig deep & overcome the pain.

I got into the water hoping to catch some of the Clydes who had dominated me today. I was able to catch & pass 5 or 6 people, but all of them were either little guys who were obviously not anywhere near the Clyd weight or they were girls. But hey, I'm not picky. At least I was able to pass someone during this race.

Even though I finished with a poor time I had a lot of fun! I was able to hang out with fellow triathletes who are always a lot of fun & supportive The other good news is that this race is only 20 days after IMAZ & I was able to finish with no injuries. God really blessed me with pretty much a bullet proof body. I've never got hurt from racing or training (excluding 1 bike wreck or mistakenly running 800 miles on one pair of shoes).

Unfortunately the race started at 8am & at 11am at the awards ceremony the RD said the results won't be available until 3pm. Hhhmmm. I could figure out the results with a pen & paper in a couple hours. Consequently I was late getting to the South West Challenge Series awards ceremony. But, I was able to get my first place 30-34 age group champion award. All in all a great day!

I found out today that the South west Challenge series no longer gives a quarter point after our 8th race. it's just the person who has the most points up to 8 races. No extra points.

I think the series should give extra points for extra races because it encourages athletes to attend more races. There should be incentives for doing more local races. Why should there be a cap? If I hit 8 ten point races I'm unlikely to sneak in many more, if any. I mean, I'd be maxed out with points anyway. Where as if there are other people in my division who may do more than 8 races I'd be forced to do more to stay competitive. If the series only allows the best 8, after I get 8 great races in I'll just train & avoid the extra costs of gas, hotel, & entry fees. Shouldn't there be rewards for supporting more local races, not less?

Just curious if I'm the only one who thinks that way. Don't get me wrong, I'm very gratefull for the SW series. Best thing since sliced bread. But it could be better by bringing back the bonus points.

Thanks for tuning in.