Saturday, October 15, 2016

Utah Tri Buzz ALL STARS

Just a heads up. As previously mentioned, we're excited to have some Utah Tri Buzz awards in production, and not just for the fastest of the fast. 

 More to come...


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Thursday, October 13, 2016

Utah Age Group Rankings (WALL OF FAME): Men 50+

With only one more race on the schedule (Lake Powell 10/22), it's time to roll out our "very close to final" WALL OF FAME age group rankings for the 2016 season.

Whereas so many of our friends and neighbors staggered out of bed to watch Saturday morning cartoons in their pj's, these individuals got out and RACED... (in fact, at least 3x in order to qualify for these rankings).
Here are the men's 50+ divisions. As always, you can click on the picture below to make it a little bigger.

If you're friends with someone on the list, please spread the word so they can bask in their much-deserved glory!


A reminder on the methodology:

* Utah races only

* To be eligible, must have raced at least 3 of the 32 options below:
  • Icebreaker  (RaceTri)
  • Ironman St. George 70.3
  • Ghost Town  (TriUtah)
  • Salem Spring  (RaceTri)
  • Sand Hollow S/O   (BBSC)
  • Daybreak S/O  (USTriSports)
  • Rock Cliff S/O  (RaceTri)
  • East Canyon S/O  (TriUtah)
  • DinoTri S/O
  • Echo S/O  (TriUtah)
  • Toughman Utah Half  (RaceTri)
  • Jordanelle S/O  (TriUtah)
  • Escape From Black Ridge S/O (RaceTri)
  • Camp Yuba S/O  (RaceTri)
  • Brineman S/O/H  (TriUtah)
  • Kokopelli  S/O   (BBSC)
  • Bear Lake Brawl  S/O/H/F (On Hill)

* Ranking is an average of your Overall %... so as a simple example if you placed 60th out of 100 in one race, 500th out of 1,000 in another, and 40th out of 100 in another, you average out to 50% for the three;  keep in mind, if you raced more than 3x, we take the average of your top 3 results... that gives some incentive to race often, as you can only better your ranking each time you toe the line.


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Utah Age Group Rankings (WALL OF FAME): Women 25-39

Utah Age Group Rankings (WALL OF FAME): Women 40+ & Athena

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Utah Age Group Rankings (WALL OF FAME): M40-49 & Clydes

With only one more race on the schedule (Lake Powell 10/22), it's time to roll out our "very close to final" WALL OF FAME age group rankings for the 2016 season.

Whereas so many of our friends and neighbors staggered out of bed to watch Saturday morning cartoons in their pj's, these individuals got out and RACED... (in fact, at least 3x in order to qualify for these rankings).
Here are the M4044, M4549 and Clydesdale divisions. As always, you can click on the picture below to make it a little bigger.

If you're friends with someone on the list, please spread the word so they can bask in their much-deserved glory!


A reminder on the methodology:

* Utah races only

* To be eligible, must have raced at least 3 of the 32 options below:
  • Icebreaker  (RaceTri)
  • Ironman St. George 70.3
  • Ghost Town  (TriUtah)
  • Salem Spring  (RaceTri)
  • Sand Hollow S/O   (BBSC)
  • Daybreak S/O  (USTriSports)
  • Rock Cliff S/O  (RaceTri)
  • East Canyon S/O  (TriUtah)
  • DinoTri S/O
  • Echo S/O  (TriUtah)
  • Toughman Utah Half  (RaceTri)
  • Jordanelle S/O  (TriUtah)
  • Escape From Black Ridge S/O (RaceTri)
  • Camp Yuba S/O  (RaceTri)
  • Brineman S/O/H  (TriUtah)
  • Kokopelli  S/O   (BBSC)
  • Bear Lake Brawl  S/O/H/F (On Hill)

* Ranking is an average of your Overall %... so as a simple example if you placed 60th out of 100 in one race, 500th out of 1,000 in another, and 40th out of 100 in another, you average out to 50% for the three;  keep in mind, if you raced more than 3x, we take the average of your top 3 results... that gives some incentive to race often, as you can only better your ranking each time you toe the line.
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Utah Age Group Rankings (WALL OF FAME): Men 25-39

Utah Age Group Rankings (WALL OF FAME): Women 25-39

 Utah Age Group Rankings (WALL OF FAME): Women 40+ & Athena

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Sunday, October 9, 2016

Full List: Locals at Kona! RESULTS

CONGRATS TO ALL!!!


Adam Hicken M4044    S 1:08  B 5:18  R 4:01   10:37:56    152nd in AG

B.j. Christenson M3539  S 1:40  B 6:40  R 5:46  14:26:33 w/a broken scapula!

Brice Williams M4044  S 55  B 5:45  R 3:27   10:16:12    103rd in AG

Dana Bullard F3539  S 1:11  B 6:02  R 3:45    11:08:19    30th in AG

Diane Tracy F6569  S 1:46  B 7:37  R 6:07   15:52:30     5th in AG

Emily Lanter F3034  S 1:09  B 5:26  R 3:59   10:41:22    19th in AG

Jen Johnson F3034  S 1:06  B 6:02  R 4:02   11:19:31    49th in AG

Jorge de Amorim Filho M3034  S 53  B 5:36  R 3:58  10:43:40  138th in AG

Laura Yost F4044  S 1:15  B 6:03  R 3:39   11:05:54   32nd in AG

Luke Rothey M4044  S 1:08  B 5:30  R 4:01   10:48:21  170th in AG

Makinsie Bartholomew F1824  S 1:15  B 6:32  R 5:27  13:29:06  25th in AG

Marc Rosello M4549  S 1:07  B 5:28  R 4:15   11:01:02  159th in AG

Matt Davis M3034  S 1:10  B 5:26  R 3:58   10:43:40  139th in AG

Sam Hobi M4044  S 1:04  B 5:25  R 4:03  10:43:40  162nd in AG

Sebe Ziesler M4044  S 57  B 5:26  R 3:37   10:06:50  82nd in AG

Stuart Porter M5559  S 1:23  B 5:50  R 4:24   11:48:56  54th in AG

Sydney Tervort F6064  S 1:21  B 6:48  R 4:38   13:02:22  4th in AG

Tracy Campbell F4044  S 1:14  B 6:42  R 4:02  12:08:44  74th in AG

Trevor MacDuff M4044  S 1:34  B 7:13  R 5:00   14:04:27  237th in AG

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Saturday, October 8, 2016

Full List: Locals at Kona!

By our count there are 19 athletes with local ties racing the Ironman World Championships today. Please let us know if there's anyone we missed.

Watch race coverage and track the locals at ironman.com. Starts at 10:25 Mountain time.


Adam Hicken M4044

 B.j. Christenson M3539

Brice Williams M4044

Dana Bullard F3539

Diane Tracy F6569

Emily Lanter F3034

Jen Johnson F3034

Jorge de Amorim Filho M3539

 Laura Yost F4044

Luke Rothey M4044

Makinsie Bartholomew F1824

Marc Rosello M4549

Matt Davis M3034

Sam Hobi M4044

Sebe Ziesler M4044

Stuart Porter M5559

Sydney Tervort F6064

Tracy Campbell F4044

Trevor MacDuff M4044


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Thursday, October 6, 2016

Kona Profiles: Captain Matthew Davis

With the big dance a mere two days away, Matthew Davis wraps up our "Kona Profiles" segment for 2016. Hopefully you've enjoyed getting to know these amazing athletes & have felt inspired to work towards your own goals, whatever they may be.

 Good luck to Matt, the others interviewed, and those we unfortunately weren't able to get to.

 We'll be tracking your races and wish you an awesome day!

What’s your athletic background and how did you get into triathlon?

 I was the opposite of an endurance athlete, playing football and running track (sprints) in both high school and college. My wife Ashley laughs now because I used to whine to her whenever my college track coach made me race more than 200 meters. Apparently 140.6 miles sounds better to me than 400 meters. ;) After graduating in 2009, I kept eating like a Division 1 athlete, but wasn't working out 5 hours a day anymore. I didn't gain that much weight... it just converted from muscle to... not muscle. Ha. Ash and I would go to the gym a few times a week, but it was very casual. Then in 2012, an old Brigham City/Academy friend, Shawn Killpack, was stationed with me in California. He had just gotten into triathlon and was signed up for a tri (Rage) in Vegas the next weekend. Shawn invited me to come along so I winged the sprint distance. I swam breaststroke the entire time, rode Shawn's old aluminum road bike, and then ran a 5K - which was further than I'd ever run in my entire life besides basic training.
I trained very casually with Shawn that summer, did the Utah Half, and then moved to Hill AFB, Utah. I proceeded to not swim/bike/run at all until the next April (2013). I trained a bit more until August, did the Utah Half for a second time, and then took a couple months off again. Finally in November 2013, I cracked down and started seriously training for my first 140.6, Ironman Texas in May 2014. I surprised myself with a 10:06 and realized there was maybe some potential there. But even then, I laid off the tri training until the winter and did LOTOJA instead that summer. The Kona quest didn't start until December 2014, when I started training for IMTX 2015 and working with my coach Wes Johnson.

 What’s the vibe like in Kona? Will you be leaning more towards getting out there and soaking up the event & atmosphere or laying low this week?

 It's pretty surreal to be here among so many of the world's elite athletes. An Ironman World Champ is our neighbor at our condo on Alii Drive, and the guy I'm rooting for this year happened to be right in front of me during my first ride on the Queen K. Is this real life? The vibe is awesome! Ironman is in the air. You can taste the excitement but at the same time, it's more relaxed than a typical M-dot race. There's a constant flow of insanely fit athletes running and riding up and down Alii Drive and the Queen K. Everyone smiles and waves like this is normal.

 I'm soaking it all in! We had the Parade of Nations tonight, will be hitting up the expo again tomorrow, and are pumped to whip out the BAM speedos for the Underpants Run on Thursday. My parents and brother are here and I'm looking forward to them coming to the banquet to get a taste of what this is all about. There's nothing like the Ironman World Championships and I am smelling the roses for sure. The typical tourist stuff on the Big Island can wait for another trip, though.
We’re told that you faced some adversity/bad luck in your quest for Kona… can you elaborate on your journey to Kona?

 Oh man, there were some serious unlucky breaks! After IMTX 2014, I decided to make Kona the goal. I got hooked up with Wes (thanks to my mother-in-law who happened to meet him in Texas) and joined the BAM fam that December. My training for IMTX 2015 went really well and I was feeling ready. But 6 weeks out, I got in a bike wreck at 30 mph. I was extremely grateful that there was no serious damage, but I had a herniated disc and a huge hematoma in my knee and was told not to even start running again for 8 weeks. But my wife had just picked up triathlon, had juggled her training around mine and being a mommy, and was about to do her first USAT-sanctioned tri - Ironman Texas. (She's amazing.) I obviously couldn't miss it. Instead of training, I focused on rehab for those last 6 weeks and made the goal to get to the start line and then to the finish line. I ended up finishing in 10.5 hours that time. Kona went to a 9:57 in my age group that year, so that was a bummer knowing it really would have been within my reach if not for the crash.
I picked Superfrog in Sept. 2015 as my redemption race but hit an unmarked pothole on the bike and went endo, landing on my head and busting up my bike. Then at IMTX this year, I had a freak accident in T1. Another athlete dropped their bike under my bare foot just as I stepped down. This sprained and cut my foot - and thanks to all that blood pumping on the bike, that cut actually developed a staph infection during the race. I ended up with a fever, nausea, chills, and an elephant-sized foot and got to walk the last half of the marathon shivering in the rain/hail. Bad luck comes in three's, though, right? So I was due for some good luck at Lineman.

 Do you have any specific race goals, or is this more “icing on the cake” and no pressure after the hard task of qualifying?

 This is definitely icing on the cake after a long season, and a nice break after a crazy cross-country move. But I'd still like to lay down a solid race. Having been here and seen the course first-hand, it's pretty unforgiving, so I don't have a specific time goal in mind. I'm hoping to take in the experience and really learn from it. I'd be lying if I said it was just a victory lap, though. I want to give my best effort on Saturday.

 Did you know where you were in your AG throughout Vineman? At what point did you realize you’d clinched a Kona slot, and what was your reaction?

 My wife made sure I knew where I was every time I saw her. Halfway up the big hill toward the end of the second loop, she told me I was in 5th, that 1-3 were out of reach, but 4th was fading and I could catch him. Since Vineman has an out-and-back, I knew who I needed to pass, and caught him with less than a 10K left. We figured you'd have to be top 3 in my AG for a guaranteed slot and 4th for a prayer at a rolldown. But after the race, we learned that other AG rolldowns wouldn't come to my AG, and figured the top three my age would choose to go to Kona. So we went to bed that night celebrating a great race but explaining to family that there wouldn't be a Kona slot.

 Honestly, Kona was not the stated goal for Vineman. After all that bad luck, I was starting to wonder if I just wasn't cut out for this stuff after all. Vineman was meant to bring the fun back to triathlon and to be a conservative, solid, confidence-building race. So I was satisfied with how things turned out and ecstatic that I was finally able to finish a race on my terms. That made the next morning that much sweeter. I was standing on the podium when the guy who finished 2nd turned to me, shook my hand, and told me to have fun in Kona - because he wasn't taking the slot so it was mine. Definitely one of the coolest moments of my life.

 Marc Rosello mentioned that he enjoys “making things interesting” in terms of a friendly wager every now and then… will there be any such wagers among BAM athletes racing on Saturday?

 Nope. It's probably surprising to others, but there really isn't any competition between us. We all train together and want each other to do well. If that means we get beat by our friends, then we'll all be better because of it. On the guy's side, Jorge, Sam and I all have different strengths so it really just comes down to how things shake out on race day. We all joked about holding hands across the finish line in Texas this year, and then Jorge and I actually ended up on the death march together and did just that.
What’s the forecast looking like for race day? Are you going in with a different nutrition strategy due to the climate, or similar to Vineman and other Ironmans you’ve done?

 It's been forecasting some showers but looks like it might be clear now. Sunny, hot, and humid like you'd expect for Kona. The amount of sweat just 10 minutes into an easy run here has been ridiculous, so we're all going to babysit our salt intake and hydration a bit more than normal. I've dealt with some cramping issues the past couple seasons, but got them all worked out with PhD Nutrition and the right salt levels for Vineman. Jorge has also been plagued by cramps, so we both have HotShot on hand for if they hit. Hopefully we'll be able to stave them off, otherwise it could be a long day.

Can you tell us a bit about your time with the Air Force? What’s your current role/responsibilities?

 I'm a Captain in the Air Force and have been on active duty since graduating from the Air Force Academy in 2009. It's been part of my life much longer, though, due to those Academy years and an LDS mission in between. I'm an engineer and have worked at NASA on an automatic ground collision avoidance system for the F-16, at the Hill AFB office for the Utah Test and Training range, and most recently was a program manager handling upgrades for the F-22. I was extremely lucky to be selected to attend graduate school for my next assignment, so last month we moved to Ohio, where I'll be pursuing my master's degree for the next 18 months.

 How has your military experience helped you as a triathlete?

 You develop an almost ridiculous talent for time management as a cadet at the Air Force Academy - especially as a student-athlete. That's huge when juggling Ironman training with real life jobs, families, church responsibilities, etc. The discipline required for military life also translates well to triathlon training. As a bonus, the military places a high emphasis on physical fitness. My commanders are excited for me to represent the Air Force in a small way at the Ironman World Championship.
Doctor Delicious is thought of by some as the favorite among our Utah connections. If not him, any thoughts as to who could be first across the finish line? How bout on the women’s side?

 It's a toss-up! Like I said, Sam, Jorge and I all have different strengths. One could easily be more important than the others on Saturday and any of us could have an amazing race. I just moved across the country and raced Superfrog a week ago, so I'm hoping I'm still fresh enough for Saturday. Sam and Jorge actually both have Ironman races in November and are "supposed" to take it a little easier on Saturday, but I doubt either of them will be able to hold back! So it should be fun to see how it all shakes out. On the women's side, they're all amazing. Anything could happen!
Anything else you want to share?

 I just have to thank my wife Ashley for making this possible. She makes sure I get my training in and then somehow has managed to train for 2 - soon 3 - Ironman races herself, all while being the best mom to our two little kids. It's pretty special to share this Ironman world with her. Another big thanks obviously goes to Wes and his genius coaching mind for getting me here, and to the BAM fam for the training shenanigans. It's one thing to get to race Kona; it's another thing to get to race it with some of your best friends. Feeling pretty lucky over here. Finally, good luck to all those racing on Saturday and anyone working toward that Kona slot. Keep the dream alive!


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"Well come on, Cinderella, we gotta get you ready for the ball!"

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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Kona Profiles: Sound Spanking From Marc Rosello

The Ironman World Championships ("Kona") is this Saturday, Oct. 8th! We're running out of time, but hoping to get one more Kona Profile in before the big dance... in the meantime, check out this funny & insightful interview with Mr. Marc Rosello.

 Good luck Marc, we'll be cheering you on man!!

 What’s your athletic background and how did you get into triathlon?

 I played College Football, Baseball and Golf, so after graduate school, I moved to Utah in 1997 and found mountainbiking. Racing filled that competitive bug and it was fun! I learned tons about training by heart rate, racing at altitude, and having quality equipment. I grew up in Florida, so I could swim, and I always wanted to "tri", so the off-road Yuba Tri was my first in 1999 or 2000. I made all the newbie mistakes, but learned really quickly and was hooked.

Have you been to Kona before? Regardless, how are you feeling only days out?

I raced Kona in 2012 and 2013. Awesome. Complete dehydration in 12, and GI distress in 13, but loved it. I quickly learned that I could't have the same nutrition strategy in Kona, as I was successful with racing at other climates and altitude. I am feeling prepared and healthy this year, so that is a blessing. Just getting to the start line is a huge accomplishment, and cannot be overlooked. BJ Christenson crashed just a few days ago and broke his scapula, again. I feel terrible for him, knowing the timing of it just sucks. I think he still has a chance of starting the race, cause he is a competitor. If he can finish, it may be his greatest accomplishment to date!

 You’re always near the top of the leaderboard, but where would your 9:55 and 9th overall at Tahoe rank among your best races ever? (as a reference, B.J. was 5th in 9:49, Rory 13th in 10:01, Sebe Ziesler 10:02, Brice Williams 10:13 and Luke Rothey 10:14) Did you go in thinking you could win your AG and qualify?

 Tahoe was a great race for me, no doubt. I would say it is #2 for me. I did not have intentions of winning my AG by any means, but I thought I was in good enough shape to compete for a slot. I was old in my AG (44 in 40-44), and just wanted to put a full race together. My #1 race was when I qualified for the first time at Arizona in 2011. I was racing with the great Brett Wilking. He is a great friend and teammate of mine, (who I punish on the golf course) but he beats me almost every time racing tri. He didn't have his best race, but I went 9:31 to his 9:28. We both were on the podium (40-44 for me and B-Dub was 35-39) and I punched my first ticket. Awesome. #3 for me was Whistler in 2013.
Did you know you had moved to 1st in your AG off the bike? Were you running scared or relatively calm knowing M4044 would receive a few slots?

 I was running well, but soon realized I didn't feel as great as I did at IM Arizona or IM Whistler. But I stayed in the game and got two pieces of great advice from friends that I have ever received. At mile 5, BJ Christenson passed me and said "No PRs today Marc, just get it to the house". So I thought if the course was hurting BJ, it was hurting everybody! I received more confirmation from Collin, a Salt Lake Running Company employee and one of my sponsors, who confirmed my placement about 18-19 miles into the marathon for the 2nd time. I told him I wasn't feeling great, but thought I may be able to hold on for a slot. He told me "You look great!" and "You should see what those other guys look like". That's all I needed!

 You texted me, and I quote, “Been chased by a bear at IM Whistler, so your ‘hot seat’ is as cool as the other side of the pillow!” Were you referring to Luke Rothey, or did that really happen? What other IM’s have you done?

 Hah! Are you referring to Luke's back hair? Just kidding Luke. Whistler was the "Bear Race". I was having a great day, with no expectations at all. I was running well at mile 7 or 8, when I spotted a black bear "cub" crossing the closed road above me to my right. I saw a cyclist stop and another veer around the bear. I thought if this bear keeps running across the road, our paths will intersect. I moved to the left side of the trail and when I came by, I looked up into the high grass and saw this HUGE black bear looking down at me. 

 I saw his teeth and lips moving, his eyes staring at me. Needless to say it was a great heart rate "bump" and my pace quickened. I warned the runners ahead of me and just kept going. A photo was taken moments after when the bear crossed the trail 20 yards behind me. I ended up finishing 10th, and there were 14 slots in my AG. I came home to a few phone interviews and Fox 13 ended up coming to the house. So, I had my 10 minutes of fame!

 I have completed 9 IMs; CDA in 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012, IM Arizona in 2011, Kona in 2012 and 2013, Whistler in 2013 and Tahoe 2015. This year, Kona will be #10. I have Arizona 2016 on the schedule again, 6 weeks after Kona. Never done that before, so the recovery/build/taper will be interesting.
Don’t you dare be modest and/or politically correct with us… what’s your prediction for the men’s women’s “Utah podiums” at Kona?

 Well, I know better than trying to predict that race. My first year I raced with my friend Brett and the great Ali Black. We had a friendly bet between us, as I play golf and love to "make things interesting". I passed Ali in T-1, and Brett after the turnaround at Hawi. Long story short, I ended up carrying Brett's golf bag for 18 holes and painting my toenails orange! One prediction I will get right, is it will be hot, windy and humid out there. Everyone who qualified is talented, motivated and experienced in different ways. I know BJ would have been the safe bet, but I rode 107 miles with Jorge De Amorim Filho (AKA Doctor Delicious) and saw how he killed CDA. So Jorge, don't race scared, but you are my pick to bring home the Utah Kona crown!

 Look, you’re far from an “old guy,” but you’re not Evan Santo or one of the other local kids either… what’s your secret to giving triathletes 1-2 decades younger than you a sound spanking on race day?

Young triathlete after a race: "what the hell was that?!?"
Marc Rosello: "I... had to do that"

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Hah! I love to compete. Doesn't matter if its an IM, golf or ping pong. But there is no secret. You have to put the work in day after day, year after year. I like to think I am consistent in my training, but also flexible. It has to be fun. You have to have balance in your life. I skate ski in the winter and take 2-3 months to lift and address any strength issues. Also, I got great coaching advice early in my IM racing (swim analysis, bike fitting, and a run analysis) that helps me avoid injuries. Now don't get me wrong, I have had my fair share of injuries, but if you don't really know why you are injured, you are doomed to repeat it. And you have to adjust training volumes/intensities as you get older. OK, so there are my secrets!

 Coach or self-coached?

 I am mostly self coached, but I can't do it all on my own. Aaron and Cherell Jordin run BraveHeart Coaching Salt Lake, and are great friends. They have motivated me and provided me with a lot of training plans and advice over the years. I owe a lot of my success to them. Brett Wilking motivated me to try and qualify for the Kona years ago, and he is always there to tell me I swim and run too slow :) Once in a while he actually gives me advice I can use, but I respect his opinion. As I mentioned earlier, I got great advice from a coach, Marcel Vifian, when I first attempted to challenge the IM distance. I still follow some of the same swim workouts and techniques, I have the same bike fit (Max Testa), and still alternate different running shoes (Trail, Track and Long runs) as I learned from him. Spend the money, do your homework, and get a coach.

 You’ve been as consistent as running water at SG 70.3: 4:51, 4:51, 4:56, & 4:52 this year… what advice would you give to best manage that tough bike/run brick?

 Again, no secrets. You have to put in the time. No specific workout will allow you to be successful, done a only few times. You have to have a solid base, practice the brick, and know your bike fitness. Also, you cannot race that bike course too hard and expect to run. You have to use heart rate and wattage measurements, and stick to your specific race plan. If you don't know what I am talking about, get a coach!

You were top 5% at SG, 3% at the Utah Half, and won the inaugural Brineman Half… these results have earned you the Utah Tri Buzz M4549 #1 ranking for 2016. How honored would you say you are with this accomplishment?  ;)

 Very honored and humbled. I am lucky to be healthy, racing and having fun. To win was icing on the cake and confirmation that my training was on track. Brineman was a great venue and well run! Riding through Antelope Island was cool (I hadn't done that since racing road bikes 5 years ago) and I can say that was the "Buffalo Race". Yeh, came very close to hitting a HUGE buffalo. Ask Andrew Stasinos. He was driving the lead van, just behind me, and had to pull up to shield me. It was bigger than the van!

 Anything else you want to share?

 Can I thank my wife? Because without her support and patience, racing at this level would be impossible! Also, The Dodo Restaurant and the Salt Running Company have been great sponsors for our team, but our Dodo Triathlon team wouldn't be possible without the support of Chad Burt, DDS. He is a great friend and was the driving force behind our Dodo Triathlon team.

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