Issue #1 June/July 1999

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Welcome to Our Inaugural Issue This issue is a prototype in a way. It is a start for what many of us hope to be a thriving voice for and of triathlon in Colorado. For the six years that I have lived here I have worked with a richly varied and talented group of individuals. From beginning age-groupers to internationally ranked foreign pros and our own IRONMAN champions, triathlon is an intense part of all of their lives. They come here to work and live and train, but not necessarily in that order. Or they were already here and picked up the sport because there is so much of it happening around them. Either way, the word is certainly out about our quality of life and the availability of excellent training opportunities. Great coaching, highly educated athletes, and our lovely, high-altitude mountains make an effective mix for success. Our magazine and website will be focused on Colorado and what our athletes and those who train here are doing. Judging from the magnificent wins the pros have been racking up around the world, the University of Colorado team taking yet another national championship, the ever present influx of visiting athletes, and the many age-groupers who regularly make the world team or qualify for the big day in Kona, we will never be lacking in exciting news and acheivements to report. Our aim is also to promote the races, clubs, camps, and services we have, and support the growth of more, making more resources available to the athletes.

Beginning this project has been strikingly similar to my first semester of graduate school. You are, at first, so overwhelmed by the sheer volume of what needs to be mastered that you question the sanity of your decision to tackle it. Reading and typing into the wee hours of the night and cursing the lack of information on some subject that you’re trying to write about...working a “real” job (that I thankfully love) also to keep the bills paid...worrying about how others will evaluate your work...The familiarity of the pattern was beginning to dawn on me. Like the grad work, though, as the knowledge starts coming you settle into the routines and things look a bit less scary. Then you realize that it really was the right chioce after all and you gear up for the long haul ahead towards graduation. Except for this venture, its graduation day will be when it truly becomes part of our vibrant triathlon community.

Kristen McFarland,MS,ATC,CMT Managing Editor Watch for these stories in our next issue!: Full color coverage of the Desert Sun and Boulder Peak Races ❖ Wes Hobson’s victory at Alcatraz ❖ Results from Morgan County Tinman, Longmont, Avon, Cheyenne Mountain, Saturn Sprint, Ft. Collins, Danskin, Keystone XTERRA, and the Ironkids Bread kid’s triathlon ❖ Colorado pro results from mid-season ITU and USTS races and the Pan Am Games PHOTO BY STEVE LOCKE Intervals Along The Way

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CHILLING OUT IN CHILE It was a fun and productive week for Tony DeBoom and Jill Newman of Colorado Springs, and Pat Brown of Boulder, as they enjoyed successful races and the resort town atmosphere of both Pucon and Serena, Chile. The first race, in Pucon , is held in the shadow of a huge active volcano with the swim in a pristine deep water lake, “like Lake Tahoe” said DeBoom, who was first out of the water and finished a strong fourth (2:48:50) behind Peter Reid. “Peter and I duked it out for third. I had put a minute on him, but he outdid me in the end.” Pat Brown, 9th, raced beside summertime Boulder resident Cristian Bustos, who is a national hero in his home country. “The spectators went crazy for Cristian,” said Brown. He commented that Pucon was “one of the best, well run races that I`ve been to...It`s fun to race that time of year because there is no pressure.” Jill Newman, who won the race last year, led most of the bike leg but was unable to hold off Heather Fuhr for the repeat. Nevertheless, her excellent second place finish (3:08:35) set the stage for her victory the following weekend. At 6am the day after the race Tony, Pat, and Jill, along with Peter Reid, Heather Fuhr, and Chris Legh, hiked the volcano. “It turned into a six hour hike!,” said Pat. Tony added that “You can look down and see the lava right there! Chris (Legh) and I ran down in foot-deep volcanic ash. I was sore all week.” Despite having to recover from their escapades on the volcano, both Tony and Jill also had great races the following weekend in La Serena. In the spectator oriented two-loop sprint race (400mS/10kB/2.5kB-twice) Newman crossed the line first (57.33). Although he finished third this year (51:51) and had won last year, DeBoom felt he had learned quite a bit of strategy last year for this unusual format and had “alot of fun.” The following day DeBoom flew north to Antafaghasta for an ITU race with a highly competitive international field. “I had a day to recover for that race,” he said, but finished a very respectable 5th place for 125 ITU points. Three races in eight days, not a bad week`s work. ❂ T Th hr re ee e C Co ol lo or ra ad do o P Pr ro os s R Ra ac ce e a an nd d R Re el la ax x A Am mi id ds st t W Wa ar rm m H Ho os sp pi it ta al li it ty y a an nd d B Be ea au ut ti if fu ul l S Su ur rr ro ou un nd di in ng gs s O Ol ld d L Lo ou ui is sv vi il ll le e I In nn n Finest Lunch and Dinner B Be ea au ut ti if fu ul l A An nt ti iq qu ue e B Ba ar r G Gu ui in ne es ss s O On n T Ta ap p L Li iv ve e M Mu us si ic c: : T Th hu ur rs sd da ay ys s a an nd d F Fr ri id da ay ys s ( (I Ir ri is sh h o on n T Th hu ur rs sd da ay ys s) ) 740 Front Street, Louisville 3- -6 6- -9 (owned by triathletes!)

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Benefit t in Boulder In what Dave Scott described as the largest group of triathletes ever to gather in Boulder (for a non-race event), nearly 200 athletes and family gathered in January for a benefit for the Boulder Food Share at the Boulder Theater. For a can of food as an admission ticket, the attendees were treated to a showing of NBC’s 1998 IRONMAN telecast, without the commercials, and a talk given by Dave Scott. He was in his usual relaxed form as he delighted the audience with many humorous stories of his years in triahtlon. In addition to the presentations, a raffle was held with prizes donated by area merchants and triathlon related companies. Organizer John Von Plutzner was very pleased at the turnout, as several hundred pounds of canned food were collected for the Boulder Food Share.

Spri ing Powerman R Races Cameron Widoff and Andy Bruckner, both of Boulder, had excellent finishes in the spring Powerman Alabama Duathlon on March 28th, placing third (2:41:57) and fourth (2:43:39), respectively. Kimberly Bruckner, Andy’s older sister and very talented newcomer to the sport, surprised everyone (except those who’ve been riding with her) by winning the women’s field (2:58:39). Danelle Ballangee of Dillon, well-known organizer of the Evergreen Triathlon and a member of the Ecochallange Team Synergy, came in a strong 8th (3:12:55). Earlier in the month, at the Powerman Honolulu on March 14th, Tony DeBoom of Colorado Springs finished 7th (2:47:52).

US STS S Aus st tin Logging another win for the early season, Tim DeBoom took home the prize at the first United States Triathlon Series (USTS) race. The 12 event series began in Austin, Texas on May 2. Also finishing in the front were fellow Boulderite Pat Brown in 6th (2:04:00), and Nicole DeBoom, who placed third in her first foray into the professional ranks (2:13:35). The USTS, whose lead sponsor is Bally Total Fitness Clubs, is in its second year of resurrection after having lost its financial support several years ago. Its return has been welcomed by american pros who have waited patiently through years with almost no prize money races available here at home. In ‘97 there were only 3 continental U.S. triathlons with a purse to put up. Providing both non-drafting and draft-legal formats, the USTS also thankfully offers competition for the nodraft purists who have a decreasing number of venues in which to show their talent. I IT TU U S Se ea as so on n O Op pe en ne er rs s The ITU series started out dismally for Colorado’s pro triathletes this year, except for Siri Lindley, who continues to place respectably in every race she enters. Ishigaki, Japan has not been a favorable race for the “home team” in recent years, and this year was no exception. Lindley (Boulder) had our best showing at 10th place (2:02:09), with Denver’s Jennifer Gutierrez coming in at 17th (2:03:36). Farther back in the w wi in nd d s sp pr ri in nt ts s w wi in nd d s sp pr ri in nt ts s

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pack were Colorado Springs’ Laura Reback finishing 28th (2:04:52), and Jill Newman at 32nd (2:05:45).

The men fared worse, as the best showing came from Nick Radkewich (Colorado Springs), who is usually closer to the front in these drafting races, but placed 20th (1:50:18) in the very large and competitive international field. Joshua Dapice and Mike Smedley, both US National Resident Team members in Colorado Springs, finished 36th (91:51:35) and 59th (1:53:29). Ryan Bolton (Boulder) came in 65th (1:55:41).

The following week in Gamagori, Japan, Lindley was closer to the top, just one second out of third place after a sprint to the finish with Michelle Jones of Australia, logging an awesome 1:55:26. Laura Reback also raced and finished 60th (2:05:58). Nick Radkewich had a bettter day than the previous week, returning to his more usual top-ten finish. This time it was an 8th (1:44:34). Other Colorado participants were Garrett McCarthy of Louisville (37th, 1:47:12), competing for his native Ireland, as usual, and Mike Smedley (52nd, 1:49:20).

On May 2nd the series moved on to Sydney, Australia and the site of the 2000 Olympic Games, where triathlon will make its debut and lead off the opening day from the famous Opera House steps. The american men were again dominated by a strong international field, with our top finishers Mike Smedley (37th, 1:57:37) and Joshua Dapice (41st, 1:59:47). The US women had a better showing, with Siri Lindley (Boulder) taking another 4th

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8 THE COLORADO TRIATHLETE JUNE-JULY 1999 Wes Hobson kicked off the 1999 season with five races in sunny southern climates. He began with with the Monarca Valle de Bravo Triathlon in Mexico in March.

The Valle de Bravo Triathlon is the first 1999 International Triathlon Union (ITU) points race in North America … The United States was represented by Martha Sorensen, Callahan Hatfield, Beth Zinkand competing in her first professional race, military athlete Mike Hagen and yours truly. Also, four members of the U.S. resident team (Colorado Springs),Suzanne Martineau, Kristin Armstrong competing in her first professional race, Mike Smedley, and Victor Plata … The 6000 feet in altitude caught me offgaurd. With my hometown being in Boulder, Colorado, the same altitude, this was a great opportunity to benefit from altitude training … The race brochure read twenty kilometers up and then “retorno”. With over 2,000 feet of climbing, the brochure did not lie … 4. Wes Hobson 2:01:44 Boulder 8. Victor Plata 2:05:04 Co. Springs 7.Kristin Armstrong 2:29:01 Co. Springs I won the Gold’s Gym Yuma Triathlon in Yuma, Arizona this past weekend. (March 27, 1:50:13)This is one of the oldest triathlons in the sport. The triathlon benefitted the Special Olympics program. Many of the future olympians were there to help volunteer for the race. The race is also a creative 1.5k swim, 10k run, and 40k bike format … It was great to run “fresh.” … Another unique aspect of the race is that the start began in California and the finish was in Arizona. Arizona has an hour time difference. I mentioned in my awards speech the bad news that evereyone had to add an hour to their time … The next race for Wes was the Pan Am qualifier on April 24th, which the annual St. Anthony’s race was chosen to serve as this year.

During my eleven years as a professional triathlete, I have competed at St. Anthony’s nine of those years … The race took place Saturday afternoon at 4:30 … Many of the spectators were the 1700 triathletes who were racing the next morning. Hence they were relaxed and enjoyed rooting for their “favorite horse.” … I had a great swim and exited the water in fifth place … After three of the (bike) laps, our lead group was whittled down to four, Tony DeBoom (USA) (Colorado Springs), Gilberto Gonzalez (Venezuela), Garrett McCarthy (Ireland) (but really Louisville, Colorado), and myself,...I would say Tony did %50 of the pulling, I did %40, Gilberto %10, and Garrett never took a pull. He was a little tired from racing the previous two weekends in Japan … Tony and Gilberto took off and I couln’t go with them. Tim DeBoom, Tony’s brother, had a great run and caught me at mile four. Tony had a great race and I was very impressed with his effort as he did a lot of work on the bike.

(See St. Anthony’s article in this issue for more details and full Colorado results).

On May 2nd, Wes and Boulder’s Sue Latshaw raced in St. Croix .Latshaw finshed fourth (3:02:58), and Hobson placed fifth (2:38:06) despite the heat and a mishap on the bike. At the 25k mark, my spare tire came undone from under my seat. As I tried to grab it, the tire caught between my frame and rear wheel. I couldn’t pedal anymore … I started to feel the heat and my run went from a race to a survival run...I have raced for 16 years and in over 200 triathlons...This is the first time I had an IV after the race. To cap off these early successes, Wes was victorious at the St. Kitts International Triathlon on May 9th in the British Virgin Islands.

I consider this bike course to be one of the three toughest Olympic distance courses I have ever raced. A two-loop course including eight hills. On this course, one cannot fake fitness in any of the disciplines. Jenny Guttierez of Greenwood Village grabbed a big win in the women’s pro race (2:23:02). Susanne Martineau and Kristen Armstrong, both members of the USAT Resident Team in Colorado Springs, took sixth (2:41:02) and seventh (2:41:36), respectively.

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taking care of your self: As Goes Our Life, So Goes Our Sport by Kristen McFarland, MS, ATC, CMT Sport, for most of us, is a recreational endeavor. Unlike activities done purely for fitness reasons, the sport one chooses is not only a reflection of that person, but also a sort of self-expression. You don’t usually say “I do triathlons.” Instead you say “I am a triathlete.” Here in Colorado, because of the nature of the population, sometimes when you ask somebody what they do, they will innocently answer with what their recreational first love is rather than what their job occupation is. You can hear a highly-paid software engineer introduce himself as a rock climber, a veterinarian say first, “I am a runner”, and more than one waiter declare, “I am a snowboarder.” Our sport helps define our identity. Because it is such an important part of our lives, it effects us emotionally when we don’t do well. It’s that pesky self-esteem thing. Even though we know we’re still a “good person” if we do poorly at a competition, it still eats away at us. Staring at the pages of our training log, we mull over what aspects of our training and nutrition program could be improved upon. Consciously or not, we feel better about ourselves when we live up to our own expectations (however hard) and therefore strive to do so.

There is the flip side of that coin, though. Just as our performance effects our emotional state, that same emotional well-being can make or break how we perform. When things are not right in our lives it will detract from our athletic abilities in many different ways. For some, emotional distress can cause a lack of desire to train or compete. It’s pretty difficult to muster the will to win when you’re preoccupied. Every champion will tell you that focus is an essential ingredient. For others training can turn into a form of escapism--when all those extra-long rides are just an excuse not to go home to that empty house, or that spouse with whom things might not be going so well … Then the overtraining exacerbates the intensity of the emotional distress and you’ve got yourself a viscious cycle. We all know that rest is important for bodily recovery, but it also gives us time to take care of other matters that need to be dealt with.

Addressing personal emotional issues and at least trying to clear them up can potentially change your results as much as altering some part of your training schedule. It may seem like unusual training advice, but the best coaches in any sport keep an eye on all aspects of their athletes’ lives. It is obvious that a happier, more centered athlete will have a better chance to excel. Remove the mental obstacles and watch yourself fly.

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THE CLEANSING OF THE ELDERS Dr. Joe Dreitlein Inanothersurprisemovebytheageists , t h e 6 5 - 6 9 agegroupHawaiianIronmanqualifier spot was removed from the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon. Now all those in their sixties areinthesamepoolofcontendersforan IRONMAN slot in all races except, for the time being , Ironmandistanceraces . Abrieflookat theracestatisticsrevealsthatnooneover sixty - fivecanoutperformthoseintheirearly sixties. Effectively then, the 65-69 age group hasbeenexcludedfromtheHawaiianIronman sincethenumberofIronmandistanceslotsis miniscule . Thisistheonlyagegroupthathas beeneliminated . Triathlonhasbeenoneofthe fewsportswhichisparticipantorientedas opposed to spectator oriented. It has typically been open to all citizens who want to challangethemselvesandhavethefunofdiscoveringtheirlimitations . Recently , starting withtheOlympics , someraceorganizershave succumbedtoexploitavecommercialismand havebeguntochangethenatureof triathlons. The Olympic Triatlhon will be a teamsportmutatedintoaspectatorsportmuch like the pathetic “sports” of baseball and footballcraftedtoentertainvicariouslythephysically and mentally dead. It is hard not to believethatthesameforceswhichdegraded the Olympics from the Greek ideal are not at workintheagecleansingoftheHawaiian IRONMAN. Before society becomes a full paedocracy, let’s hope that the sport of triathlon keepsitscharacterasanactivitywhere everyone , nomatterhowlimited , canchallangethemselvesforthepurefunofit . Besides, if the old folk are removed from triathlons , whatwillreplacethecomicrelief ofseeingdodderinggeriatricsstaggeringto thefinishline ?

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For a record fourth year in a row, the University of Colorado Triathlon Team won the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships. Yawn. "So what’s new?" you might ask. The answer to that question lies not only in the results that the Buffs achieved, but what it takes them to get there and how they earned it.

The CU Triathlon Team is composed of over 100 members primarily from the Boulder Campus of the University of Colorado. While most are undergraduate students, there are also graduate students, alumni, and other members associated with CU on the team. Only full time students are eligible to score for the collegiate championships, but all are entitled to compete. The team begins each year with weekly workouts – the hallmarks of which are the weekend LSD bike and run workouts. Though there are members of all ranges of ability, nearly everyone finds a pace that meets their particular needs. In fact, in any ride you may be riding with a novice triathlete on a mountain bike, or with an age group placer from the Hawaii IRONMAN. " At first I felt a little intimidated" says Andy Feeney a 2nd year member and senior at CU, " but once I met some of the people on the team and did some of the workouts, I felt like I was just as much of a triathlete as anyone else."

Besides hammering out some epic training rides and runs, like riding up to Ward and along the Peak to Peak highway at nearly 10,000 feet of elevation, or running on Magnolia Road, the team does make time to enjoy other things. The club organizes hiking and camping trips, snowshoe and skiing outings, as well as the occasional get together (ie party.) In addition to all of the physical activity, the club has weekly meetings where they learn about racing and training from local experts and professional triathletes. The list of speakers in 1999 is a veritable who’s who in the triathlon world – Ray Browning, Wes Hobson, Cameron Widoff, and Dave Scott. The team also has attracted many sponsors due their impressive performances including Rudy Project, PowerBar, Boulder Running Company, Mickey C’s Bagels, Pearl Izumi, Profile, Louisville Cyclery, and Zipp. With help from their sponsors and a lot of effort from club member and race director Gretchen Keisling, the team organized a 5K running race in February. The profits from the Frozen Foot 5K held February 7, 1999 were used to help offset the cost of competing at the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships at the Wildflower Olympic Distance Triathlon held the first weekend every May, which brings us to the point of this story. At 1:30 pm on Thursday April 29, 51 athletes boarded a charter bus in Boulder bound for California. These athletes joined the 12 other team members who had left earlier as part of a suburban and van caravan all towing trailers loaded top to bottom with bikes, tents, and camping gear. Though the bus is equipped with a toilet, TV and VCR – 24 hours is a long trip, especially if you’re a light sleeper or someone who cringes at the thought of sitting on a bus for one full day. Since the bus is full of athletes trying to hydrate before a big race, there are plenty of stops along the way – usually once every 3 or 4 hours. The advantage for the van and suburban drivers is a night’s rest in Las Vegas, though you must pay for this convenience by driving your share of the 1200 mile trip.

When the bus arrives at Lake San Antonio, everyone piles out and begins working on making the designated CU campground their temporary home for a couple of days. Within 10 minutes, a virtual tent city is erected – awing the surrounding campers.

If you’ve never experienced the Wildflower Triathlon Festival, it’s something you should put on your to-do list. On Saturday, the Long Course Hawaii IRONMAN qualifier begins early in the morning. The CU team always sends a few athletes out on this course, and in 1999 seven athletes competed – led by grad student Stephen Luckey in 4:51. For those of the off- ✿ wildflower power by neal henderson, cu team coach

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road persuasion, there is also a mountain bike triathlon held on Saturday. For the CU team, though, the big one is on Sunday.

The Olympic Distance race starts with the collegiate men’s wave followed 2 minutes later by the collegiate women. This year, the race featured about 200 collegiate men, and over 120 collegiate women. Prior to the start, the CU team roars out their school cheer – with a few minor modifications to the lyrics. Anticipating strong finishes this year were senior Teri Duthie, who placed second in 1997 & 1998 and Nick Cady, who placed 5th in 1998. Behind their two team leaders were a host of returning athletes and many new faces ready to make their names heard in 1999. At the conclusion of the swim, all looked well for the Buffs who were ready to charge onto the bike course. Junior Nick Cady shot into the lead on Beach Hill, wasting little time on his assault on a course record while Teri Duthie found herself in the same position – out front and all alone. All along the bike course, black and gold uniforms rolled by. Though there is a lot of competition at the top end, there are also a number of team members for whom finishing is a challenge. " This was my first triathlon and my biggest goal was to finish." says Jill Walker a junior. By the finish of the bike leg, both Duthie and Cady held convincing leads – but both knew that the run course is no walk in the park. As Kai Costanzo, 4th place finisher for CU puts it "That run course is super hard….harder than any other I’ve ever done." While Cady was out front, Neal Henderson (grad) and Ryna Ignatz (soph) found themselves running 2nd and 3rd for CU and top 20 for the men. On the women’s side, CU was everywhere. Following Duthie on the run were senior Beth Anderson in 3rd, while grad students Kirsten Anderson, Gretchen Keisling, and Kerry Barnholt all held top 10 positions.

At the finish Nick Cady crossed the line in 2:03:54 earning him the USA Triathlon Male Collegiate Champion while Duthie finished in 2:21:00 – USAT Female Collegiate Champion. Both were over two minutes ahead of the second place finishers. The scoring for the collegiate team championship is based on the combined time of the top 3 mens’ and womens’ times for each school. Rounding out CU’s scorers for the women were Anderson (2:26:53) and Anderson (2:31:52) and for the men were Ignatz (2:18:55) and Henderson (2:18:57). The combined time for CU was a record 14 hours and 1 minute – 45 minutes faster than 2nd place team Cal Poly. Rounding out the rest of the top 5 teams were University of Arizona, University of Northern Arizona, and Navy. While 1999 was a record year for the Buffs with the overall men’s and women’s champions, and a 4th straight team championship, don’t expect to see them resting on their laurels in 2000. ❂ Neal Henderson is the coach of the CU Triathlon Team and is a USA Triathlon Level 1 certified coach. He can be contacted by email at henderna@colorado.edu. widoff wins again Boulder’s Cameron Widoff added another Wildflower title to his record, continuing his domination of the half-Ironman distance Hawaii IRONMAN qualifier race. In fourth place off the bike, he quickly passed the leaders to finish two minutes out in front. When asked about his recent win, a pleased Widoff remarked,“I just feel really lucky to be racing at all after the accident last year,” referring to his crash due to a fork failure at Zofingen last year that landed him in the ICU.

Tony DeBoom (Colorado Springs) finished in 7th, with Boulder duathlon power Andy Bruckner just 15 seconds behind. see complete colorado results on the following pages!

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WILDFLOWER TRIATHLON FESTIVAL RESULTS: PROS: LONG COURSE

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U US SA A T Tr ri ia at th h h hl l l lo on n N Ne ew ws s On June 5th in Clermont, Florida, 23 amatuer Colorado triathletes competed for a chance to represent the United States at this year’s World Championships. Over half were successful, as 12 will be travelling to Montreal, Canada for the race to be held on September 11th and 12th. Below is a list of those who participated, with the qualifiers marked with an asterisk:

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Male 20-24 3 235 TYLER CARNER 19 2 21:12 1:18 3 1:04:40 22.7 1:47 3 45:30 7:20 2:14:25 BOULDER Male 20-24 4 26 NICHOLAS CADY 21 14 20:14 0:56 2 56:56 25.8 1:11 6 37:20 6:01 1:56:35 BOULDER 11 70 JEREMY BURT 24 25 23:14 1:05 13 1:00:28 24.3 0:59 4 36:20 5:51 2:02:04 CO.SPRGS Male 25-29

Male 30-34 33 137 ANDREW HALPERIN 32 51 24:01 1:15 23 59:31 24.7 1:52 46 41:30 6:41 2:08:06 NIWOT CO Male 35-39

Male 40-44 3 78 JOHN DELMEZ 42 19 23:51 0:59 9 59:36 24.7 1:53 1 36:52 5:57 2:03:09 H’LANDS RA Male 50-54 9 445 ROGER MYERS 50 13 29:15 1:14 7 1:06:42 22.0 1:58 12 51:21 8:17 2:30:28 DENVER CO Male 60-64 7 642 LEONARD MOORE 63 3 30:20 1:59 3 1:11:31 20.6 2:07 9 1:01:22 9:53 2:47:18 NATHROP Female 20-24 1 13 TERI DUTHIE 22 4 21:22 1:16 1 1:02:35 23.5 1:37 3 44:03 7:06 2:10:51 BOULDER Female 25-29

Female 30-34 3 19 BETH MEYERS 32 8 22:57 0:59 2 1:02:28 23.5 1:30 7 43:55 7:05 2:11:47 CO SPGS 5 29 HEIDI MCKENNA 32 17 24:32 1:17 14 1:07:37 21.7 1:46 3 40:43 6:34 2:15:52 CO SPGS Female 35-39 29 166 JULIE RICHMAN 37 15 26:24 1:18 33 1:16:35 19.2 1:51 31 55:09 8:53 2:41:16 BOULDER Female 45-49 1 74 KRIS SKILES 46 2 23:44 1:42 1 1:05:17 22.5 2:47 8 52:44 8:30 2:26:11 BOULDER Female 50-54 2 117 CARLA DEVAUGHN 53 1 28:24 1:29 2 1:07:13 21.9 2:05 4 53:00 8:32 2:32:09 CO SPGS 5 159 RITA SHARP 51 5 31:05 1:26 4 1:08:54 21.3 2:01 5 56:39 9:08 2:40:03 BOULDER Female 55-59 18 THE COLORADO TRIATHLETE JUNE-JULY 1999 MEMPHIS IN MAY TRIATHLON (OD) MAY 23, MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE

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It was a big day for triathletes in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 24th. On the line in the St. Anthony’s triathlon were four of the six places on the United States Pan American Games Team and age-group slots into the Hawaii IRONMAN World Championship this October. Traditionally one of the big pro season openers, St.

Anthony’s also is an I T U points race- the key to gaining access to the US Olympic team trials next spring. For Jill Newman of Colorado Springs, it was furthur confirmation (see Chile article in this issue) that she is healed and in top race form following a stress fracture last year. She won the second of the two women’s Pan Am team positions behind Karen Smyers. Jenny Gutierrez (Greenwood Village), and Gail Laurence (Colorado Springs) were close behind in third and fourth places. In the men’s race, Garrett McCarthy (Louisville/Ireland), Wes Hobson (Boulder), and Tony DeBoom ( Colorado Springs ) , formed the lead pack with Gilberto Gonzalez of Venezuela. DeBoom rode strong, leading the peloton a great deal of the eight lap crit bike course. Once into the run, Tony was able to shake Gonzolez on the last loop of a four-loop run to win by 30 seconds. Tim DeBoom, who had been trailing in the chase pack on the ride, surged though the competition to finish in third behind his brother and Gonzalez. Being the second place American, he and his brother will make it an all-in-the -family Pan Am Team at the Games in Canada in July. ❂ ST. ANTHONY’S 3 of 4 Pan Am Games team positions go to to colorado colorado triathletes triathletes Tony DeBoom PRO WOMEN:

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ST. ANTHONY’S AGE-GROUP RESULTS APRIL 24,1999

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The idea of an IRONMAN so early in the year can be somewhat daunting. It was no different with me. March is normally a time when most are just starting to get outside on their bikes and pick up their training routines. It is not a time to be in peak condition and ready to perform in the heat of summer, but a brand new race in an exotic location turned out to be a great motivator to get out the door into the Colorado winter. The 1999 New Zealand IRONMAN departed from the combustion of sprawling Auckland and moved to the quaint volcanic town of Taupo.

I found myself excited on the long flight down to New Zealand. It always seems shorter on the way there than back home. The kindness of the New Zealand people still amazes me. I was surprised during my layover from Auckland to Taupo to see my host family from last year there to pick me up and have some breakfast in between flights. Their hospitality is amazing.

When going to New Zealand, it is definitely more than just a trip, it is a true journey. This became very evident on my twin prop flight into Taupo. As harrowing as the short flight was, I was amazed at Lake Taupo’s beauty from above. The lake is surrounded by volcanoes and forests. If the race was as good as the surrounding, it would be unforgettable. Race week before an IRONMAN is always exciting, and it was no different in Taupo. The town really supported the race, and I was immediately reminded of Kona and from what others have said, Penticton, the venue of IRONMAN Canada. There were athletes everywhere, and all the shops seemed to be official IRONMAN New Zealand sponsors. The event hosted a great carbo loading dinner and parade. The Maori people officially welcomed the race to Taupo, which coincidentally included a big, mean-looking, sparsely dressed native waving a spear in my face. They told me it was tradition. After a week of festivities and checking out the course, we were all ready for the race to begin. Race morning arrived, and with it, the rain! I can’t quite describe the feeling setting up my transition area knowing it was going to rain all day. It is quite a unique experience for an IRONMAN.

The favorite for the men’s race with the number one seed was Kiwi Tony O’hagen, 2nd in last years event. The other top five seeds were myself, Andreas Neidrig of Germany, Scott Balance, and Cam Brown, both from New Zealand. The women’s favorite had to be IRONMAN new zeaLAND by Tim deboom photos by toni trafford, sportz shotz photography

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Melissa Spooner, 4th in Hawaii last year. The other contenders were Jan Wanklyn and Robynn Rooke from Australia, and Karen Mills and Heidi Alexander from New Zealand At 7:00 AM, the cannon fired and the race was underway! The swim was one big loop that ended in the mouth of a river to a boat ramp. With the skies still dark and cloudy, it was nice to have a kayak with a light to lead the way. As with most IRONMANs, packs of swimmers formed, and I was happy to be with the leaders. German speedster, Andreas Niedrig, was first out of the water with a group of eight or nine on his heels. He blazed through the transition and set out on the bike with James Bonney of the US and Cam Brown from NZ. Jan Wanklyn of Australia was the first woman to reach her bike and she was out to prove that she should not be overlooked. She would need the ride of her life to stay ahead of the field though.

The bike course consisted of two loops with hills and flat sections as well as some good, strong wind. Niedrig immediately asserted himself on the bike, hoping to stay alone up front all day. I was in a group with Cam Brown, Tony O’Hagen, Scott Ballance, and Peter Clode. We stayed about three minutes behind Niedrig until I received a drafting call along with Scott Balance. After that, I decided to push the pace in order to drop some of the strong runners in the pack and hopefully make up some time on Niedrig. The women’s race was playing out as planned. The pre-race favorite, Melissa Spooner of Canada, took control on the bike ahead of Robyn Roocke of Australia and Karen Mills of NZ. Melissa entered the bike to run transition with a six minute lead and a determination to win her second IRONMAN race.

Niedrig finished the bike about 2:15 ahead of O’Hagen and me. I had gained three minutes on Brown and Ballance in the last 50km, so after my stint in the sin bin, I started the run with them. I immediately pulled away, and slowly reeled in O’Hagen by the 10 mile mark. I then set off after Niedrig. The run was also two loops, and with three turnarounds, it was easy to gauge how close you were to the next guy.

Melissa Spooner was running well, but things were starting to not look as secure. Behind her, Karyn Mills and Robynn Rooke were running together and gaining big time on the leader. I finished the first loop of the run 35 seconds behind Niedrig. I loved the feeling of running back through town with the big crowds. Even with the continuous rain falling, the streets were packed with spectators. I had to be careful not to let my adrenaline get the best of me. I also got a chance to see if anyone was gaining from behind. I noticed that Cam Brown was running strong and had not faded at all.

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and took the lead. I thought that if I could run steady to the last turnaround and then build from there, I could win. Melissa was in a bit of a different situation. Her lead was down to under a minute. Mills had pulled away from Rooke and was putting her running talent to good use. Just as it looked like she might pull off a big upset, Melissa stepped it up and started to take back time. It showed her toughness at this distance, and her lead began to grow again.

I was running steady as I came back into town and thought that I was going to win. At 2 km to the finish I glanced back and saw a motor bike just behind. Cam Brown was coming hard, and closing the gap. I wasn’t sure how far back he was, but I surely didn’t think he would catch me. I rounded the last turn to the finish and enjoyed the roar of the crowd. It was nice to finally have a big win under my belt. Before I could even turn around there was another roar, and Cam Brown rounded the turn to finish 15 seconds after me. The crowd was crazy as the rain poured on. Niedrig finished third, some minutes back, and looked like he had spent just a little too much on the bike. Melissa Spooner had finished strong and won the women’s race with a comfortable lead and the Canadian flag waving high in her hand. Karyn Mills, in her IRONMAN debut, almost pulled off the biggest win of her life. Third went to the fastest women’s runner of the day, Lisa Bentley from Canada, who passed runner after runner on her way to the finish.

The race was a huge suc- cess, and not only because I won. The move from Auckland turned out to be the real winner. There was no traffic, the crowds were great, and the course was beautiful and challenging. I would recommend this race to anyone desiring to go the IRONMAN dis- tance, and bring the whole family. Besides the bungy jumping and jet boating so well known in New Zealand, there are hundreds of other attractions in the Taupo area alone. My personal favorite was the hot springs. They were perfect for soaking tired muscles before and after the race. I can’t say enough good things about the race, the people, and the town of Taupo, and with the promise of sunshine and the first IRONMAN of the new millenium, I’m sure it will be a huge hit again next year.

Tim and second place finisher Cameron Brown of New Zealand “Before “Before I could even turn around there was another roar, and Cam Brown rounded the turn to finish 15 seconds after me.” ❂