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2009 PRESS GUIDE 2009 XTERRA NORTHWEST CUP SPONSORS

The 2009 XTERRA Northwest Cup is presented by Paul Mitchell and XTERRA.TV. National sponsors include GU, XTERRAGear.com, Rodale, Zorrel, Gatorade, Choice Hotels, and the Utah Sports Commission. The XTERRA Northwest Cup is part of the inaugural Adventure Sports Week at Farragut State Park June 4-14.

XTERRA Discount Code 00224890 In 1996 mountain biking and triathlon met in a duel of the fittest on the island of Maui. The race consisted of an open- ocean swim, a mountain bike race, and a trail run. It represented a bold new racing format that attracted outdoor enthusiasts, adventure seekers, mountain bikers and triathletes. The mountain bikers brought their laid-back style and bold self-assurance. The triathletes brought their hard-core training and avid dedication. They soon discovered a common spirit and attitude that pulled them together. For as different as they are, neither could resist the challenges and thrills this new multisport offered.

Since that day XTERRA has grown into the world’s leading off-road triathlon with more than 100 races in 13 countries this year, including 60 in the XTERRA America Tour alone.

The typical XTERRA is comprised of the following: 1.5 kilometer (0.93-mile) swim in an ocean, lake, or river 30 kilometer (18.6-mile) mountain bike on off-road trails 10 kilometer (6.2-mile) trail run on a variety of surfaces ON THE COVER: 2008 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champions Melanie McQuaid and Conrad Stoltz on top, and XTERRA Amateur 2009 marks the 13th consecutive year of expansion for National Champions Joshua Olmstead and Erin Kummer on bottom. XTERRA with races in 32 states, and welcomes a new ABOVE: Shonny Vanlandingham at Southeast Cup in Pelham, AL. eight-stop nationwide Cup Series racing format.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Each of XTERRA’s eight regions in the U.S. will host an XTERRA Cup championship race with $10,000 in prize XTERRA America Tour Introduction ...... 3 money for pros and 41 qualifying spots into the XTERRA XTERRA Northwest Cup Preview/Schedule ...... 4-5 World Championship for amateurs. Age group competitors Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon and XTERRA University ...... 6 will also earn points at the Cup Series races in pursuit of Pro Start List ...... 7 winning their region and qualifying for the invite-only XTERRA Pro Biographies ...... 8-21 XTERRA USA Championship held in Utah on Sept. 26. About the 2009 XTERRA Cup Series for Pros ...... 22 2009 XTERRA Cup Series Pro Prize Money Breakdown . . . .23 2009 XTERRA Cup Series Standings ...... 24 This guide will breakdown the who, what, when, where and Results, review of the first three Cup Races ...... 25-27 why of the XTERRA Northwest Cup race - and introduce Past XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Results ...... 28-29 you to some of the professional athletes that will race in the How the XTERRA America Tour Works (for amateurs) . . .30-32 world’s premier off-road triathlon at Farragut State Park on 2009 XTERRA America Tour Schedule ...... 33 Lake Pend Oreille in Athol, Idaho. 2008 XTERRA Age Group Regional Champions ...... 34-35 2008 XTERRA USA Amateur Champions ...... 36 2009 XTERRA USA Championship ...... 37 2009 XTERRA World Tour Schedule ...... 38 2009 XTERRA World Championship race preview ...... 39 Produced by XTERRA Trail Running Series Overview and Schedule . .40-41 How XTERRA started & the world of XTERRA overview . .42-43 XTERRAGear.Com News ...... 44 About TEAM Unlimited and XTERRA.TV ...... 45-46

3 XTERRA NORTHWEST CUP PREVIEW

More than a thousand endurance athletes will flock to the scenic Farragut State Park on Lake Pend Oreille June 4th through the 14th to compete in 24 races at the inaugural Adventure Sports Week.

The week kicks off with some of the best triathletes in the world will compete for a $10,000 prize purse at the XTERRA Northwest Cup race.

It’s the first time ever a regional race has been held in the Northwest, with 41 qualifying slots for the 2009 XTERRA World Championships in Maui and points awarded for the XTERRA USA Championships at Snowbasin, Utah.

Competitors then switch into their running shoes for a one- loop, 10k trail run along the lake. The run has some challenging sections including an uphill rock scramble followed by a steep descent.

The triathlon finishes at Adventure Sports Week Village next to the lake.

Athletes need to make sure they save some energy for the post-race party starting at 6 p.m. with a barbecue, beer, live music, guest speakers, adventure films, and a full moon!

The course will be marked June 4 with a group pre-ride of the XTERRA bike course starting from the Adventure Sports Week Village at 2 p.m.

Early bird registration closes on June 1. For more information or to register go to adventuresportsweek.com. The race starts with a two lap, 1500-meter swim in Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho’s largest lake surrounded by pine- covered mountains (Water temperatures could dip into the 50s making wetsuits mandatory.)

“As for the 18-mile mountain bike leg expect a fast, relatively flat course,” race director Todd Jackson of Seventh Wave Productions said. “There’s no sustained climbs just ups and downs with some technical singletrack but also wider sections suitable for passing.”

“It’s a pretty quick bike,” Jackson added.

The course consists on a longer first loop, which comes back through the Adventure Sports Week Village, and then back out for another inner-shorter loop. 4 XTERRA NORTHWEST CUP SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FARRAGUT STATE PARK - ATHOL, IDAHO

FRIDAY, JUNE 5

4:00-8:00pm XTERRA Packet Pickup and Welcome Party, at A.S.W Central, Sunrise Area. 6:00pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell, at A.S.W. Central with 3x XTERRA World Champions Conrad Stoltz and Melanie McQuaid

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 9:00am Dual X Duathlon and Relay Race Start “The Gauntlet” Short Course Race Start 9:30am XTERRA Packet Pickup 11:30am XTERRA Race Briefing 12:00pm XTERRA Northwest Cup Race Start at Buttonhook Bay (1.3km swim, 32km MTB, 10km trail run) 10am-2pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, benefit for Challenged Athletes Foundation 2:30pm Race Finish at A.S.W. Central, Sunrise Area 5:30pm Awards Ceremony 6:00-9:00pm “June Moon” Celebration at A.S.W. Central, Sunrise Area – food, beverages, music (complimentary for competitors. $12 for guests)

Held in conjunction with “Adventure Sports Week” (A.S.W.) Note: Park daily pass is $4 per vehicle.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT ADVENTURESPORTSWEEK.COM OR XTERRAPLANET.COM

5 PAUL MITCHELL CUT-A-THON AND XTERRA UNIVERSITY

Founded to help physically challenged athletes reach their athletic goals, the non-profit Challenged Athletes Foundation is the official charity of the Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon at each Cup stop on the XTERRA America Tour.

Stylists will cut hair from 10am-12pm on Saturday, June 6 at the finish line area of the XTERRA Northwest Cup and all proceeds will go to the CAF. XTERRA UNIVERSITY Presented by Paul Mitchell

Learn the art of XTERRA from the best off-road multisport athletes on the planet - 3x XTERRA World Champions Conrad Stoltz and Melanie McQuaid. XTERRA University is a must for first-timers and anyone looking to sharpen their skills in swimming, mountain biking, trail running, and nutrition. Conrad and Melanie will even break down into Northwest Cup course specifics and answer any and all questions. Best part is, the clinic is FREE. Friday Night, June 5, 6pm at Adventure Sports Week Central.

6 XTERRA NORTHWEST CUP PRO START LIST

The professionals competing in the Northwest Cup are ‘09 Rank - Name - Age, Hometown among the best mountain bikers, triathletes, and 1 - Conrad Stoltz - 35, Stellenbosch, South Africa adventure racers on the planet. 4 - Dan Hugo - 24, Stellenbosch, South Africa ‘09 Rank = Current rank in 2009 XTERRA Cup Series for pros 5 - Craig Evans - 31, Spring Hill, Tennessee NR = Not ranked 6 - Branden Rakita - 28, Manitou Springs, Colorado 7 - Nicolas Lebrun -35, Digne, France 8 - Cody Waite - 30, Lakewood, Colorado 10 - Will Kelsay - 27, Boulder, Colorado 11 - Seth Wealing - 30, Boulder, Colorado 12 - Matt Boobar - 36, Stratton Mountain, Vermont 13 - Jasper Blake - 35, Victoria, B.C., Canada 16 - Ryan DeCook - 28, Rochester, Michigan 17 - Ryan Ignatz - 30, Boulder, Colorado NR - Damian Gonzalez - 32, Stockton, California NR - Jordan Bryden - 22, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

‘09 Rank - Name - Age, Hometown 1 - Melanie McQuaid - 35, Victoria, B.C., Canada 4 - Emma Garrard - 27, Truckee, California 7 - Christine Jeffrey - 36, Guelph, Ontario, Canada 8 - Alexandra Borrelly - 33, Digne, France 9 - Danelle Kabush - 34, Canmore, Alberta, Canada 10 - Erin Kummer - 24, Rochester Hills, Michigan 11 - Jari Kirkland - 32, Crested Butte, Colorado 12 - Rebecca Dussault - 28, Crested Butte, Colorado 14 - Jenny Tobin - 39, Boise, Idaho 17 - Tracy Thelen - 29, Colorado Springs, Colorado

START LIST BY COUNTRY/ALPHA Pro Men USA - Matt Boobar, Ryan DeCook, Trevor Glavin, Damian Gonzalez, Ryan Ignatz, Josiah Middaugh, Branden Rakita, Cody Waite, Seth Wealing CANADA - Jordan Bryden, Jasper Blake FRANCE - Nico Lebrun SOUTH AFRICA - Conrad Stoltz, Dan Hugo ------Pro Women USA - Rebecca Dussault, Emma Garrard, Jari Kirkland, Erin Kummer, Tracy Thelen, Jenny Tobin CANADA - Christine Jeffrey, Danelle Kabush, Melanie McQuaid FRANCE - Alexandra Borrelly

7 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS

CONRAD “The Caveman” STOLTZ Stellenbosch, South Africa Conrad 2008 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champ 2001-02 & 2007 XTERRA World Champ

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 1 FINAL 2008 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 8 PERSONAL: Born October 23, 1973lives in Reno, Nevada during the racing season...a two-time Olympic triathlete, finished 20th in 2000 when he was the first off the bike, then dnf’d in Athens...started BMX racing at age seven, running at nine, biathlon at 13, triathlon and cycling at 14, and pro triathlon at 18...“It’s in my blood.” WEBSITE: conradstoltz.com and stoltzracing.com SPONSORS: Specialized, Balega, Avia, Suunto, GU, Stuffitts, Oakley, Acid Zapper XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Ninth year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A six-time XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champion (2001, ‘02, ‘03, ‘05 & ‘07, ‘08), and the only three-time men’s pro XTERRA World Champion. 2001: Burst onto the XTERRA scene and won the Pro Series and World title as a rookie. 2002: Won in Keystone, California, Tahoe, and Maui. 2003: Won first race at Big Bear, placed 2nd in Richmond, 3rd in Keystone, won in Tahoe, and won Pro Points Series. 2004: Placed second in Richmond, 6th in Keystone, second in Big Bear, and fifth in Tahoe. Finished third in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series, and dnf’d at XTERRA Worlds. 2005: Won five straight before placing 2nd in Keystone. Won XTERRA South Africa, the West, East, and Midwest Champs in Milwaukee, was second in Keystone before win- ning the inaugural XTERRA Brazil. Placed second in Tahoe but still won XTERRA Pro Series title. Placed 9th at Worlds. 2006: Won XTERRA South Africa, missed the first U.S. race of the year in California with injuries, returned in time LAST YEAR: Placed 4th at XTERRA South Africa, won the for Alabama where he was fourth, and a week later he won West Champs for 6th time in his career, won the Southeast the East Championship. Placed 8th in Milwaukee after a title, DNF in Richmond, was 2nd at XTERRA UK, 6th at series of crashes and injuries and then 4th at the Mountain XTERRA Czech, and 2nd at XTERRA France. Won the Championships in Utah. A pre-ride crash at the XTERRA XTERRA Mountain Championship in August, placed 8th at USA Championship kept him out of nationals and worlds. the USA Championship but still edged countryman Dan 2007: Won XTERRA South Africa for fourth straight year, Hugo to win XTERRA U.S. Pro Series title for the 6th time. then the XTERRA West Champs. Won Southeast and East Suffered a flat while leading at the XTERRA World Champs on back-to-back weekends. DNF’d at Utah Championship in Maui and eventually finished 12th after a because of a mechanical. Won USA Championship, Pro series of mechanicals. Series title, then World Champs for third time. Named the THIS YEAR: Won XTERRA West, Midwest, and Southeast Off-Road triathlete of the year at Endurance Sports Awards. Cup Races.

8 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS

JOSIAH MIDDAUGH Vail, Colorado Josiah 2008 XTERRA East Champion 2004-05/07-08 XTERRA National Champ

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 2 PERSONAL: Born July 25, 1978from East Jordan, Michigan...earned a Bachelor of Science degree in health fitness from Central Michigan University where he ran cross country and track...works as an endurance coach and per- sonal trainer. WEBSITE: josiahmiddaugh.com SPONSORS: TYR, Salomon, First Endurance XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Ninth year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Has been the top American racer in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series four of the last five years. 3-time USSSA Snowshoe National Champion (2002, ‘03, ‘08), 5-time North American Snowshoe Champ, 2006 USAT Winter Triathlon National Champion, and 2005 USAT Long Course National Champion. Before turning pro he was the 2002 XTERRA Amateur USA and World Champion in the 20-24 division. 2004: 7th in Richmond, won Keystone, 3rd in Big Bear and Lake Tahoe, won XTERRA Canada. Top American finisher in Tahoe where he posted the fastest bike and run. Placed 2nd in Pro Series and top American (3rd overall) at Worlds. 2005: 7th in Temecula, 10th in Richmond, 6th in Milwaukee, and 3rd in Keystone by six seconds. 9th in Tahoe and 6th in Pro Series (top American). Was also the top American at the World Championship (10th overall) for 2nd straight year. 2006: Finished 3rd at Temecula then broke his knee-cap in a training ride before the second race of the year in Alabama. Came back in time for Tahoe where he finished 7th, followed that with a 4th at XTERRA Worlds. 2007: Finished 4th at West Champs, 3rd in Alabama, 4th in Richmond, 2nd in Utah, 4th at the USA Championship and 3rd in the Pro Series (top American). Was 17th at Worlds. LAST YEAR: Placed 2nd at XTERRA Winter Worlds in Utah (by one second). Placed 4th at West Champs, won the East Championship, was 5th at the Mountain Champs, and 3rd at XTERRA USA. Top American in the U.S. Pro Series for 4th time in 5 years. Placed 7th at XTERRA Worlds (top American for third time in his career). THIS YEAR: Placed 4th at the XTERRA Winter World Championship in Utah. Finished 2nd at XTERRA West Cup, 3rd at Midwest Cup, and 2nd at the Southeast Cup.

9 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS

DAN HUGO Stellenbosch, South Africa 2008 XTERRA South Africa Champion Dan

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 4 FINAL 2008 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 18 2007 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 19 PERSONAL: Born July 1, 1985 in Worcester...moved to Stellenbosch, Conrad Stoltz’ hometown, when he was in the 10th grade. . WEBSITE: dghugo.com SPONSORS: Jeep Apparel, Puma, Tropitone, Specialized, Garmin, and EA Sports. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fourth year. Placed 4th at XTERRA Brazil in 2006 in first XTERRA. 2007: Finished 2nd at XTERRA South Africa and 6th at the XTERRA West Championship. Was in third place during the bike portion of the Southeast Champs in Alabama when he crashed and broke his hand. The injury kept him out for the rest of the season. LAST YEAR: Won the XTERRA South Africa Championship, was 2nd at XTERRA West Championship, Southeast Championship (by just 16 seconds to Stoltz) and East Championship (by 24 seconds to Middaugh). Placed 9th at XTERRA UK, DNF at XTERRA Czech, was 12th at XTERRA France-Auron, 4th at USA Championship, missed winning the Pro Series by 8 points (to Stoltz) and placed 8th at XTERRA Worlds. THIS YEAR: Placed 3rd at the XTERRA West Cup, 4th at the Midwest Cup, 4th at the Southeast Cup.

10 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS

BRANDEN RAKITA Manitou Springs, Colorado Branden

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 6 PERSONAL: Born March 25, 1981...from Durango, CO...earned degree in civil engineering at Colorado State University...sales associate/bike fitter at Pro Cycling when not racing. WEBSITE: brandenrakita.com SPONSORS: Riptide Multisport, Rocket Science Sports, Specialized, Optic Nerve, Mix1, Enervit, Sable Water Optics, CycleOps, ProCycling, Colorado Running Company, CorePower Yoga. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Second year . LAST YEAR: Finished 14th at the XTERRA West Champs, 12th at the Southeast Champs, 16th at the East Champs, 6th at Mountain Champs, a career-best 5th at the XTERRA USA Championship and 18th at XTERRA Worlds. THIS YEAR: Finished 10th at XTERRA West Cup, 8th at the Midwest Cup, and 8th at the Southeast Cup.

CODY WAITE Lakewood, Colorado

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 8 PERSONAL: Born September 25, 1978...originally from Cave Creek, AZ...works as a triathlon coach with EPC Multisport. WEBSITE: epcmultisport.com, codywaite.blogspot.com Cody SPONSORS: Endurance Performance Coaching, Wheat Ridge Cyclery, Yeti Cycles, Pearl Izumi, Rudy Project, Magura Syntace, Crank Brothers. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Third-year XTERRA Pro...won the 25-29 XTERRA National Championship in 2006. Best pro finish was 5th at XTERRA Mountain Champs in 2007. 2007: 15th in Temecula, 9th in Alabama, 12th in Richmond, 5th in Utah, 15th at the USA Champs and 7th in Pro Series. LAST YEAR: 12th in Temecula, 13th in ‘Bama, 17th in Richmond, 7th in Utah, 13th at XTERRA USA, and 34th pro at XTERRA Worlds in Maui. THIS YEAR: 13th at XTERRA West Cup, 11th at Midwest, and 7th at Southeast Cup.

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NICOLAS “Nico” LEBRUN Digne-les-Bains, France 2006-08 XTERRA European Tour Champ 2005 XTERRA World Champion

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 7 PERSONAL: Born September 4, 1973. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Finished in the top four of the first four XTERRA U.S. Pro Series from 2001-2004. 10 times on the podium in world championships in three different sports - XTERRA, Duathlon, and Winter Triathlon (world champ in '99 & '00). The crowning moment in his career, the ultimate victory, was in Maui in 2005. He received a congratulatory letter from French President Jacques Chirac and was recognized as the off-road triath- lete of the year at Competitor's Endurance Sports Awards. 2003: Third at Big Bear, won Richmond, won in Czech Republic, placed 4th in Keystone, won XTERRA Germany, and was 3rd in Tahoe. Finished 3rd in XTERRA European Tour standings, and 3rd in XTERRA USA Pro Points Series. 2004: Won XTERRA European Championship in the Czech Republic, finished second in Austria, third in Germany and 7th in Holland. Was second overall in the XTERRA European Tour standings behind Marceau. In the U.S. he was 3rd at Richmond, 2nd in Keystone, 11th in Big Bear, and fourth at Tahoe. Placed 4th in U.S. Pro Series. 2005: 2nd at XTERRA Czech, 3rd at XTERRA Italy, won XTERRA Austria, 3rd at XTERRA Spain, and won XTERRA Germany. 2nd in the XTERRA European Tour. Won the XTERRA World Championship more than three minutes ahead of Llanos. Had the fastest bike split (1:29:13). 2006: Finished 2nd at XTERRA France, won XTERRA Italy, Czech, and Denmark. Placed 3rd at XTERRA Germany and won the XTERRA European Tour. Also finished 3rd at the XTERRA East Championship in Richmond, and was 8th at World Championship 2007: Finished 3rd at XTERRA Italy and Denmark, and won XTERRA Austria and UK to win Euro Tour for second straight season. Placed 7th at XTERRA Worlds. LAST YEAR: Finished 2nd at XTERRA European Championship in Italy, then won XTERRA UK, Czech, France-Auron and France-Mondelieu. Won 3rd straight XTERRA European Tour Title. DNFd at XTERRA Worlds. THIS YEAR: Finished 2nd at XTERRA Winter Worlds, and Did Not Finish at XTERRA West Cup after bike mechanical. Nico Placed 5th at the Midwest Cup, and 5th at Southeast Cup. 12 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS

SETH WEALING Boulder, Colorado Seth 2006 XTERRA USA/Pro Series Champ

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 11 PERSONAL: Born November 21, 1978 in Remington, Indiana...earned bachelor degrees in architecture and environmental design from Ball State University...is a practicing architect with a 40+ hour a week job. WEBSITE: sethwealingusa.com SPONSORS: Blue Competition Cycles, SRAM, Aquaman Wetsuits, Point 6 Socks, Stan’s No-Tubes Wheels, TYR, MAXXIS, First Endurance, Fizik, Mafia Racing. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year. Raced in selected XTERRA’s in 2000 thru 2002 before concentrating on World Cup & Olympic racing. Returned to XTERRA in 2005. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2006 XTERRA USA Champ, 2002 USA Elite Triathlon National Championship, member of the 2003 national select team, placed third at ITU World Cup race in Tongyeong, South Korea. 2005: Placed 4th at Richmond, DNF’d in Keystone, and was the top American at the XTERRA USA Championship in Nevada where he finished fourth. 2006: Finished 2nd at the first two races of the year in California & Alabama, was 7th in Richmond, did not race in Milwaukee due to injury, was 2nd in Utah, won his first championship race - the XTERRA United Kingdom Championship on Sept. 2., then won the XTERRA USA Championship, becoming the first American to ever win the race and the first American since Michael Tobin in 2000 to win XTERRA U.S. Pro Points Series. Placed 3rd, top American, at XTERRA Worlds in his first-ever attempt. 2007: Finished 4th at XTERRA New Zealand, 12th at XTERRA West, 6th in Alabama, and moved up 4 places dur- ing the run in Richmond to finish 2nd. Won the XTERRA Mountain Championship in Utah to jump from 5th to 2nd in the Pro Series. Finished 7th at XTERRA United Kingdom, 5th at the USA Championship, 4th in the Pro Series, and 177th in Maui after a series of mechanicals on the bike. LAST YEAR: Placed 5th at XTERRA West Champs, 20th at Southeast Champs, 12th at East Champs, 4th at Mountain Champs (less than a minute behind race winner Stoltz), 2nd at XTERRA USA Championship (top American) and 11th at XTERRA Worlds. THIS YEAR: Placed 12th at XTERRA West Cup, 6th at the Midwets Cup, and DNS at Southeast.

13 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS

MATT BOOBAR Stratton Mountain, Vermont Matt 2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 12 PERSONAL: Born September 4, 1972...originally from Rockport, Maine...earned a degree in exercise science from Plymouth State University...works as a full-time nordic ski coach at Stratton Mountain School, where the girls nordic team won the national title in 2007 & 2008. SPONSORS: Trek, SRAM, Powerbar, Michelin, Stratton Mountain Resort, Bontrager. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year, first as a pro...XTERRA’s overall amateur national champion in 2006 and 2007. Has won four XTERRA National Titles in three divisions (35-39 in 2007; 30-34 in 2003 and 2006; and 25-29 in 2001), and is a 6-time Northeast Region Champ. LAST YEAR: Finished 22nd overall (5th amateur) at USA Champs and was 66th overall (7th in 35-39) at Worlds. THIS YEAR: Placed 13th at the XTERRA Midwest Cup and 10th at the Southeast Cup. JASPER BLAKE Victoria, B.C., Canada

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 13 PERSONAL: Born October 9, 1973. WEBSITE: jasperblake.com SPONSORS: adidas, Gleukos, 7SYSTEMS, Shimano, Kuota, PRO, Living Harvest, Desoto, Computrainer RYAN DECOOK XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Second race. Rochester, Michigan RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won Ironman Canada in 2006, finished in top 5 of every Ironman entered since 2002. 2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 16 THIS YEAR: Placed 5th at West Cup (his first XTERRA). PERSONAL: Born October 6, 1980...2003 and 2005 USA Triathlon All American...earned an accounting degree from Michigan State University and an MBA from Oakland Ryan University...ran cross country at both schools. SPONSORS: Roy O'Brien Ford, Brooks shoes, Rooly sun- glasses, First Endurance, Moosejaw. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fourth year as pro, won the 20-24 XTERRA National Championship in 2005. 2007: Placed 11th at the East Championship, 13th at the Mountain Champs in Utah, and 43rd at Worlds. LAST YEAR: Finished 15th at the West and Southeast Champs, 10th at East Champs, 30th at Mtn Champs, 20th at USA Champs, and 37th among pros in Maui. THIS YEAR: Finished17th at XTERRA West Cup and 10th at the Southeast Cup. 14 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS

RYAN IGNATZ Boulder, Colorado Ryan

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 17 PERSONAL: Born September 25, 1978 in born in Arcadia, CA...earned Masters of Science in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology at Univ of Colorado at Boulder...manages the Colorado Multisport triathlon store in Boulder. WEBSITE: ryanignatzracing.com SPONSORS: BMC Bikes, First Endurance, Colorado Multisport. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2002 USAT All American, 6th at Collegiate Nationals (2002), top 10 in XTERRA U.S. Pro Series last two years (2007/08). 2006: Finished 9th in California, 6th in Alabama, 10th in Richmond, 6th in Milwaukee, 7th in Utah, 6th in Tahoe, and 9th at XTERRA Worlds. 2007: Placed 8th at East Champs, 7th at Mountain Champs, 6th at XTERRA USA Championship to place 10th overall in Pro Series. Finished 16th at XTERRA Worlds. LAST YEAR: Placed 3rd at Duathlon Nationals, DNF at West Champs in Temecula, 8th at Southeast Champs, 6th at East Champs, 8th at Mountain Champs, 9th at XTERRA USA and 14th at XTERRA Worlds. THIS YEAR: Finished11th at XTERRA West Cup.

DAMIAN GONZALEZ Stockton, California Damian 2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: Not ranked PERSONAL: Born December 20, 1976...runs a graphic, video and web services company. WEBSITE: xpmultimedia.com SPONSORS: Orbea, Crank Brothers, Ritchey, Accelerade, Go Pro, Rudy Project, ZYM, Williams Cycling, Wenzel Coaching, Devinci’s Delicatessen, Righetti Enterprises, Birkenstock & More, Stockton Orthopedic, Alpine Orthopedic, Meyers Optical, Flashbacks Photography, XP Multimedia. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Ninth year, second as a pro. Won the 30-34 XTERRA National Chamionship in 2007. LAST YEAR: Placed 21st at the West and Southeast races, 18th at East Champs and Nationals, and was 32nd among men’s pros at XTERRA Worlds in Maui. THIS YEAR: Finished 16th at the West Cup.

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TREVOR GLAVIN San Diego, California Trevor 2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: Not ranked PERSONAL: Born May 17, 1979...was on the cycling and triathlon teams at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo...owner of Skinfit USA, and also a coach. WEBSITE: trevorglavin.blogspot.com SPONSORS: Skinfit, Powerbar, XTERRA Wetsuits, Avia, Matisse & Jack’s, Rudy Project XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fourth year, first full season as a pro...two-time XTERRA amateur world champ in 25-29 div. LAST YEAR: Placed 15th at Richmond, best career-finish. THIS YEAR: First race.

JORDAN BRYDEN Calgary, Alberta, Canada

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: Not ranked PERSONAL: Born November 15, 1986...works as a swim coach and tri shop employee. SPONSORS: Oakley, Tri-it Multisport. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Canadian Elite Nationals bronze medalist in 2008. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fourth year, won the 15-19 XTERRA World Title in 2005, and was the first racer out of the water at Worlds in 2007. THIS YEAR: First race.

Jordan

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MELANIE McQUAID Victoria, B.C., Canada ‘08 XTERRA USA/U.S. Pro Series Champ Melanie 2003, ‘05 & ‘06 XTERRA World Champ

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 1 PERSONAL: Born May 17, 1973 in Victoria, BC, Canadahas a degree in biochemistryraced with Canada’s National Cycling team for six years...started up the MelRad racing team in 2009. WEBSITE: racergirl.com SPONSORS: Specialized, Avia, GU, Sundog Eyewear, Shimano, MAXXIS, Titec, Profile Design, Lazer Helmets, Pactimo, Saris, Genuine Innovations, Saltstick, Suunto. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 8th year. 2002: Finished in the runner-up position in both the XTERRA East and Central Championships before winning the West title at Half Moon Bay. Finished 4th at the USA Championship and was the runner-up in Pro Series. 2003: Second at Big Bear and Richmond, won in Canada, and was 2nd in Tahoe. Finished 2nd in Pro Series. 2004: Won in Richmond, then finished runner-up to Whitmore in Keystone, Big Bear, and Tahoe. Also finished second in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series. Won XTERRA Canada and placed second at XTERRA Worlds. 2005: Won in Temecula, finished 7th at XTERRA Czech, won XTERRA Italy, placed 2nd in Richmond and Milwaukee, won Keystone to tie Whitmore for the Series lead heading into Tahoe. Placed second in Tahoe and 2nd in the Pro Series. Was 9th in the XTERRA European Tour standings. Became the first female to win her second XTERRA World Championship in Maui. 2006: 2nd in Temecula, won inaugural XTERRA Southeast Championship in Alabama, 2nd in Richmond and Milwaukee, won the Mountain Championship to create a virtual tie with Whitmore for Pro Series lead, then won in Tahoe to capture her first Pro Series crown after three runner-ups. Followed with her second straight and unprecedented 3rd XTERRA World Title. 2007: Won in California, was second in Alabama, Richmond, and Utah. Placed 5th at USA Champs, 2nd in Pro Series, and was the runner-up at XTERRA Worlds. LAST YEAR: Won West Champs for second straight year, 8th at Southeast, won the East, the Mountain Championship, and the USA Champs. DNF’d at XTERRA Worlds. THIS YEAR: Won XTERRA West, Midwest, and Southeast Cup races. 17 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS

EMMA GARRARD Truckee, California

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 4 PERSONAL: Born June 11, 1981...hometown is Anchorage, Alaska...a writer/photographer now living in Truckee, California. WEBSITE: emmagarrard.com SPONSORS: USA Triathlon Trade Team, Blue Competition Cycles, Speedo, Zipp, Rudy Project, Inov8 trail shoes, skins, USA Triathlon wetsuits, Tahoeticker.com, Cyclepaths Truckee-Tahoe. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Second year as a pro, won the overall amateur XTERRA National title in 2007. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Was a cross-country skier at the University of Nevada, Reno qualifying for the NCAA Championships in 2002, 2003 and 2004. LAST YEAR: Finished 7th at XTERRA West Champs, 13th at the East Champs, 7th at the XTERRA United Kingdom Championship, 12th at the Mountain Champs, 12th at the USA Championship and 13th at XTERRA Worlds THIS YEAR: Placed 6th at XTERRA West Cup, 7th at the Midwest Cup, and career-best 5th at Southeast Cup. Emma

CHRISTINE JEFFREY Guelph, Ontario, Canada Christine

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 7 PERSONAL: Born December 13, 1972...earned a degree in landscape architecture from Arizona State University where she was a four-time All-American swimmer...works as a landscape architect when not racing...only started riding mountain bikes in fall of 2007. WEBSITE: christinejeffrey.com SPONSORS: Rudy Projectr, Pearl Izumi Footwear, Nineteen wetsuits, Skinfit, Coach Gareth Thomas, Infinit Nutrition. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Second year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won the 2005 Ixtapa ITU Continental Cup, and the 2007 Villarrica ITU Continental Cup. Several top 20 ITU World Cup finishes. LAST YEAR: Finished 6th at XTERRA West Champs, 3rd at the Southeast Champs, 12th at the East Champs, 11th at the Mountain Champs, 11th at USA Champs and 5th at XTERRA Worlds. THIS YEAR: Placed 5th at West and 3rd at Midwest Cup.

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ALEXANDRA BORRELLY Digne, France

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 8 PERSONAL: 33-years-old...started triathlon in 1996...best result is 12th at French Long-distance championship...also podiumed at Winter Triathlon French Cup. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: First year THIS YEAR: Placed 6th at the XTERRA Winter World Championship, 14th at the XTERRA West Cup, 8th at the Midwest Cup, and 10th at the Southeast Cup.

DANELLE KABUSH Calgary, Alberta, Canada Alex

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 9 PERSONAL: Born April 26, 1975...originally from Courtenay, British Columbia...was a track & cross-country Runner for University of Washington in Seattle, 1998 NCAA Division One 1500m finalist...earned PhD in sport psychology from the Univsity of Ottawa in 2007. SPONSORS: Luna Pro Team, Clif Bar, Orbea, Sugoi, Shimano, Blue Seventy, Mavic, Oakley, Giro. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2nd at XTERRA Worlds in 2006 and 2008, 4th & 5th overall in 2003/2004 Canada Cup Mountain Bike Series, finishing 9th in 1998 NCAA 1500m Final...Province of Alberta Hill Climb Record holder. 2004: 2nd at XTERRA Canada, 3rd at XTERRA Worlds. 2005: Finished 6th in Temecula, 9th in Richmond, 7th in Milwaukee, 9th in Keystone, and 4th in Tahoe. Placed 6th in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Points Series and 6th at the XTERRA World Championship. 2006: Finished 8th at Temecula, 4th in Alabama, 5th in Richmond, 8th in Milwaukee, 4th in Utah, 3rd at the XTERRA USA Championship in Tahoe, and career-best 2nd at XTERRA World Championship. 2007: Took year off to have a baby. LAST YEAR: Placed 4th at the West Champs, 7th at the Southeast Champs, 5th at East Champs, 4th at Mtn Champs, 6th at USA Championship and 2nd at XTERRA Worlds where she posted the fastest run split. THIS YEAR: Placed 9th at XTERRA West Cup, and 7th at Danelle the Southeast Cup. 19 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS

ERIN KUMMER Boulder, Colorado

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 10 PERSONAL: Born August 22, 1984...from Rochester Hills, Michigan but grew up in Strasburg, France...earned account- ing degree from University of Colorado-Boulder. WEBSITE: erinkummer.com SPONSORS: Team Timex XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Second year, first as a pro. Was the top overall female amateur at the XTERRA Southeast, East, and USA Championship races and won the 20-24 XTERRA World Title (3rd amateur, 19th overall) THIS YEAR: Placed 9th at XTERRA Midwest Cup and the Southeast Cup.

JARI KIRKLAND Crested Butte, Colorado

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 11 PERSONAL: Born April 7, 1976...was an all-American swimmer at Ouachita Baptist University. SPONSORS: Salomon, Scott bikes, Boulder Performance Erin Network. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Holds records at two of the world's most demanding bike races: 24 Hours of Moab and Montezuma's Revenge. Member of the superstar Team Crested Butte adventure racing crew and U.S. Ski Jari Mountaineering Team. Posted the fastest time ever for a woman in the 2006 Elk Mountain Traverse. Won the overall women’s title for the Crested Butte Nordic series, and the Pro Women Summit Mountain Challenge series. Participating with Team CB she finished first at the Huairasinchi International Adventure race in Ecuador, 5th at Primal Quest Challenge in Moab and 8th in the Raid World Championships in Australia. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Ninth year. THIS YEAR: Placed 15th at XTERRA West Cup and 6th at the Midwest Cup.

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REBECCA DUSSAULT Gunnison, Colorado 2009 XTERRA Winter World Champ Rebecca

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 12 PERSONAL: Born November 14, 1980. WEBSITE: dussaultskis.com SPONSORS: Salomon, Rudy Project, Ibex, Honey Stinger, Suunto. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: An 8-time U.S. National cross country ski champion that raced in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Italy as part of the U.S. X-Country Ski Team. LAST YEAR: Placed second at the inaugural XTERRA Winter World Championship. THIS YEAR: Won the USAT Winter Triathlon National Championship in Bend, OR, won the Boulder Mountain Tour cross country ski race, and became the first American to ever medal at the ITU Winter Triathlon World Championships in Austria where she finished 3rd, won the XTERRA Winter World Championship at Snowbasin Resort in Utah in March, was 7th at the XTERRA West Cup.

JENNY TOBIN Boise, Idaho Jenny

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 14 PERSONAL: Born October 31, 1968married to former XTERRA Champ and adventure racing star Michael Tobin. WEBSITE: teamtamarackracing.com SPONSORS: TYR, Scott Bikes XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 10th year. RACING HIGHLIGHTS: Former Ironman Utah Champ, Powerman Colorado Champ, 2nd at ‘03 XTERRA Keystone, 5th at XTERRA World Champs three times, 3rd at ‘01 XTERRA USA. 2005: Finished 9th in Temecula, 8th in Milwaukee, 5th at Keystone, and 8th in Tahoe. Finished 7th in the Pro Points Series, and 5th at the XTERRA World Championship. 2006: Finished 6th in Temecula, 7th in Alabama, 6th in Richmond, 7th in Milwaukee, 6th in Utah,18th in Tahoe, and 6th at XTERRA Worlds. 2007: Took 2007 off to have a baby. LAST YEAR: Placed 3rd at the XTERRA West Champs, 9th at the Southeast Champs, 10th at the East Champs, 5th at Mountain Champs, 8th at the XTERRA USA Champs and 7th at XTERRA Worlds. THIS YEAR: Placed 10th at the XTERRA West Cup. 21 ABOUT THE 2009 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES (CUP SERIES)

The 2009 XTERRA Cup Series for pros consists of nine events - eight regional championships and Nationals.

May 2 Loews XTERRA West Cup Lake Las Vegas (Henderson, NV) May 17 XTERRA Midwest Cup Fort Custer State Park (Battle Creek, MI) May 23 XTERRA Southeast Cup Oak Mountain State Park (Pelham, AL) June 6 XTERRA Northwest Cup Farragut State Park (Athol, ID) June 14 XTERRA Atlantic Cup Richmond, VA June 20 XTERRA Southcentral Cup Heart of Arkansas (North Little Rock, AR) July 12 XTERRA Northeast Cup Sugarbush Resort (Warren, VT) July 18 XTERRA Mountain Cup Beaver Creek Resort (Avon, CO) Sept. 26 XTERRA USA Championship Ogden/Snowbasin Resort, UT

The top 15 pros at each event are awarded points based on overall pro finish. Pros will count their best five-of-eight scores plus the points they get (or don’t get) at the XTERRA USA Championship in Utah. Thus, the final point total combines an athletes’ best five scores in the first eight Cup races, plus the USA Championship race points. He/she with the most points in the end is declared the U.S. Pro Series Champ. The U.S. Series will dish out $160,000 in prize money: $10,000 at each Cup race, $20,000 at the USA Championship, and $60,000 to the top overall points scorers in the Series. Note: The XTERRA World Championship Oct. 25 in Makena, Maui is a stand-alone event worth $100,000.

2009 Pro Points Score Breakdown: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 100 90 82 75 69 63 58 53 49 45 41 37 34 31 28

ELIGIBILITY Athletes racing pro must have been accepted as a professional by a recognized multisport governing body (USA Triathlon, USA Cycling - road, cyclocross, track or mountain bike; any national governing body for triathlon; and any national governing body for cycling), and USA Triathlon offers an elite off-road pro license specifically designed for XTERRA specialists. You can find this information at http://usatriathlon.org/content/index/670. Questions should be directed to Katie Baker, USA coordinator at [email protected].

In addition, athletes holding elite licenses in cycling, running, swimming or that have participated in the Olympics in the past 10 years can be eligible by writing to Dave Nicholas [email protected] and presenting their qualifications.

2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES CHAMPS

Conrad Stoltz Melanie McQuaid Stellenbosch, South Africa Victoria, B.C., Canada

The “Caveman” is a 6-time McQuaid also won the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Pro Series in 2006, and Champion, having won the was the runner-up in title in his rookie season of 2002-05, and again in ‘07 2001, and also in 2002, (all of those crowns were ‘03, ‘05, and ‘07. won by Jamie Whitmore).

22 2009 XTERRA AMERICA TOUR PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN

8 XTERRA Cup Races XTERRA USA Championship XTERRA Cup Series Overall Pro Purse ($10,000) Pro Purse ($20,000) Pro Purse ($60,000) Rank Men Women Rank Men Women awarded in Utah 1st $1,800 $1,800 1st $2,500 $2,500 Rank Men Women 2nd $1,250 $1,250 2nd $2,000 $2,000 1st $10,000 $10,000 3rd $800 $800 3rd $1,500 $1,500 2nd $6,000 $6,000 4th $500 $500 4th $1,200 $1,200 3rd $3,500 $3,500 5th $400 $400 5th $900 $900 4th $2,500 $2,500 6th $300 6th $700 $700 5th $2,000 $2,000 7th $200 7th $500 $500 6th $1,500 $1,500 8th $350 $350 7th $1,200 $1,200 9th $250 8th $1,000 $1,000 10th $200 9th $800 $800 11th $150 10th $600 $600 12th $100 11th $400 $400 12th $300 $300 13th $200 14th $100 15th $100

XTERRA World Championship Pro Purse ($100,000) @ Maui Rank Men Women 1st $20,000 $20,000 2nd $12,000 $12,000 3rd $7,000 $7,000 4th $4,000 $4,000 5th $2,500 $2,500 6th $1,500 $1,500 7th $1,000 $1,000 *The Hawaiian Airlines “Double” Purse is awarded to the pro 8th $800 $800 man and woman with the fastest combined 2009 XTERRA 9th $600 $600 World Championship and Ironman Hawaii Championship 10th $500 time, a feat reserved for the world’s leading endurance athletes as the two races are held just two weeks apart. Last 11th $400 year Eneko Llanos from Spain won the award for the third 12th $300 straight year while Sibylle Matter from Switzerland took the *Double $2,500 $2,500 honors for the second time in three years. 23 2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES - PRO STANDINGS (AFTER 3)

PRO MEN Pl Name 1 2 3 Total 1 Conrad Stoltz 100 100 100 300 2 Josiah Middaugh 90 82 90 262 3 Mike Vine 75 90 82 247 4 Dan Hugo 82 75 75 232 5 Craig Evans 49 49 63 161 6 Branden Rakita 45 53 53 151 7 Nico Lebrun DNF 69 69 138 8 Cody Waite 34 41 58 133 9 Brian Smith 53 58 DNS 111 10 Will Kelsay 31 31 49 111 11 Seth Wealing 37 63 DNS 100 12 Matt Boobar DNS 34 45 79 13 Jasper Blake 69 DNS DNS 69 14 Steve Larsen 63 DNS DNS 63 15 Justin Thomas 58 DNS DNS 58 16 Ryan DeCook DNP 45 DNS 45 17 Ryan Ignatz 41 DNS DNS 41 18 Scott Gall DNS 37 DNS 37 STOLTZ 20 Jeff Smith 28 DNS DNS 28

Pl Name 1 2 3 Total MCQUAID 1 Melanie McQuaid 100 100 100 300 2 Renata Bucher 75 90 82 247 3 Shonny Vanlandingham 90 75 75 240 4 Emma Garrard 63 58 69 190 5 Jenny Smith 53 69 63 185 6 Lesley Paterson 82 DNS 90 172 7 Christine Jeffrey 69 82 DNS 151 8 Alexandra Borrelly 31 53 45 129 9 Danelle Kabush 49 DNS 58 107 10 Erin Kummer DNS 49 49 98 11 Jari Kirkland 28 63 DNS 91 12 Rebecca Dussault 58 DNS DNS 58 13 Kristy Lanier DNS DNS 53 53 14 Jenny Tobin 45 DNS DNS 45 15 Ingrid Rolles 41 DNS DNS 41 16 Sari Anderson 37 DNS DNS 37 17 Tracy Thelen 34 DNS DNS 34

1 = Loews XTERRA West Cup - May 2 /// 2 = XTERRA Midwest Cup - May 17 /// 3 = XTERRA Southeast Cup - May 23 4 = XTERRA Northwest Cup - June 6 /// 5 = XTERRA Atlantic Cup - June 14 ///6 = XTERRA Southcentral Cup - June 20 7 = XTERRA Northeast Cup - July 12 /// 8 = XTERRA Mountain Cup - July 18 /// XTERRA USA Championship - Sept. 26

24 RACE # 1 - 2009 XTERRA WEST CUP RESULTS

Lake Las Vegas, Nevada (May 2, 2009) - Defending XTERRA U.S. Pro Series and three-time World Champions Conrad Stoltz and Melanie McQuaid proved once again to be the best in the sport by surviving major challenges from a loaded pro field at the Loews XTERRA West Cup. It marks the third straight year that Stoltz and McQuaid have won the West –the first regional championship of the season and the kick-off event for the new eight-stop, nationwide XTERRA Cup Series.

PRO MEN Pl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse 1 Conrad Stoltz 35 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:16:06 100 $1,800 2 Josiah Middaugh 30 Vail, Colorado 2:16:38 90 $1,250 3 Dan Hugo 23 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:21:12 82 $800 4 Mike Vine 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:24:06 75 $500 5 Jasper Blake 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:25:40 69 $400 6 Steve Larsen 39 Bend, Oregon 2:26:34 63 $300 7 Justin Thomas 34 Reno, Nevada 2:28:24 58 $200 8 Brian Smith 33 Gunnison, Colorado 2:28:40 53 9 Craig Evans 31 Spring Hill, Tennessee 2:29:26 49 10 Branden Rakita 28 Manitou Springs, Colorado 2:31:20 45

Also: Ryan Ignatz (41), Seth Wealing (37), Cody Waite (34), Will Kelsay (31), Jeff Smith (28), Damian Gonzalez, Kyle Hughes, Ryan DeCook.

PRO WOMEN Pl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse 1 Melanie McQuaid 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:42:09 100 $1,800 2 Shonny Vanlandingham 39 Durango, Colorado 2:42:32 90 $1,250 3 Lesley Paterson 28 Sterling, Scotland 2:43:14 82 $800 4 Renata Bucher 31 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:46:45 75 $500 5 Christine Jeffrey 36 Guelph, Ontario, Canada 2:50:30 69 $400 6 Emma Garrard 27 Truckee, California 2:50:47 63 7 Rebecca Dussault 28 Crested Butte, Colorado 2:51:06 58 8 Jenny Smith 36 Westport, New Zealand 2:52:26 53 9 Danelle Kabush 34 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:54:39 49 10 Jenny Tobin 39 Boise, Idaho 2:55:35 45

Also: Ingrid Rolles (41) Sari Anderson (37), Tracy Thelen (34), Alexandra Borrelly (31), Jari Kirkland (28), Jessi Stensland.

25 RACE # 2 - 2009 XTERRA MIDWEST CUP RESULTS

AUGUSTA, MI (May 17, 2009) - Melanie McQuaid celebrated her 36th birthday in style by joining fellow 3x XTERRA World Champ Conrad Stoltz on the top step of the XTERRA Midwest Cup podium at Fort Custer State Park just outside of Battle Creek, Michigan. Stoltz and McQuaid are now 2-for-2 in XTERRA Cup Series racing, as both captured the first race of the year at Lake Las Vegas, Nevada earlier this month. The duo, along with a few dozen other traveling XTERRA pros, will make their way to Shelby County, Alabama for race No. 3, the XTERRA Southeast Cup this Saturday (May 23). "The community here totally embraced this event, and it was like XTERRA old school with everyone hanging out together along with the whole town," said McQuaid. "The course is fabulous, Battle Creek wins top honors for total friendliness, I had the home stay of the century, the bike store (Team Active) rolled out the red carpet, and it was all-in-all just an awesome experience."

TOP 15 PRO MEN Pl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse 1 Conrad Stoltz 35 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:03:16 100 $1,800 2 Mike Vine 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:04:13 90 $1,250 3 Josiah Middaugh 30 Vail, Colorado 2:04:27 82 $800 4 Dan Hugo 23 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:05:27 75 $500 5 Nico Lebrun 35 Digne, France 2:06:00 69 $400 6 Seth Wealing 30 Boulder, Colorado 2:06:31 63 $300 7 Brian Smith 33 Gunnison, Colorado 2:08:20 58 $200 8 Branden Rakita 28 Manitou Springs, Colorado 2:10:10 53 9 Craig Evans 31 Spring Hill, Tennessee 2:10:20 49 10 Ryan Decook 28 Rochester, Michigan 2:13:09 45 Also: Cody Waite (41), Scott Gall (37), Matt Boobar (34), Will Kelsay (31), Aaron Scheidies (28)

TOP PRO WOMEN Pl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse 1 Melanie McQuaid 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:20:26 100 $1,800 2 Renata Bucher 31 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:23:23 90 $1,250 3 Christine Jeffrey 36 Guelph, Ontario, Canada 2:24:21 82 $800 4 Shonny Vanlandingham 39 Durango, Colorado 2:25:05 75 $500 5 Jenny Smith 36 Westport, New Zealand 2:26:29 69 $400 6 Jari Kirkland 33 Crested Butte, Colorado 2:38:08 63 7 Emma Garrard 27 Truckee, California 2:42:42 58 8 Alexandra Borrelly 33 Digne, France 2:43:17 53 9 Erin Kummer 24 Rochester Hills, Michigan 2:46:13 49

26 RACE # 3 - 2009 XTERRA NORTHWEST CUP RESULTS

Shelby County, AL (May 23, 2009) - Another state, a wildly different course, yet the same result as Conrad "The Caveman" Stoltz and Melanie McQuaid roll to their third straight regional championship victories, this time at the XTERRA Southeast Cup at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL. At about the same time the endurance community celebrated the life of cycling and triathlon great Steve Larsen (who passed away on Tuesday, May 19) with memorial rides and runs in his hometown of Bend, OR, many of Larsen’s friends in sport were riding and running in honor of him in the southern woods of Alabama. Leading the charge was Stoltz, who said "the technical parts are usually my strengths, but today I couldn't focus. I did feel like I had amazing strength today though. This was a great victory for Steve." Many of the riders dedicated their efforts today to Larsen and his family, including Stoltz and McQuaid. "Steve was such a huge inspiration for me coming from a mountain biking background. I felt really strong today,” said McQuaid. It was certainly a day where XTERRA athletes could find inspiration all around, as even the sports all-time winningest athlete Jamie Whitmore (cancer survivor/battler) came out from California to be one of the race announcers. In addition, TEAM 413 Gracerunner ministries held a sunrise service before the race and all paused for a moment of silence in Larsen’s memory.

TOP 10 PRO MEN Pl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse 1 Conrad Stoltz 35 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:04:27 100 $1,800 2 Josiah Middaugh 30 Vail, Colorado 2:05:19 90 $1,250 3 Mike Vine 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:06:58 82 $800 4 Dan Hugo 24 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:08:07 75 $500 5 Nico Lebrun 35 Digne, France 2:09:07 69 $400 6 Craig Evans 31 Spring Hill, Tennessee 2:10:14 63 $300 7 Cody Waite 30 Lakewood, Colorado 2:15:47 58 $200 8 Branden Rakita 28 Manitou Springs, Colorado 2:17:57 53 9 Will Kelsay 27 Boulder, Colorado 2:20:18 49 10 Matt Boobar 36 Stratton Mountain, Vermont 2:28:54 45

TOP 10 PRO WOMEN Pl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse 1 Melanie McQuaid 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:23:52 100 $1,800 2 Lesley Paterson 28 Sterling, Scotland 2:26:33 90 $1,250 3 Renata Bucher 31 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:28:46 82 $800 4 Shonny Vanlandingham 39 Durango, Colorado 2:29:03 75 $500 5 Emma Garrard 27 Truckee, California 2:32:11 69 $400 6 Jenny Smith 36 Westport, New Zealand 2:33:11 63 $300 7 Danelle Kabush 34 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:33:20 58 $200 8 Kristy Lanier 38 Marlinton, West Virginia 2:37:38 53 9 Erin Kummer 24 Boulder, Colorado 2:45:07 49 10 Alexandra Borrelly 33 Digne, France 2:50:39 45

27 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES FINAL STANDINGS

MEN Pl Name West SE East MTN USA Total 1 Conrad Stoltz, RSA 100 100 DNF 100 53 353 2 Dan Hugo, RSA 90 90 90 DNS 75 345 3 Josiah Middaugh, USA 75 DNS 100 69 82 326 4 Brian Smith, USA 82 63 DNS 82 63 290 5 Mike Vine, CAN 41 45 34 90 100 276 6 Seth Wealing, USA 69 DNP 37 75 90 271 7 Craig Evans, USA 58 82 69 49 31 240 8 Rom Akerson, CRC 63 58 58 45 45 224 9 Ryan Ignatz, USA DNF 53 63 53 49 218 10 Branden Rakita, USA 31 37 DNP 63 69 200

Also: Kelly Guest (175), Cody Waite (163), Andrew Noble (144), Tyler Johnson (131), Dominic Gillen (124), Will Kelsay (105), Ryan DeCook (101), Mark Leishman (82), Jordan Jones (65), Chris Legh (58), Jimmy Archer (49), Jim Vance (45), Sam Gardner (41), Spenser Powlison (34), Mike Champigny (31), Brandon Jessop (28), Trevor Glavin (28).

WOMEN Pl Name West SE East MTN USA Total 1 Melanie McQuaid, CAN 100 53 100 100 100 400 2 Shonny Vanlandingham, USA DNS 100 82 90 58 330 3 Jenny Smith, NZL DNS 75 90 82 69 316 4 Danelle Kabush, CAN 75 58 69 75 63 282 5 Lesley Paterson, GBR 49 90 58 58 75 281 6 Jenny Tobin, USA 82 49 45 69 53 253 7 Christine Jeffrey, CAN 63 82 37 41 41 227 8 Marion Summerer, GER 90 DNS 53 63 DNP 206 9 Amber Monforte, USA 69 69 41 49 DNP 187 10 Kristy Lanier, USA 53 63 63 DNF DNP 179

Also: Emma Garrard (166), Sara Tarkington (121), Candy Angle (116), Nic Leary (94), Renata Bucher (90), Sari Anderson (83), Carina Wasle (82), Linda Gallo (69), Lisa Isom (65), Britta Martin (53), Michellie Jones (45), Susan Williams (34), Fabiola Corona (31), Kate Chapman (31), Alisha Lion (28).

2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES NATIONAL CHAMPS

Shonny Josiah Middaugh Vanlandingham Vail, Colorado Durango, Colorado

Middaugh has been the Shonny V turned her top American in the Pro attention from mountain Series in 4 of the last 5 bike racing to XTERRA years. The only year he last year and was the top wasn’t his season was American female in the cut short due to injury. sport her first year out. 28 TOP 5 IN XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES SINCE 1999

2008 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS Men Women 1. Conrad Stoltz 353 1. Melanie McQuaid 400 2. Dan Hugo 345 2. S. Vanlandingham 330 3. Josiah Middaugh 326 3. Jenny Smith 316 4. Brian Smith 290 4. Danelle Kabush 282 5. Mike Vine 276 5. Lesley Paterson 281

2007 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS Men Women 1. Conrad Stoltz 400 1. Jamie Whitmore 400 2. Mike Vine 337 2. Melanie McQuaid 349 3. Josiah Middaugh 322 3. Jennifer Smith 329 4. Seth Wealing 322 4. Candy Angle 314 5. Andrew Noble 303 5. Amber Monforte 258

2006 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS 2002 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS Men Women Men Women 1. Seth Wealing 428 1. Melanie McQuaid 480 1. Conrad Stoltz 300 1. Jamie Whitmore 290 2. Brent McMahan 413 2. Jamie Whitmore 459 2. Nicolas LeBrun 248 2. Melanie McQuaid 265 3. Andrew Noble 391 3. Candy Angle 403 3. Kerry Classen 235 3. Raeleigh Tennant 234 4. Conrad Stoltz 303 4. Danelle Kabush 354 4. Mike Vine 228 4. Kerstin Weule 222 5. Brian Smith 300 5. Janae Pritchett 320 5. Andrew Noble 201 5. Melissa Thomas 214

2005 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS 2001 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS Men Women Men Women 1. Conrad Stoltz 390 1. Jamie Whitmore 390 1. Conrad Stoltz 465 1. Anke Erlank 469 2. Mike Vine 310 2. Melanie McQuaid 380 2. Nicolas LeBrun 404 2. Monique Merrill 375 3. Olivier Marceau 309 3. Candy Angle 302 3. Ned Overend 373 3. Raeleigh Tennant 343 4. Brent McMahon 283 4. Jessica Harrison 282 4. Mike Vine 365 4. Jenny Tobin 326 5. Francisco Serrano 275 5. Melissa Thomas 271 5. Kerry Classen 319 5. Cheri Touchette 309 6. Josiah Middaugh 252

2004 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS 2000 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS Men Women Men Women 1. Sylvain Dodet 290 1. Jamie Whitmore 300 1. Michael Tobin 826 1. Kerstin Weule 890 2. Josiah Middaugh 264 2. Melanie McQuaid 280 2. Mike Vine 820 2. Jody Purcell 810 3. Conrad Stoltz 249 3. Candy Angle 239 3. Kerry Classen 802 3. Lorraine Barrows 688 4. Nicolas LeBrun 247 4. Janae Deverell 209 4. Ned Overend 697 4. Jenny Tobin 635 5. Justin Thomas 179 5. Lynley Allison 208 5. Dave Harrison 596 5. Linda Gabor 524

2003 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS 1999* U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS (First year) Men Women Men Women 1. Conrad Stoltz 290 1. Jamie Whitmore 300 1. Michael Tobin 886 1. Kerstin Weule 886 2. Steve Larsen 280 2. Melanie McQuaid 270 2. Jimmy Riccitello 732 2. Jody Purcell 827 3. Nicolas LeBrun 264 3. Melissa Thomas 232 3. John Koenig 676 3. Lorraine Barrows 718 4. Justin Thomas 218 4. Jenny Tobin 202 4. Ned Overend 660 4. Jenny Wood 708 5. Jason Chalker 207 5. Candy Angle 200 5. Kerry Classen 635 5. Linda Gabor 675

Jamie Whitmore (pictured above) is the winningest XTERRA Bold denotes top American (National Champ) in Pro Series athlete of all-time with 36 career wins including five U.S. Pro Series Crowns. She’s currently battling cancer, and you can help and learn more about her at jamiewhitmore.com.

29 HOW THE XTERRA AMERICA TOUR WORKS FOR AMATEURS

The XTERRA America Tour is designed to provide age group athletes with a bona-fide championship to compete for within their geographic region. At the end of the regular season the top performers in each of eight regions are invited to compete against other athletes their same age - but from different regions - at the national championship in Utah on September 26. This year there are 60 races in 32 states across the country, as well as the U.S. Territory of Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan). It marks the 13th straight year of expansion for XTERRA.

Here's how the Series works: 1) CHOOSE REGION: There are 8 regions, determined by a competitor's primary residence at the time of their first race:

NORTHEAST (NE) - Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York. ATLANTIC (AT) - Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C. SOUTHEAST (SE) - Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands. MIDWEST (MW) - Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky. SOUTHCENTRAL (SC) - Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas. MOUNTAIN (MT) - Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming. NORTHWEST (NW) - Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska. WEST (W) - California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Pacific Territories.

2) DETERMINE YOUR DIVISION/AGE GROUP: "XTERRA Age" is based on a competitor's age on December 31, 2009. Athletes compete in the following age categories: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ (w), 60-64 (m), 65-69 (m), 70+ (m), and we also have Collegiate and Physically Challenged Divisions.

Collegiate Division: To qualify as a collegiate athlete, a current student ID must be presented at registration. When there are at least three athletes from two or more schools, a team award will also be presented. Athletes in the collegiate division get collegiate points (not age group points).

Physically Challenged Division: There are two physically challenged age groups, 15-39 and 40+, and 6 categories: Below the knee amputee, above the knee amputee, below the elbow amputee, above the elbow amputee, blind and impaired/les autres.

3) RACE AND SCORE: Series competitors race for points at their choice of 60 events - including XTERRA Points Series (XPS) races & XTERRA Cup Series (XCS) races. Competitors can enter as many events as they'd like and their best four finishes count towards their total points score. New for ‘09, competitors are required to race and count points in at least two events in their region. Note: Athletes do not have to qualify to race in the XTERRA Cup Series events.

4) COUNT ‘EM UP: Points are awarded to the top 15 finishers in each age group at each race. Athletes can earn more points at Cup Series races because, generally, participation is higher and the courses are tougher. If an athlete races at more than one XTERRA Cup Series event, only the best finish counts at full points. Any other finishes earn points at the same rate as the XTERRA Points Series races. There are two points systems:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th XTERRA Cup Series Races: 100 90 82 75 69 63 58 53 49 45 41 37 34 31 28

XTERRA Points Series Races: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 75 67 61 56 51 47 43 39 36 33 30 27 25 23 21

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5) BECOMING A REGIONAL CHAMP: At the end of the regular season in early September, the athlete with the most points - by gender, by division, by region - earns the title of XTERRA Regional Champion, and wins a custom racing jersey. In addition, the highest points scorers in each region are invited to compete for a national title at the XTERRA USA Championship in Utah (qualifying spots based on chart below).

XTERRA USA Championship Slots Available in each of eight regions:

DIVISION 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60+ 60-64 65-69 70+ PC Male 2 7 9 9 10 10 6 5 4 3 2 2 2per cat Female 2 4 10 9 8 6 4 4 2 2 2per cat

And then comes the showdown! The highest point scorers in each region are invited to compete against each other in the XTERRA USA Championship race. Win in Utah, and you are the XTERRA National Age Group Champion.

Note: All XTERRA America Tour events are sanctioned by In 2009 and beyond, the XTERRA Eco Team will USA Triathlon, the national governing body of multisport in continue to make a difference ecologically by offering the United States. As such all athletes are subject to the rules a few hours of time to local environmental initiatives and regulations set forth by the USAT. Details available at near our race courses. This could be anything from usatriathlon.org. trail maintenance to park clean-up, ecological restoration, or tree planting work parties. The XTERRA Points Series races are a collection of The XTERRA Eco Team is a core component of independently produced off-road triathlons owned and XTERRA, and a terrific sustainability program operated by local promoters, while the Cup Series events are perpetuated by GU. bigger races with pro purses on full-length courses operated Beyond organized volunteer work parties, XTERRA by local promoters with support from the TEAM Unlimited / athletes are encouraged to sign the “pledge board” XTERRA staff. confirming their intent to keep the trails clean and not only deposit their rubbish in designated drop zones See how amateurs qualify for the XTERRA World during the race but to be conscientious wherever they Championship on page 39. roam. 31 XTERRA’S COLLEGIATE DIVISION OVERVIEW

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Any collegian with a current photo ID can race for their school as an individual. Athletes do not need to be a member of a school club or team. There are no age groups in the collegiate division, just male and female categories. Collegiate racers collect points in the XTERRA America Tour Series but are not eligible for age group awards - they only race against other collegiate entries. Whenever there are three athletes from two or more schools entered in the same race they’ll go against each other for school pride in the college team division. There must be at least two schools with teams for a team award to be presented. A “team” must consist of at least 3 male or female members. There are no mixed teams. A team can have more entrants, but less than three will not constitute a team. Points for team awards (male and female) will count the finishing positions of the smallest number entered by a qualifying team. Example: College A has 5 men; College B has 7 men; College C has 9 men. Only the fastest 5 finishers will count towards the team awards. Points for team awards will be calculated based on the finishing positions of the team members. The lowest total is the winner. Example: Each team counts 3 athletes. Team A finishes 1, 8 and 15 overall for a total number 24. Team B finishes 5, 6 and 10 for a total number 21. Team C finishes 2, 9 and 20 for a total number of 31. Team B wins. In no case will more than 7 athletes count towards the team awards regardless of the total number of entries by any one team. Should a club enter more than 7 men or women, the coach must nominate the 7 individuals he wants scored for team awards. Other members are still eligible for individual awards, but their finishing position will not be counted towards the team totals. Positions counted are overall positions in gender, not just collegiate entrants. This would include professional entries. Collegiate Cup: A Collegiate Cup award will be given when two or more schools have at least 3 men and 3 women per school represent- ed. Example: College A has 5 men, 2 women; College B has 7 men, 3 women. There can be no Collegiate Cup award as there are not 2 teams that meet the overall requirements. Should two or more schools have the necessary entries, scoring will be similar to the team scoring method with all finishing positions of qualified team members added. Also: Collegiate entrants race for separate awards. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female individual collegiate division finishers, the winning men’s and women’s teams, and the winner of the Collegiate Cup competition (if applicable). Pre-Registration is required for the XTERRA Collegiate Cup to be presented. Athletes competing in the Collegiate Division do not prevent XTERRA Age Group athletes from receiving XTERRA America Tour points. At the XTERRA Regional Champ races, collegians can enter the Sport distance but as an age group athlete. There is no college division in the half-distance XTERRA Sport race.

Sept. 26 - XTERRA Collegiate Nationals - All college students are welcome to race for the XTERRA Collegiate National Championship on the same course, on the same day, and at the same time as the invite-only XTERRA USA Championship on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Snowbasin Resort near Ogden, Utah. 32 2009 SCHEDULE

DATE Race Location Region 3/29 XTERRA Miami North Miami, FL SE 3/29 XTERRA REAL Granite Bay, CA W 4/4 XTERRA Guam Piti, Guam W 4/18 XTERRA Saipan Saipan, Northern Marianas W 4/18 XTERRA Memphis Memphis, TN SE 4/25 XTERRA Ft. Yargo Winder, GA SE 4/25 XTERRA Red River Ardmore, OK SC 5/2 XTERRA Gator Terra Ruston, LA SC 5/2 XTERRA West Cup - Lake Las Vegas Henderson, NV W 5/3 XTERRA Uwharrie Uwharrie, NC SE 5/10 XTERRA Del Valle Livermore, CA W 5/17 XTERRA Midwest Cup - Fort Custer Park Augusta, MI MW 5/17 XTERRA Dirty Canyon Lakes, TX SC 5/23 XTERRA Southeast Cup - Pelham Pelham, AL SE 5/31 XTERRA ACE Big Canyon Oak Hill, WV AT 5/31 XTERRA Smith Lake Fort Bragg, NC SE 5/31 XTERRA Deuces Wild Show Low, AZ W 6/6 XTERRA Northwest Cup - Farragut State Park Coeur d’Alene, ID NW 6/6 XTERRA Four Corners Farmington, NM SC 6/13 XTERRA Eureka Springs Eureka Springs, AR SC 6/14 XTERRA Atlantic Cup - Richmond Richmond, VA AT 6/20 XTERRA Southcentral Cup - Heart of Arkansas North Little Rock, AR SC 6/20 XTERRA Buffalo Creek Buffalo Creek, CO MT 6/20 XTERRA Solstice La Grande, OR NW 6/21 XTERRA Caloosahatchee Ft Myers, FL SE 6/21 XTERRA Torn Shirt Brighton, MI MW 6/27 XTERRA Tahoe City Tahoe City, CA W 6/28 XTERRA Trimax Mifflinburg, PA AT 6/28 XTERRA Race at the Rez Essex, VT NE 7/12 XTERRA Northeast Cup - Sugarbush Resort Warren, VT NE 7/12 XTERRA EX2 Flintstone, MD AT 7/12 XTERRA Lock 4 Blast Gallatin, TN SE 7/12 XTERRA Vashon Island Vashon Island, WA NW 7/18 XTERRA Mountain Cup - Beaver Creek Avon, CO MT 7/18 XTERRA Hammerman Anchorage, AK NW 7/19 XTERRA Sky High Grafton, NY NE 7/19 XTERRA O.N.E. Ravenna, OH MW 7/25 XTERRA DINO Versailles Versailles, IN MW 7/26 XTERRA First Coast Jacksonville, FL SE 7/26 XTERRA Wild Horse Creek Bozeman, MT MT 8/1 XTERRA Indian Peaks Nederland, CO MT 8/2 XTERRA Appalachia Indiana, PA AT 8/2 XTERRA Panther Creek Morristown, TN SE 8/2 XTERRA Black Diamond Black Diamond, WA NW 8/9 XTERRA STOAKED Hanover, NH NE 8/9 XTERRA Iron Will Jonesboro, AR SC 8/9 XTERRA Mountainman Kualoa Ranch, Oahu, HI W 8/15 XTERRA DINO Logansport Logansport, IN MW 8/15 XTERRA B.O.L.T. Raymond, NE MT 8/15 XTERRA Portland Forest Grove, OR NW 8/16 XTERRA M2Xtreme Ellicottville, NY NE 8/16 XTERRA Camp Eagle Rock Springs, TX SC 8/23 XTERRA Lake Placid Lake Placid, NY NE 8/23 XTERRA Charlottesville Charlottesville, VA AT 8/23 XTERRA Blackhawk Muskegon, MI MW 8/23 XTERRA Austin Austin, TX SC 8/23 XTERRA Wild Ride McCall, ID NW 8/29 XTERRA Lake Tahoe Incline Village, NV W 8/30 XTERRA Schiff Scout Wading River, NY NE 9/6 XTERRA Onteora Livingston Manor, NY NE 9/26 XTERRA Utah Ogden/Snowbasin, UT 9/26 XTERRA USA Championship Ogden/Snowbasin, UT 10/25 XTERRA World Championship Makena, Maui, HI

Schedule subject to change. As of 4/21/09 // Info: www.xterraplanet.com or call toll-free to 877-751-8880 ------2008 XTERRA WOMEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS ------Region 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 NE Sarah Carter 2 Emily Gassman 5 Suzanne Snyder 5 Andrea McGuire 2 Kelly Ault Mattituck, NY Burlington, VT Wallingford, CT Troy, NY Morrisville, VT MA 3* Sara Hanson Alicia Markey 3 Denelle Grant 2 Kathleen Coutinho McLean, VA Newark, DE Charlottesville, VA Fairfax Station, VA SE Kelsey Armstrong Alexandria Lechner Emily Chaney Julia Radmann Cynthia Fowler Talbott, TN Clearwater, FL Maryville, TN Smyrna, GA Landrum, SC NC Kim Waechter Nadya Glushko 3 Marne Smiley Roxane Kruse 2 Amy Worthing Noblesville, IN Lima, OH Ann Arbor, MI Grand Rapids, MI Laingsburg, MI SC Cindy Abbott Kim Jennings Jocelyn Wood Maria Hernandez Cedar Park, TX Waco, TX Broken Arrow, OK Reklaw, TX MT Andrea Wilds Erin Kummer 3 Erin Collins Julie Bruckman Cary Kinross-Wright Lakewood, CO Boulder, CO Provo, UT Littleton, CO Golden, CO NW Tekla Seavey 2 Lorraine Bourget 5 Brandyn Roark Gray Mary Fordham 3 Korrie Dubray Moose Pass, AK Coeur D'lene, ID Sand Point, ID Seattle, WA LaGrande, WA SW Katherine Pollard Amy Fogerson Liz Carrington Elaine Seasly La Kelly Roseville, CA Morgan Hill, CA Flagstaff, AZ Tucson, AZ Sedona, AZ ------2008 XTERRA MEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS ------

Region 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 NE Fred Carter 5 Ian Sullivan Bryan Diggle 3 Anthony Snoble 6* Matt Boobar Tad Norton Mattituck, NY Jericho, VT Newport. RI Islip, NY Plymouth, NH Warrensburg, NY MA Carson Hogge Chris Sams Thomas Ayd Frank Febbraro Joe Pawlish Claude LaBerge Richmond, VA Baltimore, MD Salisbury. MD Falls Church, VA Asbury Park, NJ Morristown, NJ SE Matus Kriska Tomek Barc 2 Omar Fraser Justin Hoblet 2 Kevin Grogan John Close Mt Airy, NC Irmo, SC Birmingham, AL Orange Park, FL Clermont, FL Birmingham, AL NC 2 Alex Libin Parker Lennon Tim Yuska 5 Teodoro Ramos Chris Scott 3 Peter Hanson Clive, IA Muncie, IN Chicago, IL Berwyn, IL Morrison, IL Minneapolis, MN SC Travis Decker Matt Kahle 6 Kyle Grieser 4 Diego Leskovar Matthew Christiansen Chuck Olinger Siloam Springs, AR Chesterfield, MO Marble Falls, TX Austin, TX Austin, TX Frisco, TX MT 2 Christopher Holt Blake Voges 2 Luke Jay Erik Kruse 4 Edward Oliver Stephen White Centennial, CO Durango, CO Littleton, CO Boulder, CO Littleton, CO Vail, CO NW Will Ross Tim Holland Brandon Marshall Adam Wirth Brody Anderson 2 Andrew Duenow Anchorage, AK Tumwater, WA Eugene, OR Boise, ID Tualatin, OR Anchorage, AK SW 2*Joshua Olmstead John Donovan Brian Barrett James Walsh 4 Ross McMahan 4* Scott Zavack Elk Grove, CA Incline Village, NV Mesa, AZ Carlsbad, CA Incline Village, NV Los Gatos, CA ------PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED REGIONAL CHAMPIONS ------

15-39 SW Severe Leg Impairment 15-39 SW Impaires/Les Autres 40+ SW Arm Impairment 40+ SW Moderate Leg Impairment 15-39 SE Arm Impairme Jonathan Bik Andrew May 3* Willie Stewart 2 Mike Hicks 2 Richard Ingram Sacramento, CA Dublin, CA Redlands, CA Fountain Hills, AZ Dawsonville, GA ------2008 XTERRA WOMEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS ------40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60+ Mary Racevicius 2 Dorothy Hamburg 5 Annette MacNiven 4 Linda Usher Watertown, CT Red Hook, NY Wainscott, NY Upton, MA Kate Lucas Valerie Hardin 4 Julia Peck Richmond, VA Doylestown, PA Culpeper, VA May-li Cuypers Racheal Wood 2 Lucia Colbert 2 Vicky Carter 3 Charlotte Mahan Belleair Bluffs, FL Deerfield, FL Cordova, TN Satellite Beach, FL Lenoir City, TN 2 Cheryl Stine Shirlee Finch 7*$ Beverly Enslow Sheryl Krohne Bloomington, IN Alma, MI Metamora, IL Westpoint, IN # denotes number of regional championships Linda Cole 5 Karen Robertson 3 Teresa White * denotes reigning XTERRA USA Champion Olive Branch, MS Grapevine, TX Bossier City, LA $ denotes reigning XTERRA World Champion Christina Hansen Susan Petronio Susan Griffin-Kakliki 6*$ Cindi Toepel El Jebel, CO Crested Butte, CO Castle Rock, CO Littleton, CO 2 Keri Grosse Lisa Brummond Joanne Schmitz 3 MaryEllen LaBerge 6* Katherine Frank Leavenworth, WA Canby, OR Walla Walla, WA LaGrande, OR Bend, OR Linda Lindsay 2$ Meiling Yee 7 Barbara Peterson Petaluma, CA Sunnyvale, CA Berkeley, CA ------2008 XTERRA MEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS ------

45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70+ 5 Ken Robins John Lindros 5 Russell Clark 5 Daniel Rose 2 Allan Clark Nathaniel Grew Cutchogue, NY Mt Sinai, NY Scotia, NY Fairfield, CT Sloatsburg, NY Brookline, MA 4 Roger Masse Rob McCoy 3* Don Morrison 2 Tom Doyle 7 Joe Amato Bethesda, MD Fairmont, WV West Brandywine, PA Midlothian, VA Ellicott City, MD 7 Casey Fannin 3 Scott Ewing 2 Audie Smith 2 James Rawie 2 Peter Lilley 5 Errol Lassiter Birmingham, AL Destin, FL Knoxville, TN San Juan, PR Charlotte, NC Woodstock, GA 6 Jim James Kevin Hyde 5 Marc Hawley Terry Hutchins 4 GL Brown Ann Arbor, MI Byron Center, MI Mt. Vernon, IN Kalamazoo, MI Ada, MI 6 Mike Carter 8 Steve Cole James Dewlen 4 Richard Suggs Ronald Scranton Austin, TX Olive Branch, MS Stillwater, OK Nacogdoches,TX Tijeras, NM 3 Kevin Shelden Harry Johnson Randy Beckner Bruce Wacker Breckenridge, CO Bozeman, MT Helena, MT Colorado Springs, CO Scott Grosse 2 Dan Degolier Tjaling Ypma 2 Orie Orien Leavenworth, WA Bellingham, WA Bellingham, WA Anchorage, AK 8*$ Tom Lyons 4*$ Tom Monica John Royson Justin Costa 6* Hans Dieben Reno, NV Walnut Creek, CA Albany, CA Maui, HI Chula Vista, CA ------PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - -

nt 15-39 NW Moderate Leg Impairment 15-39 NC Visual Impairment 15-39 SE Les Autres 40+ SE Les Autres 15-39 MT Moderate Leg Impairment Micah Marshall Craig Vogtsberger David Kyle Todd Atkins Megan Fisher Meridian, ID Kalamazoo, MI Athens, AL Fayetteville, GA Missoula, MT 2008 XTERRA USA AMATEUR CHAMPIONS

Some 300 qualified athletes representing 43 states raced 2008 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur Women for their shot at the national championship of off-road Division Name Hometown Time triathlon last October in Nevada.. The race consisted of a 15 - 19 Katherine Pollard Roseville, CA 4:28:11 20 - 24 Erin Kummer Boulder, CO 3:18:09 1-mile swim in Lake Tahoe (58-degrees), a 21.7 mile 25 - 29 4 Suzie Snyder Wallingford, CT 3:27:07 mountain bike that traversed the Flume and Tahoe Rim 30 - 34 Ashlie Angel Durango, CO 3:43:59 Trails, and a 6.1 mile forest trail run. The weather on 35 - 39 Sarah McMahan Incline Village, NV 3:32:21 raceday turned out to be amazing, with sunny, clear and 40 - 44 Keri Grosse Leavenworth, WA 3:26:10 2 crisp conditions in the 60’s. 45 - 49 Kathy Eckert Denver, CO 3:40:53 3 50 - 54 Beverly Enslow Metamora, IL 3:39:02 4 Erin Kummer from Boulder, CO won her third XTERRA 55 - 59 Cindi Toepel Littleton, CO 3:55:04 3 Championship race of the season – and biggest of her 60+ Katherine Frank Bend, OR 5:09:38 career – placing 17th overall and more than eight minutes Challenged Megan Fisher Missoula, MT 4:58:22 ahead of runner-up Keri Grosse to win the overall amateur 2008 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur Men national title. On the men’s side the very young and very Division Name Hometown Time fast Joshua Olmstead from Sacramento edged Tim 15 - 19 2 Joshua Olmstead Sacramento, CA 2:51:32 Menoher by 30-seconds to win the amateur crown. 20 - 24 John Donovan Incline Village, NV 3:06:06 25 - 29 Luke Jay Littleton, CO 2:53:13 Reno native Tom Lyons won his unprecedented 7th straight 30 - 34 Grant Folske Beaverton, OR 2:56:23 2 XTERRA USA Championship, Cindi Toepel – who was 35 - 39 Tim Menoher Erlanger, KY 2:52:03 named “Mrs. XTERRA” along with her husband Circ at the 40 - 44 Stephen White Vail, CO 2:55:56 45 - 49 7 Tom Lyons Reno, NV 2:58:30 Night of Champions dinner – earned her fourth title, as did 50 - 54 Wayne Avery Reno, NV 3:08:29 Suzie Snyder. Kathy Frank and Beverly Enslow each 55 - 59 Randy Beckner Helena, MT 3:13:33 captured their third national championship, and Kathy 60 - 64 Bruce Wacker Colorado Springs, CO 3:43:55 Eckert, Olmstead, and Menoher notched their second each. 65 - 69 Peter Lilley Charlotte, NC 4:37:46 70+ Nathaniel Grew Boston, MA 5:42:46 Challenged Craig Vogtsberger Kalamazoo, MI 3:59:19 Pictured: Tom Lyons / Cindi Toepel # denotes national championships won

36 2009 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP MOVES TO UTAH

TEAM Unlimited, owners and producers of the XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon Series, and the Utah Sports Commission, the catalyst in unifying Utah’s sports community and strengthening its presence in the global sports marketplace, entered into an agreement to host the prestigious XTERRA USA Championship event in 2009.

The race will be held at Snowbasin Resort, a world-class ski and recreation destination and venue of the 2002 Olympic men’s and women’s downhill, super G and combined races, and will include festivities in Ogden where the annual Mountain to Metro Games unfold each September.

“Team Unlimited’s choice to host its USA National Championship race in Utah is great news! We’re excited to have yet another major sporting event come to our state, providing a world-class sporting event for sporting enthusi- asts and an economic boost to our state,” said Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman. mountain bike ride that climbs more than 3,000 feet up to Snowbasin Resort and a 6-mile trail run. For the past three years Utah has hosted the XTERRA Mountain Championship, one of the key regional U.S. “We could not be more excited to have the XTERRA events in the XTERRA America Tour, and also played host National Championship moving to Ogden and being held at to the XTERRA Winter World Championships in 2008 & ‘09. a world-class resort like Snowbasin. Our community has embraced it fully because it showcases Ogden’s strengths “Expanding our partnership with TEAM Unlimited, from as the capital for high adventure recreation so well. We hosting our first XTERRA trail series event to a regional intend to show the best off-road triathletes in the country an championship, and now to a national championship, incredible course, along with a great time,” said Ogden continues to position Utah as a leader in Adventure/Action Mayor, Matthew Godfrey. sports. This event continues to highlight that sports are a key driver of economic impact and image building for the In addition to the championship race, which is for qualified State of Utah”, said Jeff Robbins, president and CEO of the athletes only, XTERRA will also host an open XTERRA Utah Sports Commission. competition that individuals and teams can enter without qualifying, the XTERRA Collegiate Nationals race, half- The XTERRA USA Championship race, which had been marathon “Xduro” trail run, kids races, Paul Mitchell held in Incline Village, Nevada for the past eight seasons, XTERRA K9 Challenge competition, free clinics taught by annually attracts amateur and professional athletes from pro athletes, awards dinners, concerts, food festival, and nearly every State in the Union and a dozen countries. more.

As the grand finale and last race in the XTERRA America The XTERRA USA Championship race will be filmed and Tour and with $80,000 in prize money for professionals, edited into a one-hour special that will be seen across the Utah can expect a significant increase in media exposure country via national syndication starting in November of and economic impact by hosting the national championship. 2009. In addition, Utah’s myriad outdoor recreational pursuits will be featured exclusively in two half-hour Utah’s spectacular natural environment and the majestic XTERRA Adventure shows airing in syndication May Wasatch mountain range provides an epic setting and through October of each year. Combined, this three show challenge for the biggest race of the season. The event television package will be seen by more than six million combines a 1-mile swim (Pineview Reservoir) with a 20-mile viewers nationwide. 37 2009 XTERRA WORLD TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP RACES

Date Race, Location April 18 XTERRA South Africa Championship, Grabouw, Western Cape April 18 XTERRA Saipan Championship, CNMI April 18 XTERRA New Zealand Championship, Rotorua May 31 XTERRA Italy Championship*, Orosei, Sardinia June 7 XTERRA Malaysia Championship, Kuantan June 27 XTERRA Czech Championship*, Hluboka Nad Vltavou August 1-2 XTERRA Mexico Championship, Valle de Bravo August 9 XTERRA France Championship*, Auron August 15 XTERRA Germany Championship*, Zittau August 22 XTERRA European Championship XTERRA Austria Championship*, Klopeinersee August 29 XTERRA Japan Championship, Marunuma August 29 XTERRA Brazil Championship, Angra dos Reis Sept. 20 XTERRA France 2**, Mandelieu France Sept. 26 XTERRA USA Championship, Ogden/Snowbasin, UT October 25 XTERRA World Championship, Maui

* XTERRA European Tour ** XTERRA European Tour event with full prize money and points. Not a National Championship.

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38 2009 XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Ruben Ruzafa Julie Dibens

Following an action-packed racing season that will span 15 countries with QUALIFYING FOR MAUI more than 100 events, XTERRA will host its 14th XTERRA World Championship in Maui on October 25th. A season-ending blow-out like no other, the World Amateur athletes can qualify for the Championship is the culmination of a worldwide series of races held in Saipan, XTERRA World Championship by Germany, New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Brazil, Japan, Austria, United finishing in one of the 34 qualifying Kingdom, France, Mexico, Malaysia, the Czech Republic and the U.S. spots available at each World Tour The race course, considered one of XTERRA's toughest and most grueling, Championship event or one of the 41 will consist of a 1.5-kilometer roughwater swim at Makena Beach, a grueling qualifying spots (see below) at any of 30- kilometer mountain bike on the slopes of Haleakala, & an 11-kilometer trail the eight XTERRA Cup Series races. run. There are also a limited number of Access to this legendary course is permitted once a year - on race day. at-large slots available early in the Conditions change radically from year to year, diminishing the advantage to year and a special Hawaii qualifier at repeat competitors, and perpetuating the course's stature as among the most the Mountainman on Oahu Aug. 9. intimidating in the series. The maxed-out field is limited to 600 competitors, who represent the best off- DIVISION Men Women Total road, multisport athletes on the planet. It is a "winner take all" race, with one of 15-19 1 1 2 the richest pro purses in multisport at $100,000, and it is awarded solely on the 20-24 1 1 2 basis of the Maui performance. Since this race is a stand-alone event, it offers 25-29 2 2 4 a unique opportunity to competitors. Even those who have had a less than 30-34 3 2 5 stellar season, are given an opportunity to redeem themselves and earn the 35-39 3 2 5 coveted title of XTERRA World Champion. 40-44 3 2 5 45-49 2 2 4 Last year Ruben Ruzafa from Spain captured the men’s championship and 50-54 1 1 2 Julie Dibens from the UK won the women’s crown for the second year in a row. 55-59 1 1 2 A special prime, the Hawaiian Airlines Double, will pay $2,500 to the man and 60+ NA 1 1 woman with the fastest combined Hawaii Ironman and XTERRA World 60-64 1 NA 1 Championship time. Only two weeks and a narrow channel of ocean separate 65-69 1 NA 1 the two events, which each year attract a growing number of endurance 70+ 1 NA 1 athletes. In 2008, Spain’s Eneko Llanos won the men’s double and Swiss’ PC 3 3 6 Sibylle Matter won the women’s double. Total 23 18 41 39 XTERRA TRAIL RUNNING OVERVIEW

At the heart of XTERRA is the fundamental idea of putting on great races in epic places with friendly faces. Pretty simple, really, but it’s a formula that has proven successful over the years and that same philosophy is being used to grow the XTERRA Trail Run Series. Now in its fifth year as a stand-alone set of races outside of the off-road triathlon circuit, the XTERRA Trail Run Series boasts 50 runs in 16 states and several countries, giving runners the opportunity to race their way around the worldliterally. XTERRA’s main focus is on the off-road half-marathon distance trail run, what XTERRA calls an “Xduro”. When XTERRA Trail Running asked about the paradigm shift (XTERRA Trail Runs used to National Champion be mostly 5km and 10km runs) Tom Kiely, CEO of XTERRA, Max King in Bend, OR explained that “after a decade of producing trail runs along- side our XTERRA off-road triathlons we learned that our audience wanted a bigger challenge than a 10k. What the Mitchell cut-a-thon. While the race field will include market told us was to create a series of half-marathons that competitors who have raced in other XTERRA events, have a physical challenge parallel to that of a road participation is open to the general public. marathon, but with Mother Nature along for the ride.” Following Nationals, runners can say Aloha! Held the Two big-time races, in truly stunning adventure weekend prior to the Honolulu Marathon, the XTERRA Trail destinations, were added to the 2008 line up and are back Running World Championship will kick off the “greatest in ‘09. The XTERRA Trail Running National week of running on Earth” for athletes from around the Championship returns to Bend, Oregon on September globe. For competitive runners, $10,000 in prize money will 13 and the XTERRA Trail Running World Championship be awarded to the top male and female finishers and racers is back at Kualoa Ranch on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu from Xduro events in South Africa, New Zealand, the Czech on December 6. Republic, Italy, and Japan are expected to come join in the Not long ago Bend was named “America’s Best Trail adventure. Running Town” by Outside Magazine, and with its wide The site at Kualoa Ranch on the northeastern side of Oahu variety of terrain, mild fall climate, endless miles of pristine is nothing short of magical. Arguably the most stunning trails and a local community full of enthusiasm and support landscape in Hawaii, the 4,000 acre working cattle ranch for the race, runners can expect a one-of-a-kind experience has been the setting for major motion productions such as at Nationals. Jurassic Park, Godzilla and LOST. From the steep mountain “The U.S. Trail Run Series is the fastest-growing segment cliffs to the sparkling sea, the terrain varies from dense rain- of XTERRA and the National Championship race is turning forest to broad open valleys and from beautiful white sand into a really big deal,” said Kiely. “We think Bend is an beaches to awesome verdant cliff faces. amazing place to visit and explore, and an ideal venue for This gathering of international trail runners is highlighted the last race in the series.” by the 21km Xduro but is accompanied by numerous events There are several regional series in the U.S. - SoCal, ranging from shorter distance trail runs and kids’ races to an NorCal, Georgia, Virginia, Philly, South Carolina, New adventure walk for charity and family entertainment. England, and Tennessee – and each hosts between 3 and “XTERRA is thrilled with the growth of its Trail Running 9 races through the course of the year. The winner of each Series” said Janet Clark, President of TEAM age group in each series earns free entry into the XTERRA Unlimited/XTERRA. Trail Running National Championship race. “XTERRA Trail Runs give runners an opportunity to In Bend the championship event is an Xduro (21km/13.1 explore some wildly natural environments and challenge mile), but the day-long running celebration will also feature Mother Nature’s diverse and unique offerings from roots to races of 10km and 5km distances, a festival/expo center for rocks, to stream crossings and unexpected scenic vistas.” participants and spectators, K9 Challenge, and Paul For more details visit www.xterratrailrun.com. 40 2009 XTERRA TRAIL RUN SERIES SCHEDULE

Date Race Location Distances – Series 1/10/09 XTERRA Boney Mountain Xduro Trail Run Newbury Park, CA 6/21km – SoCal Series #4 2/1/09 XTERRA Mission Gorge Trail Run San Diego, CA 5/15km – SoCal Series #5 2/28/09 XTERRA Thrill in the Hills Xduro Trail Run Winder, GA 21km – Georgia Series #3 2/28/09 XTERRA Seven Islands Trail Run Kodak, TN 10km – Tennessee Series #2 3/7/09 XTERRA Runnin’ the Rocks Trail Run Conyers, GA 10km – Georgia Series #4 3/14/09 XTERRA Forks of the River Trail Run Knoxville, TN 10km – Tennessee Series #3 3/22/09 XTERRA Black Mountain Trail Run San Diego, CA 5/15km – SoCal Series #6 3/28/09 XTERRA Chanoko Xduro Trail Run Granite Bay, CA 21km – NorCal Series #1 3/29/09 XTERRA South Africa Xduro Trail Run Albert Falls 21km – World Tour 4/11/09 XTERRA Doug Harris Trail Run Clemson, SC 10km – South Carolina #1 4/18/09 XTERRA South Africa Xduro Trail Run Grabouw 21km – World Tour 4/19/09 XTERRA Redwood Peak Trail Run Oakland, CA 5/15km – NorCal Series #2 4/19/09 XTERRA Trail Tromp Trail Race Ashland, VA 5/13km – Virginia Series #1 4/25/09 XTERRA Chicopee Woods Trail Run Gainesville, GA 10km – Georgia Series #5 4/26/09 XTERRA Muddy Moose Xduro Trail Run Wolfeboro, NH 6/22km – New England #1 5/6/09 XTERRA Warwick Park Revenge Trail Run Pottstown, PA 5km – Philly Series #1 5/9/09 XTERRA Malibu Creek Xduro Trail Run Malibu, CA 6/22km – SoCal Series #7 5/9/09 XTERRA Cinco in Mayo Trail Race Oilville, VA 8km – Virginia Series #2 5/20/09 XTERRA Hibernia Park Blast Trail Run Coatesville, PA 5km – Philly Series #2 5/24/09 XTERRA Oak Mountain Xduro Trail Run Pelham, AL 5/10/21km 5/30/09 XTERRA Paris Mountain Trails 15km Trail Run Greenville, SC 15km – South Carolina #2 5/30/09 XTERRA Italy Xduro Trail Run Berchida, Sardinia 5/21km – World Tour 6/3/09 XTERRA Warwick Park Ruckus Trail Run Pottstown, PA 5km – Philly Series #3 6/7/09 XTERRA Deep South Trail Run Jackson, GA 15km – Georgia Series #6 6/13/09 XTERRA Marin Headlands Trail Run San Francisco, CA 6/21km – NorCal Series #3 6/13/09 XTERRA Richmond Xduro Trail Run Richmond, VA 10/21km – Virginia Series #3 6/17/09 XTERRA Hibernia Park Challenge Trail Run Coatesville, PA 8km – Philly Series #4 6/26/09 XTERRA Czech Trail Run Hluboké nad Vltavou 5/10km – World Tour 6/28/09 XTERRA Silver Comet Trail Run Hiram, GA 10km – Georgia Series #7 7/11/09 XTERRA Sugarbush Xduro Trail Run Sugarbush, VT 20km – New England Series #2 7/19/09 XTERRA Bear Creek Xduro Trail Run Macungie, PA 10/21km – Philly Series #5 7/26/09 XTERRA Pig Trail Run Macon, GA 10km – Georgia Series #8 8/1/09 XTERRA Panther Creek Trail Run Morristown, TN 10km – Tennessee Series #4 8/8/09 XTERRA STOAKED Trail Run Hanover, NH 16km – New England Series #3 8/8/09 XTERRA Paris Mountain Trails 7km Trail Run Greenville, SC 7km – South Carolina #3 8/22/09 XTERRA Dillon Lake Trail Race Maidens, VA 15/30km – Virginia Series #4 8/22/09 Pure Austin Fitness XTERRA Emma Xduro Scramble Austin, TX 5/18km 8/22/09 XTERRA Lake Placid Trail Run Lake Placid, NY 5/10km 8/23/09 XTERRA Rock Hawk Trail Run Eatonton, GA 5/21km – Georgia Series #9 9/1/09 XTERRA Japan Xduro Trail Run Marunuma 27km – World Tour 9/5/09 XTERRA Onteora Trail Run Livingston Manor, NY 10km 9/13/09 XTERRA Trail Run National Championship Bend, OR 5/10/21km 9/13/09 XTERRA Wildcat Gorge Trail Run Berkeley, CA 5/15km – NorCal Series #1 2010 9/26/09 XTERRA Wheeler Canyon Xduro Trail Run Ogden, UT 21km 9/27/09 XTERRA Bull Mountain Trail Run Dahlonega, GA 21km – Georgia Series #1 2010 9/27/09 XTERRA Point Mugu Xduro Trail Run Oxnard, CA 11/18km – SoCal Series #1 2010 10/3/09 XTERRA Marathon of Trail Races Colorado Springs, CO 5/21/42km – Colorado Series #1 10/3/09 XTERRA Fall Fitness Trail Run Buford, GA 5km – Georgia Series #2 2010 10/11/09 XTERRA Haw Ridge Xduro Trail Run Oak Ridge TN 21km – Tennessee Series #1 2010 10/24/09 XTERRA Makena Beach Trail Run Makena, Maui 5/10km 11/8/09 XTERRA Battle at Big Creek Trail Run Roswell, GA 7/15km – Georgia Series #3 2010 11/14/09 XTERRA Paris Mountain Trails 11km Trail Run Greenville SC 11km – SC Series #1 2010 11/26/09 XTERRA Topanga Turkey Trot Trail Run Topanga, CA 5/10/15km – SoCal Series #2 2010 11/29/09 XTERRA Victoria Bryant State Park Trail Run Royston, GA 10km – Georgia Series #4 2010 12/6/09 XTERRA Trail Run World Championship Oahu, HI 5/10/21km 12/13/09 XTERRA Crystal Cove Trail Run Newport Coast, CA 5/15km – SoCal Series #3 2010

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN-UP FOR THE XTERRA TRAIL MIX NEWSLETTER VISIT XTERRATRAILRUN.COM HOW XTERRA GOT STARTED IT REALLY STARTED in the late '80's. That's when Tom Tyler Hamilton, and dozens of others. Looking back, the Kiely (CEO of TEAM Unlimited - owners and producers of field was a who's who of international cycling." XTERRA) was tasked with creating more publicity for the A few years later the Olympics allowed pros to compete, Waikiki Oahu Visitors Association. His idea was sports TV. road cycling in the U.S. was on the decline, and the Tour O' "First, sports is part of our life blood in Hawaii, and second, Hawaii was no more. At the same time, however, mountain what looks good on TV? The beaches and the ocean," biking was taking off. So in 1995, in addition to 12 other TV explained Kiely. shows and several events, TEAM Unlimited produced the The concept was pretty simple. TV sports and Hawaiian Mountain Tour. entertainment is one of the biggest industries in the world. In doing so Nicholas and mountain bike Hall-of-Famer The travel industry is THE BIGGEST industry in the world. Dean Crandall established the rules and held the first-ever Bring those two together in programming, and you've got mountain bike stage race. This is also where many of the something big. XTERRA greats first appeared. The likes of Ned Overend, So he came up with the idea for the Hawaiian International Shari Kain, Melanie McQuaid, Steve Larsen, Mike Kloser, Ocean Challenge - a lifeguard skills competition that Leslie Tomlinson, and host of others were taking part in the attracted water safety specialists from Australia, New Hawaiian Mountain Tour. Now these races took place at Zealand, California, and of course, Hawaii. Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, where the Koolau mountain range Then, he forged a relationship with ESPN - the worldwide meets the ocean, and the story goes that after their races leader in sports. the mountain bikers would ride down to the beach and jump In 1990 the Ocean Challenge was broadcast on ESPN, in the water. It sparked a thoughtwhy not have a and millions of viewers were exposed to the beauty of mountain bike triathlon? Waikiki - the sun, sand, and crystal clear blue water of the By 1996 TEAM Unlimited had produced more than 50 Pacific Ocean. Subsequently, this is where David "Kahuna" shows and sporting events, and while the idea of an off-road Nicholas enters the picture - as "race director." triathlon was enticing - who'd pay for it? "So we get into producing the Ocean Challenge," says Almost simultaneously, the Aston Hotel in Maui (now the Kiely. "And now I'm thinking I've got all these athletes and Wailea Marriott Resort) was shopping for a good idea for TV crews and if it costs me this much to produce one show, their grand opening and the Maui Visitors Bureau was it'll cost less for another, and even less for a third." looking for a new event that could tell a different story about ESPN approves two more shows (Waikiki King's Race and Maui's south shore because all the exposure up to that point Diamond Head Wahine Windsurfing Classic) and in 1991 was golf. Well, what better way to show off the hotel and TEAM Unlimited produces three events and three TV south shore than 1) starting the race at this beautiful beach shows. The concept is working, and Hawaii is reaping the in front of the sponsor hotel, 2) follow a race that covers 21 benefits of the outdoor exposure the shows are generating. miles of terrain with two dozen camera's, and 3) put it on TV "So the next year (1992) we produced seven Hawaiian for the whole world to see? Sports Adventure Showsmultiple segments, different Add a phone call to Kiely from a friendly competitor in the stories, great scenics, and 30-minutes of entertaining, good marketplace (to remain unnamed) inquiring on the very fun stuff," said Kiely. subject of producing an off-road triathlon and you have all Those seven shows were in addition to the Ocean the main ingredients for XTERRA's birth. Challenge and a few others televised events, including the Kiely likes to define luck as the "intersection of inaugural Tour O' Hawaii. opportunity and activity." He recalls bringing Nicholas and "Now that was a great event," said Nicholas - now the VP of Marketing Janet Clark into his office. managing director of the XTERRA Global Tour. "The Tour "Look, I said, so-and-so called me and said that they were O' Hawaii happened before professional cyclists were thinking about doing an off-road tri and if they do, then we're allowed to compete in the Olympics so the top riders from forever second, so we have to be the first ones to do it. I every country kept their amateur status so they could race immediately called Aston and the MVB and said O.K., I've in the Olympics. We just missed Lance because he signed got the idea, here's the thing, bing, bang, boom," said Kiely. with Motorola, but we had George Hincapie, Jan Ulrich, "And that's what got us started in XTERRA."

42 THE XTERRA PLANET

At the finish line of the very first XTERRA race in 1996 it was clear that XTERRA was going to be more than just a one- off event. There was passion in the eyes of the competitors and an unwavering feeling that XTERRA was destined to become a lifestylea movement.

And look at what XTERRA has become

- From that one race in 1996 to 100+ in 13 countries in a 12-year span including a 60-stop America Tour for amateurs and a full-blown European Tour. XTERRA races can now be found on nearly every continent in the world.

- XTERRA initiated a series of camps across the U.S. to help prepare athletes to race and get them started towards an active lifestyle. To that end, we offer up half-distance races for newcomers at our major events, plus the chance to race as part of a relay team. We also offer free XTERRA University clinics taught by our top pros.

- We dish out more than a quarter-million dollars in prize money to attract some of the world's leading multisport athletes and garner the attention of national and international media.

- We make champions. In the U.S. off-road triathlon series alone we recognize close to 200 amateur regional champions and 24 amateur national champions, plus relay team and collegiate national champs, XTERRA Trail Run Series, National and World Champs, and even XTERRA Winter World Champions.

- We get kids involved with the XTERRA Kids Zone, a free schedule of events with running and bike races, obstacle courses, and other fun games. The notion is to get kids outdoors and active.

- We put the lifestyle on display for millions to see with XTERRA TV and XTERRA.TV. Dozens of adventure themed shows reach into homes all over the world with inspiring images of fun activities in great places. Our very own 24/7 web TV network, www.xterra.tv, allows viewers to watch our shows on demand for free.

- We became consumer friendly. First with XTERRA Gear - equipment designed for rugged competition. Then, with races in more than a dozen countries and nearly every state in the U.S., we knew traveling was part of the game so we selected Travelocity to power XTERRA Travel on our website.

- With the XTERRA Foundation - we gave XTERRA heart. The XTERRA Foundation is a non-profit specifically designed to provide educational opportunities for at-risk kids.

- We've opened the doors for runners with the XTERRA Trail Running Series. This year there are more than 50 5km, 10km, and 21km runs reaching into 15 U.S. States and several countries - providing more chances to participate in the healthy, active, outdoors lifestyle. Last year we hosted the inaugural XTERRA Trail Running World Championship - a 21km “Xduro”, which will return to the island of Oahu and Kualoa Ranch this year on December 6, 2009.

- We launched the XTERRA Eco Team to protect and preserve the areas we race in, and give back to the communities that host us.

- XTERRA brand licensees have introduced bicycling accessories and XTERRA exercise equipment, XTERRA footwear is widely available with revolutionary designed trail runners, and XTERRA Wetsuits continues to increase its market share of the wetsuit category.

- And, XTERRA is just 13 years old...

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Lightweight XTERRA Shoes Designed to Help Athletes Stalk Their On-Course Prey

TJ Gray and Ashley Brown — designers of XTERRA’s new line of footwear and apparel — stood at the finish line of the XTERRA World Championship in Maui in October 2008. While many of the competitors lay in bed the night before counting sheep in anticipation of the race, that afternoon Gray and Brown were counting shoes. Road shoe, road shoe, road shoe. As athletes poured down from the lower slopes of Mount Haleakala from their nearly seven-mile trail run over roots, rocks and ravines, Gray and Brown couldn’t believe their eyes. “Maybe one in 100 was a trail runner,” said Brown, who along with partner Gray have also developed shoes for Nike, adidas and Salomon. “They were all sacrificing sta- bility for less weight.” They returned to the drawing board, determined to make XTERRA the lightest — but still, most stable — trail running shoe on the market. With four months until the launch of the shoes at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City, step, every leap,” said Gray, a former collegiate decathlete designs were tweaked, materials tested — including a at Syracuse. unique combination of lighter blown rubber in the forefoot “The outer part of their foot acts like a traction pad,” he and a heavier high-abrasion carbon rubber in the heel. continued. “It’s from there that we came up with XTERRA’s But their biggest scientific sport discovery was yet to come. unique outsole lug concept.” After much trial and error in their New Hampshire lab, a The concept’s name: WILDTred. According to Gray and molding model never before seen in the category was Brown, its carved claw-like perimeter lug design forms created. Gone was a traditional glued-together midsole, independent touch pads from forefoot to heel with deep flex replaced by a dual-injected, dual-density EVA made of two zones for controlled, wrap-around grip. They also noted the layers — the top soft, the bottom harder — giving comfort lugs are higher than the shoe bottom’s concave center, and stability while taking away weight. helping it act as its front and rear suspension while creating The result: an eco-friendly design that’s one of the lightest a larger surface area. trail runners ever, weighing in at less than 10.5 ounces for “With the cat’s paw, we liked the symbolism of man’s men, 9.5 for women. co-existence with all things found in the environment, said With the weight issue solved, multi-sport competitors Gray Brown. “We adapt to our surroundings, whether it be and Brown began to research every movement taken on a animal, plant or any of nature’s elements. trail — the footplant and lateral pushoff around a 90-degree Continued Brown: “The thought behind XTERRA’s new line directional path change, the flexed-footed jump over water, is that the outdoors are no longer to be conquered; they’re the balanced gripped-toe run across a log. to be connected with.” As they were going for a timed run in the woods near their XTERRA’s footwear launch includes five styles: trail studios — furiously passing each other, taking turns as the runner, trail trainer, ultra trainer, performance sandal, and lead — the big-picture design inspiration for XTERRA’s new performance slide. footwear line came: a big-cat predator’s paw. For more information on the product — or what retailers “Chasing its prey, a big cat grips into the earth — digging are carrying XTERRA — multisport athletes can go to into loose gravel, dirt, gaining time and distance on every www.xterrafootwear.com

44 TEAM UNLIMITED

TEAM Unlimited is a Hawaii-based television events and marketing company, founded in 1988. It owns and produces XTERRA, and in 2009 there will be more than 100 off-road triathlon events held in 13 countries. It all started with 123 competitors one afternoon in Maui, and has since evolved into the most prestigious off-road multisport race in the world. There are 30,000+ competitors, ages 13-71, from all 50 states and more than 40 countries competing in XTERRA events. TEAM Unlimited also produces a 50-race worldwide Trail Running Series with National and World Championship races, the XTERRA Winter World Championship, and more than a dozen TV shows each year are produced by TEAM TV.

XTERRA THROUGH TIME 1996: Jimmy Riccitello and Michellie Jones win inaugural event in Wailea, Maui. 1997: XTERRA adds two events in California, and one in Louisiana in addition to World Championship. 1998: The XTERRA tour goes to Michigan, Colorado, Oregon, and back to Louisiana. 1999: 11 races spanning from California to New Jersey. First year of Pro Points Series. 2000: XTERRA goes global with its first international races in England, Japan, and Canada. 2001: The first year of the XTERRA USA Championship Series, Australia and the Netherlands. 2002: The inaugural XTERRA Saipan Championship, and races in Germany and the Czech Republic. The XTERRA USA Championship Series expands to 31 races. 2003: The seventh consecutive year of expansion provides more than 50 events to compete in. 2004: Forty-five events in the U.S., plus 33 international races and a full-fledged XTERRA European Tour 2005: First year of the stand-alone XTERRA Trail Running Series and Nevada Passage Adventure Competition. 2009: More than 100 XTERRA off-road triathlon races and 50+ XTERRA Trail Runs

TEAM TV

Since 1990 TEAM TV has produced nearly 300 television shows resulting in three regional Emmy’s and 39 Telly Awards for production excellence.

45 XTERRA.TV - FREE 24/7 WEB TV NETWORK

Check out XTERRA.TV to watch a wide variety of XTERRA programming right now. Available content, which is updated weekly, features everything from the XTERRA World Championship show to adventures in Utah. To see the XTERRA broadcast schedule listing shows that are on in your hometown check out our network TV Schedule.

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