2013 Press Guide 2013 Xterra Nationals Sponsors
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2013 PRESS GUIDE 2013 XTERRA NATIONALS SPONSORS The 2013 XTERRA Nationals weekend is presented by the Utah Sports Commission, Paul Mitchell, AVIA, and the XTERRA Live More Card. Sponsors include Snowbasin Resort, GOAL Foundation, Gatorade, Rudy Project, PowerBar, KSL TV, ENVE, Zorrel, MediaOne of Utah, the U.S. Forest Service, XTERRA Wetsuits, LifeProof, Muscle Milk, Choice Hotels, Rockwell watches, FootBalance, XTERRA Fitness, and Wasatch Distributing XTERRA - NATION’S LEADING OFF-ROAD TRI AND TRAIL RUN 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.The relationship would become an internationally- recognized brand called XTERRA. Since that day, XTERRA has grown into the world’s leading off-road triathlon with more than 100 races in 20 countries, including 70 in the XTERRA America Tour alone. A 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 2013 marks the 18th consecutive year of XTERRA racing. XTERRA Nationals is the last race in the America Tour for both our nationwide off-road triathlon and trail running series, offering up $80,000 in prize money for pros and 40 qualifying spots into the XTERRA World Championship triathlon for amateurs, as well as the chance to win a TABLE OF CONTENTS national championship title. This guide will breakdown the who, what, when, where and why of the XTERRA USA Weekend overview, Schedule & Event Descriptions . .4-7 Championship - and introduce you to some of the pros Ogden/Snowbasin : XTERRA Kind of Towns . .8-9 that will race in the world’s premier off-road triathlon and XTERRA Course overview and Map . .10-11 trail running events at Snowbasin Resort on Sept. 21-22. XTERRA Pro Preview and Start List . .12-14 XTERRA Pro Biographies (Men) . .15-33 XTERRA Pro Biographies (Women) . .34-48 XTERRA is also celebrating its 10th year in Utah. Of note, 2013 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Overview/Standings . .49-53 Ogden Mayor Mike Caldwell founded the first XTERRA 2012 XTERRA World Tour and World Champs Preview . .54-55 here back in 2004. How the XTERRA America Tour Works for amateurs . .56-57 2013 XTERRA Age Group Regional Champions . .58-59 2013 XTERRA America Tour Schedule . .60 XTERRA USA Championship Past from 2001-2012 . .61-76 XTERRA Trail Run Nationals Guide Starts, Preview . .77-81 XTERRA Trail Run Nationals Runner Bios . .82-89 2013 XTERRA Trail Run Regional Champs . .90-91 Past XTERRA Trail Run National Race Recaps . .92-96 How the XTERRA Trail Run Series Works & Schedule . .97-98 How XTERRA Got Started . .99 TEAM Unlimited . .100 For more information contact :Trey Garman 808.216.8606 // [email protected] 3 THE ULTIMATE XTERRA GATHERING IN NORTHERN UTAH Two days, two national championship events, one Then on Sunday, Sept. 22 America’s best trail runner Max spectacular destination. King will charge the Wasatch Mountains seeking his sixth consecutive XTERRA Trail Run National title. Put it all together and you can see how Snowbasin Resort and Ogden, Utah, are being transformed into XTERRA Title In addition to the overall national champions, dozens of Town USA on the weekend of Sept. 21-22. age-group titles will be decided on both days, with athletes ranging in age from 15 to 76 looking to earn the distinction of 2013 XTERRA National Champion. Both events will be filmed for nationally syndicated TV programs, exposing the beauty of Utah to millions of viewers around the world. And it’s not too late for athletes to join in and become a part of the historic weekend. While the USA Championship off- road triathlon is an invite only race, there will be XTERRA Utah off-road triathlon races that are open to everyone on Saturday. The XTERRA Trail Run National Championship on Sunday is open to all runners, so one and all can chal- The XTERRA USA Championship off-road triathlon and the lenge the best-of-the-best trail runners and race for a XTERRA Trail Run National Championship are being held national championship. There will also be 10K and 5K “fun on back-to-back days, and in the same destination, for the run” courses available for runners of all ages. third year-in-a-row. The two events will bring roughly 1,500 of the nation’s very best amateur and professional triath- In addition to the races XTERRA will host an expo in down- letes and trail runners to Snowbasin Resort to battle for the town Ogden on Friday with free kids races, vendor booths, title of XTERRA National Champion. a Paul Mitchell hair cut-a-thon for charity, and evening din- ner parties. Then on Saturday from 8am to 10pm the streets Speaking of the best, this year’s XTERRA USA shut down for a massive, community wide block party as Championship race will feature perhaps the deepest pro Ogden hosts its 12th annual Harvest Moon celebration with field in event history with 50 elites from 10 countries. a wealth of family-friendly activities including live music, a farmer’s market, kid’s activities, arm wrestling, pumpkin Defending champion Josiah Middaugh from the U.S., decorating, downtown crit races, and fantastic fare from Conrad “the Caveman” Stoltz and Dan Hugo from South Historic 25th Street’s incredible restaurants. Africa, and the rest of the top 15 ranked men in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series will be joined by European greats There is great entertainment to be found at Snowbasin and former XTERRA World Champions Nicolas Lebrun and Resort as well highlighted by the spontaneous, ecstatic, and Ruben Ruzafa, Olympian Leonardo Chacon, and XTERRA sometimes tear-jerking displays of emotion at the finish line. Triple Crown winner Ben Allen from Australia. And don’t While it is an epic spot for winter sports (think 3,000 skiable forget to pull for Ogden’s own Nick Fisher, who is having a acres and 3,000 vertical feet) Snowbasin is also ideal in the breakout season in his first year as a pro. summer time and when the Fall colors turn the mountain landscape into a kaleidoscope of colors, it’s simply spectac- In the women’s race current and former World Champs ular. See for yourself on Sunday by joining the XTERRA Lesley Paterson, Shonny Vanlandingham, and Melanie Nation on the Patio at Earl's Lodge with Holy Water Buffalo McQuaid and the rest of the top 10 racers in the Pro Series playing music for the Soul, followed up by the Shook Twins will be joined by Euro stars Renata Bucher, Jacqui Slack, playing Folk as part of the Resort’s Blues, Brews, & BBQ and Carina Wasle, Olympian Barbara Riveros from Chile, "FREE" Concert Series. and American threat Heather Jackson. For more info visit xterrautah.com or call 877-XTERRA-1 4 XTERRA NATIONALS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Opening Festivities in downtown Ogden @ Ogden’s Amphitheater Park (corner 25th/Grant) 12-6pm Expo and XTERRA Kids Zone Challenge Stations Open 12-6pm Registration and Packet Pick-up (All events) 12-5pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, benefit for the Challenged Athlete Foundation 3:00pm XTERRA Race Briefing (mandatory for USA Championship triathletes – also available at 6pm) 4pm XTERRA Kids Bike Race (free) 5pm XTERRA Kids Sprint (free) 5:00-6pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – hosted by Josiah Middaugh & Lesley Paterson 6:00pm XTERRA Race Briefing (mandatory for USA Championship triathletes, also available at 3pm) 6:30-9pm “Night of Champions” Dinner, Grand Lobby, Union Station - Introduction of XTERRA Regional Champion triathletes, ENVE “Performers of the Year” & Mr/Ms XTERRA 2013. Admission: complimentary for USA Championship competitors, $25 for guests/public. Note that tickets are limited – first come, first served. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 6:30am Shuttle operating to/from Snowbasin to Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir 6:30am Body marking, T1 open for set-up, late packet pickup at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir (no registration) 6:30am T2 open for Set-up at Snowbasin 8:20am Last shuttle from Snowbasin to Port Ramp Marina 9:00am XTERRA USA Championship Start at Port Ramp Marina (1.5k swim, 28k mtb, 10k trail run) 9:20am XTERRA Utah Start – Long Course at Port Ramp Marina (1.5k swim, 28k mtb, 10k trail run) 9:40am XTERRA Utah Start – Sprint Course at Port Ramp Marina (750m swim, 19k mtb, 5k trail run) 10am-2pm Expo area open at Snowbasin – exhibits, live music, food service 10am-3pm Registration and packet pickup for XTERRA Trail Runs – Nationals, 10K and 5K 10:30-2:30pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon - benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 11am XTERRA Sprint winner expected at Snowbasin 11:15/11:45am XTERRA USA Championship Male/Female Winner Expected 12:00pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Trail Running with Richard Burgunder and Mark Robertson 1:50pm XTERRA Cut-off at T2 2pm XTERRA USA Championship/XTERRA Utah Awards Ceremony at Snowbasin After Party at Harvest Moon celebration in downtown Ogden on 25th Street 6:30pm XTERRA After Party Kick-off Noon-10:00pm Harvest Moon celebration on 25th Street - kids activities, farmer’s market, food, and live bands - headliner Ethan Tucker 8:00pm XTERRA USA