JUNE 19-20 2010 PRESS GUIDE - RICHMOND, VA XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP 1km swim + 29km mountain bike + 11km trail run
The World’s Greatest Off-Road Triathlon 2010 XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSORS
The 2010 XTERRA East Championship is presented by Paul Mitchell, Degree Men Adventure, and SalaryShield. Sponsors include the Utah Sports Commission, XTERRA.TV, GU Energy Gel, Gatorade, Zorrel, and the XTERRA Alliance - Wetsuits, Gear, Cycling, Fitness, and Footwear. 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 were, 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 15 countries this year, including 67 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
2010 marks the 15th consecutive year of XTERRA racing.
The XTERRA East Championship is the fourth of five regionals in the America Tour, and offers up $10,500 in TABLE OF CONTENTS prize money for pros and 41 qualifying spots into the XTERRA World Championship for amateurs. Age group XTERRA America Tour Introduction ...... 3 competitors will also earn points in pursuit of winning their SalaryShield Named Presenting Sponsor ...... 4 region and qualifying for the invite-only XTERRA USA Schedule of Events and Event Descriptions ...... 5-7 Championship held in Utah on Sept. 25. XTERRA Course Map and Pics ...... 8-9 XTERRA Pro Race Preview and Start List ...... 10-11 This guide will breakdown the who, what, when, where and XTERRA Pro Biographies (Men) ...... 12-19 why of the XTERRA East Championship - and introduce XTERRA Pro Biographies (Women) ...... 20-24 2010 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Prize Money Breakdown . . . .25 you to some of the professional athletes that will race in the 2010 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Overview ...... 26 world’s premier off-road triathlon in downtown Richmond, 2010 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Results and Standings . . .27-29 Virginia on June 20th. Past XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Results ...... 30-31 2010 XTERRA America Tour Schedule ...... 32 How the XTERRA America Tour Works for amateurs . . . .33-35 XTERRA Gear News ...... 36 2009 XTERRA USA Amateur Championship Review ...... 37 2009 XTERRA Age Group Regional Champions ...... 38-39 2010 XTERRA World Tour and World Champs Preview . .40-41 Produced by XTERRA Trail Running Series Overview and Schedule . .42-43 How XTERRA started & the world of XTERRA overview . .44-45 TEAM Unlimited, and XTERRA.TV ...... 46-47 Race Results from the last 11 years in Richmond ...... 48-55 Contact :Trey Garman 808.216.8606 // [email protected] 3 SALARYSHIELD® NAMED PRESENTING SPONSOR
SalaryShield® income protection by Heritage Union Life Insurance Company, the brand behind the nationwide SalaryShield Challenge, has been named the presenting sponsor for this year’s XTERRA East Championship June 19-20 in Richmond, VA.
“We’re thrilled to be a part XTERRA East Championship,” said Phil Walker, president of Richmond-based Heritage Union, the home of SalaryShield. “Like XTERRA, we love the challenge of doing tough things faster than anyone else. That’s why SalaryShield was created – we challenged ourselves to find a new way, a better way, of bringing life insurance to the American consumer. And we believe we have succeeded with SalaryShield.”
That’s because SalaryShield is not the typical life insurance The championshipis comprised of three disciplines; a 1km product, he added. “Rather than force consumers to work swim across the James River followed by a 30k mountain through complex calculations to choose a coverage bike that traverses both the South and North Bank sections amount, SalaryShield plans are designed to make it easy to of the world-class James River Park trails, and a 10k run know how much coverage you need. You protect your that leads competitors across the Floodwall, Canal Walk, income. And if you die, your family gets a monthly check James River Park, Belle Isle, and back to Brown’s Island. until your expected retirement age,” he said. The entire course is open to the public so there are literally The team behind SalaryShield also worked hard to make thousands of places to watch from, but the best spot is applying for life insurance easy, Walker said. Consumers Brown’s Island - site of the start, finish, and transition areas can complete an application online or over the phone. In – as well as the XTERRA Expo excitement. many cases, they will have a fully underwritten decision in minutes. “We’ve worked hard to make something difficult About Heritage Union and SalaryShield straightforward and easy for the consumer,” Walker said. Founded in 2005 by financial services executives who “It’s in this spirit of competition that we’re challenging the experienced first-hand the intrusive, overly complex and XTERRA East Championship athletes and Americans frustrating nature of obtaining life insurance, the Richmond, across the country to take part in this summer’s Va.-based Heritage Union family of companies designs life SalaryShield Challenge at www.salaryshieldchallenge.com.” insurance products aimed specifically at helping middle class American families protect their income in the face of “We appreciate the support of SalaryShield for XTERRA, premature death. Licensed, well-capitalized and staffed by and I think our athletes need to hear what they have to offer. industry professionals who recognize that shopping for life SalaryShield income protection is a different way of thinking insurance should not require a crystal ball or advanced about life insurance, one that I think makes a lot of sense in mathematics degree, Heritage Union is transforming an this economy,” said Dave Nicholas, the director of XTERRA. industry with new, innovative income-protection products under the SalaryShield brand that are easy to buy, afford- This will be the 12th year for XTERRA in Richmond, widely able and understandable. For more information on regarded as the sport’s finest urban adventure. Both the off- SalaryShield income protection life insurance, visit road triathlon and trail running events feature a bizarre www.salaryshield.com. Heritage Union Life Insurance combination of natural and man-made obstacles as well as Company is licensed to issue individual life insurance prod- the best metropolitan trail system in the country. Indeed, the ucts in all states except Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, epic ride through the James River Parks System lures New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. Product athletes from more than 30 states and pros from around the availability & features may vary by state. SalaryShield is a world to the city each year. registered service mark of Heritage Union, LLC. 4 XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
BROWN’S ISLAND - RICHMOND, VA
THURSDAY, JUNE 17 4-7pm 10K/21K Trail Run Registration and Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Running Store in Carytown
FRIDAY, JUNE 18 3-6pm 10K/21K Trail Run Registration and Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Running Store in Carytown 6-9:30pm “Friday Cheers” free concert featuring Deer Tick with Former Champions
SATURDAY, JUNE 19 6:30am XTERRA XTERRA Fugitive 10K and Xduro 21K Packet Pickup 7:30am XTERRA Richmond Xduro 21K Trail Run start 8:00am XTERRA Fugitive 10K - 1st wave start 8:10/20/30am XTERRA Fugitive 10k - 2nd, 3rd, and 4th wave starts, as needed 9:00am-3:00pm XTERRA Expo open, Donations to Central Virginia Foodbank welcome at SalaryShield pavilion 9:00am-3:00pm XTERRA East Championship and Sport Registration and Packet Pick-up* 10:30am XTERRA Xduro/Fugitive 10K Awards Ceremony 11:00am XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell hosted by Conrad Stoltz & Melanie McQuaid 11:00-12:30am XTERRA KIT Youth Triathlon Registration and Packet Pick-up 12:00pm XTERRA Championship and Sport Race Briefing 1:00pm XTERRA KIT Youth Duathlon Start – 11-17 year olds (0.75 mile Run, 3 mile Bike, 0.75 mile Run) 1:15pm XTERRA KIT Youth Duathlon Start – 8-10 year olds (0.5 mile Run, 2 mile Bike, 0.5 mile Run) 1:35pm XTERRA KIT Youth Duathlon Start – 5-7 year olds (0.25 mile Run, 1.5 mile Bike, 0.25 mile Run)
SUNDAY, JUNE 20 6:30am Transition Open for Set-up and Body Marking 8:00am XTERRA Sport Race Start 8:30am XTERRA East Championship Race Start 9:00am – 2:00pm XTERRA Expo Open. Donations to Central Virginia Foodbank welcome at SalaryShield pavilion 9:25am/9:35am XTERRA Sport Male/Female Winners Expected 10:00am-2pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for Challenged Athletes Foundation 10:25/10:45am XTERRA East Championship Male/Female Winners Expected 12:30pm XTERRA Cut-off at T2 1:00pm XTERRA East Championship and Sport Awards Ceremony
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 championship stop on the XTERRA America Tour.
Stylists will cut hair from 9:00am-1:00pm on Sunday, June 20 on Brown’s Island at the XTERRA East Championship 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 - 3-time XTERRA World Champions Melanie McQuaid and Conrad Stoltz. 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 Richmond course specifics and answer any and all questions. Best part is, the clinic is FREE. Saturday at 11:00am on Brown’s Island.
6 XTERRA TRAIL RUNS - SATURDAY, JUNE 19
XTERRA RICHMOND XDURO OFF-ROAD HALF-MARATHON
For the third year in a row XTERRA is offering an off-road half-marathon distance trail run - the XTERRA Richmond 21km Xduro! It features the same great riverfront attributes shared by the XTERRA Fugitive 10k including Brown’s Island, the Canal Walk, James River Park, Belle Isle, and the Floodwall, but throws in another six+ miles of adventure in Forest Hill Park! With features like the “Mayan Ruins” climb and rock hopping across the riverbed known as the “dry way”, runners be immersed in a truly unique XTERRA experience.
XTERRA FUGITIVE 10K
The XTERRA Fugitive 10K is the James River Scramble revisited.
Called the Fugitive 10K for obvious reasons....it is an adventure second to none - featuring many of the elements of from the movie...the chase, the culvert, and the train tracks.
7 RICHMOND IS ALL ABOUT THAT CRAZY, EPIC COURSE
The Richmond course is classic, and renowned for having some of the most technical trails in XTERRA despite being in the heart of a big city. It starts with a 1k swim (0.6-miles), follows with a 29k (18.3-mile) mountain bike, and finishes with a 11k (6.8-mile) trail run. The swim has become a poster child for the XTERRA creed that "Mother Nature is your tough- est competitor". It's slated to start at the boat ramp at Brown's Island, where competitors swim across the James River to Belle Isle, get out of the water - shuffle a few hundred feet across Belle - and then swim back. The James isn't very cooperative, however, so expect the unexpected. The bike is just as crazy. Riders go under and over bridges, through tunnels, and up stairs. Thanks to countless hours of volunteer work on the Northtrail over the last couple of years a full loop has been created that connects the north and south James River trails via the Boulevard Bridge to the west and the Belle Island footbridge to the east. The course staples include the Buttermilk trail, Belle Isle sections, tough short climbs and fast downhills through Forest Hills Park, and the man-made miracle "Hodson Ramp". The run starts easy enough, a pleasant jog along the canal, across the river, and on top of the floodwall with a great view of the city. Then athletes turn onto a dirt trail and suddenly an 80-foot vertical climb up railroad ties stares them in the face. They call it the Mayan ruins because it looks just as gnarly as a 2000-year-old temple. After that quad burner, things get easy again for a little while but all kinds of climbs and twists and turns lie ahead. A cool section of forested singletrack meanders through the woods along the river, leading to a water crossing over a small island where athletes encounter rocky terrain and the legendary riverbed crossing. From there racers climb up an old iron ladder to Belle Isle, cross over the James on the footbridge, and head back to Brown's for the finish.
8 PICTURES FROM THE COURSE
9 XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP PRO RACE PREVIEW
There is a lot of XTERRA history to be found in Richmond – mean the difference. Plus, it’ll be Father’s Day and Josiah from wacky stories about the swim (walk, crawl, or run) in just welcomed his 3rd child (first girl) into the family May 12. the James River, snakes and switchbacks in Forest Hills Park, hitting the wall at the Manchester stairs “aka Mayan Craig Evans and Ryan DeCook have had great races in Ruins”, taking the right (or wrong) route through the “Dry Richmond and both strong this season. Seth Wealing is Way”, the suffering to be had on Belle Isle, and of course the one of the fittest guys around, and working towards earning thrill of victory – even just the thrill of finishing - on Brown’s his spot on the Olympic triathlon team. There are a lot of fast Island. guys in this race and with the unpredicatability of the sport, especially on this course, anything could happen. A decade worth of racing (since 1999 in Richmond) on the most unique, most profound urban adventure XTERRA has In the women’s race look for another thrilling throwdown ever created, can do that. between Shonny Vanlandingham and Melanie McQuaid. McQuaid won the last two in Richmond and back in 2004, Conrad Stoltz has won four of the last five here (Josiah and finished second in 2003, 2005-07. Middaugh won in 2008) and captured last year’s crown despite slicing his foot open minutes before the swim start. It’s a great mountain bikers course with lots of turns and technical singletrack to navigate which plays into the Middaugh has had the fastest run split in each of the first strengths of both McQuaid and Vanlandingham, a 7-time two races this year, and a good run in Richmond could member of the U.S. Mountain Biking team and NORBA’s most successful racer ever. Middaugh The speedy Lesley Paterson will also be on hand, and she hasn’t finished worst than 3rd place in years. Also in the mix will be Christine Jeffrey, the sports’ best swimmer, and Emma Garrard, who just had her best finish ever when she came in 4th at the XTERRA South Central Championship in Texas last month. Melanie
10 XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP PRO START LIST
The professionals competing in the East Rank - Name - Age, Hometown Championship are among the best mountain bikers, 1 - Conrad Stoltz - 36, Stellenbosch, South Africa triathletes, and adventure racers on the planet. 2 - Josiah Middaugh - 31, Vail, Colorado 4 - Craig Evans - 32, Hendersonville, Tennessee Rank = Current rank in 2010 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series (after 2) 5 - Cody Waite - 31, Lakewood, Colorado NR = Not ranked in 2010 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series 6 - Ryan DeCook - 29, Rochester, Michigan 7 - Branden Rakita - 29, Manitou Springs, Colorado Conrad 8 - Trevor Glavin - 30, San Diego, California 10 - Seth Wealing - 31, Boulder, Colorado 11 - Damian Gonzalez - 33, Stockton, California 12 - Will Kelsay - 28, Boulder, Colorado 14 - Matt Boobar - 37, Stratton Mountain, Vermont NR - Brandon Jessop - 31, Lakewood, Colorado NR - Chris Newell - 41, Reisterstown, Maryland NR - Brad Zoller - 32, Avon, Colorado
Rank - Name - Age, Hometown 1 - Shonny Vanlandingham - 40, Durango, Colorado 2 - Melanie McQuaid - 36, Victoria, B.C., Canada 4 - Christine Jeffrey - 37, Guelph, Ontario, Canada 5 - Emma Garrard - 28, Truckee, California 7 - Lesley Paterson - 29, Scotland (San Diego, CA) 10 - Christie Sym - 26, Sydney, Australia 14 - Fabiola Corona - 29, Mexico City, Mexico NR - Kristy Lanier - 39, Marlinton, West Virginia NR - Jenny Smith - 37, Westport, New Zealand
START LIST BY COUNTRY/ALPHA Pro Men USA - Matt Boobar, Ryan DeCook, Craig Evans, Trevor Glavin, Damian Gonzalez, Brandon Jessop, Will Kelsay, Josiah Middaugh, Chris Newell, Branden Rakita, Cody Waite, Seth Wealing, Brad Zoller. SOUTH AFRICA - Conrad Stoltz ------Pro Women USA - Emma Garrard, Kristy Lanier, Shonny Vanlandingham AUSTRALIA - Christie Sym CANADA - Christine Jeffrey, Melanie McQuaid MEXICO - Fabiola Corona Shonny NEW ZEALAND - Jenny Smith SCOTLAND - Lesley Paterson
11 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS
CONRAD “The Caveman” STOLTZ Stellenbosch, South Africa Conrad 2001-02 & 2007 XTERRA World Champ 7-time XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champ
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 1 PERSONAL: Born October 23, 1973 lives 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 SPONSORS: Specialized, Avia, Suunto, Stuffitts, Clif Bar, Profile Design, Oakley, Squirt Lube. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 10th year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A 7-time XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champion (2001, ‘02, ‘03, ‘05 & ‘07, ‘08, ‘09), and the only 3-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. DNF in Richmond, was 2nd at XTERRA UK, 6th at 2006: Won XTERRA South Africa, missed the first U.S. XTERRA Czech, and 2nd at XTERRA France. Won the race of the year in California with injuries, returned in time XTERRA Mountain Championship in August, placed 8th at for Alabama where he was fourth, and a week later he won the USA Championship but still edged countryman Dan the East Championship. Placed 8th in Milwaukee after a Hugo to win XTERRA U.S. Pro Series title for the 6th time. series of crashes and injuries and then 4th at the Mountain Suffered a flat while leading at the XTERRA World Championships in Utah. A pre-ride crash at the XTERRA Championship in Maui and eventually finished 12th after a USA Championship kept him out of nationals and worlds. series of mechanicals. 2007: Won XTERRA South Africa for fourth straight year, LAST YEAR: Won XTERRA West, Midwest, and Southeast then the XTERRA West Champs. Won Southeast and East Cup Races, was 5th at the Northwest Cup, won the Atlantic Champs on back-to-back weekends. DNF’d at Utah Cup, finished 3rd in a photo-finish at the Northeast Cup, and because of a mechanical. Won USA Championship, Pro won the XTERRA USA Championship (and the U.S. Pro Series title, then World Champs for third time. Named the Series for the 7th time). Placed 5th at XTERRA Worlds. Off-Road triathlete of the year at Endurance Sports Awards. THIS YEAR: Had the fastest bike splits en route to winning 2008: Placed 4th at XTERRA South Africa, won the West the XTERRA West Championship on April 25, and the Champs for 6th time in his career, won the Southeast title, South Central title on May 23. 12 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS
JOSIAH MIDDAUGH Vail, Colorado Josiah 2009 XTERRA South Central Champ 5-time XTERRA National Champ
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 2 PERSONAL: Born July 25, 1978 from East Jordan, Michigan...earned a Bachelor of Science degree in health fitness from Central Michigan Univ. where he ran x-country and track...works as an endurance coach and trainer. WEBSITE: josiahmiddaugh.com SPONSORS: Felt, First Endurance, AVIA, Titec, Carmichael Training Systems XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 10th year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Has been the top American in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series five of the last six years. 4x USSSA Snowshoe National Champ (2002, ‘03, ‘08), 6-time North American Snowshoe Champ, 2006 USAT Winter Triathlon National Champ, and 2005 USAT Long Course National Champ. Before turning pro he was the ‘02 XTERRA Amateur USA & World Champ in 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, 3rd in Keystone, 9th in Tahoe, 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. 2008: Placed 2nd at XTERRA Winter Worlds (by 1 second). Placed 4th at West Champs, won East Champs, was 5th at Mountain Champs, 3rd at XTERRA USA. Top American in Pro Series for 4th time. 7th at Worlds (3x top American). LAST YEAR: Placed 4th at XTERRA Winter Worlds in Utah, 2nd at XTERRA West Cup, 3rd at Midwest Cup, 2nd at Southeast Cup, won Teva Mtn Games in his hometown, was 2nd at Atlantic Cup, won South Central Cup, was 3rd at Mtn Cup and 3rd at the XTERRA USA Championship. THIS YEAR: Placed 2nd at the XTERRA West Placed 9th at XTERRA Worlds (2nd fastest bike split), and Championship and the South Central Championship. Had was the 2nd American. the fastest run split at both spots. 13 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS
CRAIG EVANS Hendersonville, TN Craig
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 4 PERSONAL: Born March 29, 1978...originally from Ocala, Florida...earned a degree in healthcare administration from Western Kentucky University where he was an All-American swimmer...works in medical device sales for Smith and Nephew Endoscopy. WEBSITE: teamcraigevans.com SPONSORS: Stan’s No Tubes, Infinit Nutrition, Hypoxico, and Oakley. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 10th year. Turned pro in 2006 after winning the amateur overall at the Southeast Championship in Alabama. Won every XTERRA Points Series race he entered in 2004 and 2005. 2006: Finished 12th in Milwaukee, then injured. 2007: Finished 16th at XTERRA West Champs, 5th in Alabama and 6th in Richmond. Had the fastest swim in both ‘Bama and Richmond. Placed 10th at Mountain Champs despite racing with a broken bone in his foot. 2008: Finished 7th at XTERRA West Champs, 3rd in Alabama and 5th in Richmond. Led the Pro Series in points CODY WAITE heading into Mountain Champs where he placed 9th. Was 14th at USA Champs and 25th at XTERRA Worlds. Lakewood, Colorado LAST YEAR: Finished 9th at XTERRA West and Midwest Cup races, 6th at Southeast Cup, 6th at Northwest Cup, 8th 2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 5 at the Atlantic Cup, 6th at the South Central Cup, and 11th at PERSONAL: Born September 25, 1978...originally from the XTERRA USA Championship. Cave Creek, AZ...is a triathlon coach with EPC Multisport. THIS YEAR: Placed 7th at XTERRA West Champs and 4th WEBSITE: epcmultisport.com/blog at the South Central Championship. SPONSORS: EPCMultisport.com, Wheat Ridge Cyclery, Seven Cycles, Pearl Izumi, Blue Seventy, Patagonia, Schwalbe, Scrub, Fluid, Prolong, Ideal Health, Kalosidesign.com, Rudy Project, and Magura. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year...won the 25-29 XTERRA National Championship in 2006. Best pro finish was 4th at XTERRA Mountain Champs in 2009. 2007: 15th in Temecula, 9th in Alabama, 12th in Richmond, 5th in Utah, 15th at the USA Champs and 7th in Pro Series. 2008: 12th in Temecula, 13th in ‘Bama, 17th in Richmond, 7th in Utah, 13th at XTERRA USA, and 34th pro at XTERRA Worlds in Maui. LAST YEAR: 13th at XTERRA West Cup, 11th at Midwest, 7th at Southeast Cup, 9th at the Northwest Cup, 4th at the Mountain Cup, 7th at XTERRA USA Championship, and 27th at XTERRA Worlds. Cody THIS YEAR: Placed 6th at XTERRA West Champs and the South Central Championships. 14 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS
RYAN DECOOK Rochester, Michigan Ryan
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 6 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 University...ran cross country at both schools. SPONSORS: Roy O'Brien Ford, Brooks shoes, First Endurance Nutrition Products, and Moosejaw. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year, 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. 2008: 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. LAST YEAR: Finished17th at XTERRA West Cup, 10th at the Southeast Cup, 7th at the Atlantic Cup, and 26th at XTERRA Worlds. THIS YEAR: Placed 9th among pros at the XTERRA West Championship, and was 5th at the South Central Championship, his best career finish.
Branden BRANDEN RAKITA Manitou Springs, Colorado
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 7 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: Pro Cycling, 2XU, The Colorado Running Company, 2 Toms, Effetto Mariposa, Sidi. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Third year. 2008: 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. LAST YEAR: Finished 10th at XTERRA West Cup, 8th at the Midwest Cup, 8th at the Southeast Cup, 4th at the Northwest Cup, 7th at the Northeast Cup, 5th at the Mountain Cup, 6th at the USA Championship, and 20th at XTERRA Worlds. THIS YEAR: Placed 10th at XTERRA West Champs, and was 7th at the South Central Championship. 15 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS
TREVOR GLAVIN San Diego, California Trevor
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 8 PERSONAL: Born May 17, 1979, attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is the director of U.S. operations for Skinfit Sports Apparel. SPONSORS: Skinfit, Powerbar, XTERRA Wetsuits, B&L Bike and Sport, Rehab United, and Mattise & Jack’s. WEBSITE: TrevorGlavin.blogspot.com XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year, won the 25-29 XTERRA World Championship in 2006, and was twice the top amateur at the XTERRA West Championship. LAST YEAR: Missed the 2009 season due to injury. THIS YEAR: Placed 8th among pros at the XTERRA West Championship, and 9th at the South Central Champs.
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DAMIAN GONZALEZ Stockton, California
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 11 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: 10th year. Won the 30-34 XTERRA National Chamionship in 2007. 2008: 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. LAST YEAR: Finished 16th at the West Cup, 13th at the XTERRA USA Championship, and 38th at XTERRA Worlds. THIS YEAR: Finished 14th among pros at the West Champs and 12th at the South Central Champs. 16 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS
SETH WEALING Boulder, Colorado Seth 2009 XTERRA Mexico Champion
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 10 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: Mafia Racing, Felt Bicycles, PBR Beer, TYR, Stan’s No-Tubes, MAXXIS, Fizik. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Ninth 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, 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, 2nd in Richmond, won the Mountain Championship in Utah, was 7th at XTERRA UK, 5th at the USA Championship, 4th in the Pro Series, and 177th in Maui after a series of mechanicals on the bike. 2008: Placed 5th at XTERRA West, 20th at Southeast, 12th at East, 4th at Mountain (less than a minute behind race winner Stoltz), 2nd at XTERRA USA Championship (top American) and 11th at XTERRA Worlds. LAST YEAR: Placed 12th at XTERRA West Cup, 6th at the Midwest Cup, 3rd at Northwest Cup, 10th at Atlantic Cup, 7th at the South Central Cup, 2nd (his best of the year) at the Northeast Cup, won XTERRA Mexico, and was 5th at XTERRA USA Championship. Placed 8th at XTERRA Worlds and was the top American for 2nd time (also in ‘06). THIS YEAR: Placed 4th at the XTERRA West Champs.
17 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS
WILL KELSAY Boulder, Colorado Will
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 12 PERSONAL: Born August 5, 1981...attended the University of Colorado where he raced on the national championship tri team and earned a degree in mechanical engineering. WEBSITE: willkelsay.com SPONSORS: Timex, Rudy Project, Powerbar, Colorado Multisport, WebRhetoric.com, Orbea, Sugoi, ARX, Aquasphere, Nathan. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year. Named Mr. XTERRA after going on a 12,630-mile, 12-week, 12-race, x-country road trip in a beat-up RV to share his love for XTERRA. 2006: Finished 11th in California, 11th in Alabama, DNF in Richmond, was a career-best 9th in Milwaukee, 10th in Utah, 17th at USA Championship and 114th in Maui. 2007: 14th at XTERRA West Champs, 10th in Alabama, 14th in Richmond, 8th at Mountain Champs in Utah, his best career finish. Was 13th at USA Champs & 64th in Maui. 2008: Finished 18th in Temecula, 19th in ‘Bama, 14th in Richmond, 12th in Utah, and 12th at the XTERRA USA Championship. Placed 16th overall in the Pro Series. LAST YEAR: Finished 14th at XTERRA West and Midwest, 9th at Southeast, 11th at Northwest Cup, 9th at Atlantic and South Central, 8th at the Northeast Cup, 10th at the Mountain Cup, 10th at the USA Championship race, and 25th at the XTERRA World Champs. THIS YEAR: Placed 17th at the XTERRA West Champs, and 8th at the South Central Champs.
BRAD ZOLLER Avon, Colorado
FINAL 2009 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 17 PERSONAL: Born August 10, 1977...from Cincinnati, Ohio now living and working as a substitute teacher in Colorado...was on the rowing (crew) team at Purdue University where he earned degree in aviation technology. SPONSORS: Rudy Project, Jointworx, Speedplay, Dirt Republic, Serfas, and Avon Venture Sports. WEBSITE: bradzoller.com RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Youngest male qualifier to the 1998 Ironman World Champs. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 2nd year, finished 11th at the XTERRA Mountain Championship last year. THIS YEAR: Finished 13th at the XTERRA West Champs. 18 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS
MATT BOOBAR Stratton Mountain, Vermont Matt 2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 14 PERSONAL: Born September 4, 1972...originally from Rockport, Maine...earned a degree in exercise science from Plymouth State University. SPONSORS: Trek, SRAM, Powerbar, Michelin, Stratton Mountain Resort, Bontrager. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Ninth year, 2nd 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. 2008: Finished 22nd overall (5th amateur) at USA Champs and was 66th overall (7th in 35-39) at Worlds. LAST YEAR: Placed 13th at the XTERRA Midwest Cup, 10th at the Southeast Cup, 13th at Northwest Cup, 11th at Atlantic Cup, 8th at South Central Cup, 9th at the Northeast Cup, and 15th at XTERRA USA Championship. THIS YEAR: Placed 11th at the South Central Champs. CHRIS NEWELL Reisterstown, Maryland
FINAL 2009 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 28 PERSONAL: Born March 3, 1969...earned degree in english from Towson University...a USA Cycling and endurance coach for Sublime Athletics...is a classically trained pianist and has played with the Jon Bailey Band. SPONSORS: Sublime Athletics. WEBSITE: sublimeathletics.com XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year, is a three-time XTERRA Mid-Atlantic Region Champ as an amater and BRANDON JESSOP finished 2nd in 30-34 division at XTERRA Worlds in 2001. Lakewood, Colorado LAST YEAR: Finished 12th at the XTERRA Atlantic Cup. THIS YEAR: Finished 18th at the XTERRA West Champs. 2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: NR PERSONAL: Born January 28, 1979...ran cross country and track at Kansas State University SPONSORS: Boulder Cycle Sport, Kompetitive Edge, Scott Bicycles, and TYR. WEBSITE: brandonjessop.com. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fourth year, won five XTERRA Points Series races in 2007. LAST YEAR: Injured. THIS YEAR: DNF with mechanical at the South Central Championships. 19 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS
SHONNY VANLANDINGHAM Durango, Colorado Shonny 2009 XTERRA Mexico Champion 2008/2009 XTERRA National Champion
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 1 PERSONAL: Born May 29, 1969...earned her degree in nutrition and played NCAA I basketball at East Texas State University races for the Luna Chix Pro MTB Team roasts her own coffee at her second home on the Big Island of Hawaii in 1993 she was leading bike tours in Maui that eventually spurred her professional racing career. WEBSITE: teamlunachix.com SPONSORS: Clif Bar, Luna Bar, Luna Sport Gear, Orbea, Orca, Shimano, Mavic, Maxxis, Vetta, Crank Brothers, Avia, Health FX, High Sierra, Lazer, Swiftwick, Camelbak, Rudy Project, Kona Brewery, and Wahine Farms. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year, third full season. In her first-ever XTERRA at the World Championship in 2005 she posted the fastest mountain bike split and finished 7th. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: With 15 NORBA National race wins and three NORBA Series Championship titles, Vanlandingham is the most successful rider in NORBA history. A 7-time U.S. National Mountain Bike Team Member, 3-time (2004-06) NORBA National Series X- Country Champ & 2005 U.S. National Short Track Champ. 2006: Finished 9th (5th best bike split) at both the XTERRA USA Championship in Tahoe and the XTERRA World Championship in Maui (third-best bike). 2007: Placed 5th at Mountain Champs, 7th at XTERRA USA, and 7th in Pro Series. Finished XTERRA-best 4th at XTERRA World Champs and the fastest bike. 2008: Won the Southeast Champs (her first XTERRA vic- tory), was 3rd at the East Champs, 2nd at the Mountain Champs, 7th at the XTERRA USA Championship (Top American), was also the top American in the U.S. Pro Series (2nd overall) and finished 3rd at XTERRA Worlds where she once again posted the fastest bike split. LAST YEAR: Had the fastest bike split and placed 3rd at XTERRA Saipan behind Julie Dibens and Renata Bucher. Finished 2nd at XTERRA West Cup, 4th at the Midwest and Southeast Cups, 2nd at the Atlantic Cup, won the XTERRA South Central Cup in Arkansas, was third at the Northeast Cup in Vermont, won the Mountain Cup, won XTERRA THIS YEAR: Placed 2nd at the XTERRA Saipan Mexico, and was second at XTERRA USA Champs (and Championship and XTERRA Guam in March. Won the top American for the second straight year). Placed 5th at XTERRA West Championship on April 25, and was second XTERRA Worlds, her third straight year in the top 5. at the South Central Championship. 20 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS
MELANIE McQUAID Victoria, B.C., Canada Melanie ‘08/09 XTERRA USA & Pro Series Champ 2003, ‘05 & ‘06 XTERRA World Champ
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 2 PERSONAL: Born May 17, 1973 in Victoria, BC, Canada has a degree in biochemistry raced with Canada’s National Cycling team for six years...started up the MelRad racing team in 2009. WEBSITE: racergirl.com, melrad.com SPONSORS: Avia, Nathan, Specialized, Shimano, Sundog Eyewear, GU, Maxxis, Profile Design, Saris, Lazer, and Pactimo. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 10th 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: 2nd at Big Bear and Richmond, won in Canada, was 2nd in Tahoe, and 2nd in Pro Series. Won XTERRA Worlds. 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, 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 2nd straight & 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. 2008: Won West Champs for second straight year, 8th at Southeast, won the East, Mountain, USA Champs, and US and XTERRA US Pro Series title for the second straight year Pro Series crown. DNF’d at XTERRA Worlds. (her third overall - also won in 2006). Finished 3rd a LAST YEAR: Won XTERRA West, Midwest, Southeast, XTERRA Worlds, her seventh time in the top 3 at Maui. Northwest, and Atlantic Cup races, was 2nd at South Central THIS YEAR: Placed 2nd at the XTERRA West Champs, and and Northeast Cups, then won XTERRA USA Championship third at the South Central Championship. 21 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS
CHRISTINE JEFFREY Guelph, Ontario, Canada Christine
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 4 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. WEBSITE: christinejeffrey.com SPONSORS: Coach Gareth, Rocket Science Sports, Extreme Endurance, Maxxis, Rudy Project. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Third year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won the 2005 Ixtapa ITU Continental Cup, and the 2007 Villarrica ITU Continental Cup. Several top 20 ITU World Cup finishes. 2008: 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. LAST YEAR: Placed 5th at the West Cup, 3rd at Midwest Cup, 3rd at the Northwest Cup, 5th at the South Central Cup, 4th at the Northeast Cup, 9th at XTERRA USA Championship, and 8th at XTERRA Worlds. THIS YEAR: Placed 4th at the XTERRA West Champs, and 5th at the South Central Champs. EMMA GARRARD Park City, Utah
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 5 PERSONAL: Born June 11, 1981...hometown is Anchorage, Alaska...a writer/photographer now living in Park City, Utah. WEBSITE: emmagarrard.com SPONSORS: Melrad: Specialized, Avia, Profile Design Wetsuits, GU, CycleOps, and Garmin. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year, 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. 2008: 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 LAST YEAR: Placed 6th at XTERRA West Cup, 7th at the Midwest Cup, 5th at Southeast and Atlantic Cups, 6th at Northeast Cup, 8th at the Mountain Cup, 11th at the USA Emma Championship, and 11th at XTERRA Worlds. THIS YEAR: Finished 7th at the XTERRA West Champs, and a career-bes 4th at the South Central Champs. 22 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS
LESLEY PATERSON Lesley San Diego, California
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 7 PERSONAL: Born October 12, 1980...moved from Sterling, Scotland to the U.S. in 2001...earned bachelor’s degree in performing arts from England and a master’s in theatre acting from San Diego State...works constantly as a film producer and writer, and tri coach...ambition is to win an Oscar & be on the podium at XTERRA Worlds in same year. WEBSITE: lesleydoestriathlon.org XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Third year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Placed 2nd at XTERRA Worlds in 2009 and 2nd at Ironman 70.3 California in 2010. Won the 2007 Subaru Sprint triathlon in San Diego and Scotland National Triathlon Championship in 2007. 2008: Finished 9th at XTERRA West Champs, 2nd at the Southeast Champs, 7th at the East Champs, 7th at the Mountain Champs, 4th at the USA Champs and 10th at XTERRA Worlds. LAST YEAR: Placed 3rd at XTERRA West Cup, 2nd at the Southeast Cup, 3rd at the USA Championship, and 2nd at XTERRA Worlds. THIS YEAR: Placed 3rd at the XTERRA West Champs.
CHRISTIE SYM Sydney, Australia
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 10 PERSONAL: Born December 26, 1983...living in Boulder, CO during the racing season...earned degree in accounting and finance from the University of Technology Sydney. WEBSITE: christiesym.com FABIOLA CORONA SPONSORS: City Bike Depot Sydney, Adidas eyewear. Mexico City, Mexico XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Firstyear. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2nd at Ironman Western Australia & Gold Coast Half-Ironman in 2009. 2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 14 THIS YEAR: Placed 9th at XTERRA New Zealand and was PERSONAL: Born April 7, 1980 7th at the South Central Champs. SPONSORS: MTB Riders and Sport City. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Represented Mexico in the triathlon event at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. 2008: Placed 12th ath the XTERRA World Championship. LAST YEAR: Placed 3rd at XTERRA Mexico Championship. THIS YEAR: Placed 12th at the XTERRA West Champs. 23 MEET THE PROFESSIONALS
JENNIFER SMITH Westport, New Zealand Jenny
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: NR PERSONAL: Born March 9, 1973...married to XTERRA Pro Brian Smith...originally from Westport, New Zealand and now living in Gunnison, CO...works as a personal trainer and is the co-owner and coach of Snrgy Multisport LLC. WEBSITE: wheresbrianandjennysmith.blogspot.com SPONSORS: Trek bicyles, SNRGY Multisport coaching, RUDY Project sunglasses, Bontrager, Sram, Extreme steering grips, and Squirt Lube. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Seventh year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Two-time Colorado State x-country mountain biking champ. New Zealand national team member at MTB world championships from 2001-07. 2006: 4th in California while posting the fastest bike split, 6th in Alabama, 5th in Milwaukee, 2nd at the USA Championship and 4th at XTERRA Worlds. 2007: 5th at West Champs, 4th in Alabama, 3rd in Richmond, won Crested Butte points series race, 3rd at Mountain Champs, 2nd at USA Championship for the 2nd year in a row and 3rd in the Pro Series. Placed 24th among female pros at XTERRA Worlds after mechanicals 2008: Placed 4th at Southeast Champs, 2nd at East Champs, 3rd at the Mountain Champs, 5th at XTERRA USA Champs, and 6th at XTERRA Worlds. LAST YEAR: Placed 8th at XTERRA West Cup, 5th at the KRISTY LANIER Midwest Cup, 6th at the Southeast Cup, 4th at Atlantic Cup, Marlinton, West Virginia 3rd at the South Central Cup, 7th at the Mountain Cup, 6th at XTERRA Germany, 4th at XTERRA Austria, finished tied 2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: NR for 5th in XTERRA European Tour standings, was 5th at PERSONAL: Born January 27, 1971...heart is in Hilo, Hawaii XTERRA USA Champs,and 16th at XTERRA Worlds. but owns and manages Dirtbean Ohana, a cafe and bike shop where she resides in Marlington, WV. Kristy WEBSITE: dirtbean.com SPONSORS: Dirtbean Ohana LLC, Pocahontas County XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Seventh year. First race was Richmond in 2002, where she finished 12th. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Previous winner of the Dick Evans Road Race and Noc Knob mountain bike race. 2007: Placed 6th in Richmond and Utah and 8th in the U.S. Pro Series. Finished 14th in Maui. 2008: Finished 8th at XTERRA West Champs, 6th at the Southeast and East Champs, DNF in Utah, 17th at the XTERRA USA Championship, 11th at XTERRA Worlds. LAST YEAR: Placed 8th at the Southeast Cup. THIS YEAR: First race. 24 2010 XTERRA AMERICA TOUR PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN
5 XTERRA Regional Races XTERRA USA Championship XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Pro Purse ($10,500) 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 $300 6th $700 $700 5th $2,000 $2,000 7th $200 $200 7th $500 $500 6th $1,500 $1,500 8th $350 $350 7th $1,200 $1,200 9th $200 $200 8th $1,000 $1,000 10th $150 $150 9th $800 $800 10th $600 $600 11th $400 $400 12th $300 $300 13th $200 $200
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 th man and woman with the fastest combined 2010 XTERRA 9 $600 $600 World Championship and Ironman Hawaii Championship th 10 $500 time, a feat reserved for the world’s leading endurance th 11 $400 athletes as the two races are held just two weeks apart. Last 12th $300 year Eneko Llanos from Spain won the award for the fourth *Double $2,500 $2,500 straight year. 25 ABOUT THE 2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES
The 2010 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series consists of six events - five regional championships and Nationals.
April 25 XTERRA West Championship Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort (Henderson, NV) May 23 XTERRA South Central Championship Cameron Park (Waco, TX) June 13 XTERRA Southeast Championship Oak Mountain State Park (Pelham, AL) June 20 XTERRA East Championship Richmond, VA July 17 XTERRA Mountain Championship Beaver Creek Resort (Avon, CO) Sept. 25 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 four-of-five 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 four scores in the first five 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 $132,500 in prize money: $10,500 at each regional, $20,000 at the USA Championship, and $60,000 to the top overall points scorers in the Series. Note: The XTERRA World Championship Oct. 24 in Makena, Maui is a stand-alone event worth $100,000.
2010 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.
2009 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES CHAMPS
Conrad Stoltz Melanie McQuaid Stellenbosch, South Africa Victoria, B.C., Canada
The “Caveman” is a 7-time McQuaid is a three-time XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Pro Series Champ Champion, having won the having won the last two, title in his rookie season of and her first one in 2006. 2001, and also in 2002, She’s also a 5-time ‘03, ‘05, ‘07, ‘08, and ‘09. runner-up when Jamie Whitmore won the Series in 2002-05, and 2007.
26 RACE 1 RESULTS - 2010 XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONSHIP
Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort - Henderson, Nevada (April 25, 2010)
TOP PRO MEN Pl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse 1 Conrad Stoltz 36 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:06:47 100 $1,800 2 Josiah Middaugh 31 Vail, Colorado 2:07:26 90 $1,250 3 Brian Smith 34 Gunnison, Colorado 2:10:01 82 $800 4 Seth Wealing 31 Boulder, Colorado 2:14:14 75 $500 5 Nicolas Lebrun 36 Digne, France 2:15:53 69 $400 6 Cody Waite 31 Lakewood, Colorado 2:16:50 63 $300 7 Craig Evans 32 Hendersonville, Tennessee 2:18:44 58 $200 8 Trevor Glavin 30 San Diego, California 2:20:58 53 9 Ryan DeCook 29 Rochester, Michigan 2:22:22 49 10 Branden Rakita 29 Manitou Springs, Colorado 2:27:08 45 Also: Julian Langer (41), Jordan Bryden (37), Brad Zoller (34), Damian Gonzalez (31), Sean Bechtel (28), Jeff Smith, Will Kelsay, Chris Newell, Warren Ellis
TOP PRO WOMEN Pl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse 1 Shonny Vanlandingham 40 Durango, Colorado 2:24:14 100 $1,800 2 Melanie McQuaid 36 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:28:21 90 $1,250 3 Lesley Paterson 29 Sterling, Scotland (San Diego) 2:30:04 82 $800 4 Christine Jeffrey 37 Guelph, Ontario, Canada 2:33:50 75 $500 5 Rosemarie Gerspacher 33 Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2:34:55 69 $400 6 Renata Bucher 32 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:37:05 63 $300 7 Emma Garrard 28 Truckee, California 2:37:57 58 $200 8 Sara Tarkington 29 Boulder, Colorado 2:42:28 53 9 Tracy Thelen 30 Colorado Springs, Colorado 2:46:30 49 10 Daz Parker 41 London, England 2:47:50 45 Also: Katie Ellis (41), Fabiola Corona (37)
XTERRA WEST CHAMPS CHAMPIONS (FEMALE AGE GROUP) XTERRA WEST CHAMPS CHAMPIONS (MALE AGE GROUP) Division Name Time Hometown Division Name Time Hometown 15 - 19 Shayna Powless 2:59:52 Roseville, CA 15 - 19 Taylor Seavey 2:43:53 Seward, AK 20 - 24 Danielle Kehoe 2:59:20 Arvada, CO 20 - 24 Ben Dewitt 2:31:54 Ventura, CA 25 - 29 Suzanne Snyder 2:47:49 Wallingford, CT 25 - 29 Timothy Holland 2:40:06 Tumwater, WA 30 - 34 Kellie Wirth 3:09:12 Boise, ID 30 - 34 Jason Michalak 2:20:50 Lakewood, CO 35 - 39 Sheila Croft 2:50:22 Calgary, AL 35 - 39 Mark Carey 2:31:24 Rochester, MN 40 - 44 Janice Brod 2:59:10 Carson City, NV 40 - 44 Calvin Zaryski 2:22:36 Calgary, AB 45 - 49 Lyndsey Clapperton 3:06:09 Calgary, AB 45 - 49 David Marks 2:39:57 Phoenix, AZ 50 - 54 Tamara Tabeek 3:13:27 San Diego, CA 50 - 54 Tom Monica 2:41:01 Thousand Oaks, CA 55 - 59 Beverly Watson 3:24:46 Priddis, AB 55 - 59 John Royson 2:58:11 Albany, CA 60 - 64 Mark Bates 3:31:50 Huntsville, UT * TOP AMATEURS 65 - 69 John Campbell 3:31:34 Spokane, WA 70+ Hans Dieben 4:12:05 Chula Vista, CA PC Craig Vogtsberger 3:27:44 Highlands Ranch, CO
27 RACE 2 - 2010 XTERRA SOUTH CENTRAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Cameron Park - Waco, Texas (May 23, 2010)
TOP PRO MEN Pl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse 1 Conrad Stoltz 36 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:02:21 100 $1,800 2 Josiah Middaugh 31 Vail, Colorado 2:05:26 90 $1,250 3 Nicolas Lebrun 36 Digne, France 2:06:30 82 $800 4 Craig Evans 32 Hendersonville, Tennessee 2:08:09 75 $500 5 Ryan DeCook 29 Rochester, Michigan 2:11:02 69 $400 6 Cody Waite 31 Lakewood, Colorado 2:13:38 63 $300 7 Branden Rakita 29 Manitou Springs, Colorado 2:15:31 58 $200 8 Will Kelsay 28 Boulder, Colorado 2:16:11 53 9 Trevor Glavin 30 San Diego, California 2:19:27 49 10 Scott Gall 35 Cedar Falls, Iowa 2:19:40 45 Also: Matt Boobar (41), Damian Gonzalez (37), Grayson Keppler (34)
TOP PRO WOMEN Pl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse 1 Renata Bucher 32 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:17:59 100 $1,800 2 Shonny Vanlandingham 40 Durango, Colorado 2:20:14 90 $1,250 3 Melanie McQuaid 36 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:23:48 82 $800 4 Emma Garrard 28 Truckee, California 2:27:46 75 $500 5 Christine Jeffrey 37 Guelph, Ontario, Canada 2:28:03 69 $400 6 Shae Rainer 30 Austin, Texas 2:28:12 63 $300 7 Christie Sym 26 Sydney, Australia 2:34:04 58 $200 8 Tracy Thelen 30 Colorado Springs, Colorado 2:49:21 53
XTERRA SOUTH CENTRAL CHAMPIONS (FEMALE AGE GROUP) XTERRA SOUTH CENTRAL CHAMPIONS (MALE AGE GROUP) Division Name Time Hometown Division Name Time Hometown 20 - 24 Danielle Kehoe 3:05:48 Arvada, CO 20 - 24 Benjamin Dewitt 2:29:35 Ventura, CA 25 - 29 Suzanne Vernau 2:42:58 Austin, TX 25 - 29 Kyle Grieser 2:22:37 Marble Falls, TX 35 - 39 Kristine Gewin 3:09:00 Evergreen, CO 30 - 34 Shiloh Mielke 2:15:54 Weaverville, NC 40 - 44 Christiane Reetz 2:55:19 Boerne, TX 35 - 39 Michael Rutter 2:31:14 Boulder, CO 45 - 49 Kathy Hudson 2:51:07 Highland Village, TX 40 - 44 Edward Oliver 2:24:35 Broomfield, CO 50 - 54 Lucia Colbert 2:55:28 Cordova, TN 45 - 49 Peter Hanson 2:37:03 Incline Village, NV 60+ Libby Harrow 4:21:37 Vero Beach, FL 50 - 54 Casey Fannin 2:28:15 Birmingham, AL 55 - 59 Harry Johnson 2:45:18 Bozeman, MT * TOP AMATEURS 60 - 64 Bruce Wacker 3:15:52 Colorado Springs, CO 65 - 69 John Campbell 3:26:25 Spokane, WA
28 2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES STANDINGS (AFTER 2)
2010 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES STANDINGS (AFTER 2)
Pl Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Purse 1 Conrad Stoltz, RSA 100 100 200 $3,600 2 Josiah Middaugh, USA 90 90 180 $2,500 3 Nico Lebrun, FRA 69 82 151 $1,200 4 Craig Evans, USA 58 75 133 $700 5 Cody Waite, USA 63 63 126 $600 6 Ryan DeCook, USA 49 69 118 $400 7 Branden Rakita, USA 45 58 103 $200 8 Trevor Glavin, USA 53 49 102 9 Brian Smith, USA 82 DNR 82 $800 10 Seth Wealing, USA 75 DNR 75 $500 11 Damian Gonzalez, USA 31 37 68 12 Will Kelsay, USA DNP 53 53 13 Scott Gall, USA DNR 45 45 14 Julian Langer, AUT 41 DNR 41 15 Matt Boobar, USA DNR 41 41 16 Jordan Bryden, CAN 37 DNR 37 17 Brad Zoller, USA 34 DNR 34 18 Grayson Keppler, RSA DNR 34 34 19 Sean Bechtel, CAN 28 DNR 28
Pl Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Purse 1 Shonny Vanlandingham, USA 100 90 190 $3,050 2 Melanie McQuaid, CAN 90 82 172 $2,050 3 Renata Bucher, SUI 63 100 163 $2,100 4 Christine Jeffrey, CAN 75 69 144 $900 5 Emma Garrard, USA 58 75 133 $700 6 Tracy Thelen, USA 49 53 102 7 Lesley Paterson, GBR 82 DNR 82 $800 8 Rosemarie Gerspacher, CAN 69 DNR 69 $400 9 Shae Rainer, USA DNR 63 63 $300 10 Christie Sym, AUS DNR 58 58 $200 11 Sara Tarkington, USA 53 DNR 53 12 Daz Parker, GBR 45 DNR 45 13 Katie Ellis, USA 41 DNR 41 14 Fabiola Corona, MEX 37 DNR 37
1 = XTERRA West Championship (Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort, NV) - April 25 2 = XTERRA South Central Championship (Waco, TX) - May 23 3 = XTERRA Southeast Championship (Pelham, AL) - June 13 4 = XTERRA East Championship (Richmond, VA) - June 20 5 = XTERRA Mountain Championship (Beaver Creek, CO) - July 17 6 = XTERRA USA Championship (Ogden/Snowbasin, UT) - Sept. 25
Key: 1=100, 2=90, 3=82, 4=75, 5=69, 6=63, 7-58, 8=53, 9=49, 10=45, 11=41, 12=37, 13=34, 14=31, 15=28
29 2009 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RESULTS
The XTERRA USA Championship on Sept. 26 in Utah was the last of nine races in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series that featured eight XTERRA Cup regionals and the national championship. Pl Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Purse 1 Conrad Stoltz 100 100 100 69 100 DNS 82 DNS 90 572 $10,000 2 Nico Lebrun DNF 69 69 90 82 90 100 100 100 562 $6,000 3 Josiah Middaugh 90 82 90 DNS 90 100 DNS 82 82 534 $3,500 4 Mike Vine 75 90 82 DNS 75 75 DNS 90 75 487 $2,500 5 Dan Hugo 82 75 75 100 69 82 69 DNS DNS 414 $2,000 6 Seth Wealing 37 63 DNS 82 49 58 90 DNF 69 411 $1,500 7 Branden Rakita 45 53 53 75 DNS DNS 58 69 63 371 $1,200 8 Brian Smith 53 58 DNS DNS 63 69 DNS 63 49 355 $1,000 9 Craig Evans 49 49 63 63 53 63 DNS DNS 41 332 $800 10 Cody Waite 34 41 58 49 DNS DNS DNS 75 58 315 $600 11 Will Kelsay 31 31 49 41 49 49 53 45 45 290 $400 12 Matt Boobar DNS 34 45 34 41 53 49 DNS 28 250 $300 13 Ryan Ignatz 41 DNS DNS 58 DNS DNS DNS 53 53 205 $200 14 Sam Gardner DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 75 49 DNS 124 $100 15 Jasper Blake 69 DNS DNS 53 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 122 $100 Also: Ryan DeCook (103), Scott Gall (74), Steve Larsen (63), Mark Leishman (63), Jeff Smith (59), Justin Thomas (58), Tyler Butterfield (58), Brendan Halpin (45), T.D. Adams (45), Dominic Gillen (45), Brad Zoller (41), Adam Jensen (37), Chris Newell (37), Damian Gonzalez (34), Guy Perry (31).
Pl Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Purse 1 Melanie McQuaid 100 100 100 100 100 90 90 DNS 100 600 $10,000 2 S. Vanlandingham 90 75 75 DNS 90 100 82 100 90 552 $6,000 3 Renata Bucher 75 90 82 DNS DNS DNS 100 63 53 463 $3,500 4 Danelle Kabush 49 DNS 58 90 82 DNS 69 90 58 447 $2,500 5 Christine Jeffrey 69 82 DNS 82 DNS 69 75 DNS 49 426 $2,000 6 Jenny Smith 53 69 63 DNS 75 82 DNS 58 69 416 $1,500 7 Rebecca Dussault 58 DNS DNS 63 63 75 DNS 69 45 373 $1,200 8 Emma Garrard 63 58 69 69 DNS DNS 63 53 41 363 $1,000 9 Alexandra Borrelly31 53 45 49 53 58 DNS 41 34 292 $800 10 Erin Kummer DNS 49 49 53 58 63 58 DNS DNS 281 $600 11 Lesley Paterson 82 DNS 90 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 82 254 $400 12 Tracy Thelen 34 DNS DNS 58 DNS DNS DNS 45 37 174 $300 13 Sari Anderson 37 DNS DNS DNS 69 DNS DNF 49 DNS 155 14 Sara Tarkington DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 82 63 145 15 Jari Kirkland 28 63 DNS 41 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 132 Also: Jenny Tobin (120), Susan Williams (75), Carina Wasle (75), Brandyn Roark Gray (68), Kristy Lanier (53), Jennifer Luebke (45), Ingrid Rolles (41), Flora Duffy (34), Cameron Randolph (28). DNS = Did not start /// DNF = Did not finish /// DNP = Did not place 1 = Loews XTERRA West Cup (Lake Las Vegas Resort, NV) - May 2 2 = XTERRA Midwest Cup (Battle Creek, MI) - May 17 3 = XTERRA Southeast Cup (Pelham, AL) - May 23 4 = XTERRA Northwest Cup (Farragut State Park, ID) - June 6 5 = XTERRA Atlantic Cup (Richmond, VA) - June 14 6 = XTERRA South Central Cup (North Little Rock, AR) - June 20 7 = XTERRA Northeast Cup (Sugarbush Resort, VT) - July 12 8 = XTERRA Mountain Cup (Beaver Creek Resort, CO) - July 18 9 = XTERRA USA Championship (Snowbasin Resort, UT) - Sept. 26 Key: 1=100, 2=90, 3=82, 4=75, 5=69, 6=63, 7-58, 8=53, 9=49, 10=45, 11=41, 12=37, 13=34, 14=31, 15=28
30 TOP 5 IN XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES SINCE 1999
2009 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS 2003 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS Men Women Men Women 1. Conrad Stoltz 572 1. Melanie McQuaid 600 1. Conrad Stoltz 290 1. Jamie Whitmore 300 2. Nico Lebrun 562 2. S. Vanlandingham 552 2. Steve Larsen 280 2. Melanie McQuaid 270 3. Josiah Middaugh 534 3. Renata Bucher 463 3. Nicolas LeBrun 264 3. Melissa Thomas 232 4. Mike Vine 487 4. Danelle Kabush 447 4. Justin Thomas 218 4. Jenny Tobin 202 5. Dan Hugo 414 5. Christine Jeffrey 426 5. Jason Chalker 207 5. Candy Angle 200 2002 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS 2008 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS Men Women Men Women 1. Conrad Stoltz 300 1. Jamie Whitmore 290 1. Conrad Stoltz 353 1. Melanie McQuaid 400 2. Nicolas LeBrun 248 2. Melanie McQuaid 265 2. Dan Hugo 345 2. S. Vanlandingham 330 3. Kerry Classen 235 3. Raeleigh Tennant 234 3. Josiah Middaugh 326 3. Jenny Smith 316 4. Mike Vine 228 4. Kerstin Weule 222 4. Brian Smith 290 4. Danelle Kabush 282 5. Andrew Noble 201 5. Melissa Thomas 214 5. Mike Vine 276 5. Lesley Paterson 281 2001 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS 2007 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS Men Women Men Women 1. Conrad Stoltz 465 1. Anke Erlank 469 1. Conrad Stoltz 400 1. Jamie Whitmore 400 2. Nicolas LeBrun 404 2. Monique Merrill 375 2. Mike Vine 337 2. Melanie McQuaid 349 3. Ned Overend 373 3. Raeleigh Tennant 343 3. Josiah Middaugh 322 3. Jennifer Smith 329 4. Mike Vine 365 4. Jenny Tobin 326 4. Seth Wealing 322 4. Candy Angle 314 5. Kerry Classen 319 5. Cheri Touchette 309 5. Andrew Noble 303 5. Amber Monforte 258
2006 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS 2000 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS Men Women Men Women 1. Seth Wealing 428 1. Melanie McQuaid 480 1. Michael Tobin 826 1. Kerstin Weule 890 2. Brent McMahan 413 2. Jamie Whitmore 459 2. Mike Vine 820 2. Jody Purcell 810 3. Andrew Noble 391 3. Candy Angle 403 3. Kerry Classen 802 3. Lorraine Barrows 688 4. Conrad Stoltz 303 4. Danelle Kabush 354 4. Ned Overend 697 4. Jenny Tobin 635 5. Brian Smith 300 5. Janae Pritchett 320 5. Dave Harrison 596 5. Linda Gabor 524
2005 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS 1999* U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS (First year) Men Women Men Women 1. Conrad Stoltz 390 1. Jamie Whitmore 390 1. Michael Tobin 886 1. Kerstin Weule 886 2. Mike Vine 310 2. Melanie McQuaid 380 2. Jimmy Riccitello 732 2. Jody Purcell 827 3. Olivier Marceau 309 3. Candy Angle 302 3. John Koenig 676 3. Lorraine Barrows 718 4. Brent McMahon 283 4. Jessica Harrison 282 4. Ned Overend 660 4. Jenny Wood 708 5. Francisco Serrano 275 5. Melissa Thomas 271 5. Kerry Classen 635 5. Linda Gabor 675 6. Josiah Middaugh 252
2004 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS Men Women 1. Sylvain Dodet 290 1. Jamie Whitmore 300 2. Josiah Middaugh 264 2. Melanie McQuaid 280 3. Conrad Stoltz 249 3. Candy Angle 239 4. Nicolas LeBrun 247 4. Janae Deverell 209 5. Justin Thomas 179 5. Lynley Allison 208
Bold denotes top American (National Champ) in Pro Series
31 2010 SCHEDULE
DATE Race Location Region 3/13 XTERRA Saipan Championship Saipan W 3/27 XTERRA Guam Piti, GU W 3/28 XTERRA Miami N. Miami, FL SE 3/28 XTERRA REAL Granite Bay, CA W 4/18 XTERRA Muleshoe Spicewood, TX SC 4/18 XTERRA Caloosahatchee Ft Myers, FL SE 4/24 XTERRA Fort Yargo Winder, GA SE 4/25 XTERRA West Championship Las Vegas, NV W 5/1 XTERRA Epic Ruston, LA SC 5/2 XTERRA Gator Terra Ruston, LA SC 5/2 XTERRA Uwharrie Uwharrie, NC SE 5/8 XTERRA Del Valle Livermore, CA W 5/16 XTERRA King Of The Hill Lebanon, NJ AT 5/16 XTERRA Red River Ardmore, OK SC 5/23 XTERRA South Central Championship Waco, TX SC 5/23 XTERRA ACE Big Canyon Oak Hill, WV AT 5/23 XTERRA Last Stand Augusta, MI MW 5/30 XTERRA Smith Lake Fort Bragg, NC SE 6/5 XTERRA Four Corners Farmington, NM SC 6/5 XTERRA Tsali Bryson City, NC SE 6/6 XTERRA Deuces Wild Show Low, AZ W 6/12 XTERRA Farragut Athol, ID NW 6/12 XTERRA Eureka Springs Eureka Springs, AR SC 6/13 XTERRA Southeast Championship Pelham, AL SE 6/19 XTERRA Solstice La Grande, OR NW 6/20 XTERRA East Championship Richmond, VA AT 6/20 XTERRA Torn Shirt Brighton, MI MW 6/26 XTERRA Pipestem Creek Jamestown, ND MT 6/26 XTERRA YMCA Scales Lake Boonville, IN MW 6/26 XTERRA Tahoe City Tahoe City, CA W 6/26 XTERRA Dawg Dayz N. Little Rock, AR SC 7/11 XTERRA Whitewater Charlotte, NC SE 7/11 XTERRA EX2 Flintstone, MD AT 7/11 XTERRA O.N.E. Ravenna, OH MW 7/11 XTERRA Vashon Island Vashon Island, WA NW 7/17 XTERRA Mountain Championship Avon, CO MT 7/17 XTERRA Hammerman Anchorage, AK NW 7/17 XTERRA Lock 4 Blast Gallatin, TN SE 7/18 XTERRA Sky High Grafton, NY NE 7/24 XTERRA DINO Versailles Versailles, IN MW 7/25 XTERRA First Coast Jacksonville, FL SE 7/25 XTERRA Wild Horse Creek Bozeman, MT MT 8/1 XTERRA Race at the Rez Essex, VT NE 8/1 XTERRA Appalachia Indiana, PA AT 8/1 XTERRA Sugar Bottom North Liberty, IA MW 8/1 XTERRA Snow Valley Running Springs, CA W 8/1 XTERRA Forest Drive Aberdeen, SD MT 8/1 XTERRA Panther Creek Morristown, TN SE 8/1 XTERRA Black Diamond Black Diamond, WA NW 8/8 XTERRA STOAKED Hanover, NH NE 8/8 XTERRA Iron Will Jonesboro, AR SC 8/8 XTERRA Indian Peaks Nederland, CO MT 8/14 XTERRA DINO Logansport Logansport, IN MW 8/14 XTERRA B.O.L.T. Raymond, NE MT 8/14 XTERRA Portland Forest Grove, OR NW 8/15 XTERRA Dirty Grizzly Macungie, PA AT 8/15 XTERRA Camp Eagle Rocksprings, TX SC 8/21 XTERRA Illinois Wilds Hanna City, IL MW 8/21 XTERRA MountainMan Kualoa Ranch, Oahu, HI W 8/22 XTERRA Lake Placid Lake Placid, NY NE 8/22 XTERRA Charlottesville Charlottesville, VA AT 8/22 XTERRA Austin Austin, TX SC 8/22 XTERRA Wild Ride McCall, ID NW 8/28 XTERRA Lake Tahoe Incline Village, NV W 8/29 XTERRA Lory Bellvue, CO MT 8/29 XTERRA Schiff Scout Wading River, NY NE 9/25 XTERRA Utah Ogden/Snowbasin, UT 9/25 XTERRA USA Championship Ogden/Snowbasin, UT 10/24 XTERRA World Championship Makena, Maui Tentative as of 4.8.10 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 25. This year there are 66 races in 36 states across the country, as well as the U.S. Territory of Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan). It marks the 14th 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 age group points as well as collegiate designation.
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 65 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. Competitors are required to race in at least one event in their region, and must COUNT two events in their region. Note: You don’t have to race in two, but you have to count two in your region. Bottom line, to play the game (to qualify for nationals and win a regional championship) you have to race in at least one event in your region, and everything more than that is gravy and increases your chances of winning.
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 XCS races and XTERRA Epic because, generally, participation is higher and the courses are tougher. If an athlete races at more than one XCS event, only the best finish counts at full points. Any other finishes earn points at the same rate as an XPS race. There are two points systems: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th XTERRA Championship Series Races: 100 90 82 75 69 63 58 53 49 45 41 37 34 31 28 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th XTERRA Points Series Races: 75 67 61 56 51 47 43 39 36 33 30 27 25 23 21
33 HOW THE XTERRA AMERICA TOUR WORKS CONTINUED...
5) BECOMING A REGIONAL CHAMP: At the end of the regular season in late August, the athlete with the most points - by gender, by division, by region - earns the title of XTERRA Regional Champion. 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 7 6 4 3 2 2 2per cat Female 2 4 10 9 8 6 5 5 2 2 2per cat
And then comes the showdown! Win in Utah, and you are the XTERRA National Age Group Champion.
All the technical details on How the Series Works can be found online at xterraplanet.com
Note: All XTERRA America Tour events are sanctioned by USA Triathlon, the national governing body of multisport in In 2010 and beyond, the XTERRA Eco Team will the United States. As such all athletes are subject to the rules continue to make a difference ecologically by offering and regulations set forth by the USAT. Details available at a few hours of time to local environmental initiatives usatriathlon.org. near our race courses. This could be anything from trail maintenance to park clean-up, ecological The XTERRA Points Series races are a collection of restoration, or tree planting work parties. independently produced off-road triathlons owned and operated by local promoters, while the Championship Series The XTERRA Eco Team is an athlete-initiated events are bigger races with pro purses on full-length program and a core component of XTERRA. Beyond courses operated by the TEAM Unlimited / XTERRA staff. organized volunteer work parties, XTERRA athletes are encouraged to sign the “pledge board” confirming their intent to keep the trails clean and not only See how amateurs qualify for the XTERRA World deposit their rubbish in designated drop zones during Championship on page 39. the race but to be conscientious wherever they roam.
34 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. Collegiate racers collect points in the XTERRA America Tour Series and are eligible for age group awards as well as collegiate awards. 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. 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: In addition to age group awards, collegiate entrants race for separate awards. Collegiate 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.
Sept. 25 - XTERRA Collegiate Nationals - All college students are welcome to race for the XTERRA Collegiate National Championship in the XTERRA Utah open race taking place on the same course and on the same day as the XTERRA USA Championship on Saturday, September 25, 2009 at Snowbasin Resort near Ogden, Utah.
Collegiate racers are eligible for reduced rate entry fees into the XTERRA Championship events.
35 XTERRAGEAR.COM NEWS
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 count- ing shoes. Road shoe, road shoe, road shoe. As athletes poured down from the lower slopes of Mount studios — furiously passing each other, taking turns as the Haleakala from their nearly seven-mile trail run over roots, lead — the big-picture design inspiration for XTERRA’s new rocks and ravines, Gray and Brown couldn’t believe their footwear line came: a big-cat predator’s paw. eyes. “Maybe one in 100 was a trail runner,” said Brown, “Chasing its prey, a big cat grips into the earth — digging who along with partner Gray have also developed shoes for into loose gravel, dirt, gaining time and distance on every Nike, adidas and Salomon. “They were all sacrificing step, every leap,” said Gray, a former collegiate decathlete stability for less weight.” at Syracuse. They returned to the drawing board, determined to make “The outer part of their foot acts like a traction pad,” he XTERRA the lightest — but still, most stable — trail running continued. “It’s from there that we came up with XTERRA’s shoe on the market. With four months until the launch of the unique outsole lug concept.” shoes at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City, The concept’s name: WILDTred. According to Gray and designs were tweaked, materials tested — including a Brown, its carved claw-like perimeter lug design forms unique combination of lighter blown rubber in the forefoot independent touch pads from forefoot to heel with deep flex and a heavier high-abrasion carbon rubber in the heel. zones for controlled, wrap-around grip. They also noted the But their biggest scientific sport discovery was yet to come. lugs are higher than the shoe bottom’s concave center, After much trial and error in their New Hampshire lab, a helping it act as its front and rear suspension while creating molding model never before seen in the category was a larger surface area. created. Gone was a traditional glued-together midsole, “With the cat’s paw, we liked the symbolism of man’s replaced by a dual-injected, dual-density EVA made of two co-existence with all things found in the environment, said layers — the top soft, the bottom harder — giving comfort Brown. “We adapt to our surroundings, whether it be and stability while taking away weight. animal, plant or any of nature’s elements. The result: an eco-friendly design that’s one of the lightest Continued Brown: “The thought behind XTERRA’s new line trail runners ever, weighing in at less than 10.5 ounces for is that the outdoors are no longer to be conquered; they’re men, 9.5 for women. to be connected with.” With the weight issue solved, multi-sport competitors Gray XTERRA’s footwear launch includes five styles: trail and Brown began to research every movement taken on a runner, trail trainer, ultra trainer, performance sandal, and trail — the footplant and lateral pushoff around a 90-degree performance slide. directional path change, the flexed-footed jump over water, For more information on the product — or what retailers the balanced gripped-toe run across a log. are carrying XTERRA — multisport athletes can go to As they were going for a timed run in the woods near their www.xterrafootwear.com
36 2009 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP - AMATEUR RACING
More than 300 qualified athletes representing 42 states 2009 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur Women were at Snowbasin Resort near Ogden, Utah for their shot Division Name Hometown Time at the national championship of off-road triathlon. 15-19 (2) Katherine Pollard Roseville, CA 3:59:30 20-24 Amelia Vandyke Vail, CO 4:12:29 25-29 Erin Collins Cedar Hills, UT 3:17:35 Jason Michalak, 31, from Lakewood, Colorado edged 30-34 Jaime Brede Breckenridge, CO 3:13:23 former XTERRA pro Jason Jablonski from Wenatchee, 35-39 Genevieve Evans Carnelian Bay, CA 3:18:24 Washington by just 28 seconds to win the men’s amateur 40-44 (2) Keri Grosse Leavenworth, WA 3:14:56 45-49 (2) Caroline Colonna Taos, NM 3:24:08 overall crown. In the women’s race Jaime Brede, 32, from 50-54 (4) Beverly Enslow Metamora, IL 3:33:40 Breckenridge, CO topped Keri Grosse, 43, of Leavenworth, 55-59 (5) Cindi Toepel Littleton, CO 3:55:03 WA by more than a minute. 60+ Linda Usher West Upton, MA 5:29:03 PC (2) Megan Fisher Missoula, MT 4:20:19
Kent Robison from Reno (one of the members of the inau- 2009 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur Men gural class of 2001 XTERRA National Champions) won the Div Name Hometown Time 60-64 division for his 7th national title - tying him with his 15-19 Jeroen Keukenkamp El Dorado Hills, CA 3:04:48 partner in crime Tom Lyons, also from Reno, for the all-time 20-24 John Donovan Incline Village, NV 2:52:13 record. Lyons streak of seven straight national 25-29 Kaleb Vanort Mishawaka, IN 2:50:28 30-34 Jason Michalak Lakewood, CO 2:41:04 championships came to an end today at the hands of Kevin 35-39 Jason Jablonski Wenatchee, WA 2:41:32 Shelden who edged him by just two minutes. Former Mrs. 40-44 Ed Oliver Broomfield, CO 2:47:57 XTERRA Cindi Toepel picked up her 5th national title, 45-49 Kevin Shelden Breckenridge, CO 2:51:43 Beverly Enslow won her fourth, and Caroline Colonna, Keri 50-54 (2) Wayne Avery Reno, NV 2:57:08 55-59 (2) Randy Beckner Helena, MT 3:12:54 Grosse, Katherine Pollard, Megan Fisher, Wayne Avery, 60-64 (7) Kent Robison Reno, NV 3:16:29 and Randy Beckner each won their second. 65-69 Jim Meskimen Truckee, CA 4:19:41 70+ Ron Hill Hayden, ID 5:21:22 Pictured: Jason Michalak / Cindi Toepel PC Craig Vogtsberger Kalamazoo, MI 3:51:25 # denotes national championships won The 2010 XTERRA USA Championship is Sept. 25 at Snowbasin Resort near Ogden, Utah
37 ------2009 XTERRA WOMEN’S Region 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 NE Rebecca Goldstein Kelli Vossler Erin Nielsen 6Andrea McGuire 3Kelly Ault Waterlivet, NY Lake Placid, NY North Haverhill, NH Troy, NY Morrisville, VT MA 4Sara Hanson Nicole Reintsma Emily Bashton Dustine Reppuhn McLean, VA Great Falls, VA Richmond, VA Woodbridge, VA SE Rebekah Sarbone Jill Zemsta 2Julia Radmann Tina Eakin Gainseville, FL Hampstead, NC Smyrna, GA Huntsville, AL NC Sophie Shinsky Alison Case Melissa Hughes Mindy Fernando Jade Gianakopoulos Brighton, MI Fort Wayne, IN Battle Creek, MI Franklin, MI Springfield, OH SC Samantha Rose 2Cindy Abbott 2Kim Jennings 2Jocelyn Wood 2Maria Hernandez Springfield, MO Cedar Park, TX Waco, TX Broken Arrow, OK Reklaw, TX MT Andrea Wilds Danielle Kehoe Luisa Bryce Jaime Brede 2Cary Kinross-Wright Lakewood, CO Arvada, CO Denver, CO Breckenridge, CO Golden, CO NW Brittany Clawson 3Lorraine Bourget Sandy Isbell Kristen Holman 4Korrie Dubray Sandpoint, ID Coeur D'lene, ID La Grande, OR Bellingham, WA LaGrande, WA SW 2*Katherine Pollard Heather McGaffin Jessica Cerra Lisa Heisinger Janice Brod Roseville, CA Haleiwa, HI San Diego, CA Mill Valley, CA Carson City, NV ------2009 XTERRA MEN’S R
Region 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 NE Logan Marshall 6Ian Sullivan Aaron Seymour Kristoffer Nielsen Craig Hills Matt Baruch Altamont, NY Jericho, VT Newport. RI North Haverhill, NH Millerton, NY Brooklyn, NY MA Nathan Moran Jared Levin 2Chris Sams Bob Horn 2Frank Febbraro Mike Hebe Dayton, VA Richmond, VA Baltimore, MD Red Bank, NJ Falls Church, VA New Cumberland, PA SE Kyle Blond Matthew Kolozsvary Andrew Jones Fred Smith Scott Mills 2Jeff Richards Marietta, GA Umatilla, FL Rock Hill, SC Knoxville, TN Pike Road, AL Atlanta, GA NC Sean Hyser John Reiker 2Blake Voges 6Teodoro Ramos 2Chris Scott 4Peter Hanson Normal, IL Saint Charles, IL Santa Claus, IN Berwyn, IL Morrison, IL Minneapolis, MN SC Paul Williams Alex Garza 7Kyle Grieser Blake Wagner Adrian Barron 2Chuck Olinger Tulsa, OK San Antonio, TX Marble Falls, TX Conway, AR Austin, TX Frisco, TX MT Christopher Athey Patrick Valentine 3*Luke Jay Jason Michalak Fred Hankinson Rickey Tolliver Centennial, CO Colorado Springs, CO Littleton, CO Lakewood, CO Colorado Springs, CO Parker, CO NW Beau Behrens Mathieu Signoretty 2Justin Barnhart Jamey Yanik Jason Jablonski 4David Cloninger Spokane Valley, WA Sammamish, WA Portland, OR Sandpoint, ID Wenatchee, WA Bend, OR SW Brandon Reinhard Benjamin Dewitt Jimmy Wills Slater Fletcher Ben Duemler Eric Ronning Lake Tahoe, CA Ventura, CA Hermosa Beach, CA Huntington Beach, CA St Helena, CA Incline Village, NV ------PHYSICALLY CHALLENGE
15-39 SW Les Autres 40+ SW Les Autres 40+ SW Moderate Leg Impairment 40+ NW Les Autres 40+ MT Blind 2 Andrew May Fouad Fattoumy 3 Mike Hicks Darren Smith Michael Stone Dublin, CA Honolulu, HI Fountain Hills, AZ Camas, WA Boulder, CO S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS ------40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60+ Angels Schnuerch 3Dorothy Hamburg 6Annette MacNiven 5Linda Usher Naples, NY Red Hook, NY Wainscott, NY Upton, MA Rosanna Sellers 2Valerie Hardin 5Julia Peck Lynne Collard Fairfax, VA Doylestown, PA Culpeper, VA Gaothersburg, MD Kassi Day Robin Boughton 3Lucia Colbert Ruth Ference 4Charlotte Mahan Asheville, NC Ocala, FL Cordova, TN Rome, GA Lenoir City, TN 3Cheryl Stine 2Heather McNamara 8$*Beverly Enslow Gwen Sarsfield # Bloomington, IN Brighton, MI Metamora, IL Dillsboro, IN denotes number of regional championships * denotes reigning XTERRA USA Champion 2Linda Cole 2Caroline Colonna 6Karen Robertson $ denotes reigning XTERRA World Champion Olive Branch, MS NM Grapevine, TX Sandi Garcia Paula Maresh 2Susan Griffin-Kakliki 7*Cindi Toepel Carol Niemann Denver, CO Littleton, CO Castle Rock, CO Littleton, CO Omaha, NE 3$*Keri Grosse 2Lisa Brummond Robin Smith 4Lois Marquart Leavenworth, WA Canby, OR Bellingham, WA Tacoma, WA Ellen Wallace 3Meiling Yee 8Barbara Peterson 4Lorenn Walker 7$* Kathy Frank Sunnyvale, CA Sunnyvale, CA Berkeley, CA Wailua, HI Santa Cruz, CA REGIONAL CHAMPIONS ------
45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70+ 6Ken Robins 5John King 6Russell Clark 2Stuart Christie 2*Nathaniel Grew Cutchogue, NY Shelburne, VT Scotia, NY Dedham, MA Montpelier, VT Henry Loving Bruce McLaughlin 2Scott Scudamore 2Charlie Redmond Midlothian, VA Royersford, PA Dumfries, VA Demarest, NJ 8Casey Fannin 2Scott Ewing 4Audie Smith William English 3Peter Lilley 6Errol Lassiter Birmingham, AL Destin, FL Knoxville, TN Clemson, SC Charlotte, NC Woodstock, GA 7Jim James David Maclean James Henderson 2Terry Hutchins 5GL Brown Ann Arbor, MI Ludington, MI Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo, MI Ada, MI 7Mike Carter 9Steve Cole Marc Scudamore 2James Dewlen 5Wilburn Powell Austin, TX Olive Branch, MS Albuquerque, NM Stillwater, OK Mt Ida, AR 4Kevin Shelden Peter Dann 2$*Randy Beckner 4David Rakita Breckenridge, CO Eagle, CO Helena, MT Durango, CO Dave Spencer Johnny Baker 2Tjaling Ypma John Campbell William Schubach 3Ron Hill Kirkland, WA Redmond, WA Bellingham, WA Spokane, WA Mercer Island, WA Hayden, ID 9$*Tom Lyons 5Tom Monica 2John Royson 7Kent Robinson Gordon Gould 7Hans Dieben Reno, NV Walnut Creek, CA Albany, CA Reno, NV Woodland, CA Chula Vista, CA ED REGIONAL CHAMPIONS ------
15-39 MW Les Autres 15-39 SE Les Autres 40+ SE Les Autres 40+ SE Moderate Leg Impairment 2* Craig Vogtsberger 2 David Kyle 2 Todd Atkins Paul Leonard Kalamazoo, MI Athens, AL Fayetteville, GA Fayetteville, NC 2010 XTERRA WORLD TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP RACES Date Event Location February 20 XTERRA South Africa Championship Grabouw, Western Cape Dan Hugo and Mari Rabie March 13 XTERRA Saipan Championship Northern Marianas Sam Gardner and Renata Bucher April 3 XTERRA Portugal Championship+ Figueira da Foz Franky Batelier and Renata Bucher April 10 XTERRA New Zealand Championship Rotorua Scott Thorne and Nicola Leary May 30 XTERRA European (Italy) Championship+ Orosei, Sardinia Franky Batelier and Melanie McQuaid July 11 XTERRA France Championship+ Xonrupt - Gerardmer August 7 XTERRA Brazil Championship Angra dos Reis August 7 XTERRA Czech Championship+ Spindleruv Mlyn August 14 XTERRA Germany Championship+ Zittau August 28 XTERRA Japan Championship Marunuma September 4 XTERRA Mexico Championship Valle de Bravo September 5 XTERRA Canada Championship Whistler, B.C. September 11 XTERRA Switzerland Championship+ Prangins September 25 XTERRA USA Championship Ogden, Utah October 24 XTERRA World Championship Makena, Maui, Hawaii
+ XTERRA European Tour events
XTERRA Austria Tour: May 1. Fisching (Styria) // June 5. Döbriach (Carinthia) // June 13. Wels (Upper Austria) // July 24. Kitzbühel (Tirol) July 25. Falkert (Carinthia) // Aug. 1. Goldeck (Carinthia) // Aug. 15. Kollerschlag (Lower Austria) // Sept. 4. Vienna Sept. 12. Wolfgangsee (Salzburg). XTERRA Italian Tour: May 23. Nord Est (Veneto) // May 30. Orosei (Sardinia) // July 26. Avigliana (Piemonte) // August 30. Bolsena (Lazio) October 10. Isola D’Elba (Elba) XTERRA Czech Tour: May 22. O2 zlute lazne (Praha) // June 12. Hostivar (Praha) // June 19. Prachatice // June 26. Hluboka // July 10. Decin July 17 Opava // July 24 Ostrov // July 31 Horni Plana (race of 3 nations) // Aug. 21 Predni (Vyton) // Aug. 28 Melchov // Aug. 28 Hradec Kralove XTERRA Germany Tour: April 15. Cross Duathlon (Schleiden) // July 31. Lander Cross Triathlon (race of 3 nations) // Aug. 14. Zittau Aug. 28. Cross Triathlon (Rhein-Neckar) XTERRA France Tour: May 8. Vire - XTERRA Duathlon // July 11. Xonrupt (Gerardmer) XTERRA Brazil Tour: March 13. Estrade Real // April 10. Itapira // May 23. Teresopolis // June 5. Manaus // Aug 7. Angra XTERRA Canada Tour: August 15. Canmore, Alberta // Sept. 5. Whistler, British Columbia XTERRA South Africa Tour - Jan 30. Buffelspoort Dam, North West Province // February 20. Grabouw, Western Cape // July 8. Pezula, Knysna
40 2010 XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - OCTOBER 24
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Following an action-packed racing season that will span 15 countries with QUALIFYING FOR MAUI more than 100 events, XTERRA will host its 15th XTERRA World Championship in Maui on October 24th. 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 South Africa, Portugal, New Zealand, Italy, Malaysia, France, Brazil, Czech, finishing in one of the 34 qualifying Germany, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Austria, and the United States. 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, and an 11-kilometer the five XTERRA Championship trail run. Series races. There are also a limited Access to this legendary course is permitted once a year - on race day. number of at-large slots available Conditions change radically from year to year, diminishing the advantage to early in the year. repeat competitors, and perpetuating the course's stature as among the most intimidating in the series. DIVISION Men Women Total The maxed-out field is limited to 550 competitors, who represent the best off- 15-19 1 1 2 road, multisport athletes on the planet. It is a "winner take all" race, with one of 20-24 1 1 2 the richest pro purses in multisport at $100,000, and it is awarded solely on the 25-29 2 2 4 basis of the Maui performance. Since this race is a stand-alone event, it offers 30-34 3 2 5 a unique opportunity to competitors. Even those who have had a less than 35-39 3 2 5 stellar season, are given an opportunity to redeem themselves and earn the 40-44 3 2 5 45-49 2 2 4 coveted title of XTERRA World Champion. 50-54 1 1 2 Last year Eneko Llanos from Spain captured the men’s championship and 55-59 1 1 2 Julie Dibens from the UK won the women’s crown for the third year in a row. 60+ NA 1 1 A special prime, the Hawaiian Airlines Double, will pay $2,500 to the man and 60-64 1 NA 1 woman with the fastest combined Hawaii Ironman and XTERRA World 65-69 1 NA 1 Championship time. Only two weeks and a narrow channel of ocean separate 70+ 1 NA 1 the two events, which each year attract a growing number of endurance PC 3 3 6 athletes. In 2009, Spain’s Eneko Llanos won his 4th straight men’s double. Amy Total 23 18 41 Eck from Kailua, HI and Arnaud Bouvier from France won the amateur awards. 41 XTERRA TRAIL RUN SERIES 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 sixth year as a stand-alone set of races outside of the off-road triathlon circuit, the XTERRA Trail Run Series boasts 60 runs in 16 states and several countries, giving runners the opportunity to race their way around the world literally. 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, highlight the 2010 season. The XTERRA Trail Running World Championship will kick off the “greatest Running National Championship returns to Bend, week of running on Earth” for athletes from around the Oregon on September 18 and the XTERRA Trail globe. For competitive runners, $10,000 in prize money will Running World Championship is back at Kualoa Ranch be awarded to the top male and female finishers and racers on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu on December 5. from Xduro events in South Africa, Brazil, New Zealand, Not long ago Bend was named “America’s Best Trail Portugal, the Czech Republic, Italy, and Japan are Running Town” by Outside Magazine, and with its wide expected to come join in the adventure. variety of terrain, mild fall climate, endless miles of pristine The site at Kualoa Ranch on the northeastern side of Oahu trails and a local community full of enthusiasm and support is nothing short of magical. Arguably the most stunning for the race, runners can expect a one-of-a-kind experience landscape in Hawaii, the 4,000 acre working cattle ranch at Nationals. has been the setting for major motion productions such as “The U.S. Trail Run Series is the fastest-growing segment Jurassic Park, Godzilla and LOST. From the steep mountain of XTERRA and the National Championship race is turning cliffs to the sparkling sea, the terrain varies from dense rain- into a really big deal,” said Kiely. “We think Bend is an forest to broad open valleys and from beautiful white sand amazing place to visit and explore, and an ideal venue for beaches to awesome verdant cliff faces. the last race in the series.” This gathering of international trail runners is highlighted There are several regional series in the U.S. - SoCal, by the 21km Xduro but is accompanied by numerous events NorCal, Georgia, Virginia, Philly, South Carolina, North ranging from shorter distance trail runs and kids’ races to an Carolina, Alabama, Arizona, Long Island, New Hamphsire, adventure walk for charity and family entertainment. Ohio and Texas – and each hosts between 3 and 9 races “XTERRA is thrilled with the growth of its Trail Running through the course of the year. The winner of each age Series” said Janet Clark, President of TEAM group in each series earns free entry into the XTERRA Trail Unlimited/XTERRA. 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. 42 2010 XTERRA TRAIL RUN SERIES SCHEDULE
DATE RACE LOCATION DISTANCE/SERIES DESCRIPTOR 1/9 XTERRA Boney Mountain Xduro Newbury Park, CA 6/21km – SoCal Series #3 2/20 XTERRA South Africa Trail Run Grabouw 5/10km - World Tour 2/27 XTERRA Thrill in the Hills Xduro Winder, GA 21/42km – Georgia Series #5 3/7 XTERRA Stillwell Trail Run Syosset, NY 8km – Long Island Series #1 3/12 XTERRA Sunset Trail Run Saipan, CNMI 5/10km - World Tour 3/14 XTERRA Oak Mountain Trail Run Pelham, AL 10km – Alabama Series #3 3/14 XTERRA Black Mountain Trail Run San Diego, CA 5/15km – SoCal Series #6 3/27 XTERRA Chanoko Xduro Granite Bay, CA 21km – NorCal Series #2 4/2 XTERRA Portugal Beach Run Challenge Figueira da Foz 4/8km - World Tour 4/10 XTERRA Roturua Xduro Rotorua 11/21km - World Tour 4/10 XTERRA Bethpage Trail Run Bethpage, NY 5km – Long Island Series #2 4/17 XTERRA Muleshoe Trail Run Spicewood, TX 10/20km – Texas Series #1 4/17 XTERRA Doug Harris Memorial Trail Run Clemson, SC 10km - South Carolina Series #2 4/18 XTERRA Redwood Peak Trail Run Oakland, CA 5/15km – NorCal Series #3 4/24 XTERRA Lake Las Vegas Xduro Henderson, NV 10/21km - America Tour 4/24 XTERRA Vulture’s Knob Trail Run Wooster, OH 11km – Ohio Series #1 4/25 XTERRA Crystal CoveTrail Run Newport, CA 5/17km - SoCal Series #5 5/5 XTERRA Warwick Park Revenge Trail Run Pottstown, PA 5km – Philly Series #1 5/8 XTERRA Malibu Creek Xduro Malibu, CA 6/22km – SoCal Series #7 5/19 XTERRA Hibernia Park Blast Trail Run Coatesville, PA 5km – Philly Series #2 5/22 XTERRA Hargus Lake Trail Run Circleville, OH 7km – Ohio Series #2 5/22 XTERRA Waco Trail Runs Waco, TX 5/20km – Texas Series #2 5/23 XTERRA Veneto Trail Run Veneto, Italy TBA - World Tour 5/29 XTERRA Paris Mountain 15km Trail Run Greenville, SC 15km – South Carolina Series #3 5/29 XTERRA Italy Xduro Sardinia 5/21km - World Tour 5/30 XTERRA Mission Gorge Trail Run San Diego, CA 5/15km – SoCal Series #4 6/2 XTERRA Warwick Park Ruckus Trail Run Pottstown, PA 5km – Philly Series #3 6/5 XTERRA Deep South Trail Run Jackson, GA 15km – Georgia Series #6 6/6 XTERRA Stillwell Trail Run Syosset, NY 8km – Long Island Series #3 6/12 XTERRA Mud Run Pelham, AL 5/10/21km – Alabama Series #4 6/12 XTERRA Marin Headlands Xduro San Francisco, CA 6/21km – NorCal Series #4 6/16 XTERRA Hibernia Park Challenge Trail Run Coatesville, PA 8km – Philly Series #4 6/19 XTERRA Richmond Xduro Richmond, VA 21km - America Tour 6/26 XTERRA Chapin Forest Trail Run Kirtland, OH 8km – Ohio Series #3 7/8 XTERRA Brazil Night Trail Run Angra dos Reis 9km - World Tour 7/10 XTERRA Mohican Trail Run Loudonville, OH 18km - Ohio Series #4 7/11 XTERRA Montauk Trail Run Montauk, NY 5km - Long Island Series #4 7/18 XTERRA Bear Creek Xduro Macungie, PA 10/21km – Philly Series #5 7/18 XTERRA Beech Mountain Trail Run Beech Mountain, NC TBA - North Carolina Series #1 7/26 XTERRA Avigliana Trail Run Avigliana, Italy TBA - World Tour 7/31 XTERRA Tsali Trail Run Robbinsville, NC 6/13/18km – North Carolina Series #2 8/7 XTERRA STOAKED Trail Run Hanover, NH 16km - America Tour 8/14 XTERRA Paris Mountain 7km Trail Run Greenville, SC 7km – South Carolina Series #4 8/21 XTERRA Lake Placid Trail Run Lake Placid, NY 5/10km - America Tour 8/21 XTERRA Oak Hill Trail Run Boston Township, OH 8km – Ohio Series #5 8/21 XTERRA Austin Trail Run Austin, TX 5/18km – Texas Series #4 8/22 XTERRA Colonel Francis Trail Run Charlotte, NC TBA – North Carolina Series #3 8/29 XTERRA Japan Xduro Marunuma 27km - World Tour 8/30 XTERRA Bolsena Trail Run Bolsena, Italy TBA - World Tour 9/5 XTERRA Fisher Farm Trail Run Davidson, NC 8/16km – North Carolina Series #4 9/18 XTERRA Trail Running National Championship Bend, OR 5/10/21km 9/19 XTERRA Cheaha State Park Trail Run Delta, AL 10km – Alabama Series #1-2011 9/25 XTERRA Wheeler Canyon Xduro Ogden, UT 21km - America Tour 9/25 XTERRA Harbins Park Trail Run Dacula, GA TBA - Georgia Series #1 - 2011 10/2 XTERRA Fall Fitness Trail Run Buford, GA 5km – Georgia Series #2 - 2011 10/3 XTERRA Point Mugu Trail Run Malibu, CA 11/18km - SoCal Series #1 10/9 XTERRA Marathon of Trail Races Colorado Springs, CO 5/21/42km – Colorado Series #1 2011 10/10 XTERRA Isola D’Elba Trail Run Elba, Italy TBA - World Tour 10/23 XTERRA Makena Beach Trail Run Makena, Maui, HI 5/10km - World Tour 10/24 XTERRA Monte Sano Trail Run Huntsville, AL 15km – Alabama Series #2-2011 11/6 XTERRA Paris Mountain 11km Trail Run Greenville, SC 11km – South Carolina Series #1 – 2011 11/6 XTERRA Battle at Big Creek Trail Run Roswell, GA 7/15km – Georgia Series #2 - 2011 11/14 XTERRA Oak Mountain Trail Run Pelham, AL 10km - Alabama Series #3 - 2011 11/25 XTERRA Topanga Turkey Trot Trail Run Los Angeles, CA 5/10/15km - SoCal Series #2 12/4 XTERRA Victoria Bryant Trail Run Royston, GA 5/10km - Georgia Series #4 - 2011 12/5 XTERRA Trail Running World Championship Oahu, HI 5/10/21km 12/12 XTERRA Crystal Cove Trail Run Laguna Beach, CA 5/17km - SoCal Series #3 - 2011 TENTATIVE AS OF 4.12.10 - Learn more at xterratrailrun.com or call toll-free to 877-XTERRA-1 43 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 thought why 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 Shows multiple 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."
44 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 lifestyle a movement.
And look at what XTERRA has become
- From that one race in 1996 to 100+ in 15 countries in a 14-year span including a 65-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..
- 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 60 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.
- 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.
- We created our very own quarterly magazine, The XTERRA Planet, to keep our membership connected and show- case the amazing athletes and photography we’ve collected through the years.
- And, XTERRA is just 14 years old...
45 TEAM UNLIMITED
TEAM Unlimited is a Hawaii-based television events and marketing company, founded in 1988. It owns and produces XTERRA, and in 2010 there will be more than 100 off-road triathlon events held in 15 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 60-race worldwide Trail Running Series with National and World Championship races, 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. 2010: More than 100 XTERRA off-road triathlon races and 60+ 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.
46 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.
47 2009 XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TOP PRO MEN Pl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse 1 Conrad Stoltz 35 Stellenbosch, South Africa 1:54:57 100 $1,800 2 Josiah Middaugh 30 Vail, Colorado 1:55:19 90 $1,250 3 Nico Lebrun 35 Digne-les-Bains, France 1:55:44 82 $800 4 Mike Vine 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 1:57:14 75 $500 5 Dan Hugo 23 Stellenbosch, South Africa 1:57:27 69 $400 6 Brian Smith 33 Gunnison, Colorado 1:57:33 63 $300 7 Ryan DeCook 28 Rochester, Michigan 2:01:26 58 $200 8 Craig Evans 31 Spring Hill, Tennessee 2:05:57 53 9 Will Kelsay 27 Boulder, Colorado 2:07:20 49 10 Seth Wealing 30 Boulder, Colorado 2:08:37 45 Also: Matt Boobar (41), Chris Newell (37)
TOP PRO WOMEN Pl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse 1 Melanie McQuaid 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:13:01 100 $1,800 2 Shonny Vanlandingham 39 Durango, Colorado 2:14:32 90 $1,250 3 Danelle Kabush 34 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:15:55 82 $800 4 Jenny Smith 36 Westport, New Zealand 2:19:07 75 $500 5 Sari Anderson 30 Carbondale, Colorado 2:23:00 69 $400 6 Rebecca Dussault 28 Crested Butte, Colorado 2:26:32 63 $300 7 Erin Kummer 24 Boulder, Colorado 2:37:28 58 $200 8 Alexendra Borrelly 33 Digne-les-Bains, France 2:41:29 53
TOP SPLITS Fastest swim (time taken out of transition): Seth Wealing (12:16), Brandyn Roark Gray (13:47) Fastest mountain bike: Conrad Stoltz (1:01:44), Melanie McQuaid (1:13:16) Fastest trail run: Nico Lebrun (36:53), Danelle Kabush (40:58)
XTERRA ATLANTIC CUP CHAMPIONS (FEMALE) XTERRA ATLANTIC CUP CHAMPIONS (MALE AGE GROUP) Division Name Time Hometown Division Name Time Hometown 20 - 24 Sara Hanson 2:49:02 Blacksburg, VA 15 - 19 Carson Hogge 2:22:51 Richmond, VA 25 - 29 Suzie Snyder 2:37:49 Wallingford, CT 20 - 24 Jared Levin 2:36:47 Richmond, VA 30 - 34 Brandyn Roark Gray 2:33:56 Aztec, NM 25 - 29 Andrew Jones 2:18:50 Rock Hill, SC 35 - 39 Kathleen Coutinho 2:37:43 Fairfax Station, VA 30 - 34 Kristoffer Nielsen 2:11:24 North Haverhill, NH 40 - 44 Missy Grant 3:20:44 Raleigh, NC 35 - 39 Frank Febbraro 2:13:37 Falls Church, VA 45 - 49 Valerie Hardin 2:53:10 Doylestown, PA 40 - 44 Eric Sorensen 2:17:04 Falls Church, VA 50 - 54 Julia Peck 3:29:20 Culpeper, VA 45 - 49 Mark Rudder 2:20:35 Atlanta, GA 55-59 Vicky Carter 4:08:42 Satellite Beach, FL 50 - 54 Greg Seaman 2:33:08 Brighton, MI 55 - 59 Henry Hauenstein 3:06:42 Peninsula, OH 60 - 64 Tom Doyle 3:20:16 Midlothian, VA 65-69 Peter Lilley 3:32:53 Charlotte, NC 70+ Nathaniel Grew 4:09:56 Puerto Rico
48 2008 XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TOP 15 PRO MEN Pl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts 1 Josiah Middaugh 29 Vail, Colorado 2:02:51 $2,500 100 2 Dan Hugo 23 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:03:15 $2,000 90 3 Tyler Johnson 28 Chester, Connecticut 2:03:42 $1,500 82 4 Andrew Noble 42 Gold Coast, Australia 2:05:44 $1,200 75 5 Craig Evans 30 Spring Hill, Tennessee 2:07:03 $900 69 6 Ryan Ignatz 29 Boulder, Colorado 2:07:12 $700 63 7 Rom Akerson 24 Tambor, Costa Rica 2:07:28 $500 58 8 Kelly Guest 31 Vancouver, B.C., Canada 2:07:39 $350 53 9 Dominic Gillen 30 Milford, Connecticut 2:08:33 $250 49 10 Ryan DeCook 27 Rochester, Michigan 2:09:21 $200 45 Also receiving points: Mark Leishman ($150, 41), Seth Wealing ($100, 37), Mike Vine (34), Will Kelsay (31), Trevor Glavin (28).
TOP 15 PRO WOMEN Pl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts 1 Melanie McQuaid 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:18:45 $2,500 100 2 Jenny Smith 34 Westport, New Zealand 2:23:06 $2,000 90 3 Shonny Vanlandingham 38 Durango, Colorado 2:23:12 $1,500 82 4 Candy Angle 37 Weymouth, Massachusetts 2:24:54 $1,200 75 5 Danelle Kabush 33 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:25:46 $900 69 6 Kristy Lanier 37 Marlinton, West Virginia 2:26:00 $700 63 7 Lesley Paterson 28 Stirling, Scotland 2:27:53 $500 58 8 Marion Summerer 26 Freiburg, Germany 2:29:39 $350 53 9 Nic Leary 24 Palmerston, New Zealand 2:32:06 49 10 Jenny Tobin 39 Boise, Idaho 2:32:08 45 Also receiving points: Amber Monforte (41), Christine Jeffrey (37), Emma Garrard (34), Sara Tarkington (31), Alisha Lion
TOP SPLITS Fastest 0.93-mile river swim (time taken out of transition): Dan Hugo (14:41), Christine Jeffrey (15:48) Fastest 17.2-mile mountain bike: Tyler Johnson (1:10:01), Melanie McQuaid (1:18:34) Fastest 6.2-mile trail run: Ryan Ignatz (36:29), Danelle Kabush (42:42) XTERRA EAST CHAMPS (FEMALE BY DIV.) XTERRA EAST CHAMPS (MALE BY DIV.) DivisionName Time Hometown DivisionName Time Hometown 15 - 19 Sarah Carter 4:21:33 Mattituck, NY 15 - 19 Matus Kriska 2:34:45 Mt. Airy, NC 20 - 24 Erin Kummer 2:46:07 Boulder, CO 20 - 24 Ian Sullivan 2:22:05 Jericho, VT 25 - 29 Michelle Lindsay 2:47:29 Blacksburg, VA 25 - 29 Brian Barrett 2:23:39 Mesa, AZ 30 - 34 Denelle Grant 2:47:12 Charlottesville, VA 30 - 34 James Walsh 2:15:21 Carlsbad, CA 35 - 39 Laura Home 2:47:25 Santa Cruz, CA 35 - 39 Matt Boobar 2:20:33 Plymouth, NH 40 - 44 Kate Lucas 2:54:00 Richmond, VA 40 - 44 Scott Zavack 2:30:08 Los Gatos, CA 45 - 49 Valerie Hardin 3:00:03 Doylestown, PA 45 - 49 Jim James 2:25:26 Ann Arbor, MI 50 - 54 Annette Macniven 3:19:25 Wainscott, NY 50 - 54 Daniel Nolan 2:26:36 Chapel Hill, NC 55 - 59 Don Morrison 3:03:00 W. Brandywine, PA * TOP AMATEURS 60 - 64 Tom Doyle 3:10:46 Midlothian, VA 65 - 69 Peter Lilley 3:31:46 Charlotte, NC 70+ Nathaniel Grew 4:04:39 Costa Rica PC Rich Ingram 3:13:02 Dahlonega, GA
49 2007 XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
June 17, 2007 - For the third straight year Conrad Stoltz and Jamie Whitmore won their respective pro divisions at the XTERRA East Championship in Richmond. In classic Richmond tradition the race started in concert with the rumbling sound of a CSX freight train rolling on the tracks overhead.
TOP PRO MEN Pl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts 1 Conrad Stoltz 33 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:05:47 $2,500 100 2 Seth Wealing 28 Boulder, Colorado 2:07:40 $2,000 90 3 Mike Vine 34 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:07:47 $1,500 82 4 Josiah Middaugh 28 Vail, Colorado 2:09:21 $1,200 75 5 Tyler Johnson 27 Chester, Connecticut 2:10:00 $900 69 6 Craig Evans 29 Nashville, Tennessee 2:12:26 $700 63 7 Jimmy Archer 34 Boulder, Colorado 2:12:35 $500 58 8 Ryan Ignatz 28 Boulder, Colorado 2:13:30 $350 53 9 Andrew Noble 41 Gold Coast, Australia 2:16:31 $250 49 10 Luke Way 25 Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2:16:39 $200 45
Also receiving points: Ryan DeCook ($150, 41), Cody Waite ($100, 37), Mark Leishman (34), Will Kelsay (31), Ryan Kelly (28)
TOP PRO WOMEN Pl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts 1 Jamie Whitmore 31 Somerset, California 2:23:17 $2,500 100 2 Melanie McQuaid 34 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:25:25 $2,000 90 3 Jennifer Smith 34 Westport, New Zealand 2:29:13 $1,500 82 4 Candy Angle 37 Weymouth, Massachusetts 2:34:37 $1,200 75 5 Amber Monforte 29 Reno, Nevada 2:35:15 $900 69 6 Kristy Lanier 38 Marlinton, West Virginia 2:39:24 $700 63
Fastest 1k Swim (0.62 Miles): Craig Evans (16:02), Candy Angle (18:31) Fastest 27k Bike (16.8 Miles): Conrad Stoltz (1:10:39), Melanie McQuaid (1:18:55) Fastest 10k Run (6.2 Miles): Seth Wealing (36:11), Jamie Whitmore (43:45)
AGE GROUP CHAMPS ------XTERRA SOUTHEAST CHAMPS (MALE BY DIV.) Division Name Time Hometown XTERRA SOUTHEAST CHAMPS (FEMALE BY DIV.) 15 - 19 Karl Kahsar 2:27:41 Richmond, VA Division Name Time Hometown 20 - 24 Ian Sullivan 2:25:17 Jericho, VT 15 - 19 Becca Finley 3:12:21 Johnston, IA 25 - 29 Trevor Glavin 2:22:56 Salinas, CA 20 - 24 Sara Hanson 3:09:53 Blacksburg, VA 30 - 34 Anthony Snoble 2:26:49 Selden, NY 25 - 29 Marion Summerer 2:36:46 Honolulu, HI 35 - 39 Matt Boobar 2:19:25 Plymouth, NH 30 - 34 Allison Hardy 2:55:17 Arden, NC 40 - 44 Mark Junkermann 2:28:17 Richmond, VA 35 - 39 Kate Lucas 3:04:25 Richmond, VA 45 - 49 Jim James 2:25:46 Ann Arbor, MI 40 - 44 Mara Fronhofer 3:08:31 Argyle, NY 50 - 54 Scott Ewing 2:34:05 Destin, FL 45 - 49 Andrea Wagner 3:21:51 Richmond, VA 55 - 59 Don Morrison 3:18:32 W. Brandywine, PA 50 - 54 Annette Macniven 3:31:22 Wainscott, NY 60 - 64 Peter Lilley 3:40:53 Charlotte, NC 55 - 59 Vicky Carter 5:05:25 Satellite Beach, FL 65+ John Deeter 4:56:14 Richmond, VA PC Willie Stewart 3:06:15 Redlands, CA
50 2006 XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Sunday, June 18, 2006 – Conrad Stoltz and Jamie Whitmore won their respective pro divisions at the 8th annual XTERRA East Championship on a hot and sunny afternoon in Richmond, Virginia. It's the second straight year those two have come out on top, and the third time Whitmore has won in Richmond (she also won in 2003).
TOP 15 PRO MEN Pl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts 1 Conrad Stoltz 32 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:02:42 $2,500 100 2 Brent McMahon 25 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:03:51 $2,000 90 3 Nicolas LeBrun 32 Digne, France 2:05:57 $1,500 82 4 Andrew Noble 40 Gold Coast, Australia 2:06:40 $1,200 75 5 Dominic Gillen 28 South Royalton, Vermont 2:07:22 $900 69 6 Brian Astell 25 Hampstead, New Hampshire 2:07:56 $700 63 7 Seth Wealing 27 Boulder, Colorado 2:08:15 $500 58 8 Justin Thomas 31 Fairfax, Virginia 2:08:37 $350 53 9 Brian Smith 31 Gunnison, Colorado 2:09:00 $250 49 10 Ryan Ignatz 27 Boulder, Colorado 2:12:39 $200 45 Also receiving points: (Jimmy Archer, $150, 41), (Ryan DeCook, $100, 37), (Amon Pease, 34), (Jim Vance, 31), (Tim Snow, 28)
TOP 15 PRO WOMEN Pl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts 1 Jamie Whitmore 30 Somerset, California 2:19:38 $2,500 100 2 Melanie McQuaid 32 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:21:01 $2,000 90 3 Candy Angle 36 Weymouth, Massachusetts 2:25:48 $1,500 82 4 Janae Pritchett 29 Crested Butte, Colorado 2:30:44 $1,200 75 5 Danelle Kabush 31 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:31:12 $900 69 6 Jenny Tobin 37 Boise, Idaho 2:33:51 $700 63 7 Melissa Thomas 36 Boulder, Colorado 2:35:12 $500 58 8 Ingrid Rolles 33 Cape Town, South Africa 2:36:29 $350 53 9 Amber Monforte 28 Reno, Nevada 2:39:51 $250 49 10 Nicole Newton 32 San Diego, California 2:55:58 $200 45 Also receiving points: (Jennifer Perez, $150, 41)
Fastest 1k Swim (0.62 Miles): Brent McMahon (14:08), Candy Angle (16:24) Fastest 27k Bike (16.8 Miles): Conrad Stoltz (1:10:56), Melanie McQuaid (1:20:11) Fastest 10k Run (6.2 Miles): Seth Wealing (35:13), Jamie Whitmore (41:03)
XTERRA EAST CHAMPS (FEMALE BY DIV.) XTERRA EAST CHAMPS (MALE BY DIV.) Division Name Time Hometown Division Name Time Hometown 15 - 19 Sara Hanson 3:17:17 McLean, Virginia 15 - 19 Chris Pickerell 2:33:00 Harrisonburg, Virginia 20 - 24 Marne Smiley 3:07:40 Ann Arbor, Michigan 20 - 24 Kent Finley 2:34:49 Johnstown, Iowa 25 - 29 Amy Bennett 3:01:02 Kailua, Hawaii 25 - 29 Peter Baker 2:29:02 Brookfield, Connecticut 30 - 34 Allison Hardy 2:48:31 Arden, North Carolina 30 - 34 Courtney Cardenas 2:24:36 Somerset, California 35 - 39 Kathleen Coutinho 2:53:21 Fairfax Station, Virginia 35 - 39 Eric Sorensen 2:27:54 Falls Church, VA 40 - 44 Ellen Sauter 3:16:38 Powell, Ohio 40 - 44 Mark Junkermann 2:22:26 Richmond, Virginia 45 - 49 Valerie Hardin 3:07:25 Doylestown, PA 45 - 49 Jim James 2:22:57 Ann Arbor, Michigan * TOP AMATEURS 50 - 54 Steve Cole 2:54:26 Olive Branch, MS 55 - 59 Kent Robison 2:56:34 Reno, Nevada 60 - 64 Jim Donaldson 4:09:54 Sylvania, OH 65+ John Stover 3:35:38 Jackson, Mississippi
51 2005 XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TOP 15 PRO MEN Pl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts 1 Conrad Stoltz 31 Stellenbosch, South Africa 1:59:42 $2,500 100 2 Brent McMahon 24 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:04:13 $2,000 90 3 Olivier Marceau 32 Cannes, France 2:05:22 $1,500 82 4 Seth Wealing 26 Boulder, Colorado 2:05:41 $1,200 75 5 Andrew Noble 37 Gold Coast, Australia 2:05:55 $900 69 6 Justin Thomas 30 Fairfax, Virginia 2:06:40 $700 7 Jason Chalker 30 Canberra, Australia 2:07:08 $500 58 8 Mike Vine 31 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:07:36 $350 53 9 Kelly Guest 28 Vancouver, B.C., Canada 2:08:32 $250 49 10 Josiah Middaugh 25 Vail, Colorado 2:09:47 $200 45 Also receiving points: John Koenig (41), Jimmy Archer (37), Will Kelsay (34), Jim Vance (31), Brian Astell (28).
TOP 12 PRO WOMEN Pl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts 1 Jamie Whitmore 29 Elk Grove, California 2:19:12 $2,500 100 2 Melanie McQuaid 31 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:19:48 $2,000 90 3 Candy Angle 35 Weymouth, Massachusetts 2:24:54 $1,500 82 4 Jessica Harrison 27 Perpignan, France 2:30:57 $1,200 75 5 Renata Bucher 27 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:31:10 $900 69 6 Melissa Thomas 35 Boulder, Colorado 2:32:54 $700 63 7 Jen Tobin 35 Boise, Idaho 2:34:45 $500 58 8 Ingrid Rolles 32 Cape Town, South Africa 2:35:20 $350 53 9 Danelle Kabush 30 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:36:12 49 10 Nicole Newton 31 San Diego, California 2:44:51 45 Also receiving points: Jimena Florit (41), Kristy Mantz (37).
Fastest 800-meter Swim (0.5 Miles): Brent McMahon (11:41), Jessica Harrison (12:34) Fastest 27k Bike (16.8 Miles): Conrad Stoltz (1:08:30), Melanie McQuaid (1:19:55) Fastest 9.5k Run (6 Miles): Tim Menoher (37:50), Jamie Whitmore (43:52)
XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONS (MALE AGE GROUP) XTERRA EAST CHAMPION (FEMALE) Division Name Time Hometown Division Name Time Hometown 15 - 19 James Lascara 2:29:34 Charlotte, NC 15 - 19 Kylie Krauss 3:06:16 Bay Village, OH 20 - 24 Ryan Kelly 2:22:20 Concord, NH 20 - 24 Erin Olafsen 3:03:12 North Sutton, NH 25 - 29 Craig Evans 2:10:31 Spring Hill, TN 25 - 29 Emily Bashton 3:19:16 Richmond, VA 30 - 34 Tim Menoher 2:20:05 Erlanger, KY 30 - 34 Kylie Kavanagh 3:02:57 Winston Salem, NC 35 - 39 Michael Nahom 2:16:37 New Milford, CT 35 - 39 Karen Lefebre 2:56:48 Big Sky, MT 40 - 44 Jim James 2:22:42 Ann Arbor, MI 40 - 44 Linda Lindsay 3:03:28 Petaluma, CA 45 - 49 Howard Jones 2:36:55 Fairfield, CA 45 - 49 Jill Wiest 3:33:36 Lykens, PA 50 - 54 Ian Davidson, Jr. 2:27:40 Clemson, SC 50 - 54 Libby Harrow 3:53:20 Vero Beach, FL 55 - 59 Charlie Redmond 3:32:08 Demarest, NJ 55 - 59 Linda Uscher 4:13:06 Upton, MA 60 - 64 Joe Amato 3:32:18 Ellicott City, MD * TOP AMATEURS
52 2004 XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
RICHMOND, VA (June 13, 2004) – In his XTERRA debut Sylvain Dodet, a 30-year-old from Antibes, France ran away with the 6th Annual Nissan Xterra East Championship title in Richmond, Virginia, edging two-time XTERRA World Champ Conrad Stoltz by just under a minute. In the women’s race reigning XTERRA World Champ Melanie McQuaid (31, of Victoria, B.C., Canada) defeated defending Richmond champ Jamie Whitmore by two minutes.
- - -TOP 10 PRO MEN - - - Place Name Age Hometown Time Purse Points 1 Sylvain Dodet 30 Antibes, France 2:01:04 $2,500 100 2 Conrad Stoltz 30 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:01:59 $2,000 90 3 Nicolas LeBrun 31 Villeneuve-Loubet, France 2:03:34 $1,500 82 4 Dominic Gillen 26 Washington, Connecticut 2:03:43 $1,200 75 5 Justin Thomas 29 Fairfax, Virginia 2:05:04 $900 69 6 Andrew Noble 38 Gold Coast, Australia 2:06:03 $700 63 7 Josiah Middaugh 25 Vail, Colorado 2:06:34 $500 58 8 Francisco Serrano 23 Garza Garcia, Mexico 2:06:54 $350 53 9 John Koenig 34 Phoenix, Arizona 2:07:20 $250 49 10 Kerry Classen 31 Bend, Oregon 2:07:55 $200 45
- - -TOP 10 PRO WOMEN - - - Place Name Age Hometown Time Purse Points 1 Melanie McQuaid 31 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:19:03 $2,500 100 2 Jamie Whitmore 28 Elk Grove, California 2:21:06 $2,000 90 3 Candy Angle 34 Weymouth, Massachusetts 2:22:57 $1,500 82 4 Lynley Allison 31 Auckland, New Zealand 2:30:18 $1,200 75 5 Melissa Thomas 34 Boulder, Colorado 2:32:55 $900 69 6 Chantal Knapp 38 Louisville, Colorado 2:40:26 $700 63 7 Dellys Franke 27 Smiths Gully, Australia 2:41:49 $500 58 8 Kristy Mantz 33 Portsmouth, Virginia 2:42:12 $350 53 9 Nicole Deboom 31 Lyons, Colorado 2:42:51 49 10 Allison Hardy 30 Arden, North Carolina 2:43:38 45
Fastest 1k Swim (0.62 Miles): Sylvain Dodet (16:20), Nicole DeBoom (18:03) Fastest 27k Bike (16.8 Miles): Conrad Stoltz (1:08:13), Melanie McQuaid (1:16:48) Fastest 10k Run (6.2 Miles): Sylvain Dodet (34:01), Nicole DeBoom (39:37)
XTERRA East Female Age Group Champs XTERRA East Male Age Group Champs Division Name Hometown Division Name Hometown 15 - 19 Kalyn English Canyon Country, C 15 - 19 Kent Finley West Carrollton, OH 20 - 24 Joanne Fitzpatrick Harrisonburg, VA 20 - 24 Ryan Decook Rochester, MI 25 - 29 Becky Bashton Mechanicsville, VA 25 - 29 Craig Evans Franklin, TN 30 - 34 Laura Home Santa Cruz, CA 30 - 34 Tim Menoher Erlanger, KY 35 - 39 Mary Misiaszek Monson, MA 35 - 39 Michael Halstead Stone Ridge, NY 40 - 44 Val Hardin Doylestown, PA 40 - 44 Tom Lyons Reno, NV 45 - 49 Barbara Peterson Berkeley, CA 45 - 49 Tom Monica Walnut Creek, CA 50 - 54 Vianna Zimbel Glastonbury, CT 50 - 54 James Dalton Salem, VA 55 - 59 Kent Robison Reno, NV 60+ Errol Lassiter Woodstock, GA * Top Amateur Male and Female
53 2003 XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TOP 10 PRO MEN Place Name Age Hometown Time Purse Points 1 Nicolas LeBrun 29 Villeneuve-Loubet, France 2:08:38 $2,200 100 2 Conrad Stoltz 29 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:10:27 $1,700 92 3 Dominic Gillen 25 Washington, Connecticut 2:12:23 $1,200 82 4 Justin Thomas 27 Fairfax, Virginia 2:14:23 $800 75 5 Tyler Johnson 23 Chester, Connecticut 2:15:52 $600 69 6 Jimmy Archer 30 Boulder, Colorado 2:15:54 $400 63 7 Bryan Rhodes 30 Taupo, New Zealand 2:16:58 $300 58 8 Jason Chalker 28 Sydney, Australia 2:19:48 $250 53 9 Josiah Middaugh 24 Vail, Colorado 2:22:48 $200 49 10 Ryan Mayne 24 Noosa, Australia 2:23:46 $150 45 Also receiving points: Brian Hughes (41), John Koenig (37), Michael Simpson (34), Lewis Elliot (31), and Brent Reugamer (28).
TOP 10 PRO WOMEN Place Name Age Hometown Time Purse Points 1 Jaime Whitmore 26 Elk Grove, California 2:31:08 $2,200 100 2 Melanie McQuaid 30 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:33:01 $1,700 92 3 Candy Angle 34 Weymouth, Massachusetts 2:33:46 $1,200 82 4 Karen Masson 35 Atlanta, Georgia 2:39:27 $800 75 5 Anke Erlank 25 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:39:53 $600 69 6 Shari Kain 38 Cupertino, California 2:40:10 $400 63 7 Katherine Zambrana 25 Steamboat Springs, Colorado 2:43:30 $300 58 8 Raeleigh Rogers 34 Canberra, Australia 2:44:51 - 53 9 Jenny Tobin 35 Boise, Idaho 2:45:34 - 49 10 Marjan Huizing 35 Oosterhesseien, Netherlands 2:45:45 - 45 Also receiving points: Linda Gabor (41), Cherie Touchette (37), Kristy Mantz (34), Sarah Kerlin (31), and Jari Kirkland (28).
Fastest 5k Run (3.1 Miles): Nicolas LeBrun/Conrad Stoltz (18:28), Candy Angle (21:35) Fastest 27k Bike (16.8 Miles): Tyler Johnson (1:11:37), Jamie Whitmore (1:21:38) Fastest 10k Run (6.2 Miles): Michael Nahom (35:55), Marjan Huizing (43:54)
XTERRA East Male Age Group Champs XTERRA East Female Age Group Champs Division Name Hometown Time Division Name Hometown Time 15 - 19 David Velez San Juan, PR 2:45:06 15 - 19 Suzanne Pinckney Richmond, VA 4:01:46 20 - 24 Matthew Thompson Springfield, VA 2:33:49 20 - 24 Rebecca Bashton Mechanicsville, VA 2:51:49 25 - 29 Scott Gray Jonestown, PA 2:29:12 25 - 29 Sage Grossi Scottsdale, AZ 3:01:41 30 - 34 Tim Menoher Erlanger, KY 2:20:50 30 - 34 Kathy Coutinho Springfield, VA 3:10:33 35 - 39 Mark Junkermann Richmond, VA 2:24:22 35 - 39 Rhonda Patterson San Diego, CA 3:26:30 40 - 44 Tom Lyons Reno, NV 2:26:44 40 - 44 Marie Rumohr Fairfax, VA 4:56:15 45 - 49 Steve Cole Olive Branch, MS 2:59:35 45 - 49 Annette MacNiven Wayne Scott, NY 4:10:18 50 - 54 Myron Baker Rosendale, NY 3:10:51 50 - 54 Libby Harrow Vero Beach, FL 4:18:08 55 - 59 William Bashton Mechanicsville, VA 3:54:25 * Top Amateur Female 60+ Errol Lassiter Woodstock, GA 3:37:06 * Top Amateur Male
54 1999-2002 XTERRA EAST CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
2002 RICHMOND CHAMPIONS 2001 RICHMOND CHAMPIONS
Division Name (Overall place) Time Division Name (Overall place) Time Men’s Pro Nicolas LeBrun (1st) 2:08:04 Men’s Pro Mike Vine (1st) 1:58:10 Women’s Pro Anke Erlank (16th) 2:25:58 Women’s Pro Jody Mielke (28th) 2:20:28
Age Group Name (Overall place) Time Age Group Name (Overall place) Time Men 15-19 Jeremy Chandler (57th) 2:48:04 Men 15-19 Pearce Creasman (75th) 2:36:40 Men 20-24 Josiah Middaugh (21st) 2:28:48 Men 20-24 Logan Wealing (20th) 2:15:29 Men 25-29 Matt Boobar (23rd) 2:29:58 Men 25-29 Andy Kinley (18th) 2:14:42 Men 30-34 Romolo Forcino (17th) 2:26:17 Men 30-34 Brian Carrigan (35th) 2:24:35 Men 35-39 Todd Scott (20th) 2:28:39 Men 35-39 Todd Scott (32nd) 2:21:23 Men 40-44 Tom Lyons (22nd) 2:28:53 Men 40-44 Casey Fannin (34th) 2:24:02 Men 45-49 Steve Cole (72nd) 2:53:53 Men 45-49 Steve Cole (79th) 2:38:10 Men 50-54 Ron Magee (113th) 3:11:25 Men 50-54 Myron Baker (141st) 2:57:44 Men 55-59 Joe Amato (149th) 3:24:23 Men 55-59 Edward Parchaiski (157th) 3:04:08 Men 60+ Kurt Truax (154th) 3:28:19 Women 20-24 Kara Coolbaugh (116th) 2:49:02 Women 20-24 Farleigh Fitzgerald (114th) 3:11:31 Women 25-29 Catherine Phillips (81st) 2:38:26 Women 25-29 Nicole Newton (99th) 3:05:16 Women 30-34 Kathleen Coutinho (122nd) 2:50:32 Women 30-34 Kathleen Coutinho (96th) 3:03:35 Women 35-39 Leslie Fedon (137th) 2:55:46 Women 35-39 Andrea Wagner (169th) 3:33:06 Women 40-44 Valerie Hardin (143rd) 2:58:17 Women 40-44 Valerie Hardin (97th) 3:03:50 Women 50-54 Susi Chandler (262nd) 3:41:04 Women 45-49 Barbara Peterson (109th) 3:09:53 Women 50-54 Lois Marquart (214th) 4:00:27
2000 RICHMOND CHAMPIONS 1999 RICHMOND CHAMPIONS
Division Name (Overall place) Time Division Name (Overall place) Time Men's Pro Michael Tobin (1st) 2:10:51 Men's Pro Michael Tobin (1st) 2:08:54 Women's Pro Kerstin Weule (17th) 2:36:23 Women's Pro Jody Mielke (14th) 2:36:50
Age Group Name (Overall place) Time Age Group Name (Overall place) Time Men 15-19 Pearce Creasman (79th) 3:23:31 Men 15-19 Pearce Creasman (50th) 3:22:58 Men 20-24 Mark Cockrell (18th) 2:37:39 Men 20-24 Brian Hughes (11th) 2:28:51 Men 25-29 Peter Fixler (16th) 2:35:33 Men 25-29 Brian Hillard (33rd) 3:04:08 Men 30-34 Chris Newell (26th) 2:43:57 Men 30-34 Timothy Covington (8th) 2:26:05 Men 35-39 Todd Scott (21st) 2:40:41 Men 35-39 Dennis Fox (25th) 2:50:38 Men 40-44 Eric Wilkins (34th) 2:48:55 Men 40-44 John King (39th) 3:14:06 Men 45-49 James Dalton (56th) 3:07:43 Men 50-54 Thomas Waldrop 3:33:49 Men 50-54 Alan Clark (106th) 3:34:40 Men 60+ Gene White 4:51:15 Men 55-59 John Deeter (127th) 3:44:41 Women 20-24 Dawn Nida 4:44:48 Women 20-24 Katherine Zambrana (37th) 2:51:55 Women 25-29 Kimberly Theodore 3:21:49 Women 25-29 Windy Hutchings (82nd) 3:24:03 Women 30-34 Kathleen Kinsey 4:00:38 Women 30-34 Sutton Simmons (184th) 4:25:20 Women 35-39 Theresa Morningstar 3:11:28 Women 35-39 Theresa Morningstar (54th) 3:06:26 55