Life Time Series Triathlon Minneapolis

Hi Everyone,

I raced the the first race of the Life Time Triathlon Series in Minneapolis yesterday. Its the equal second biggest race in terms of prize money so all the good guys came out to play even though the olympics are just 5 weeks away. I ended up finishing 9th which I was pretty happy about. I swam well in the front pack with only Andy Potts of america up the road. It was the best I've felt on the bike in a race since I've been over here although I started hurting towards the end when everyone started attacking. It's meant to be a non drafting race but there was plenty of drafting out there. The I ran as fast as I could on the day to finish in 9th position and in the money which is even better!! Simon Whitfield of Canada won the race (2000 Sydney Olympics Champion). So overall I was happy considering that was my first time I've done that race. I've learnt a few things for next year that I can improve on and hopefully move up the rankings. Next weekend is Boulder Peak. No travelling!!! woohoo!! Then week after up to Canada for the Newfoundland 70.3. Hope everyone is well and just a reminder dragons to beat the storm!!

Paul/Barny

1 Whitfield, Simon 01:48:01 2 Potts, Andy 01:48:04 3 Bennett, Greg 01:48:07 4 Hayes, Stuart 01:48:48 5 Reed, Matt 01:48:54 6 McMahon, Brent 01:48:56 7 Tichelaar, Paul 01:49:23 8 Alexander, Craig 01:49:34 9 Matthews, Paul 01:50:41 10 Kemper, Hunter 01:50:47 11 Hackett, Stephen 01:52