Posts Tagged ‘XTERRA’
Taking Triathlons into the Wild- NY Times article
Recent NY Times article on triathlons moving to the more adventurous side:
[Most off-road racers start with traditional endurance events before moving on to off-road competitions.
Conrad Stoltz, a professional triathlete from South Africa and four-time Xterra World Champion, started his career with traditional triathlons and competed in two Olympics. He now focuses on off-road competitions.
“With road triathlon, you chase the white line on the road,” Stoltz said. “It’s all about taking as much pain as possible. He or she who trained the hardest and suffers the most usually wins.
“To do well in off-road tris you need to be technically skilled, brave and robust, on top of being superfit and well trained.”
“You go back to the Stone Age. You’re a caveman or cavewoman again.”]
Read the whole article on the NYTimes link:
Caveman wins XTERRA New Zealand.
I cant believe that after 22 years of pro racing this was only my 2nd race in NZ. Last time was ITU World Cup in Auckland in 1995 or 96. Draft legal road triathlon.
After a rocky start to 2014 (2 punctures in 2 races, a biomechanical at XTERRA South Africa, a random injury, and some minor health issues- eye & skin cancer surgeries) its good to finally get the monkey off my back with a good win in Rotorua.
What a phenomenal course and venue! Beautiful blue lake called “Blue lake” surrounded by green mountains covered with dense tree fern growth 20ft tall.
I was out the swim in 5th or 6th, about 35” behind some Kiwi roadie, followed by Roger Serrano (ESP) and Ben Allen (Aus). After a fair bit of climbing Ben and I filed into Billy T neck in neck- some of the very best and unique single track I’ve ever ridden. Rain
Being injured and watching XTERRA Richmond from the sidelines.
“Having a bad day is all about perspective…”
A story about being injured and watching XTERRA Richmond from the sidelines.
Richmond is where I fell in love with XTERRA. Thanks to Rich Cruse for the picture.
It was the summer of 2001. I borrowed a monstrosity of a bike from Joe Umphenour, covered the logos with electrical tape (endorsed by no one) put my own yellow tires and road pedals on it. Rocked the timeless speedo, running camel back and rookie number 27. My total monthly income from sponsorship was $400. I finished 2nd behind Mike Vine, and passed Ned Overend and Steve Larsen -legends unknown to me- on the run.
Just a few months earlier, a picture of Steve Larsen, in that same river crossing, pulled me out of a post Olympic slump and gave my spirit for adventure and racing wings.
2012 Cross Triathlon World Champs highlight video
