{"id":3700,"date":"2012-12-31T22:06:36","date_gmt":"2012-12-31T20:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/?p=3700"},"modified":"2013-01-03T08:47:24","modified_gmt":"2013-01-03T06:47:24","slug":"cheers-to-a-remarkable-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/cheers-to-a-remarkable-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheers to a remarkable 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

18 races, 1 World Title (ITU Cross Tri), my 10th XTERRA USA Series title, 10 victories, 16 podiums and many many special memories.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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My sporting highlight was winning my 2nd ITU Cross Triathlon World Title in Pelham Alabama, USA.<\/p>\n

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a Personal highlight was sharing the entire year and all the remarkable experiences with my gorgeous wife.<\/p>\n

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2012 also marked the comeback of the Caveman the roadie. More bike course records to fall this year…<\/p>\n

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Finally we found the cause my injuries, after more than 3 years of struggling with calf and Achilles injuries due to the cut foot. I used to run a painful 0 to 30km a week, and now I can finally start proper running again.<\/p>\n

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Hats off to my rocket scientist coach- Ian Rodger, who custom makes my training program every day- depending on the previous days’ training files. He’s had to work around a myriad of Caveman-esque problems! Ian, smooth sailing (& skating) to come…<\/p>\n

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After a lifetime of professional Netball- Liezels<\/a>‘ first triathlon:<\/p>\n

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My dad. I remember him fondly.<\/p>\n

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2012 results at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st Total Sports Challenge 1st Mixed Team Terra Firma
\n1st XTERRA Buffelspoort, SA.<\/strong>
\n1st West Coast Warm Water Weekend.
\n1st XTERRA Grabouw, SA.<\/strong>
\n6th SA National road Time Trail champs Nelspruit.
\n1st Vine a Vine MTB race.
\n1st XTERRA West Champs, Las Vegas<\/strong>
\n10th Whiskey off road MTB Prescott AZ
\n1st ITU Cross Triathlon World Champs, Alabama, USA<\/strong>
\n1st XTERRA East Champs, Richmond, VA<\/strong>
\n5th 5150 New Orleans
\n4th 5150 Boulder Peak
\n1st XTERRA Mountain Champs, Colorado<\/strong>
\n2nd Rev3 Maine<\/p>\n

3rd XTERRA USA\u00a0 Champs, Ogden Utah.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winner of XTERRA USA Series- my 10th Series title.<\/p>\n

3rd XTERRA World Champs. Maui Hawaii.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st TriLanai- Lanai- Hawaii.<\/p>\n

Coronation Double Century mixed team. 7h22 during which I realized wheelies on a road bike is easier then a 29er MTB.<\/p>\n

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At US based XTERRAs I taught “the Art of XTERRA” at the Paul Mitchel XTERRA University<\/strong>– inspiring rookies with mantras “Speed is your friend”, “Hesitation devastation” and “Low air, big gear, no fear…”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click here for previous years results<\/a><\/p>\n

Many thanks to my amazing sponsors:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Specialized<\/a> Bicycle Components<\/p>\n

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Suunto watches<\/a><\/p>\n

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Oakley <\/a>and Clif Bar<\/a><\/p>\n

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Blueseventy<\/a> wetsuits & goggles<\/p>\n

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Squirt lube <\/a><\/p>\n

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Kelfords Ford<\/a>, Thule bike racks & luggage.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Conrad<\/a><\/p>\n

GoPro<\/p>\n

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After 5 memorable years with Avia running shoes<\/strong> – and many highs like 4 World titles<\/strong> and the AVIA STOLTZ shoe<\/strong>– the bus came to a screeching halt as Avia announced 2 weeks ago that they will quit the sport performance market.<\/p>\n

The timing is pretty bad, as its a bit late in the financial year to find a new shoe sponsor. Obviously, I’m now in the market for a shoe and clothing sponsor.\u00a0<\/strong> Offers welcome…<\/p>\n

In the meantime, my training partner and I are hitting the road:<\/p>\n

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