ATHLETICS
MAC Members Excel at
Local Triathlon Events
Following world-class training from MAC member coaches, numerous
members competed at the Blue Lake Triathlon and Duathlon in mid-June.
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AC triathletes competed at the second place in his age group for the sprint
Blue Lake Triathlon and Duathlon triathlon. Willis Gill, age 67, claimed first
June 13-14. Saturday’s event included a place in his age group for the Olympic
sprint duathlon. Athletes completed a 5k triathlon, which he admits included only
run, then a 12-mile bike ride, and 5k run himself. All of the MAC athletes did a
to finish it off. There was also a sprint great job.
triathlon. Athletes completed a half-mile The committee’s next event was the
swim, a 12-mile bike ride, and a 5k run. triathlon July 11 at Hagg Lake. Again,
On Sunday, an Olympic duathlon many MAC members competed and
consisted of a 5k run, a 40k bike ride and enjoyed the social event after the race
a 5k run. There was also an Olympic put on by the Triathlon & Running
triathlon that included a 1.5k swim, a 40k Committee. Look in the October issue of
bike ride and a 10k run. The Winged M for more race reports.
To prepare for the race, the Triathlon
Get involved
& Running Committee held open water
swims at Hagg Lake led by world-class
Coaching assistance is available to
member Coach Linnea Alvord. At these
advise, motivate and instruct any level of
open swims, members tried out their wet
runner. Member coaches can also help
suits and discovered the difference of
with goal-setting, workout schedules and
swimming in a lake versus a pool. There
fitness improvement for individuals, part-
was also a dry run practice at Blue Lake
ners and/or groups.
Park led by world-class member Coach
For more information regarding triath-
Kelly Hovland. Members practiced transi-
lons and other endurance events, visit
tioning from swim to bike and bike to run.
the committee’s Yahoo group. Sign up at
There was a great combination of first
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/
timers and veterans competing at Blue
MACTriathlonandEnduranceSports.
Lake, and there were many team relays.
Members may also call the Aquatics
The youngest MAC member to compete
Office at 503-223-8370 or go to theMAC.
was 14-year-old Nick Obletz, who took
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