The Las Vegas Triathlon took place on Sunday, Sep 28 under perfect weather conditions at Lake Mead's world renown Boulder Beach. Just before the gun went off, upwards of 700 athletes enjoyed a balmy 79 degrees, water temp was at around 77 degrees, wetsuits optional. The skies were partially covered with dark clouds but no rain was forcasted. No wind, calm waters, what else could you ask for? How about a cool late morning? Naw!!! The weather man called for a high of 98 degrees by 11 am, he was right!
The promoters offered a sprint, olympic and a half iron distances. The swim course was a rectangle with each distance going out to their respective colored bouys. The sprint and olympic bike courses stayed on North Shore road heading out towards the south toll booth and back. The half iron headed out past the Calville Bay turn-off and back. The run course took the athletes on mostly dirt roads and some paved sections.
I must say that the promoters went all out and provided the entrants with a well-run event with plenty of volunteers, well stocked aid stations and plenty of goodies at the finish line. Safety was number one as I noticed the bike course well patrolled and well marked. My congrats go to Eddie Carlin for a fantastic, well organized, safe event!!! Let me say "thank you" to the many volunteers who donated their time and effort to make this event possible. Without volunteers, we couldn't have such fine events like this one. So, next time you race, stop and say "thanx" for letting me race!!!
The promoters offered a sprint, olympic and a half iron distances. The swim course was a rectangle with each distance going out to their respective colored bouys. The sprint and olympic bike courses stayed on North Shore road heading out towards the south toll booth and back. The half iron headed out past the Calville Bay turn-off and back. The run course took the athletes on mostly dirt roads and some paved sections.
I must say that the promoters went all out and provided the entrants with a well-run event with plenty of volunteers, well stocked aid stations and plenty of goodies at the finish line. Safety was number one as I noticed the bike course well patrolled and well marked. My congrats go to Eddie Carlin for a fantastic, well organized, safe event!!! Let me say "thank you" to the many volunteers who donated their time and effort to make this event possible. Without volunteers, we couldn't have such fine events like this one. So, next time you race, stop and say "thanx" for letting me race!!!
The Las Vegas Tri Club was well represented at this event. I must have counted at least 15 members donning our blue and silver colors throughout the entire day. I looked up some of them on the website's result page, I know I missed some of you so, please forgive me, I'm lacking brain cells dating back to the 60's!!!.......
I'll start with the half iron entrants. Jessica Fassulo is a young lady who is fairly new to the sport. I have seen her at several local and Utah events. She has done very well at the sprint and olympic distances. This time she ventured into the void and captured first place in the 25-29 age group, finishing 29th overall, way to GO!!!............
The other half iron lady is Yvonne Kinane-Wells. Yvonne is a veteran of many triathlons including sprints, oly's, halves and full IM's. Yvonne entered the half and claimed 1st in her 50-54 age group, crossing the line in 41st place overall. The ladies endured plenty of heat as they finished their events at around 1 pm when the temps were hovering at around 100 degrees!!!.......We tip our helmets to them............
The olympic distance saw John Harrington claiming 10th in the ever-tough 45-49, one of the toughest, most competive groups. John suffered from a foot injury two weeks ago at the Kokopelli tri in Utah, losing a couple of toe nails in the process, Still, he managed a respectable 87th overall.
I entered the olympic and fared pretty good dispite suffering from old age syndrome, gastritis, oldfartitis, cantrunitis and numerous "itis's" I can't spell and all of those other old people ailments that haunt me on a daily basis, just wait until you all hit 50!!!...............I was fortunate that my competitors suffered a bit more than me from those ailments I mentioned. I claimed 1st in the Geritol/Poly-Grip group sponsored by Depends (55-59), 27th overall and, 3rd overall on the bike split..............
Now to the sprint (smart) group. Annette Powell had a fantastic race, she finished just off the podium in fourth place by a few seconds in the 40-44 age group and 91st overall. Lisa Job, dispite having two punctures, the second requiring a complete tire change, finished 23rd in the 35-39 group and 261st overall. Just a lack of luck kept Lisa from claiming a higher position but, that's racing and next time it will be different. Shiela Garner, a brand new club member, finished her first-ever triathlon in style. Shiela claimed 17th in the tough 30-34 age bracket and 203rd overall, mind you, this was her first tri!!! Another newby is Jade Bailey who also did her first one. Jade just became a member of the tri club and proudly claimed 18th in the 25-29 group crossing the line in 258th overall. Jade's training and partner in crime is Jenna Novotny also a new member. Jenna almost ran away with the top spot in the 20-24 age group claiming 2nd place, just being pipped for first by seconds. The other studette is Melissa Page. Melissa also became a member and crossed the line looking great in blue and silver. She finished in 269th place overall and 19th in her 25-29 age group.
These mentioned athletes were just a few I gathered from the result page, if you wish to look for someone, go to: http://www.mountainmanevents.com/, click on results. Overall, we had a great time and look forward to the club's mini-tri on Oct 12, Pumpkinman coming up Oct 18 and the biggie, The Silverman on Nov 9th. I enjoy bringing you the latest from the events around Las Vegas and the neighboring states. If you have any stories about your latest event, please send them to me and I will forward them to the club's website. My e-mail is: lancewins@hotmail.com. See you on Oct 12th.................Victor Rodriguez
I'll start with the half iron entrants. Jessica Fassulo is a young lady who is fairly new to the sport. I have seen her at several local and Utah events. She has done very well at the sprint and olympic distances. This time she ventured into the void and captured first place in the 25-29 age group, finishing 29th overall, way to GO!!!............
The other half iron lady is Yvonne Kinane-Wells. Yvonne is a veteran of many triathlons including sprints, oly's, halves and full IM's. Yvonne entered the half and claimed 1st in her 50-54 age group, crossing the line in 41st place overall. The ladies endured plenty of heat as they finished their events at around 1 pm when the temps were hovering at around 100 degrees!!!.......We tip our helmets to them............
The olympic distance saw John Harrington claiming 10th in the ever-tough 45-49, one of the toughest, most competive groups. John suffered from a foot injury two weeks ago at the Kokopelli tri in Utah, losing a couple of toe nails in the process, Still, he managed a respectable 87th overall.
I entered the olympic and fared pretty good dispite suffering from old age syndrome, gastritis, oldfartitis, cantrunitis and numerous "itis's" I can't spell and all of those other old people ailments that haunt me on a daily basis, just wait until you all hit 50!!!...............I was fortunate that my competitors suffered a bit more than me from those ailments I mentioned. I claimed 1st in the Geritol/Poly-Grip group sponsored by Depends (55-59), 27th overall and, 3rd overall on the bike split..............
Now to the sprint (smart) group. Annette Powell had a fantastic race, she finished just off the podium in fourth place by a few seconds in the 40-44 age group and 91st overall. Lisa Job, dispite having two punctures, the second requiring a complete tire change, finished 23rd in the 35-39 group and 261st overall. Just a lack of luck kept Lisa from claiming a higher position but, that's racing and next time it will be different. Shiela Garner, a brand new club member, finished her first-ever triathlon in style. Shiela claimed 17th in the tough 30-34 age bracket and 203rd overall, mind you, this was her first tri!!! Another newby is Jade Bailey who also did her first one. Jade just became a member of the tri club and proudly claimed 18th in the 25-29 group crossing the line in 258th overall. Jade's training and partner in crime is Jenna Novotny also a new member. Jenna almost ran away with the top spot in the 20-24 age group claiming 2nd place, just being pipped for first by seconds. The other studette is Melissa Page. Melissa also became a member and crossed the line looking great in blue and silver. She finished in 269th place overall and 19th in her 25-29 age group.
These mentioned athletes were just a few I gathered from the result page, if you wish to look for someone, go to: http://www.mountainmanevents.com/, click on results. Overall, we had a great time and look forward to the club's mini-tri on Oct 12, Pumpkinman coming up Oct 18 and the biggie, The Silverman on Nov 9th. I enjoy bringing you the latest from the events around Las Vegas and the neighboring states. If you have any stories about your latest event, please send them to me and I will forward them to the club's website. My e-mail is: lancewins@hotmail.com. See you on Oct 12th.................Victor Rodriguez
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