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2012 XTERRA NATIONALS SPONSORSThe 2012 XTERRA Nationals weekend is presented by Paul Mitchell, AVIA, and the Utah Sports Commission. Sponsorsinclude Snowbasin Resort, GOAL Foundation, XTERRAShop.com, Gatorade, Rudy Project, PowerBar, KSL TV, ENVE,Zorrel, MediaOne of Utah, the U.S. Forest Service, XTERRA Wetsuits, XTERRA Footwear, and XTERRA Fitness. Specialthanks to Visit Ogden, Luck Stone, and Wasatch Distributing for their contributions.

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Weekend overview, Schedule & Event Descriptions . . . . . . .4-7Ogden/Snowbasin : XTERRA Kind of Towns . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9XTERRA Course overview and Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11XTERRA Pro Preview and Start List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13XTERRA Pro Biographies (Men) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-25XTERRA Pro Biographies (Women) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-372012 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Overview/Standings . . . .38-412012 XTERRA World Tour and World Champs Preview . .42-43How the XTERRA America Tour Works for amateurs . . . .44-462012 XTERRA America Tour Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .472012 XTERRA Age Group Regional Champions . . . . . . . .48-49XTERRA USA Championship Past from 2001-2011 . . . . .50-62XTERRA Trail Run Nationals Overview & Course Info . . .63-67XTERRA Trail Run Nationals Runner Bios . . . . . . . . . . . .68-732012 XTERRA Trail Run Regional Champs . . . . . . . . . . . .74-75Past XTERRA Trail Run National Race Recaps . . . . . . . .76-79How the XTERRA Trail Run Series Works & Schedule . . .80-812011 XTERRA Trail Run Series Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74How XTERRA started & the world of XTERRA overview . .75-76How XTERRA Got Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81XTERRA.TV and TEAM Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82-83

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In 1996 mountain biking and triathlon met in a duel of thefittest on the island of Maui. The race consisted of an open-ocean swim, a mountain bike race, and a trail run. Itrepresented a bold new racing format that attractedoutdoor enthusiasts, adventure seekers, mountain bikersand triathletes. The mountain bikers brought their laid-backstyle and bold self-assurance. The triathletes brought theirhard-core training and avid dedication. They soondiscovered a common spirit and attitude that pulled themtogether.The relationship would become an internationally-recognized brand called XTERRA.

Since that day, XTERRA has grown into the world’s leadingoff-road triathlon with more than 100 races in 15 countries,including 70 in the XTERRA America Tour alone.

A typical XTERRA is comprised of the following: 1.5 kilometer (0.93-mile) swim in an ocean, lake, or river 30 kilometer (18.6-mile) mountain bike on off-road trails 10 kilometer (6.2-mile) trail run on a variety of surfaces

2012 marks the 17th consecutive year of XTERRA racing.

XTERRA Nationals is the last race in the America Tour forboth our nationwide off-road triathlon and trail runningseries, offering up $80,000 in prize money for pros and 40qualifying spots into the XTERRA World Championshiptriathlon for amateurs, as well as the chance to win anational championship title. This guide will breakdown thewho, what, when, where and why of the XTERRA USAChampionship - and introduce you to some of the prosthat will race in the world’s premier off-road triathlon andtrail running events at Snowbasin Resort on Sept. 22-23.

For more information contact :Trey Garman 808.216.8606 // [email protected]

WELCOME TO XTERRA - THE WORLD’S LEADING OFF-ROAD TRI

LIVE EVENT COVERAGE AT WWW.XTERRALIVE.COM 9am SATXTERRA and Luck Stone are teaming up to bring fans acomprehensive slate of coverage for the USA Champs.

- One screen will feature live video feeds from several spots aroundthe course, another will showcase a social media (GIS) map of thecourse with detailed positioning and tweets from strategicallypositioned spotters; and every elite athlete is being equipped with aGPS tracking device that will allow followers to see their every move.

- The race clock will start right at 9am MST (8am PST, 11am EST).The Google Chrome is the best browser for viewing. Go towww.xterralive.com and follow the various links for more info. Forthose on-site at Snowbasin Resort big screen TV’s will be set-up.

- Fans are encouraged to twitter their experience using #xterraUTAH.

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THE ULTIMATE XTERRA GATHERING IN NORTHERN UTAH

NATION’S BIGGEST TRI AND TRAILRUNNING SERIES JOIN FORCES

Two days, two national championship events, onespectacular destination.

Put it all together and you can see how Snowbasin Resortand Ogden, Utah, are being transformed into XTERRA TitleTown USA on the weekend of Sept. 22-23.

The XTERRA USA Championship off-road triathlon and theXTERRA Trail Run National Championship are being heldon back-to-back days, and in the same destination, for thesecond year-in-a-row. The two events will bring roughly1,500 of the nation’s very best amateur and professionaltriathletes and trail runners to Snowbasin Resort to battle forthe title of XTERRA National Champion.

Speaking of the best, Conrad “the Caveman” Stoltz fromSouth Africa, “the Professor” Nico Lebrun from France, andAmerica’s own multisport sensation Josiah Middaugh will allbe in Utah to race for their share of the $80,000 prize purseon Saturday, September 22. Then on Sunday, Sept. 23America’s best trail runner Max King will charge theWasatch Mountains seeking his fifth consecutive XTERRATrail Run National title.

In addition to the overall national champions, dozens ofage-group titles will be decided on both days, with athletesranging in age from 15 to 75 looking to earn the distinctionof 2012 XTERRA National Champion.

Both events will be filmed for nationally syndicated TVprograms, exposing the beauty of Utah to millions ofviewers around the world.

And it’s not too late for athletes to join in and become a partof the historic weekend.

While the USA Championship off-road triathlon is an inviteonly race, there will be XTERRA Utah off-road triathlonraces that are open to everyone on Saturday. The XTERRATrail Run National Championship on Sunday is open to allrunners, so one and all can challenge the best-of-the-besttrail runners and race for a national championship. Therewill also be 10K and 5K “fun run” courses available forrunners of all ages.

In addition to the races, XTERRA will host an expo indowntown Ogden with free kids races, vendor booths, aPaul Mitchell hair cut-a-thon for charity, and evening dinnerparties. Simultaneously, Ogden hosts its 11th annualHarvest Moon Festival with more than 25 family-friendlyactivities, including live music, kid’s activities, anddowntown criterium races.

“We are excited to bring our entire XTERRA Tribe togetherin Utah this September; the energy level is off the charts,”said Janet Clark, president of XTERRA. “Ogden andSnowbasin are proven winners – between the facilities atSnowbasin, the great restaurants and atmosphere alongHistoric 25th Street in Ogden, the Harvest Moon Festival,and the unbelievably supportive community – we couldn’thave asked for a better situation.”

For more information and links to registration visitxterrautah.com, or call toll-free to 877-XTERRA-1.

Photo by Dennis Montgomery

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XTERRA NATIONALS SCHEDULE OF EVENTSFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21Opening Festivities in downtown Ogden @ Ogden’s Amphitheater Park (corner 25th/Grant)12-6pm Expo and XTERRA Kids Zone Challenge Stations Open12-6pm Registration and Packet Pick-up (All events)12-5pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, benefit for the Challenged Athlete Foundation3:00pm XTERRA Race Briefing (mandatory for USA Championship triathletes – also available at 6pm)3:30pm “Ask AVIA” one-on-one session with AVIA Pro Josiah Middaugh4pm XTERRA Kids Bike Race (free)5:00-6pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – hosted by Conrad Stoltz & Lesley Paterson5pm XTERRA Kids Sprint (free)6:00pm XTERRA Race Briefing (mandatory for USA Championship triathletes, also available at 3pm)6:30-9pm “Night of Champions” Dinner, Grand Lobby, Union Station - Introduction of XTERRA Regional Champions, ENVE “Performer

of the Year” & Mr/Ms XTERRA 2012. Admission: complimentary for USA Championship competitors, $25 for guests/public.Note that tickets are limited – first come, first served.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 226:30am Shuttle operating to/from Snowbasin to Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir6:30am Body marking, T1 open for set-up, late packet pickup at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir (no registration)6:30am T2 open for Set-up at Snowbasin8:20am Last shuttle from Snowbasin to Port Ramp Marina9:00am XTERRA USA Championship Start at Port Ramp Marina (1.5k swim, 28k mtb, 10k trail run)9:20am XTERRA Utah Start – Long Course at Port Ramp Marina (1.5k swim, 28k mtb, 10k trail run)9:40am XTERRA Utah Start – Sprint Course at Port Ramp Marina (750m swim, 19k mtb, 5k trail run)10am-2pm Expo area open at Snowbasin – exhibits, live music, food service10am-3pm Registration and packet pickup for XTERRA Trail Runs – Nationals, 10K and 5K10:15am Last shuttle from Port Ramp Marina to Snowbasin10:30-2:30pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon - benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation11am XTERRA Sport winner expected at Snowbasin11:15/11:45am XTERRA USA Championship Male/Female Winner Expected12:00pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Trail Running with Richard Burgunder and Brandon Mader1:50pm XTERRA Cut-off at T22pm XTERRA USA Championship/XTERRA Utah Awards Ceremony at Snowbasin

After Party at Harvest Moon Festival in downtown Ogden on 25th Street6:30pm Visit Ogden’s “Beatles Bash” XTERRA After Party Kick-off – City Club, 25th Street – private party for all XTERRA athletes.

Free appetizers and $1 beers. First 100 athletes get a $5 coupon good at Harvest Moon Festival food/drink booths.Noon-10:00pm Harvest Moon Festival on 25th Street - kids activities, farmer’s market, food, and live bands – Headliner Matt Moon. 8:00pm XTERRA USA Championship highlight video showing and introduction of Champions – Main Stage

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 237:00-8:00am Late Registration and Packet Pick-up9:00am XTERRA Trail Running National Championship Half Marathon Start9:05am XTERRA 5k and 10k Trail Run starts9:00am-2:00pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-Thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation10:06/10:19am Men’s and Women’s National Championship male/female winners expected11:00am XTERRA Kids Sprint (free)11:00am/11:45am XTERRA 5km and 10km awards ceremony / XTERRA National Championship race awards ceremony2:00pm XTERRA Expo closes

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XTERRA YOUR WAY - CHANCES TO JOIN IN THE FUNFREE XTERRA KIDS RACES – FRI, 4 & 5pm in Ogden,SUNDAY at 11am at SnowbasinFree running and bike races for kids 12 and under withcourses suited for all ages and skill levels. The XTERRAKids running and bike races give the youngsters a chanceto compete like their parents in a positive and funenvironment where everyone wins. Getting kids active,outside and around positive role models that live and talkabout the benefits of a healthy lifestyle is one of the bestthings XTERRA can do to give back to the localcommunities where it hosts races.

XTERRA TRAIL RUN NATIONALS HALF-MARATHON,PLUS 10K AND 5K – SUN, 9 a.m.The XTERRA Trail Run National Championship is beingstaged at Snowbasin Resort for the first time. Thepicturesque trails will serve as a perfect stage for eliterunners from across the nation to test their skills against theunique challenges that only Utah can offer. The21-kilometer half-marathon will serve as the championshipcourse, but there are also 10K and 5K courses available forrunners. All three races are open to runners of all ages.

XTERRA UTAH SHORT AND LONG COURSEOFF-ROAD TRIATHLONS - SATURDAY, 9:20/40amThe XTERRA Utah short course features a 750-meterswim, 19-kilometer mountain bike and 5km trail run. Thelong course features a 1.5km swim, 28km bike, and 10kmrun. Both races are open to everyone with enough lungpower and determination to challenge Mother Nature.

OGDEN’S 10TH ANNUAL HARVEST MOON FESTIVALSATURDAY, Noon-10pm on Historic 25th StreetOgden is shutting down Historic 25th street for a massiveblock party that includes a variety of free kids activities,concerts, street demos and performers, great food, afarmer’s market, kids crafts, and much more. It’s thebiggest Harvest Moon Festival ever, including headlinerMatt Moon on Saturday night.

XTERRA BY NIGHTXTERRA isn't XTERRA without a party. First-up is Friday's(Sept. 21) Night of Champions dinner at Historic UnionStation, and on Saturday night it gets loud! At 6:30 the partygets underway with a Beatles-themed gathering at the CityClub on 25th Street, then at 8pm on stage XTERRA willhonor its National Champions, then the headliner MattMoon will rock it out under the stars for the rest of the night.


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PAUL MITCHELL CUT-A-THON AND XTERRA UNIVERSITY

Founded to help physically challenged athletes reach theirathletic goals, the non-profit Challenged Athletes Foundation(CAF) is the official charity of the Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon ateach championship stop on the XTERRA America Tour.

Stylists will cut hair from Noon-5pm on Friday, Sept. 21 inOgden; from 10:30am-2:30pm at Snowbasin on Saturday, and9-2pm on Sunday. All proceeds go to the CAF.

XTERRA UNIVERSITYPresented by Paul Mitchell

Learn the art of XTERRA from the best off-road multisportathletes on the planet - XTERRA World Champions ConradStoltz and Lesley Paterson. XTERRA University is a must forfirst-timers and anyone looking to sharpen their skills inswimming, mountain biking, trail running, and nutrition. Conradand Lesley will even break down into Utah course specificsand answer any and all questions. Best part is, the clinic isFREE. Trail Runners can learn from Richard Burgunder andBrandon Mader on Sat. at Snowbasin at 12 noon.

“ASK AVIA” with Josiah Middaugh

XTERRA’s fastestAmerican, JosiahMiddaugh, willhost a casualQ and A in the AVIA tent in downtown Ogden on Friday,Sept. 21 at 3:30pm. This is a chance to get to know one ofAVIA’s and XTERRA’s greatest stars. Everyone is invitedto come down and chat with Josiah, see what what type ofshoe works for her, and what might work for you. You canalso pick Josiah’s brain about XTERRA racing, nutrition,

or life in general. FREE. Friday at 3:30pm in Ogden

AVIA, the leading footwear brand in endurance sports anda presenting sponsor of XTERRA, is also encouragingracers to “push ON to the finish!” and will give $10 off apair of AVIA shoes at the AVIA Pavilion for age grouperswho can beat the target finish times for their respectiveevents. See breakdown of times at xterrautah.com

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AN XTERRA KIND OF TOWN - OGDEN, UTAHIt’s long been said that XTERRA is more than just a race, it’sa lifestyle. Perhaps nowhere is that more evident than inOgden, Utah where the Mayor, Mike Caldwell, was thefounder and race director for the first XTERRA race inOgden back in 2004! Mayor Caldwell and a collection of thecoolest locals to be found anywhere rallied the entirecommunity to bring off-road triathlon to their hometown andare everyday XTERRA people. They swim, bike, and run inthe mountains, have fun, eat well, laugh, andunpretentiously perpetuate the sports’ motto – “Live More”.

“There’s really a love affair going on with XTERRA andOgden,” said XTERRA President Janet Clark. “Thecommunity is unbelievably supportive. It’s the only placeI’ve ever been where people – with no affiliation to the raceat all - have stopped me on the street to say thanks forbringing XTERRA to town.”

XTERRA is indeed coming to town, in a big way. Pros willrace for $80,000 in prize money, dozens of cameramen willposition themselves around Wheeler Canyon to capture allthe action for a nationally syndicated one-hour TV show,and hundreds of amateur athletes from nearly every state inthe nation will come in pursuit of their dreams to race for anXTERRA National Championship.

“With the altitude, friendly people, and great facilities thiswould be an incredible place for all kinds of athletes to train.As people become more aware of how great Utah is, it couldbecome the next Mecca for endurance sports, it’sgorgeous,” said Melanie McQuaid, seen at right celebratingher victory last year.

As the XTERRA nation gathers in Ogden, here are just afew of the cool things they can see, do, and eat:

Snowbasin Resort: Just 35 miles north of Salt LakeCity, the race venue at Snowbasin is world-class andwas home to the downhill and Super G races of the 2002Winter Olympics. While it is an epic spot for wintersports (think 3,000 skiable acres and 3,000 verticalfeet), Snowbasin is also ideal in the summer time andwhen the Fall colors turn the mountain landscape into akaleidoscope of colors, it’s simply spectacular.

Historic 25th Street: Right in the heart ofdowntown Ogden, 25th street has it all withincredible restaurants like Rooster’s BrewingCompany, Brewskis,and Tona Sushi Bar &Grill, colorful history and museums at UnionStation, an outdoor amphitheater, art galleries, retail shops,and while XTERRA is in town – the Harvest Moon Festival.The streets shut down for a massive, community wide blockparty that runs all day and culminates with the Matt Moonconcert and XTERRA post-race celebration.

For the kids: Get an up-close look at the fearsomeTyrannosaurus Rex at Ogden’s Dinosaur Park where theyhave hands on exhibits and eight acres of lifesizeddinosaurs in a natural outdoor environment. Also check outthe award-winning exhibits and programs at the TreehouseChildren’s Museum, and run & ride in XTERRA’s free kidsraces on Friday, September 21 starting at 4pm.

VisitOgden.com

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DESTINATION UTAH

Trails: In addition to the course offerings at Snowbasin takesome time to ride the east bench of Ogden “home to aspaghetti bowl of singletrack trails,” and the pristineBonneville Shoreline Trail along the slope of the WasatchMountains where the old shoreline of Lake Bonneville metthe hills.

Discover: While in Utah, competitors are encouraged toextend their trip and discover Utah. Eleven national parksand 170,000 acres of National Forest with more than 210miles of US Forest Service maintained mountain biking,hiking, and equestrian trails are less than a day’s drive fromOgden. With places like Zion, Canyonlands, Arches, andMoab; Utah is indeed the State of Sport..Utah Sports Commission: The Utah Sports Commission isnot only a huge supporter of XTERRA, but also more than40 other world-class sporting events across the state. Whatthey do for sports in Utah is amazing, see for yourself atutahsportscommission.com

In good company: As proof that Ogden is the place to be,dozens of major outdoor sports companies have relocatedtheir operations to be here, including Scott USA, GoodeSkis, Nidecker, Salomon, Atomic, Suunto, Klymit,Rossignol, ENVE Composites, and many more.

Salomon Center: Adjacent to 25th street is the SalomonCenter, home to a vertical wind tunnel, flowrider wave pool,climbing wall, bowling alley, billiard hall, bumper cars, minigolf, movie theaters, Iggy’s sports bar and Sonora Grill.

Stay: XTERRA’s host hotel is the Ogden Marriott on 24thstreet right in the heart of all the action, while the LakesideVillage Condominiums are as close as you can get toSnowbasin Resort.

The People: Behind all these great things to see and doand eat are the good people of this community, led by theGOAL Foundation volunteers who work tirelessly to providea great experience for all who visit this mountain town.

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XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE DESCRIPTIONLast year the U.S. Forest Service let XTERRA use theSardine Peak Trail for the first-time and the new 7+ milesection of single and double track was a welcome addition.The sweet and smooth piece of trail offers amazing viewsand made the bike course “a true mountain race course thatweaves in-and-out of aspen glades and pines,” saidSnowbasin sport event operations director Steve Andrus.

For the full tour, let’s start from the beginning when thecannon blast at 9am on Sept. 22, 2012 signals the start ofthe 12th annual XTERRA USA Championship race.

Roughly 350 professional and amateur racers from 45states will take off from Port Ramp Marina all-at-once for a1500-meter swim (two 750-meter laps) in PineviewReservoir, where water temps hover near the “wetsuit-required” range (Competitor note: a final determination on ifthis will be a wetsuit legal or optional swim will not be madeuntil race morning, so be prepared).

Swim Prime Alert: The top amateur male and female,timed from swim start to the T1 entrance, will win aXTERRA Vortex Full wetsuit.

Once on the bike racers leave the swim-to-bike transition(T1) and head west towards the Wheeler Canyon trail headfor the 28K mountain bike section. (Competitor note: Thefirst 1.5 miles is on Highway 158, a major road. Ride on theshoulder inside the delineators that will be placed toseparate racers from traffic).

OK, now to the fun part. It starts with mild, steady climbs ondirt, rock, and root-ridden mountain trails that climb throughthe magnificent Wheeler slot canyon.

The trail pops out at the Art Nord trail head where riderscross old Snowbasin road and climb up the East Fork trail,then drop down into some speedy descents to the MiddleFork trail, go across old Snowbasin road one more time andconnect with the Wheeler Creek Trail. Single trackdominates this 10-mile stretch and elevation gains from thewater at 4,900-feet to about 7,000-feet before a descent onMiddle Fork trail shoots you back down.

The Sardine section starts where the Wheeler Creek Trailmeets the Sardine Peak trail. Here riders are in for somemore climbing that will take them to the ridgeline, rewardingtheir efforts with spectacular views of Pineview Reservoir tothe right, and Snowbasin to the left.

“It certainly has that ‘wow’ factor, especially with theswitchbacks that twist and turn through the fall colors,” saidAndrus. “It’s a sensory riot.”

“The new section of the course is so sweet, a constantsmooth climb and wide enough to pass,” added local age-group phenom Nick Fisher.

More wide-open vistas of Ogden Canyon lay ahead beforethe downhill onto Maples trail speeds riders through ameadow filled with wildflowers and back to the bike-to-runtransition at the Snowbasin lodge area where spectators willhave the chance to see their friends and family coming in.

On to the trail run, the 6.1-mile trail run is pure singletrackminus a wide section coming out of transition that takesrunners to the start of Green Pond trail. The 10K single-looprun zigzags its way through aspen groves and fields ofwildflowers. There are a few short, very steep uphill’s andabout 700-feet of climbing then descending before thejubilation of finishing in front of loads of spectators,cameramen, cold beer, and a live band jamming away righton the bricks of the fabulous Snowbasin Resort.

XTERRA UTAH LONG COURSE: Starts at 9:20 a.m. and isidentical to USA Championship course described above

XTERRA UTAH SHORT COURSE: Starts at 9:40 a.m. Theswim is one 750-meter loop. The bike is 19K with roughly2,300-feet of climbing (it turns back to Snowbasin at end ofWheeler Creek trail). The run is 5K, and cuts off midwaythrough Green Pond trail.


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XTERRA USA CHAMPS & XTERRA UTAH COURSE MAP

Course StatsSwim course: 1,500-meters (0.93 miles) Elevation at swim start: 4,900-feetWater temp: TBA, 65-degree rangeBike course: 28-kilometers (17.7 miles)Total climbing on bike: 3,400-feetElevation at highest point: 7,300-feet Elevation at T2/Snowbasin: 6,400-feetTrail Run course: 9.8K (6.1 miles)Total climbing on run: 700-feetTotal climbing on course: 4,100-feet

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2012 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIPS PRO RACE PREVIEWNobody has been to moreXTERRA Championship eventsthan the managing director ofthe XTERRA World Tour -"Kahuna Dave" Nicholas. Welean on his experience here tospeculate on how this year’sXTERRA USA Championshipmen’s and women’s pro racesmight unfold...

The XTERRA U.S. Pro Series racers have had more than amonth to get healed and recovered and do some roadraces, solid training and shorter XTERRA’s.The European crowd has just finished two races in August

and a final in Switzerland. What does this mean? Can wecompare it to a baseball team in the playoffs that won its firstseries in four games and had a lot of time to rest before fac-ing an opponent that had a hard seven-game series?Maybe. Sometimes rest is good, and sometimes keeping inrace mode is better.

No matter what the circumstance – any male pro has to getpast the “Caveman” Conrad Stoltz before he can claim theUSA title. There are a few names that have not raced theseason in the U.S. and won’t be the 2012 Series championbut could contend to win this very important race.

First is an Aussie living in Colorado, Chris Legh. Legh hada fabulous ITU/XTERRA race in Alabama coming from wayback with an unbelievable run to finish 3rd. Utah will poseless of a bike problem for Chris and if he arrives atSnowbasin only a few minutes behind the leader, get set fora run shootout.

The other non-series man who will contend is FrenchmanNico Lebrun. Nico is the 2012 European Tour Champ andremember he won Utah last year. This is his kind of course.Climb and then climb and then climb some more.

Young gun Aussie Ben Allen returns and he has beenhaving a great season. You can count on him leading early.Stoltz has won here, but it does not favor his technical anddownhill skills as much as Maui or Alabama. But he is stillA-number-1 and King of the Hill. Josiah Middaugh willalways give everyone trouble here. Mountain born and bred,Josiah can ride this course and has more than enoughmountain running skills to be the first to the line. Craig

Evans is having his career season and cannot bediscounted. This is one of Branden Rakita’s favorite venueswith a couple top 10’s in 2010 and 2011.

For the women we have a few unknowns as well. RenataBucher stayed in the U.S. this Fall to train for Utah and getready for Maui. The “Swiss Miss of XTERRA” has been awinner of a major event every year since 2005 and hasbeen staying in Colorado so the altitude will not be a prob-lem. Austria’s tiny Carina Wasle is really back to form andthis is her kind of course. She led Switzerland and was 3rdin the Euro champ series this year.

Melanie McQuaid is going very well, just won against astacked field at XTERRA Canada, and has won the last tworaces in Utah. But as usual, she has to watch for 2011World Champ Lesley Paterson, who was second last year.

Nobody is sure just how far back to speed ShonnyVanlandingham is. Shonny won Brazil and Japan and hasbeen getting seriously fast as her recovery continues.Lesley won in Alabama and, like Chris Legh, if she is withina few minutes of the leader at T2, you know what canhappen. Danelle Kabush has consistently been on the podi-um and with her breakthrough win at the MountainChampionship will be in the hunt. Jacqui Slack from GreatBritain is here and she has a few wins this season and agreat 2nd in the Euro series.

It is never easy to pick a winner in these big events, but asmentioned – if you intend to win the USA champs you haveto beat Conrad and Mel. Yes there are fast contenderscoming to unseat them, but like the Yankees; you can’t winit unless you get past the two fastest guns in the series.

Stoltz

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XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP PRO START LISTThe professionals competing in the USAChampionship are among the best mountain bikers,triathletes, and adventure racers on the planet.

Rank = Current rank in 2012 XTERRA U.S. Pro SeriesNR = Not ranked in 2012 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series

Pro Men : Rank - Name - Age, Hometown1 - Conrad Stoltz - 38, Stellenbosch, South Africa2 - Josiah Middaugh - 33, Vail, Colorado3 - Craig Evans - 34, Hendersonville, Tennessee4 - David Henestrosa - 35, Clearfield, Utah (Spain)5 - Branden Rakita - 31, Manitou Springs, Colorado6 - Will Kelsay - 30, Boulder, Colorado7 - Cody Waite - 33, Lakewood, Colorado8 - Chris Legh - 39, Lyons, CO (Australia)9 - Adam Wirth – 33, Boise, Idaho10 - Will Ross - 22, Anchorage, Alaska11 - Damian Gonzalez - 35, Stockton, California17 - Ryan Ignatz - 33, Boulder, Colorado21 - Brian Smith - 37, Gunnison, ColoradoNR - Sam Gardner - 37, Surrey, Great BritainNR - Ben Allen - 27, North Wollongong, AustraliaNR - Nicolas Lebrun - 39, Digne, FranceNR - Simone Calamai - 43, Florence, ItalyNR - Denis Giovannetti - 38, Pistoia, Italy

Pro Women : Rank - Name - Age, Hometown1 - Lesley Paterson - 31, San Diego, California (via Scotland)2 - Renata Bucher – 34, Lucerne, Switzerland3 - Melanie McQuaid - 38, Victoria, B.C., Canada4 - Danelle Kabush – 36, Calgary, Alberta, Canada5 - Suzie Snyder - 29, Fredericksburg, Virginia6 - Sara Schuler – 31, Boulder, Colorado 7 - Heather Holmes - 31, Pocatello, Idaho8 - Tamara Donelson – 36, Edwards, Colorado 9 - Shonny Vanlandingham - 43, Durango, Colorado10 - Caroline Colonna - 46, Taos, New Mexico12 - Kim Baugh - 32, Colorado Springs, ColoradoNR - Carina Wasle - 28, Kundl, AustriaNR - Jacqui Slack - 29, Stoke-on-Trent, Great BritainNR - Brandi Heisterman - 36, Brackendale, BC, CanadaNR - Christine Jeffrey - 39, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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MEET THE PROFESSIONALS

CONRAD “The Caveman” STOLTZStellenbosch, South Africa

4-time XTERRA World Champ9-time XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champ2011/12 ITU Cross Triathlon World Champ

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 1PERSONAL: Born October 23, 1973...a two-time Olympictriathlete, finished 20th in 2000 when he was the first off thebike, then dnf’d in Athens...started BMX racing at ageseven, running at nine, biathlon at 13, triathlon and cyclingat 14, and pro triathlon at 18...“It’s in my blood.” Wasmarried in the off-season, and says he is living his dream.WEBSITE: conradstoltz.com TWITTER: @ConradStoltzSPONSORS: Specialized, Avia, Suunto, Clif Bar, Oakley,Squirt Lube, Profile Design, BEX Runners, Kelfords Ford,Powasol Bike WashBIKE/SHOE: Specialized Sworks 29er Epic/AVIA Bolt ZXRXTERRA EXPERIENCE: 12th year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Is XTERRA’s all-timechampionship race wins leader with 47, is the only pro towin four XTERRA World Titles, and has an unprecedentednine XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Championships (2001-03,‘05 & ‘07-’11). Also won the 2011 and 2012 ITU Cross TriWorld Titles.2001: Burst onto the XTERRA scene and won three races,including the Pro Series and the World title as a rookie.2002: Won in Keystone, California, Tahoe, and Maui. 2003: Won first race at Big Bear, placed 2nd in Richmond,3rd in Keystone, won in Tahoe, and won Pro Points Series.2004: Won XTERRA South Africa, placed second inRichmond, 6th in Keystone, second in Big Bear, and fifth inTahoe. Finished third in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series, anddnf’d at XTERRA Worlds. 2005: Won five straight before placing 2nd in Keystone.Won XTERRA South Africa, the West, East, and MidwestChamps in Milwaukee, was second in Keystone before win-ning the inaugural XTERRA Brazil. Placed second in Tahoebut still won XTERRA Pro Series title. Placed 9th at Worlds.2006: Won XTERRA South Africa, missed the first U.S.race of the year in California with injuries, returned in timefor Alabama where he was fourth, and a week later he wonthe East Championship. Placed 8th in Milwaukee after aseries of crashes and injuries and then 4th at the MountainChampionships in Utah. A pre-ride crash at the XTERRAUSA Championship kept him out of nationals and worlds.

2007: Won XTERRA South Africa for fourth straight year,then the XTERRA West Champs. Won Southeast and EastChamps on back-to-back weekends. DNF’d at Utahbecause of a mechanical. Won USA Championship, ProSeries title, then World Champs for third time. Named theOff-Road triathlete of the year at Endurance Sports Awards.2008: Placed 4th at XTERRA South Africa, won the WestChamps for 6th time in his career, won the Southeast title,DNF in Richmond, was 2nd at XTERRA UK, 6th at XTERRACzech, and 2nd at XTERRA France. Won the XTERRAMountain Championship in August, placed 8th at the USAChampionship but still edged countryman Dan Hugo to winXTERRA U.S. Pro Series title for the 6th time. Suffered a flatwhile leading at the XTERRA World Championship in Mauiand eventually finished 12th after a series of mechanicals.2009: Won XTERRA West, Midwest, and Southeast CupRaces, was 5th at the Northwest Cup, won the Atlantic Cup,finished 3rd in a photo-finish at the Northeast Cup, and wonthe XTERRA USA Championship (and the U.S. Pro Seriesfor the 7th time). Placed 5th at XTERRA Worlds.2010: Won all four regionals he entered - the XTERRA West,South Central, Southeast and East Champs. Placed 6th atthe XTERRA Canada Championships, won XTERRA USAChampionship (and the Pro Series for 8th time), and becamethe first pro to win a fourth XTERRA World Championship.2011: Won XTERRA Buffelspoort, was 2nd at XTERRAWest Champs, won his record-breaking 38th careerchampionship at South Central Champs in Waco, won ITUCross Tri World Title, won the Pacific and Southeast titles onback-to-back weekends in May, captured East title inRichmond in June, and the XTERRA Japan Championship inAugust. Placed 5th at XTERRA USA Championship and wonthe Pro Series crown for 9th time (fifth straight). Was in thirdplace coming off the bike at XTERRA Worlds, but pulled withworsening asthma-type conditions on the run.2012: Won the XTERRA South Africa Championship for thefifth time, won the XTERRA West Championship, ITU CrossTri World Championships/XTERRA SoutheastChampionship, East and Mountain Championships.

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JOSIAH MIDDAUGHEagle-Vail, Colorado

2011 XTERRA West/Mtn/Canada Champ2011 & 7-time XTERRA National Champ

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 2PERSONAL: Born July 25, 1978�from East Jordan,Michigan...earned a bachelor of science degree in healthfitness from Central Michigan Univ. where he ran x-countryand track...recently earned his masters in humanmovement from AT Still University...works as an endurancecoach and personal trainer at Dogma Athletica.WEBSITE: josiahmiddaugh.comTWITTER: @josiahmiddaughSPONSORS: Dogma Athletica, AVIA, First Endurance, FeltBicyclesBIKE: Felt Edict 26” or 29”, both full suspensionSHOE: AVIA Bolt XZRXTERRA EXPERIENCE: 11th year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Has been the topAmerican in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series seven of the lasteight years. Has won the USSSA Snowshoe NationalChampionships and North American SnowshoeChampionships several times, 2006 and 2011 USAT WinterTriathlon National Champ, and 2005 USAT Long CourseNational Champ. Before turning pro he won the 2002XTERRA Amateur USA & World Championship titles in the20-24 division. Did first XTERRA at Keystone in 2001.2004: 7th in Richmond, won Keystone, 3rd in Big Bear andLake Tahoe, won XTERRA Canada. Top American finisherin Tahoe where he posted the fastest bike and run. Placed2nd in Pro Series and top American (3rd overall) at Worlds.2005: 7th in Temecula, 10th in Richmond, 6th in Milwaukee,3rd in Keystone, 9th in Tahoe, 6th in Pro Series (topAmerican). Was also the top American at the WorldChampionship (10th overall) for 2nd straight year.2006: Finished 3rd at Temecula then broke his knee-cap ina training ride before the second race of the year inAlabama. Came back in time for Tahoe where he finished7th, followed that with a 4th at XTERRA Worlds.2007: Finished 4th at West Champs, 3rd in Alabama, 4th inRichmond, 2nd in Utah, 4th at the USA Championship and3rd in the Pro Series (top American). Was 17th at Worlds.2008: Placed 2nd at XTERRA Winter Worlds (by 1 second).Placed 4th at West Champs, won East Champs, was 5th atMountain Champs, 3rd at XTERRA USA. Top American inPro Series for 4th time. 7th at Worlds (3x top American).

Josiah

2009: Placed 4th at XTERRA Winter Worlds in Utah, 2nd atXTERRA West Cup, 3rd at Midwest Cup, 2nd at SoutheastCup, won Teva Mtn Games in his hometown, was 2nd atAtlantic Cup, won South Central Cup, was 3rd at Mtn Cupand 3rd at the XTERRA USA Championship. Placed 9th atXTERRA Worlds (2nd fastest bike), and was 2nd American.2010: Placed 2nd at the XTERRA West Championship,South Central Championship, and Southeast Championshipand posted the fastest run split at all three. Placed third at theXTERRA East and Mountain Championships. Won theXTERRA Canada Championship on Sept. 5, and placed 3rd(top American) at the XTERRA USA Championship. Placed32nd at XTERRA Worlds after a series of flats that had himrunning with his bike the last mile of the course. 2011: Won the USAT Winter Triathlon NationalChampionship and North American SnowshoeChampionship over the winter. Won the XTERRA WestChampionship on April 10, finished second by just eightseconds at the South Central Championship, was 4th at ITUCross Tri Worlds, was fourth at the Pacific Champs, third atthe Southeast Champs, won the Mountain Champs in home-town of Vail in July, and won the XTERRA CanadaChampionship for second straight year on Sept. 4, and was3rd at XTERRA USA Champs despite having to run withhis bike the last mile of the bike. Placed fourth at XTERRAWorlds (and was the top American for the fourth time).2012: Placed 2nd at the XTERRA West Champs, 4th at theITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRA SoutheastChamps, and 2nd at the East and Mountain Champs.

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CRAIG EVANSHendersonville, TN

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 3PERSONAL: Born March 29, 1978...originally from Ocala,Florida...earned a degree in healthcare administration fromWestern Kentucky University where he was aswimmer...works as medical device manager and coach ofTeam Optimum Endurance.WEBSITE: teamcraigevans.comTWITTER: @teamcraigevansSPONSORS: Skinfit, Pearl Izumi, Infinit Nutrition, OakleyBIKE/SHOE: Specialized S-Works 29erSHOE: Pearl Izumi Syncro FuelXTERRA EXPERIENCE: 11th year. Turned pro in 2006after winning the amateur overall at the SoutheastChampionship in Alabama. Won every XTERRA PointsSeries race he entered as an amateur in 2004 and 2005.2006: Finished 12th in Milwaukee, then injured.2007: Finished 16th at XTERRA West Champs, 5th inAlabama and 6th in Richmond. Had the fastest swim in both‘Bama and Richmond. Placed 10th at Mountain Champsdespite racing with a broken bone in his foot.2008: Finished 7th at XTERRA West Champs, a career-best 3rd in Alabama and 5th in Richmond. Led the ProSeries in points heading into Mountain Champs where heplaced 9th. Was 14th at USA Champs and 25th at XTERRAWorlds.2009: Finished 9th at XTERRA West and Midwest Cups,6th at Southeast and Northwest Cup, 8th at Atlantic Cup,6th at South Central Cup, and 11th at USA Championship.2010: Placed 7th at XTERRA West Champs, 4th at theSouth Central Championship, third at the SoutheastChamps, 5th at the East Champs, 13th at the USAChampionship, and 22nd at the World Championship.2011: Placed 11th at the XTERRA West Championship, 6that the South Central Championship, 10th at ITU Cross TriWorlds, 8th at the Pacific Champs, 4th at the SoutheastChamps, 5th at the East Champs, and 16th at the USAChamps. Finished 8th in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series.2012: Placed 7th at the XTERRA West Championship, anda career-best second at the ITU Cross Tri WorldChampionships/XTERRA Southeast Championship inShelby County, AL on May 19, was third at the XTERRAEast Championship, and 12th at the MountainChampionship.

Craig

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DAVID HENESTROSAClearfield, Utah (via Spain)

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 4PERSONAL: Born February 9, 1977BIKE/SHOE: Specialized 26” / KeenXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fourth year...raced in 2004, 2007,and at the USA Champs in 2011. Won the XTERRA ItalyChampionship in 2004.2011: Finished 8th at the XTERRA USA Championship,and was 25th in XTERRA U.S. Pro Series final standings.2012: Placed 6th at the XTERRA West Championship, 8that the ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRASoutheast Championship, 6th at the XTERRA EastChampionship, and 4th at the Mountain Champs.

David

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BRANDEN RAKITAColorado Springs, Colorado

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 5PERSONAL: Born March 25, 1981...from Durango,CO...earned degree in civil engineering at Colorado StateUniversity...works as a sales associate/bike fitter at ProCycling when he’s not racing.WEBSITE: brandenrakita.comTWITTER: @btrakitaSPONSORS: 2XU, Pro Cycling, First Endurance, Sidi,SRM, Rudy Project, Ergon, Rotor USA, The ColoradoRunning Company, and Effetto Mariposa/Caffelatex.SHOE: Inov-8XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year.BEST XTERRA FINISH: 3rd at XTERRA West Champs2011, and 5th at XTERRA USA Champs 2008FAVORITE XTERRA: XTERRA USA in Lake Tahoe andXTERRA Mountain Champs in Keystone.2008: Finished 14th at the XTERRA West Champs, 12th atthe Southeast Champs, 16th at the East Champs, 6th atMountain Champs, a career-best 5th at the XTERRA USAChampionship and 18th at XTERRA Worlds.2009: Finished 10th at West Cup, 8th at Midwest Cup, 8that Southeast Cup, 4th at Northwest Cup, 7th at NortheastCup, 5th at Mountain Cup, 6th at USA Championship, and20th at XTERRA Worlds.2010: Placed 10th at XTERRA West Champs, 7th at SouthCentral Champs, 5th at XTERRA Amazon (Brazil), 6th atEast Champs, 4th at Mountain Champs, 3rd at XTERRACanada, 7th at USA Champs, and 15th at XTERRA Worlds.2011: Placed 3rd at the XTERRA West Champs, 5th at theXTERRA South Central and Pacific Champs, 8th at ITUCross Tri Worlds, 7th at the Southeast Champs, 4th at theEast Championship, 5th at the Mountain Championship,2nd at XTERRA Mexico and 4th at XTERRA Canada, 6th atXTERRA USA Champs, and 20th at the XTERRA WorldChampionship.2012: Placed 4th at XTERRA Guam, 5th at XTERRAPhilippines, 7th at XTERRA Saipan, 5th at XTERRA WestChampionship, and 9th at the ITU Cross Tri WorldChampionships/XTERRA Southeast Championship inShelby County, AL on May 19, 5th at the XTERRA EastChampionship, 8th at the Mountain Championships, 2nd atthe XTERRA Mexico Championship, and 2nd at theXTERRA Canada Championship.

Branden

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WILL KELSAYBoulder, Colorado

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 6PERSONAL: Born August 5, 1981...attended the Universityof Colorado where he raced on the national championshiptri team and earned a degree in mechanical engineering.WEBSITE: willkelsay.comTWITTER: @WillKelsayHEIGHT: 6-3SPONSORS: Timex, Quintana Roo/Litespeed, PowerBar,Rudy Project, Holy Crap, Challenge Tires, mix1, ChampionSystem, Shimano, LifeSport ChiropracticBIKE/SHOE: Litespeed Cohutta 29er/New Balance MT110XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 10th year. Named Mr. XTERRAafter going on a 12,630-mile, 12-week, 12-race, x-countryroad trip in a beat-up RV to share his love for XTERRA. In2011 he went on a six-week, six-country XTERRA road trip.BEST XTERRA FINISH: 2nd XTERRA Japan 2011, 3rdXTERRA Mexico 2011, 9th XTERRA USA Champs 2010FAVORITE XTERRA? Japan. Hands down! Supertechnical. A real adventure and the true definition ofXTERRA's motto - Live More!2006: Finished 11th in California, 11th in Alabama, DNF inRichmond, was a career-best 9th in Milwaukee, 10th inUtah, 17th at USA Championship and 114th in Maui.2007: 14th at XTERRA West Champs, 10th in Alabama,14th in Richmond, 8th at Mountain Champs in Utah, his bestcareer finish. Was 13th at USA Champs & 64th in Maui.2008: Finished 18th in Temecula, 19th in ‘Bama, 14th inRichmond, 12th in Utah, and 12th at the XTERRA USAChampionship. Placed 16th overall in the Pro Series.2009: Finished 14th at XTERRA West and Midwest, 9th atSoutheast, 11th at Northwest Cup, 9th at Atlantic and SouthCentral, 8th at Northeast Cup, 10th at Mountain Cup, 10that USA Championship, and 25th at XTERRA Worlds.2010: Placed 17th at the XTERRA West Champs, 8th atSouth Central, 6th at Southeast Champs, 7th at the Eastand Mountain Champs, 9th at the USA Champs, and DNFat XTERRA Worlds.2011: Finished 19th at XTERRA West Champs, 14th at theSouth Central Championship, DNF at East Champs, wonthe XTERRA Forest Drive point series race, was 3rd atXTERRA Mexico, 15th at XTERRA Czech, 10th at theXTERRA European Championship/XTERRA Germany, 2ndat XTERRA Japan, and 11th at the USA Championship.Finished 20th in XTERRA U.S. Pro Series and 18th on

Will

XTERRA European Tour.2012 XTERRA RACES: Finished 7th at XTERRA Guam,7th at XTERRA Philippines, and 8th at XTERRA Saipan onconsecutive weekends in March, was 6th at the ITU CrossTri World Championships/XTERRA Southeast Champs,was a career-best 4th at the XTERRA East Championship,10th at the Mountain Championship, 3rd at the XTERRAMexico Championship, and 3rd at the XTERRA JapanChampionship.

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CODY WAITELakewood, Colorado

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 7PERSONAL: Born September 25, 1978...originally fromCave Creek, AZ...is an XTERRA and triathlon specificcoach with EPC Multisport...married XTERRA super fanturned age group standout Kathy Tank in the off-season.WEBSITE: codywaite.meTWITTER: @codywaiteSPONSORS: ASEA, Pearl Izumi, Shimano, FirstEndurance, Rudy Project, Adrenalin Cycles, CannondaleBIKE/SHOE: Cannondale Scalpel 26. Yes, a 26.SHOE: Pearl Izumi, custom made tri upper with trail lowerXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year...won the 25-29XTERRA National Championship in 2006. Best pro finishwas 4th at XTERRA Mountain Champs in 2009.2007: 15th in Temecula, 9th in Alabama, 12th in Richmond,5th in Utah, 15th at the USA Champs and 7th in Pro Series.2008: 12th in Temecula, 13th in ‘Bama, 17th in Richmond,7th in Utah, 13th at XTERRA USA, and 34th pro atXTERRA Worlds in Maui.2009: 13th at XTERRA West Cup, 11th at Midwest, 7th atSoutheast Cup, 9th at the Northwest Cup, 4th at theMountain Cup, 7th at XTERRA USA Championship, and27th at XTERRA Worlds.2010: Placed 6th at XTERRA West Champs and the SouthCentral Championships, was 5th at the Southeast Champs,9th at the East Championship, 5th at the Mountain Champs,4th at XTERRA Canada, 8th at the USA Championship,and 20th at the World Championship.2011: Placed 9th at the XTERRA West Champs, 10th at theSouth Central Champs, was 15th at ITU Cross Tri Worlds,seventh at the Pacific Champs, a season-best 6th at theSoutheast Champs, 8th at the East Champs, 9th at theMountain Champs, 7th at the XTERRA CanadaChampionship, 10th at the USA Champs. Finished 7th inXTERRA Pro Series, and 31st at XTERRA Worlds.2012: Placed 12th at the XTERRA West Championship,10th at the ITU Cross Tri Worlds/XTERRA SE Champs, and8th at the XTERRA East Championship, and a season-best5th at the XTERRA Mountain Championship.

Cody

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CHRIS LEGHMelbourne, Australia

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 8PERSONAL: Born November 18, 1972.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 11th year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2-time Ironman Champion,5-time Australian National Champion, held world number oneranking in long course triathlons from March - May ‘99 and May- October 2000. Over 70 worldwide professional race wins,and 10 top 5 Ironman finishes.2005: Placed 7th at the XTERRA USA Championshipwhere he posted the fastest run, and was 5th at theXTERRA World Championship in Maui.2006: Finished 3rd at the XTERRA USA Championshipand had the fastest run there for second straight year.DNF’d in Maui at World Champs.2007: Finished 4th at the XTERRA World Championshipand posted the fastest run.2008: Won the XTERRA Australia Championship back inApril, was 7th at XTERRA USA Championship with thefastest run, and 10th at XTERRA Worlds.2009: Placed 24th at XTERRA Worlds. 2010: DNF at XTERRA Worlds.2011: Placed 10th at the XTERRA World Championship,where he had the fastest pro run split for the fourth time inMaui.2012: Finished fourth at the XTERRA West Championship,and third at the ITU Cross Triathlon WorldChampionships/XTERRA Southeast Championship.

Chris

ADAM WIRTHBoise, Idaho

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 9FINAL 2011 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 12PERSONAL: Born April 30, 1978...earned an MBA inaccounting at the University of Nebraska, and works as anaccountant when not racing.WEBSITE: adamwirth.comBIKE/SHOE: Trek Superfly 100 Elite 29er/AviaRACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Placed 5th at XTERRACanada in 2010.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year.2010: Placed 18th at XTERRA France in first race as a pro,was 5th at XTERRA Canada, 11th at XTERRA USAChampionship, and 29th at XTERA Worlds.2011: Placed 13th at the XTERRA West Champs, 12th atthe South Central Championship, DNF at the PacificChamps due to mechanical, was 10th at the SoutheastChamps, 11th at the Mountain Champs, 9th at XTERRACanada Championship, and 15th at USA Champs. Finished12th in Pro Series and was 34th at XTERRA Worlds.2012: Finished 11th at the XTERRA West Championship,DNF at ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRASoutheast Champs, was 9th at XTERRA East Champs, and13th at the Mountain Championship.

Adam

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WILL ROSSAnchorage, Alaska

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 10PERSONAL: Born May 1, 1989...works as a bikemechanic at Chain Reaction Cycles...won the Alaska statebiathlon as a 17-year-old...went to the Arctic Winter Gamestwice for cross-country skiing.WEBSITE: willrossracing.blogspot.comSPONSORS: Stan’s NoTubes, SPY Optics, KaladiBrothers/Subway Cycling TeamBIKE/SHOE: Trek Superfly 29er / Inov-8 X-Talon 190XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 6th year, second as a pro2011: Placed 8th at the XTERRA South CentralChampionship, a career-best 7th at the East Champs, andwas 17th at the USA Championship. Finished 18th in thePro Series and was 33rd at XTERRA Worlds.2012: Finished 10th at the XTERRA West Championship,and 12th at the ITU Cross Tri WorldChampionships/XTERRA Southeast Championship, and11th at the XTERRA East Championship.

Will

DAMIAN GONZALEZStockton, California

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 11PERSONAL: Born December 20, 1976.WEBSITE: damianxp.blogspot.comXTERRA EXPERIENCE: 12th year. Won the 30-34XTERRA National Chamionship in 2007.2008: Placed 21st at the West and Southeast races, 18th atEast Champs and Nationals, and was 32nd at Worlds.2009: Finished 16th at the West Cup, 13th at the XTERRAUSA Championship, and 38th at Worlds.2010: Finished 14th at West Champs, 12th at SouthCentral Champs, a career-best 9th at Southeast Champs,12th at East Champs, and 16th at USA Champs.2011: Finished 21st at the West Champs, 15th at the SouthCentral Champs, and 13th at Pacific and Southeast races.2012: Placed 14th at the XTERRA West Championship,21st at the ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRASoutheast Champs, 12th at XTERRA East Champs, and14th at the Mountain Champs.

Damian

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RYAN IGNATZBoulder, Colorado

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 17PERSONAL: Born September 25, 1978 in born in Arcadia,CA...earned Masters of Science in Kinesiology and AppliedPhysiology at Univ of Colorado at Boulder.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Ninth year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2002 USAT All American,6th at Collegiate Nationals (2002), top 10 in XTERRA U.S.Pro Series last two years (2007/08).2006: Finished 9th in California, 6th in Alabama, 10th inRichmond, 6th in Milwaukee, 7th in Utah, 6th in Tahoe, and9th at XTERRA Worlds.2007: Placed 8th at East Champs, 7th at MountainChamps, 6th at XTERRA USA Championship to place 10thoverall in Pro Series. Finished 16th at XTERRA Worlds.2008: DNF at West Champs, 8th at Southeast Champs, 6that East Champs, 8th at Mountain Champs, 9th at XTERRAUSA and 14th at XTERRA Worlds.2009: Finished11th at XTERRA West Cup, 7th at theNorthwest Cup, 8th at the Mountain Cup, and 8th at theUSA Championship.2011: Won the overall XTERRA National Championship asan age grouper, and also won the 30-34 age groupXTERRA World Championship.2012: Finished 6th at the XTERRA Mountain Champs.

BRIAN SMITHGunnison, Colorado

2008-09 XTERRA Winter World Champ

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 21PERSONAL: Born November 15, 1975 in Glens Falls,NY...NORBA XC Pro since 2001...ran track and x-country atWestern State College where he earned degree inclinical/counseling psychology...works as a communitysupport specialist for developmentally disabled adults.SPONSORS: Giant, Rudy Project, Alpine Orthopaedics,SRAM, Mavic.BIKE/SHOE: Giant Anthem 26”/SalomonXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Two-time XTERRAWinter World Champion, Top American (3rd overall) at the2007 XTERRA World Championship, and won 2006XTERRA Midwest Championship.2006: Finished 10th at XTERRA West Champs whileposting fastest bike split, 5th in Alabama, his best XTERRAfinish ever at the time, 9th in Richmond, won the MidwestChampionship in Milwaukee (which was a duathlon formatas swim was cancelled), placed 12th at the USAChampionship and 17th at XTERRA Worlds.2007: Finished 5th in Temecula, 7th in Bama, DNF inRichmond, was 3rd at Mountain Champs, 8th at XTERRAUSA Champs and 6th in the Pro Series. Finished 3rd over-all and top American at the XTERRA World Champs.2008: Won the inaugural XTERRA Winter WorldChampionship (bike, snowshoe, run, randonee) in Utah andthe Fire and Ice award for having the fastest combinedtimes at XTERRA Worlds and Winter Worlds. Placed 3rd(top American) at West Champs, sixth at SoutheastChamps, 3rd at XTERRA Brazil, third at Mountain Champs,6th at USA Champs, 4th in Pro Series, 9th at Worlds.2009: Won the USAT Winter Tri National Championship,represented the U.S. at ITU Winter TriWorlds in Austriawhere he finished 12th (top American), won the XTERRAWinter World Championship, finished 8th at the XTERRAWest Cup, 7th at Midwest Cup, 6th at Atlantic Cup, 5th atSouth Central Cup, 6th at Mountain Cup, 6th at XTERRABrazil, 9th at the USA Championship, and 15th at Worlds.2010: Placed third at the XTERRA West Champs, then torehis bicep which ended his season.2011: Placed 10th at the XTERRA West Championship,and 3rd at the Mountain Champs. Finished 14th in Series.2012: Placed 7th at the Mountain Champs.

Brian

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SAM GARDNERSurrey, United Kingdom

2010-11 XTERRA Saipan Champion2011 XTERRA Philippines Champion

PERSONAL: Born April 29, 1975.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year. WEBSITE: samgardner.com2006: Finished 4th at XTERRA Spain and 15th at Worlds.2007: Finished 2nd at XTERRA Saipan, 7th at XTERRADenmark, 5th at XTERRA Austria, 14th at XTERRAGermany, and 9th at XTERRA England. Placed 14th atXTERRA USA Championship and World Championship.2008: Placed 9th at XTERRA European Championships inItaly, 6th at XTERRA UK, 7th at XTERRA France in Auron,10th at XTERRA Austria. Won XTERRA Japan becomingthe first male Brit to win an XTERRA Championship race.Placed 11th at XTERRA USA Champs.2009: Won XTERRA Guam, XTERRA Saipan, and thePacific Islands Club Double for having the best com-bined times in XTERRA Saipan and Tagaman triathlon.Placed 11th at XTERRA Italy, 3rd at XTERRA Malaysia, 4that XTERRA Czech, 8th at XTERRA Germany, 3rd atXTERRA Austria, won XTERRA Japan, was 4th at theNortheast Cup, and 9th at the Mountain Cup.2010: Won XTERRA Saipan, was 13th at XTERRAPortugal, 8th at XTERRA France, and 13th at Czech.2011: Won XTERRA Philippines and XTERRA SaipanChampionships and was 11th at XTERRA Worlds.2012: First race

BEN ALLENNorth Wollongong, Australia

2012 XTERRA Brazil Champion

FINAL 2012 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 3PERSONAL: Born January 19, 1985...has raced and wonmany ocean swim’s, surf events, and adventure races.WEBSITE: benallentriathlete.comTWITTER: Ben_AllenSPONSORS: Giant, RecoverWorks, Inov8, PowerBar,ConnectSports, Rocket Science Sports, Compressport,Craft, and Mum & Dad.BIKE/SHOE: Giant 29’er / Inov-8 TalonsXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Second year.2011: Placed 4th at XTERRA New Zealand, was 3rd atXTERRA Italy, won XTERRA Brazil, placed 13th atXTERRA France, 12th at XTERRA Czech, 7th at XTERRAGermany, 4th at XTERRA Switzerland, 6th at XTERRACanada, 7th at the XTERRA USA Championship, and 36that XTERRA Worlds.2012 XTERRA RACES: Won the XTERRA Guam,Philippines, Saipan, and New Zealand Championship racesto start the season, was 2nd at XTERRA Italy, 9th at XTER-RA France, 5th at XTERRA Czech, 11th at XTERRAGermany, and 3rd at XTERRA Switzerland. Finished 3rd inXTERRA European Tour.

Ben

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NicoNICOLAS “Nico” LEBRUNDigne-les-Bains, France

2012 XTERRA European Tour Champ2010-12 XTERRA USA Champion2005 XTERRA World Champion

2012 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 1PERSONAL: Born September 4, 1973.WEBSITE: nico-lebrun.comSPONSORS: Avia, Cannondale, Oakley, NDLS Conseil,CG04, Cafe de la Plage-Juan Les Pins, Skinfit, ProfileDesign, Scientec Nutrition, Squirt Lube, Vittoria-Geax,Suunto, Digne-les-Bains Triathlon, ENVE Composites,Sailfish, Pranarom, Met, Sidi, Cycle Gallardo.BIKE/SHOE: Cannondale Flash 29” and Scalpel 26”/AviaXTERRA EXPERIENCE: 11th year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Finished in the top four ofthe first four XTERRA U.S. Pro Series from 2001-2004.13 times on the podium in world championships in threedifferent sports - XTERRA, Duathlon, XTERRA Winter andWinter Triathlon (world champ in '99 & '00). The crowningmoment in his career, the ultimate victory, was in Maui in2005. He received a congratulatory letter from FrenchPresident Jacques Chirac and was recognized as the off-road triathlete of the year at Competitor's Endurance SportsAwards that year after winning XTERRA Worlds.2003: Third at Big Bear, won Richmond, won CzechRepublic, placed 4th in Keystone, won XTERRA Germany,and was 3rd in Tahoe. Finished 3rd in XTERRA EuropeanTour standings, and 3rd in XTERRA USA Pro Points Series.2004: Won XTERRA European Championship in theCzech Republic, finished second in Austria, third inGermany, 7th in Holland, was 2nd overall in the EuropeanTour behind Marceau. In the U.S. he was 3rd at Richmond,2nd in Keystone, 11th in Big Bear, and fourth at Tahoe.Placed 4th in U.S. Pro Series.2005: 2nd at XTERRA Czech, 3rd at Italy, won Austria, 3rdin Spain, won XTERRA Germany, 2nd in European Tour.Won XTERRA World Championship more than three min-utes ahead of Llanos. Had the fastest bike split (1:29:13).2006: Finished 2nd at XTERRA France, won XTERRAItaly, Czech, and Denmark. Placed 3rd at XTERRAGermany and won the XTERRA European Tour. Alsofinished 3rd at the XTERRA East Championship inRichmond, and was 8th at World Championship2007: Finished 3rd at XTERRA Italy and Denmark, andwon XTERRA Austria and UK to win Euro Tour for second

straight season. Placed 7th at XTERRA Worlds.2008: Finished 2nd at XTERRA European Championship inItaly, then won XTERRA UK, Czech, France-Auron andFrance-Mondelieu. Won 3rd straight XTERRA EuropeanTour Title. DNFd at XTERRA Worlds.2009: Finished 2nd at XTERRA Winter Worlds, DNF atXTERRA West Cup, 5th at Midwest Cup, 5th at SoutheastCup, 2nd at Northwest Cup, 3rd at Atlantic Cup, 2nd at SouthCentral Cup, 2nd at XTERRA Mexico, then won NortheastCup, Mountain Cup and USA Champs. Finished in 2ndplace, just 55-seconds behind Eneko Llanos, at the XTERRAWorld Championship. It was his fourth time in the top threein Maui (2002, ‘03, ‘05, ‘09).2010: Placed 3rd at XTERRA Portugal, 5th at the XTERRAWest Championship, 3rd at the South Central Champs, and4th at the XTERRA European Championship in Italy. WonXTERRA France and the XTERRA Mountain Champs onback-to-back weekends. Placed 4th at XTERRA Czech, 2ndat the XTERRA USA Championship, and 5th at Worlds.2011: Placed fourth at both the West and South CentralChampionship races, sat-out Pacific Champs due to illness,was 5th at the Southeast Champs, 6th at the XTERRA ItalyChampionship, 3rd at the East Championship, 2nd atXTERRA France, 4th at Mountain Championship, 4th atXTERRA Germany, and 2nd at XTERRA Switzerland.Placed 3rd in XTERRA European Tour and the XTERRAU.S. Pro Series. Won the XTERRA USA Championshiprace for second time in three years, and was 13th at Worlds.2012: Won the XTERRA Italy Championship, was 3rd atXTERRA France, won XTERRA Czech Championship, wassecond at XTERRA Germany, and won the XTERRASwitzerland Championship en route to winning the XTERRAEuropean Tour for the fourth time.

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LESLEY PATERSONSan Diego, California (via Scotland)

2011 XTERRA World Champion2012 ITU Cross Tri World Champion

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 1PERSONAL: Born October 12, 1980...moved from Sterling,Scotland to the U.S. in 2001...earned bachelor’s degree inperforming arts from England and a master’s in theatreacting from San Diego State...works constantly as a filmproducer, writer, and tri coach...ambition is to win an Oscar& be on the podium at XTERRA Worlds in same year. WEBSITE: lesleypaterson.comTWITTER: @lesleydoestriSPONSORS: Trek, KSwiss, CEP, Xendurance, Bonk,Breaker, Aquasphere, GU, OakleyBIKE/SHOE: Trek Superfly 29er / KSwiss Kwicky BladeXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year. Finished in top 3 in7-straight XTERRA Championship races from ‘09 to 2010.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Placed 2nd at XTERRAWorlds in 2009 and 2nd at Ironman 70.3 California in 2010.Won the 2007 Subaru Sprint triathlon in San Diego andScotland National Triathlon Championship in 2007.2008: Finished 9th at XTERRA West Champs, 2nd at theSoutheast Champs, 7th at the East Champs, 7th at theMountain Champs, 4th at the USA Champs and 10th atXTERRA Worlds.2009: Placed 3rd at XTERRA West Cup, 2nd at theSoutheast Cup, 3rd at the USA Championship, and 2nd atXTERRA Worlds.2010: Placed 3rd at XTERRA West and SoutheastChampionships, was 2nd at XTERRA USA Champs, and7th at XTERRA Worlds.2011: Won the XTERRA Pacific Championship in SantaCruz, CA on May 15, and was 2nd at the XTERRA USAChampionship on Sept. 24 in Utah. Finished 10th in the ProSeries with just those two results, then won her firstXTERRA World Championship.2012: Placed 2nd at the XTERRA West Championship, andwon the ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRASoutheast Championship in Shelby County, AL on May 19,and was 3rd at the XTERRA East Championship.

Lesley

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RENATA BUCHERLucerne, Switzerland

2012 Guam, Philippines, Saipan, West(U.S.) and Mexico Champion

4-time XTERRA European Tour Champ

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 2PERSONAL: Born May 30, 1977...attended the Universityof Zuerich.WEBSITE: renatabucher.chBIKE/SHOE: Cannondale Flash 29er/Asics Fuji RacerXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Has won 29 XTERRAChampionship races in 12 countries, the U.S. Territory ofGuam and the Commonwealth of the Northern MarianaIslands (Saipan).FAVORITE XTERRA: Saipan2004: 9th at XTERRA Germany in first-ever XTERRA.2005: Won XTERRA Saipan, and was second at Tagamanto win the PIC Double with a combined time of 6:14:11.Was 3rd at Temecula, won XTERRA Czech (beating threeWorld Champs in Angle, McQuaid, and Whitmore in theprocess), 3rd at XTERRA Italy, 5th in Richmond, wonXTERRA Austria, second at XTERRA Spain, and third atXTERRA Germany. Won the XTERRA European Tour andwas 9th in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series. Placed 4th atWorld Champs in Maui.2006: Won everything she entered starting with XTERRASaipan, then a clean sweep in Europe with victories atFrance, Italy, Czech, Spain, and UK. Won second straightXTERRA European Title. Placed 5th at World Champs.Placed 4th at Tagaman and was 2nd in the PIC Doublestandings behind Whitmore.2007: Won XTERRA Saipan Championship then injurieskept her sidelined for the rest of the season.2008: Won XTERRA Saipan for the fourth straight year,plus the Tagaman Triathlon and Pacific Islands Club Doubleaward, placed 2nd at XTERRA European Championship inItaly, won XTERRA France-Auron, was second at XTERRAAustria, won XTERRA France-Mondelieu and her thirdstraight Euro Tour title. Also won XTERRA Japan, was 2ndat XTERRA USA, and 4th at XTERRA Worlds.2009: Won XTERRA Saipan for 5th straight year, theTagaman road tri on Saipan a week later and the PacificIslands Club Resort Double award for having the fastestcombined time in the 2 races. Finished 4th at XTERRAWest, 2nd at Midwest, 3rd at Southeast Cup, won XTERRA

Renata

Malaysia, won XTERRA Italy, was 2nd at XTERRA Czech,won XTERRA Northeast Cup (her first win in the U.S.), wonXTERRA European Championship in Austria and the EuroTour for the fourth time, was 8th at XTERRA USA Champs,and 14th at XTERRA Worlds.2010: Won five races, starting with XTERRA Saipan for the6th straight year, and the Pacific Islands Club ResortDouble award. Won XTERRA Guam, won inaugural XTER-RA Portugal Championship, won XTERRA South CentralChampionship, placed 2nd at XTERRA EuropeanChampionship in Italy, placed 4th at the Southeast Champs,won the East Champs, was 2nd at XTERRA France, wonXTERRA Czech, and was 2nd at XTERRA Switzerland.Finished in a points tie for first with Marion Lorblanchet forthe Euro Tour title, but lost tie-breaker (position at last race).DNF at XTERRA Worlds.2011: Finished 2nd at XTERRA Philippines, 3rd atXTERRA Saipan, 2nd at XTERRA Italy, won XTERRAFrance, was 7th at ITU Cross Tri Worlds, was third atXTERRA Czech and Germany, and 5th at XTERRASwitzerland. Placed 2nd at the XTERRA PacificChampionship, third at the Southeast Championship, andfourth at XTERRA World Championship. Finished 2nd inthe XTERRA European Tour and 11th in the U.S. Pro Series2012: Won the XTERRA Guam, Philippines, and SaipanChampionship races on consecutive weekends - a cleansweep of the XTERRA Asia Pacific triple crown, then wonthe XTERRA West Championship. Placed 10th at the ITUCross Tri World Champs/XTERRA Southeast Champs, was6th at XTERRA Italy, 2nd at the East Champs, 2nd atXTERRA France, 4th at XTERRA Mountain Champs, wonXTERRA Mexico, and was 3rd at XTERRA Canada.

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MELANIE McQUAIDVictoria, B.C., Canada

2011 ITU Cross Tri World Champion4-time XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champ2003, ‘05 & ‘06 XTERRA World Champ

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 3PERSONAL: Born May 17, 1973 in Victoria, BC,Canada�has a degree in biochemistry�raced withCanada’s National Cycling team for six years...started upthe MelRad racing team in 2009. WEBSITE: racergirl.comSPONSORS: Trek, Bontrager, AVIA, Polar, Shimano, RudyProject, Powerbar, Champion System, Cycleops, NineteenWetsuits, TP Therapy, Genuine Innovations, USANA, ESIGrips, Saltstick.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 11th year...won the XTERRACanada Championship in each attempt 2003, ‘04, ‘10, & ‘11.2002: Finished in the runner-up position in both theXTERRA East and Central Championships before winningthe West title at Half Moon Bay. Finished 4th at the USAChampionship and was the runner-up in Pro Series. 2003: 2nd at Big Bear and Richmond, won in Canada, was2nd in Tahoe, and 2nd in Pro Series. Won XTERRA Worlds.2004: Won in Richmond, then finished runner-up toWhitmore in Keystone, Big Bear, and Tahoe. Also finishedsecond in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series. Won XTERRACanada and placed second at XTERRA Worlds.2005: Won in Temecula, finished 7th at XTERRA Czech,won XTERRA Italy, placed 2nd in Richmond andMilwaukee, won Keystone to tie Whitmore for the Serieslead heading into Tahoe. Placed second in Tahoe and 2ndin the Pro Series. Was 9th in the XTERRA European Tourstandings. Became the first female to win her secondXTERRA World Championship in Maui.2006: 2nd in Temecula, won inaugural XTERRA SoutheastChampionship, 2nd in Richmond and Milwaukee, won theMountain Championship to create a virtual tie withWhitmore for Pro Series lead, then won in Tahoe to captureher first Pro Series crown after three runner-ups. Followedwith 2nd straight & unprecedented 3rd XTERRA World Title.2007: Won in California, was second in Alabama,Richmond, and Utah. Placed 5th at USA Champs, 2nd inPro Series, and was the runner-up at XTERRA Worlds.2008: Won West Champs for second straight year, 8th atSoutheast, won the East, Mountain, USA Champs, and USPro Series crown. DNF’d at XTERRA Worlds.

2009: Won XTERRA West, Midwest, Southeast, Northwest,and Atlantic Cup races, was 2nd at South Central andNortheast Cups, then won XTERRA USA Championshipand XTERRA US Pro Series title for the second straight year(her third overall - also won in 2006). Finished 3rd at XTER-RA Worlds, her seventh time in the top 3 at Maui.2010: Placed 2nd at the XTERRA West Champs, 3rd at theSouth Central Championship, won the XTERRA EuropeanChampionship in Italy, was 2nd at the Southeast Champs,3rd at the East Champs, won Ironman Lake Stevens 70.3,won the XTERRA Canada Championship, won the XTERRAUSA Championship, placed 11th at the XTERRA WorldChampionship, and was third at the XTERRA Trail RunningWorld Championship.2011: Won the XTERRA West and South CentralChampionships, then captured the inaugural ITU Cross-TriWorld Title in Spain, was 5th at the Pacific Champs, won theSoutheast title, was 2nd at East Champs, 2nd at theMountain Champs, won XTERRA Canada second straightyear, and the USA Championship for fourth year in a row.Won the Pro Series for the fourth time, and was on her wayto winning XTERRA Worlds before exhaustion struck andshe collapsed just 60 yards from the finish and DNF.2012: Placed 5th at the XTERRA West Championship, 2ndat the ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRASoutheast Championship, won the East Championship,was 5th at the Mtn Champs, and won XTERRA Canada.

Melanie


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DANELLE KABUSHCalgary, Alberta

2012 XTERRA Mountain Champion2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 4PERSONAL: Born April 26, 1975...originally fromCourtenay, British Columbia...was a track & cross-countryRunner for University of Washington in Seattle, 1998 NCAADivision One 1500m finalist...earned PhD in sportpsychology from the Univsity of Ottawa in 2007...mother oftwo and a mental performance consultant by trade.WEBSITE: danellekabush.comBIKE/SHOE: Luna Pro Team...Orbea, AVIA, Fox, Maxxis,Lazer, Camelbak, Mavic, Shimano.Vetta, Squadra, Chariot,Pedro’s, Sock Guy, High Sierra, Selle Italia Saddles, Kicker,Genuine Innovations, and Orca.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 4th & 5th overall in2003/2004 Canada Cup Mountain Bike Series, was 9th in1998 NCAA 1500m Final.2004: 2nd at XTERRA Canada, 3rd at XTERRA Worlds.2005: Finished 6th in Temecula, 9th in Richmond, 7th inMilwaukee, 9th in Keystone, and 4th in Tahoe. Placed 6thin XTERRA U.S. Pro Series and 6th at XTERRA Worlds.2006: Finished 8th at Temecula, 4th in Alabama, 5th inRichmond, 8th in Milwaukee, 4th in Utah, 3rd at theXTERRA USA Championship in Tahoe, and career-best2nd at XTERRA World Championship.2007: Took year off to have her first child, Zoe.2008: Placed 4th at West Champs, 7th at SoutheastChamps, 5th at East Champs, 4th at Mtn Champs, 6th atUSA Champs and 2nd at Worlds (fastest run split).2009: Placed 9th at XTERRA West Cup, 7th at SoutheastCup, 2nd at Northwest Cup, 3rd at Atlantic Cup, 5th atNortheast Cup, 2nd at Mountain Cup, and 7th at theXTERRA USA and World Championships.2010: Won the XTERRA Alberta off-road tri, was third at theXTERRA Canada Champs, and was 12th at Worlds.2011: Placed 5th at the XTERRA West Championship, 3rdat the XTERRA Canada Championship, and 3rd at the USAChampionship. Finished 12th in XTERRA U.S. Pro Seriesand was 5th at XTERRA Worlds (her fourth top 5 in Maui).2012: Placed 4th at the XTERRA West Champs, was 6th atthe ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRASoutheast Championship, 5th at the XTERRA EastChamps, and won the XTERRA Mountain Championship inAvon, CO on July 14 (her first win on XTERRA U.S. ProSeries.), and was 2nd at XTERRA Canada Championship.

Danelle

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SUZIE SNYDERFredericksburg, Virginia

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 5PERSONAL: Born March 30, 1982...originally from AverillPark, NY...was a three-sport state champ in cross country,pole vault, and Slalom waterskiing...earned a mastersdegree in exercise science from Springfield College...was acompetitive slalom waterskier from the ages of 12-18...works as a human performance coach for a federal lawenforcement agency.TWITTER: @SnyderSuzieSPONSORS: Luna Pro TeamBIKE/SHOE: Orbea Alma 29er / AVIA Stoltz & BoltXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Ninth year. Won the 20-24division XTERRA World Title in 2004 and 2006. Is also a4-time XTERRA age group National Champion.2010: Finished 5th at the XTERRA Mountain Champs infirst race as a pro, was 9th at the XTERRA USAChampionship, and a career-best 5th at XTERRA Worlds.2011: Placed 4th at the XTERRA Saipan Championshipand won the Tagaman road triahtlon a week later in Saipan.Placed 7th at the XTERRA West Champs, 4th at the SouthCentral Champs, 13th at ITU Cross Tri Worlds, 7th at thePacific and Southeast Championships, a career-best 3rd atthe East Champs,8th at the Mountain Champs, and 9th atthe USA Champs. Finished 5th in the Pro Series and was15th at XTERRA Worlds.2012: Finished 6th at the XTERRA West Champs, 4th (topAmerican) at the ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRA Southeast Championship, 6th at the XTERRAEast Champs, 3rd at the Mountain Champs, and 6th atXTERRA Canada Championship.

Suzie

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SARA SCHULERBoulder, Colorado

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 6PERSONAL: Born February 18, 1981...maiden name isSara Tarkington...earned master’s degree in social workfrom Colorado State...ran cross country at the Universityof Colorado...a social worker for Boulder County Housingand Human Services and runs a private practice workingwith athletes around sports performance issues (seeflatironstherapy.com)WEBSITE: saratarkington.blogspot.comTWITTER: @xterrasaraSPONSORS: AVIA, Specialized, Stan’s No Tubes, HoneyStinger, XTERRA Wetsuits, Native Eyewear, InfinitBIKE: Specialized Womens Fate 29erSHOE: AVIA Bolt and AVIA StoltzXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year.RACING HIGHLIGHTS: Member of the junior nationaltriathlon team that competed in ITU Worlds in ‘97 and ‘98and Under 23 national team at Worlds in 2003 and ‘04.2007: Won XTERRA Buffalo Creek and was third at theCrested Butte Bank XTERRA. Placed 7th at XTERRAMountain Champs in Utah, 9th at XTERRA USAChampionship, and 12th at XTERRA Worlds.2008: Placed 14th at XTERRA East Champs, 10th atMountain and USA Champs, and 9th at XTERRA Worlds.2009: Placed third at the XTERRA Mountain Cup, and 6that XTERRA USA Championship, and 9th at XTERRAWorlds.2010: Finished 8th at the XTERRA West Champs, 2nd atthe Mountain Championship, 7th at the USA Championship,and 8th at XTERRA Worlds in Maui.2011: Placed 17th at ITU Cross Tri Worlds, 4th at theXTERRA Mountain Championship 6th at XTERRACanada, and 8th at XTERRA USA Champs. Finished 13thin Pro Series and was 7th (top American) at the XTERRAWorld Championship.2012: Placed 9th at the XTERRA West Championship,12th at the ITU Cross Tri World Championship/XTERRASoutheast Championship, and 2nd at the XTERRAMountain Championship.

Sara

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HEATHER HOLMESAtlanta, Georgia

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 7PERSONAL: Born September 24, 1980...from Pocatello,Idaho but in the last two years has lived in South Korea, SaltLake City, Germany and Atlanta...earned undergrad degreein mechanical engineering from Montana State and MS andPhD degrees in same from the University ofUtah....currently doing her postdoc at Georgia Techresearching air quality.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Second year.2011: Placed 8th at XTERRA Italy in her first-ever triathlon(let alone XTERRA). Was 7th at XTERRA France andXTERRA Czech, 8th at XTERRA Germany and XTERRASwitzerland. Finished 7th in the XTERRA European Tour.2012: Finished 6th at the XTERRA West Championship,13th at the ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRASoutheast Championship in Shelby County, AL on May 19,7th at the XTERRA East Champs and the Mtn Champs.

Heather

TAMARA DONELSONEdwards, Colorado

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 8PERSONAL: Born August 29, 1975.WEBSITE: tamaradonelson.comTWITTER: @tamdonelsonXTERRA EXPERIENCE: First year pro. Won amateurXTERRA World title in 2011, placing 14th overall.2012: Placed 11th at the XTERRA West Championship,18th at the ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRASoutheast Championship in Shelby County, AL on May 19,10th at the XTERRA East Champs, and a career-best 6th atthe XTERRA Mountain Championship.

Tamara

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ShonnySHONNY VANLANDINGHAM

Durango, Colorado2010 XTERRA World Champion

2008-11 XTERRA USA National Champ

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 9PERSONAL: Born May 29, 1969...earned her degree innutrition and played NCAA I basketball at East Texas StateUniversity�roasts her own coffee at her second home onthe Big Island of Hawaii�in 1993 she was leading biketours in Maui that eventually spurred her professional rac-ing career.WEBSITE: teamlunachix.comSPONSORS: Luna Pro Team, Clif Bar, Orbea, Orca, Avia,Mavic, Maxxis, Lazer, Fox, Selle Italia, Camelbak, Pedros,Genuine Innovations, Shimano, Vetta, Squadra, Chariot,Sock Guy, High Sierra, Selle Italia, Kicker, Cytek, PlanetSun, KonaRed, Dedicated Athlete.BIKE/SHOE: Orbea Alma 29er/AVIA Bolt XZRXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Seventh year, fourth full season.In her first-ever XTERRA at the World Championship in2005 she posted fastest bike split and finished 7th.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: With 15 NORBA Nationalrace wins and three NORBA Series Championship titles,Vanlandingham is the most successful rider in NORBAhistory. A 7-time U.S. National Mountain Bike TeamMember, 3x (2004-06) NORBA National Series X-CountryChamp & 2005 U.S. National Short Track Champ.2006: Finished 9th (5th best bike split) at both the XTERRAUSA Championship in Tahoe and the XTERRA WorldChampionship in Maui (third-best bike).2007: Placed 5th at Mountain Champs, 7th at XTERRAUSA, and 7th in Pro Series. Finished XTERRA-best 4th atXTERRA World Champs and the fastest bike.2008: Won the Southeast Champs (her firs XTERRAvictory), was 3rd at the East Champs, 2nd at the MountainChamps, 7th at the XTERRA USA Championship (TopAmerican), was also the top American in the U.S. ProSeries (2nd overall) and finished 3rd at XTERRA Worldswhere she once again posted the fastest bike split.2009: Had the fastest bike split and placed 3rd at XTERRASaipan behind Julie Dibens and Renata Bucher. Finished2nd at XTERRA West Cup, 4th at the Midwest andSoutheast Cups, 2nd at the Atlantic Cup, won the XTERRASouth Central Cup in Arkansas, was third at the NortheastCup in Vermont, won the Mountain Cup, won XTERRAMexico, and was second at XTERRA USA Champs (and

top American for the second straight year). Placed 5th atXTERRA Worlds, her third straight year in the top 5.2010: Placed 2nd at the XTERRA Saipan Championshipand XTERRA Guam in March. Won the XTERRA WestChampionship on April 25, was second at the South CentralChampionship, won XTERRA Southeast, was 2nd atXTERRA East Championship, won the Mountain Champs,won XTERRA Brazil, was second at XTERRA Mexico, thirdat the USA Championship, and won the XTERRA WorldChampionship in Maui at the age of 41.2011: Won the inaugural XTERRA PhilippinesChampionship on March 6 and the XTERRA SaipanChampionship for the second year in a row a week later.Placed second at both the XTERRA West and SouthCentral Championship races in April, was 2nd at ITU CrossTri Worlds, was 4th at Pacific Champs, 2nd at SoutheastChamps, won the East and Mountain Championships, wonXTERRA Mexico, was 5th at XTERRA Czech and 2nd atthe XTERRA European Championship in Germany. Placed7th at the XTERRA USA Championship despite racing ontorn ACL. Finished 2nd in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series.2012: Placed 5th at the ITU Cross Tri WorldChampionships/XTERRA Southeast Championship, 4th atXTERRA East Champs, won the XTERRA BrazilChampionship, and was second at the XTERRA MexicoChampionship.

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CAROLINE COLONNATaos, New Mexico

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 10PERSONAL: Born April 20, 1964...won collegiateTaekwondo Championship in 1986 while at UCBerkeley...works as doctor of oriental medicine.WEBSITE: colonnadare2tri.comSPONSORS: Hammer, K-TAOS, Fat Tire Cycles, WillowClinic, Biomedical Research LaboratoriesBIKE/SHOE: Specialized Epic 29er / AVIA BoltXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Ninth year, first XTERRA in 2000.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won the 45-49 divisionXTERRA World Championship in 2010.2011: Placed 7th at XTERRA Saipan Championship, 8th atthe South Central Championship, 9th at the Pacific andSoutheast Champs, 6th at the East Champs, 11th at theMountain Champs, and 16th at XTERRA USA Champs.Finished 7th in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series.2012: DNF at XTERRA West Championship, was 15th atthe ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRASoutheast Championship, 9th at XTERRA East Champs,and 9th at the XTERRA Mountain Champs.

KIM BAUGHColorado Springs, Colorado

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 12PERSONAL: Born October 5, 1979.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Second-year as a pro. Won the25-29 XTERRA World Title in 2006.2011: Placed 9th at the XTERRA Mountain Championshipin her first race as a pro. Placed 17th at the XTERRA USAChampionship, and finished 17th in the Pro Series. Finished22nd at XTERRA Worlds.2012: Placed 14th at the ITU Cross Tri WorldChampionships/XTERRA Southeast Championship, andwas 8th at the XTERRA Mountain Champs.

Kim

Caroline

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CARINA WASLEKundl, Austria

2011 XTERRA South Africa Champion2011 XTERRA Brazil Champion

FINAL 2012 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 3PERSONAL: Born October 20, 1984.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year.2005: Finished 3rd at XTERRA Austria in first-everXTERRA then won XTERRA Germany. Placed 7th inXTERRA European Tour.2006: Finished 2nd at XTERRA Czech and XTERRA Spain,was 3rd at Denmark and won XTERRA Germany.2007: Placed 2nd at XTERRA Italy, 4th at XTERRADenmark, 3rd at XTERRA Austria, and won XTERRAGermany for 3rd straight year. Was 10th at World Champs.2008: Placed 3rd at European Championship in Italy, wonXTERRA Czech, was third at XTERRA France-Auron, andsecond at XTERRA France-Mondelieu. Finished 2nd inXTERRA European Tour standings. Placed third at XTER-RA USA Championship, and 8th at XTERRA Worlds.2009: Placed 6th at XTERRA Italy, won XTERRA Czech,was 7th at XTERRA Germany, 2nd at XTERRA Austria, and4th at XTERRA USA Champs.2010: Placed 4th at XTERRA Portugal and the EuropeanChampionship in Italy, was third at XTERRA France, 5th atCzech, 10th at the USA Championship, and 6th at XTERRAWorlds.2011: Won the XTERRA South Africa Championship, was3rd at XTERRA Philippines, 2nd at XTERRA Saipan, 5th atXTERRA Italy, won XTERRA Brazil, 2nd at XTERRAFrance, 4th at XTERRA Czech, 6th at XTERRA Germany,4th at XTERRA Switzerland, and 11th at USA Champs.2012: Placed 2nd at XTERRA South Africa Championship,was 2nd at XTERRA Guam, 4th at XTERRA Philippines,3rd at XTERRA Saipan, 5th at XTERRA Italy, 4th at XTER-RA France, 2nd at XTERRA Czech, 4th at XTERRAGermany, and 4th at XTERRA Switzerland. Finished 3rd inXTERRA European Tour standings.

Carina

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JACQUI SLACKStoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

2012 XTERRA New Zealand Champion2012 XTERRA Italy Champion

FINAL 2012 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 2PERSONAL: Born June 17, 1983...works as a fire fighterwhen not racing...likes to surf, travelXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Third year. Is the top rankedBritish cross triathlete. BEST XTERRA FINISH: 2012 New Zealand and ItalyChampion.FAVORITE XTERRA: ItalyWEBSITE:jacquislack.co.ukTWITTER: @jacquislackSPONSORS: Internet Central, Royles, 2XU, Trek,Schwallbe, Champion SystemsBIKE: 26 duel suspension Trek 9.9 provided by Royles/TrekSHOE: Salamon Trial Cross2011: Placed 4th at XTERRA Italy and 9th at XTERRACzech.2012 XTERRA RACES: Was 3rd at XTERRA Guam, 2nd atXTERRA Philippines and XTERRA Saipan Championships,won XTERRA New Zealand and XTERRA Italy, was 3rd atXTERRA France, 4th at XTERRA Czech, and 3rd atXTERRA Switzerland. Finished 2nd on the XTERRAEuropean Tour

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CHRISTINE JEFFREYGuelph, Ontario

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: Not rankedPERSONAL: Born December 13, 1972...earned a degreein landscape architecture from Arizona State Universitywhere she was a four-time All-American swimmer...worksas a landscape architect for LJ Designs in Tucson, Arizona.WEBSITE: christinejeffrey.comTWITTER: @chrisjeffreySPONSORS: Coach Gareth, Native Eyewear, ChampionSystem, Nineteen Wetsuits, Honey Stinger, ExtremeEndurance, Zipfizz, Maxxis.BIKE: Full suspension 29erXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won the 2005 Ixtapa ITUContinental Cup, and 2007 Villarrica ITU Continental Cup. 2008: Finished 6th at XTERRA West Champs, 3rd atSoutheast Champs, 12th at East Champs, 11th at MountainChamps, 11th at USA Champs and 5th at XTERRA Worlds.2009: Placed 5th at the West Cup, 3rd at Midwest Cup, 3rdat the Northwest Cup, 5th at the South Central Cup, 4th atthe Northeast Cup, 9th at XTERRA USA Championship,and 8th at XTERRA Worlds.2010: Placed 4th at the XTERRA West Champs, 5th atSouth Central Champs, 6th at Southeast, 5th at EastChamps, 2nd at XTERRA Canada, 5th at USA Champs, and4th at XTERRA Worlds.2011: Finished 3rd at both the XTERRA West and SouthCentral Championships, was 6th at the Pacific Champs, 4that Southeast Champs, 4th at East Champs, and 7th at theMountain Champs.2012: Placed third at XTERRA Mexico in her first race backfrom inuries, and was 7th at XTERRA Canada.

Christine

BRANDI HEISTERMANBrackendale, BC, Canada

PERSONAL: A competitive runner since she was 7, Brandihas been racing ever since, mostly mountain bikes until herentrance into XTERRA last year. A mother of two little ones,and a teacher by trade...earned education degrees from theUniversity of Victoria, where she played soccer, and theBritish Columbia College of Teachers.WEBSITE: brandiheisterman.blogspot.com/XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 2nd year2011: Finished 2nd at the XTERRA Canada Championshipin XTERRA debut, and was 9th overall at the XTERRAWorld Championship.2012: Placed 9th at the ITU Cross Triathlon WorldChampionships/XTERRA Southeast Champs, and was 5that the XTERRA Canada Championship.

Brandi

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ABOUT THE 2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIESThe 2012 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series consists of five events - four regional championships and Nationals.

April 14 XTERRA West Championship Lake Las Vegas Resort (Henderson, NV)May 19 XTERRA Southeast Championship Oak Mountain State Park (Pelham, AL)June 10 XTERRA East Championship James River Park System (Richmond, VA)July 14 XTERRA Mountain Championship Beaver Creek Resort (Avon, CO)Sept. 22 XTERRA USA Championship Snowbasin Resort (Ogden, UT)

The top 15 pros at each event are awarded points based on overall pro finish. Pros will count their best three of fourregional scores plus the points they get (or don’t get) at the XTERRA USA Championship in Utah. Thus, the final point totalcombines an athletes’ best three scores in the first four races, plus the USA Championship race points. He/she with themost points in the end is declared the U.S. Pro Series Champ. The U.S. Series will dish out $145,000 in prize money:$15,000 at the West, East and Mountain Championships, $20,000 at the Southeast and USA Championship races, and$60,000 to the top overall points scorers in the Series.

Note: The XTERRA World Championship Oct. 28 in Kapalua, Maui is a stand-alone event worth $105,000.

2012 Pro Points Score Breakdown: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15100 90 82 75 69 63 58 53 49 45 41 37 34 31 28

ELIGIBILITYAthletes racing pro must have been accepted as a professional by a recognized multisport governing body (USA Triathlon,USA Cycling - road, cyclocross, track or mountain bike; any national governing body for triathlon; and any nationalgoverning body for cycling), and USA Triathlon offers an elite off-road pro license specifically designed for XTERRAspecialists. You can find this information at http://usatriathlon.org/content/index/670. Questions should be directed to KatieBaker, USA coordinator at [email protected].

In addition, athletes holding elite licenses in cycling, running, swimming or that have participated in the Olympics in thepast 10 years can be eligible by writing to Dave Nicholas [email protected] and presenting theirqualifications.

Conrad StoltzStellenbosch, South Africa

The “Caveman” is a 9-timeXTERRA U.S. Pro SeriesChampion, having won thetitle in his rookie season of2001, and also in 2002, ‘03,‘05, then five straight from2007-to-2011.

Melanie McQuaidVictoria, B.C., Canada

McQuaid won theXTERRA Pro Series

crown for the fourth timein her career in 2011.Only Jamie Whitmore

has more, with five.

2011 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES CHAMPS

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2012 XTERRA AMERICA TOUR PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN

XTERRA U.S. Pro Series

Pro Purse ($60,000)

awarded after UtahRank Men Women

1st $10,000 $10,000

2nd $6,000 $6,000

3rd $3,500 $3,500

4th $2,500 $2,500

5th $2,000 $2,000

6th $1,500 $1,500

7th $1,200 $1,200

8th $1,000 $1,000

9th $800 $800

10th $600 $600

11th $400 $400

12th $300 $300

13th $200 $200

XTERRA USA Championship

Pro Purse ($20,000)

Rank Men Women

1st $2,500 $2,500

2nd $2,000 $2,000

3rd $1,500 $1,500

4th $1,200 $1,200

5th $900 $900

6th $700 $700

7th $500 $500

8th $350 $350

9th $200 $200

10th $150 $150

XTERRA West, East, Mtn

Championship Races

Pro Purse ($15,000)

Rank Men Women

1st $2,300 $2,300

2nd $1,700 $1,700

3rd $1,300 $1,300

4th $900 $900

5th $600 $600

6th $400 $400

7th $300 $300

XTERRA World Championship

Pro Purse ($100,000) @ Maui

Rank Men Women

1st $20,000 $20,000

2nd $12,000 $12,000

3rd $7,000 $7,000

4th $4,000 $4,000

5th $2,500 $2,500

6th $1,500 $1,500

7th $1,100 $1,100

8th $800 $800

9th $600 $600

10th $500 $500

*Double $2,500 $2,500

*The Hawaiian Airlines “Double” Purse is awarded to the proman and woman with the fastest combined 2012 XTERRAWorld Championship and Ironman Hawaii Championshiptime, a feat reserved for the world’s leading enduranceathletes as the two races are held just two weeks apart.

ITU Cross Tri Worlds //

XTERRA Southeast Champs

Pro Purse ($20,000)

Rank Men Women

1st $2,500 $2,500

2nd $2,000 $2,000

3rd $1,500 $1,500

4th $1,000 $1,000

5th $800 $800

6th $700 $700

7th $600 $600

8th $400 $400

9th $300 $300

10th $200 $200

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PRO MEN - Points total reflects top three scores (d=drop)Pl Name West S'East East Mtn Totals1 Conrad Stoltz, RSA 100 100 100 d100 3002 Josiah Middaugh, USA 90 d75 90 90 2703 Craig Evans, USA 58 90 82 d37 2304 David Henestrosa, ESP 63 d53 63 75 2015 Branden Rakita, USA 69 d49 69 53 1916 Will Kelsay, USA DNS 63 75 45 1837 Cody Waite, USA d37 45 53 69 1678 Chris Legh, AUS 75 82 DNS DNS 1579 Adam Wirth, USA 41 DNF 49 34 12410 Will Ross, USA 45 37 41 DNS 12311 Damian Gonzalez, USA 31 DNP 37 31 9912 Lewis Elliot, USA 49 DNS DNS 41 9013 Dan Hugo, RSA 82 DNS DNS DNS 8214 Ben Hoffman, USA DNS DNS DNS 82 8215 Ryan DeCook, USA DNS 28 45 DNS 73Also: Richard Stannard, GBR (69), Ryan Ignatz, USA (63), Gered Dunne, USA (62), Kelly Guest, CAN (58), BradleyWeiss, RSA (58), Brian Smith, USA (58), Doug Hall, GBR (53), Travis Macy, USA (49), Sergio Sarmiento, MEX (41),Chris Ganter, USA (34), Jean-Philippe Thibodeau, CAN (34), Llewellyn Holmes, GBR (31), Tim Snow, USA (31).

PRO WOMEN - Points total reflects top three scores (d=drop)Pl Name West S'East East Mtn Totals1 Lesley Paterson, GBR 90 100 82 DNS 2722 Renata Bucher, SUI 100 d45 90 75 2653 Melanie McQuaid, CAN 69 90 100 d69 2594 Danelle Kabush, CAN 75 d63 69 100 2445 Suzie Snyder, USA 63 75 d63 82 2206 Sara Tarkington, USA 49 37 DNS 90 1767 Heather Holmes, USA DNS 34 58 58 1508 Tamara Donelson, USA 41 DNP 45 63 1499 Shonny Vanlandingham, USA DNS 69 75 DNS 14410 Caroline Colonna, USA DNF 28 49 49 12611 Emma Garrard, USA 82 41 DNS DNS 12312 Kim Baugh, USA DNS 31 DNS 53 8413 Carla Van Huyssteen, RSA DNS 82 DNS DNS 8214 Kate Major, AUS 58 DNS DNS DNS 5815 Michelle Flipo, MEX DNS 58 DNS DNS 58Also: Beth Walsh, USA (53), Shae Vaughn, USA (53), Katie Button, CAN (53), Brandi Heisterman, CAN (49), KathrynRoss, USA (45), Jennifer Gersbach, USA (45), Courtenay Brown, USA (37), Jennifer Todd, USA (34).

1 - April 14 - XTERRA West Championship (Lake Las Vegas, NV)2 - May 19 - XTERRA Southeast Champs (Shelby County, AL)3 - June 10 - XTERRA East Championship (Richmond, VA)4 - July 14 - XTERRA Mountain Champs (Avon, CO)5 - Sep 22 - XTERRA USA Championship (Ogden, UT)

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES STANDINGS (AFTER 4)

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TOP 5 IN XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES SINCE 19992011 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS

Men Women1. Conrad Stoltz 565 1. Melanie McQuaid 5802. Josiah Middaugh 529 2. S. Vanlandingham 5283. Nico Lebrun 476 3. Christine Jeffrey 4404. Branden Rakita 427 4. Emma Garrard 4215. Dan Hugo 360 5. Suzie Snyder 380

2010 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Conrad Stoltz 500 1. S. Vanlandingham 4522. Josiah Middaugh 434 2. Melanie McQuaid 4443. Seth Wealing 378 3. Renata Bucher 4014. Nico Lebrun 341 4. Emma Garrard 3475. Craig Evans 318 5. Christine Jeffrey 345

2009 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Conrad Stoltz 572 1. Melanie McQuaid 6002. Nico Lebrun 562 2. S. Vanlandingham 5523. Josiah Middaugh 534 3. Renata Bucher 4634. Mike Vine 487 4. Danelle Kabush 4475. Dan Hugo 414 5. Christine Jeffrey 426

2008 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Conrad Stoltz 353 1. Melanie McQuaid 4002. Dan Hugo 345 2. S. Vanlandingham 3303. Josiah Middaugh 326 3. Jenny Smith 3164. Brian Smith 290 4. Danelle Kabush 2825. Mike Vine 276 5. Lesley Paterson 281

2007 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Conrad Stoltz 400 1. Jamie Whitmore 4002. Mike Vine 337 2. Melanie McQuaid 3493. Josiah Middaugh 322 3. Jennifer Smith 3294. Seth Wealing 322 4. Candy Angle 3145. Andrew Noble 303 5. Amber Monforte 258

2006 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Seth Wealing 428 1. Melanie McQuaid 4802. Brent McMahan 413 2. Jamie Whitmore 4593. Andrew Noble 391 3. Candy Angle 4034. Conrad Stoltz 303 4. Danelle Kabush 3545. Brian Smith 300 5. Janae Pritchett 320

2005 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Conrad Stoltz 390 1. Jamie Whitmore 3902. Mike Vine 310 2. Melanie McQuaid 3803. Olivier Marceau 309 3. Candy Angle 3024. Brent McMahon 283 4. Jessica Harrison 2825. Francisco Serrano 275 5. Melissa Thomas 2716. Josiah Middaugh 252

2004 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Sylvain Dodet 290 1. Jamie Whitmore 3002. Josiah Middaugh 264 2. Melanie McQuaid 2803. Conrad Stoltz 249 3. Candy Angle 2394. Nicolas LeBrun 247 4. Janae Deverell 2095. Justin Thomas 179 5. Lynley Allison 208

2003 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Conrad Stoltz 290 1. Jamie Whitmore 3002. Steve Larsen 280 2. Melanie McQuaid 2703. Nicolas LeBrun 264 3. Melissa Thomas 2324. Justin Thomas 218 4. Jenny Tobin 2025. Jason Chalker 207 5. Candy Angle 200

2002 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Conrad Stoltz 300 1. Jamie Whitmore 2902. Nicolas LeBrun 248 2. Melanie McQuaid 2653. Kerry Classen 235 3. Raeleigh Tennant 2344. Mike Vine 228 4. Kerstin Weule 2225. Andrew Noble 201 5. Melissa Thomas 214

2001 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Conrad Stoltz 465 1. Anke Erlank 4692. Nicolas LeBrun 404 2. Monique Merrill 3753. Ned Overend 373 3. Raeleigh Tennant 3434. Mike Vine 365 4. Jenny Tobin 3265. Kerry Classen 319 5. Cheri Touchette 309

2000 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMen Women1. Michael Tobin 826 1. Kerstin Weule 8902. Mike Vine 820 2. Jody Purcell 8103. Kerry Classen 802 3. Lorraine Barrows 6884. Ned Overend 697 4. Jenny Tobin 6355. Dave Harrison 596 5. Linda Gabor 524

1999* U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS (First year)Men Women1. Michael Tobin 886 1. Kerstin Weule 886 2. Jimmy Riccitello 732 2. Jody Purcell 827 3. John Koenig 676 3. Lorraine Barrows 7184. Ned Overend 660 4. Jenny Wood 708 5. Kerry Classen 635 5. Linda Gabor 675

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Date Event LocationFeb 26 XTERRA South Africa Championship Western Cape

Conrad Stoltz and Carla van HuyssteenMar 10 XTERRA Guam Championship Guam

Ben Allen and Renata BucherMar 10 XTERRA Motatapu South Island, New Zealand

Braden Currie and Fleur LattimoreMar 18 XTERRA Philippines Championship Cebu

Ben Allen and Renata BucherMar 24 XTERRA Saipan Championship Northern Marianas

Ben Allen and Renata BucherApr 14 XTERRA New Zealand Championship Rotorua

Ben Allen and Jacqui SlackMay 27 XTERRA Italy Championship+ Orosei, Sardinia

Nicolas Lebrun and Jacqui SlackJune 23 XTERRA Brazil Championship Manaus, Amazon

Felipe Moletta and Shonny VanlandinghamJuly 8 XTERRA France Championship+ Xonrupt, Gerardmer

Asa Shaw and Helena ErbenovaAug 4 XTERRA Czech Championship+ Prachatice

Nico Lebrun and Helena ErbenovaAug 4 XTERRA Mexico Championship Tapalpa

Francisco Serrano and Renata BucherAug 11 XTERRA Germany Championship+ Zittau

Asa Shaw and Helena ErbenovaAug 25 XTERRA Japan Championship Marunuma

Takahiro Ogasawara and Shonny VanlandinghamSept 2 XTERRA Canada Championship Canmore, AL

Mike Vine and Melanie McQuaidSept 8 XTERRA Switzerland Championship+ Prangins

Nicolas Lebrun and Helena ErbenovaSept 22 XTERRA USA Championship Ogden/Snowbasin, UT

Oct 28 XTERRA World Championship Maui, Hawaii

Race winners in Bold + XTERRA European Tour events

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2012 XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - OCTOBER 28

Following an action-packed racing season that will span 15 countries with morethan 100 events, XTERRA will host its 17th XTERRA World Championship atthe Kapalua Resort in Maui on October 28.

A season-ending blow-out like no other, the World Championship is theculmination of a worldwide series of races held in South Africa, Guam,Philippines, Saipan, New Zealand, Italy, Brazil, France, Czech, Mexico,Germany, Japan, Canada, Switzerland, and the United States.

The race course, considered one of XTERRA's toughest and most grueling, willconsist of a 1.5-kilometer roughwater swim, a grueling 30- kilometer mountainbike, and a 10-kilometer trail run.

The maxed-out field is limited to 750 competitors, who represent the best off-road, multisport athletes on the planet. It is a "winner take all" race, with one ofthe richest pro purses in multisport at $100,000, and it is awarded solely on thebasis of the Maui performance. Since this race is a stand-alone event, it offersa unique opportunity to competitors. Even those who have had a less thanstellar season, are given an opportunity to redeem themselves and earn thecoveted title of XTERRA World Champion.

A special prime, the Hawaiian Airlines Double, will pay $2,500 to the man andwoman with the fastest combined Hawaii Ironman and XTERRA WorldChampionship time. Only two weeks and a narrow channel of ocean separatethe two events, which each year attract a growing number of enduranceathletes.

QUALIFYING FOR MAUI

Amateur athletes can qualify for theXTERRA World Championship byfinishing in one of the 40 qualifyingspots available at each World TourChampionship event or one of the 40qualifying spots at any of the fiveXTERRA U.S. Championship Seriesraces. There are also a limited num-ber of at-large slots available early inthe year.

DIVISION Men Women Total15-19 1 1 220-24 1 1 225-29 2 2 430-34 3 2 535-39 3 2 540-44 3 2 545-49 2 2 450-54 2 2 255-59 2 2 260-64 1 1 165+ NA 1 165-69 1 NA 170+ 1 NA 1Total 22 18 40

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The XTERRA America Tour is designed to provide age group athletes with a bona-fide championship to compete forwithin their geographic region. At the end of the regular season the top performers in each of eight regions are invited tocompete against other athletes their same age - but from different regions - at the national championship in Utah onSeptember 22. This year there are 70 races in 39 states across the country, as well as the U.S. Territory of Guam andCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan). It marks the 16th straight year of expansion for XTERRA.

Here's how the Series works:1) CHOOSE REGION: There are 8 regions, determined by a competitor's primary residence at the time of their first race:

NORTHEAST (NE) - Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York.ATLANTIC (AT) - Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C.SOUTHEAST (SE) - Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands.MIDWEST (MW) - Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky.SOUTHCENTRAL (SC) - Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas.MOUNTAIN (MT) - Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming.NORTHWEST (NW) - Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska.WEST (W) - California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Pacific Territories.

2) DETERMINE YOUR DIVISION/AGE GROUP: "XTERRA Age" is based on a competitor's age on December 31, 2011.Athletes compete in the following age categories: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,65+ (w), 65-69 (m), 70-74 (m), and 75+ (m), and we also have Physically Challenged Divisions.

Physically Challenged Division: There are two physically challenged age groups, 15-39 and 40+, and 6 categories:Below the knee amputee, above the knee amputee, below the elbow amputee, above the elbow amputee, blind and impaired/les autres.

3) RACE AND SCORE: Series competitors race for points at their choice of 70 events - including XTERRA Points Series(XPS) races & XTERRA Championship Series (XCS) races. Competitors can enter as many events as they'd like and theirbest four finishes count towards their total points score. Competitors are required to race in at least one event in theirregion, and must COUNT two events in their region. Note: You don’t have to race in two, but you have to count two in yourregion. Bottom line, to play the game (to qualify for nationals and win a regional championship) you have to race in at leastone event in your region, and everything more than that is gravy and increases your chances of winning.

4) COUNT ‘EM UP: Points are awarded to the top 15 finishers in each age group at each race. Athletes can earn morepoints at XCS races and XTERRA Epic because, generally, participation is higher and the courses are tougher. If anathlete races at more than one XCS event, only the best finish counts at full points. Any other finishes earn points at thesame rate as an XPS race. There are two points systems:

XTERRA Championship Series Races:

XTERRA Points Series Races:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th100 90 82 75 69 63 58 53 49 45 41 37 34 31 28

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th75 67 61 56 51 47 43 39 36 33 30 27 25 23 21

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HOW THE XTERRA AMERICA TOUR WORKS CONTINUED...5) BECOMING A REGIONAL CHAMP: At the end of the regular season in late August, the athlete with the most points -by gender, by division, by region - earns the title of XTERRA Regional Champion. In addition, the highest points scorersin each region are invited to compete for a national title at the XTERRA USA Championship in Utah (qualifying spots basedon chart below).

XTERRA USA Championship Slots Available in each of eight regions:

DIVISION 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75+ PCMale 4 14 18 18 20 20 14 14 10 6 4 4 2 2per catFemale 4 8 18 18 16 12 10 10 4 4 2 2per cat

Note: All XTERRA America Tour events are sanctioned byUSA Triathlon, the national governing body of multisport inthe United States. As such all athletes are subject to the rulesand regulations set forth by the USAT. Details available atusatriathlon.org.

The XTERRA Points Series races are a collection ofindependently produced off-road triathlons owned andoperated by local promoters, while the Championship Seriesevents are bigger races with pro purses on full-lengthcourses operated by the TEAM Unlimited / XTERRA staff.

Mathieu Signoretty of Sammamish, Washington (pictured)won the 20-24 division XTERRA National Championship in2011, and had some fun along the way...

And then comes the showdown! Win in Utah, and you are the XTERRA National Age Group Champion.

All the technical details on How the Series Workscan be found online at xterraplanet.com

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2011 XTERRA USA AND WORLD CHAMPIONSXTERRA USA CHAMPIONS (FEMALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Hannah Rae Finchamp 3:17:52 Altadena, CA20 - 24 Laurel Peak 3:55:07 Augusta, MI25 - 29 Margaret Peterson 3:20:31 Wenatchee, WA30 - 34 Heather Lyman 3:05:06 South Lake Tahoe, CA35 - 39 Tamara Donelson (2) 3:04:01 Edwards, CO40 - 44 Gina Rau 3:13:45 Sandy, UT45 - 49 Keri Grosse (3) 3:25:13 Spokane, WA50 - 54 Beverly Enslow (6) 3:27:52 Metamora, IL55 - 59 Barbara Peterson (7) 3:50:14 Berkeley, CA60 - 64 Cindi Toepel (7) 3:45:53 Littleton, CO

XTERRA USA CHAMPIONS (MALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Nielsen Powless 2:54:24 Roseville, CA20 - 24 Mathieu Signoretty 2:48:49 Sammamish, WA25 - 29 Nick Fisher 2:38:15 Ogden, UT30 - 34 Ryan Ignatz 2:37:26 Boulder, CO35 - 39 Jason Jablonski (2) 2:40:31 Wenatchee, WA40 - 44 Kevin Donovan 2:49:39 Boise, ID45 - 49 Rob Laurie 2:54:55 Incline Village, NV50 - 54 Brent Peacock 3:00:07 Jackson, WY55 - 59 Steve Cole 3:20:14 Olive Branch, MS60 - 64 Michael Orendorff 3:21:03 Pueblo, CO65 - 69 Bruce Wacker 3:37:46 Colorado Springs, CO70+ Nataniel Grew (2) 6:05:58 South Woodstock, VTPC Willie Stewart (3) 3:18:17 Boise, ID* TOP AMATEURS

XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONS (FEMALE AGE GROUP)Div Name Hometown Time15-19 (2) Hannah Rae Finchamp Altadena, California 3:16:1620-24 Danielle Kehoe Arvada, Colorado 3:22:1425-29 Lizzie Orchard Auckland, New Zealand 3:10:0530-34 Maia Ignatz Boulder, Colorado 3:12:4435-39 Tamara Donelson Edwards, Colorado 3:09:4740-44 Kim Baldwin Boulder, Colorado 3:22:5245-49 Sue Lambert Anchorage, Alaska 3:30:4250-54 Tamara Tabeek San Diego, California 3:29:0455-59 (6) Barbara Peterson Berkeley, California 3:56:5260-64 (4) Cindi Toepel Littleton, Colorado 3:59:45

XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONS (MALE AGE GROUP)Div Name Hometown Time15-19 Marvin Gruget Beaumes De Venise, France 2:35:2220-24 (2) Alexander Haas Georgensgmuend, Germany 2:33:3725-29 Daniel Carleton Sheffield Beach, South Africa 2:49:2130-34 Ryan Ignatz Boulder, Colorado 2:36:5335-39 (2) Thomas Vonach Schwarzach, Austria 2:40:1040-44 (4) Calvin Zaryski Calgary, Canada 2:39:2845-49 (2) Mark Geoghegan Honolulu, Hawaii 2:50:1750-54 David Maclean Ludington, Michigan 3:02:3655-59 Jaroslav Balatka Jablonec, Czech Republic 3:19:5660-64 Mike Lyons Mairangi Bay, New Zealand 3:52:5265-69 (2) Bruce Wacker Colorado Springs, Colorado 3:33:2770+ (2) John Stover Jackson, Michigan 4:37:55CEO Mike Byam Grand Rapids, Michigan 4:10:00PC (6) Fouad Fattoumy Honolulu, Hawaii 3:32:51

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2012SCHEDULE

DATE Race Location Region2/19 XTERRA Puerto Rico San Juan SE3/10 XTERRA Guam Championship Piti W3/11 XTERRA Miami North Miami, Florida SE3/24 XTERRA Saipan Championship Northern Marianas W3/31 XTERRA Renegade San Dimas, California W4/1 XTERRA REAL Granite Bay, California W4/1 XTERRA Camp Eagle Rocksprings, Texas SC4/14 XTERRA West Championship Lake Las Vegas, NV W4/22 XTERRA Hickory Knob McCormick South Carolina SE4/22 XTERRA Bluebonnet Burnet, Texas SC4/28 XTERRA Fort Yargo Winder, Georgia SE4/29 XTERRA Jersey Devil Barnegat, New Jersey AT5/5 XTERRA Epic - Rustman Ruston, Louisiana SC5/6 XTERRA Gator Terra Ruston, Louisiana SC5/13 XTERRA King Of The Hill Lebanon, New Jersey AT5/19 XTERRA Southeast Championship Pelham, Alabama SE5/20 XTERRA Last Stand Augusta, Michigan MW6/2 XTERRA Four Corners Farmington, New Mexico SC6/3 XTERRA Tsali Bryson City, North Carolina SE6/9 XTERRA Moab Moab, Utah MT6/9 XTERRA Eureka Springs Eureka Springs, Arkansas SC6/10 XTERRA East Championship Richmond, Virginia AT6/10 XTERRA East Fork Bethel, Ohio MW6/17 XTERRA Torn Shirt Brighton, Michigan MW6/17 XTERRA Muleshoe Spicewood, Texas SC6/23 XTERRA Clemson Clemson, South Carolina SE6/23 XTERRA Scales Lake Boonville, Indiana MW6/23 XTERRA Pipestem Creek Jamestown, North Dakota MT6/23 XTERRA Tahoe City Tahoe City, California W6/24 XTERRA Dawg Dayz Arkadelphia, Arkansas SC6/24 XTERRA Curt Gowdy Cheyenne, Wyoming MT6/30 XTERRA Dairyland Sheboygan, Wisconsin MW6/30 XTERRA Lock 4 Blast Gallatin, Tennessee SE7/8 XTERRA Magnolia Hill Navasota, Texas SC7/8 XTERRA Vashon Island Vashon Island, Washington NW7/8 XTERRA Freedom Fest Ka’a’awa, Hawaii W7/14 XTERRA Mountain Championship Beaver Creek Resort, Avon, CO MT7/14 XTERRA Hammerman Anchorage, Alaska NW7/15 XTERRA EX2 Flintstone, Maryland AT7/15 XTERRA Whitewater Charlotte, North Carolina SE7/21 XTERRA La Grande La Grande, Oregon NW7/21 XTERRA DINO Versailles Versailles, Indiana MW7/21 XTERRA Dread Mon Truth or Consequences, New Mexico SC7/22 XTERRA Dirty Grizzly Macungie, Pennsylvania AT7/28 XTERRA Sky High Grafton, New York NE7/29 XTERRA Wild Horse Creek Bozeman, Montana MT7/29 XTERRA Panther Creek Morristown, Tennessee SE7/29 XTERRA Sugar Bottom North Liberty, Iowa MW8/4 XTERRA Indian Peaks Nederland, Colorado MT8/4 XTERRA Snow Valley Running Springs, California W8/5 XTERRA Appalachia Indiana, Pennsylvania AT8/5 XTERRA Black Diamond Black Diamond, Washington NW8/11 XTERRA DINO Logansport Logansport, Indiana MW8/11 XTERRA B.O.L.T. Raymond, Nebraska MT8/11 XTERRA Portland Forest Grove, Oregon NW8/12 XTERRA STOAKED Hanover, New Hampshire NE8/12 XTERRA Charlottesville Charlottesville, Virginia AT8/18 XTERRA Iron Creek Spearfish, South Dakota MT8/18 XTERRA Illinois Wilds Hanna City, Illinois MW8/19 XTERRA Wild Ride McCall, Idaho NW8/19 XTERRA Cameron Park Waco, Texas SC8/19 XTERRA MountainMan Ka’a’awa, Hawaii W8/25 XTERRA Lake Tahoe Incline Village, Nevada W8/26 XTERRA Lory Bellvue, Colorado MT8/26 XTERRA Schiff Scout Wading River, New York NE9/9 XTERRA Dueces Wild Show Low, Arizona W10/27 XTERRA Epic - Iron Mountain Arkadelphia, Arkansas SC10/27 XTERRA Degray Lake Arkadelphia, Arkansas SC9/22 XTERRA Utah Ogden/Snowbasin Resort, UT9/22 XTERRA USA Championship Ogden/Snowbasin Resort, UT10/28 XTERRA World Championship Kapalua, Maui, HI

Red = America Tour Championship Race (Worlds Qualifier) NOTE: Races shown in GREY award points toward the 2013 seasonRegions: NE - Northeast / AT - Atlantic / SE - Southeast / MW - Midwest / SC - South Central / MT - Mountain / NW - Northwest / W - WestTentative as of 7.3.12. For more information visit www.xterraplanet.com or call toll-free to 877-751-8880

- - - - - - - - - - - 2012 XTERRA WOMEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - - - --REGION 15-19 DIVISION 20-24 DIVISION 25-29 DIVISION 30-34 DIVISION 35-39 DIVISIONNE 2Julia Slyer Caitlin Skufca Allison Yoho Kate Boobar Maria Smit

Averill Park, NY Wilmington,NY Clifton Park, NY Stratton Mountain, VT Syosset, NYAT Kristen Thomas Adrianne Ott 2Nicole Valentine 2Meredith Jones

Newark, DE Washington, DC Rockville, MD Chadds Ford, PASE Leah Carroll 3Kristin Jo Markham Brook Pace Namrita Odea

Wilmington, NC Collierville, TN Tallahassee, FL Atlanta, GAMW 2Meghan Mahoney Antonia Musto Jacquelyn Felt Kristen Wade Roxane Kruse

Carmel, IN Ada, MI Des Plaines, IL Plano, IL Grand Rapids, MISC Clarissa Freeman 2Jessica Martin 3Robyn Reyes Amy Parkinson 2Melanie Etherton

Albuquerque, NM Bentonville, AR Beaumont, TX San Antonio, TX Austin, TXMT 2Erin Quinn Amy Petrie 2Amelia Van Dyke $2Maia Ignatz Jessi Stensland

Littleton, CO Boulder, CO Avon, CO Boulder, CO Boulder, CONW Allison Ross Elizabeth Gruber Taylor Shekell Karen Denolti Melissa Norland

Anchorage, AK Corvallis, OR Portland, OR Corvallis, OR Corvallis, ORW *$Hannah Rae Finchamp Ayshalynn Perez Kara Lapoint 3Sian Turner Julie Baker

Altadena, CA Tamuning, GU Truckee, CA Redwood City, CA Sonora, CA

- - - - - - - - - - - 2012 XTERRA MEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - - - - -----Region 15-19 DIVISION 20-24 DIVISION 25-29 DIVISION 30-34 DIVISION 35-39 DIVISION 40-44 DIVISIONNE Logan Marshall Colin Delaney Marcus Debergh John Kinnee Jason Reyes 7Matt Boobar

Altamont, NY Lake Placid, NY Albany, NY Ayer, MA Pomona, NY Stratton Mountain, VTAT Tim Kloecker 2Ian King 2Alex Modestou Joshua Loren Daryl Weaver Thomas Waniewski

Glen Allen, VA Columbus, NJ Washington, DC Wilmington, DE Lititz, PA Wynnewood, PASE Dylan Lindsay Kyle Wachenheim Matt Greenan Michael Danish Daniel Kimball Marcus Barton

Hiram, GA Flowery Branch, GA Cary, NC Miami, FL Tega Cay, SC Waxhaw, NCMW 2Ryan Hospelhorn John Loucks Andrew Holly Antonio Zamora Ian Linnabary 5Chris Scott

Hudson, IL Owensboro, KY Grand Rapids, MI Oak Park, IL Rockford, IL Morrison, ILSC Alex Scott 2Jack Parks Dane Baldini 10Kyle Grieser Noah Wright Steve Etherton

Rocksprings, TX Bellaire, TX Bentonville, AR Marble Falls, TX Austin, TX Austin, TXMT Mckay Hunt Ryan Petry James Ellis Greg Abrahamson Brian Brown Rife Hilgartner

North Ogden, UT Boulder, CO Vail, CO Lafayette, CO Gunnison, CO Boulder, CONW Dominic Clay *3Mathieu Signoretty Jared Whipps Nigel Davies Thomas Hayes Doug Lowe

La Grande, OR Sammamish, WA Portland, OR Spokane, WA Seattle, WA Seattle, WAW *2Neilson Powless Mason Turvey Paul Dimas Nicholas Goodman 2Bryce Phinney 6Ross McMahan

Roseville, CA Oceanside, CA Stockton, CA Fountain Hills, AZ Tucson, AZ Incline Village, NV

- - - - - - - - - - - PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - -40+ W Les Autres 40+ MT Blind 15-39 MT Les Autres 15-39 AT Les Autres$4 Fouad Fattoumy 4 Michael Stone 5 Craig Vogtsberger 3 Syd LeaHonolulu, HI Boulder, CO Highlands Ranch, CO Taneytown, MD

KEYNE - Northeast RegionAT - Atlantic RegionSE - Southeast RegionMW - Midwest RegionSC - South Central Region

MT - Mountain RegionNW - Northwest RegionW - West Region# denotes number of regional championships* denotes 2011 XTERRA USA Champion$ denotes 2011 XTERRA World Champion

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40-44 DIVISION 45-49 DIVISION 50-54 DIVISION 55-59 DIVISION 60-64 DIVISION 65+ DIVISIONKellie Peters 2Celeste St. Pierre 3Stephanie Landy 7Annette MacNiven 9Linda UsherShirley, MA Lincoln, NH Ballston Spa, NY Wainscott, NY Upton, MA6Kathleen Couthino Julie Guy 8Valerie Hardin 7Julia Peck 3Lynne CollardFairfax Station, VA Fairfax, VA Doylestown, PA Culpeper, VA Gaithersburg, MDTanya Houghton 3Lori Goldweber 4Jackie Nolan 6Lucia Colbert 6Charlotte MahanWeddington, NC Birmingham, AL Birmingham, AL Cordova, TN Lenoir City, TN2Mimi Stockton Yoshiko Tischler 3Heather McNamara *11Beverly EnslowStevensville, MI Novi, MI Brighton, MI Metamora, ILKristis Kees 3Linda Cole Kathy Johnson Kim BearCedar Park, TX Olive Branch, MS Dallas, TX Santa Fe, NMHeather Bonewitz 4Paula Maresh Anne Gonzales 3Sally Hill *$10Cindi Toepel Carol LyndellGolden, CO Littleton, CO Aspen, CO Midvale, UT Littleton, CO Colorado Springs, COJenny Tobin Susan Moote 2Lisa Brummond Melinda Greig - Walker 5Lois MarquartBoise, ID Portland, OR Canby, OR Anchorage, AK Tacoma, WA2La Kelly Kim Devine $3Tamara Tabeek *$10Barbara Peterson 6Lorenn Walker 10Kathy FrankSedona, AZ Reno, NV San Diego, CA Berkeley, CA Waialua, HI Santa Cruz, CA

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -45-49 DIVISION 50-54 DIVISION 55-59 DIVISION 60-64 DIVISION 65-69 DIVISION 70-74 DIVISION2Tad Norton 9Ken Robins John Lindros 9Russell Clark 3Stuart ChristieWarrensburg, NY Cutchoge, NY Fort Salonga, NY Scotia, NY Dedham, MA2Karl Gordon John Brodie 3Bruce McLaughlin 5Don Morrison George RoskosRichmond, VA Richmond, VA Royersford, PA West Brandywine, PA Connellsville, PA3Mark Rudder 11Casey Fannin Jeff Smith 2Frank George 6Peter Lilley 8(75+) Errol LassiterDunwoody, GA Birmingham, AL Wilmington, NC Rome, GA Charlotte, NC Woodstock. GA2Brian Parker Greg Seaman 2Kenneth Frankenbery Alan Moore 8GL Brown $6John StoverMorrison,IL Brighton, MI Peninsula, OH Mount Vernon, IN Ada, MI Jackson, MIMichael Grote Bruce Wood *12Steve Cole 4James Dewlen Ronald ScrantonAustin, TX Sherwood, AR Olive Branch, MS Stillwater, TX Tijeras, NMBrent Bieshaar Karl Edgerton Galen Classen 5David Rakita David Klinger David HopkinsHighlands Ranch, CO Vail, CO Denver, CO Durango, CO Evergreen, CO Castle Rock, CO2Bruce Rogers 2Jay Sampsel Don Moote Tryg Fortun 6(75+) Ron HillBend, OR Boise, ID Portland, OR Kenmore, WA Hayden, ID4Scott Zavack Cliff Millemann 7Tom Monica Dennis Lloyd 2Scott Sullivan Dan WalkerLos Gatos, CA Davis, CA Thousand Oaks, CA Sacramento, CA Kaneohe, HI Haleiwa, HI

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15-39 NW Moderate Leg Impairment (Female)Judith AbrahamsKenai, AK

2012 marks the 12th year of theXTERRA USA Championship Series

As of 9.13.12

2011 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP - PRO RACE REVIEW

PRO MEN Pl Name Age Hometown Time Purse1 Nicolas Lebrun 38 Digne-les-Bains, France 2:24:26 $2,500 2 Dan Hugo 26 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:24:50 $2,000 3 Josiah Middaugh 33 Vail, Colorado 2:25:37 $1,500 4 Conrad Stoltz 37 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:27:30 $1,200 5 Lance Armstrong 40 Austin, Texas 2:29:25 $900 6 Branden Rakita 30 Colorado Springs, Colorado 2:30:07 $700 7 Ben Allen 26 North Wollongong, Australia 2:33:26 $500 8 David Henestrosa 34 Manresa, Spain 2:33:28 3509 Brad Zoller 34 Avon, Colorado 2:33:35 20010 Cody Waite 32 Lakewood, Colorado 2:34:20 150Also: Will Kelsay (41), Seth Wealing (37), Jason Michalak (34), Tim DeBoom (31), Adam Wirth (28), Craig Evans, Will Ross, Lewellyn Holmes,Chris Ganter, Michael Hiscott, Jimmy Archer, Patrick Valentine, Greg Gibson

PRO WOMENPl Name Age Hometown Time Purse1 Melanie McQuaid 38 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:43:00 $2,500 2 Lesley Paterson 30 San Diego, California (Scotland) 2:45:59 $2,000 3 Danelle Kabush 36 Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2:47:43 $1,500 4 Kelley Cullen 30 New Castle, Colorado 2:49:24 $1,200 5 Emma Garrard 30 Park City, Utah 2:52:01 $900 6 Christine Jeffrey 38 Guelph, Ontario, Canada 2:53:43 $700 7 Shonny Vanlandingham 41 Durango, Colorado 2:54:16 $500 8 Sara Tarkington 30 Boulder, Colorado 2:43:33 3509 Suzie Snyder 29 Fredericksburg, Virginia 2:54:48 20010 Jessica Noyola 29 San Diego, California 2:59:41 150Also: Carina Wasle (41), Luisa Bryce (37), Tracy Thelen (34), Tammy Jacques (31), Mical Dyck (28), Caroline Colonna, Kim Baugh

Fastest Swim (1.5km): Ben Allen (20:46), Christine Jeffrey (21:32)Fastest Bike (28km): Nico Lebrun (1:21:59), Melanie McQuaid (1:34:16)Fastest Run (10km): David Henestrosa (37:47), Lesley Paterson (40:55)

September 24, 2011 (Ogden, UT) - There was a lot of hypeentering the 2011 XTERRA USA Championship, andNicolas Lebrun didn’t receive much of it. But when it was allsaid and done, the top off-road triathlete from Franceproved that the XTERRA USA Championship is a bit differ-ent from a Tour de France.

Lebrun rallied from a slow swim with the fastest bike split ofthe day, and then finished with a strong run to run off withtop honors at the XTERRA USA Championship atSnowbasin Resort near Ogden, Utah. It was his secondUSA title in the last three years.

“This is a very good race to win today,” said Lebrun, 38. "Ithink a lot of athletes knew that this morning. With moremedia, more people around, it would be a very big victory.So I am really happy to have my best race of the year here.”

Melanie McQuaid of Canada also had a very good race, andtook top honors among the women. It was McQuaid’s fourthconsecutive women’s USA Championship, and her fifthoverall. “Obviously, this race is good for me,” said McQuaid,38.

It was one of the most anticipated events in XTERRA histo-ry, mostly because of the XTERRA debut of Americancycling legend Lance Armstrong (pictured) – the seven-timeTour de France winner.

Armstrong, 40, was in third place for most of the race, butfinished in fifth overall. “At 40 years old, I guess I could havegone home and drank beer and played golf all day long,”Armstrong said. “But it’s cool to come out here and testyourself, and also just support a sport that I think is reallycool.”

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A former and future professional were at the top of thestandings of the amateur division of the XTERRA USAChampionship at Snowbasin Resort, near Ogden, Utah.

Ryan Ignatz, a former top-10 finisher in the pro division ofthe USA Championship, took first place overall among theamateurs this year. He finished with a time of 2:37:26,which was topped only by 11 professionals. Ignatz, who is33 and resides in Boulder, Colo., was an XTERRA pro asrecently as 2009, and placed sixth at the 2006 XTERRAUSA Championship.

Ogden’s own Nick Fisher was the second amateur,finishing with a time of 2:38:15. Fisher, 25, may soon jointhe professional ranks.

The top amateur female was Tamara Donelson of Edwards,Colo. She finished with a time of 3:04:01. Donelson, 36,also won the women’s 35-39 age group for the secondconsecutive year. Heather Lyman of South Lake Tahoe,Calif., placed second with a time of 3:05:06.

Several triathletes added to their list of titles from the USAChampionship, including two women who have now wonseven. Barbara Peterson of Berkeley, Calif., won herseventh USA amateur title, and her first since 2006. Shewon the women’s 55-59 division for the first time. Her pre-vious titles came in the 40-44, 45-49 and 50-54 age groups.

Cindi Toepel of Littleton, Colo., also won her seventh USAamateur championship, and fifth in a row. She placed firstin the women’s 60-64 division with a time of 3:45:18, whichwas more than an hour ahead of the next finsiher in thatage group. Beverly Enslow of Metamora, Ill., won her sixthconsecutive USA amateur title – the longest active streak.She won the women’s 50-54 age group with a time of3:27:52. Her first title came in 2006, when she was in the45-49 age group. Also of note, Steve Cole of Olive Branch,Miss., won his first XTERRA USA Championship. Heplaced first in the men’s 55-59 age division, one night afterreceiving the “Mr. XTERRA” award. Cole is a long-timeXTERRA triathlete, and owns a record 11 regional titles.

The other triathletes who added to their list of USAChampionships: Kerri Grosse (women 45-49), three titles;Jason Jablonski (men 35-39), two titles; Bruce Wacker(men 60-64), two titles; Nathaniel Grew (men 70-older), twotitles; Willie Stewart (physically challenged), three titles.

2011 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP - AMATEUR RACINGXTERRA USA CHAMPIONS (FEMALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Hannah Rae Finchamp 3:17:52 Altadena, CA20 - 24 Laurel Peak 3:55:07 Augusta, MI25 - 29 Margaret Peterson 3:20:31 Wenatchee, WA30 - 34 Heather Lyman 3:05:06 South Lake Tahoe, CA35 - 39 Tamara Donelson (2) 3:04:01 Edwards, CO40 - 44 Gina Rau 3:13:45 Sandy, UT45 - 49 Keri Grosse (3) 3:25:13 Spokane, WA50 - 54 Beverly Enslow (6) 3:27:52 Metamora, IL55 - 59 Barbara Peterson (7) 3:50:14 Berkeley, CA60 - 64 Cindi Toepel (7) 3:45:53 Littleton, CO

XTERRA USA CHAMPIONS (MALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Nielsen Powless 2:54:24 Roseville, CA20 - 24 Mathieu Signoretty 2:48:49 Sammamish, WA25 - 29 Nick Fisher 2:38:15 Ogden, UT30 - 34 Ryan Ignatz 2:37:26 Boulder, CO35 - 39 Jason Jablonski (2) 2:40:31 Wenatchee, WA40 - 44 Kevin Donovan 2:49:39 Boise, ID45 - 49 Rob Laurie 2:54:55 Incline Village, NV50 - 54 Brent Peacock 3:00:07 Jackson, WY55 - 59 Steve Cole 3:20:14 Olive Branch, MS60 - 64 Michael Orendorff 3:21:03 Pueblo, CO65 - 69 Bruce Wacker 3:37:46 Colorado Springs, CO70+ Nataniel Grew (2) 6:05:58 South Woodstock, VTPC Willie Stewart (3) 3:18:17 Boise, ID* TOP AMATEURS

Ryan Ignatz

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2010 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP - PRO RACE REVIEW

PRO MEN Pl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse 1 Conrad Stoltz 36 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:24:03 100 $2,500 2 Nicolas Lebrun 37 Digne, France 2:29:02 90 $2,000 3 Josiah Middaugh 31 Vail, Colorado 2:29:38 82 $1,500 4 Dan Hugo 25 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:29:44 75 $1,200 5 Felix Schumann 28 Tuebingen, Germany 2:30:03 69 $900 6 Seth Wealing 31 Boulder, Colorado 2:32:17 63 $700 7 Branden Rakita 30 Manitou Springs, Colorado 2:36:41 58 $500 8 Cody Waite 31 Lakewood, Colorado 2:37:29 53 $350 9 Will Kelsay 28 Boulder, Colorado 2:37:40 49 $200 10 Matt Lieto 32 Bend, Oregon 2:40:47 45 $150 Also: Adam Wirth (41), Scott Gall (37), Craig Evans (34), Brad Zoller (31), Justin Hurd (28)

PRO WOMENPl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse1 Melanie McQuaid 36 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:49:57 100 $2,500 2 Lesley Paterson 29 Sterling, Scotland 2:51:39 90 $2,000 3 Shonny Vanlandingham 41 Durango, Colorado 2:53:29 82 $1,500 4 Jenny Smith 37 Gunnison, Colorado 2:57:23 75 $1,200 5 Christine Jeffrey 37 Guelph, Ontario, Canada 2:58:00 69 $900 6 Renata Bucher 32 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:58:39 63 $700 7 Sara Tarkington 29 Boulder, Colorado 2:58:52 58 $500 8 Emma Garrard 28 Truckee, California 3:02:02 53 $350 9 Suzie Snyder 28 Stafford, Vermont 3:02:37 49 $200 10 Carina Wasle 26 Kundl, Austria 3:02:59 45 $150 Also: Fabiola Corona (41), Tracy Thelen (37), Katie Ellis (34), Erin Collins (31)

Fastest Swim (1.5km): Seth Wealing/Branden Rakita (20:44), Christine Jeffrey (21:42)Fastest Bike (30km): Conrad Stoltz (1:25:11), Melanie McQuaid (1:43:02)Fastest Run (10km): Scott Gall (35:13), Lesley Paterson (38:33)

Snowbasin Resort / Ogden, UT (September 25, 2010) –Conrad Stoltz from South Africa and Melanie McQuaid fromCanada won the grueling XTERRA USA Championship off-road triathlon on an incredibly beautiful fall day atSnowbasin Resort.

Stoltz, a two-time Olympian, completed the 1-mile swim, 19-mile mountain bike ride, and 6.5-mile trail run in 2:24:03, afive full minutes in front of last year’s race winner, NicolasLebrun from France. With the victory, Stoltz also won thesix-stop XTERRA U.S. Pro Series for the eighth time since2001, and took home $12,500 in prize money.

“I’m really, really surprised with my performance today,” saidStoltz. “I’ve said before that this is the anti-Conrad coursebecause there are 3,000-feet of climbing and not a whole lotof descending, and because I’m 180 pounds it is especially

challenging for me, but my legs felt amazing and theSpecialized 29’er I was riding was incredible, it just rolledover all the roots and rocks.”

Stoltz’ five-minute margin of victory was by far the mostdominating performance in the history of the XTERRA USAChampionship race, and his prowess on the mountain biketurned it into a race for second place early on.

Three-time XTERRA World Champ Melanie McQuaidhadn’t won a race in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series all year,until today, perhaps the result of a focused year-longtraining plan specifically designed to peak for this race andnext month’s XTERRA World Championship. “I feel like I’vegot something brewing,” said McQuaid. “I’ve gotten theones I wanted – the XTERRA European Championship inItaly, the XTERRA Canada Championship, this one.”

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More than 300 qualified athletes representing 40 stateswere in Ogden and up at Snowbasin Resort last Septemberfor their shot at the national championship of off-roadtriathlon.

Jason Michalak, 32, from Lakewood, Colorado defendedhis title, while Jessica Noyola, 28, from San Diego,California stole the women’s crown from defendingchampion Jamie Brede (who placed second overallamateur and won the 30-34 division).

Of note, at 71-years-young Hans Dieben won his seventhXTERRA amateur crown, this time in the 70+ division, whileCindi Toepel won her sixth title.

Other repeat champs include Beverly Enslow with five,David Rakita (Branden’s dad) with four, Caroline Colonnawith three, and Michalak, Brede, Jeroen Keukenkamp,Dave Cloninger, Kevin Shelden, and Linda Usher with twoeach.

Here’s a look at the 2010 class of XTERRA age groupNational Champions:

2010 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP - AMATEUR RACING2010 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur MenDivision Name Time Hometown15 - 19 (2) Jeroen Keukenkamp 3:01:15 El Dorado Hills, CA20 - 24 Patrick Valentine 2:47:01 Colorado Springs, CO25 - 29 John Klish 2:51:46 Eagle, CO30 - 34 (2) Jason Michalak 2:40:20 Lakewood, CO35 - 39 Henry Reed 2:57:03 Avon, CO40 - 44 (2) Dave Cloninger 2:50:36 Bend, OR45 - 49 (2) Kevin Shelden 2:56:41 Breckenridge, CO50 - 54 Andrew Fox 2:59:41 Evergreen, CO55 - 59 Dawes Wilson 3:15:16 Vail, CO60 - 64 (4) David Rakita 3:30:39 Durango, CO65 - 59 Richard Suggs 4:39:03 Nacogdoches, TX70+ (7) Hans Dieben 5:11:29 Chula Vista, CAChallenged Michael Stone 3:56:02 Boulder, CO

2010 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur WomenDivision Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Shayna Powless 3:22:53 Roseville, CA20 - 24 Danielle Kehoe 3:20:33 Arvada, CO25 - 29 Jessica Noyola 3:06:29 San Diego, CA30 - 34 (2) Jaime Brede 3:08:45 Breckenridge, CO35 - 39 Tamara Donelson 3:28:57 Edwards, CO40 - 44 Karen Oppenheimer 3:37:34 Bend, OR45 - 49 (3) Caroline Colonna 3:20:22 Taos, NM50 - 54 (5) Beverly Enslow 3:19:31 Metamora, IL55 - 59 (6) Cindi Toepel 3:55:08 Littleton, CO60+ (2) Linda Usher 5:07:00 West Upton, MA

* TOP AMATEURS(#) denotes national championships won

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2009 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP- PRO RACE REVIEW

PRO MEN Pl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse 1 Nico Lebrun 35 Digne-les-Bains, France 2:21:57 100 $2,500 2 Conrad Stoltz 35 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:22:49 90 $2,000 3 Josiah Middaugh 30 Vail, Colorado 2:26:08 82 $1,500 4 Mike Vine 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:26:40 75 $1,200 5 Seth Wealing 30 Boulder, Colorado 2:30:44 69 $900 6 Branden Rakita 28 Manitou Springs, Colorado 2:32:30 63 $700 7 Cody Waite 30 Lakewood, Colorado 2:32:56 58 $500 8 Ryan Ignatz 30 Boulder, Colorado 2:33:38 53 $350 9 Brian Smith 33 Gunnison, Colorado 2:34:29 49 $250 10 Will Kelsay 27 Boulder, Colorado 2:37:32 45 $200 Also: Craig Evans (41, $150), Scott Gall (37, $100), Damian Gonzalez (34), Guy Perry (31), Matt Boobar (28)

TOP PRO WOMENPl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse1 Melanie McQuaid 36 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:48:37 100 $2,500 2 Shonny Vanlandingham 40 Durango, Colorado 2:49:24 90 $2,000 3 Lesley Paterson 28 Sterling, Scotland 2:50:34 82 $1,500 4 Carina Wasle 24 Kundl, Austria 2:51:00 75 $1,200 5 Jenny Smith 36 Westport, New Zealand 2:55:23 69 $900 6 Sara Tarkington 28 Boulder, Colorado 2:57:05 63 $700 7 Danelle Kabush 34 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:57:32 58 $500 8 Renata Bucher 31 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:58:43 53 $350 9 Christine Jeffrey 36 Guelph, Ontario, Canada 2:58:56 49 $250 10 Rebecca Dussault 28 Crested Butte, Colorado 3:01:53 45 $200 Also: Emma Garrard (41, $150), Tracy Thelen (37, $100), Alexandra Borrelly (34), Brandyn Roark-Gray (31), CameronRandolph (28)

Fastest Swim (1.5km): Seth Wealing (19:20), Christine Jeffrey (19:27)Fastest Bike (30km): Nico Lebrun (1:25:36), Melanie McQuaid (1:41:37)Fastest Run (10km): Nico Lebrun (34:44), Carina Wasle (39:25)

Snowbasin Resort - Ogden, Utah (September 26, 2009) -Nicolas “Nico” Lebrun chased down the defending champConrad Stoltz during the last quarter of the run whileMelanie McQuaid held off a hard-charging ShonnyVanlandingham to capture the men’s and women’sXTERRA USA Championship titles on an absolutely epicday in Northern Utah’s Wasatch Range.

“I felt really strong on the run,” said a jubilated Lebrun short-ly after he crossed the finish line. “It’s a very big day for me.I’ve come to the U.S. four times before for this race andhave never been very good. This course was perfect for me,and I had a lot of confidence coming into it,” said the 2005XTERRA World Champ who grew up climbing around skiresorts in the French Alps.

“Maybe for the first time ever I’m content with second,” said

Stoltz, who with the finish secured an unprecedented 7thXTERRA U. S. Pro Series title. “Considering the injuries Ihad this year and my sketchy training as a result I’m veryhappy to keep it all together and still win the series. Plus,Nico is just a Billy goat, and he was the strongest guy outthere today.”

The three-time XTERRA World Champ came out of thewater more than three minutes behind Christine Jeffreyundaunted, and by midway through the bike had a twominute lead on Jeffrey, Sara Tarkington, and ShonnyVanlandingham. At the awards ceremony McQuaid spokefor the entire field when she said, “the people andvolunteers here in Utah are crazy amazing. The hospitalitythey show is insane, they’re just so happy to have us and Ican tell you we are happy to be here. I can’t imagine afunner place to enjoy the end of the U.S. series.”

More than 300 qualified athletes representing 42 stateswere at Snowbasin Resort near Ogden, Utah for their shotat the national championship of off-road triathlon.

Jason Michalak, 31, from Lakewood, Colorado edgedformer XTERRA pro Jason Jablonski from Wenatchee,Washington by just 28 seconds to win the men’s amateuroverall crown. In the women’s race Jaime Brede, 32, fromBreckenridge, CO topped Keri Grosse, 43, of Leavenworth,WA by more than a minute.

Kent Robison from Reno (one of the members of the inau-gural class of 2001 XTERRA National Champions) won the60-64 division for his 7th national title - tying him with hispartner in crime Tom Lyons, also from Reno, for the all-timerecord. Lyons streak of seven straight nationalchampionships came to an end today at the hands of KevinShelden who edged him by just two minutes. Former Mrs.XTERRA Cindi Toepel picked up her 5th national title,Beverly Enslow won her fourth, and Caroline Colonna, KeriGrosse, Katherine Pollard, Megan Fisher, Wayne Avery,and Randy Beckner each won their second.

Pictured: Jason Michalak / Cindi Toepel

2009 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur WomenDivision Name Hometown Time15-19 (2) Katherine Pollard Roseville, CA 3:59:3020-24 Amelia Vandyke Vail, CO 4:12:2925-29 Erin Collins Cedar Hills, UT 3:17:3530-34 Jaime Brede Breckenridge, CO 3:13:2335-39 Genevieve Evans Carnelian Bay, CA 3:18:2440-44 (2) Keri Grosse Leavenworth, WA 3:14:5645-49 (2) Caroline Colonna Taos, NM 3:24:0850-54 (4) Beverly Enslow Metamora, IL 3:33:4055-59 (5) Cindi Toepel Littleton, CO 3:55:0360+ Linda Usher West Upton, MA 5:29:03PC (2) Megan Fisher Missoula, MT 4:20:19

2009 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur MenDiv Name Hometown Time15-19 Jeroen Keukenkamp El Dorado Hills, CA 3:04:4820-24 John Donovan Incline Village, NV 2:52:1325-29 Kaleb Vanort Mishawaka, IN 2:50:2830-34 Jason Michalak Lakewood, CO 2:41:0435-39 Jason Jablonski Wenatchee, WA 2:41:3240-44 Ed Oliver Broomfield, CO 2:47:5745-49 Kevin Shelden Breckenridge, CO 2:51:4350-54 (2) Wayne Avery Reno, NV 2:57:0855-59 (2) Randy Beckner Helena, MT 3:12:5460-64 (7) Kent Robison Reno, NV 3:16:2965-69 Jim Meskimen Truckee, CA 4:19:4170+ Ron Hill Hayden, ID 5:21:22PC Craig Vogtsberger Kalamazoo, MI 3:51:25

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2008 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTSSunday, Oct. 5, 2008 – INCLINE VILLAGE, NV – Inspired by 5-time XTERRA USA Champ and now cancer-strickenathlete Jamie Whitmore - Canadians Mike Vine and Melanie McQuaid powered their way through a chilly morning andgrueling course to win the eighth annual XTERRA USA Championship on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.

TOP 20 PRO MEN Place Name Age Hometown Time Race $$$/Series Purse1 Mike Vine 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:32:38 $5,000/$2,0002 Seth Wealing 29 Incline Village, Nevada 2:34:03 $4,000/$1,2003 Josiah Middaugh 29 Vail, Colorado 2:35:12 $3,000/$4,5004 Dan Hugo 23 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:36:14 $2,400/$7,0005 Branden Rakita 27 Mawitoo Springs, Colorado 2:37:00 $1,800/$4506 Brian Smith 32 Gunnison, Colorado 2:37:33 $1,400/$3,0007 Chris Legh 35 Melbourne, Australia 2:38:02 $1,000/$08 Conrad Stoltz 34 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:40:17 $700/$14,0009 Ryan Ignatz 29 Boulder, Colorado 2:42:00 $500/$50010 Rom Akerson 24 Tambor, Costa Rica 2:42:05 $400/$700Also: Sam Gardner ($300/$0), Will Kelsay ($200/$0), Cody Waite ($0/$350), Craig Evans ($0/$900), Andrew Noble ($0/$300), Jim Vance, JimMcConnel, Damian Gonzalez, Scott Gall, Ryan DeCook.

TOP 19 PRO WOMENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Race $$$/Series Purse1 Melanie McQuaid 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:56:17 $5,000/$14,0002 Renata Bucher 31 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:59:34 $4,000/$03 Carina Wasle 22 Kundl, Austria 3:00:30 $3,000/$04 Lesley Paterson 28 Stirling, Scotland 3:02:24 $2,400/$2,0005 Jenny Smith 34 Westport, New Zealand 3:02:36 $1,800/$4,5006 Danelle Kabush 33 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 3:02:43 $1,400/$3,0007 Shonny Vanlandingham 38 Durango, Colorado 3:03:42 $1,000/$7,0008 Jenny Tobin 39 Boise, Idaho 3:04:44 $700/$1,2009 Sari Anderson 30 Glenwood Springs, CO 3:06:45 $0/$010 Sara Tarkington 27 Boulder, Colorado 3:07:12 $0/$0Also: Christine Jeffrey ($0/$900), Emma Garrard ($0/$0), Susan Williams ($0/$0), Fabiola Corona ($0/$0), Lisa Isom ($0/$0), Marion Summerer($0/$700), Kristy Lanier ($0/$450), Amber Monforte ($0/$500), Linda Gallo.

Fastest Swim (0.93 Miles): Seth Wealing (23:16), Christine Jeffrey (23:45)Fastest Bike (21.7 Miles): Mike Vine (1:31:32), Renata Bucher (1:43:49)Fastest Run (6.1 Miles): Chris Legh (35:48), Danelle Kabush (39:19)

2008 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur WomenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Katherine Pollard Roseville, CA 4:28:1120 - 24 Erin Kummer Boulder, CO 3:18:0925 - 29 4 Suzie Snyder Wallingford, CT 3:27:0730 - 34 Ashlie Angel Durango, CO 3:43:5935 - 39 Sarah McMahan Incline Village, NV 3:32:2140 - 44 Keri Grosse Leavenworth, WA 3:26:1045 - 49 2 Kathy Eckert Denver, CO 3:40:5350 - 54 3 Beverly Enslow Metamora, IL 3:39:0255 - 59 4 Cindi Toepel Littleton, CO 3:55:0460+ 3 Katherine Frank Bend, OR 5:09:38PC Megan Fisher Missoula, MT 4:58:22

2008 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur MenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 2 Joshua Olmstead Sacramento, CA 2:51:3220 - 24 John Donovan Incline Village, NV 3:06:0625 - 29 Luke Jay Littleton, CO 2:53:1330 - 34 Grant Folske Beaverton, OR 2:56:2335 - 39 2 Tim Menoher Erlanger, KY 2:52:0340 - 44 Stephen White Vail, CO 2:55:5645 - 49 7 Tom Lyons Reno, NV 2:58:3050 - 54 Wayne Avery Reno, NV 3:08:2955 - 59 Randy Beckner Helena, MT 3:13:3360 - 64 Bruce Wacker Colorado Springs, CO 3:43:5565 - 69 Peter Lilley Charlotte, NC 4:37:4670+ Nathaniel Grew Boston, MA 5:42:46PC Craig Vogtsberger Kalamazoo, MI 3:59:19

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2007 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTSSunday, Sept. 30, 2007 – Both Stoltz and Whitmore reclaimed the XTERRA titles that slipped away from them in 2006when Stoltz (who won this race in 2001, ’02 and ’03) broke his back and wrist pre-riding and Whitmore (who won fourstraight from 2002-05) suffered through a series of flats that left her out of the title chase. Stoltz and Whitmore finishedwith perfect 400-point scores in the five-stop XTERRA U.S. Pro Series and thus earned $19,000 for their efforts($14,000 for winning the Series and $5,000 for winning the race).

TOP PRO MEN Place Name Age Hometown Time Race $$$/Series Purse1 Conrad Stoltz 33 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:34:08 $5,000/$14,0002 Mike Vine 33 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:35:40 $4,000/$7,0003 Andrew Noble 41 Gold Coast, Australia 2:37:18 $3,000/$2,0004 Josiah Middaugh 28 Vail, Colorado 2:37:47 $2,400/$4,5005 Seth Wealing 28 Boulder, Colorado 2:39:55 $1,800/$3,0006 Ryan Ignatz 28 Boulder, Colorado 2:40:27 $1,400/$4507 Greg Krause 30 Littleton, Colorado 2:40:51 $1,000/$7008 Brian Smith 31 Gunnison, Colorado 2:42:15 $700/$1,2009 Bucky Schafer 25 Englewood, Colorado 2:44:24 $500/NA10 Andrew Biglow 36 Boulder, Colorado 2:46:55 $400/$200Also: Jimmy Archer ($300/$400), Luke Way ($200/$300), Will Kelsay (/$350), Sam Gardner, Cody Waite (/$900)

TOP PRO WOMENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Race $$$/Series Purse1 Jamie Whitmore 31 Somerset, California 2:59:18 $5,000/$14,0002 Jennifer Smith 34 Westport, New Zealand 3:01:26 $4,000/$4,5003 Dara Marks Marino 31 Flagstaff, Arizona 3:04:42 $3,000/$1,2004 Candy Angle 37 Weymouth, Massachusetts 3:10:01 $2,400/$3,0005 Melanie McQuaid 34 Victoria, B.C., Canada 3:10:25 $1,800/$7,0006 Amber Monforte 29 Reno, Nevada 3:12:41 $1,400/$2,0007 Shonny Vanlandingham 38 Durango, Colorado 3:13:44 $1,000/$9008 Erin Ford 31 The Dalles, Oregon 3:14:58 $700/NA9 Sara Tarkington 26 Boulder, Colorado 3:15:10 /$50010 Sabra Davison 21 Jericho, Vermont 3:36:12 /$450Also: Kim Jennings

Fastest Swim (0.93 Miles): Seth Wealing (24:17), Melanie McQuaid (26:29)Fastest Bike (21.7 Miles): Conrad Stoltz (1:32:17), Jennifer Smith (1:47:17)Fastest Run (6.1 Miles): Josiah Middaugh (35:52), Jamie Whitmore (40:56)

2007 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur WomenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Becca Finley Johnston, IA 3:44:0420 - 24 2 Sara Hanson Blacksburg, VA 3:31:2525 - 29 Emma Garrard Truckee, CA 3:15:5730 - 34 Kelly Hovland Portland, OR 3:22:2835 - 39 Lisa Lieb Durango, CO 3:33:2640 - 44 Caroline Colonna Taos, NM 3:28:4345 - 49 2 Katrin Tobin Santa Cruz, CA 3:19:1050 - 54 2 Beverly Enslow Metamora, IL 3:40:4155 - 59 3 Cindi Toepel Littleton, CO 4:04:5760+ 2 Katherine Frank Bend, OR 5:10:32

* Overall Amateur National Champions

2007 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur MenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Joshua Olmstead Elk Grove, CA 3:07:1720 - 24 Chris Pickerell Harrisonburg, VA 2:55:0525 - 29 Jeff Smith Sandpoint, ID 2:49:1530 - 34 Damian Gonzalez Stockton, CA 2:57:0135 - 39 4 Matt Boobar Plymouth, NH 2:49:0240 - 44 Scott Zavack Los Gatos, CA 3:04:3945 - 49 6 Tom Lyons Reno, NV 3:04:1050 - 54 2 Tom Monica Walnut Creek, CA 3:11:5755 - 59 Don Morrison West Brandywine, PA 3:29:0760 - 64 6 Kent Robison Reno, NV 3:24:4065 + 6 Hans Dieben Chula Vista, CA 4:40:47PC 2 Willie Stewart Redlands, CA 3:32:03

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2006 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTSSunday, Oct. 1, 2006 – On an incredibly beautiful crisp and clear day on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe Seth Wealingbecame the first American male to win the XTERRA USA Championship in the six-year history of the event, edging MikeVine from Canada by just over a minute with a winning time of 2:34:41.

In the women's pro race Melanie McQuaid from Canada snapped American Jamie Whitmore's four-year run to becomethe first non-U.S. female to win the race since Anke Erlank (South Africa) in 2001.

- - -TOP 10 PRO MEN - - -Place Name Age Hometown Time Race $$$/Series Purse1 Seth Wealing 27 Boulder, Colorado 2:34:41 $5,000/$14,0002 Mike Vine 33 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:35:46 $4,000/$9003 Chris Legh 33 Melbourne, Australia 2:36:12 $3,000/none4 Andrew Noble 41 Gold Coast, Australia 2:37:58 $2,400/$4,5005 Bucky Schafer 24 Englewood, Colorado 2:41:08 $1,800/none6 Ryan Ignatz 28 Boulder, Colorado 2:41:29 $1,200/$1,2007 Josiah Middaugh 28 Vail, Colorado 2:43:07 $900/$3008 Justin Thomas 31 Reno, Nevada 2:43:35 $700/$7009 Greg Krause 29 Denver, Colorado 2:43:46 $500/$20010 John Koenig 36 Glenview, Illinois 2:45:02 $450/none

- - -TOP 10 PRO WOMEN - - -Place Name Age Hometown Time Race/Series Purse1 Melanie McQuaid 33 Victoria, B.C., Canada 3:00:22 $5,000/$14,0002 Jennifer Smith 33 Westport, New Zealand 3:02:31 $4,000/$9003 Danelle Kabush 31 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 3:03:40 $3,000/$3,0004 Candy Angle 37 Weymouth, Massachusetts 3:05:02 $2,400/4,5005 Jamie Whitmore 30 Sacramento, California 3:06:02 $1,800/$7,0006 Melissa Thomas 36 Boulder, Colorado 3:08:45 $1,200/$1,2007 Janae Pritchett 30 Crested Butte, Colorado 3:11:25 $900/$2,0008 Erin Ford 30 Dalles, Oregon 3:14:25 $700/none9 Shonny Vanlandingham 37 Durango, Colorado 3:16:1010 Kerry Barnholt 33 Boulder, Colorado 3:18:25

Fastest 1.5k Swim (0.93 Miles): Seth Wealing (22:47), Janae Pritchett (25:02)Fastest 32k Bike (19 Miles): Mike Vine (1:37:04), Jennifer Smith (1:48:30)Fastest 10k Run (6.2 Miles): Chris Legh (33:17), Danelle Kabush (38:34)

2006 XTERRA National Champions - Amateur WomenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Sara Hanson McLean, VA 3:52:2420 - 24 * Suzie Snyder Colorado Springs, CO 3:28:4225 - 29 Elizabeth Vollmer Denver, CO 3:30:3530 - 34 Laura Home Santa Cruz, CA 3:18:5135 - 39 Birgit Johnston Los Gatos, CA 3:34:5040 - 44 Katrin Tobin Santa Cruz, CA 3:22:0645 - 49 Beverly Enslow Peoria, IL 3:46:4550 - 54 $ Barbara Peterson Berkeley, CA 3:56:3555 - 59 Mary Ellen Laberge LaGrande, OR 4:23:07

* Overall Amateur National Champions

2006 XTERRA National Champions - Amateur MenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Ryan Ognibene Santa Ana, CA 3:20:3420 - 24 Kent Finley Johnstown, IA 3:08:2225 - 29 Cody Waite Denver, CO 2:52:1830 - 34 * Matt Boobar Plymouth, NH 2:51:3535 - 39 Ross McMahan Incline Village, NV 2:57:1540 - 44 Tim Johnston Los Gatos, CA 2:58:4945 - 49 ! Tom Lyons Reno, NV 3:04:4350 - 54 * Ian Davidson, Jr. Clemson, SC 3:13:1755 - 59 ! Kent Robinson Reno, NV 3:23:0660 - 64 + Peter Wood La Jolla, CA 3:54:1865 + ! Hans Dieben Chula Vista, CA 4:34:23Challenged Ryan Levinson San Diego, CA 4:48:44

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TOP 10 PRO MENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Points - Race Purse1 Eneko Llanos 28 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain 2:36:13 100 - $5,000/$2002 Conrad Stoltz 31 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:37:15 90 - $4,000/$14,0003 Mike Vine 31 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:38:26 82 - $3,000/$7,0004 Seth Wealing 26 Boulder, Colorado 2:39:42 75 - $2,400/$4005 Francisco Serrano 24 Garza Garcia, Mexico 2:40:45 69 - $1,800/$2,0006 Olivier Marceau 32 Cannes, France 2:41:12 63 - $1,400/$4,5007 Chris Legh 32 Melbourne, Australia 2:41:14 58 - $1,000/none8 Andrew Noble 40 Gold Coast, Australia 2:42:35 53 - $700/$7009 Josiah Middaugh 27 Vail, Colorado 2:42:47 49 - $500/$1,20010 Michael Simpson 22 Vancouver, B.C., Canada 2:42:54 45 - $400/$400

TOP 10 PRO WOMENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Points - Race Purse 1 Jamie Whitmore 29 Elk Grove, California 3:01:30 100 - $5,000/$14,0002 Melanie McQuaid 31 Victoria, B.C., Canada 3:02:05 90 - $4,000/$7,0003 Barb Lindquist 35 Alta, Wyoming 3:03:07 82 - $3,000/none4 Danelle Kabush 30 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 3:09:45 75 - $2,400/$3,0005 Candy Angle 35 Weymouth, Massachusetts 3:10:07 69 - $1,800/$4,5006 Jessica Harrison 27 Perpignan, France 3:12:04 63 - $1,400/$3,0007 Melissa Thomas 35 Boulder, Colorado 3:12:57 58 - $1,000/$2,0008 Jenny Tobin 35 Boise, Idaho 3:14:04 53 - $700/$9009 Janae Pritchett 29 Crested Butte, Colorado 3:15:51 49 - none/$70010 Lisa Isom 33 Vail, Colorado 3:17:54 45 - none/none

Fastest 1.5k Swim (0.93 Miles):Brent McMahon (22:31), Barb Lindquist (23:07)Fastest 32k Bike (22 Miles):Conrad Stoltz (1:33:52), Jimena Florit (1:47:12)Fastest 10k Run (6.2 Miles):Chris Legh (36:13), Jessica Harrison (42:14)

XTERRA National Champions - Amateur WomenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 +Kate Chapman Breckenridge, CO 3:39:3220 - 24 +Suzanne Snyder Colorado Springs, CO 3:38:1825 - 29 Amber Monforte Reno, NV 3:20:3330 - 34 Aracelly Clouse Cameron Park, CA 3:26:1235 - 39 +Karen Lefebre Big Sky, MT 4:00:2040 - 44 Kathy Eckert Denver, CO 3:51:2045 - 49 ! Barbara Peterson Berkeley, CA 3:57:5150 - 54 +Cindi Toepel Littleton, CO 4:11:2455 - 59 Kathy Frank Bend, OR

Top Amateurs+two-time, *three-time, #four-time, !five-time champs

XTERRA National Champions - Amateur MenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Alex Modestou North Liberty, IA 3:06:5720 - 24 Ryan DeCook Rochester, MI 3:05:5225 - 29 Craig Evans Spring Hill, TN 2:53:3430 - 34 Andrew Biglow Boulder, CO 2:52:0535 - 39 David Cloninger Bend, OR 2:58:3140 - 44 #Tom Lyons Reno, NV 3:05:0745 - 49 Kevin Deighan Vail, CO 3:20:5850 - 54 +Ian Davidson, Jr. Clemson, SC 3:16:2355 - 59 #Kent Robinson Reno, NV 3:44:1460 - 64 Ronald Scranton Albuquerque, NM 4:54:5265 + #Hans Dieben Chula Vista, CA 4:44:16CAF Willie Stewart Redlands, CA 3:35:00

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TOP 10 PRO MENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Race Purse Points1 Eneko Llanos 27 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain 2:36:36 $5,000 1002 Sylvain Dodet 29 Antibes, France 2:37:25 $4,000 903 Josiah Middaugh 26 Vail, Colorado 2:39:15 $3,000 824 Nicolas LeBrun 31 Villeneuve-Loubet, France 2:39:51 $2,400 755 Conrad Stoltz 30 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:40:06 $1,800 696 David Henestrosa 26 Barcelona, Spain 2:40:48 $1,400 637 Jason Chalker 29 Sydney, Australia 2:42:02 $1,000 588 Francisco Serrano 23 Garza Garcia, Mexico 2:42:15 $700 539 Greg Krause 26 Denver, Colorado 2:42:38 $500 4910 Jan Rehula 30 Ceskebudejovice, Czech Republic 2:43:31 $400 45

TOP 10 PRO WOMENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Purse Points1 Jamie Whitmore 27 Elk Grove, California 3:01:47 $5,000 1002 Melanie McQuaid 30 Victoria, B.C., Canada 3:06:53 $4,000 903 Candy Angle 34 Weymouth, Massachusetts 3:08:52 $3,000 824 Lynley Allison 31 Auckland, New Zealand 3:16:01 $2,400 755 Janae Deverell 28 Crested Butte, Colorado 3:18:07 $1,800 696 Lisa Isom 32 Vail, Colorado 3:21:40 $1,400 637 Cherie Touchette 40 Incline Village, Nevada 3:26:04 $1,000 588 Erin McCarty 33 San Jose, California 3:32:26 $700 539 Linda Gabor 31 Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 3:38:52 $500 4910 Christy Murphy 34 Novato, California 3:39:20 $400 45

XTERRA National Champions - Amateur WomenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Kate Chapman Breckenridge, CO 3:56:5420 - 24 Suzie Snyder Averill Park, NY 3:58:1425 - 29 Nicole Rutkowski Avon, CO 3:36:5130 - 34 *Lara Usinowicz Denver, CO 3:31:1435 - 39 Karen Lefebre Big Sky, MT 3:46:5540 - 44 Jean Hadley Avon, CO 3:48:4445 - 49 ` Barbara Peterson Berkeley, CA 3:56:1150 - 54 Cindi Toepel Littleton, CO 4:14:1055 - 59 # Wendy Minor Honolulu, HI 5:35:55# Two-time, ^Three-time, and `Four-time national champions* Top Amateurs

Fastest 1.5k Swim (0.93 Miles):Kerry Classen (21:48), Lynley Allison (24:41)Fastest 32k Bike (22 Miles):Josiah Middaugh (1:36:26), Jamie Whitmore (1:51:08)Fastest 10k Run (6.2 Miles):Josiah Middaugh (36:53), Jamie Whitmore (44:30)

XTERRA National Champions - Amateur MenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 * Taylor Tolleson Pacific Grove, CA 2:50:0020 - 24 Maxwell King Bend, OR 3:01:2025 - 29 Jim Vance San Diego, CA 2:53:5030 - 34 Tim Menoher Erlanger, KY 2:55:2235 - 39 Mike Smith Santa Barbara, CA 3:07:4740 - 44 ^ Tom Lyons Reno, NV 2:59:4445 - 49 Ian Davidson Clemson, SC 3:14:0950 - 54 David Rakita Durango, CO 3:26:2555 - 59 ^ Kent Robinson Reno, NV 3:30:1960+ Peter Wood La Jolla, CA 3:51:45

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TOP 10 PRO MENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Purse Points1 Conrad Stoltz 29 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:35:10 $4,400 1002 Steve Larsen 32 Davis, California 2:35:43 $3,400 903 Nicolas LeBrun 29 Villeneuve-Loubet, France 2:40:35 $2,400 824 Tyler Johnson 22 Chester, Connecticut 2:42:14 $1,600 755 Andrew Noble 37 Gold Coast, Australia 2:43:43 $1,200 696 Jason Chalker 28 Sydney, Australia 2:44:35 $800 637 Josiah Middaugh 24 Vail, Colorado 2:44:50 $600 588 Justin Thomas 27 Fairfax, Virginia 2:45:36 $500 539 Raynard Tissink 29 Weltevreden Park, South Africa 2:47:57 $400 4910 Stefan Jakobsen 29 Nanaimo, B.C., Canada 2:48:47 $300 45

TOP 10 PRO WOMENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Purse Points1 Jamie Whitmore 26 Elk Grove, California 3:02:43 $4,400 1002 Melanie McQuaid 29 Victoria, B.C., Canada 3:05:46 $3,400 903 Shari Kain 38 Cupertino, California 3:09:24 $2,400 824 Melissa Thomas 32 Boulder, Colorado 3:11:14 $1,600 755 Candy Angle 33 Weymouth, Massachusetts 3:14:00 $1,200 696 Jenny Tobin 34 Boise, Idaho 3:14:47 $800 637 Jari Kirkland 26 Breckenridge, Colorado 3:23:31 $600 588 Katherine Zambrana 26 Steamboat Springs, Colorado 3:24:43 539 Karen Masson 34 Atlanta, Georgia 3:25:45 4910 Christina Ruiter Durango, Colorado 3:25:59 45

XTERRA National Champions - Female Age Group Division Name Hometown Time20 - 24 Shae Rainer Austin, TX 3:35:1225 - 29 Janae Deverell Crested Butte, CO 3:17:1430 - 34 Lisa Isom Vail, CO 3:29:1835 - 39 Serena Warner Provo, UT 3:33:3940 - 44 Karen Hagner Grapevine, TX 3:58:5545 - 49 Barbara Peterson Berkeley, CA 3:50:43* Top Amateur Female

XTERRA National Champions - Male Age Group Division Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Taylor Tolleson Pacific Grove, CA 3:09:5420 - 24 Tomas Petriko Solano Beach, CA 3:10:2925 - 29 Greg Krause Littleton, CO 2:52:2630 - 34 Matt Boobar Plymouth, NH 2:55:3235 - 39 Michael Nahom New Milford, CT 3:01:0440 - 44 Tom Lyons Reno, NV 3:02:4245 - 49 Tom Monica Walnut Creek, CA 3:18:5750 - 54 David Rakita Durango, CO 3:31:2955 - 59 Kent Robinson Reno, NV 3:27:54* Top Amateur Male

Fastest 1.5k Swim (0.93 Miles):

Conrad Stoltz (21:11), Janae Deverell (23:58)Fastest 32k Bike (22 Miles):

Steve Larsen (1:31:43), Jamie Whitmore (1:52:23)Fastest 10k Run (6.2 Miles):

Nicolas Lebrun (37:43), Jenny Tobin (44:34)


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2001 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSThe Inaugural Class

MEN’S CHAMPIONSAGE GROUP NAME HOMETOWN REGION

PRO Conrad Stoltz Stellenbosch, South Africa N/A15-19 Brian Bradke Latham, New York North East20-24 Andrew Tainter Madison, Wisconsin North Central25-29 Matt Boobar Plymouth, New Hampshire North East30-34 Greg Perkins Salinas, California South West35-39 Todd Scott Royal Oak, Michigan North Central40-44 Howard Jones Walnut Creek, California South West45-49 Rob Noyes Breckenridge, Colorado Mountain50-54 Kent Robison Reno, Nevada South West55-59 Joe Amato Ellicott City, Maryland Mid Atlantic60+ Hans Dieben Chula Vista, California South West

WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSAGE GROUP NAME HOMETOWN REGION

PRO Anke Erlank Stellenbosch, South Africa N/A20-24 Jari Kirkland Breckenridge, Colorado Mountain25-29 Jessica Burwell Durango, Colorado Mountain30-34 Serena Warner Provo, Utah Mountain35-39 Jodi Ruby La Verne, California South West40-44 Barbara Peterson Berkeley, California South West50-54 Susi Chandler Bristol, Tennessee South East

2002 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSMEN’S CHAMPIONS *Repeat champs

PRO Conrad Stoltz Stellenbosch, South Africa N/A15-19 Jeremy Chandler Bristol, Tennessee South East20-24 Josiah Middaugh Vail, Colorado Mountain25-29 Darren Lacy Minturn, Colorado Mountain30-34 Michael Nahom New Milford, Connecticut North East35-39 Bob Mueller Solana Beach, California South West40-44 Tom Lyons Reno, Nevada South West45-49 Hugo Kenyon Tahoe City, California South West50-54 David Rakita Durango, Colorado Mountain55-59 * Joe Amato Ellicott City, Maryland Mid Atlantic60+ * Hans Dieben Chula Vista, California South West

WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS *Repeat champsPRO Jamie Whitmore Elk Grove, California N/A20-24 Carmen Klube Alameda, California South West25-29 * Jari Kirkland Breckenridge, Colorado Mountain30-34 Kayleen Uibel Spokane, Washington North West35-39 * Serena Warner Provo, Utah Mountain40-44 Valerie Hardin Doylestown, Pennsylvania Mid Atlantic45-49 * Barbara Peterson Berkeley, California South West50-54 * Susi Chandler Bristol, Tennessee South East55-59 Wendy Minor Honolulu, Hawaii South West

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2012 XTERRA TRAIL RUN NATIONALS GUIDE

BJ Christensen

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XTERRA TRAIL RUN NATIONALS PREVIEWAfter a successful first year at the Snowbasin Resort lastyear, the XTERRA Trail Run National Championship willmake its way to the picturesque site near Ogden, Utah,again in 2012.

More than 600 runners representing more than 30 statesfrom across the country will gather on the breathtaking trailsoff the Snowbasin Resort to determine XTERRA’s nationalchampions of trail running for 2012. The venue receivedrave reviews from the runners last year.

Oregon’s Max King is the four-time defending champion ofthe XTERRA Trail Run National Championship, and he willbe back to defend his title again. His first three nationalchampionships came in his hometown of Bend, Oregon.Last year was his first race in the state of Utah, and he ranaway with another convincing victory.

“The Snowbasin course is a great all-around course,” saidKing, 32. “You need to have some speed but also somegood technical skills, along with good climbing anddescending as well. It is a beautiful course with great singletrack, great views, and it will really test each runner’sabilities to the fullest.”

King’s victory at Snowbasin last year was significant, notjust because it was his fourth. The day before the XTERRATrail Run National Championship, he was in Oregonwinning the USA 50K Trail Championships. He got on aflight immediately after that race, and arrived in Utah lateSaturday night. He managed to get a few hours of sleepbefore going out and dominating Nationals yet again.

“I had had a lot of very good training going into this race lastyear and my body was feeling very good,” King said. “Thisyear I’ll just have to see how my body handles the 50k theday before. I was surprised last year to come out of theweekend of racing so well. I was tired and somewhat soreafter the half but overall I would say that I handled it well.”

There will be a slew of contenders from around the countryhoping that King might show up a little more tired thannormal. Among the elites looking to take King’s crown are:Mario Mendoza, who placed second at last year’s XTERRANationals; Ben Bruce, who placed second to King severaltimes at the XTERRA Nationals and Worlds races; WillChristian, who placed second to King at the XTERRAWorlds two years ago.

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XTERRA TRAIL RUN NATIONALS PREVIEWThe title of Women’s XTERRA National Champion is up forgrabs, as none of the previous female winners is in the fieldthis year.

Among the contenders are first-time XTERRA Nationalsentries Nicole Hunt from Montana, Tara Gormley fromGeorgia and Sarah Breevoort from Virginia.

The home-state Utah runners could also take advantage ofthe opportunity, as close to half of the field will consist ofcompetitors from the Beehive State.

Eleven different regions conducted XTERRA Trail RunSeries in 2012: Alabama, Arizona, Southern California,Colorado, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Pocono,Puerto Rico, South Carolina and Texas. All of the age-group winners from those regions were invited toparticipate in the XTERRA Trail Run Nationals, and closeto 100 will make the trip to Utah to represent theirrespective region.

The XTERRA Trail Run National Championship is beingheld one day after the XTERRA USA Championship off-road triathlon, and some of the professional triathletescould enter the trail run. Women’s XTERRA triathlon worldchampion Lesley Paterson entered the Trail Run Nationalslast year and placed fourth.

Of course, last-minute entries and dark horse contendersare the norm for XTERRA races, so the winner couldliterally come from anywhere in the country, or the world forthat matter.

In addition to the overall national champions, age-groupnational champions will also be crowned. Returning age-group champions from last year include Keegan Dove(male 10-14), Jimmy Patterson (male 15-19), MarioMendoza (male 25-29), Max King (male 30-34), BrianStanley (male 50-54), Kevin Tuck (male 55-59), Bob Evers(male 60-64) and Don Hildebrand (male 75-79).

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PRIZE MONEY AND AWARDSThe fastest runners will be racing for $5,000 in prize money,awarded to the top five overall men and women.

XTERRA will also be crowning national champs in agegroups starting at 9-under, then every five years (ex. 10-14,15-19, etc�) up to 80-older. Champs win acommemorative long-sleeve winners T-shirt and willreceive a free entry to race at the 2012 XTERRA Trail RunWorld Championship, which is scheduled for December 2at Kualoa Ranch, Hawaii.

All registered racers get a short sleeve shirt and goody bagfilled with cool swag.

Place Men Women1 $1,000 $1,000 2 $600 $600 3 $400 $400 4 $300 $300 5 $200 $200

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XTERRA TRAIL RUN NATIONALS COURSEThe Snowbasin Resort near Ogden, Utah, has alreadyserved as the host site for world-class sporting events,including several of the skiing competitions at the 2002Winter Olympics, and the XTERRA USA Championship off-road triathlon. Now you can add the XTERRA Trail RunNational Championship to the list.

With the snowfall still a month or so away, the changingcolors of the fall season and the majestic Wasatch Rangesurrounding Snowbasin Resort will provide the perfectbackdrop for the 2012 XTERRA Trail Run Nationals.

The elevation and terrain of the Wasatch Mountains willmake the course breathtaking in more ways than one.Runners can expect to face more than 2,200 feet of totalclimbing over the 21-kilometer course, and the peak of thetrail will take them to an elevation of approx 7,300 feet.

According to elite Utah runner Rachel Cieslewicz, the viewsfrom the top of the course are beautiful enough to makerunners stop in their tracks.

“If you enjoy gut-wrenching climbs leading to breathtakingviews, twisted single track dotted with rock gardens, fast flatsections, and of course, flying effortlessly down rewardingdescents, you are in for the race of your life,” she said.

The course can basically be broken down into two sections:

The first “loop” will feature some gradual climbs with sometechnical single track; the second “loop” features severalgrueling uphill climbs and fast descents.

Sarah Breevoort, an elite runner from Virginia, had a chanceto practice on the course for the first time during a summertrip to Utah. She described the course as a perfectcombination of bold and beautiful.

“Except for perhaps a few miles within the first half of thecourse, very little of this race will be flat,” she said. “Whilethere are a lot of ups and downs in this race (it starts with anuphill climb, after all!), I believe almost anyone who iscomfortable running trails can do this course. The first halfof the course is just the right amount of short ups and downsthat allows you to pick up great speed and your momentumwill easily carry you along these rollers. Running thissection is a lot of fun and really the challenge will be to notget too carried away and to conserve your legs and yourenergy for the second half of the race.

“The climb to Needles Peak is indeed challenging and willrequire a slow and steady effort. The altitude will also havean impact on those not acclimated. Yet, if you take yourtime and relax you can make your way to the top. Thedescent from Needles Peak is challenging for two reasons.First, it’s practically three miles of straight descent, whichwill really put some significant strain on your quads as youkeep yourself from falling forward. Second, this section oftrail is tight and weaves in and out of the forest and themany roots, rocks, and switchbacks here demands fullattention to the trail and a good sense of body awareness tokeep you upright.”

It should be noted that there will also be 10-kilometer and5-kilometer races on Sept. 23, but only the results from the21K course will be used to determine the nationalchampionships. The 10K and 5K courses will follow much ofthe same trails as the first half of the 21K course.

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MEET SOME OF THE 2012 RUNNERSSARAH BREEVOORTCharlottesville, VirginiaFemale 25-29Age: 26Rundown: Sarah has experienced past success at theXTERRA Richmond Trail Run, and this will be her first timeentering the XTERRA Trail Run National Championship.She won the XTERRA Richmond Trail Run in 2011, andplaced second in 2010 and 2009. She missed it in 2012 dueto an injury. Sarah is a member of the Ragged MountainRacing Team, which is a post-collegiate elite developmentrunning team in Charlottesville. She also trains with theCharlottesville Area Trail Runners and is in the MedicalScientist Training Program at the University of Virginia.

BEN BRUCESan Diego, CaliforniaMen 30-34Age: 30Rundown: Ben is considered one of the top steeplechaserunners in the United States, and was a finalist at the 2012Olympic Trials (he placed fifth). He is also one of the topXTERRA Trail Run competitors, having placed second in2008 and third in 2009 and 2011 at the XTERRA Trail RunWorld Championship in Hawaii. Ben is a graduate of CalPoly, and was an all-conference performer in the steeple-chase.

B.J. CHRISTENSONSalt Lake City, UtahMale 30-34Age: 34Rundown: B.J. was the top Utah runner at the 2011XTERRA Trail Run National Championship, placing thirdoverall (behind only Max King and Mario Mendoza). He isconsidered one of the top triathletes in Utah, and is a three-time finisher at the Ironman World Championships inHawaii. B.J. is also a former age-group winner at theXTERRA Mountain Championship off-road triathlon (2007).

RICHARD BURGUNDERPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaMen 30-34

Age: 32Rundown: Richard added yet another XTERRA Regionaltitle to his collection in 2012, winning his age group in theXTERRA Pocono Trail Run Series. He previously won titlesin New England (2009), Northern Ohio (2011) and Pocono(2011). He is one of only two runners in history to win twoXTERRA Regional Championships in the same year. Heplaced sixth in his age group at the 2009 XTERRA Nationalsin Bend, Oregon, and was 16th in his age group at the 2011XTERRA Nationals at Snowbasin Resort, Utah.

WILL CHRISTIANNorfolk, VirginiaMale 25-29Age: 29Rundown: Will won theXTERRA Richmond Trail Runin 2010, and finished secondto Max King at the 2010XTERRA Trail Run WorldChampionship in Hawaii. Heis a graduate of the Universityof Virginia, where he was amember of the cross countryand track teams. He iscurrently employed as alieutenant in the U.S. Navy.

Will placed third overall at the 2012 U.S. Armed ForcesCross Country Championship in Missouri.

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MEET SOME OF THE 2012 RUNNERSRACHEL CIESLEWICZSalt Lake City, UtahWomen 30-34Age: 32Rundown: Rachel is no stranger to XTERRA Trail Runsuccess. She has won the overall female division atseveral events in recent years, including the XTERRA LakeLas Vegas Trail Run (2010 and 2011), the XTERRA SantaCruz Trail Run (2011) and the XTERRA Wheeler CanyonTrail Run (2008 and 2009).She placed fourth in her agegroup at the 2011 XTERRA Trail Run Nationals. In 2009,she placed fifth overall among the women, and first in herage group, at the XTERRA Nationals, when it was held inBend, Oregon. Rachel is also a regular contributor to theXTERRA Trail Mix e-mail newsletter with her “Tips for theTrail” columns.

KEEGAN DOVEWaco, TexasMale 10-14Age: 14

Rundown: Keegan is adefending national champion,having won his age group atlast year’s XTERRA Trail RunNationals. He also won hisage group for the 2012 XTER-RA Texas Trail Run Series.Keegan is in the eighth gradeat Live Oak Classical School,and is a member of the crosscountry team.

KANDIS DUNNOdessa, FloridaWomen 40-44Age: 44Rundown: Kandis was the standout female runner of the2012 XTERRA Florida Trail Run Series. She was the firstoverall female at all three races in the Florida Series,becoming the first runner to accomplish that in the history ofthe Florida Series. This will be her first time entering theXTERRA Trail Run National Championship. Kandis is amother of two who owns a mailing business with herhusband.

BOB EVERSPark City, UtahMale 60-65Age: 61Rundown: Bob is a defending XTERRA NationalChampion, having won the men’s 60-64 age division at lastyear’s XTERRA Trail Run Nationals. He placed animpressive 44th overall at last year’s race, and won his agedivision by more than six minutes. Earlier this year, hetraveled to Arizona and placed first in his age group at theXTERRA White Tanks Trail Run.

AMY GALBRAITHVenice, Calif.Female 65-69Age: 69Rundown: Amy is a veteran of XTERRA Trail Runs, with ahistory of success at the XTERRA Nationals. She was anage-group XTERRA National Champion in 2008 and 2009,and placed second in her age group in 2010 and 2011. Sheis a 2012 SoCal Regional Champion, having won her agegroup in that series for the fifth consecutive year.

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MEET SOME OF THE 2012 RUNNERSTARA GORMLEYKennesaw, GeorgiaWomen 25-29Age: 29Rundown: After four years of success in the XTERRAGeorgia Trail Run Series, Tara is entering the XTERRA TrailRun Nationals for the first time in 2012. She has won thewomen’s 25-29 age division in the Georgia Series in each ofthe past four years. During that span, she has finished firstoverall among the women in 15 different XTERRA races.Tara placed seventh overall at the USATF 10K TrailChampionship in North Carolina in 2011.

DON HILDEBRANDSisters, OregonMale 80-84Age: 80Rundown: Max King is notthe only four-time defendingXTERRA national champion.Don Hildebrand is also a four-time defending champ, havingwon the men’s 75-79 agegroup at the 2008, 2009, 2010and 2011`XTERRA Nationals.Earlier this year, he won hisage group at the USA HalfMarathon Trail Championshipin Oregon. Don is the oldestrunner in this year’s field.

NICOLE HUNTDeer Lodge, MontanaFemale 40-44Age: 42Rundown: Nicole is an experienced elite runner, but thiswill be her first appearance at the XTERRA Trail RunNationals. She won the U.S. Mountain RunningChampionship in 2006, and was a member of the first-placeUSA team at the 2006 World Mountain RunningChampionships. She also made the USA Mountain Runningteam in 2010. She has won numerous races in the PacificNorthwest in recent years, and finished fourth overall at theUSATF 15K Trail Championships in 2010 at Spokane,Washington. She took some time off in 2011 after givingbirth to twins.

KEITH LAVERTYBellevue, WashingtonMen 25-29Age: 25Rundown: Keith placed first overall at the inauguralXTERRA Lord Hill Trail Run 21K in Washington earlier thisyear. He also placed second overall in the XTERRA FortSteilacoom Trail Run 16K in Washington. He has wonnumerous other races in the Pacific Northwest in recentyears; Keith is a former member of the University ofOregon’s cross country and track teams.

MAX KINGBend, OregonMen 30-34Age: 32Rundown: His nickname says it all – “The King of XTERRATrail Runs.” King has entered eight XTERRA championshipraces since 2008, and has won each one. He is the four-time defending champion of the XTERRA Trail Run NationalChampionship, and the four-time defending champion of theXTERRA Trail Run World Championship. In 2012, hequalified for the U.S. Olympic Trials for both the marathonand steeplechase. The marathon trials featured 237 of thebest distance runners in America, and King placed 19th. Hemade the finals of the steeplechase trials and placed sixth(out of 16 finalists). In 2011, he won the World MountainRunning Championships in Albania and the USATF 50KTrail Championship.

BRANDON MADERHuntsville, AlabamaMen 25-29Age: 29Rundown: Brandon is considered one of the top trailrunners in Alabama. He has placed first overall at seven ofthe last nine races he has entered in the XTERRA AlabamaTrail Run Series. Earlier this year, he placed second overallat the XTERRA Lake Las Vegas Trail Run 21K, and alsosecond overall at the XTERRA Oak Mountain Trail Run 10K.He finished 11th overall and second in his age group at the2011 XTERRA Trail Run Nationals. He is a former memberof the University of Alabama-Huntsville track and crosscountry teams, and was an Academic All-American in 2006.

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MEET SOME OF THE 2012 RUNNERSJIMMY PATTERSONTampa, FloridaMale 15-19Age: 19Rundown: Jimmy entered the XTERRA Trail Run NationalChampionship for the first time in 2011, and he ran awaywith first place in the 15-19 age group. He was the only highschool student to finish among the top 50 overall. Hegraduated from Steinbrenner High earlier this year and isnow enrolled at Florida Gulf Coast University. He is a two-time champion for his age division in the XTERRA FloridaTrail Run Series, and placed second overall at the XTERRAClaw Trail Run earlier this year.

JAMES RYANWilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaMale 15-19Age: 19Rundown: James was the top-ranked overall runner in theXTERRA Pocono Trail Run Series in 2012. He finished inthe top five overall at each of the five races in the series,including three overall victories. He is a sophomore atKing’s College, and is a member of the cross country team.This will be his first appearance at the XTERRA Trail RunNationals.

MARIO MENDOZABend, OregonMen 25-29Age: 27Rundown: Mario placed second to Max King at the 2011XTERRA Trail Run National Championship, and first in themen’s 25-29 age division. In the 2010 XTERRA Trail Run

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MEET SOME OF THE 2012 RUNNERSNationals at Bend, Oregon, he placed third overall and firstin his age group. Also in 2011, Mario placed a close secondto Max King at the USA Half Marathon Trail Championshipsin Oregon. He was named the 2010 USATF Trail Runner ofthe Year.

FUJIO MIYACHITokyo, JapanMen 30-34Age: 33Rundown: Fujio is considered one of the top trail runners inJapan, and has entered several XTERRA Trail Runs in therecent years. He placed 16th overall and seventh in his agegroup at the 2011 XTERRA Trail Run NationalChampionship. In 2010, he placed fifth in his age group atthe XTERRA Nationals in Bend, Oregon. He placed fifthoverall and first in the men’s 30-34 age group at the 2009XTERRA Trail Run World Championship in Hawaii.

ERIC SAMBOLECIthaca, New YorkMale 35-39Age: 34Rundown: Eric earned a free trip to Utah through theXTERRA Pocono Trail Run Series after he won theXTERRA Earth Conservancy 21K Trail Run in Mocanaqua,Pa., this summer. He won several other races in New Yorkrecently, including the Danby Down and Dirty Trail Run (healso holds the course record for that event). He placedsecond overall at the Empire State SnowshoeChampionship Race in February.

JACLYN SHOKEYJim Thorpe, PennsylvaniaFemale 35-39Age: 35Rundown: Jaclyn was the top overall female in the 2012XTERRA Pocono Trail Run Series. She was the first femalefinisher at four of the five races in the series. Over the pasttwo seasons, she has entered 10 races in the XTERRAPocono Series and has won six of them. This will be her firstappearance at the XTERRA Trail Run NationalChampionship.

BRIAN STANLEYKansas City, MissouriMale 50-54Age: 54Rundown: Brian is a defending national champion, havingwon the men’s 50-54 age division at the 2011 XTERRA TrailRun Nationals. He also entered the XTERRA Trail RunWorld Championship in 2011 and placed fourth in the men’s50-54 age group.

KEVIN TUCKSalt Lake City, UtahMen 55-59Age: 56Rundown: Kevin is proof that runners in their 50s can runwith the lead pack. Even after turning 56 this year, he isconsidered one of the fastest trail runners in Utah. He wonthe men’s 55-59 age division by more than 37 minutes atlast year’s XTERRA Trail Run Nationals. He placed animpressive 19th overall. He placed third overall at the 2010XTERRA Wheeler Canyon Trail Run, which was also held

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near Ogden, Utah. He is a three-time XTERRA Trail RunNational Champion, with his previous titles coming in 2007and 2008 (he did not enter in 2009 and 2010).

HEATHER WELSCHAlvin, TexasFemale 10-14Age: 10Rundown: Heather will be the youngest and smallestrunner in this year’s field, but don’t expect her to finish at theback of the pack. She placed third overall at two differentraces in the XTERRA Texas Trail Run Series this year. Sheis also a successful competitor in duathlons and triathlons.Her older sister, Kaytlynn, is also in this year’s field.

KAYTLYNN WELSCHAlvin, TexasFemale 10-14Age: 12Rundown: Kaytlynn could be a legitimate contender notjust in her age group, but for the overall female lead. Shewon the women’s division at the XTERRA Cameron ParkTrail Run 21K in August, and placed second overall at theXTERRA Bluebonnet Trail Run 16K in April. She hasalready completed two road marathons, and numeroussprint triathlons. Her younger sister, Heather, is also in thisyear’s field.

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2012 XTERRA REGIONAL CHAMPIONSThe “regular season” came to a closeon the first weekend of September forthe XTERRA Trail Run 2011-12schedule, and now it’s time for thechampionships.

After a season that featured more than60 races across the country, close to200 runners can now claim to be anXTERRA Regional Champion. Theyrange in age from 12 to 75, and theirhometowns stretched from as far westas San Diego, California, to as farnortheast as Wilkes-Barre,Pennsylvania. This year, for the firsttime, there was even a region in PuertoRico.

There were 11 regions on the 2011-12schedule – Alabama, Arizona,Southern California, Colorado, Florida,Georgia, North Carolina, Pocono,Puerto Rico, South Carolina andTexas. In order to be considered a“region,” at least three races needed tobe completed in that area.

In addition to those 11 regions,numerous individual races were held inother states such as Hawaii, Iowa,Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah,Virginia and Washington.

Close to 100 of these XTERRARegional Champions will compete inthe 2012 XTERRA Trail Run NationalChampionship at Snowbasin Resortnear Ogden, Utah, on September 23.That will be followed by the 2012XTERRA Trail Run WorldChampionship at Kualoa Ranch,Hawaii, on December 2.

Both of those championship events areopen to runners of all ages and skilllevels, and registration is available atwww.xterratrailrun.com.

ARIZONA - Female15-19 Victoria Myracle Phoenix, AZ25-29 Jen Hulburt Tempe, AZ30-34 Jeanine Cordova Phoenix, AZ35-39 Dawn Stone Flagstaff, AZ40-44 Kristina Pham Phoenix, AZ45-49 Dawn McKenzie Oro Valley, AZ50-54 Wendy Massey Scottsdale, AZ60-64 Gail Hughes Flagstaff, AZARIZONA - Male20-24 Mark Gonzales Queencreek, AZ25-29 Sean Hulburt Tempe, AZ30-34 Jacob Hernandez Mesa, AZ35-39 Michael Labrecque Goodyear, AZ40-44 Bryan Dunn Fountain Hills, AZ45-49 Paul Valentin Sierra Vista, AZ50-54 Cory Hove Mesa, AZ60-64 Dan Ladd Westminster, CO65-69 Mark Wales Gilbert, AZ

SOCAL - Female15-19 Hannah Rae Finchamp Altadena, CA20-24 Prineha Narang Studio City, CA25-29 Carlyn Peterson San Diego, CA30-34 Erin Gunn San Diego, CA35-39 Melissa Vazquez Chino Hills, CA40-44 Nina Jack Culver City, CA45-49 Denise Ingram San Diego, CA50-54 Dancoise Clayborn Fountain Valley, CA55-59 Erin Fry Anaheim, CA60-64 Kathleen Rydgig Oxnard, CA65-69 Amy Galbraith Venice, CASOCAL -Male15-19 Will Hubsch Pasadena, CA25-29 Aaron Flynn S. Pasadena, CA30-34 Matthew Dixon San Diego, CA35-39 Patrick Baldwin Encinitas, CA40-44 Travis Burrell Los Angeles, CA45-49 Tom Geha Los Angeles, CA50-54 Ron Paquette Los Angeles, CA55-59 Robert Morrison Laguna Niguel, CA60-64 Harold Kennedy Apple Valley, CA65-69 Gary Valle Canoga Park, CA70-74 Michael Mosesman La Crescenta, CA75-79 John Williams Culver City, CA

FLORIDA - Female25-29 Natassia Brenkus Gainesville, FL35-39 Colleen Nicoulin Port Orange, FL40-44 Kandis Dunn Odessa, FL45-49 Robin Janovsky Lithia, FL50-54 Peggy Brinkley Seminole, FLFLORIDA - Male15-19 Jimmy Patterson Tampa, FL20-24 Trevor Doyle Lutz, FL25-29 Benjamin Raposa Tampa, FL30-34 Matt Ellis Temecula, CA35-39 Ray Smith St. Petersburg, FL40-44 Freddie Valdes Lithia, FL45-49 Dennis Radtke Tampa, FL50-54 David Anthony Pinellas Park, FL55-59 Ricky Howe Tampa, FL60-64 Martin McNamara Bradenton, FL65-69 Jeff Morey Bokeelia, FL

ALABAMA - Female20-24 Althea Johnston Columbus, MS25-29 Elena Linn Birmingham, AL30-34 Laura McCrain Huntsville, AL35-39 Katherine Morgan Birmingham, AL40-44 Roxanne Smith Helena, AL45-49 Lynne Leonard Lucedale, MS50-54 Robyn Talley Eastaboga, ALALABAMA - Male20-24 Drew Stricklin Vestavia Hills, AL25-29 Myles Landers Tuscaloosa, AL30-34 Tyler Priest Birmingham, AL35-39 Matt Carter Owens Cr, AL40-44 Steve Phillips Owens Cr, AL45-49 Bob Jacobus Birmingham, AL50-54 Larry Dickerson Somerville, AL55-59 Bill Weaver Montgomery, AL60-64 David Christy Birmingham, AL65-69 John Dagnan Vestavia Hills, AL70-74 Ted Hegenbarth Gadsden, AL

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2012 XTERRA REGIONAL CHAMPIONSGEORGIA - Female15-19 Tammy Vupham Stone Mtn, GA20-24 Christa Vanek Tybee Island, GA25-29 Tara Gormley Kennesaw, GA30-34 Melissa Chapman Lilburn, GA35-39 Kara Scroggs Gainesville, GA40-44 Emily Howell Decatur, GA45-49 Suzanne Broussard Woodstock, GA50-54 Lori Brown Suwanee, GA55-59 Nozomi Wade Lawrenceville, GA60-64 Linda Romero Snelville, GAGEORGIA - Male10-14 Tyler Ledford Jasper, GA15-19 Tyler Lu Dunwoody, GA20-24 Matt Rivers Duluth, GA25-29 Alexander Rogers Fairburn, GA30-34 Nico Lavrijsen Dunwoody, GA35-39 Mark Robertson Marietta, GA40-44 Carlos Resendiz Tucker, GA45-49 Rick Rantamaki Dacula, GA50-54 Don Petersen Suwanee, GA55-59 Phillip Webster Bethlehem, GA60-64 Jerry Chapman Loganville, GA65-69 Jim Merritt Buford, GA70-74 Ken Brown Snelville, GA

POCONO - Female15-19 Betsy Hochman Lansdale, PA20-24 Sarah Miller Avoca, PA25-29 Stacey Zander Lewisburg, PA30-34 Christal Zermane Avoca, PA35-39 Jaclyn Shokey Jim Thorpe, PA40-44 Sarah Naughton Pocono Pines, PA45-49 Jill Hildebrand Wapwallopen, PA50-54 Linda Armstrong Perkiomenville, GAPOCONO - Male10-14 Josh Edwards Mountain Top, PA15-19 James Ryan Wilkes-Barre, PA20-24 Justin Mogilski West Milton, PA25-29 Pete Miller Avoca, PA30-34 Richard Burgunder Pittsburgh, PA35-39 Flash Barchik Cambra, PA40-44 Brian Hess Mohnton, PA45-49 Keith Austin Sweet Valley, PA50-54 Rich Pais Wilkes-Barre, PA55-59 Frank Brown Jr. Sciota, PA60-64 Tom Kilcullen Fleetville, PA70-74 Joe Naughton Pocono Pines, PA

PUERTO RICO - Female15-19 Kristal Diaz Aponte Guaynabo, PR20-24 Sheila Madera Otero Hormigueros, PR25-29 Anna Sepulveda Hato Rey, PR30-34 Rebecca Campos Juana Diaz, PR35-39 Brenda Rodriguez Vega Baja, PR40-44 Yadira Quintero Toa Baja, PR45-49 Saribelle Martinez San Juan, PR50-54 Nereida Robles Perez Bayamon, PR55-59 Nilsa Guzman Seijo Guaynabo, PRPUERTO RICO - Male10-14 Keenan McIntyre Arecibo, PR15-19 Pedro Alicea Juana Diaz, PR20-24 Carmelo Fuentes Canovanas, PR25-29 Christian Burgos Bayamon, PR30-34 Luigi Dessy Ponce, PR35-39 Alberto Saldana Guaynabo, PR40-44 Jose Calcano Manati, PR45-49 Felo Medina Pagan Utuado, PR50-54 Jose Laboy Ponce, PR60-64 Luis Carrasquillo Gurabo, PR

SOUTH CAROLINA - Female25-29 Melissa McKinney Martinez, GA35-39 Stephanie Roberts Columbia, SC40-44 Mary Maner Evans, GA45-49 Patricia Wirszyla Greenwood, SC50-54 Lisa Powell Columbia, SCSOUTH CAROLINA - Male20-24 Michael Somma Evans, GA30-34 Craig McKinney Martinez, GA35-39 Carl Epley Marion, NC40-44 Greg Fann Clearwater, FL50-54 Jim Pasquale Greenville, SC60-64 Danny Jones Greenwood, SC

TEXAS - Female10-14 Kaytlynn Welsch Alvin, TX20-24 Michelle Brigaitis Fort Worth, TX25-29 Meredith Leva Austin, TX35-39 Kim Bueno Austin, TX40-44 Claudia Spooner Cedar Park, TX45-49 Lisa Hutson Houston, TX55-59 Kitty Fowler Austin, TX

TEXAS - Male15-19 Keegan Dove Waco, TX30-34 Michael Gates Waco, TX35-39 Jerry Bueno Austin, TX40-44 Lon Breitenbach Austin, TX45-49 Sam Labrie Leander, TX50-54 Joseph Townley Houston, TX55-59 Mike McBryde Leander, TX60-64 Tom Hutson Houston, TX

COLORADO - Female30-34 Jen Fredrickson Longmont, CO35-39 Lara Kelley Colorado Springs40-44 Stephanie Decet Colorado SpringsCOLORADO - Male25-29 Patrick Walker Boulder, CO30-34 J. Marshall Thomson Crested Butte, CO35-39 Brett Muratori Longmont, CO40-44 Don Solberg Peyton, CO45-49 Brad Benefiel Denver, CO50-54 David Mulligan Colorado Springs55-59 Eddie Baxter Colorado Springs60-64 Steve Parker Denver, CO

NORTH CAROLINA - Female25-29 Valerie Matena Charlotte, NC30-34 Elizabeth Roche Huntersville, NC35-39 Kimberley Hefner Rock Hill, SC40-44 Tammy Moore Weddington, NC45-49 Marcia Kissel Charlotte, NC50-54 Lee Ann Doster-Ward Gastonia, NCNORTH CAROLINA - Male25-29 Jimmy Smith Winston Salem30-34 Matt Longworth Charlotte, NC35-39 George Linney III Durham, NC40-44 Cullen Taylor Winston Salem45-49 Ken Bohn Matthews, NC50-54 David Coleman Greenville, SC55-59 Eric Redding Ronda, NC60-64 Norm Campos Charlotte, NC

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MaleDivision Name Hometown Time10-14 Keegan Dove Waco, TX 2:50:3315-19 Jimmy Patterson Tampa, FL 1:45:5020-24 Jon Gauthier Rush, NY 1:27:3525-29 (2) Mario Mendoza Bend, OR 1:21:5130-34 (4) Max King Bend, OR 1:17:5935-39 Jeremy Hurley Grand Rapids, MI 1:30:4340-44 Brad Mitchell Hailey, ID 1:26:3745-49 Andy Ames Boulder, CO 1:28:0350-54 Brian Stanley Kansas City, MO 1:54:5155-59 (3) Kevin Tuck Salt Lake City, UT 1:32:0160-64 Bob Evers Park City, UT 1:44:5165-69 Hans Unger Sylmar, CA 2:20:0970-74 Raliegh Jensen Boise, ID 2:29:5875-79 (4) Don Hildebrand Sisters, OR 2:49:5680+ Harold Vance Del Mar, CA 2:49:56

FemaleDivision Name Hometown Time20-24 Liz Stephen East Montpelier, VT 1:30:5425-29 Morgan Arritola Ketchum, ID 1:29:0930-34 Lesley Paterson San Diego, CA 1:33:4835-39 Sarah Raitter Reno, NV 1:40:2640-44 Michelle Jensen Boise, ID 1:35:3045-49 Christina Lightfoot Agoura,CA 1:58:2050-54 Kelly Milligan Park City, UT 1:48:5655-59 Jo Ann Jetton Cullman, AL 2:35:3265-69 (4) Jessie Stratton Redding, CA 2:53:47(#) Denotes number of XTERRA National Titles

September 25, 2011 (Ogden, Utah) The trail runningkingdom of Max King continues to expand.

King (pictured) capped an amazing weekend of racing bywinning the 2011 XTERRA Trail Run NationalChampionship on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Snowbasin Resortnear Ogden, Utah.

It was the fourth consecutive XTERRA NationalChampionship for King, but his first at Snowbasin. Hisprevious three titles came when the event was held in hishometown of Bend, Ore.

He completed the 21-kilometer trail course in 1 hour, 17minutes, 59 seconds. King once again dominated the field,beating the other runners by nearly four minutes.

“I love my hometown of Bend, but this was, I gotta say, agreat course,” said King, 31. “It was a lot more climbing thanwe get in Bend, so this was tough.”

Making it even tougher, King was running on tired legs. Lessthan 24 hours before the XTERRA Trail Run NationalChampionship, King was competing in even longer state –and in a different time zone.

On Saturday, Sept. 24, King won the USA 50K TrailChampionship in Bend, Ore. In essence, the XTERRA TrailRun victory gave him two national titles in less than 24hours in two different states.

“You always have to think positive when you’re an athlete,so I was thinking positive that I could do it,” King said. “Itwas a matter of how your body holds up and how you feelafter the first (race).”

Fellow Oregon runner Mario Mendoza and Salt Lake Cityrunner B.J. Christenson pushed King for the first half of therace.

In the women’s division, Olympic cross country skiersMorgan Arritola and Liz Stephen showed that they are justas fast in trail running shoes. Arritola, who is from Ketchum,Idaho, captured first place, finishing with a time of 1:29:09.She took the lead early in the course and maintained it therest of the way.

“I kind of figured that climbing is my strength, and not so

much the foot speed so I thought that I’d kind of make somepeople hurt right off the bat on the (first) uphill and see whathappened,” said Arritola, 25. “But I still had no idea.”

It was the first XTERRA Trail Run for Arritola, but not her firstexperience with trail running. She won another national titlethis summer in Oregon.

Stephen, who is from East Montepelier, Vermont, made alate surge and finished second with a time of 1:30:54. “Itwas awesome,” said Stephen, 24. “I kept looking up at thepeaks and saying we’re still going up.”

Arritola and Stephen were teammates for the United Statescross country ski team at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Morethan 450 runners representing 30 states participated in therace.

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MaleDivision Name Hometown Time15-19 Jaxon Rickel Tucson, AZ 1:26:0720-24 Mario Mendoza Bend, OR 1:17:1625-29 Derick Williamson Austin, TX 1:20:0530-34 (3) Max King Bend, OR 1:15:5735-39 Greg Mitchell McMinnville, OR 1:16:5240-44 Tim Van Orden Bennington, VT 1:20:0845-49 Scott Frey Eugene, OR 1:29:0450-54 (2) Jim Bendis Palm Springs, CA 1:34:1555-59 Steve Giardini Bend, OR 1:56:0360-64 Skip Brown Bend, OR 1:41:2265-69 Lawrence Dunlap Eugene, OR 1:52:4470-74 Kenneth Harrison Hudson, OH 2:08:3575-79 (3) Don Hildebrand Sisters, OR 2:33:46

FemaleDivision Name Hometown Time9-under Zoe Allen Hillsboro, OR 3:03:3720-24 Hannah Schultz Seattle, WA 1:49:1725-29 (2) Lauren Fleshman Eugene, OR 1:24:2430-34 Mary Colburn Culver City, CA 1:29:1835-39 (3) Katie Caba Bend, OR 1:35:4140-44 Kami Semick Bend, OR 1:32:0745-49 Joan Cottrill Cuyahoga Falls, OH 1:47:4550-54 Cecilia Kirk Eugene, OR 1:57:3855-59 Sooki Raphael Topanga, CA 2:13:2060-64 Lee Saltonstall Kailua, HI 2:26:5365-69 (3) Jessie Stratton Redding, CA 2:23:40

BEND, Ore. (Sept. 18, 2010) – Light rain and heavycompetition were not enough to stop the reign of Max Kingat the 2010 XTERRA Trail Run National Championship.

King won the XTERRA National Championship race for thethird consecutive year, completing the 13.9-mile course in1 hour, 15 minutes, 57 seconds. King, who resides in Bend,used his knowledge of the course to break away from thefield late in the race.

“When you have good competition and you pull out a winlike that, it always feels good, mentally and physically,” saidKing, 30. “I tried to be relaxed in the first half of the race andsee if I could open it up in the second half to get the win, andthat’s what I did. It wasn’t easy. This was a very difficult winfor me.”

Lauren Fleshman, who is from Eugene, Ore., also relied ona late surge to win the women’s national championship forthe second consecutive year. Fleshman, 29, finished 10thoverall with a time of 1:24:24.

King’s third consecutive XTERRA National Championshipvictory was his closest. Fellow Oregonian Greg Mitchell andCalifornia’s Mario Mendoza pushed King the entire route.Mitchell, who is from McMinnville, finished second with atime of 1:16:52. The 55-second margin was the closest anyrunner has come to King at the XTERRA NationalChampionship race in the past three years. Mitchell had thelead for the first half of the race, but King passed him duringa flat section along the Deschutes River with around threemiles to go.

“The first half of the race I felt pretty strong so I pushed it,”said Mitchell, 37. “Then somewhere along the river, Max justcame on by like it was nobody’s business. You kind of figurethat Max is on a different level, but you never know,” Mitchellsaid. “It was fun to be right there with him most of the wayin a race like this.”

Mendoza, who is from Cambria, Calif., also held the lead fora brief stretch before settling for third place in 1:17:16.“I tried to stay with Max at the end there and kind of overex-tended myself,” said Mendoza, 24. “I would have liked sec-ond, but (Mitchell) he passed me.” Mendoza was also rac-ing for the first time in Bend, but it won’t be his last. He plansto move there next month to train on the numerous runningtrails. He said he will even seek the advice of King.

The women’s race was also supposed to be close, butFleshman turned it into a runaway by running away downthe stretch. For most of the race before that, Fleshman andMichele Suszek of Colorado stayed near each other. “I justtried to keep pace,” Fleshman said. “Then probably witharound 5 (kilometers) left , I really picked up the pace tomake it uncomfortable for the other girls in the race.”

Suszek finished in second with a time of 1:26:40.“She wasright behind me, then she got ahead at the 10-mile mark,”Suszek said of Fleshman. “Then we hit the flat stuff and shewas gone. I tried, but she’s really fast.”

More than 400 runners from around the world participated inthe race. Runners (besides King) to win age-group titles forthe third consecutive year were Don Hildebrand (men 75-79), Katie Caba (women 35-39) and Jessie Stratton (women65-69).

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Men Name Hometown Time15-19 Dmitry Ponder Prineville, OR 1:37:4020-24 Sean Stafford Reno, NV 1:22:0125-29 * Max King Bend, OR 1:06:4630-34 Andy Martin Bend, OR 1:15:0735-39 Mark Robins Aumsville, OR 1:25:1240-44 Scott Dunlap Woodside, CA 1:23:0945-49 Jim Bendis Palm Springs, CA 1:27:2450-54 Jeff Spangler Bend, OR 1:27:1555-59 Dave Webster Bend, OR 1:28:1460-64 Kenneth Geljack Bristol, IN 1:52:5265-69 Jerry Graham Spokane, WA 1:41:2875-79 * Don Hildebrand Sisters, OR 2:56:0380+ Charles Hoover Bend, OR 3:57:04

Women Name Hometown Time15-19 Kristen Reichardt Foresthill, CA 1:58:5320-24 Kristiann Vlieger Sunnyside, WA 1:47:4125-29 Lauren Fleshman Eugene, OR 1:19:1030-34 Rachel Cieslewicz Salt Lake City, UT 1:31:1835-39 * Katie Caba Bend, OR 1:26:5840-44 Susannah Beck Brunswick, MA 1:21:3745-49 Tawnie McDonald Bend, OR 1:39:2150-54 Sue Dougherty Bend, OR 1:50:2055-59 Suzanne Ray Medford, OR 1:37:5560-64 * Jessie Stratton Redding, CA 2:11:2265-69 * Amy Galbraith Venice, CA 2:44:01* Repeat Champions

Bend, OR (September 13, 2009) -A pair of professionalrunners from the Beaver State – 29-year-old Max King and27-year-old Lauren Fleshman - dominated the men’s andwomen’s races at the XTERRA Trail Run NationalChampionship half-marathon in Bend, Oregon.

King, a Bend local, won in 1:06:46, a full six minutes aheadof runner-up Ben Bruce (1:12:58) and more than a minutefaster than his own record time from last year's race.Fleshman won in 1:19:10, placed 5th overall, and finishedmore than two minutes ahead of the women’s runner-upand last year’s National Champ, Susannah Beck.

The victory is King’s third straight XTERRA Trail RunningChampionship win (he also won Nationals and Worlds lastyear) and it also marks the third straight time Bruce hasfinished 2nd.

“Ben (Bruce) went out really hard from the gun so it set agood pace for me, and from there I just tried to go reallyhard the whole time and be smooth through the technicalsections,” said King, a former steeplechase All-American atCornell University.

Bruce was able to stay with King through about the first 2.5miles but by mile five King had put a minute on Bruce andby the 8-mile turnaround he was leading by nearly two-and-a-half minutes. That’s about when the trail gets truly techni-cal, zigzagging on narrow singletrack along the river, andwhere King put even more distance on his long-time rival.

"Max was just in great form today and he pulled away fromme pretty early," said Bruce, a member of the prestigiousNike Oregon Track Club Elite team. “By about mile six hewas gone and I looked back and didn’t see anyone behindme so I just settled in, relaxed, and had a good time.”

Enjoying the trails and this "Central Oregon mountain townthat has it all" was a common theme, especially from thelarge collection of out-of-state runners.

“It was an awesome course, just beautiful,” said RichardBurgunder, a 30-year-old from Astoria, New York. “Thevenue is amazing and the river trail is epic. Plus, thepeople in Bend are awesome and the spectators that linedthe course were so supportive. There were a couple guyson bikes that rode alongside me for a little bit and reallymotivated me. It was neat, a real breath of fresh air.”

Lauren Fleshman from Eugene (originally from California) isa bona-fide superstar – a 5-time NCAA Champion and15-time All-American at Stanford University, 3-time Olympictrials qualifier, owner of a 14:58 5k, and a member of theNike Oregon Track Club Elite team.

“It was a tough course, my best distances are the mile and5k so this is pretty long for me, and I’ll run this distance fora long run once a week but I never try to run it hard and Inever try to run over crazy rocks and roots too often so itwas fun just letting it rip and hanging it all out there andrunning with some really good trail runners,” said Fleshman(pictured), who missed the Olympics by one spot in 2008.

The XTERRA Trail Run National Championship was the lastrace in a 50-stop U.S. Tour that hosts races in 15 states.There were 25 regional series champions from SouthernCalifornia to Georgia, Virginia and beyond that took part,and here’s a look at the 2009 National Champs:

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Men Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Eddie Lacy Bend, OR 1:48:2020 - 24 Joseph Gray Lakewood, WA 1:13:5325 - 29 Max King Bend, OR 1:08:0130 - 34 Rich Skorczewski Portland, OR 1:15:0135 - 39 Richard Bolt Portland, OR 1:15:3240 - 44 Mark Ryan Redmond, OR 1:19:2145 - 49 Bernie Boettcher Silt, CO 1:16:1650 - 54 2 Kevin Tuck Salt Lake City, UT 1:21:5355 - 59 Don Morrison Brandywine, PA 1:36:1860 - 64 Phil Rossi Lake Oswego, OR 1:40:0665 - 69 Steven Humphrey Reno, NV 1:57:4875 - 79 Don Hildebrand Sisters, OR 2:33:1480+ John Keston Sunriver, OR 2:19:16

Women Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Amanda Root Bend, OR 1:59:3620 - 24 Ixel Sanchez Ashland, OR 1:33:3125 - 29 Jenn Shelton Ashland, OR 1:30:0430 - 34 Holly Hight Wilsonville, OR 1:32:3035 - 39 Katie Caba Bend, OR 1:25:1840 - 44 Susannah Beck Eugene, OR 1:23:0745 - 49 Jodi Ruby La Verne, CA 1:37:0850 - 54 Maureen Schlerf Bend, OR 2:01:2255 - 59 Leah Whipple Kimberton, PA 1:47:2660 - 64 Jessie Stratton Redding, CA 2:04:0565 - 69 Amy Galbraith Venice, CA 2:21:35

BEND, OR (September 27, 2008) - Several hundredathletes from 21 states gathered at the upscale Old MillDistrict in Bend today for the fourth annual XTERRA TrailRunning National Championship on an incredibly beautiful,crisp and clear morning along the Deschutes River.

Outside Magazine called this the best trail running town inAmerica, and some of the fastest runners from around thestate of Oregon and across the nation came to put itsreputation to the test.

Ultimately the king of XTERRA trail running turned out to benone-other than Bend’s very own Max King (pictured aboveat mile 8). The local favorite set the standard high turningout close to five-minute miles for a winning 21km coursetime of 1:08:01. After just winning a six-day 125 mile racethrough the Rockies earlier this month and coming in sec-ond at the 2008 World Mountain Running Championshiplast weekend, King was able to use his hometown advan-tage to edge out steeplechase star Ben Bruce, 26, ofEugene, Oregon by just over a minute. Ryan Bak, 27, alsofrom Eugene and King’s teammate on the 2008 USA WorldCross Country Team, took third in 1:09:41.

“When I spoke to Ryan, he said he was just coming to dothe race for fun. Both he and Ben entered the race at thelast minute, but I knew they would be tough competition”King said.

Being from Bend, King was familiar with the course and wasable to run part of the upper track last night giving him agood feel for the twists and turns. “I love to run a course withtight curves. It might be because of my low center ofgravity” he joked. It was a close race for the first section,but at mile 3 Max took the lead and never looked back.When talking to Bruce and Bak, they said that as primarilytrack racers, “The course was more technical than theywere used to. Max was able to take the sharp turns andreally open up his lead.”

“It’s a great course and nice to show all these runners fromout of town what we have here in Bend and how you can gofrom this really cool downtown-type setting to forestedsingle track in just miles,” said King. “Today was beautifulin Bend, the trails weren’t dusty, just perfect. Bend is reallya great place for XTERRA to be, and I think that showedtoday.”

In the women’s race it was marathon specialist SusannahBeck, 40, who took home the women’s top prize with hertime of 1:23:07. This Eugene native “duked it out” for firstplace with Bend local Kami Semick, 42, who finished just 19seconds later. These two ultra trail runners battled eachother just six weeks ago at the USATF 50 Mile TrailChampionship in Crystal Mountain, Washington where Beckand Semick also took the first and second place.

This morning, it was an all out tug of war as Beck took thelead from the start giving way to Semick at mile six, andthen regaining the lead at mile ten to take the women’s title.2008 World Mountain Running Champion Lisa Nye, 40, ofBend, who was under the weather and only made it to therace by her children’s urging, came in third at 1:25:11.

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HOW THE XTERRA TRAIL RUN SERIES WORKSTrails of all shapes and sizes can be found across America.Runners of all shapes and sizes can be found acrossAmerica, too.

The combination of those two is really what the XTERRATrail Run Series is all about. If there’s a trail out there, we’lltry to find it. And we’ll invite one and all runners to come andjoin our races.

The 2011-12 XTERRA Trail Run Series featured more than60 races across the country ranging in distance from5 kilometers to 42 kilometers.

Twelve regions across the United States hosted anXTERRA Trail Run Series during the 2011-12 season:Alabama, Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, Florida,Georgia, North Carolina, Pacific Northwest, Pocono, PuertoRico, South Carolina and Texas.

Each region has anywhere from three to seven races thatrunners can compete in and accumulate points towardstheir regional championship totals. Age-group results weretabulated after each race, and the cumulative results at theend of the season determined the final regional standings.

Every age-group winner at the end of the season isconsidered an XTERRA Regional Champion and isawarded free entry into the XTERRA Trail Run NationalChampionship. At the end of the 2011-12 season, more than200 runners won an age-group Regional Championship,and they ranged in age from 12 to 75. Close to 100 of those

Regional Champions will make their way to Utah to competein the XTERRA Trail Run National Championship race.

It is worth noting again that every race in the XTERRA TrailRun Series is open to runners of all ages and skill levels.Most of the XTERRA races across the country offer twocourses – a long course usually between 15 and 21kilometers for experienced runners, and a short courseusually between 5 and 10 kilometers for novice runners andsprinters.

Runners can enter as many XTERRA Trail Run events asthey choose, and they are not restricted to race only in theirclosest region. For example, a runner who resides inGeorgia can enter races in the Georgia Series, as well asFlorida Series, North Carolina Series, South CarolinaSeries, or any others – and earn points in each series.

There are also several independent XTERRA Trail Runraces in the U.S. for runners who are in a region that doesnot have a full series. States that hosted independentXTERRA Trail Runs this year included Hawaii, Iowa,Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah and Virginia.

What’s more, XTERRA Trail Runs have gone global, withraces in such exotic locations as Canada, New Zealand,Japan, Italy, France, Brazil, Philippines, South Africa andSwitzerland. At the end of the year, runners from all overthe world will unite on the beautiful and majestic island ofOahu for the ultimate trail run - the XTERRA Trail Run WorldChampionship in December.

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2012 XTERRA TRAIL RUN SERIES SCHEDULEDATE RACE LOCATION DISTANCE/PART OF SERIES1/8/12 XTERRA Boney Mountain Xduro Trail Run Newbury Park, CA 6/21km – SoCal Series #41/8/12 XTERRA White Tanks Trail Run Waddell, AZ 6/19km – Arizona Series #21/29/12 XTERRA Bayamon Trail Run Bayamon, PR 5km – Puerto Rico Series#12/5/12 XTERRA Mission Gorge Trail Run Santee, CA 5/15km – SoCal Series #52/5/12 XTERRA McDowell Mountain Trail Run Fountain Hills, AZ 7/24km – Arizona Series #32/25/12 XTERRA Thrill in the Hills Trail Run Winder, GA 21/42km – Georgia Series #53/24/12 XTERRA Fort Steilacoom Trail Run Lakewood, WA 8/16km – Pacific NW Series #13/25/12 XTERRA Black Canyon Trail Run Rock Springs, AZ 9/21km – Arizona Series #43/25/12 XTERRA Black Mountain Trail Run Rancho Penasquito, CA 5/15km – SoCal Series #63/25/12 XTERRA Trout Creek Trail Runs Tampa, FL 5/15km – Florida Series #24/7/12 XTERRA Power to the Tower Trail Run Kingsport, TN 8/21km – Tennessee Series #14/14/12 XTERRA Cheyenne Mountain Trail Run Colorado Springs, CO 12/24km – Colorado Series #24/15/12 XTERRA Lake Las Vegas Trail Run Henderson, NV 5/10/21km – America Tour4/21/12 XTERRA Bluebonnet Trail Run Burnet, TX 5/10km – Texas Series #14/21/12 XTERRA Hickory Knob Trail Run McCormick, SC 5/12km – South Carolina Series #14/29/12 XTERRA Claw Trail Run Lithia, FL 8/16km – Florida Series #34/29/12 XTERRA Malibu Creek Xduro Trail Run Malibu, CA 6/22km – SoCal Series #75/5/12 XTERRA Big Pocono Trail Run Tannersville, PA 5km – Pocono Series #15/19/12 XTERRA Seven Tubs Trail Run Wilkes-Barre, PA 5km – Pocono Series #25/19/12 XTERRA Tanasi Trail Run Copperhill, TN 5/21km – Tennessee Series #25/20/12 XTERRA Oak Mountain Mud and Trail Runs Pelham, AL 5/10/21/42km – Alabama Series #45/27/12 XTERRA Salinas Trail Run Salinas, PR 8km – Puerto Rico Series #26/2/12 XTERRA Deep South Trail Run Jackson, GA 15km – Georgia Series #66/2/12 XTERRA Hickory Trail Run White Haven, PA 11km – Pocono Series #36/2/12 XTERRA Balarat Trail Run Jamestown, CO 10/21km – Colorado Series #36/2/12 XTERRA Lord Hill Trail Run Snohomish, WA 10/21km – Pacific NW Series #26/8/12 XTERRA Moab Trail Run Moah, UT 5km – America Tour6/9/12 XTERRA Richmond Trail Run Richmond, VA 10/21km – America Tour6/16/12 XTERRA Earth Conservancy Trail Run Mocanaqua, PA 21km – Pocono Series #46/17/12 XTERRA Muleshoe Trail Run Spicewood, TX 5/10km – Texas Series #26/30/12 XTERRA Gouldsboro Trail Run Gouldsboro, PA 9km – Pocono Series #57/7/12 XTERRA Freedom Fest Trail Run Ka’a’awa, Oahu, HI 10km – America Tour7/8/12 XTERRA Magnolia Hill Trail Run Navasota, TX 5/10km – Texas Series #37/8/12 XTERRA Harbison Half Marathon Trail Run Columbia, SC 5/21km – South Carolina Series #27/14/12 XTERRA Whitewater Trail Run Charlotte, NC 6/13km – North Carolina Series #17/15/12 XTERRA Beaver Creek Trail Run Avon, CO 10/21km – Colorado Series #47/28/12 XTERRA Beech Mountain Trail Run Beech Mountain, NC 5/15km – North Carolina #27/28/12 XTERRA Sugar Bottom Trail Run Solon, IA 5/10km – America Tour8/5/12 XTERRA Snow Valley Trail Run Running Springs, CA 10/21km – America Tour8/12/12 XTERRA Cabo Rojo Trail Run Cabo Rojo, PR 5km – Puerto Rico Series #38/12/12 XTERRA Portland Trail Run Forest Grove, OR 10/22km – America Tour8/18/12 XTERRA Table Rock Trail Run Pickens, SC 6/15km – South Carolina Series #38/18/12 XTERRA Cameron Park Trail Run Waco, TX 5/10km – Texas Series #48/26/12 XTERRA Snow Mountain Ranch Trail Run Granby, CO 20km – Colorado Series #59/1/12 XTERRA Fisher Farm Trail Run Davidson, NC 8/16km – North Carolina Series #39/1/12 XTERRA Puget Sound Trail Run Puget Sound, WA TBD – Pacific NW Series #39/22/12 XTERRA Harbins Park Trail Run Dacula, GA 10km – Georgia Series #1 – 20139/23/12 XTERRA Trail Running National Championship Ogden, UT 5/10/21km – America Tour9/29/12 XTERRA Cheaha Trail Run Delta, AL 10km – Alabama Series #1 - 2013 10/6/12 XTERRA Marathon of Trail Races Colorado Springs, CO 5/21/42km – Colorado Series #1 – 201310/7/12 XTERRA Estrella Mountain Trail Run Goodyear, AZ 8/20km – Arizona Series #1 – 201310/13/12 XTERRA Harvest Half Trail Run Kirkland, WA 10/21km – Pacific NW Series #1 – 201310/13/12 XTERRA Fall Fitness Trail Run Buford, GA 5km – Georgia Series #2 – 201310/14/12 XTERRA Point Mugu Trail Run Oxnard, CA 11/18km – SoCal Series #1 – 201310/20/12 XTERRA Red Mountain Park Trail Run Birmingham, AL 5/8/16km – Alabama Series #2 – 201310/20/12 XTERRA Fairy Park Trail Run Stuart, VA 2/8/12km – America Tour10/27/12 XTERRA Kapalua Trail Run Kapalua, Maui, HI 5/10km – World Tour11/3/12 XTERRA Battle at Big Creek Trail Run Roswell, GA 8/15km – Georgia Series #3 – 201311/4/12 XTERRA Wild Horse Trail Run Tampa, FL 5/10/16/21km – Florida #1 – 201311/11/12 XTERRA Oak Mountain Trail Run Pelham, AL 5/10/21km – Alabama Series #3 – 201311/17/12 XTERRA Little Mulberry Park Trail Run Dacula, GA 5/10km – Georgia Series #4 - 201311/18/12 XTERRA Vega Alta Trail Run Cerro Gordo, PR 5km – Puerto Rico Series #1 - 201311/22/12 XTERRA Topanga Turkey Trot Trail Run Calabasas, CA 5/10/15km – SoCal Series #2 - 201312/1/12 XTERRA Victoria Bryant Trail Run Royston, GA 5/10km – Georgia Series #5 – 201312/2/12 XTERRA Trail Running World Championship Ka’a’awa, Oahu, HI 5/10/21km – World Tour12/9/12 XTERRA Crystal Cove Trail Run Laguna Beach, CA 5/17km – SoCal Series #3 – 2013FOR REGISTRATION, MORE INFORMATION, OR TO SIGN UP FOR THE XTERRA TRAIL MIX NEWSLETTER VISIT…XTERRATRAILRUN.COM. As of 3.25.12

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HOW XTERRA GOT STARTEDIT REALLY STARTED in the late '80's. That's when Tom

Kiely (CEO of TEAM Unlimited - owners and producers of

XTERRA) was tasked with creating more publicity for the

Waikiki Oahu Visitors Association. His idea was sports TV.

"First, sports is part of our life blood in Hawaii, and second,

what looks good on TV? The beaches and the ocean,"

explained Kiely.

The concept was pretty simple. TV sports and

entertainment is one of the biggest industries in the world.

The travel industry is THE BIGGEST industry in the world.

Bring those two together in programming, and you've got

something big.

So he came up with the idea for the Hawaiian International

Ocean Challenge - a lifeguard skills competition that

attracted water safety specialists from Australia, New

Zealand, California, and of course, Hawaii.

Then, he forged a relationship with ESPN - the worldwide

leader in sports.

In 1990 the Ocean Challenge was broadcast on ESPN,

and millions of viewers were exposed to the beauty of

Waikiki - the sun, sand, and crystal clear blue water of the

Pacific Ocean. Subsequently, this is where David "Kahuna"

Nicholas enters the picture - as "race director."

"So we get into producing the Ocean Challenge," says

Kiely. "And now I'm thinking I've got all these athletes and

TV crews and if it costs me this much to produce one show,

it'll cost less for another, and even less for a third."

ESPN approves two more shows (Waikiki King's Race and

Diamond Head Wahine Windsurfing Classic) and in 1991

TEAM Unlimited produces three events and three TV

shows. The concept is working, and Hawaii is reaping the

benefits of the outdoor exposure the shows are generating.

"So the next year (1992) we produced seven Hawaiian

Sports Adventure Shows�multiple segments, different

stories, great scenics, and 30-minutes of entertaining, good

fun stuff," said Kiely.

Those seven shows were in addition to the Ocean

Challenge and a few others televised events, including the

inaugural Tour O' Hawaii.

"Now that was a great event," said Nicholas - now the

managing director of the XTERRA Global Tour. "The Tour

O' Hawaii happened before professional cyclists were

allowed to compete in the Olympics so the top riders from

every country kept their amateur status so they could race

in the Olympics. We just missed Lance because he signed

with Motorola, but we had George Hincapie, Jan Ulrich,

Tyler Hamilton, and dozens of others. Looking back, the

field was a who's who of international cycling."

A few years later the Olympics allowed pros to compete,

road cycling in the U.S. was on the decline, and the Tour O'

Hawaii was no more. At the same time, however, mountain

biking was taking off. So in 1995, in addition to 12 other TV

shows and several events, TEAM Unlimited produced the

Hawaiian Mountain Tour.

In doing so Nicholas and mountain bike Hall-of-Famer

Dean Crandall established the rules and held the first-ever

mountain bike stage race. This is also where many of the

XTERRA greats first appeared. The likes of Ned Overend,

Shari Kain, Melanie McQuaid, Steve Larsen, Mike Kloser,

Leslie Tomlinson, and host of others were taking part in the

Hawaiian Mountain Tour. Now these races took place at

Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, where the Koolau mountain range

meets the ocean, and the story goes that after their races

the mountain bikers would ride down to the beach and jump

in the water. It sparked a thought�why not have a

mountain bike triathlon?

By 1996 TEAM Unlimited had produced more than 50

shows and sporting events, and while the idea of an off-road

triathlon was enticing - who'd pay for it?

Almost simultaneously, the Aston Hotel in Maui (now the

Wailea Marriott Resort) was shopping for a good idea for

their grand opening and the Maui Visitors Bureau was

looking for a new event that could tell a different story about

Maui's south shore because all the exposure up to that point

was golf. Well, what better way to show off the hotel and

south shore than 1) starting the race at this beautiful beach

in front of the sponsor hotel, 2) follow a race that covers 21

miles of terrain with two dozen camera's, and 3) put it on TV

for the whole world to see?

Add a phone call to Kiely from a friendly competitor in the

marketplace (to remain unnamed) inquiring on the very

subject of producing an off-road triathlon and you have all

the main ingredients for XTERRA's birth.

Kiely likes to define luck as the "intersection of

opportunity and activity." He recalls bringing Nicholas and

VP of Marketing Janet Clark into his office.

"Look, I said, so-and-so called me and said that they were

thinking about doing an off-road tri and if they do, then we're

forever second, so we have to be the first ones to do it. I

immediately called Aston and the MVB and said O.K., I've

got the idea, here's the thing, bing, bang, boom," said Kiely.

"And that's what got us started in XTERRA."

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XTERRA.TV - FREE 24/7 WEB TV NETWORKCheck out XTERRA.TV to watch a wide variety of XTERRA programming right now. Available content, which is updatedweekly, features everything from the XTERRA USA Championship show to adventures in Utah. To see the XTERRAbroadcast schedule listing shows that are on in your hometown check out our network TV Schedule.


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TEAM UNLIMITEDTEAM Unlimited is a Hawaii-based television events and marketing company, foundedin 1988. It owns and produces XTERRA and in 2011 produced more than 100XTERRA off-road triathlon and trail running races in 15 countries worldwide. In the U.S.alone nearly 200,000 participants took part in the XTERRA lifestyle last year whileXTERRA’s TV, publicity, advertising, online, and grassroots marketing effortsgenerated more than 400 million impressions. In addition, TEAM TV has producedmore than 300 adventure television shows resulting in three Emmy’s and 42 TellyAwards for production excellence since 1990. View samples at www.xterra.tv, andlearn more at xterraplanet.com and xterratrailrun.com.

XTERRA THROUGH TIME1996: Jimmy Riccitello and Michellie Jones win inaugural event in Wailea, Maui.1997: XTERRA adds two events in California, and one in Louisiana in addition to World Championship.1998: The XTERRA tour goes to Michigan, Colorado, Oregon, and back to Louisiana.1999: 11 races spanning from California to New Jersey. First year of Pro Points Series.2000: XTERRA goes global with its first international races in England, Japan, and Canada.2001: The first year of the XTERRA USA Championship Series, Australia and the Netherlands. 2002: The inaugural XTERRA Saipan Championship, and races in Germany and the Czech Republic.

The XTERRA USA Championship Series expands to 31 races. 2003: The seventh consecutive year of expansion provides more than 50 events to compete in.2004: Forty-five events in the U.S., plus 33 international races and a full-fledged XTERRA European Tour2005: First year of the stand-alone XTERRA Trail Running Series and Nevada Passage Adventure Competition.2011: More than 100 XTERRA off-road triathlon races and 70+ XTERRA Trail Runs. First year for XTERRA Philippines.2012: First year for the XTERRA Guam Championship and the “Triple Crown” of Guam, Philippines, and Saipan on back-

to-back-to-back weekends in March.

TEAM TV

Since 1990 TEAM TVhas produced more than

300 television showsresulting in three

regional Emmy’s and42 Telly Awards for

production excellence.

2012 XTERRA NATIONALS SPONSORS€¦ · Free appetizers and $1 beers. First 100 athletes get a $5...

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