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XTERRA America Tour Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Loews XTERRA West Cup Preview/Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon and XTERRA University . . . . . . . . . .6Loews XTERRA West Cup Course Map/Directions . . . . . . . . .7Kahuna’s Korner and Pro Start List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-92009 XTERRA Cup Series for Pros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10XTERRA Pro Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-252009 XTERRA America Tour Prize Money Breakdown . . . . . .26Past XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28How the XTERRA America Tour Works (for amateurs) . . .29-312009 XTERRA America Tour Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322008 XTERRA USA Amateur Champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .332008 XTERRA Age Group Regional Champions . . . . . . . .34-352008 XTERRA World Tour Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .362009 XTERRA World Tour Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372009 XTERRA USA Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .382009 XTERRA World Championship race preview . . . . . . . . .39XTERRA Trail Running Series Overview and Schedule . .40-41How XTERRA started & the world of XTERRA overview . .42-43XTERRAGear.Com News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44About TEAM Unlimited and XTERRA.TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-46

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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. For as different as they are, neither could resistthe challenges and thrills this new multisport offered.

Since that day XTERRA has grown into the world’s leadingoff-road triathlon with more than 100 races in 13 countriesthis year, including 60 in the XTERRA America Tour alone.

The typical XTERRA is comprised of the following:1.5 kilometer (0.93-mile) swim in an ocean, lake, or river30 kilometer (18.6-mile) mountain bike on off-road trails10 kilometer (6.2-mile) trail run on a variety of surfaces

2009 marks the 13th consecutive year of expansion forXTERRA with races in 32 states, and welcomes a neweight-stop nationwide Cup Series racing format.

Each of XTERRA’s eight regions in the U.S. will host anXTERRA Cup championship race with $10,000 in prizemoney for pros and 41 qualifying spots into the XTERRAWorld Championship for amateurs. Age group competitorswill also earn points at the Cup Series races in pursuit ofwinning their region and qualifying for the invite-onlyXTERRA USA Championship held in Utah on Sept. 26.

This guide will breakdown the who, what, when, where andwhy of the first XTERRA Cup race - the West Cup - andintroduce you to some of the professional athletes that willrace in the world’s premier off-road triathlon at Loews LakeLas Vegas Resort on Saturday, May 2.

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ON THE COVER: 2008 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series ChampionsMelanie McQuaid and Conrad Stoltz on top, and XTERRA AmateurNational Champions Joshua Olmstead and Erin Kummer on bottom.

Forget the glitz and glamour, the world’s greatest athletesare headed to Vegas for the dust and dirt of the LoewsXTERRA West Cup off-road triathlon at Lake Las Vegas,Nevada on May 2.

Nearly 40 of the best triathletes, mountain bikers, andadventure racers on the planet are headed to Henderson fora showdown that entails a one-mile swim in Lake LasVegas, an 18-mile mountain bike up, down, & around theexpansive and private desert surrounding the resort, and a6.2-mile trail run that will test the endurance anddetermination of even the fittest athletes.

Among them are two-time Olympian and three-timeXTERRA World Champ Conrad “the Caveman” Stoltz fromSouth Africa, former Ironman Canada Champion JasperBlake, 2-time U.S. mountain bike & Ironman USA champSteve Larsen, and French multisport legend Nico Lebrun.

In the women’s race you’ll find America’s most successfulmountain biker of all-time, Shonny Vanlandingham, Olympictriathlete Fabiola Corona from Mexico, one of the mostdecorated female adventure racers in U.S. history, SariAnderson, three-time XTERRA European ChampionRenata Bucher from Switzerland, and three-time XTERRAWorld Champion Melanie McQuaid from Canada.

This race is the first of eight big XTERRA Cup championshipraces in the nationwide XTERRA America Tour that boasts60 races in 32 states.

There is $10,000 in prize money for pros and 41 qualifyingslots into the XTERRA World Championship up for grabs toamateur racers (see page 39 for breakdown of slots). Morethan 300 athletes representing 23 U.S. States and ninecountries are signed up for the challenge.

Amateur racers of note include KTNV Channel 13’s ownNina Radetich, mixed martial arts star Nick Diaz, andXTERRA age group world champions Tom Lyons and KentRobison from Reno.

Aside from the XTERRA West Cup, there is also a half-distance XTERRA Sport race and relay team competitionsavailable.

The best Paul Mitchell stylists in Nevada will be onsitegiving haircuts in exchange for a $15 donation to the

Challenged Athletes Foundation, and the post-race partywill be the stuff of legends, unfolding onsite at the LoewsHotel Nuala Pool with great food, slideshows, music, andswimming. After the event is the “Gimme Shelter” concertfeaturing Rolling Stones tribute band Jumping Jack Flashon the lake at Montelago Village, a benefit for Heaven CanWait sanctuary.

“There could be no better place to kick off the season thanat Lake Las Vegas,” said David Nicholas, the managingdirector of the XTERRA World Tour. “Whether you gambleor not, Las Vegas is one fascinating place. The lights, theshows, the restaurants are absolutely world class, and nowwe have an XTERRA race at a first class resort just minutesfrom the Strip and the airport. This event promises to beepic.”

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LOEWS XTERRA WEST CUP PREVIEW

XTERRA has nine years of history and heritage in Nevada,and the XTERRA USA Championship itself was born in theSilver State back in 2001.

Nevada holds a special place in the hearts of XTERRAathletes from around the nation and world. As proof,athletes from 43 states and 14 countries raced at theXTERRA USA Championship in Incline Village in 2008.

Although the XTERRA USA Championship has moved toUtah for 2009, XTERRA racers will still be able to enjoy theepic course in Northern Nevada when the XTERRA LakeTahoe off-road triathlon takes place on August 29, 2009 inIncline Village.

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LOEWS XTERRA WEST CUP SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

LOEWS LAKE LAS VEGAS RESORT /// APRIL 30 - MAY 2, 2009

THURSDAY, APRIL 304:00-7:00pm Packet Pickup* at the Loews Lake Las Vegas, Casablanca FGH Ballroom5:00 & 6:00pm Race Briefings**, Loews Lake Las Vegas, Casablanca FGH Ballroom

FRIDAY, MAY 19am, 1pm, 3pm Practice Rides & Runs (pickup your packet/register and display race #s, prior to

participation. See event website for more info).10am-7pm Packet Pickup* at the Loews Lake Las Vegas, Casablanca FGH Ballroom12, 4, 5, & 6pm Race Briefings**, Loews Lake Las Vegas, Casablanca FGH Ballroom5:00pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell

SATURDAY, MAY 24:30am Transition open for set-up6:00am Swim open for warm-up, Loews Hotel Beach6:30am XTERRA Sport Start, Loews Hotel Beach

(500m swim, 15K MTB, 5K trail run)8:00am Loews Lake Las Vegas XTERRA Cup Start, Loews Hotel Beach

(1.5K swim, 30K MTB, 10K trail run)8:30am Sport race bike course cut-off (all Sport riders still on the bike course will be removed)8:15/8:30am XTERRA Sport winner expected9am-1pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athletes

Foundation (at finish line/transition)10:15am XTERRA Cup winner expected2:00-6:00pm Post Race Party and Awards Ceremony, Loews Upper Nuala Pool – XTERRA West Cup

and Sport awards, slide show, swimming, food, two bars, and door prizes.8:00pm “Gimme Shelter” concert featuring Rolling Stones tribute band “Jumping Jack Flash” on the

Lake in the Montelago Village. A benefit for “Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary. (athlete dis-counts available with race bib # at packet pickup, and at the show)

* No race day packet pickup. Athlete proof of identity required.** Attendance at one of the Race Briefings is mandatory.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT SUNSETRACING.COM OR XTERRAPLANET.COM

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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 isthe official charity of the Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon at each Cupstop on the XTERRA America Tour.

Stylists will cut hair from 9am-1pm on Saturday, May 2 at thefinish line area of the Loews XTERRA West Cup and all pro-ceeds will go to the CAF.

XTERRA UNIVERSITYPresented by Paul Mitchell

Learn the art of XTERRA from the best off-road multisportathletes on the planet - 3-time XTERRA World ChampionsConrad Stoltz and Melanie McQuaid. XTERRA University is amust for first-timers and anyone looking to sharpen their skillsin swimming, mountain biking, trail running, and nutrition.Conrad and Melanie will even break down into West Cupcourse specifics and answer any and all questions. Best part

is, the clinic is FREE. Friday Night, May 1, 5pm at LoewsLake Las Vegas Resort - Casablanca FGH Ballroom.

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LOEWS XTERRA WEST CUP COURSE MAP

Driving Directions to Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort:

From I-15 or McCarran Airport:

* Take I-215 East to the freeway's end, which becomes Lake Mead Pkwy.* Continue East, on Lake Mead Pkwy.* Cross Boulder Highway and follow several miles until you see the Lake Las Vegas Resort entrance signage.* Turn left into Lake Las Vegas Resort, please follow additional signage to the race.

From Las Vegas Strip:

* Take Las Vegas Blvd. South* Follow past Tropicana Ave. and Russell Rd.* Take I-215 East to the freeway's end, which becomes Lake Mead Pkwy.* Continue East, on Lake Mead Pkwy.* Cross Boulder Highway and follow several miles until you see the Lake Las Vegas Resort entrance signage.* Turn left into Lake Las Vegas Resort, please follow additional signage to the race.

YELLOW/GREEN = 1.5km SWIM COURSE + RED = 30km MOUNTAIN BIKE COURSE + BLUE = 10km RUN COURSE

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KAHUNA’S KORNER - PRO PREVIEW & TEAM COMP INTROFrom the managing director of the XTERRA World Tour,“Kahuna Dave” Nicholas...

LET THE U.S. SEASON BEGIN!!

Well, actually it began in late March, but for the new Cupseries, it begins this Saturday, May 2, at Lake Las Vegas.This tawny resort sits just 30 minutes east of the strip andfeatures several fabulous resorts, shopping, condos, homesand of course; a big lake.

We'll start at the beach of the Loews Lake Las VegasResort, swim under the pedestrian bridge and out to thedesert for T1 and some gnarly desert biking and running.The pro field is in force here along with a bundle of athletesin our new XTERRA team competition.

It seems as if every year we talk about Conrad first, and itwill take some fast racing to get him off the top step. He willhave his hands full with Nico Lebrun, the 3-time XTERRAEuropean Champ and 2005 World Champ who had themeasure of Conrad at three races in Europe last year.

Dan Hugo is back in his quest to unseat his South Africancountryman and Yanks Josiah Middaugh, Brian Smith andSeth Wealing are all anxious to get those points so criticalto becoming the US Pro Champ. Mike Vine is coming off astrong Saipan second and we have two wild cards to throwinto the mix - Jasper Blake, well know former IronmanCanada champ is going off-road for the first time and thelegendary mountain bike/triathlon pro Steve Larsen iscoming back to his roots where he staged those epic battleswith Ned Overend in 2001. How they will do is anybody'sguess.

Mel McQuaid is coming to Vegas with a brood that wouldmake the OctaMom envious. The MelRad Racing team isgunning to take the first ever team competition and bringing14 members. They don't have it locked up as teams fromSnrgy and EPC out of Colorado and XTERRA ambassadorteams have members from California, Nevada andMinnesota.

If you are saying to yourself, "what is the team competition",it's easy. Make up a team from your XTERRA friends. Enterraces - you enter just as always, there are no extra fees tobe part of the team competition and you still race forindividual honors.

ABOUT THE NEW TEAM COMPETITION ---------------------Scoring: Teams designate four amateur athletes from atleast three different divisions (all men, all women, co-ed, itdoesn't matter).

Enter as many 4-person teams as you want (ex. Melrad 1,Melrad 2, etc..). You must hand Dave Nicholas (or the racedirector) the names and age groups of your four designatedracers prior to the race start.

Each of the teams four designated racers will be scored ontheir finishing position in their division with points as follows:1st (100), 2nd (90), 3rd (82), 4th (75), 5th (69), 6th (63), 7th(58), 8th (53), 9th (49), 10th (45).

In addition, each member will receive an additional point forevery finisher in their division (ex. Joe Schmo finishes 1st inthe 35-39 age group = 100pts, and there were 15 finishersin the 35-39 division, so Joe's score is 100 + 15 = 115).

Add together all four team members’ scores and the squadwith the most points wins.

I did not forget the women. Melanie certainly has to be thefavorite based on history, but Shonny Vanlandingham isgetting her XTERRA chops in order and did a great race totest her ankle in Saipan with a 3rd overall and fastest bike.

Switzerland's Renata Bucher, a 3-time XTERRA EuropeanTour Champ, will be at Las Vegas fresh off another SaipanChampionship in front of reigning XTERRA World ChampJulie Dibens. The heat will not bother her in Nevada afterSaipan.

Scotland's Lesley Patterson had a good first year andDanelle Kabush, Christine Jeffrey and Jenny Smith arenever out of the mix. A newcomer to XTERRA summer isRebecca Dussault, the reigning XTERRA Winter champ andex Olympic skier.

So the first win of the new Cup Era is up for grabs thisSaturday. Why aren't you entered? Get yourself active, getonline and look over our Cup series and how you can racemore close to your home - Live More!

See you at the races. DN

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LOEWS XTERRA WEST CUP PRO START LISTThe professionals competing in the West Cup areamong the best mountain bikers, triathletes, andadventure racers on the planet.

‘08 Rank = Final rank in 2008 XTERRA U.S. Pro SeriesNR = Not ranked in 2008 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series

‘08 Rank - Name - Age, Hometown

1 - Conrad Stoltz - 35, Stellenbosch, South Africa

2 - Dan Hugo - 23, Stellenbosch, South Africa

3 - Josiah Middaugh - 30, Vail, Colorado

4 - Brian Smith - 33, Gunnison, Colorado

5 - Mike Vine - 35, Victoria, B.C., Canada

6 - Seth Wealing - 30, Boulder, Colorado

7 - Craig Evans - 31, Spring Hill, Tennessee

9 - Ryan Ignatz - 30, Boulder, Colorado

10 - Branden Rakita - 28, Manitou Springs, Colorado

12 - Cody Waite - 30, Lakewood, Colorado

16 - Will Kelsay - 27, Boulder, Colorado

17 - Ryan DeCook - 28, Rochester, Michigan

NR - Jasper Blake - 35, Victoria, B.C., Canada

NR - Jordan Bryden - 22, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

NR - Damian Gonzalez - 32, Stockton, California

NR - Steve Larsen - 39, Bend, Oregon

NR - Nicolas Lebrun -35, Digne, France

NR - Jim McConnel - 36, Oxford, United Kingdom

NR - Justin Thomas - 34, Reno, Nevada

‘08 Rank - Name - Age, Hometown

1 - Melanie McQuaid - 35, Victoria, B.C., Canada

2 - Shonny Vanlandingham - 39, Durango, Colorado

3 - Jenny Smith - 36, Westport, New Zealand

4 - Danelle Kabush - 34, Canmore, Alberta, Canada

5 - Lesley Paterson - 28, Sterling, Scotland (San Diego, CA)

6 - Jenny Tobin - 39, Boise, Idaho

7 - Christine Jeffrey - 36, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

9 - Amber Monforte - 30, Reno, Nevada

11 - Emma Garrard - 27, Truckee, California

12 - Sara Tarkington - 28, Boulder, Colorado

15 - Renata Bucher - 31, Lucerne, Switzerland

16 - Sari Anderson - 30, Carbondale, CO

23 - Fabiola Corona - 29, Mexico City, Mexico

NR - Alexandra Borrelly - 33, Digne, France

NR - Rebecca Dussault - 28, Crested Butte, CO

NR - Jari Kirkland - 32, Crested Butte, CO

NR - Ingrid Rolles - 36, Cape Town, South Africa

NR - Tracy Thelen - 29, Colorado Springs, CO

START LIST BY COUNTRY/ALPHAPro Men

USA - Ryan DeCook, Craig Evans, DamianGonzalez, Ryan Ignatz, Will Kelsay, Steve Larsen,Josiah Middaugh, Branden Rakita, Brian Smith,Justin Thomas, Cody Waite, Seth WealingCANADA - Jasper Blake, Jordan Bryden, MikeVineFRANCE - Nico LebrunSOUTH AFRICA - Conrad Stoltz, Dan HugoUNITED KINGDOM - Jim McConnell-----------------------------------------------------------------

Pro WomenUSA - Sari Anderson, Rebecca Dussault, EmmaGarrard, Jari Kirkland, Amber Monforte, SaraTarkington, Tracy Thelen, Jenny Tobin, ShonnyVanlandinghamCANADA - Christine Jeffrey, Danelle Kabush,Melanie McQuaidFRANCE - Alexandra BorrellyMEXICO - Fabiola CoronaNEW ZEALAND - Jenny SmithSCOTLAND (UK) - Lesley PatersonSOUTH AFRICA - Ingrid RollesSWITZERLAND - Renata Bucher

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ABOUT THE 2009 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES (CUP SERIES)The 2009 XTERRA Cup Series for pros consists of nine events - eight regional championships and Nationals.

May 2 Loews XTERRA West Cup Lake Las Vegas (Henderson, NV)May 17 XTERRA Midwest Cup Fort Custer State Park (Battle Creek, MI)May 23 XTERRA Southeast Cup Oak Mountain State Park (Pelham, AL)June 6 XTERRA Northwest Cup Farragut State Park (Athol, ID)June 14 XTERRA Atlantic Cup Richmond, VAJune 20 XTERRA Southcentral Cup Heart of Arkansas (North Little Rock, AR)July 12 XTERRA Northeast Cup Sugarbush Resort (Warren, VT)July 18 XTERRA Mountain Cup Beaver Creek Resort (Avon, CO)Sept. 26 XTERRA USA Championship Ogden/Snowbasin Resort, UT

The top 15 pros at each event are awarded points based on overall pro finish. Pros will count their best five-of-eight scoresplus the points they get (or don’t get) at the XTERRA USA Championship in Utah. Thus, the final point total combines anathletes’ best five scores in the first eight Cup races, plus the USA Championship race points. He/she with the most pointsin the end is declared the U.S. Pro Series Champ. The U.S. Series will dish out $160,000 in prize money: $10,000 at eachCup race, $20,000 at the USA Championship, and $60,000 to the top overall points scorers in the Series.

Note: The XTERRA World Championship Oct. 25 in Makena, Maui is a stand-alone event worth $100,000.

2009 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 6-timeXTERRA U.S. Pro SeriesChampion, having won thetitle in his rookie season of2001, and also in 2002,‘03, ‘05, and ‘07.

Melanie McQuaidVictoria, B.C., Canada

McQuaid also won thePro Series in 2006, and

was the runner-up in2002-05, and again in ‘07(all of those crowns werewon by Jamie Whitmore).

2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES CHAMPS

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MEET THE PROFESSIONALS

CONRAD “The Caveman” STOLTZStellenbosch, South Africa

2008 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champ2001-02 & 2007 XTERRA World Champ

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 1FINAL 2008 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 8PERSONAL: Born October 23, 1973�lives in Reno,Nevada during the racing season...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.” WEBSITE: conradstoltz.com and stoltzracing.comSPONSORS: Specialized, Balega, Avia, Suunto, GU,Stuffitts, Oakley, Acid ZapperXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Ninth year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A six-time XTERRA U.S.Pro Series Champion (2001, ‘02, ‘03, ‘05 & ‘07, ‘08), and theonly three-time men’s pro XTERRA World Champion. 2001: Burst onto the XTERRA scene and won the ProSeries and 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: Placed second in Richmond, 6th in Keystone, secondin Big Bear, and fifth in Tahoe. Finished third in theXTERRA U.S. Pro Series, and dnf’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.

LAST YEAR: Placed 4th at XTERRA South Africa, won theWest Champs for 6th time in his career, won the Southeasttitle, DNF in Richmond, was 2nd at XTERRA UK, 6th atXTERRA Czech, and 2nd at XTERRA France. Won theXTERRA Mountain Championship in August, placed 8th atthe USA Championship but still edged countryman DanHugo to win XTERRA U.S. Pro Series title for the 6th time.Suffered a flat while leading at the XTERRA WorldChampionship in Maui and eventually finished 12th after aseries of mechanicals.

Conrad

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DAN HUGOStellenbosch, South Africa

2008 XTERRA South Africa Champion

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 2FINAL 2008 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 182007 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 19PERSONAL: Born July 1, 1985 in Worcester...moved toStellenbosch, Conrad Stoltz’ hometown, when he was in the10th grade. .WEBSITE: dghugo.comSPONSORS: Jeep Apparel, Puma, Tropitone, Specialized,Garmin, and EA Sports. XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fourth year. Placed 4th atXTERRA Brazil in 2006 in first XTERRA.2007: Finished 2nd at XTERRA South Africa and 6th at theXTERRA West Championship. Was in third place duringthe bike portion of the Southeast Champs in Alabama whenhe crashed and broke his hand. The injury kept him out forthe rest of the season.LAST YEAR: Won the XTERRA South AfricaChampionship, was 2nd at XTERRA West Championship,Southeast Championship (by just 16 seconds to Stoltz) andEast Championship (by 24 seconds to Middaugh). Placed9th at XTERRA UK, DNF at XTERRA Czech, was 12th atXTERRA France-Auron, 4th at USA Championship, missedwinning the Pro Series by 8 points (to Stoltz) and placed 8that XTERRA Worlds.

JOSIAH MIDDAUGHVail, Colorado

2008 XTERRA East Champion2004-05/07-08 XTERRA National Champ

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 3PERSONAL: Born July 25, 1978�from East Jordan,Michigan...earned a Bachelor of Science degree in healthfitness from Central Michigan University where he ran crosscountry and track...works as an endurance coach and per-sonal trainer. WEBSITE: josiahmiddaugh.comSPONSORS: TYR, Salomon, First EnduranceXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Ninth year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Has been the topAmerican racer in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series four of thelast five years. 3-time USSSA Snowshoe NationalChampion (2002, ‘03, ‘08), 5-time North AmericanSnowshoe Champ, 2006 USAT Winter Triathlon NationalChampion, and 2005 USAT Long Course NationalChampion. Before turning pro he was the 2002 XTERRAAmateur USA and World Champion in the 20-24 division.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,and 3rd in Keystone by six seconds. 9th in Tahoe and 6th inPro Series (top American). Was also the top American atthe World Championship (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 XTERRA West Champs, 3rd inAlabama, 4th in Richmond, and 2nd at the MountainChamps in Utah. Placed 4th at the XTERRA USAChampionship and 3rd in the Pro Series (top American).Was 17th at Worlds due to mechanicals.LAST YEAR: Placed 2nd at XTERRA Winter Worlds inUtah (by one second). Placed 4th at West Champs, won theEast Championship, was 5th at the Mountain Champs, and3rd at XTERRA USA. Top American in the U.S. Pro Seriesfor 4th time in 5 years. Placed 7th at XTERRA Worlds (topAmerican for third time in his career).THIS YEAR: Placed 4th at the XTERRA Winter WorldChampionship in Utah this March.

Dan

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BRIAN SMITHGunnison, Colorado

2008-09 XTERRA Winter World Champ

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 4PERSONAL: 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.WEBSITE: wheresbrianandjennysmith.blogspot.comSPONSORS: Trek, FOX, Shimano, Rudy Project, SalomonXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Seventh year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Two-time and currentXTERRA Winter World Champion, Top American (3rd over-all) at the 2007 XTERRA World Championship, won the2006 XTERRA Midwest Championship and the overall-Grand Traverse Backcountry Extreme Ski Race in 2006.2006: Finished 10th at XTERRA West Champs while post-ing fastest bike split, 5th in Alabama, his best XTERRA fin-ish ever at the time, 9th in Richmond, and won the MidwestChampionship in Milwaukee (which was a duathlon formatas swim was cancelled) on August 6. Placed 12th at theUSA Championship 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 was 6th in the Pro Series. Finished 3rdoverall and top American at the XTERRA World Champs.LAST YEAR: Won the inaugural XTERRA Winter WorldChampionship (bike, snowshoe, run, randonee) atSnowbasin Resort in Utah and the Fire and Ice award forhaving the fastest combined times at the XTERRA WorldChampionship and Winter Worlds. Placed 3rd (topAmerican) at West Champs, sixth at Southeast Champs,third at XTERRA Brazil, and third at Mountain Champs.Placed 6th at XTERRA USA Championship, 4th in the ProSeries and 9th at XTERRA Worlds (2nd American behindJosiah Middaugh).THIS YEAR: Won the USAT Winter Triathlon NationalChampionship in Bend, Oregon in January 11, representedthe U.S. at ITU Winter Triathlon World Championships inAustria where he finished 12th (top American), and won theXTERRA Winter World Championship in March.

Josiah

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MIKE “The Vineman” VINEVictoria, B.C., Canada

2008 XTERRA USA Champion

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 5PERSONAL: Born May 18, 1973...from Victoria but nowliving in Vancouver...part-time swim coach, system analystconsultant and auto mechanic...been riding a bike com-petitvely since age 13WEBSITE: mikevine.athletesjournal.comSPONSORS: Cycles, Fox Racing Shox, Mizuno Footwear,Michelin Tires, Vega Nutrition, Blue Seventy Wetsuits, MauiCoupon Magazine.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 10th year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Finished in the top threein 14 consecutive pro tour races encompassing the entire2000 XTERRA America Tour and the first three races of the2001 XTERRA USA Championship series. Won the 2000XTERRA Canada Championship, the 2001 East andCentral Championships, 2002 Saipan Crown, 2005 & ‘06Mountain Championships, XTERRA Brazil in 2007, andXTERRA USA Championship in 2008.2005: Placed 4th in Temecula, 8th in Richmond, 11th inMilwaukee, and won impressively in Keystone with a 4:32margin of victory over Stoltz. Finished 3rd in Tahoe andsecond in the XTERRA Pro Series, and was 4th at Worlds.2006: Placed 7th in Temecula, 14th in Alabama, and didn’trace in Richmond. Placed 2nd at the inaugural XTERRAMexico Championship on June 24, DNF with mechanical inMilwaukee, then won the last regional of the year at theXTERRA Mountain Championship in Utah (second straightMountain Championship). Was 14th at XTERRA UK andfinished 2nd at the XTERRA USA Championship where heposted fastest bike split. DNF at XTERRA Worlds.2007: 2nd at Temecula while posting the fastest run of theday, 4th in Bama and 3rd at East Champs. DNF’d atMountain Champs due to mechanicals. Finished 2nd at theUSA Championship, 2nd in the Pro Series, & 8th in Maui.LAST YEAR: Finished 11th at XTERRA West Champs,10th at Southeast Champs, and 13th at East Champsbefore nearly upsetting Stoltz at the Mountain Champswhere he came in 2nd, just 14 seconds back. Won theXTERRA USA Championship, and placed 4th (top regularXTERRA Pro) at XTERRA Worlds.THIS YEAR: Finished 2nd at XTERRA SaipanChampionship on April 18.

Mike

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SETH WEALINGBoulder, Colorado

2006 XTERRA USA/Pro Series Champ

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 6PERSONAL: Born November 21, 1978 in Remington,Indiana...earned bachelor degrees in architecture andenvironmental design from Ball State University...is apracticing architect with a 40+ hour a week job. WEBSITE: sethwealingusa.comSPONSORS: Blue Competition Cycles, SRAM, AquamanWetsuits, Point 6 Socks, Stan’s No-Tubes Wheels, TYR,MAXXIS, First Endurance, Fizik, Mafia Racing.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year. Raced in selectedXTERRA’s in 2000 thru 2002 before concentrating on WorldCup & Olympic racing. Returned to XTERRA in 2005.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2006 XTERRA USAChamp, 2002 USA Elite Triathlon National Championship,member of the 2003 national select team, placed third atITU World Cup race in Tongyeong, South Korea.2005: Placed 4th at Richmond, DNF’d in Keystone, andwas the top American at the XTERRA USA Championshipin Nevada where he finished fourth.2006: Finished 2nd at the first two races of the year inCalifornia & Alabama, was 7th in Richmond, did not race inMilwaukee due to injury, was 2nd in Utah, won his firstchampionship race - the XTERRA United KingdomChampionship on Sept. 2., then won the XTERRA USAChampionship, becoming the first American to ever win therace and the first American since Michael Tobin in 2000 towin XTERRA U.S. Pro Points Series. Placed 3rd, topAmerican, at XTERRA Worlds in his first-ever attempt.2007: Finished 4th at the XTERRA New ZealandChampionship (wrong turn on the bike course) and 12th atXTERRA West Championship. Placed 6th in Alabama, andmoved up 4 places during the run in Richmond to finish 2nd.Won the XTERRA Mountain Championship in Utah to jumpfrom 5th to 2nd in the Pro Series. Finished 7th at the XTER-RA United Kingdom race after a wrong-turn on the bike.Was 5th at the USA Championship, 4th in the Pro Series,and 177th in Maui after a series of mechanicals on the bike.LAST YEAR: Placed 5th at XTERRA West Champs, 20that Southeast Champs, 12th at East Champs, 4th atMountain Champs (less than a minute behind race winnerStoltz), 2nd at XTERRA USA Championship (top American)and 11th at XTERRA Worlds.

Seth


CRAIG EVANSSpring Hill, TN

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 7PERSONAL: Born March 29, 1978...originally from Ocala,Florida...earned a degree in healthcare administration fromWestern Kentucky University where he was an All-Americanswimmer...works in medical device sales for Smith andNephew Endoscopy, and is part owner of a new triathlonshop.WEBSITE: teamcraigevans.comSPONSORS: Endurance Sports and Rec, Infinite Nutrition,Biker’s choice, and SwiftWick Socks.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Ninth year. Turned pro in 2006after winning the amateur overall at the SoutheastChampionship in Alabama. Won every XTERRA PointsSeries race he entered in 2004 and 2005.2006: Finished 12th in Milwaukee, and sat out rest of theseason with injuries.2007: Finished 16th at XTERRA West Champs, 5th inAlabama and 6th at the East Champs in Richmond. Had thefastest swim in both ‘Bama and Richmond. Placed 10th atMountain Champs in Utah despite racing with a brokenbone in his foot that sidelined him for the rest of the year.LAST YEAR: Finished 7th at XTERRA West Champs, 3rdin Alabama and 5th in Richmond. Led the Pro Series inpoints heading into Mountain Champs where he placed 9th.Was 14th at USA Champs and 25th at XTERRA Worlds.

ROM AKERSONTambor, Costa Rica

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 8PERSONAL: Born September 29, 1984...works in realestate when not racing.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fourth year, third as a pro.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won XTERRA AmateurWorld Championship in 2006, and won Portobelo Triathlonin Panama last year.LAST YEAR: Finished a career-best 6th at West Champsin May, was 7th in Alabama and Richmond, 10th at theMountain Champs in Utah, 10th at the XTERRA USAChampionship, and 29th at XTERRA Worlds.

Craig

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RYAN IGNATZBoulder, Colorado

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 9PERSONAL: Born September 25, 1978 in born in Arcadia,CA...earned Masters of Science in Kinesiology and AppliedPhysiology at Univ of Colorado at Boulder...manages theColorado Multisport triathlon store in Boulder.WEBSITE: ryanignatzracing.comSPONSORS: BMC Bikes, First Endurance, ColoradoMultisport.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth 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.LAST YEAR: Placed 3rd at Duathlon Nationals, DNF atWest Champs in Temecula, 8th at Southeast Champs, 6that East Champs, 8th at Mountain Champs, 9th at XTERRAUSA and 14th at XTERRA Worlds.

BRANDEN RAKITAManitou Springs, Colorado

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 10PERSONAL: Born March 25, 1981...from Durango,CO...earned degree in civil engineering at Colorado StateUniversity...sales associate/bike fitter at Pro Cycling whennot racing.WEBSITE: brandenrakita.comSPONSORS: Riptide Multisport, Rocket Science Sports,Specialized, Optic Nerve, Mix1, Enervit, Sable WaterOptics, CycleOps, ProCycling, Colorado RunningCompany, CorePower Yoga.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Second year .LAST YEAR: Finished 14th at the XTERRA West Champs,12th at the Southeast Champs, 16th at the East Champs,6th at Mountain Champs, a career-best 5th at the XTERRAUSA Championship and 18th at XTERRA Worlds.

Ryan

Branden

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Nico

NICOLAS “Nico” LEBRUNDigne-les-Bains, France

2006-08 XTERRA European Tour Champ2005 XTERRA World Champion

FINAL 2008 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 1PERSONAL: Born September 4, 1973.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Finished in the top four ofthe first four XTERRA U.S. Pro Series from 2001-2004.10 times on the podium in world championships in threedifferent sports - XTERRA, Duathlon, and Winter Triathlon(world champ in '99 & '00). The crowning moment in hiscareer, the ultimate victory, was in Maui in 2005. Hereceived a congratulatory letter from French PresidentJacques Chirac and was recognized as the off-road triath-lete of the year at Competitor's Endurance Sports Awards.2003: Third at Big Bear, won Richmond, won in 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 and 7th in Holland. Was second overall in theXTERRA European Tour standings behind Marceau. In theU.S. he was 3rd at Richmond, 2nd in Keystone, 11th in BigBear, and fourth at Tahoe. Placed 4th in U.S. Pro Series.2005: Finished 2nd at XTERRA Czech, third at XTERRAItaly, won XTERRA Austria, was third at XTERRA Spain,and won XTERRA Germany. Finished 2nd in the XTERRAEuropean Tour. Won the XTERRA World Championshipfinishing more than three minutes ahead of Llanos. Had thefastest bike split (1:29:13) and third-best run.2006: Finished 2nd at XTERRA France, won XTERRAItaly, Czech, and Denmark. Placed 3rd at XTERRAGermany and won the XTERRA European Tour.Also finished 3rd at the XTERRA East Championship in

Richmond, and was 8th at World Championship2007: Finished 3rd at XTERRA Italy and Denmark, andwon XTERRA Austria and UK to win Euro Tour for secondstraight season. Placed 7th at XTERRA Worlds.LAST YEAR: Finished 2nd at XTERRA EuropeanChampionship race in Italy, then won XTERRA UK, XTER-RA Czech, XTERRA France-Auron and XTERRA France-Mondelieu. Won 3rd straight XTERRA European Tour Title.DNFd at XTERRA Worlds.THIS YEAR: Finished 2nd at XTERRA Winter Worlds.

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MELANIE McQUAIDVictoria, B.C., Canada

‘08 XTERRA USA/U.S. Pro Series Champ2003, ‘05 & ‘06 XTERRA World Champ

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 1PERSONAL: 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: Specialized, Avia, GU, Sundog Eyewear,Shimano, MAXXIS, Titec, Profile Design, Lazer Helmets,Pactimo, Saris, Genuine Innovations, Saltstick, Suunto.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 8th year. 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: Second at Big Bear and Richmond, won in Canada,and was 2nd in Tahoe. Finished 2nd in Pro Series.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: Finished 2nd in in Temecula, won the inauguralXTERRA Southeast Championship in Alabama, was 2nd inRichmond and Milwaukee, and won the MountainChampionship in Utah to create a virtual tie with Whitmorefor Pro Series lead, then won in Tahoe to capture her firstPro Series crown after three runner-ups. Followed with hersecond 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.LAST YEAR: Won the XTERRA West Champs for thesecond straight year, 8th at the Southeast Champs, wonEast Champs, the Mountain Championship in Utah, and theUSA Champs in Nevada. DNF’d at XTERRA Worlds.

Melanie

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SHONNY VANLANDINGHAMDurango, Colorado

2008 XTERRA Southast Champion2008 XTERRA National Champion

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 2PERSONAL: Born May 29, 1969...earned her degree innutrition and played NCAA I basketball at East Texas StateUniversity�races for the Luna Chix Pro MTB Team�roastsher own coffee at her second home on the Big Island ofHawaii�in 1993 she was leading bike tours in Maui thateventually spurred her professional racing career.WEBSITE: lunabar.com and wahinefarms.com SPONSORS: Luna Women’s Pro Team, Kona Brewery,Orbea, Avia, HealthFX, Choice Hotels, Rudy Project,Wahine Farms XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year, second full season. Inher first-ever XTERRA at the World Championship in 2005she posted the fastest mountain 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..3-time (2004-06) NORBA National Series X-Country Champ & 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.LAST YEAR: Did not race at West Champs, won theSoutheast Champs (her first XTERRA victory), was 3rd atthe East Champs, 2nd at the Mountain Champs, 7th at theXTERRA USA Championship (Top American), was also thetop American in the U.S. Pro Series (2nd overall) andfinished 3rd at XTERRA Worlds where she once againposted the fastest bike split.THIS YEAR: Had the fastest bike split and placed 3rd atXTERRA Saipan behind Julie Dibens and Renata Bucher.

Shonny

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JENNIFER SMITHWestport, New Zealand

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 3PERSONAL: Born March 9, 1973...married to XTERRA ProBrian Smith...originally from Westport, New Zealand andnow living in Gunnison, CO...works as a personal trainerand is the co-owner and coach of Snrgy Multisport LLC.WEBSITE: wheresbrianandjennysmith.blogspot.comSPONSORS: Trek racing co-op, Shimano, Fox, Bontrager,Salomon, Rudy Project, Snrgy Multisport.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Finished 2nd at 2006 &2007 XTERRA USA Championship races. Two-timeColorado State cross-country mountain biking champ. NewZealand national team member for mountain bike worldchampionships from 2001-2007...represented NZ on thetrack, road and cross country running teams from 1990-97. 2006: Finished 4th in California while posting the fastestbike split, was 6th in Alabama, did not race in Richmond, 5thin Milwaukee, did not race in Utah, 2nd at the USAChampionship and 4th at XTERRA Worlds. 2007: Finished 5th at XTERRA West Champs, 4th inAlabama, 3rd in Richmond, and won the Crested ButteXTERRA points series race. Placed 3rd at XTERRAMountain Champs in Utah. Placed 2nd at XTERRA USAChampionship for the second year in a row and finished 3rdin the Pro Series. Placed 24th among female pros atXTERRA Worlds after a series of mechanicals on the bike.LAST YEAR: Placed 4th at Southeast Champs, 2nd at EastChamps, 3rd at the Mountain Champs, 5th at XTERRA USAChamps, and 6th at XTERRA Worlds.

DANELLE KABUSHCalgary, Alberta, Canada

FINAL 2008 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.SPONSORS: Luna Pro Team, Clif Bar, Orbea, Sugoi,Shimano, Blue Seventy, Mavic, Oakley, Giro.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year. RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2nd at XTERRA Worldsin 2006 and 2008, 4th & 5th overall in 2003/2004 CanadaCup Mountain Bike Series, finishing 9th in 1998 NCAA1500m Final...Province of Alberta Hill Climb Record holder.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 the XTERRA U.S. Pro Points Series and 6th at theXTERRA World Championship.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 a baby.LAST YEAR: Placed 4th at the West Champs, 7th at theSoutheast Champs, 5th at East Champs, 4th at MtnChamps, 6th at USA Championship and 2nd at XTERRAWorlds where she posted the fastest run split.

Jenny

Danelle

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LESLEY PATERSONSan Diego, California

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 5PERSONAL: 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 and writer, tri coach, and bike shop assistant...ambition is to win an Oscar and be on the podium atXTERRA Worlds in the same year. WEBSITE: braveheartfitnesscoaching.comSPONSORS: Intense, Zoot XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Second year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won the 2007 SubaruSprint triathlon in San Diego and Scotland NationalTriathlon Championship in 2007.LAST YEAR: Finished 9th at XTERRA West Champs, 2ndat the Southeast Champs, 7th at the East Champs, 7th atthe Mountain Champs, 4th at the USA Champs and 10th atXTERRA Worlds.

JENNY TOBINBoise, Idaho

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 6PERSONAL: Born October 31, 1968�married to formerXTERRA Champ and adventure racing star Michael Tobin.WEBSITE: teamtamarackracing.comSPONSORS: TYR, Scott BikesXTERRA EXPERIENCE: 10th year.RACING HIGHLIGHTS: Former Ironman Utah Champ,Powerman Colorado Champ, 2nd at ‘03 XTERRAKeystone, 5th at XTERRA World Champs three times, 3rdat ‘01 XTERRA USA. 2005: Finished 9th in Temecula, 8th in Milwaukee, 5th atKeystone, and 8th in Tahoe. Finished 7th in the Pro PointsSeries, and 5th at the XTERRA World Championship.2006: Finished 6th in Temecula, 7th in Alabama, 6th inRichmond, 7th in Milwaukee, 6th in Utah,18th in Tahoe, and6th at XTERRA Worlds.2007: Took 2007 off to have a baby.LAST YEAR: Placed 3rd at the XTERRA West Champs, 9that the Southeast Champs, 10th at the East Champs, 5th atMountain Champs, 8th at the XTERRA USA Champs and7th at XTERRA Worlds.

Lesley

Jenny

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CHRISTINE JEFFREYGuelph, Ontario, Canada

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 7PERSONAL: 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 when not racing...only startedriding mountain bikes in fall of 2007.WEBSITE: christinejeffrey.comSPONSORS: Rudy Projectr, Pearl Izumi Footwear,Nineteen wetsuits, Skinfit, Coach Gareth Thomas, InfinitNutrition.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Second year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won the 2005 Ixtapa ITUContinental Cup, and the 2007 Villarrica ITU ContinentalCup. Several top 20 ITU World Cup finishes.LAST YEAR: Finished 6th at XTERRA West Champs, 3rdat the Southeast Champs, 12th at the East Champs, 11th atthe Mountain Champs, 11th at USA Champs and 5th atXTERRA Worlds.

AMBER MONFORTEReno, Nevada

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 9FINAL 2008 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 6PERSONAL: Born May 14, 1978...graduated from Univ. ofNevada - Reno with a dual major in biology and nursing.WEBSITE: ambermonforte.blogspot.comXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year, fourth as a pro.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won the 2005 XTERRAUSA Amateur Championship...completed the HawaiianAirlines Double - finishing XTERRA World Championship aweek after Ironman World Championship in 2005.2006: Finished 10th in California (her first race as a pro),14th in Alabama, 9th in Richmond, DNF in Milwaukee, 7thin Utah, 11th at USA Championship, & 21st at Worlds.2007: Finished 6th at West and Southeast Champs, acareer-best 5th in Richmond and 8th at Mountain Champs.Finished 6th at XTERRA USA, 5th in the Pro Series, and13th at XTERRA Worlds.LAST YEAR: Finished 5th at XTERRA West andSoutheast Champs, 11th at the East Champs, 6th atXTERRA UK, 5th at XTERRA Czech, 4th at XTERRAFrance, 9th at the Mountain Champs, and 18th at XTERRAUSA Champs, and DNF at XTERRA Worlds.

Christine

Amber

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KRISTY LANIERMarlinton, West Virginia

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 10PERSONAL: Born January 27, 1971...heart is in Hilo,Hawaii but owns and manages Dirtbean Ohana, a cafe andbike shop where she resides in Marlington, WV.WEBSITE: dirtbean.comSPONSORS: Dirtbean Ohana LLC, Pocahontas CountyXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year. First race wasRichmond in 2002, where she finished 12th.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Previous winner of theDick Evans Road Race and Noc Knob mountain bike race.2007: Placed 6th in Richmond and Utah and 8th in the U.S.Pro Series. Finished 14th in Maui.LAST YEAR: Finished 8th at XTERRA West Champs, 6that the Southeast and East Champs, DNF in Utah, 17th atthe XTERRA USA Championship, and 11th at XTERRAWorlds.

EMMA GARRARDTruckee, California

2007 XTERRA Amateur National Champ

FINAL 2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 11PERSONAL: Born June 11, 1981...hometown isAnchorage, Alaska...a writer/photographer now living inTruckee, California.WEBSITE: emmagarrard.comSPONSORS: USA Triathlon Trade Team, Blue CompetitionCycles, Speedo, Zipp, Rudy Project, Inov8 trail shoes,skins, USA Triathlon wetsuits, Tahoeticker.com, CyclepathsTruckee-Tahoe.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Second year as a pro, won theoverall amateur XTERRA National title in 2007 and wasalso 21st female (4th amateur) at XTERRA Worlds.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Was a cross-countryskier at the University of Nevada, Reno qualifying for theNCAA Championships in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Was alsoBritish National Champion in 2001 representing GreatBritain in international races including World UniversityGames in 2001, 2003 and 2005. LAST YEAR: Finished 7th at XTERRA West Champs, 13that the East Champs, 7th at the XTERRA United KingdomChampionship, 12th at the Mountain Champs, 12th at theUSA Championship and 13th at XTERRA Worlds (5thAmerican).

Kristy

Emma

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RENATA BUCHERLucerne, Switzerland

5X XTERRA Saipan Champion (2005-09)2008-09 Tagaman and PIC Double Champ

2005-06/08 XTERRA European Tour Champ

FINAL 2008 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 1PERSONAL: Born May 39, 1977...attended the Universityof Zuerich.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Has won 13 XTERRAChampionship races in eight countries and three XTERRAEuropean Tour titles.2004: 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.LAST YEAR: Won XTERRA Saipan for the fourth straightyear, plus the Tagaman Triathlon and Pacific Islands ClubDouble award, placed 2nd at XTERRA EuropeanChampionship in Italy, won XTERRA France-Auron, wassecond at XTERRA Austria, won XTERRA France-Mondelieu and her third straight Euro Tour title in theprocess. Also won XTERRA Japan, was second at theXTERRA USA Championship, and fourth at the XTERRAWorld Championship in Maui.THIS YEAR: Won the Portabelo Triathlon in Panama andthe Superfrog Triathlon (half-iron distance), placed 2nd atXTERRA Guam, won the XTERRA Saipan Championshipfor 5th straight year, the Tagaman road triathlon on Saipana week later and the Pacific Islands Club Resort Doubleaward for having the fastest combined time in the 2 races.

Renata

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2009 XTERRA AMERICA TOUR PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWNXTERRA Cup Series Overall

Pro Purse ($60,000)

awarded in 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

14th $100

15th $100

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 $250

10th $200

11th $150

12th $100

8 XTERRA Cup Races

Pro Purse ($10,000)

Rank Men Women

1st $1,800 $1,800

2nd $1,250 $1,250

3rd $800 $800

4th $500 $500

5th $400 $400

6th $300

7th $200

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 $1,000 $1,000

8th $800 $800

9th $600 $600

10th $500

11th $400

12th $300

*Double $2,500 $2,500

*The Hawaiian Airlines “Double” Purse is awarded to the proman and woman with the fastest combined 2009 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. Lastyear Eneko Llanos from Spain won the award for the thirdstraight year while Sibylle Matter from Switzerland took thehonors for the second time in three years.

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2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES FINAL STANDINGSMEN

Pl Name West SE East MTN USA Total1 Conrad Stoltz, RSA 100 100 DNF 100 53 3532 Dan Hugo, RSA 90 90 90 DNS 75 3453 Josiah Middaugh, USA 75 DNS 100 69 82 3264 Brian Smith, USA 82 63 DNS 82 63 2905 Mike Vine, CAN 41 45 34 90 100 2766 Seth Wealing, USA 69 DNP 37 75 90 2717 Craig Evans, USA 58 82 69 49 31 2408 Rom Akerson, CRC 63 58 58 45 45 2249 Ryan Ignatz, USA DNF 53 63 53 49 21810 Branden Rakita, USA 31 37 DNP 63 69 200

Also: Kelly Guest (175), Cody Waite (163), Andrew Noble (144), Tyler Johnson (131), Dominic Gillen (124), Will Kelsay(105), Ryan DeCook (101), Mark Leishman (82), Jordan Jones (65), Chris Legh (58), Jimmy Archer (49), Jim Vance(45), Sam Gardner (41), Spenser Powlison (34), Mike Champigny (31), Brandon Jessop (28), Trevor Glavin (28).

WOMENPl Name West SE East MTN USA Total1 Melanie McQuaid, CAN 100 53 100 100 100 4002 Shonny Vanlandingham, USA DNS 100 82 90 58 3303 Jenny Smith, NZL DNS 75 90 82 69 3164 Danelle Kabush, CAN 75 58 69 75 63 2825 Lesley Paterson, GBR 49 90 58 58 75 2816 Jenny Tobin, USA 82 49 45 69 53 2537 Christine Jeffrey, CAN 63 82 37 41 41 2278 Marion Summerer, GER 90 DNS 53 63 DNP 2069 Amber Monforte, USA 69 69 41 49 DNP 18710 Kristy Lanier, USA 53 63 63 DNF DNP 179

Also: Emma Garrard (166), Sara Tarkington (121), Candy Angle (116), Nic Leary (94), Renata Bucher (90), SariAnderson (83), Carina Wasle (82), Linda Gallo (69), Lisa Isom (65), Britta Martin (53), Michellie Jones (45), SusanWilliams (34), Fabiola Corona (31), Kate Chapman (31), Alisha Lion (28).

Josiah MiddaughVail, Colorado

Middaugh has been thetop American in the ProSeries in 4 of the last 5years. The only year hewasn’t his season wascut short due to injury.

ShonnyVanlandinghamDurango, Colorado

Shonny V turned herattention from mountainbike racing to XTERRA

last year and was the topAmerican female in thesport her first year out.

2008 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES NATIONAL CHAMPS

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TOP 5 IN XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES SINCE 19992008 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS

Men 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

Bold denotes top American (National Champ) in Pro SeriesJamie Whitmore (pictured above) is the winningest XTERRAathlete of all-time with 36 career wins including five U.S. ProSeries Crowns. She’s currently battling cancer, and you canhelp and learn more about her at jamiewhitmore.com.

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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 26. This year there are 60 races in 32 states across the country, as well as the U.S. Territory of Guam andCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan). It marks the 13th 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, 2009.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+(w), 60-64 (m), 65-69 (m), 70+ (m), and we also have Collegiate and Physically Challenged Divisions.

Collegiate Division: To qualify as a collegiate athlete, a current student ID must be presented at registration. When there are at least three athletes from two or more schools, a team award will also be presented. Athletes in the collegiate division get collegiate points (not age group points).

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 60 events - including XTERRA Points Series(XPS) races & XTERRA Cup Series (XCS) races. Competitors can enter as many events as they'd like and their best fourfinishes count towards their total points score. New for ‘09, competitors are required to race and count points in at leasttwo events in their region. Note: Athletes do not have to qualify to race in the XTERRA Cup Series events.

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

XTERRA Cup 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

HOW THE XTERRA AMERICA TOUR WORKS FOR AMATEURS

HOW THE XTERRA AMERICA TOUR WORKS CONTINUED...5) BECOMING A REGIONAL CHAMP: At the end of the regular season in early September, the athlete with the most points- by gender, by division, by region - earns the title of XTERRA Regional Champion, and wins a custom racing jersey. Inaddition, the highest points scorers in each region are invited to compete for a national title at the XTERRA USAChampionship in Utah (qualifying spots based on 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+ 60-64 65-69 70+ PCMale 2 7 9 9 10 10 6 5 4 3 2 2 2per catFemale 2 4 10 9 8 6 4 4 2 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 Cup Series events arebigger races with pro purses on full-length courses operatedby local promoters with support from the TEAM Unlimited /XTERRA staff.

And then comes the showdown! The highest point scorers in each region are invited to compete against each other inthe XTERRA USA Championship race. Win in Utah, and you are the XTERRA National Age Group Champion.

In 2009 and beyond, the XTERRA Eco Team willcontinue to make a difference ecologically by offeringa few hours of time to local environmental initiativesnear our race courses. This could be anything fromtrail maintenance to park clean-up, ecologicalrestoration, or tree planting work parties.

The XTERRA Eco Team is a core component ofXTERRA, and a terrific sustainability programperpetuated by GU.

Beyond organized volunteer work parties, XTERRAathletes are encouraged to sign the “pledge board”confirming their intent to keep the trails clean and notonly deposit their rubbish in designated drop zonesduring the race but to be conscientious wherever theyroam.

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See how amateurs qualify for the XTERRA WorldChampionship on page 39.

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XTERRA’S COLLEGIATE DIVISION OVERVIEWHERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

Any collegian with a current photo ID can race for theirschool as an individual. Athletes do not need to be amember of a school club or team.

There are no age groups in the collegiate division, justmale and female categories.

Collegiate racers collect points in the XTERRA AmericaTour Series but are not eligible for age group awards - theyonly race against other collegiate entries.

Whenever there are three athletes from two or moreschools entered in the same race they’ll go against eachother for school pride in the college team division. Theremust be at least two schools with teams for a team award tobe presented.

A “team” must consist of at least 3 male or femalemembers. There are no mixed teams. A team can havemore entrants, but less than three will not constitute a team.

Points for team awards (male and female) will count thefinishing positions of the smallest number entered by aqualifying team. Example: College A has 5 men; College Bhas 7 men; College C has 9 men. Only the fastest 5finishers will count towards the team awards.

Points for team awards will be calculated based on the finishing positions of the team members. The lowest total is thewinner. Example: Each team counts 3 athletes. Team A finishes 1, 8 and 15 overall for a total number 24. Team Bfinishes 5, 6 and 10 for a total number 21. Team C finishes 2, 9 and 20 for a total number of 31. Team B wins. In nocase will more than 7 athletes count towards the team awards regardless of the total number of entries by any oneteam. Should a club enter more than 7 men or women, the coach must nominate the 7 individuals he wants scored forteam awards. Other members are still eligible for individual awards, but their finishing position will not be countedtowards the team totals. Positions counted are overall positions in gender, not just collegiate entrants. This wouldinclude professional entries.

Collegiate Cup:

A Collegiate Cup award will be given when two or more schools have at least 3 men and 3 women per school represent-ed. Example: College A has 5 men, 2 women; College B has 7 men, 3 women. There can be no Collegiate Cup awardas there are not 2 teams that meet the overall requirements. Should two or more schools have the necessary entries,scoring will be similar to the team scoring method with all finishing positions of qualified team members added.

Also:

Collegiate entrants race for separate awards. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female individualcollegiate division finishers, the winning men’s and women’s teams, and the winner of the Collegiate Cup competition (ifapplicable). Pre-Registration is required for the XTERRA Collegiate Cup to be presented. Athletes competing in theCollegiate Division do not prevent XTERRA Age Group athletes from receiving XTERRA America Tour points.

At the XTERRA Regional Champ races, collegians can enter the Sport distance but as an age group athlete. There isno college division in the half-distance XTERRA Sport race.

Sept. 26 - XTERRA Collegiate Nationals - All college students are welcome to race for the XTERRA CollegiateNational Championship on the same course, on the same day, and at the same time as the invite-only XTERRAUSA Championship on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Snowbasin Resort near Ogden, Utah.

2009SCHEDULE

DATE Race Location Region3/29 XTERRA Miami North Miami, FL SE3/29 XTERRA REAL Granite Bay, CA W4/4 XTERRA Guam Piti, Guam W4/18 XTERRA Saipan Saipan, Northern Marianas W4/18 XTERRA Memphis Memphis, TN SE4/25 XTERRA Ft. Yargo Winder, GA SE4/25 XTERRA Red River Ardmore, OK SC5/2 XTERRA Gator Terra Ruston, LA SC5/2 XTERRA West Cup - Lake Las Vegas Henderson, NV W5/3 XTERRA Uwharrie Uwharrie, NC SE5/10 XTERRA Del Valle Livermore, CA W5/17 XTERRA Midwest Cup - Fort Custer Park Augusta, MI MW5/17 XTERRA Dirty Canyon Lakes, TX SC5/23 XTERRA Southeast Cup - Pelham Pelham, AL SE5/31 XTERRA ACE Big Canyon Oak Hill, WV AT5/31 XTERRA Smith Lake Fort Bragg, NC SE5/31 XTERRA Deuces Wild Show Low, AZ W6/6 XTERRA Northwest Cup - Farragut State Park Coeur d’Alene, ID NW6/6 XTERRA Four Corners Farmington, NM SC6/13 XTERRA Eureka Springs Eureka Springs, AR SC6/14 XTERRA Atlantic Cup - Richmond Richmond, VA AT6/20 XTERRA Southcentral Cup - Heart of Arkansas North Little Rock, AR SC6/20 XTERRA Buffalo Creek Buffalo Creek, CO MT6/20 XTERRA Solstice La Grande, OR NW6/21 XTERRA Caloosahatchee Ft Myers, FL SE6/21 XTERRA Torn Shirt Brighton, MI MW6/27 XTERRA Tahoe City Tahoe City, CA W6/28 XTERRA Trimax Mifflinburg, PA AT6/28 XTERRA Race at the Rez Essex, VT NE7/12 XTERRA Northeast Cup - Sugarbush Resort Warren, VT NE7/12 XTERRA EX2 Flintstone, MD AT7/12 XTERRA Lock 4 Blast Gallatin, TN SE7/12 XTERRA Vashon Island Vashon Island, WA NW7/18 XTERRA Mountain Cup - Beaver Creek Avon, CO MT7/18 XTERRA Hammerman Anchorage, AK NW7/19 XTERRA Sky High Grafton, NY NE7/19 XTERRA O.N.E. Ravenna, OH MW7/25 XTERRA DINO Versailles Versailles, IN MW7/26 XTERRA First Coast Jacksonville, FL SE7/26 XTERRA Wild Horse Creek Bozeman, MT MT8/1 XTERRA Indian Peaks Nederland, CO MT8/2 XTERRA Appalachia Indiana, PA AT8/2 XTERRA Panther Creek Morristown, TN SE8/2 XTERRA Black Diamond Black Diamond, WA NW8/9 XTERRA STOAKED Hanover, NH NE8/9 XTERRA Iron Will Jonesboro, AR SC8/9 XTERRA Mountainman Kualoa Ranch, Oahu, HI W8/15 XTERRA DINO Logansport Logansport, IN MW8/15 XTERRA B.O.L.T. Raymond, NE MT8/15 XTERRA Portland Forest Grove, OR NW8/16 XTERRA M2Xtreme Ellicottville, NY NE8/16 XTERRA Camp Eagle Rock Springs, TX SC8/23 XTERRA Lake Placid Lake Placid, NY NE8/23 XTERRA Charlottesville Charlottesville, VA AT8/23 XTERRA Blackhawk Muskegon, MI MW8/23 XTERRA Austin Austin, TX SC8/23 XTERRA Wild Ride McCall, ID NW8/29 XTERRA Lake Tahoe Incline Village, NV W8/30 XTERRA Schiff Scout Wading River, NY NE9/6 XTERRA Onteora Livingston Manor, NY NE9/26 XTERRA Utah Ogden/Snowbasin, UT9/26 XTERRA USA Championship Ogden/Snowbasin, UT10/25 XTERRA World Championship Makena, Maui, HI

Schedule subject to change. As of 4/21/09 // Info: www.xterraplanet.com or call toll-free to 877-751-8880

Some 300 qualified athletes representing 43 states racedfor their shot at the national championship of off-roadtriathlon last October in Nevada.. The race consisted of a1-mile swim in Lake Tahoe (58-degrees), a 21.7 milemountain bike that traversed the Flume and Tahoe RimTrails, and a 6.1 mile forest trail run. The weather onraceday turned out to be amazing, with sunny, clear andcrisp conditions in the 60’s.

Erin Kummer from Boulder, CO won her third XTERRAChampionship race of the season – and biggest of hercareer – placing 17th overall and more than eight minutesahead of runner-up Keri Grosse to win the overall amateurnational title. On the men’s side the very young and veryfast Joshua Olmstead from Sacramento edged TimMenoher by 30-seconds to win the amateur crown.

Reno native Tom Lyons won his unprecedented 7th straightXTERRA USA Championship, Cindi Toepel – who wasnamed “Mrs. XTERRA” along with her husband Circ at theNight of Champions dinner – earned her fourth title, as didSuzie Snyder. Kathy Frank and Beverly Enslow eachcaptured their third national championship, and KathyEckert, Olmstead, and Menoher notched their second each.

Pictured: Tom Lyons / Cindi Toepel

2008 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur WomenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Katherine Pollard Roseville, CA 4:28:1120 - 24 Erin Kummer Boulder, CO 3:18:09

25 - 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 3:26:10

45 - 49 2 Kathy Eckert Denver, CO 3:40:53

50 - 54 3 Beverly Enslow Metamora, IL 3:39:02

55 - 59 4 Cindi Toepel Littleton, CO 3:55:04

60+ 3 Katherine Frank Bend, OR 5:09:38Challenged Megan Fisher Missoula, MT 4:58:22

2008 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur MenDivision Name Hometown Time

15 - 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 2:56:23

35 - 39 2 Tim Menoher Erlanger, KY 2:52:0340 - 44 Stephen White Vail, CO 2:55:56

45 - 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 5:42:46Challenged Craig Vogtsberger Kalamazoo, MI 3:59:19

# denotes national championships won

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2008 XTERRA USA AMATEUR CHAMPIONS

- - - - - - - - - - - 2008 XTERRA WOMEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - - - - Region 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39NE Sarah Carter 2 Emily Gassman 5 Suzanne Snyder 5 Andrea McGuire 2 Kelly Ault

Mattituck, NY Burlington, VT Wallingford, CT Troy, NY Morrisville, VTMA 3* Sara Hanson Alicia Markey 3 Denelle Grant 2 Kathleen Coutinho

McLean, VA Newark, DE Charlottesville, VA Fairfax Station, VASE Kelsey Armstrong Alexandria Lechner Emily Chaney Julia Radmann Cynthia Fowler

Talbott, TN Clearwater, FL Maryville, TN Smyrna, GA Landrum, SCNC Kim Waechter Nadya Glushko 3 Marne Smiley Roxane Kruse 2 Amy Worthing

Noblesville, IN Lima, OH Ann Arbor, MI Grand Rapids, MI Laingsburg, MISC Cindy Abbott Kim Jennings Jocelyn Wood Maria Hernandez

Cedar Park, TX Waco, TX Broken Arrow, OK Reklaw, TXMT Andrea Wilds Erin Kummer 3 Erin Collins Julie Bruckman Cary Kinross-Wright

Lakewood, CO Boulder, CO Provo, UT Littleton, CO Golden, CONW Tekla Seavey 2 Lorraine Bourget 5 Brandyn Roark Gray Mary Fordham 3 Korrie Dubray

Moose Pass, AK Coeur D'lene, ID Sand Point, ID Seattle, WA LaGrande, WASW Katherine Pollard Amy Fogerson Liz Carrington Elaine Seasly La Kelly

Roseville, CA Morgan Hill, CA Flagstaff, AZ Tucson, AZ Sedona, AZ

- - - - - - - - - - - 2008 XTERRA MEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Region 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44NE Fred Carter 5 Ian Sullivan Bryan Diggle 3 Anthony Snoble 6* Matt Boobar Tad Norton

Mattituck, NY Jericho, VT Newport. RI Islip, NY Plymouth, NH Warrensburg, NYMA Carson Hogge Chris Sams Thomas Ayd Frank Febbraro Joe Pawlish Claude LaBerge

Richmond, VA Baltimore, MD Salisbury. MD Falls Church, VA Asbury Park, NJ Morristown, NJSE Matus Kriska Tomek Barc 2 Omar Fraser Justin Hoblet 2 Kevin Grogan John Close

Mt Airy, NC Irmo, SC Birmingham, AL Orange Park, FL Clermont, FL Birmingham, ALNC 2 Alex Libin Parker Lennon Tim Yuska 5 Teodoro Ramos Chris Scott 3 Peter Hanson

Clive, IA Muncie, IN Chicago, IL Berwyn, IL Morrison, IL Minneapolis, MNSC Travis Decker Matt Kahle 6 Kyle Grieser 4 Diego Leskovar Matthew Christiansen Chuck Olinger

Siloam Springs, AR Chesterfield, MO Marble Falls, TX Austin, TX Austin, TX Frisco, TXMT 2 Christopher Holt Blake Voges 2 Luke Jay Erik Kruse 4 Edward Oliver Stephen White

Centennial, CO Durango, CO Littleton, CO Boulder, CO Littleton, CO Vail, CONW Will Ross Tim Holland Brandon Marshall Adam Wirth Brody Anderson 2 Andrew Duenow

Anchorage, AK Tumwater, WA Eugene, OR Boise, ID Tualatin, OR Anchorage, AKSW 2*Joshua Olmstead John Donovan Brian Barrett James Walsh 4 Ross McMahan 4* Scott Zavack

Elk Grove, CA Incline Village, NV Mesa, AZ Carlsbad, CA Incline Village, NV Los Gatos, CA

- - - - - - - - - - - PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - -15-39 SW Severe Leg Impairment 15-39 SW Impaires/Les Autres 40+ SW Arm Impairment 40+ SW Moderate Leg Impairment 15-39 SE Arm ImpairmeJonathan Bik Andrew May 3* Willie Stewart 2 Mike Hicks 2 Richard IngramSacramento, CA Dublin, CA Redlands, CA Fountain Hills, AZ Dawsonville, GA

- - - - - - - - - - - 2008 XTERRA WOMEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - - - - 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60+Mary Racevicius 2 Dorothy Hamburg 5 Annette MacNiven 4 Linda UsherWatertown, CT Red Hook, NY Wainscott, NY Upton, MAKate Lucas Valerie Hardin 4 Julia PeckRichmond, VA Doylestown, PA Culpeper, VAMay-li Cuypers Racheal Wood 2 Lucia Colbert 2 Vicky Carter 3 Charlotte MahanBelleair Bluffs, FL Deerfield, FL Cordova, TN Satellite Beach, FL Lenoir City, TN2 Cheryl Stine Shirlee Finch 7*$ Beverly Enslow Sheryl KrohneBloomington, IN Alma, MI Metamora, IL Westpoint, INLinda Cole 5 Karen Robertson 3 Teresa WhiteOlive Branch, MS Grapevine, TX Bossier City, LAChristina Hansen Susan Petronio Susan Griffin-Kakliki 6*$ Cindi ToepelEl Jebel, CO Crested Butte, CO Castle Rock, CO Littleton, CO2 Keri Grosse Lisa Brummond Joanne Schmitz 3 MaryEllen LaBerge 6* Katherine FrankLeavenworth, WA Canby, OR Walla Walla, WA LaGrande, OR Bend, ORLinda Lindsay 2$ Meiling Yee 7 Barbara PetersonPetaluma, CA Sunnyvale, CA Berkeley, CA

- - - - - - - - - - - - - 2008 XTERRA MEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - - - - 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70+5 Ken Robins John Lindros 5 Russell Clark 5 Daniel Rose 2 Allan Clark Nathaniel GrewCutchogue, NY Mt Sinai, NY Scotia, NY Fairfield, CT Sloatsburg, NY Brookline, MA4 Roger Masse Rob McCoy 3* Don Morrison 2 Tom Doyle 7 Joe AmatoBethesda, MD Fairmont, WV West Brandywine, PA Midlothian, VA Ellicott City, MD7 Casey Fannin 3 Scott Ewing 2 Audie Smith 2 James Rawie 2 Peter Lilley 5 Errol LassiterBirmingham, AL Destin, FL Knoxville, TN San Juan, PR Charlotte, NC Woodstock, GA6 Jim James Kevin Hyde 5 Marc Hawley Terry Hutchins 4 GL BrownAnn Arbor, MI Byron Center, MI Mt. Vernon, IN Kalamazoo, MI Ada, MI6 Mike Carter 8 Steve Cole James Dewlen 4 Richard Suggs Ronald ScrantonAustin, TX Olive Branch, MS Stillwater, OK Nacogdoches,TX Tijeras, NM3 Kevin Shelden Harry Johnson Randy Beckner Bruce WackerBreckenridge, CO Bozeman, MT Helena, MT Colorado Springs, COScott Grosse 2 Dan Degolier Tjaling Ypma 2 Orie OrienLeavenworth, WA Bellingham, WA Bellingham, WA Anchorage, AK8*$ Tom Lyons 4*$ Tom Monica John Royson Justin Costa 6* Hans DiebenReno, NV Walnut Creek, CA Albany, CA Maui, HI Chula Vista, CA

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - -nt 15-39 NW Moderate Leg Impairment 15-39 NC Visual Impairment 15-39 SE Les Autres 40+ SE Les Autres 15-39 MT Moderate Leg Impairment

Micah Marshall Craig Vogtsberger David Kyle Todd Atkins Megan FisherMeridian, ID Kalamazoo, MI Athens, AL Fayetteville, GA Missoula, MT

# denotes number of regional championships* denotes reigning XTERRA USA Champion$ denotes reigning XTERRA World Champion

An athletes’ journey to Maui is forged in dirt and determination. Their rite of passage calls for swimming, mountain biking,and trail running in mystic environments from the picturesque Blue Lake in Rotorua to the Mediterranean waters and sil-ver sand beaches of Italy, straight up the Wasatch Mountains of Utah and into the jungles of Saipan. Discovering newplaces, experiencing unknown cultures and gathering with kindred spirits across the Globe�IT’S THE XTERRA WAY.Here are the championship races from around the world in 2008 and the pro and amateur winners of each...

Date Race (Pro and Amateur Race Winners) LocationMarch 8 XTERRA Saipan Championship Saipan, CNMI

Andrew Noble/Renata Bucher ... Eli Torgeson/Mieko Carey

April 5 XTERRA Australia Championship Daylesford, Victoria Chris Legh/Susie Wood ... Andrew Steel/Nicola Leary

April 12 XTERRA New Zealand Championship RotoruaTerenzo Bozzone/Sonia Foote ... Patrick Harvey/Monique Avery

April 19 XTERRA South Africa Championship Grabouw, W. CapeDan Hugo/Eszter Erdelyi ... Marc Price/Alexia Loizou

May 17-18 XTERRA West Championship* Temecula, CAConrad Stoltz/Melanie McQuaid ... Trevor Glavin/Julie Bruckman

June 1 XTERRA Italy Championship+ Cala Ginepro, SardiniaOlivier Marceau/Sibylle Matter ... Tomas Matera/Kaja Polivkova

June 7-8 XTERRA Southeast Championship* Pelham, ALConrad Stoltz/Shonny Vanlandingham ... James Walsh/Erin Kummer

June 14-15 XTERRA East Championship* Richmond, VAJosiah Middaugh/Melanie McQuaid ... James Walsh/Erin Kummer

June 14 XTERRA Brazil Championship Angra dos ReisAlexandre Manzan/Carla Prada ... Joao Carlos de Almeida/Carolina de Souza

June 21 XTERRA United Kingdom Championship+ Neath ValleyNicolas Lebrun/Julie Dibens ... Llewellyn Holmes/Emma Smith

June 28 XTERRA Czech Championship+ Hluboka nad VltavouNicolas Lebrun/Carina Wasle ... Martin Koukal/Eva Stroblova

July 6 XTERRA France Championship+ AuronNicolas Lebrun/Renata Bucher ... Yohan Roman/Sophia Giovane

August 15-16 XTERRA Mountain Championship* Snowbasin/Ogden, UTConrad Stoltz/Melanie McQuaid... Luke Jay/Cary Kinross-Wright

August 23 XTERRA Austria Championship+ Klopeinersee, CarinthiaMichael Weiss/Julie Dibens ... Martin Jiskra/Monica Gabbanelli

August 30 XTERRA Japan Championship MarunumaSam Gardner/Renata Bucher ... Mitsuro Ohara/Akiro Sato

September 27 XTERRA France 2**+ MandelieuNicolas Lebrun/Renata Bucher ... Francois Carloni/Anais Marguerite

October 4-5 XTERRA USA Championship* Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, NVMike Vine/Melanie McQuaid ... Joshua Olmstead/Erin Kummer

October 26 XTERRA World Championship Maui, HawaiiRuben Ruzsafa/Julie Dibens ... Francois Carloni/Keri Grosse

* XTERRA America Tour events /// + XTERRA European Tour events (xterraeurope.com)** Awards Pro Prize purse but did not have slots to XTERRA World Championship

Note: Does not include in-country series such as the XTERRA America Tour, XTERRA South Africa Series, Czech Tour, German Tour,Japan Tour, Brazil Tour, and French Tour.

2008 XTERRA WORLD TOUR - CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

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2009 XTERRA WORLD TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP RACES

Date Race, Location

April 18 XTERRA South Africa Championship, Grabouw, Western Cape

April 18 XTERRA Saipan Championship, CNMI

April 18 XTERRA New Zealand Championship, Rotorua

May 31 XTERRA Italy Championship*, Orosei, Sardinia

June 7 XTERRA Malaysia Championship, Kuantan

June 27 XTERRA Czech Championship*, Hluboka Nad Vltavou

August 1-2 XTERRA Mexico Championship, Valle de Bravo

August 9 XTERRA France Championship*, Auron

August 15 XTERRA Germany Championship*, Zittau

August 22 XTERRA European Championship

XTERRA Austria Championship*, Klopeinersee

August 29 XTERRA Japan Championship, Marunuma

August 29 XTERRA Brazil Championship, Angra dos Reis

Sept. 20 XTERRA France 2**, Mandelieu France

Sept. 26 XTERRA USA Championship, Ogden/Snowbasin, UT

October 25 XTERRA World Championship, Maui

* XTERRA European Tour** XTERRA European Tour event with full prize money and points. Not a National Championship.

Czech Japan

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2009 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP MOVES TO UTAHTEAM Unlimited, owners and producers of the XTERRAOff-Road Triathlon Series, and the Utah SportsCommission, the catalyst in unifying Utah’s sportscommunity and strengthening its presence in the globalsports marketplace, entered into an agreement to host theprestigious XTERRA USA Championship event in 2009.

The race will be held at Snowbasin Resort, a world-class skiand recreation destination and venue of the 2002 Olympicmen’s and women’s downhill, super G and combined races,and will include festivities in Ogden where the annualMountain to Metro Games unfold each September.

“Team Unlimited’s choice to host its USA NationalChampionship race in Utah is great news! We’re excited tohave yet another major sporting event come to our state,providing a world-class sporting event for sporting enthusi-asts and an economic boost to our state,” said UtahGovernor Jon M. Huntsman.

For the past three years Utah has hosted the XTERRAMountain Championship, one of the key regional U.S.events in the XTERRA America Tour, and also played hostto the XTERRA Winter World Championships in 2008 & ‘09.

“Expanding our partnership with TEAM Unlimited, fromhosting our first XTERRA trail series event to a regionalchampionship, and now to a national championship,continues to position Utah as a leader in Adventure/Actionsports. This event continues to highlight that sports are akey driver of economic impact and image building for theState of Utah”, said Jeff Robbins, president and CEO of theUtah Sports Commission.

The XTERRA USA Championship race, which had beenheld in Incline Village, Nevada for the past eight seasons,annually attracts amateur and professional athletes fromnearly every State in the Union and a dozen countries.

As the grand finale and last race in the XTERRA AmericaTour and with $80,000 in prize money for professionals,Utah can expect a significant increase in media exposureand economic impact by hosting the national championship.

Utah’s spectacular natural environment and the majesticWasatch mountain range provides an epic setting andchallenge for the biggest race of the season. The eventcombines a 1-mile swim (Pineview Reservoir) with a 20-mile

mountain bike ride that climbs more than 3,000 feet up toSnowbasin Resort and a 6-mile trail run.

“We could not be more excited to have the XTERRANational Championship moving to Ogden and being held ata world-class resort like Snowbasin. Our community hasembraced it fully because it showcases Ogden’s strengthsas the capital for high adventure recreation so well. Weintend to show the best off-road triathletes in the country anincredible course, along with a great time,” said OgdenMayor, Matthew Godfrey.

In addition to the championship race, which is for qualifiedathletes only, XTERRA will also host an open XTERRAcompetition that individuals and teams can enter withoutqualifying, the XTERRA Collegiate Nationals race, half-marathon “Xduro” trail run, kids races, Paul MitchellXTERRA K9 Challenge competition, free clinics taught bypro athletes, awards dinners, concerts, food festival, andmore.

The XTERRA USA Championship race will be filmed andedited into a one-hour special that will be seen across thecountry via national syndication starting in November of2009. In addition, Utah’s myriad outdoor recreationalpursuits will be featured exclusively in two half-hourXTERRA Adventure shows airing in syndication Maythrough October of each year. Combined, this three showtelevision package will be seen by more than six millionviewers nationwide.

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2009 XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Following an action-packed racing season that will span 15 countries withmore than 100 events, XTERRA will host its 14th XTERRA World Championshipin Maui on October 25th. A season-ending blow-out like no other, the WorldChampionship is the culmination of a worldwide series of races held in Saipan,Germany, New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Brazil, Japan, Austria, UnitedKingdom, France, Mexico, Malaysia, the Czech Republic and the U.S.

The race course, considered one of XTERRA's toughest and most grueling,will consist of a 1.5-kilometer roughwater swim at Makena Beach, a grueling30- kilometer mountain bike on the slopes of Haleakala, & an 11-kilometer trailrun.Access to this legendary course is permitted once a year - on race day.

Conditions change radically from year to year, diminishing the advantage torepeat competitors, and perpetuating the course's stature as among the mostintimidating in the series.

The maxed-out field is limited to 600 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.

Last year Ruben Ruzafa from Spain captured the men’s championship andJulie Dibens from the UK won the women’s crown for the second year in a row.A special prime, the Hawaiian Airlines Double, will pay $2,500 to the man and

woman 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. In 2008, Spain’s Eneko Llanos won the men’s double and Swiss’Sibylle Matter won the women’s double.

Ruben Ruzafa Julie Dibens

QUALIFYING FOR MAUI

Amateur athletes can qualify for theXTERRA World Championship byfinishing in one of the 34 qualifyingspots available at each World TourChampionship event or one of the 41qualifying spots (see below) at any ofthe eight XTERRA Cup Series races.There are also a limited number ofat-large slots available early in theyear and a special Hawaii qualifier atthe Mountainman on Oahu Aug. 9.

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 1 1 255-59 1 1 260+ NA 1 160-64 1 NA 165-69 1 NA 170+ 1 NA 1PC 3 3 6Total 23 18 41

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At the heart of XTERRA is the fundamental idea of puttingon great races in epic places with friendly faces. Prettysimple, really, but it’s a formula that has proven successfulover the years and that same philosophy is being used togrow the XTERRA Trail Run Series.

Now in its fifth year as a stand-alone set of races outsideof the off-road triathlon circuit, the XTERRA Trail Run Seriesboasts 50 runs in 16 states and several countries, givingrunners the opportunity to race their way around theworld�literally.

XTERRA’s main focus is on the off-road half-marathondistance trail run, what XTERRA calls an “Xduro”. Whenasked about the paradigm shift (XTERRA Trail Runs used tobe mostly 5km and 10km runs) Tom Kiely, CEO of XTERRA,explained that “after a decade of producing trail runs along-side our XTERRA off-road triathlons we learned that ouraudience wanted a bigger challenge than a 10k. What themarket told us was to create a series of half-marathons thathave a physical challenge parallel to that of a roadmarathon, but with Mother Nature along for the ride.”

Two big-time races, in truly stunning adventuredestinations, were added to the 2008 line up and are backin ‘09. The XTERRA Trail Running NationalChampionship returns to Bend, Oregon on September13 and the XTERRA Trail Running World Championshipis back at Kualoa Ranch on the Hawaiian Island of Oahuon December 6.

Not long ago Bend was named “America’s Best TrailRunning Town” by Outside Magazine, and with its widevariety of terrain, mild fall climate, endless miles of pristinetrails and a local community full of enthusiasm and supportfor the race, runners can expect a one-of-a-kind experienceat Nationals.

“The U.S. Trail Run Series is the fastest-growing segmentof XTERRA and the National Championship race is turninginto a really big deal,” said Kiely. “We think Bend is anamazing place to visit and explore, and an ideal venue forthe last race in the series.”

There are several regional series in the U.S. - SoCal,NorCal, Georgia, Virginia, Philly, South Carolina, NewEngland, and Tennessee – and each hosts between 3 and9 races through the course of the year. The winner of eachage group in each series earns free entry into the XTERRATrail Running National Championship race.

In Bend the championship event is an Xduro (21km/13.1mile), but the day-long running celebration will also featureraces of 10km and 5km distances, a festival/expo center forparticipants and spectators, K9 Challenge, and Paul

Mitchell cut-a-thon. While the race field will includecompetitors who have raced in other XTERRA events,participation is open to the general public.

Following Nationals, runners can say Aloha! Held theweekend prior to the Honolulu Marathon, the XTERRA TrailRunning World Championship will kick off the “greatestweek of running on Earth” for athletes from around theglobe. For competitive runners, $10,000 in prize money willbe awarded to the top male and female finishers and racersfrom Xduro events in South Africa, New Zealand, the CzechRepublic, Italy, and Japan are expected to come join in theadventure.The site at Kualoa Ranch on the northeastern side of Oahu

is nothing short of magical. Arguably the most stunninglandscape in Hawaii, the 4,000 acre working cattle ranchhas been the setting for major motion productions such asJurassic Park, Godzilla and LOST. From the steep mountaincliffs to the sparkling sea, the terrain varies from dense rain-forest to broad open valleys and from beautiful white sandbeaches to awesome verdant cliff faces.

This gathering of international trail runners is highlightedby the 21km Xduro but is accompanied by numerous eventsranging from shorter distance trail runs and kids’ races to anadventure walk for charity and family entertainment.

“XTERRA is thrilled with the growth of its Trail RunningSeries” said Janet Clark, President of TEAMUnlimited/XTERRA.

“XTERRA Trail Runs give runners an opportunity toexplore some wildly natural environments and challengeMother Nature’s diverse and unique offerings from roots torocks, to stream crossings and unexpected scenic vistas.”

For more details visit www.xterratrailrun.com.

XTERRA TRAIL RUNNING OVERVIEW

XTERRA Trail RunningNational Champion Max King in Bend, OR

2009 XTERRA TRAIL RUN SERIES SCHEDULEDate Race Location Distances – Series 1/10/09 XTERRA Boney Mountain Xduro Trail Run Newbury Park, CA 6/21km – SoCal Series #42/1/09 XTERRA Mission Gorge Trail Run San Diego, CA 5/15km – SoCal Series #52/28/09 XTERRA Thrill in the Hills Xduro Trail Run Winder, GA 21km – Georgia Series #32/28/09 XTERRA Seven Islands Trail Run Kodak, TN 10km – Tennessee Series #23/7/09 XTERRA Runnin’ the Rocks Trail Run Conyers, GA 10km – Georgia Series #43/14/09 XTERRA Forks of the River Trail Run Knoxville, TN 10km – Tennessee Series #33/22/09 XTERRA Black Mountain Trail Run San Diego, CA 5/15km – SoCal Series #63/28/09 XTERRA Chanoko Xduro Trail Run Granite Bay, CA 21km – NorCal Series #13/29/09 XTERRA South Africa Xduro Trail Run Albert Falls 21km – World Tour4/11/09 XTERRA Doug Harris Trail Run Clemson, SC 10km – South Carolina #14/18/09 XTERRA South Africa Xduro Trail Run Grabouw 21km – World Tour4/19/09 XTERRA Redwood Peak Trail Run Oakland, CA 5/15km – NorCal Series #24/19/09 XTERRA Trail Tromp Trail Race Ashland, VA 5/13km – Virginia Series #14/25/09 XTERRA Chicopee Woods Trail Run Gainesville, GA 10km – Georgia Series #54/26/09 XTERRA Muddy Moose Xduro Trail Run Wolfeboro, NH 6/22km – New England #15/6/09 XTERRA Warwick Park Revenge Trail Run Pottstown, PA 5km – Philly Series #15/9/09 XTERRA Malibu Creek Xduro Trail Run Malibu, CA 6/22km – SoCal Series #75/9/09 XTERRA Cinco in Mayo Trail Race Oilville, VA 8km – Virginia Series #25/20/09 XTERRA Hibernia Park Blast Trail Run Coatesville, PA 5km – Philly Series #25/24/09 XTERRA Oak Mountain Xduro Trail Run Pelham, AL 5/10/21km 5/30/09 XTERRA Paris Mountain Trails 15km Trail Run Greenville, SC 15km – South Carolina #25/30/09 XTERRA Italy Xduro Trail Run Berchida, Sardinia 5/21km – World Tour6/3/09 XTERRA Warwick Park Ruckus Trail Run Pottstown, PA 5km – Philly Series #36/7/09 XTERRA Deep South Trail Run Jackson, GA 15km – Georgia Series #66/13/09 XTERRA Marin Headlands Trail Run San Francisco, CA 6/21km – NorCal Series #36/13/09 XTERRA Richmond Xduro Trail Run Richmond, VA 10/21km – Virginia Series #36/17/09 XTERRA Hibernia Park Challenge Trail Run Coatesville, PA 8km – Philly Series #46/26/09 XTERRA Czech Trail Run Hluboké nad Vltavou 5/10km – World Tour6/28/09 XTERRA Silver Comet Trail Run Hiram, GA 10km – Georgia Series #77/11/09 XTERRA Sugarbush Xduro Trail Run Sugarbush, VT 20km – New England Series #27/19/09 XTERRA Bear Creek Xduro Trail Run Macungie, PA 10/21km – Philly Series #57/26/09 XTERRA Pig Trail Run Macon, GA 10km – Georgia Series #88/1/09 XTERRA Panther Creek Trail Run Morristown, TN 10km – Tennessee Series #48/8/09 XTERRA STOAKED Trail Run Hanover, NH 16km – New England Series #38/8/09 XTERRA Paris Mountain Trails 7km Trail Run Greenville, SC 7km – South Carolina #38/22/09 XTERRA Dillon Lake Trail Race Maidens, VA 15/30km – Virginia Series #48/22/09 Pure Austin Fitness XTERRA Emma Xduro Scramble Austin, TX 5/18km 8/22/09 XTERRA Lake Placid Trail Run Lake Placid, NY 5/10km8/23/09 XTERRA Rock Hawk Trail Run Eatonton, GA 5/21km – Georgia Series #99/1/09 XTERRA Japan Xduro Trail Run Marunuma 27km – World Tour9/5/09 XTERRA Onteora Trail Run Livingston Manor, NY 10km 9/13/09 XTERRA Trail Run National Championship Bend, OR 5/10/21km9/13/09 XTERRA Wildcat Gorge Trail Run Berkeley, CA 5/15km – NorCal Series #1 20109/26/09 XTERRA Wheeler Canyon Xduro Trail Run Ogden, UT 21km 9/27/09 XTERRA Bull Mountain Trail Run Dahlonega, GA 21km – Georgia Series #1 20109/27/09 XTERRA Point Mugu Xduro Trail Run Oxnard, CA 11/18km – SoCal Series #1 201010/3/09 XTERRA Marathon of Trail Races Colorado Springs, CO 5/21/42km – Colorado Series #110/3/09 XTERRA Fall Fitness Trail Run Buford, GA 5km – Georgia Series #2 201010/11/09 XTERRA Haw Ridge Xduro Trail Run Oak Ridge TN 21km – Tennessee Series #1 201010/24/09 XTERRA Makena Beach Trail Run Makena, Maui 5/10km 11/8/09 XTERRA Battle at Big Creek Trail Run Roswell, GA 7/15km – Georgia Series #3 201011/14/09 XTERRA Paris Mountain Trails 11km Trail Run Greenville SC 11km – SC Series #1 201011/26/09 XTERRA Topanga Turkey Trot Trail Run Topanga, CA 5/10/15km – SoCal Series #2 201011/29/09 XTERRA Victoria Bryant State Park Trail Run Royston, GA 10km – Georgia Series #4 201012/6/09 XTERRA Trail Run World Championship Oahu, HI 5/10/21km12/13/09 XTERRA Crystal Cove Trail Run Newport Coast, CA 5/15km – SoCal Series #3 2010

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN-UP FOR THE XTERRA TRAIL MIX NEWSLETTER VISIT� XTERRATRAILRUN.COM

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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."

THE XTERRA PLANETAt the finish line of the very first XTERRA race in 1996 it was clear that XTERRA was going to be more than just a one-off event. There was passion in the eyes of the competitors and an unwavering feeling that XTERRA was destined tobecome a lifestyle�a movement.

And look at what XTERRA has become�

- From that one race in 1996 to 100+ in 13 countries in a 12-year span including a 60-stop America Tour for amateursand a full-blown European Tour. XTERRA races can now be found on nearly every continent in the world.

- XTERRA initiated a series of camps across the U.S. to help prepare athletes to race and get them started towards anactive lifestyle. To that end, we offer up half-distance races for newcomers at our major events, plus the chance torace as part of a relay team. We also offer free XTERRA University clinics taught by our top pros.

- We dish out more than a quarter-million dollars in prize money to attract some of the world's leading multisportathletes and garner the attention of national and international media.

- We make champions. In the U.S. off-road triathlon series alone we recognize close to 200 amateur regionalchampions and 24 amateur national champions, plus relay team and collegiate national champs, XTERRA Trail RunSeries, National and World Champs, and even XTERRA Winter World Champions.

- We get kids involved with the XTERRA Kids Zone, a free schedule of events with running and bike races, obstaclecourses, and other fun games. The notion is to get kids outdoors and active.

- We put the lifestyle on display for millions to see with XTERRA TV and XTERRA.TV. Dozens of adventure themedshows reach into homes all over the world with inspiring images of fun activities in great places. Our very own 24/7web TV network, www.xterra.tv, allows viewers to watch our shows on demand for free.

- We became consumer friendly. First with XTERRA Gear - equipment designed for rugged competition. Then, withraces in more than a dozen countries and nearly every state in the U.S., we knew traveling was part of the game sowe selected Travelocity to power XTERRA Travel on our website.

- With the XTERRA Foundation - we gave XTERRA heart. The XTERRA Foundation is a non-profit specificallydesigned to provide educational opportunities for at-risk kids.

- We've opened the doors for runners with the XTERRA Trail Running Series. This year there are more than 50 5km,10km, and 21km runs reaching into 15 U.S. States and several countries - providing more chances to participate in thehealthy, active, outdoors lifestyle. Last year we hosted the inaugural XTERRA Trail Running World Championship - a21km “Xduro”, which will return to the island of Oahu and Kualoa Ranch this year on December 6, 2009.

- We launched the XTERRA Eco Team to protect and preserve the areas we race in, and give back to thecommunities that host us.

- XTERRA brand licensees have introduced bicycling accessories and XTERRA exercise equipment, XTERRAfootwear is widely available with revolutionary designed trail runners, and XTERRA Wetsuits continues to increase itsmarket share of the wetsuit category.

- And, XTERRA is just 13 years old...

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Lightweight XTERRA Shoes Designed to Help Athletes

Stalk Their On-Course Prey

TJ Gray and Ashley Brown — designers of XTERRA’s new

line of footwear and apparel — stood at the finish line of the

XTERRA World Championship in Maui in October 2008.

While many of the competitors lay in bed the night before

counting sheep in anticipation of the race, that afternoon

Gray and Brown were counting shoes.

Road shoe, road shoe, road shoe. As athletes poured

down from the lower slopes of Mount Haleakala from their

nearly seven-mile trail run over roots, rocks and ravines,

Gray and Brown couldn’t believe their eyes.

“Maybe one in 100 was a trail runner,” said Brown, who

along with partner Gray have also developed shoes for

Nike, adidas and Salomon. “They were all sacrificing sta-

bility for less weight.”

They returned to the drawing board, determined to make

XTERRA the lightest — but still, most stable — trail running

shoe on the market. With four months until the launch of the

shoes at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City,

designs were tweaked, materials tested — including a

unique combination of lighter blown rubber in the forefoot

and a heavier high-abrasion carbon rubber in the heel.

But their biggest scientific sport discovery was yet to come.

After much trial and error in their New Hampshire lab, a

molding model never before seen in the category was

created. Gone was a traditional glued-together midsole,

replaced by a dual-injected, dual-density EVA made of two

layers — the top soft, the bottom harder — giving comfort

and stability while taking away weight.

The result: an eco-friendly design that’s one of the lightest

trail runners ever, weighing in at less than 10.5 ounces for

men, 9.5 for women.

With the weight issue solved, multi-sport competitors Gray

and Brown began to research every movement taken on a

trail — the footplant and lateral pushoff around a 90-degree

directional path change, the flexed-footed jump over water,

the balanced gripped-toe run across a log.

As they were going for a timed run in the woods near their

studios — furiously passing each other, taking turns as the

lead — the big-picture design inspiration for XTERRA’s new

footwear line came: a big-cat predator’s paw.

“Chasing its prey, a big cat grips into the earth — digging

into loose gravel, dirt, gaining time and distance on every

step, every leap,” said Gray, a former collegiate decathlete

at Syracuse.

“The outer part of their foot acts like a traction pad,” he

continued. “It’s from there that we came up with XTERRA’s

unique outsole lug concept.”

The concept’s name: WILDTred. According to Gray and

Brown, its carved claw-like perimeter lug design forms

independent touch pads from forefoot to heel with deep flex

zones for controlled, wrap-around grip. They also noted the

lugs are higher than the shoe bottom’s concave center,

helping it act as its front and rear suspension while creating

a larger surface area.

“With the cat’s paw, we liked the symbolism of man’s

co-existence with all things found in the environment, said

Brown. “We adapt to our surroundings, whether it be

animal, plant or any of nature’s elements.

Continued Brown: “The thought behind XTERRA’s new line

is that the outdoors are no longer to be conquered; they’re

to be connected with.”

XTERRA’s footwear launch includes five styles: trail

runner, trail trainer, ultra trainer, performance sandal, and

performance slide.

For more information on the product — or what retailers

are carrying XTERRA — multisport athletes can go to

www.xterrafootwear.com

XTERRAGEAR.COM NEWS

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TEAM UNLIMITEDTEAM Unlimited is a Hawaii-based television events and marketing company,founded in 1988. It owns and produces XTERRA, and in 2009 there will be more than100 off-road triathlon events held in 13 countries. It all started with 123 competitorsone afternoon in Maui, and has since evolved into the most prestigious off-roadmultisport race in the world. There are 30,000+ competitors, ages 13-71, from all 50states and more than 40 countries competing in XTERRA events. TEAM Unlimitedalso produces a 50-race worldwide Trail Running Series with National and WorldChampionship races, the XTERRA Winter World Championship, and more than adozen TV shows each year are produced by TEAM TV.

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.2009: More than 100 XTERRA off-road triathlon races and 50+ XTERRA Trail Runs

TEAM TV

Since 1990 TEAM TVhas produced nearly300 television shows

resulting in threeregional Emmy’s and39 Telly Awards for

production excellence.

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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 World 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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