I cannot believe we are already through the first few weeks of January and moving with full steam into the new year.

The Madison Multisport team is ‘back in the saddle’ and training to reach their 2009 goals.  An exciting year of training and racing events awaits.  In this pre-season time, we have our goals set on some great local running events; including the Shamrock Shuffle, Monona 20K, Madison Marathon, and CrazyLegs Classic.  Most of us will start out the year with the local season opener, the Lake Mills Triathlon (sprint) and also our backyard favorite, the Verona Triterium Triathlon.  We have claimed “The Door County Triathlon” as our team destination race with teammates in both the sprint and half-ironman events.  We’ll be looking to wrap up our season at Ironman Wisconsin, the Devil’s Challenge Triathlon, or a fall marathon challenge.

In addition to our Madison Multisport Team training, we are offering a number of clinics and events in our community.  Check out our FREE Race Preview Clinics, Open Water Swim Training, and new this year, Women’s Only Triathlon Clinics at the Madison Trek Store.

It is going to be an exciting and successful season for the Madison Multisport Team.  We hope you will check in often and join us on our journey as we pursue our goals with passion. 

Devil’s Challenge Triathlon
¼ mile swim, 15 mile bike, 3 mile runThree MM teammates capped off their season with great success at beautiful Devil’s Lake State Park this past weekend.

Christian G – Living proof that hard work does pay off, CG raced to a 13 minute PR in this event. He was 6th out of the water and placed in the top 20% in his division.

Ed P – Fast Eddie claimed the top spot in every single aspect of his age group. His speedy swim-bike-run launched him to the top spot on the podium.

Ben P – The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…. Ben came out of the water 1st, posted the 2nd fastest bike split, and held on with a solid 5k to claim 1st place in his division.

Ironman Wisconsin – September 7, 2008 was an exciting day for the entire MM crew. 10 teammates raced; 5 newbies and 5 veterans of the IM distance. Nine teammates were able to achieve their finish line goals and one, ending up in the ER, will be back next year for some unfinished business. Congrats to all our athletes for your amazing achievement and for showing the rest of us what it looks like to pursue your goals with passion. And thanks to the rest of the team for your endless support as volunteers and cheerleaders throughout the day. I think all our Ironman teammates agree that they couldn’t have done it without your support.

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It was a sort-of practice run for the Ironman swim as 6 of our Ironman hopeful teammates participated in the Masters Nationals Open Water Swim Race on Saturday.  The course was set up just like the Ironman course will be in two weeks time.  And the mass start event was great practice for what they might meet on race day.  Everyone did great, many exceeding their expectations and all were back onto dry land in under 1:35.  They are ready for Ironman.

Charlie R – 2^nd in his age group and 13^th overall male finisher
Nick W – 1^st in his age group and 18^th overall male finisher
Dotty R – 1^st in her age group and 18^th overall female finisher
Dennis H – 4^th in his age group and 24^th overall male finisher
Karen D – 4^th in her age group and 30^th overall female finisher
Jen B – 3^rd in her age group and 34^th overall female finisher

What a crew!  Way to go, team!

Another big weekend of training and racing for the MM team!  

Waupaca Triathlon – August 16, 2008
1/2 mile swim, 20 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
Christian G – Another podium finish for this rookie… he posted THE fastest bike split, the 3rd fastest swim, and came home with a solid run to place 3rd in his age division.  

Pleasant Prairie Triathlon – August 17, 2008
1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run
Paul T – Another successful race result for the books… placing TOP 10 in this highly competitive race.  Paul blasted the swim and bike to launch him into the heat of the competition and finished the day with a solid 10th place in his age group.   

Devils Lake and the full 112 It was an epic weekend of training for many of the MM team.  On Saturday, Carolyn, Charlie, Dennis, Dotty, Ed, Karen and JenRN all swam the 2.5 miles across Devil’s Lake.  On Sunday, most of them followed that up by riding the full 112 miles of the Ironman Wisconsin bike course.  This team is ready for September 7 and to claim their goal of the IM finish line.   

Team, let’s keep this season rollin’!

Members of the MM team traveled all over the state this weekend to compete in a variety of events. One again, they displayed their team spirit and mental toughness in some challenging events.

Ripon Medical Center Triathlon – August, 2, 2008
1.5 K swim, 24 mile bike, 10 K run

Renee H – In her first attempt at the longer Olympic distance, Renee was a rocket from the start, posting the 3rd fastest swim split of all female participants. A swift bike-run combo carried her right onto the podium, placing 2nd in her division.

Carolyn P – Also covering the Olympic distance for the first time, Carolyn likely had one of the best races of her triathlon career. She posted THE fastest swim split of the day, came in 4th in her age group, and blasted under her projected time goal.

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July 20 – A Weekend to Remember

Racine ½ Ironman – 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run

Paul T – Our solo representative in Racine, Tino raced his best to represent. He posted a solid swim, a wicked fast bike, and challenging run to cross the line with nothing left in the tank. He left it all out on the race course and still beamed a smile at the finish line.

Door County ½ Ironman – 1.2 mile swim, 56.3 mile bike, 13.1 mile run

Nick W – In his first triathlon of this distance, Nick surprised even himself with a consistent swim-bike-run trifecta, launching him into the top 100 overall and 13th in his age group.

Craig P – The MM champion of the day, Craig covered the ½ IM distance in just over 5 hours. He posted the 4th best bike split to claim 5th in his division.

Scott M – He had the best fan support out there with son Noah sharing smiles and high-fives. Scott showed no weakness at this distance, posting the 9th fastest swim and 10th fastest run to crack the top 10 in his age group.

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Madison Multisport tops the results page at the Lifetime Fitness and Pardeeville Triathlons. 

Lifetime Fitness Triathlon, Minneapolis, MN – July 12, 20008

Sprint Distance – .4 mile swim, 15 mile bike, 3 mile run

Erin W – In just her 2nd triathlon to date, this rising rookie pushed herself right into the top 20% in her division (12th place), posting the 11th fastest bike split and running sub 9min/mile to the finish line.

Olympic Distance – 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run

Karen D – She might consider calling this her ‘home course’ as she returns year after year, racing with many of the best athletes in the country. KD rode a blazing fast, 4th place, bike split and used 2 swift transitions to claim 5th in her age group.

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THe MM team was outstanding at a couple great events at the end of June, just check out these results!

 Rockin’ Rookie Run – June 22, 2008

 Christian G – Is learning to say “I love to run” and maybe even mean it. Coming in 13th overall and 5th in his age group might help with the convincing.

 Ed P – Following a tough training day on Saturday, Ed once again put it all out on the course, coming in 2nd in his division.

 Bill M – Coming off his ‘red shirt’ season, Bill raced right into 2nd place in his division and felt great to be on the racing scene again.

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It was a ‘mental toughness’ weekend of training and racing in Wisconsin .  High winds, torrential downpours, and even thunder and lightning challenged the deep hearted survivors of the MM team.  Check out these results…are you this tough?  

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