May 2009 Xterra West Cup Championship (Olympic Distance)

In May of 2009 I did the Xterra West Cup Championship which was located in Lake Las Vegas. This year I dedicated myself to do the full Olympic size to compete in the point series (1 mile swim, 22 mile mtn. bike, 10K trail run). Chris drove down and raced with me, the race was difficult with loose rocks and steep climbs. I ended up in 3rd place in my age group.

Abbie and I early in the morning before the race

Coming out of the water

Start of the never ending mtn. bike a lot of climbing

Start of the run

Me at the finish line!

Chris at the finish line

2008 Races

In 2008 I signed up for an Xterra Off-Road Triathlon which was held at Snowbasin Ski Resort, I did the race with my Brother-in-law. We both signed up for the Sport distance which is half the Olympic size. I loved the atmosphere of the race which led me to sign up for the Lake Tahoe Xterra which was in the fall of 2008. They cancelled the swim due to five foot swells on Lake Tahoe and by the time we got to the top of the mountain biking section the weather dropped to around 30 degrees with a thin layer of snow. I entered this race with Chris Castelli, and Weston Ridd. This was a perfect way to end the season eager to start 2009.

Ogden 2008 Xterra (Sport: 1/2 mile swim, 13 mile mtn. bike, 5K trail run)

Wes & I wondering what we got ourselves into

Starting my first swim at the Ogden Xterrra

Lake Tahoe 2008 Xterra(Sport: 1 mile sprint, 22 mile mtn. bike, 5K trail run)

We had a mile sprint at the start of the race due to the waves on Lake Tahoe

Wes coming off the mtn.

Myself coming off the mtn.

Chris coming off the mtn.

(left to right)

Chris, Michael, & Wes celebrating our finish in Nevada!

The Starting Line!

I love to hear the gun go off every time I start a race. I can't describe the drive it gives me to compete, and finish. Abbie and I were talking about the races we have done and want to compile a history of our hobby. Feel free to stop on by anytime you want.