Archive for August 2009
Images from The Chicago Triathlon
I wish it was possible for everyone to have a Media Pass and see the Chicago Triathlon the way I was allowed to see it, it was an amazing experience. The conversations of the athletes, the looks on their faces as they swam, biked, ran and celebrated. The volunteers, organizers, announcers, sponsors all working insane... Read more »
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August 31, 2009 at 1:53 pm
August 31, 2009 at 1:53 pm
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Matt Reed and Sarah Haskins win big in Chicago.
Sarah Haskins wins big in Chicago Matt Reed Celebrates a big win in the Windy City. TOP FEMALE FINISHERS CHICAGO TRIATHLON 2009. 1. Sarah Haskins-1:59:482. Sarah Groff- 2:00:233. Becky Lavelle-2:02:454. Rebeccah Wassner-2:04:115. Jenna Shoemaker- 2:07:316. Laurel Wasser- 2:08:387. Kerry Spearing- 2:11:058. Emily Cocks- 2:12:009. Jocelyn Petrella- 2:13:3910. Heather Leiggi – 2:16:44 TOP MALE FINISHERS CHICAGO... Read more »
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August 31, 2009 at 11:17 am
August 31, 2009 at 11:17 am
Free Recovery Lunch On Tuesday.
You raced, you worked hard, now treat yourself to something yummy... Read more »
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August 31, 2009 at 10:01 am
August 31, 2009 at 10:01 am
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Reed Wins In Chicago. Potts Taken To Hospital After Crash.
After 9000 athletes entered and exited Lake Michigan the main event was set to start on Sunday at the Chicago Triathlon, the professionals race. All morning long the announcers touted the “battle between Andy Potts and Matt Reed,” two of the top triathletes in the nation. After taking first at the Steelhead Triathlon earlier this month... Read more »
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August 30, 2009 at 6:25 pm
August 30, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Chicago Triathlon Odds- Just in Case You Were Wondering?
By Timothy Carlson- Slowtwitch.com Tim Carlson is a triathlon veteran and reporter for Slowtwitch.com, where they broke down the odds for the race on Sunday. Timothy Carlson’s Odds Men Photo Courtesy Slowtwitch.com Andy Potts (Colorado Springs, CO) 3-1Potts is in the mid-season groove now after a long course win at Timberman 70.3. And with Bennett... Read more »
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August 29, 2009 at 8:49 am
August 29, 2009 at 8:49 am
5 Questions With Olympian Hunter Kemper
Olympic Triathlete Hunter Kemper was at the Chicago at the Triathlon Expo. despite the fact that he is working through a nagging back injury, he is in town to support his fellow athletes. Hunter Kemper “Backs The Bid!” 1. Do you “Back The Bid?”Hunter- Absolutely! It’s been too long since we have had a Summer... Read more »
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August 29, 2009 at 8:34 am
August 29, 2009 at 8:34 am
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More from the Chicago Triathlon Expo.
Once you get past the lines and the check in process, the Chicago Triathlon Expo. is like a great big party. Half the fun of the expo. is checking out the cool toys, technology, clothes old friends and occasional Olympian. Here are some more shots of our friends sharing the Chicagonow.com love and Backing The... Read more »
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August 28, 2009 at 8:16 pm
August 28, 2009 at 8:16 pm
The Chicago Triathlon Is Officially Open For Business
First Athletes In Line Ready… Be Nice To The Volunteers, they are…volunteering. Set Go. Outside the doors nervous athletes lined up eager to get their race packets. Local Hero Melissa Stockwell Inside the doors, sponsors and volunteers hurried and scurried to get all the last minute details together. Girl Power! New Triathlete Shows Her Chicagonow... Read more »
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August 28, 2009 at 3:48 pm
August 28, 2009 at 3:48 pm
5 Questions For Olympic Hopeful Jenna Shoemaker
Jenna is in Chicago for the Triathlon, we had the chance to catch up with her and ask her 5 questions. 1. Do you “Back The Bid?” Jenna- “Yes.” 2. Why?Jenna- Chicago is an iconic city, it’s beautiful, has a great sports community. The fans and athletes are some the best in the country. This... Read more »
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August 28, 2009 at 9:50 am
August 28, 2009 at 9:50 am
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Hello!!! Is anybody out there? Part #2
Believe it or not yesterdays article raised a few feathers! The bottom line is the papers do a horrible job covering endurance sports, there are Olympians walking the streets alone, when we should be parading them around to “Back The Bid.“ However, we did hear back from the sports guys at the Tribune and they... Read more »
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August 27, 2009 at 2:01 pm
August 27, 2009 at 2:01 pm
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