| EVENT DATE | EVENT TIME | MANAGING ATHLETES |
| Wed, 5/23 | 7-9pm | Mary Scholten, Jeremy Ramsey |
| Wed, 6/13 | 7-9pm | Jon Robichaud, Olivia Syptak |
| Thurs, 7/12 | 7-9pm | John Lloyd, Amy Gray |
| Sat, 3/31 | 11am-2pm | Denny Farrell, Wendy Mader |
| Sat, 6/16 | 7am - 10am | Bill Swearingen, Hank Pool |
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Retail Appearances
| STORE | ADDRESS | CITY | ST | PHONE | CONTACT | EVENT DATE | EVENT TIME | MANAGING ATHLETES |
| | | | CO | 303.424.3221 | Jonny | Wed, 5/23 | 7-9pm | Mary Scholten, Jeremy Ramsey |
| | | | CO | 303.424.3221 | Jonny | Wed, 6/13 | 7-9pm | Jon Robichaud, Olivia Syptak |
| | | | CO | 303.424.3221 | Jonny | Thurs, 7/12 | 7-9pm | John Lloyd, Amy Gray |
| Runners Roost | | | CO | 303-759-3015 x 13 | Dennis | Sat, 3/31 | 11am-2pm | Denny Farrell, Wendy Mader |
| | | | CO | 303-759-3015 x 13 | Dennis | Sat, 6/16 | 7am - 10am | Bill Swearingen, Hank Pool |
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Wildflower 2007
It was another great weekend for a RACE. Well every weekend is a great weekend for a race if you ask me. This time around it happened to be the 25th Anniversary Wildflower Triathlon at Lake San Antonio, CA.
To my amassment no major issues flying into CA and getting the rental car! Have to love flying mid-week and not hitting the crazy traffic at airports with all those people who seem to NEVER fly. Sorry to those who don’t know the TSA rules. I fly to much for work I guess.
Back to the race and story at hand. The build up prior to Saturday long Course was good. Nice easy swim with new Zenith Wetsuit from Zootsports and a small shake out run and bike with my traveling friends. Everything was in working order and good to go. The night before the race (camping in a tent of course, only way to race wildflower, NOT) I slept the minimal amount needed for a race, due to turkeys, dear and other noises in the area. Part of the fun right? Being one with nature? So they say.
Race day is upon us and transmission was filing up fast and furious. The line for the Honey Bucket was long and not moving, sort of like sitting on route 36 here in Colorado if there is a snow flake falling. Good thing I was up early and a handful of firsts into TCB.
The swim great and I felt comfortable with my stroke and pace, given the tremendous headwind and chop we faced on the backstretch towards the exit. (sustained winds of 20-25mph the whole race). I exited the water at 30:03. Very pleased and right on pace for a race I was using as a training tool for IM-CDA.
The bike leg at Wildflower is known as a killer if you haven’t been there. Rolling hills and steady steep climbs at mile 1 and mile 47. Mile 47 is called “Nasty Grade” for good reason. 2 miles of climbing at 8% with a peak of 10% right at the end. With no-tailwind it was a great climb. Polar was also on course at this point of the race taking racers Heart Rates which was very cool to see. Due to the wind I held back a little on the bike but still had a great 2:50 ride on a hard course that is NOT forgiving at all.
The run portion is much of the same, some dirt trails along the lakefront, and through the campgrounds. Everything was moving along smoothly until around mile 4 when I chose to push the pace a little when I saw an fellow age grouper pace me. This proved to be not the wisest move. As I surged to pass him up a steady 1 mile hill climb, I felt a tightness in my left hamstring. I pulled over, stretched it and all seemed to be ok. Not so much as I tried to steady out my pace to the peak of the hill. As I reached the top it knotted up on me and then I could feel it start to pull. This is the worst feeling one can get, 4 miles into a race with 9 to go. A tweaked hamstring! Ouch. I tried to get medical to the aidsation to wrap it up. A NO-GO. I’d be DNF’d if they arrived. So my option was to forge ahead and make this a mental race (great preparation for Ironman Coeur D’Alene). I will not want to DNF at this race as my family will all be there and I have 17 hours to finish at the very worst. Right? The remainder of the 9 miles I walk/ran/hobbiled to finish line in 6:05:54. A very long, windy, hot, dry day for sure. Not one for the record books but for a mental achievement yes!
Along the run, a few other Team Polar Athletes passed me and gave words of encouragement to keep going, keep it up and such. A thanks to them for their words and for a great race they seemed to have.
Now the hamstring is feeling great thanks to my Chiropractor’s magic hands and care, so I’m looking forward to the rest of the season as it seems that more then half is behind me. Look forward to seeing you at some races soon during the season.
To my amassment no major issues flying into CA and getting the rental car! Have to love flying mid-week and not hitting the crazy traffic at airports with all those people who seem to NEVER fly. Sorry to those who don’t know the TSA rules. I fly to much for work I guess.
Back to the race and story at hand. The build up prior to Saturday long Course was good. Nice easy swim with new Zenith Wetsuit from Zootsports and a small shake out run and bike with my traveling friends. Everything was in working order and good to go. The night before the race (camping in a tent of course, only way to race wildflower, NOT) I slept the minimal amount needed for a race, due to turkeys, dear and other noises in the area. Part of the fun right? Being one with nature? So they say.
Race day is upon us and transmission was filing up fast and furious. The line for the Honey Bucket was long and not moving, sort of like sitting on route 36 here in Colorado if there is a snow flake falling. Good thing I was up early and a handful of firsts into TCB.
The swim great and I felt comfortable with my stroke and pace, given the tremendous headwind and chop we faced on the backstretch towards the exit. (sustained winds of 20-25mph the whole race). I exited the water at 30:03. Very pleased and right on pace for a race I was using as a training tool for IM-CDA.
The bike leg at Wildflower is known as a killer if you haven’t been there. Rolling hills and steady steep climbs at mile 1 and mile 47. Mile 47 is called “Nasty Grade” for good reason. 2 miles of climbing at 8% with a peak of 10% right at the end. With no-tailwind it was a great climb. Polar was also on course at this point of the race taking racers Heart Rates which was very cool to see. Due to the wind I held back a little on the bike but still had a great 2:50 ride on a hard course that is NOT forgiving at all.
The run portion is much of the same, some dirt trails along the lakefront, and through the campgrounds. Everything was moving along smoothly until around mile 4 when I chose to push the pace a little when I saw an fellow age grouper pace me. This proved to be not the wisest move. As I surged to pass him up a steady 1 mile hill climb, I felt a tightness in my left hamstring. I pulled over, stretched it and all seemed to be ok. Not so much as I tried to steady out my pace to the peak of the hill. As I reached the top it knotted up on me and then I could feel it start to pull. This is the worst feeling one can get, 4 miles into a race with 9 to go. A tweaked hamstring! Ouch. I tried to get medical to the aidsation to wrap it up. A NO-GO. I’d be DNF’d if they arrived. So my option was to forge ahead and make this a mental race (great preparation for Ironman Coeur D’Alene). I will not want to DNF at this race as my family will all be there and I have 17 hours to finish at the very worst. Right? The remainder of the 9 miles I walk/ran/hobbiled to finish line in 6:05:54. A very long, windy, hot, dry day for sure. Not one for the record books but for a mental achievement yes!
Along the run, a few other Team Polar Athletes passed me and gave words of encouragement to keep going, keep it up and such. A thanks to them for their words and for a great race they seemed to have.
Now the hamstring is feeling great thanks to my Chiropractor’s magic hands and care, so I’m looking forward to the rest of the season as it seems that more then half is behind me. Look forward to seeing you at some races soon during the season.
cheers, Jon R.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Team Denvers Race Schedule-Quick Reference
| Amy Gray-Smith | ||||
| May 20 | Colfax Marathon | Denver, CO | ||
| June 16 | XTERRA Buffalo Creek | Bailey, CO | ||
| July 22 | 5340 Sports Boulder Peak | Boulder, CO | ||
| August 4 | Copper Triangle | Frisco, CO | ||
| August 19 | Rattlesnake | Aurora, CO | ||
| Sept. 16 | Harvest Moon | Aurora, CO | ||
| Bill Swearingen | ||||
| June 2 | HRCA Tune Up Sprint | Highlands Ranch, CO | ||
| June 12 | Dip and Dash Aqauthon | Aurora, CO | ||
| June 17 | 5340 Sprint Triathlon | Boulder, CO | ||
| June 30 | Age Group Nationals | Portland, OR | ||
| July 22 | Boulder Peak Triathlon | Boulder, CO | ||
| August 4 | Colorado State Games | Steamboat Springs, CO | ||
| October | Denver Marathon | Denver, CO | ||
| Denny Farrell | ||||
| February 17 | Chilly Cheeks Duathlon | Denver, CO | ||
| April 1 | Platte River ½ Marathon | Denver, CO | 34th in Age | |
| June 17 | 5340 Sprint | Boulder, CO | ||
| June 30 | Loveland Lake to Lake | Loveland, CO | ||
| August 8 | Vineman | Santa Rosa, CA | ||
| Sept. 16 | Harvest Moon | Aurora, CO | ||
| Hank Pool | ||||
| May 6 | St. Croix 70.3 Ironman | St. Croix, US . Virgin Islands | ||
| May 28 | Bolder Boulder | Boulder, CO | ||
| June 9 | Basil Doc’s Sprint Tri | Denver, CO | ||
| June 17 | 5430 Sprint Tri | Boulder, CO | ||
| June 30 | Lake to Lake Tri | Loveland, CO | ||
| July 22 | Ironman Lake Placid | Lake Placid, NY | ||
| Sept. 16 | Harvest Moon ½ Ironman | Aurora, CO | ||
| Jeremy Ramsey | ||||
| April 4 | Ford Ironman Arizona | Tempe, AZ | 30 in Age | |
| June 9 | Big Sky Duathlon | Bennett, CO | ||
| June 17 | 5430 Sprint | Boulder, CO | ||
| July 22 | Boulder Peak Triathlon | Boulder, CO | ||
| August 12 | 5430 Half Ironman | Boulder, CO | ||
| October 13 | Ironman World Championships (pending qualification) | Kona, HI | ||
| John Lloyd | ||||
| April 1 | Platte River Half Marathon | Denver, CO | 5th in Age | |
| April 22 | Belleview Chiropractic 5K | Greenwood Village, CO | ||
| May 19 | Littlefoot Tri | Morrison, CO | ||
| June 30 | Lake to Lake | Loveland, CO | ||
| July 22 | Ironman Lake Placid | Lake Placid, NY | ||
| August 26 | Ironman Louisville, Louisville, KY | |||
| October 13 | Kona Hawaii Ironman | Kona, HI | ||
| Sept. 16 | Harvest Moon | Aurora, CA | ||
| Apr. - June | Cherry Creek Time Trials | Denver, CO | ||
| Jon Robichaud | ||||
| February 17 | Chilly Cheeks | Denver, CO | 10th in Age | |
| March 17 | St. Paddy Day | Denver, CO | 30th in Age | |
| April 29 | Cherry Creek Sneak 5 Miler | Denver, CO | 101 in Age | |
| May 4 | Wildflower long course | Lake San Antonio, CA | ||
| May 28 | Boulder Boulder | Boulder, CO | ||
| June 7 | Elephant Rock Ride 100miles | Castle Rock, CO | ||
| June 24 | Ironman Coeur D’Alene | Coeur D’Alene, ID | ||
| August 4 | Copper Triangle 80 mile ride | Copper Mountain, CO | ||
| Sept. 1-23 | Ride across America | Berkley, CA to Washington, DC | ||
| Mary Scholten | ||||
| March 17 | Canyonlands Half Marathon | Moab, UT | 122 in Age | |
| April 1 | Platte River Trail Half Marathon | Denver, CO | 239 in Age | |
| July 12 | Danskin Triathlon | Denver, CO | ||
| July 22 | Vineman Half Iron | Sonoma County, CA | ||
| August 11 | George Town /Idaho Springs Half Marathon | Georgetown, CO | ||
| October 14 | Denver Marathon | Denver, CO | ||
| Olivia Syptak | ||||
| March 31 | Charlottesville 10 Miler | Charlottesville, VA | 6th in Age | |
| June 24 | Buffalo Springs Lake Triathlon 70.3 | Lubbock, TX | ||
| July 27 | Boulder Peak Triathlon | Boulder, CO | ||
| August 12 | 5340 Long Course Triathlon | Boulder, CO | ||
| Sept. 16 | Harvest Moon Triathlon | Aurora, CO | ||
| October 14 | Denver Half Marathon | Denver, CO | ||
| Wendy Mader | ||||
| April 15 | IM Arizona | Tempe, AZ | 3rd in Age | |
| May 20 | Fort Collins Club Triathlon | Fort Collins, CO | ||
| June 17 | Boulder Sprint Distance | Boulder, CO | ||
| July 22 | Boulder Peak | Boulder, CO | ||
| August 7 | 540 Long Course | Boulder, CO | ||
| June 30 | Age Group Nationals | Portland, OR | ||
| October 13 | Hawaii Ironman Worlds | Kona, Ha |
Marys article in Rocky Mountain Sports
Polar Sponsors Local Athletes and Provides Free
Heart Rate Monitor Demos for Running Groups
In an effort to promote fitness and support local athletes, Polar USA, the number one maker of heart rate monitors, has sponsored ten Colorado amateur athletes as Team Polar for the 2007 season. At the heart of the initiative is a peer-to-peer influencer strategy that allows athletes to serve as fitness ambassadors in their local community.
Mary Scholten is one of the Denver athletes chosen by Polar. “I feel strongly about encouraging everyone to include fitness in their lifestyle regardless of age, weight or ability. The fact that Polar makes a top-of-the-line fitness product makes me proud to be sponsored by them.” Team Polar will have demo units available at Wheat Ridge Cyclery on July 12th.
Polar is dedicated to providing leading technology that delivers valuable feedback information to help users gain a better understanding of their bodies and their overall fitness levels.
By using your heart rate to establish “Target Zones” an athlete can monitor his or her training intensity to accomplish specific fitness goals. A Target Zone is a heart rate range that guides your workout by keeping your intensity between an upper and lower heart rate limit. There are various target zones that are suggested for an individual to follow that correspond with a specific exercise goal, i.e.: Improved Fitness Zone is 70-80% of max heart rate.
By educating the community on how to use heart rate as an effective fitness guide, Team Polar hopes to help create a healthier Colorado. If your training club would like a free demonstration of Polar hear rate monitors, please write to Mary Scholten at cont2rary@yahoo.com.
Fire Hydrate 5k
Congrats Hank on your performance at St. Croix.
I ran my first 5k in over a year, I saw my maximum heart rate 190, lost a bit of fitness in the past month since IM AZ, need to begin my speed work, you dont get faster training for an IM.
-Wendy
I ran my first 5k in over a year, I saw my maximum heart rate 190, lost a bit of fitness in the past month since IM AZ, need to begin my speed work, you dont get faster training for an IM.
-Wendy
Polar in St. Croix Race Report
It was an early morning in St. Croix, up at 3:30 for some breakfast and coffee (a few cups of black coffee and a little oatmeal) The transition opens at 5am and we were there about 5:10, I got a great spot on the rack and started getting ready. It was already about 82deg. and very humid.
The Swim: The swim starts with a warm up swim over to a little island that has a nice sandy beach about 300m off the main island. The pro Men go first then the women and then the AG's. I am in the second wave to start. I had a great start and get around the first buoy in 3rd and stay on the guys feet. He has a good pace and I decide not to push it and just sit in. I came out of the water 3rd with a swim of 28:40 (1:27/100m)
The Bike: The bike course is very difficult to say the least. It starts with a hilly 8 mile loop back through town and then out to the other side of the island. At mile 20 came the hill they call "the beast" and rightfully so. I could stay seated on a few little sections but for the most part it was everything you had to just keep moving. It is a little less than a mile long and peaks out at 21% with the inside of the corners at 27%. A lot of people get off and walk. I was able to take it easy and felt pretty good over the top. The course then turns to the south side of the island that is constant rollers and is exposed and windy. I got into a good rhythm and kept it rolling. A few more hills and back into town 2:45:02 (20.4mph) There were only 2 bikes in my AG racks. It turns out the 2 guys who beat me on the swim didn't finish the race, they didn't even start the bike?
The Bike: The bike course is very difficult to say the least. It starts with a hilly 8 mile loop back through town and then out to the other side of the island. At mile 20 came the hill they call "the beast" and rightfully so. I could stay seated on a few little sections but for the most part it was everything you had to just keep moving. It is a little less than a mile long and peaks out at 21% with the inside of the corners at 27%. A lot of people get off and walk. I was able to take it easy and felt pretty good over the top. The course then turns to the south side of the island that is constant rollers and is exposed and windy. I got into a good rhythm and kept it rolling. A few more hills and back into town 2:45:02 (20.4mph) There were only 2 bikes in my AG racks. It turns out the 2 guys who beat me on the swim didn't finish the race, they didn't even start the bike?
The Run: The run course is very hilly and does 2 loops. I felt good coming out of transition but that did not last long. The heat and humidity were taking everything out of me. I couldn't keep a gel down so I stared drinking a little cola about mile 6. The cola started to work and I got some energy back. During my first lap Craig Alexander passed me and I thought it was someone on a bike! (he ran a 1:15 half!) They had aid stations every half mile and I used all of them, water, cola, sponges, I took everything and tried to stay cool. 2 guys in my AG passed me and I had nothing to stay with them. 1:40:41 (7:42 miles) and I finished 5th in my AG. I was a little less than 8 minutes from a Kona slot. I did get a 70.3 World Champions spot but didn't take it. 
St. Croix is such a great race and so well run. I will tell you it is a bit of a hassle to get to but well worth it. We stayed the next week on the island and I got some good training in. I will go back at some point and knowing the course will definitely help out. I learned a lot and from this race and am looking forward to the rest of the season.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Saturday, May 12, 2007
May 12th,2007
Team Denver is still going strong with their Training Clinics this month.
I spent 12 hours at the Colorado Marathon Expo May 4th and May 5th educating runners ranging from 5k- marathon about the benefits of training with a Polar heart rate monitor. I handed out information about the RS 200-RS 800 monitors that I got off the Polar website.
Denny had a training clinic with his Denver Triathlon Club, demoing the monitors at the Track.
Bill managed to get his clinics done, he had knee surgery, we wish him well with his recovery.
Olivia, Mary, Jeremy and Jon will be doing their first retail appearance soon, hope you have a positive experience.
Keep up the great job Polar Denver Team!!! Remember to send in your photos, Team contest ends June 11th.
I spent 12 hours at the Colorado Marathon Expo May 4th and May 5th educating runners ranging from 5k- marathon about the benefits of training with a Polar heart rate monitor. I handed out information about the RS 200-RS 800 monitors that I got off the Polar website.
Denny had a training clinic with his Denver Triathlon Club, demoing the monitors at the Track.
Bill managed to get his clinics done, he had knee surgery, we wish him well with his recovery.
Olivia, Mary, Jeremy and Jon will be doing their first retail appearance soon, hope you have a positive experience.
Keep up the great job Polar Denver Team!!! Remember to send in your photos, Team contest ends June 11th.
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