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2009 MEDIA GUIDE

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XTERRA Discount Code 00224890

2009 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSORSThe 2009 XTERRA USA Championship is presented by Paul Mitchell, XTERRA.TV,and the Utah Sports Commission. National sponsors are GU, XTERRAGear.com,XTERRAFootwear.com, XTERRAWetsuits.com, XTERRACycling.com Rodale,Zorrel, Gatorade, John Paul Pet, and Choice Hotels. Local sponsors includeSnowbasin Resort, the GOAL Foundation, KSL TV, Media One of Utah, McKay-DeeSports Medicine, and the U.S. Forest Service.

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XTERRA USA Championship Race Introduction . . . . . . . . . . .3XTERRA USA Champs/Mountain-2-Metro Schedule . . . . . . .4-5Paul Mitchell and XTERRA University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6XTERRA K9 Challenge and Kids Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7XTERRA Wheeler Canyon Half-Marathon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8XTERRA Utah Off-Road Triathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9The Making of the XTERRA USA Championship . . . . . . . . . .10XTERRA USA Championship Course Preview . . . . . . . . . . . .11XTERRA USA Championship Race Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . .12XTERRA USA Championship Pro Start List and Bios . . . .13-33About the 2009 XTERRA Cup Series for Pros . . . . . . . . .34-352009 XTERRA Cup Series Standings/Results . . . . . . . . . .36-44Past XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-46How the XTERRA America Tour Works (for amateurs) . . .47-492009 XTERRA America Tour Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .502008 XTERRA USA Amateur Champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .512009 XTERRA Age Group Regional Champions . . . . . . . .52-532009 XTERRA World Tour Schedule/Maui Preview . . . . . .54-55XTERRA Trail Running Series Overview and Schedule . .56-57How XTERRA started & the world of XTERRA overview . .58-59XTERRAGear News, TEAM Unlimited & TEAM TV . . . . . .60-62Appendix (Past Utah Race Results ‘06-’08/USA Champs ‘01-’08)

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Since March, thousands of amateur athletes have takenpart in the XTERRA America Tour and through the trials ofthese 60 races, spanning 32 states from coast-to-coast,a determined few qualified to race for the ultimate prize.

On Saturday, September 26 courageous souls from nearlyevery State in the Union will lay it all on the line for theprestigious XTERRA National Championship crown.

The race, now in its ninth year, is taking place in Utah forthe first time and will be filmed and edited into a one-hourTV special that will be seen by millions of viewers acrossthe country via national syndication.

While amateurs race for glory and qualifying spots into theXTERRA World Championship, pros race for their share of$80,000 in prize money and to determine just who is thefastest XTERRA athlete in all the land.

The USA Championship is for pros and invited amateursonly, however, locals and others who have not qualifiedcan still race. The open competition is dubbed "XTERRAUtah" and combines a 750-meter swim, 19-kilometermountain bike, and 5km trail run. It's on the same day, just20 minutes after the USA Champ race starts. XTERRAalso offers the grueling XTERRA Wheeler Canyonhalf-marathon (same route as bikers take) on that morning.

Not just for racers, the two-day XTERRA Sports festivalalso features the made-for-fun XTERRA K9 Challengeowner-and-dog races, the Paul Mitchell Hair Cut-a-thon forcharity, free kids races, Pro Clinics, an expo, and two bigparties in downtown Ogden that’ll have highlight videos,great food, live music, and good vibes.

It’s all part of Ogden’s Mountain 2 Metro games which arerunning simultaneously with a host of activities and eventsfor the whole family.

MEDIA CONTACT: Trey Garman, 808-216-8606 [email protected] /// www.xterrautah.com

The official host hotel for theXTERRA USA Championship isthe Ogden Marriott in downtown.Participants should call 888-825-3163 & ask for the XTERRA rate. 247 24th Street - Ogden, Utah

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XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE OF EVENTSHeld in conjunction with Ogden’s Mountain 2 Metro Games

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Opening Festivities in downtown Ogden @ Ogden’s Amphitheater Park (corner 25th/Grant)12-4pm Registration for XTERRA K9 Challenge at John Paul Pet pavilion12-5pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athlete Foundation12-6pm Expo Open12-6pm Registration & Packet Pick-up for XTERRA Utah, USA Championship, Wheeler Canyon Half-Marathon12-6pm XTERRA Kids Zone Challenge Stations Open2-3:45pm XTERRA K9 Challenge course open for practice3:00pm XTERRA Race Briefing (mandatory for XTERRA USA Championship athletes, also 6pm option)3:30pm XTERRA Kids Bike Race (Free)4:00pm XTERRA K9 Challenge, presented by John Paul Pet4:30-6pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Art of XTERRA

Featuring Conrad Stoltz, Melanie McQuaid, Josiah Middaugh and Shonny Vanlandingham5:00pm XTERRA Kids Sprint (Free)6:00pm XTERRA Race Briefing (mandatory for XTERRA USA Championship athletes, also 3pm option)6:30-9pm “Night of Champions” Dinner - Introduction of XTERRA Regional Champions & Mr/Ms XTERRA 2009

(Browning Theater, north end of Union Station). Admission: complimentary for USA Championshipcompetitors, $20 for guests.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 XTERRA Racing at Snowbasin Resort6:00am Shuttle operating to/from Snowbasin to Pineview6:30am Late packet pickup at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir (no registration)6:30am T1 open for set-up at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir6:30am T2 open for Set-up at Snowbasin6:30am Body marking at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir7:30am XTERRA Wheeler Canyon Half Marathon Start at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir8:20am Last shuttle from Snowbasin for USA Champs/XTERRA Utah athletes8:50am XTERRA Wheeler Canyon Half Marathon Winner Expected9:00am XTERRA USA Championship Start at Port Ramp Marina (1.5km swim, 30km mtb, 10km trail run)9:20am XTERRA Utah Start at Port Ramp Marina (750m swim, 19km mtb, 5km trail run)10am-2pm Expo area open at Snowbasin – exhibits, live music, food service10:30-2:30pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon - benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation10:30am Xduro Awards Ceremony11:00am XTERRA Sport winner expected at Snowbasin11:15/11:45am XTERRA USA Championship Male/Female Winner Expected1:30pm XTERRA Cut-off at T22:00pm XTERRA USA Championship/XTERRA Utah Awards Ceremony at Snowbasin

AFTER PARTY AT MOUNTAIN 2 METRO IN DOWNTOWN OGDEN6:00pm After Party at Mountain 2 Metro - Activities for children, demos, music, food booths and more7:00pm Introduction of USA Champions (pro and age group) and XTERRA USA Championship highlight video7:30pm Mountain 2 Metro Concert featuring Savage Henry8:30pm The Band breaks while we take a look at the XTERRA USA Championship Highlight Video

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MOUNTAIN 2 METRO SCHEDULEThe GOAL Foundation invites the public and the XTERRA community alike to “Get Out And Live”with the fifth annual Mountain to Metro Games. The outdoor recreation and family celebration willoffer a variety of activities for all ages including free concerts, street demos and performers,Historic 25th Street food & beverage, adult and children bike races and trail runs, and much more...

Ogden's Historic 25th Street will be closed from Wall to Grant Streets for the block party:

* Live music from 1pm-10pm (Two stages with six bands)* 11 restaurant's* Two Climbing Wall's* Six Free Exhibitions/demos* Free Kids Craft Activities* Street Performers* Fitness Expo* Farmer's Market

Main Stage: Street stage, 200 block, just east of Rooster's* 12:30-2:00 Radio Disney Kids Entertainment* 2:15-4:00 Local Band* 4:15-6:00 Local Band (Urban Bleu)* 6:15-7:00 Local Band * 7:00-7:30 XTERRA Awards (Honor National Champs)* 7:30-10ish Headliner -- Savage Henry

Teen Stage: Smaller street stage, west of Lincoln & 25th* 1:00-3:45 School of Rock * 4:00-5:00 Local kids band

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300 Block: 8am-5pm* Farmer's Market (In the park and along the

north sidewalk iN front of the federal building)* BMX Show 1-5pm* Register for Striders 7-mile Trail Run 12-2pm* Striders 7-mile Trail Run buses leave at 2:30pm* Striders 7-mile Trail Run starts 3pm at Waterfall Canyon

200 Block: 12pm-10pm* GOAL Fitness Expo* Climbing Wall* Main Stage* Food & Beverage (6 restaraunt's, Beer & Wine)* Kahuna Longboards (Exhibit/Demo)* Ramp & Tramp * Unicycle's for Organ Donation (Exhibit/Demo)

100 Block:1-5pm* Teen Stage* Teen Food & Beverage (tables, Sodas, 5 Restaurant's)* WSU Basketball shoot around with kids* Chalk Art* Face Painting* Kids Craft Activities provided by Ogden's local non-profit

groups (Ogden Nature Center, Treehouse Museum, Eccle's Community Art Center, Boy's & Girls Club, andDinosaur Park)

* Climbing Wall* Kids Flyfishing Demo & Fly tying class

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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 Foundationis the official charity of the Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon at eachchampionship race stop on the XTERRA America Tour.

Stylists will cut hair from 12 noon until 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept.25 in Ogden (corner of 25th/Grant) and from 10:30 a.m. until2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Snowbasin. All proceeds go to CAF.

XTERRA UNIVERSITYPresented by Paul Mitchell

Learn the art of XTERRA from the best off-road multisportathletes on the planet (pictured from l-r) - USA ChampionsJosiah Middaugh and Shonny Vanlandingham, & 3x XTERRAWorld Champions Melanie McQuaid and Conrad Stoltz. Thisall-star cast will break down course specifics and answer anyand all questions. Best part is, the clinic is FREE and it’sscheduled for an hour-and-a-half so lots of time for Q & A.

Friday, Sept. 25 from 4:30-6pm at the expo in Ogden.

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FRIDAY IN OGDEN - XTERRA K9 CHALLENGE / KIDS ZONE

XTERRA KIDS ZONE

The XTERRA Kids Zone provides youngsters with thechance to participate like their parents in a positive and funenvironment. Activities include the XTERRA Kids bike race,kids sprint, skills riding course, cargo climbing net, balancebeam, and soccer style penalty-kick shootout.

Entry is free and all participants receive fun prizes and awards!

Key Times - Friday, September 25:12noon-6pm - XTERRA Kids Zone Challenge Stations Open3:30pm - XTERRA Kids Bike Race5pm - XTERRA Kids Sprint

Note: Parents must register their children prior toparticipating in Kids Zone activities.

XTERRA K9 CHALLENGEPresented by John Paul Pet

The XTERRA K9 Challenge, presented by John Paul Pet, isa made-for-fun obstacle course time trial for dogs and theirowners. The event, which is not limited to highly trained orspecialized dogs, features a 20-yard sprint, a speed-crawlthrough a tunnel, a bounding leap over a 2-foot-high block, ahairpin turn into a set of mixed sized step-overs, anothercutting turn to a teeter-totter, up, over, one last jump, then a15-yard sprint to the finish (or something like that). It’s a timedrace with owner-dog teams competing against the clock on acombined trail run and obstacle course. Completing thechallenge will take anywhere from 20 seconds to one minute.

Grand Prize - John Paul Pet Product Package - Shampoo,Conditioner, Conditioning Spray and a variety of Pet Wipes.

Runner Up Prizes (3) - John Paul Pet 3-pack (Shampoo,Conditioner, Wipe) - Oatmeal, Tea Tree, and Super Bright.

$20 to enter and all participants receive a tee shirt, “dog tag”medal and samples of the new John Paul Pet products.

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XTERRA WHEELER CANYON HALF-MARATHON “XDURO’The XTERRA Wheeler Canyon Half has been dubbed,“a Trail Run with a Lot of UPSIDE!” And for good measure,as the scramble climbs 2,300-feet straight up the Canyon.

This epic trail run features 13-miles of Mother Nature’sfinest terrain. Of note, it’s the same course as the XTERRAUtah off-road triathlon mountain bike. The XTERRAWheeler Canyon trail running journey takes participantsfrom Pineview Reservoir (a bright and early start at 7:30amin the morning) to trails that lead up into the magnificentWheeler slot Canyon.

About a mile or so of road before the trail head providesrunners a chance to warm-up their legs and settle into earlyposition amongst the field. Once they hit the dirt they’lldiscover XTERRA trail running heaven as they snake theirway up the mountain with the ultimate goal of reachingSnowbasin Resort – which sits like an Oasis a dozen milesand 2,300-feet of climbing away.

Mild, steady climbs on dirt, rock, and root-ridden mountaintrails give way to more demanding climbs on a combinationof sweet single track and rocky double track and the viewsof Mount Ogden and the surrounding wilderness along thispristine set of alpine trails are simply stunning.

As endurance trail runs go, the XTERRA Wheeler CanyonXduro off-road half-marathon is no doubt one of thetoughest – yet most enjoyable – anywhere. Last year themen’s winner was B.J. Christenson, 30, of Salt Lake City in1:19:50 and Liz Stephen, 21, of Park City in 1:32:10.

Once runners get to the top they can grab an ice cold drinkand some bbq from the resort and soak in theone-of-a-kind atmosphere of the XTERRA USAChampionship off-road triathlon.

Runners are also invited to join this wild collection of highenergy characters at a party under the stars Saturday nightin downtown Ogden with highlight videos, great food, livemusic, and good vibes.

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XTERRA UTAH OFF-ROAD TRIATHLONThe XTERRA Utah off-road triathlon features a 750-meterswim, 19-kilometer mountain bike and 5km trail run.

It’s open to everyone and provides locals and amateurswho did not qualify their own opportunity to race up theMountain.

The mountain bike course is identical to the XTERRAWheeler Canyon run course described on the left side ofthe page, with a whole bunch of climbing involved(roughly 2,300 feet to be exact).

XTERRA Utah starts just 20 minutes after the XTERRAUSA Championship race on Saturday morning, Sept. 26.

Among participants in XTERRA Utah you’ll find the Mayorof Ogden, Matthew Godfrey, some of the Beehive State’stop executives competing against each other in the UtahCEO Corporate Challenge, and a whole bunch ofnewcomers to the sport racing for the Wasatch Women’sChallenge trophy.

XTERRA also allows relay teams to compete in this race,so individuals are encouraged to forge together units oftwo or three people and challenge the course as a team.The XTERRA crew even helps pair up individuals, andthose interested need simply send an e-mail to:[email protected] and XTERRA will do their best tomake a match.

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FROM A COMMUNITY EVENT TO THE USA CHAMPIONSHIPThe great people of Ogden, world-class facilities atSnowbasin Resort and majestic Wasatch Range combinedto do what no other venue in the history of XTERRA haddone before.

First, in 2004, they rallied the community into hosting an off-road triathlon. Then, in 2006, they turned that race from alocal grassroots affair into a major regional event on theXTERRA Tour (the XTERRA Mountain Championship). Andthis year they’re hosting the XTERRA USA Championship,the biggest race on the XTERRA America Tour schedule.Indeed, the culminating event in the 60-race U.S. series.

Come September 26, some 50 pros - Olympians, AdventureRacing World Champs, Mountain Biking Legends alike - willbe in town to race for $80,000 in prize money. Some 20cameraman will position themselves around the course tocapture all the action for a nationally syndicated one-hoursports special, and amateur athletes from nearly every statein the union will travel here to chase their dreams and racefor the XTERRA National Championship crown.

The Utah Sports Commission, the catalyst in unifying Utah’ssports community and strengthening its presence in theglobal sports marketplace did just that in securing the event.

“Expanding our partnership with TEAM Unlimited, fromhosting our first XTERRA point 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 big prize money for professionals, Utah canexpect a significant increase in media exposure andeconomic 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.

“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.

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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XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE DESCRIPTIONThe race venue at Snowbasin Resort is world-class, andwas home to the downhill and super G races of the 2002Winter Olympics.

The race starts with a 1.5-kilometer swim in the calm andclean Pineview Reservoir (water temp should be about 65-degrees) situated at about 4,500 feet above sea level.

The 30km mountain bike ride traverses dirt trails as itmeanders into Wheeler Canyon, a spectacular slot canyonshrouded in oak, aspen and pine trees.

From there the trail opens into a field splattered with acolorful array of wildflowers, and competitors will climbabout 2,300 feet on the way to the Snowbasin lodge areawhere spectators will have a chance to see the bikers asthey pass through on their way up the mountain foranother seven mile up-and-down loop.

The single-loop 10km singletrack run course then zigzagsits way through aspen groves and fields of wildflowersbefore finishing in front of loads of spectators with greatresort dining and a live band jammin’ away right on thebricks of the fabulous Snowbasin Resort.

XTERRA BY NIGHT - FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHINDIGSXTERRA isn't XTERRA without a party, and true to the season-ending blowout that it is XTERRA will host not just one,but two classy get togethers for competitors, families and friends in Ogden.

First-up is Friday's (Sept. 25) Night of Champions dinner at Browning Theater in Historic Union Station - a hub oftranscontinental rail traffic more than 50 years. It's a very cool place and today the grand old depot, built in 1924,houses museums and galleries featuring railroad history, firearms, gems and minerals, classic cars and the arts.

Inside this eclectic space at the pre-race dinner XTERRA will introduce its Regional Champions and Mr./Ms. XTERRAaward winner, show some hype videos on a big-screen, and serve up tasty pasta designed by Ogden's premier chef -Pete Buttschardt of Rooster's Brewing Company. It's free for USA Championship racers and just $20 for everyone else.

On Saturday night it gets loud! Ogden is shutting down Historic 25th Street for a massive, community wide, XTERRAvibed block party that will rock. Literally, with six bands on two stages from 1pm-10pm. It's the Mountain 2 Metro Festivaland it runs all day. There's 11 restaurants, two climbing wall's, free kids craft activities, street performers, a farmer'smarket, fitness expo and a bunch of other wild stuff.

At 7pm on the main stage XTERRA will honor its National Champions, and then the headliner, Savage Henry, will rockit out under the stars for the rest of the night. At 8:30pm, when the band takes a break, video highlights from the day'sracing action will be screened for everyone to enjoy.

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XTERRA USA CHAMPS RACE PREVIEWBy XTERRA Managing Director “Kahuna Dave” Nicholas...

The XTERRA America Tour wraps up on Saturday morningSeptember 26, with more than 300 top athletes who racedall year to qualify toeing the line in search of the XTERRANational Championship title. A little more than two hourslater our first pro man will cross the line, and within the nextthree hours the balance of the field, from top pro to theweekend warrior, will also feel the pride in completing thefinish of a very special year of competition.

Conrad Stoltz, hurt in Richmond with a badly cut foot, will befit and ready to win. Josiah Middaugh also took some timeoff to cure his ills and should be equally ready. Nico Lebrunhas been in the States all summer and has shown amazinglate season strength in winning the last two regional cupraces at Sugarbush in Vermont and Beaver Creek inColorado. Seth Wealing has come back from a bunch ofearly season bad luck to beat Lebrun in Mexico. With theUtah Snowbasin Resort course taking the place of Tahoewe also have the unusual situation where over the last threeyears the winners of the Mountain Champ race have beenStoltz (08), Wealing (07) and Mike Vine (06). Josiah hashad great finishes and lives at altitude; Nico is staying inColorado and just won the XTERRA points series race atLake Tahoe, so he is prepared.

Melanie McQuaid has five wins this season and has wonUtah twice. But the last three races of the season sawShonny Vanlandingham win Arkansas and Colorado andSwitzerland’s Renata Bucher win in Vermont. Both will bein Utah. The end of season phenom Danelle Kabush wassecond in Colorado and is notoriously dangerous inSeptember and October where the big money lives.

What does all that mean? There is no sure bet. We’ve gota bundle of top pros, men and women, who can win inSeptember. For the Pro Series Championship Stoltz andMcQuaid have leads; McQuaid with more room than the”Caveman”. Here is the scene: If Lebrun wins, Conradneeds to be 3rd, if it is Josiah, he needs 4th. For Melanie,if Shonny wins she needs 6th and will win by 1 point.

The age group champs are even tougher to predict, butthere are those “unusual” folks who have morechampionships than Kahuna has beers at the race briefing.Reno’s Tom Lyons has 7 crowns but cannot use his localknowledge of Tahoe in Utah. Kent Robison has 6

championships but did not race last year and is back to gofor #7. Hans Dieben also has 6 wins but faces a toughPeter Lilly if he is to grab #7. Tommy Monica holds 2championships but lost last year and will face some toughcompetition to take it back to California.

On the womens side, Cindi Toepel has 4 as does BarbaraPeterson. Bev Enslow has 3 championships and is headsup with Peterson in 50-54. Kathy Frank holds 3 titles, SuzieSnyder has 4 (but is hurt and not racing) and Kathy Eckertand Sara Hanson have 2 each.

While Utah has elevation, it is not as high as Tahoe was, noras technical. The water will be cold, but nothing like thatglacier lake so conditions have changed considerably. Lotsof great friends and athletes will be there for the end of theseason party on Saturday night and to celebrate the 2009XTERRA champs. Who will get those honors? Come onout and see for yourself.

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XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP PRO START LISTThe professionals competing in the XTERRA USAChampionship are among the best mountain bikers,triathletes, and adventure racers on the planet.

‘09 Rank = Current rank in 2009 XTERRA Pro SeriesNR = Not ranked

'09 Rank - Name - Age, Hometown

1 - Conrad Stoltz - 35, Stellenbosch, South Africa

2 - Nicolas Lebrun - 35, Digne-les-Bains, France

3 - Josiah Middaugh - 31, Vail, Colorado

5 - Mike Vine - 36, Victoria, B.C., Canada

6 - Seth Wealing - 30, Boulder, Colorado

7 - Branden Rakita - 28, Manitou Springs, Colorado

8 - Brian Smith - 33, Gunnison, Colorado

9 - Craig Evans - 31, Spring Hill, Tennessee

10 - Cody Waite - 30, Lakewood, Colorado

11 - Will Kelsay - 28, Boulder, Colorado

12 - Matt Boobar - 36, Stratton Mountain, Vermont

13 - Ryan Ignatz - 30, Boulder, Colorado

16 - Ryan DeCook - 28, Rochester, Michigan

19 - Jeff Smith - 28, Sandpoint, Idaho

22 - Brendan Halpin - 25, Missoula, Montana

NR - Christopher Bagg - 37, Portland, Oregon

NR - Damian Gonzalez - 32, Stockton, California

'09 Rank (61 = #1) - Name - Age, Hometown

61 - Melanie McQuaid - 36, Victoria, B.C., Canada

62 - Shonny Vanlandingham - 40, Durango, Colorado

63 - Renata Bucher - 32, Lucerne, Switzerland

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

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

66 - Jenny Smith - 36, Westport, New Zealand

67 - Rebecca Dussault - 28, Crested Butte, Colorado

68 - Emma Garrard - 27, Truckee, California

70 - Alexandra Borrelly - 33, Digne-les-Bains, France

71 - Lesley Paterson - 28, Sterling, Scotland

72 - Sari Anderson - 30, Carbondale, Colorado

73 - Tracy Thelen - 29, Colorado Springs, Colorado

75 - Jenny Tobin - 40, Boise, Idaho

76 - Sara Tarkington - 28, Boulder, Colorado

77 - Susan Williams - 40, Littleton, Colorado

81 - Brandyn Roark Gray - 30, Aztec, New Mexico

NR - Teri Albertazzi - 27, Tucson, Arizona

NR - Cameron Randolph - 38, Ridgway, Colorado

NR - Carina Wasle - 24, Kundl, Austria

START LIST BY COUNTRY/ALPHAPro Men

USA - Christopher Bagg, Matt Boobar, RyanDeCook, Craig Evans, Damian Gonzalez, BrendanHalpin, Ryan Ignatz, Will Kelsay, Josiah Middaugh,Branden Rakita, Brian Smith, Jeff Smith, CodyWaite, Seth WealingCANADA - Mike VineFRANCE - Nicolas LebrunSOUTH AFRICA - Conrad Stoltz-----------------------------------------------------------------

Pro WomenUSA Teri Albertazzi, Sari Anderson, RebeccaDussault, Emma Garrard, Cameron Randolph,Brandyn Roark-Gray, Sara Tarkington, TracyThelen, Jenny Tobin, Shonny Vanlandingham,Susan WilliamsAUSTRIA - Carina WasleCANADA - Christine Jeffrey, Danelle Kabush,Melanie McQuaidFRANCE - Alexandra BorrellySCOTLAND - Lesley PatersonSWITZERLAND - Renata BucherNEW ZEALAND - Jenny Smith

Nils Nilsen

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MEET THE PROFESSIONALSCONRAD “The Caveman” STOLTZ

Stellenbosch, South Africa2008 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champ

2001-02 & 2007 XTERRA World Champ

2009 XTERRA CUP 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.THIS YEAR: Won XTERRA West, Midwest, and SoutheastCup Races, was 5th at the Northwest Cup, won the AtlanticCup, did not race in Arkansas, finished third in a photo-finishat the Northeast Cup and did not race at Mountain Cup.

Conrad

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MEET THE PROFESSIONALS

NicoNICOLAS “Nico” LEBRUNDigne-les-Bains, France

2006-08 XTERRA European Tour Champ2005 XTERRA World Champion

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 2PERSONAL: Born September 4, 1973.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year. WEBSITE: lebrunnico.free.frRACING 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 winning XTERRA Worlds inMaui in 2005. He received a congratulatory letter fromFrench President Jacques Chirac and was recognized asthe off-road triathlete of the year at Competitor's EnduranceSports Awards.2003: Third at Big Bear, won Richmond, won 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, 7th in Holland, was 2nd overall in the EuropeanTour behind Marceau. In the U.S. he was 3rd at Richmond,2nd in Keystone, 11th in Big Bear, and fourth at Tahoe.Placed 4th in U.S. Pro Series.2005: 2nd at XTERRA Czech, 3rd at Italy, won Austria, 3rdin Spain, won XTERRA Germany, 2nd in European Tour.Won XTERRA World Championship more than 3 minutesahead of Llanos. Had the fastest bike split (1:29:13).2006: Finished 2nd at XTERRA France, won XTERRAItaly, Czech, and Denmark. Placed 3rd at XTERRAGermany and won the XTERRA European Tour. Alsofinished 3rd at the XTERRA East Championship inRichmond, 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 in Italy, then won XTERRA UK, Czech,France-Auron and France-Mondelieu. Won 3rd straightXTERRA European Tour Title. DNFd at XTERRA Worlds.THIS YEAR: Finished 2nd at XTERRA Winter Worlds, DNFat XTERRA West Cup, 5th at Midwest Cup, 5th at

Southeast Cup, 2nd at Northwest Cup, 3rd at Atlantic Cup,2nd at the South Central Cup, won the Northeast Cup inVermont and Mountain Cup in Colorado on back-to-backweekends to move into the No. 2 position in Series. Placed2nd at XTERRA Mexico and won the XTERRA Lake Tahoepoints series race.

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JosiahJOSIAH MIDDAUGH

Vail, Colorado 2009 XTERRA South Central Champ

2004-05/07-08 XTERRA National Champ

2009 XTERRA CUP 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 andpersonal 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 West Champs, 3rd in Alabama, 4th inRichmond, 2nd in Utah, 4th at the USA Championship and3rd in the Pro Series (top American). Was 17th at Worlds.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 Pro Series for 4thtime in 5 years. 7th at Worlds (top American for third time).THIS YEAR: Placed 4th at the XTERRA Winter Worlds inUtah. Finished 2nd at XTERRA West Cup, 3rd at MidwestCup, 2nd at Southeast Cup, missed NW Cup (Won TevaMtn Games in his hometown), was 2nd at the Atlantic Cup,won the South Central Cup, and was 3rd at Mountain Cup.

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

2008 XTERRA USA Champion

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 5PERSONAL: Born May 18, 1973...from Victoria but nowliving in Vancouver...part-time swim coach, system analystconsultant and auto mechanic.WEBSITE: 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, 2001 East and CentralChamps, 2002 Saipan Crown, 2005 & ‘06 Mountain titles,2007 XTERRA Brazil, and 2008 XTERRA USA Champs.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 and 13th at East Champs before nearlyupsetting Stoltz at the Mountain Champs where he came in2nd, just 14 seconds back. Won the XTERRA USAChampionship, and placed 4th (top regular XTERRA Pro) atXTERRA Worlds.THIS YEAR: Finished 2nd at XTERRA Saipan, 4th at theWest Cup, 2nd at the Midwest Cup, 3rd at Southeast Cup,won inaugural XTERRA Malaysia Championship, was 4that the Atlantic & So. Central Cups, 2nd at the Mountain Cup,won XTERRA Portland, and was 2nd at XTERRA Brazil.

Mike

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SETH WEALINGBoulder, Colorado

2006 XTERRA USA/Pro Series Champ

2009 XTERRA CUP 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 Champion,member of the 2003 national select team, placed third atITU World Cup race in Tongyeong, South Korea.2005: 4th at Richmond, DNF’d in Keystone, and was thetop American at XTERRA USA’s 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 XTERRA New Zealand, 12th atXTERRA West, 6th in Alabama, and moved up 4 places dur-ing the run in Richmond to finish 2nd. Won the XTERRAMountain Champs in Utah to jump from 5th to 2nd in the ProSeries. Finished 7th at XTERRA United Kingdom, 5th at theUSA Championship, 4th in the Pro Series, and 177th inMaui after a series of mechanicals on the bike.LAST YEAR: Placed 5th at XTERRA West, 20th atSoutheast, 12th at East, 4th at Mountain (less than a minutebehind race winner Stoltz), 2nd at XTERRA USAChampionship (top American) and 11th at XTERRA Worlds.THIS YEAR: Placed 12th at XTERRA West Cup, 6th atMidwest Cup, 3rd at Northwest Cup, 10th at Atlantic Cup,7th at South Central Cup, 2nd (his best of the year) at theNortheast Cup, DNF’d at the Mountain Cup, and wonXTERRA Mexico.

Seth

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BRANDEN RAKITAManitou Springs, Colorado

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 7PERSONAL: 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.THIS YEAR: Finished 10th at XTERRA West Cup, 8th atthe Midwest Cup, 8th at the Southeast Cup, 4th at theNorthwest Cup, 7th at the Northeast Cup, and 5th at theMountain Cup.

Branden

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BRIAN SMITHGunnison, Colorado

2008-09 XTERRA Winter World Champ

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 8PERSONAL: 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 (3rdoverall) at the 2007 XTERRA World Championship, wonthe 2006 XTERRA Midwest Championship and the overall-Grand Traverse Backcountry Extreme Ski Race in 2006.2006: Finished 10th at XTERRA West Champs whileposting fastest bike split, 5th in Alabama, his best XTERRAfinish ever at the time, 9th in Richmond, and won theMidwest Championship in Milwaukee (which was aduathlon format as swim was cancelled) on August 6.Placed 12th at the USA Championship and 17th atXTERRA 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. Finished8th at the XTERRA West Cup, 7th at the Midwest Cup, 6that the Atlantic Cup, 5th at the South Central Cup, 6th at theMountain Cup and 6th at XTERRA Brazil.

Brian

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CODY WAITELakewood, Colorado

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 10PERSONAL: Born September 25, 1978...originally fromCave Creek, AZ...works as a triathlon coach with EPCMultisport.WEBSITE: epcmultisport.com, codywaite.blogspot.comSPONSORS: Endurance Performance Coaching, WheatRidge Cyclery, Yeti Cycles, Pearl Izumi, Rudy Project,Magura Syntace, Crank Brothers.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Third-year XTERRA Pro...wonthe 25-29 XTERRA National Championship in 2006. Bestpro finish was 5th at XTERRA Mountain Champs in 2007.2007: 15th in Temecula, 9th in Alabama, 12th in Richmond,5th in Utah, 15th at the USA Champs and 7th in Pro Series.LAST YEAR: 12th in Temecula, 13th in ‘Bama, 17th inRichmond, 7th in Utah, 13th at XTERRA USA, and 34th proat XTERRA Worlds in Maui.THIS YEAR: 13th at XTERRA West Cup, 11th at Midwest,7th at Southeast Cup, 9th at the Northwest Cup, and 4th atthe Mountain Cup.

Cody

CRAIG EVANSSpring Hill, TN

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 9PERSONAL: 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 tri shop.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, then injured.2007: Finished 16th at XTERRA West Champs, 5th inAlabama and 6th in Richmond. Had the fastest swim in both‘Bama and Richmond. Placed 10th at Mountain Champsdespite racing with a broken bone in his foot.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.THIS YEAR: Finished 9th at XTERRA West and MidwestCup races, 6th at Southeast Cup, 6th at Northwest Cup, 8that the Atlantic Cup, and 6th at the South Central Cup.

Craig

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MEET THE PROFESSIONALSWILL KELSAY

Boulder, Colorado

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 11PERSONAL: Born August 5, 1981...attended the Universityof Colorado where he raced on the national championshiptriathlon team and earned a degree in mechanical engi-neering...coaches high school cross country and track.WEBSITE: willkelsay.comSPONSORS: Timex, Rudy Project, Colorado Multisport,Trek, Sugoi, Aqua Sphere, Bontrager, Powerbar, Nathan,ARX, Trigger Point, Gaiam, Nuun, Saris/Power Tap,Headsweats, Training Peaks.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year. Has more than 25 top10 XTERRA finishes. Best place was 8th at MountainChamps in 2007. Has 15 XTERRA races on his schedulethis season. In 2007 he was named Mr. XTERRA after goingon a 12,630-mile, 12-week, 12-race, cross-the- countryroad trip in a beat-up RV to share his love for XTERRA.Along the way he put on a dozen clinics, traveled through 31states, won four races, finished in the top 10 at three others,rebuilt the RV, and ran out of money. The journey wasdubbed “Will’s XTERRA Adventure”2006: Finished 11th in California, 11th in Alabama, DNF inRichmond, was a career-best 9th in Milwaukee, 10th in Utah,17th at USA Championship and 114th in Maui.2007: Placed 14th at XTERRA West Champs, 10th inAlabama, and 14th in Richmond. Placed 8th at XTERRAMountain Champs in Utah for his best career finish and was13th at USA Championship. Was 64th in Maui.LAST YEAR: Finished 18th in Temecula, 19th in ‘Bama, 14thin Richmond, 12th in Utah, and 12th at the XTERRA USAChampionship. Placed 16th overall in the Pro Series.THIS YEAR: Finished 14th at XTERRA West and Midwest,9th at Southeast, 11th at Northwest Cup, 9th at Atlantic andSouth Central, 8th at the Northeast Cup, and 10th at theMountain Cup.

Will

MATT BOOBARStratton Mountain, Vermont

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 12PERSONAL: Born September 4, 1972...originally fromRockport, Maine...earned a degree in exercise science fromPlymouth State University...works as a full-time nordic skicoach at Stratton Mountain School, where the girls nordicteam won the national title in 2007 & 2008.SPONSORS: Trek, SRAM, Powerbar, Michelin, StrattonMountain Resort, Bontrager.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Eighth year, first as apro...XTERRA’s overall amateur national champion in 2006and 2007. Has won four XTERRA National Titles in threedivisions (35-39 in 2007; 30-34 in 2003 and 2006; and25-29 in 2001), and is a 6-time Northeast Region Champ.LAST YEAR: Finished 22nd overall (5th amateur) at USAChamps and was 66th overall (7th in 35-39) at Worlds.THIS YEAR: Placed 13th at the XTERRA Midwest Cup,10th at the Southeast Cup, 13th at Northwest Cup, 11th atAtlantic Cup, 8th at South Central Cup, and 9th at theNortheast Cup.

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RYAN DECOOKRochester, Michigan

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 16PERSONAL: Born October 6, 1980...2003 and 2005 USATriathlon All American...earned an accounting degree fromMichigan State University and an MBA from OaklandUniversity...ran cross country at both schools.SPONSORS: Roy O'Brien Ford, Brooks shoes, Rooly sun-glasses, First Endurance, Moosejaw.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fourth year as pro, won the 20-24XTERRA National Championship in 2005.2007: Placed 11th at the East Championship, 13th at theMountain Champs in Utah, and 43rd at Worlds.LAST YEAR: Finished 15th at the West and SoutheastChamps, 10th at East Champs, 30th at Mtn Champs, 20th atUSA Champs, and 37th among pros in Maui.THIS YEAR: Finished17th at XTERRA West Cup, 10th atthe Southeast Cup, and 7th at the Atlantic Cup.

DeCook

RYAN IGNATZBoulder, Colorado

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 13PERSONAL: 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: DNF at West Champs, 8th at SoutheastChamps, 6th at East Champs, 8th at Mountain Champs,9th at XTERRA USA and 14th at XTERRA Worlds.THIS YEAR: Finished11th at XTERRA West Cup, 7th atthe Northwest Cup, and 8th at the Mountain Cup.

Ignatz

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MELANIE McQUAIDVictoria, B.C., Canada

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

2009 XTERRA CUP 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: 2nd in Temecula, won inaugural XTERRA SoutheastChampionship, 2nd in Richmond and Milwaukee, won theMountain Championship to create a virtual tie withWhitmore for Pro Series lead, then won in Tahoe to captureher first Pro Series crown after three runner-ups. Followedwith 2nd 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 West Champs for second straight year,8th at Southeast, won the East, the Mountain Championship,and the USA Champs. DNF’d at XTERRA Worlds.THIS YEAR: Won XTERRA West, Midwest, Southeast,Northwest, and Atlantic Cup races, & was 2nd at the SouthCentral and Northeast Cups. Melanie


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SHONNY VANLANDINGHAMDurango, Colorado

2008 XTERRA National Champion

2009 XTERRA CUP 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.Finished 2nd at XTERRA West Cup, 4th at the Midwest andSoutheast Cups, 2nd at the Atlantic Cup, won the XTERRASouth Central Cup in Arkansas, was third at the NortheastCup in Vermont, then won the Mountain Cup in Colorado,the XTERRA Mexico Championship, and a few XTERRApoints series races in Texas.

Shonny

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RENATA BUCHERLucerne, Switzerland

2005-06/08-09 XTERRA Euro Tour Champ‘09 Italy, Saipan, Malaysia, Austria Champ

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 32009 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 1PERSONAL: Born May 39, 1977...attended the Universityof Zuerich.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Has won 18 XTERRAChampionship races in 10 countries and three XTERRAEuropean Tour titles.2004: 9th at XTERRA Germany in first-ever XTERRA.2005: Won XTERRA Saipan, was second at Tagaman towin the PIC Double with a combined time of 6:14:11. Was3rd at Temecula, won XTERRA Czech (beating three WorldChamps in Angle, McQuaid, and Whitmore in the process),3rd at XTERRA Italy, 5th in Richmond, won XTERRAAustria, second at XTERRA Spain, third at XTERRAGermany, won XTERRA European Tour and was 9th inXTERRA U.S. Pro Series. Placed 4th at World Champs.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. Also wonXTERRA Japan, was second at XTERRA USA, and fourthat the XTERRA World Championship in Maui.THIS YEAR: Won XTERRA Saipan for 5th straight year, theTagaman road tri on Saipan a week later and the PacificIslands Club Resort Double award for having the fastestcombined time in the 2 races. Finished 4th at XTERRAWest, 2nd at Midwest, 3rd at Southeast Cup, won XTERRAMalaysia, won XTERRA Italy, was 2nd at XTERRA Czech,won XTERRA Northeast Cup (her first win in the U.S.), wonXTERRA Austria/XTERRA European Championship, andthe XTERRA European Tour.

Renata

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DanelleDANELLE KABUSH

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

2009 XTERRA CUP 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.THIS YEAR: Placed 9th at XTERRA West Cup, 7th atSoutheast Cup, 2nd at Northwest Cup, 3rd at Atlantic Cup,5th at the Northeast Cup, and 2nd at the Mountain Cup.

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JENNIFER SMITHWestport, New Zealand

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 6PERSONAL: 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: Two-time Colorado Statex-country mountain biking champ. New Zealand nationalteam member at MTB world championships from 2001-07.2006: 4th in California while posting the fastest bike split,6th in Alabama, 5th in Milwaukee, 2nd at the USAChampionship and 4th at XTERRA Worlds. 2007: 5th at West Champs, 4th in Alabama, 3rd inRichmond, won Crested Butte points series race, 3rd atMountain Champs, 2nd at USA Championship for the 2ndyear in a row and 3rd in the Pro Series. Placed 24th amongfemale pros at XTERRA Worlds after mechanicalsLAST YEAR: Placed 4th at Southeast Champs, 2nd atEast Champs, 3rd at the Mountain Champs, 5th atXTERRA USA Champs, and 6th at XTERRA Worlds.THIS YEAR: Placed 8th at XTERRA West Cup, 5th at theMidwest Cup, 6th at the Southeast Cup, 4th at Atlantic Cup,3rd at the South Central Cup, 7th at the Mountain Cup, 6that XTERRA Germany and 4th at XTERRA Austria.

Jenny

CHRISTINE JEFFREYGuelph, Ontario, Canada

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 5PERSONAL: 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.THIS YEAR: Placed 5th at the West Cup, 3rd at MidwestCup, 3rd at the Northwest Cup, 5th at the South CentralCup, and 4th at the Northeast Cup.

Christine

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REBECCA DUSSAULTGunnison, Colorado

2009 XTERRA Winter World Champ

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 7PERSONAL: Born November 14, 1980.WEBSITE: dussaultskis.comSPONSORS: Salomon, Rudy Project, Ibex, Honey Stinger,Suunto.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: An 8-time U.S. Nationalcross country ski champion that raced in the 2006 WinterOlympics in Italy as part of the U.S. X-Country Ski Team.LAST YEAR: Placed second at the inaugural XTERRAWinter World Championship.THIS YEAR: Won the USAT Winter Triathlon NationalChampionship in Bend, OR, won the Boulder Mountain Tourcross country ski race, and became the first American toever medal at the ITU Winter Triathlon WorldChampionships in Austria where she finished 3rd, won theXTERRA Winter World Championship at Snowbasin Resortin Utah in March, was 7th at the XTERRA West Cup, 6th atthe Northwest Cup, 6th at Atlantic Cup, 4th at the SouthCentral Cup, 5th at the Mountain Cup, 2nd at XTERRAMexico, and 6th at XTERRA Austria.

Rebecca

EMMA GARRARDTruckee, California

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 8PERSONAL: 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.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Was a cross-countryskier at the University of Nevada, Reno qualifying for theNCAA Championships in 2002, 2003 and 2004. 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 WorldsTHIS YEAR: Placed 6th at XTERRA West Cup, 7th at theMidwest Cup, 5th at Southeast and Atlantic Cups, 6th atNortheast Cup, and 8th at the Mountain Cup.

Emma

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AlexALEXANDRA BORRELLYDigne-les-Bains, France

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 10PERSONAL: 33-years-old...started triathlon in 1996...bestresult is 12th at French Long-distance championship...alsopodiumed at Winter Triathlon French Cup.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: First yearTHIS YEAR: Placed 6th at the XTERRA Winter WorldChampionship, 14th at the XTERRA West Cup, 8th at theMidwest Cup, 10th at the Southeast Cup, 8th at the AtlanticCup, 7th at the South Central Cup, 11th at the MountainCup and 5th at XTERRA Mexico.

LESLEY PATERSONSan Diego, California

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 11PERSONAL: 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.THIS YEAR: Placed 3rd at the XTERRA West Cup, 2nd atthe Southeast Cup, and had her film “Something Blue”picked as an "official selection" in the Temecula FilmFestival.

Lesley

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SARI ANDERSONGlenwood Springs, Colorado

2008 XTERRA Winter World Champion

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 12PERSONAL: Born December 30, 1978...grew up in RhodeIsland where she excelled in ice hockey and soccer...wentto the University of Colorado in Boulder, and later moved toVail to be closer to the mountains where she begancompeting and winning local trail running, snowshoe, andmountain bike races.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won numerous adven-ture races with Team Nike along with Michael Tobin, MikeKloser, Ian Adamson, and Monique Merrill, including theadventure racing world championships in 2006.LAST YEAR: Just eight months after giving birth to a babygirl Sari overcame a 3-minute deficit heading into the finalski mountaineering stage of the XTERRA Winter WorldChampionship to win the inaugural event. She also won theUS Mountain Bike Marathon National Championships inJuly, and competed in her first-ever triathlon at XTERRABeaver Creek where she placed fourth. Went on to finish13th at the XTERRA Mountain Championship, 9th at theUSA Championship, and 15th at the World Championship.THIS YEAR: Placed 12th at the XTERRA West Cup, 5th atthe Atlantic Cup, DNF at the Northeast Cup, and placed 9that the Mountain Cup.

Jenny

TRACY THELENColorado Springs, Colorado

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 13PERSONAL: Born July 19, 1979...ran track and crosscountry at Northern Colorado...earned masters of sciencedegree from the University of Colorado and is workingtowards doctorate in physical therapy...specializes in geri-atric subacute rehabilitation.SPONSORS: GU Sports, Christopher Bean Coffee andFeedback Sports.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Second year, first as a pro.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2008 Silverman full dis-tance triathlon champ, won the 2006 Mississippi Marathonthen the First Light Marathon in Alabama the next day.THIS YEAR: Placed 13th at the XTERRA West Cup, 7th atthe Northwest Cup, and 10th at the Mountain Cup.

JENNY TOBINBoise, Idaho

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 15PERSONAL: 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.THIS YEAR: Placed 10th at the XTERRA West Cup, 4th atthe Northwest Cup, and won XTERRA Portland pointsseries race.

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SUSAN WILLIAMSLittleton, Colorado

2004 Olympic Bronze Medalist

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 17PERSONAL: Born June 17, 1969...earned a B.S. degreein aerospace engineering from the University of Alabamaand a masters in the same subject from the University ofColorado...was working towards becoming an astronautwhen her sucess at triathlon sent her in another direction.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Became the first U.S.triathlete to win an Olympic medal when she took thebronze at the 2004 Olympic triathlon event in Athens.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: This will be just her secondXTERRA...won the XTERRA Buffalo Creek points seriesrace in Colorado on June 21st this year.LAST YEAR: Placed 13th at the XTERRA USAChampionship race.THIS YEAR: Won the XTERRA Buffalo Creek off-road tri,and placed 4th at the XTERRA Mountain Cup.

SARA TARKINGTONBoulder, Colorado

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 16PERSONAL: Born February 18, 1981...earned masters insocial work from Colorado State University...works as a full-time social worker for Boulder County.SPONSORS: Wheat Ridge Cyclery, Yeti, Powerbar, RudyProject, Skins, Pearl Izumi.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Third year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2003 USA Under 23National Triathlon Champion.LAST YEAR: Placed 14th at the XTERRA East Champs,10th at the Mountain and USA Championships, and 9th atthe XTERRA World Championship.THIS YEAR: Placed 3rd at the XTERRA Mountain Cup.

BRANDYN ROARK GRAYAztec, New Mexico

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: 21PERSONAL: Born May 14, 1979...works as a mentalhealth professional when not racing...also a professionalswim coach and instructor for SNRGY MultisportXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year, first as a pro.LAST YEAR: Won the 25-29 Northwest Region, her fifthregional title.THIS YEAR: Placed 12th at the XTERRA Mountain Cup inher first race as a pro, was 11th at XTERRA Germany, and7th at the XTERRA European Championship in Austria.

Sara

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CAMERON RANDOLPHHailey, Idaho

1997 XTERRA World Champion

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: Not ranked.PERSONAL: Born November 24, 1970...swam and rancross country at the University of North CarolinaWilmington.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Third year since ‘97.THIS YEAR: Placed 2nd at the XTERRA Wild Ride pointsseries race in Idaho.

CARINA WASLEKundl, Austria

2008-09 XTERRA Czech Champion

2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES RANK: Not ranked.2009 XTERRA EUROPEAN TOUR RANK: 2PERSONAL: Born October 20, 1984.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year.2005: Finished 3rd at XTERRA Austria in first-everXTERRA then won XTERRA Germany. Placed 7th inXTERRA European Tour.2006: Finished 2nd at XTERRA Czech and XTERRA Spain,was 3rd at Denmark and won XTERRA Germany.2007: Placed 2nd at XTERRA Italy, 4th at XTERRADenmark, 3rd at XTERRA Austria, and won XTERRAGermany for 3rd straight year. Was 10th at World Champs.LAST YEAR: Placed 3rd at European Championship inItaly, won XTERRA Czech, was third at XTERRA France-Auron, and second at XTERRA France-Mondelieu. Placedthird at XTERRA USA Championship, and 8th at XTERRAWorlds.THIS YEAR: Placed 6th at XTERRA Italy, won XTERRACzech, was 7th at XTERRA Germany and 2nd at XTERRAAustria.

Carina

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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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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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2009 XTERRA CUP SERIES - PRO STANDINGS (AFTER 8)

1 = Loews XTERRA West Cup - May 2 /// 2 = XTERRA Midwest Cup - May 17 /// 3 = XTERRA Southeast Cup - May 234 = XTERRA Northwest Cup - June 6 /// 5 = XTERRA Atlantic Cup - June 14 ///6 = XTERRA Southcentral Cup - June 207 = XTERRA Northeast Cup - July 12 /// 8 = XTERRA Mountain Cup - July 18 /// XTERRA USA Championship - Sept. 26

Pl Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total1 Conrad Stoltz 100 100 100 69 100 DNS 82 DNS 4822 Nico Lebrun DNF 69 69 90 82 90 100 100 4623 Josiah Middaugh 90 82 90 DNS 90 100 DNS 82 4524 Dan Hugo 82 75 75 100 69 82 69 DNS 4145 Mike Vine 75 90 82 DNS 75 75 DNS 90 4126 Seth Wealing 37 63 DNS 82 49 58 90 DNF 3427 Branden Rakita 45 53 53 75 DNS DNS 58 69 3088 Brian Smith 53 58 DNS DNS 63 69 DNS 63 3069 Craig Evans 49 49 63 63 53 63 DNS DNS 29110 Cody Waite 34 41 58 49 DNS DNS DNS 75 25711 Will Kelsay 31 31 49 41 49 49 53 45 24512 Matt Boobar DNS 34 45 34 41 53 49 DNS 22213 Ryan Ignatz 41 DNS DNS 58 DNS DNS DNS 53 15214 Sam Gardner DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 75 49 12415 Jasper Blake 69 DNS DNS 53 DNS DNS DNS DNS 12216 Ryan DeCook DNP 45 DNS DNS 58 DNS DNS DNS 10317 Steve Larsen 63 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 6318 Mark Leishman DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 63 DNS 6319 Jeff Smith 28 DNS DNS 31 DNS DNS DNS DNS 5920 Justin Thomas 58 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 5821 Tyler Butterfield DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 58 5822 Brendan Halpin DNS DNS DNS 45 DNS DNS DNS DNS 4523 T.D. Adams DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 45 DNS DNS 4524 Dominic Gillen DNS DNS DNS DNS DNF DNS 45 DNS 4525 Brad Zoller DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 41 4126 Scott Gall DNS 37 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 3727 Adam Jensen DNS DNS DNS 37 DNS DNS DNS DNS 3728 Chris Newell DNS DNS DNS DNS 37 DNS DNS DNS 37

Pl Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total1 Melanie McQuaid 100 100 100 100 100 90 90 DNS 5002 Shonny Vanlandingham 90 75 75 DNS 90 100 82 100 4623 Renata Bucher 75 90 82 DNS DNS DNS 100 63 4104 Danelle Kabush 49 DNS 58 90 82 DNS 69 90 3895 Christine Jeffrey 69 82 DNS 82 DNS 69 75 DNS 3776 Jenny Smith 53 69 63 DNS 75 82 DNS 58 3477 Rebecca Dussault 58 DNS DNS 63 63 75 DNS 69 3288 Emma Garrard 63 58 69 69 DNS DNS 63 53 3229 Erin Kummer DNS 49 49 53 58 63 58 DNS 28110 Alexandra Borrelly 31 53 45 49 53 58 DNS 41 25811 Lesley Paterson 82 DNS 90 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 17212 Sari Anderson 37 DNS DNS DNS 69 DNS DNF 49 15513 Tracy Thelen 34 DNS DNS 58 DNS DNS DNS 45 13714 Jari Kirkland 28 63 DNS 41 DNS DNS DNS DNS 13215 Jenny Tobin 45 DNS DNS 75 DNS DNS DNS DNS 12016 Sara Tarkington DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 82 8217 Susan Williams DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 75 7518 Kristy Lanier DNS DNS 53 DNS DNF DNS DNS DNS 5319 Jennifer Luebke DNS DNS DNS 45 DNS DNS DNS DNS 4520 Ingrid Rolles 41 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 4121 Brandyn Roark Gray DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 37 3722 Flora Duffy DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 34 34

1st = 100, 2nd = 90, 3rd = 824th = 75, 5th = 69, 6th = 637th = 58, 8th = 53, 9th = 49

10th = 45, 11th = 41, 12th = 3713th = 34, 14th = 31, 15th = 28

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RACE # 1 - 2009 XTERRA WEST CUP RESULTSLake Las Vegas, Nevada (May 2, 2009) - Defending XTERRA U.S. Pro Series and three-time World ChampionsConrad Stoltz and Melanie McQuaid proved once again to be the best in the sport by surviving major challenges from aloaded pro field at the Loews XTERRA West Cup. It marks the third straight year that Stoltz and McQuaid have won theWest –the first regional championship of the season and the kick-off event for the new eight-stop, nationwide XTERRACup Series.

PRO MEN

Pl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse

1 Conrad Stoltz 35 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:16:06 100 $1,800

2 Josiah Middaugh 30 Vail, Colorado 2:16:38 90 $1,250

3 Dan Hugo 23 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:21:12 82 $800

4 Mike Vine 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:24:06 75 $500

5 Jasper Blake 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:25:40 69 $400

6 Steve Larsen 39 Bend, Oregon 2:26:34 63 $300

7 Justin Thomas 34 Reno, Nevada 2:28:24 58 $200

8 Brian Smith 33 Gunnison, Colorado 2:28:40 53

9 Craig Evans 31 Spring Hill, Tennessee 2:29:26 49

10 Branden Rakita 28 Manitou Springs, Colorado 2:31:20 45

Also: Ryan Ignatz (41), Seth Wealing (37), Cody Waite (34), Will Kelsay (31), Jeff Smith (28), Damian Gonzalez, Kyle

Hughes, Ryan DeCook.

PRO WOMEN


1 Melanie McQuaid 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:42:09 100 $1,800

2 Shonny Vanlandingham 39 Durango, Colorado 2:42:32 90 $1,250

3 Lesley Paterson 28 Sterling, Scotland 2:43:14 82 $800

4 Renata Bucher 31 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:46:45 75 $500

5 Christine Jeffrey 36 Guelph, Ontario, Canada 2:50:30 69 $400

6 Emma Garrard 27 Truckee, California 2:50:47 63

7 Rebecca Dussault 28 Crested Butte, Colorado 2:51:06 58

8 Jenny Smith 36 Westport, New Zealand 2:52:26 53

9 Danelle Kabush 34 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:54:39 49

10 Jenny Tobin 39 Boise, Idaho 2:55:35 45

Also: Ingrid Rolles (41) Sari Anderson (37), Tracy Thelen (34), Alexandra Borrelly (31), Jari Kirkland (28), Jessi

Stensland.

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RACE # 2 - 2009 XTERRA MIDWEST CUP RESULTSAUGUSTA, MI (May 17, 2009) - Melanie McQuaid celebrated her 36th birthday in style by joining fellow 3x XTERRA WorldChamp Conrad Stoltz on the top step of the XTERRA Midwest Cup podium at Fort Custer State Park just outside of BattleCreek, Michigan. Stoltz and McQuaid are now 2-for-2 in XTERRA Cup Series racing, as both captured the first race of theyear at Lake Las Vegas, Nevada earlier this month. The duo, along with a few dozen other traveling XTERRA pros, willmake their way to Shelby County, Alabama for race No. 3, the XTERRA Southeast Cup this Saturday (May 23).

"The community here totally embraced this event, and it was like XTERRA old school with everyone hanging outtogether along with the whole town," said McQuaid. "The course is fabulous, Battle Creek wins top honors for totalfriendliness, I had the home stay of the century, the bike store (Team Active) rolled out the red carpet, and it was all-in-alljust an awesome experience."

TOP 15 PRO MEN



2 Mike Vine 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:04:13 90 $1,250

3 Josiah Middaugh 30 Vail, Colorado 2:04:27 82 $800


5 Nico Lebrun 35 Digne, France 2:06:00 69 $400

6 Seth Wealing 30 Boulder, Colorado 2:06:31 63 $300

7 Brian Smith 33 Gunnison, Colorado 2:08:20 58 $200



10 Ryan Decook 28 Rochester, Michigan 2:13:09 45

Also: Cody Waite (41), Scott Gall (37), Matt Boobar (34), Will Kelsay (31), Aaron Scheidies (28)

TOP PRO WOMEN



2 Renata Bucher 31 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:23:23 90 $1,250


4 Shonny Vanlandingham 39 Durango, Colorado 2:25:05 75 $500

5 Jenny Smith 36 Westport, New Zealand 2:26:29 69 $400

6 Jari Kirkland 33 Crested Butte, Colorado 2:38:08 63


8 Alexandra Borrelly 33 Digne, France 2:43:17 53

9 Erin Kummer 24 Rochester Hills, Michigan 2:46:13 49

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RACE # 3 - 2009 XTERRA SOUTHEAST CUP RESULTSShelby County, AL (May 23, 2009) - Another state, a wildly different course, yet the same result as Conrad "TheCaveman" Stoltz and Melanie McQuaid roll to their third straight regional championship victories, this time at theXTERRA Southeast Cup at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL. At about the same time the endurance communitycelebrated the life of cycling and triathlon great Steve Larsen (who passed away on Tuesday, May 19) with memorialrides and runs in his hometown of Bend, OR, many of Larsen’s friends in sport were riding and running in honor of himin the southern woods of Alabama.

Leading the charge was Stoltz, who said "the technical parts are usually my strengths, but today I couldn't focus. I didfeel like I had amazing strength today though. This was a great victory for Steve."

Many of the riders dedicated their efforts today to Larsen and his family, including Stoltz and McQuaid."Steve was such a huge inspiration for me coming from a mountain biking background. I felt really strong today,” said

McQuaid. It was certainly a day where XTERRA athletes could find inspiration all around, as even the sports all-timewinningest athlete Jamie Whitmore (cancer survivor/battler) came out from California to be one of the race announcers.In addition, TEAM 413 Gracerunner ministries held a sunrise service before the race and all paused for a moment ofsilence in Larsen’s memory.

TOP 10 PRO MEN






5 Nico Lebrun 35 Digne, France 2:09:07 69 $400

6 Craig Evans 31 Spring Hill, Tennessee 2:10:14 63 $300

7 Cody Waite 30 Lakewood, Colorado 2:15:47 58 $200


9 Will Kelsay 27 Boulder, Colorado 2:20:18 49

10 Matt Boobar 36 Stratton Mountain, Vermont 2:28:54 45

TOP 10 PRO WOMEN



2 Lesley Paterson 28 Sterling, Scotland 2:26:33 90 $1,250



5 Emma Garrard 27 Truckee, California 2:32:11 69 $400


7 Danelle Kabush 34 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:33:20 58 $200

8 Kristy Lanier 38 Marlinton, West Virginia 2:37:38 53

9 Erin Kummer 24 Boulder, Colorado 2:45:07 49

10 Alexandra Borrelly 33 Digne, France 2:50:39 45

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RACE # 4 - 2009 XTERRA NORTHWEST CUP RESULTSFarragut State Park - Athol, ID (June 6, 2009) - Melanie McQuaid stayed perfect in 2009 while Dan Hugo brokethrough at the XTERRA Northwest Cup at Farragut State Park just north of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho this afternoon.

Over the last two years on the XTERRA America Tour the 23-year-old from Stellenbosch, South Africa (the same home-town as Conrad Stoltz) finished in the top 4 in seven straight races including three runner-ups, but today the sportsyoungest and brightest star found the top step for the first time. "It sure did help that Josiah (Middaugh) and Mike (Vine)weren't here and Conrad got a puncture, but it's a great start and I'm super excited," said the ever-humble Hugo.Hugo came out of the swim in the incredibly gorgeous Lake Pend Oreille (the 5th deepest lake in the U.S. at 1,158-feet)

with the lead pack that included Stoltz, Craig Evans, Seth Wealing, and Christine Jeffrey in just over 22 minutes. Asplanned, Hugo stuck on Stoltz’ wheel until about three-quarters of the way through the first of two 11-mile loops on thebike when a nail lodged itself sideways through Stoltz’ tire and Hugo found himself all alone in front, where he stayed therest of the way. In the women’s race “Big Fish” Jeffrey put nearly three minutes on McQuaid during the swim and heldthe lead through the first lap of the bike where McQuaid was 1:30 back, but by the bike-to-run transition McQuaid –boosted by the best bike of the day (1:33:31) – was more than four minutes in front. Danelle Kabush made up a minuteon Jeffrey to finish in 2nd (her best of the year), and Jeffrey was 3rd to make it an all-Canadian top three. “Canadiansrule, ehh,” said Jeffrey.

PRO MEN


1 Dan Hugo 24 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:25:32 100 $1,800

2 Nico Lebrun 35 Digne, France 2:29:38 90 $1,250


4 Branden Rakita 28 Manitou Springs, Colorado 2:33:19 75 $500

5 Conrad Stoltz 35 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:34:03 69 $400


7 Ryan Ignatz 30 Boulder, Colorado 2:36:20 58 $200

8 Jasper Blake 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:37:42 53

9 Cody Waite 30 Lakewood, Colorado 2:38:16 49

10 Brendan Halpin 25 Missoula, Montana 2:40:29 45

Also: Will Kelsay (41), Adam Jensen (37), Matt Boobar (34), Jeff Smith (31)

PRO WOMEN



2 Danelle Kabush 34 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:52:50 90 $1,250


4 Jenny Tobin 39 Boise, Idaho 2:57:53 75 $500


6 Rebecca Dussault 28 Crested Butte, Colorado 3:05:22 63 $300

7 Tracy Thelen 29 Colorado Springs, Colorado 3:07:21 58 $200

8 Erin Kummer 24 Boulder, Colorado 3:11:27 53

9 Alexendra Borrelly 33 Digne, France 3:13:27 49

10 Jennifer Luebke 23 Missoula, Montana 3:14:54 45

Also: Jari Kirkland (41)

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RACE # 5 - 2009 XTERRA ATLANTIC CUP RESULTSRichmond, Virginia (June 14, 2009) - The legend of the Caveman continues to grow. Conrad Stoltz sliced open thetop of his foot shuffling across the bottom of the James River while helping to put a course buoy back in place just threeminutes before the cannon blast signaled the start of the XTERRA Atlantic Cup in downtown Richmond, and crushed thefield anyway. "The cut was so deep I could see tendons," said Stoltz, who posted a series of graphic pre-and-post oppictures on his facebook page.

Fellow competitor and long-time XTERRA ambassador Dr. Kathy Coutinho of Fairfax Station, VA helped wrap plasticaround the wound literally seconds before the start and off he went. News of the carnage spread quickly, and Dr. MattMarchal of Altius Family and Sports Medicine was waiting for Stoltz in the swim-to-bike transition where he poured per-oxide and bandaged the wound and sent the Caveman on his way in a matter of seconds (his T1 split was 46 seconds!).

"Dr. Matt was waiting by my bike and it was like a Nascar pit stop, took no time at all," said Stoltz, who went on to havethe fastest bike split (1:01:44) and hit the run with a one-minute lead over Middaugh and Hugo and ultimately won therace Curt Schilling-style with a bloody shoe. After a series of high fives and "holy cow" comments after crossing the fin-ish line Stoltz was back with Dr. Marchal getting cleaned up, stitched up (seven in all), and iced up all while chatting non-chalantly with the local TV and Richmond Times Dispatch reporters. It was his fourth win in five years in Richmond andfourth win in five XTERRA Cup Series races this season.

In women's race Melanie McQuaid, "inspired by Conrad, the tough guy of the year award winner" led from start-to-fin-ish and stayed perfect in an overwhelmingly imperfect, unpredictable sport. It's McQuaid's fifth straight XTERRA CupSeries win this year, and second-in-a-row in Richmond.

The weather in Richmond was downright pleasant, cool with overcast conditions.

TOP PRO MEN




3 Nico Lebrun 35 Digne-les-Bains, France 1:55:44 82 $800




7 Ryan DeCook 28 Rochester, Michigan 2:01:26 58 $200



10 Seth Wealing 30 Boulder, Colorado 2:08:37 45

Also: Matt Boobar (41), Chris Newell (37)

TOP PRO WOMEN






5 Sari Anderson 30 Carbondale, Colorado 2:23:00 69 $400


7 Erin Kummer 24 Boulder, Colorado 2:37:28 58 $200

8 Alexendra Borrelly 33 Digne-les-Bains, France 2:41:29 53

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RACE # 6 - 2009 XTERRA SOUTH CENTRAL CUP RESULTSNorth Little Rock, AR (June 20, 2009) - For the first time in 2009 a pair of Americans took the top honors at an XTERRACup Championship race as Josiah Middaugh from Vail, Colorado and Shonny Vanlandingham from Durango, Coloradowon the men's and women's pro titles on a sweltering hot day at the XTERRA South Central Cup in the Heart of Arkansas.

It's the first win for Middaugh since his XTERRA East title last year, and the first for Vanlandingham since her 2008Southeast Championship in Alabama. Middaugh and Vanlandingham were the top Americans in the XTERRA U.S. ProSeries last year, and after six-of-eight races in the Cup Series are in the same spot this year - with both sitting in secondplace behind Conrad Stoltz and Melanie McQuaid, respectively.

The win by Vanlandingham, the most successful mountain biker in NORBA history with 15 national race wins and threeSeries titles, marks her second XTERRA Championship victory and also snaps McQuaid's five-race win streak. It's thefourth career XTERRA championship crown for Middaugh (who also won the Mountain title and XTERRA Canadachampionship in 2004).

TOP PRO MEN



2 Nico Lebrun 35 Digne-les-Bains, France 2:07:00 90 $1,250








TOP PRO WOMEN








7 Alexendra Borrelly 33 Digne-les-Bains, France 3:07:46 58 $200

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RACE # 7 - 2009 XTERRA NORTHEAST CUP RESULTSSugarbush Resort - Warren, VT (July 12, 2009)-The two reigning XTERRA European Tour Champions, FrenchmanNicolas Lebrun and Swiss sensation Renata Bucher, won the inaugural XTERRA Northeast Cup on a muddy yetmagnificent course at Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vermont today.

For Lebrun, who has been in the U.S. since the Cup Series started with the ultimate goal of adding an American Seriescrown to his resume (which includes 3 XTERRA European Tour titles and the 2005 XTERRA World Championship), thevictory is his first of the year, moves him into 3rd place in the standings, and keeps the mathematic possibility of taking theoverall title alive.

It's also a special victory for Bucher (pictured). Since 2005 she has won 18 XTERRA Championships in 10 countries -Saipan, Czech Republic, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, Great Britain, Japan, earlier this season in Malaysia, and now - final-ly - America.

TOP PRO MEN



2 Seth Wealing 30 Boulder, Colorado 2:26:54 90 $1,250

3 Conrad Stoltz 35 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:26:54 82 $800

4 Sam Gardner 34 Surrey, Great Britain 2:28:38 75 $500


6 Mark Leishman 30 Palmerston North, New Zealand 2:32:30 63 $300




10 Dominic Gillen 31 Milford, Connecticut 2:53:56 45

TOP PRO WOMEN


1 Renata Bucher 31 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:46:54 100 $1,800







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RACE # 8 - 2009 XTERRA MOUNTAIN CUP RESULTSBeaver Creek Resort-Avon, Colorado (July 18, 2009) - Nico Lebrun and Shonny Vanlandingham won the XTERRAMountain Cup off-road triathlon in the Rockies at Beaver Creek Resort in Avon, Colorado. It's the second win in seven daysfor Lebrun - who captured the XTERRA Northeast Cup in Vermont on Sunday - and moves him into 2nd behind ConradStoltz in the Cup Series standings heading into the finals - the XTERRA USA Championship in Utah on September 26. The2005 XTERRA World Champ from France had won 3 consecutive XTERRA European Tour championships from 2006-2008before setting his sights on winning the XTERRA America Tour this year. It wasn't looking good for Lebrun after the firstthree races (he didn't finish at the West Cup and was fifth at the next two) but in his last five races he's won twice, placed2nd twice, and was third in another to move within striking distance of Stoltz - a remarkable comeback. For Vanlandingham - the most successful rider in NORBA mountain biking history - the victory caps a brilliant second half

of the season that included two wins (she also won the Southeast Cup), a second and third. Vanlaningham won this racea year ago before it earned championship race status, but this time she did it against an incredible pro field that includedOlympic bronze medalist Susan Williams, Olympic skier Rebecca Dussault, three-time XTERRA Europe champ RenataBucher, two-time XTERRA Worlds runner-up Danelle Kabush, and a cast of others. "Shonny V" was more than four min-utes behind Williams coming out of the water but absolutely crushed the bike course, posting a 1:24:37 split that was fiveminutes better than Sara Tarkington's second-best time. Tarkington, meanwhile, had the best race of her XTERRA careerwith a third-place finish. Kabush had the fastest run split (41:08) to finish in 2nd.

TOP PRO MEN



2 Mike Vine 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:16:29 90 $1,250

3 Josiah Middaugh 30 Vail, Colorado 2:17:42 82 $800

4 Cody Waite 30 Lakewood, Colorado 2:18:09 75 $500



7 Tyler Butterfield 23 Pembroke Parish, Bermuda 2:21:33 58 $200

8 Ryan Ignatz 30 Boulder, Colorado 2:21:45 53

9 Sam Gardner 34 Surrey, Great Britain 2:24:05 49


Also: Brad Zoller (41). DNF: Seth Wealing, Joe McDaniel, Christopher Bagg

TOP PRO WOMEN



2 Danelle Kabush 34 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:36:16 90 $1,250

3 Sara Tarkington 28 Boulder, Colorado 2:36:32 82 $800

4 Susan Williams 40 Littleton, Colorado 2:36:58 75 $500





9 Sari Anderson 30 Carbondale, Colorado 2:51:21 49

10 Tracy Thelen 29 Colorado Springs, Colorado 2:53:41 45

Also: Alexandra Borrelly (41), Brandyn Roark Gray (37), Flora Duffy (34)

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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.

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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 threefinishes count towards their total points score. Competitors are required to race and count points in at least one event intheir 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

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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

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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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- - - - - - - - - - - 2009 XTERRA WOMEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - - - - Region 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39NE Rebecca Goldstein Kelli Vossler Erin Nielsen 6Andrea McGuire 3Kelly Ault

Waterlivet, NY Lake Placid, NY North Haverhill, NH Troy, NY Morrisville, VTMA 4Sara Hanson Nicole Reintsma Emily Bashton Dustine Reppuhn

McLean, VA Great Falls, VA Richmond, VA Woodbridge, VASE Rebekah Sarbone Jill Zemsta 2Julia Radmann Tina Eakin

Gainseville, FL Hampstead, NC Smyrna, GA Huntsville, ALNC Sophie Shinsky Alison Case Melissa Hughes Mindy Fernando Jade Gianakopoulos

Brighton, MI Fort Wayne, IN Battle Creek, MI Franklin, MI Springfield, OHSC Samantha Rose 2Cindy Abbott 2Kim Jennings 2Jocelyn Wood 2Maria Hernandez

Springfield, MO Cedar Park, TX Waco, TX Broken Arrow, OK Reklaw, TXMT Andrea Wilds Danielle Kehoe Luisa Bryce Jaime Brede 2Cary Kinross-Wright

Lakewood, CO Arvada, CO Denver, CO Breckenridge, CO Golden, CONW Brittany Clawson 3Lorraine Bourget Sandy Isbell Kristen Holman 4Korrie Dubray

Sandpoint, ID Coeur D'lene, ID La Grande, OR Bellingham, WA LaGrande, WASW 2*Katherine Pollard Heather McGaffin Jessica Cerra Lisa Heisinger Janice Brod

Roseville, CA Haleiwa, HI San Diego, CA Mill Valley, CA Carson City, NV

- - - - - - - - - - - 2009 XTERRA MEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Region 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44NE Logan Marshall 6Ian Sullivan Aaron Seymour Kristoffer Nielsen Craig Hills Matt Baruch

Altamont, NY Jericho, VT Newport. RI North Haverhill, NH Millerton, NY Brooklyn, NYMA Nathan Moran Jared Levin 2Chris Sams Bob Horn 2Frank Febbraro Mike Hebe

Dayton, VA Richmond, VA Baltimore, MD Red Bank, NJ Falls Church, VA New Cumberland, PASE Kyle Blond Matthew Kolozsvary Andrew Jones Fred Smith Scott Mills 2Jeff Richards

Marietta, GA Umatilla, FL Rock Hill, SC Knoxville, TN Pike Road, AL Atlanta, GANC Sean Hyser John Reiker 2Blake Voges 6Teodoro Ramos 2Chris Scott 4Peter Hanson

Normal, IL Saint Charles, IL Santa Claus, IN Berwyn, IL Morrison, IL Minneapolis, MNSC Paul Williams Alex Garza 7Kyle Grieser Blake Wagner Adrian Barron 2Chuck Olinger

Tulsa, OK San Antonio, TX Marble Falls, TX Conway, AR Austin, TX Frisco, TXMT Christopher Athey Patrick Valentine 3*Luke Jay Jason Michalak Fred Hankinson Rickey Tolliver

Centennial, CO Colorado Springs, CO Littleton, CO Lakewood, CO Colorado Springs, CO Parker, CONW Beau Behrens Mathieu Signoretty 2Justin Barnhart Jamey Yanik Jason Jablonski 4David Cloninger

Spokane Valley, WA Sammamish, WA Portland, OR Sandpoint, ID Wenatchee, WA Bend, ORSW Brandon Reinhard Benjamin Dewitt Jimmy Wills Slater Fletcher Ben Duemler Eric Ronning

Lake Tahoe, CA Ventura, CA Hermosa Beach, CA Huntington Beach, CA St Helena, CA Incline Village, NV

- - - - - - - - - - - PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - -15-39 SW Les Autres 40+ SW Les Autres 40+ SW Moderate Leg Impairment 40+ NW Les Autres 40+ MT Blind2 Andrew May Fouad Fattoumy 3 Mike Hicks Darren Smith Michael StoneDublin, CA Honolulu, HI Fountain Hills, AZ Camas, WA Boulder, CO

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

- - - - - - - - - - - 2009 XTERRA WOMEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - - - - 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60+Angels Schnuerch 3Dorothy Hamburg 6Annette MacNiven 5Linda UsherNaples, NY Red Hook, NY Wainscott, NY Upton, MARosanna Sellers 2Valerie Hardin 5Julia Peck Lynne CollardFairfax, VA Doylestown, PA Culpeper, VA Gaothersburg, MDKassi Day Robin Boughton 3Lucia Colbert Ruth Ference 4Charlotte MahanAsheville, NC Ocala, FL Cordova, TN Rome, GA Lenoir City, TN3Cheryl Stine 2Heather McNamara 8$*Beverly Enslow Gwen SarsfieldBloomington, IN Brighton, MI Metamora, IL Dillsboro, IN2Linda Cole Caroline Colonna 6Karen RobertsonOlive Branch, MS NM Grapevine, TXSandi Garcia Paula Maresh 2Susan Griffin-Kakliki 7*Cindi Toepel Carol NiemannDenver, CO Littleton, CO Castle Rock, CO Littleton, CO Omaha, NE3$*Keri Grosse 2Lisa Brummond Robin Smith 4Lois MarquartLeavenworth, WA Canby, OR Bellingham, WA Tacoma, WAChristine Linkletter 3Meiling Yee 8Barbara Peterson 4Lorenn Walker 7$* Kathy FrankSan Pedro, CA Sunnyvale, CA Berkeley, CA Wailua, HI Santa Cruz, CA

- - - - - - - - - - - - 2009 XTERRA MEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70+6Ken Robins 3John King 6Russell Clark 2Stuart Christie 2*Nathaniel GrewCutchogue, NY Shelburne, VT Scotia, NY Dedham, MA Montpelier, VTHenry Loving Bruce McLaughlin 2Scott Scudamore 2Charlie RedmondMidlothian, VA Royersford, PA Dumfries, VA Demarest, NJ8Casey Fannin 2Scott Ewing 3Audie Smith William English 3Peter Lilley 6Errol LassiterBirmingham, AL Destin, FL Knoxville, TN Clemson, SC Charlotte, NC Woodstock, GA7Jim James David Maclean James Henderson 2Terry Hutchins 5GL BrownAnn Arbor, MI Ludington, MI Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo, MI Ada, MI7Mike Carter 9Steve Cole Marc Scudamore James Dewlen 5Wilburn PowellAustin, TX Olive Branch, MS Albuquerque, NM Stillwater, TX Mt Ida, AR4Kevin Shelden Peter Dann 2$*Randy Beckner 4David RakitaBreckenridge, CO Eagle, CO Helena, MT Durango, CODave Spencer Johnny Baker 2Tjaling Ypma John Campbell William Schubach 3Ron HillKirkland, WA Redmond, WA Bellingham, WA Spokane, WA Mercer Island, WA Hayden, ID9$*Tom Lyons 5Tom Monica 2John Royson 7Kent Robinson Gordon Gould 7Hans DiebenReno, NV Walnut Creek, CA Albany, CA Reno, NV Woodland, CA Chula Vista, CA

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - 15-39 MW Visual Impairment 15-39 SE Les Autres 40+ SE Les Autres 40+ SE Moderate Leg Impairment2* Craig Vogtsberger 2 David Kyle 2 Todd Atkins Paul LeonardKalamazoo, MI Athens, AL Fayetteville, GA Fayetteville, NC

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2009 XTERRA WORLD TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP RACESDate Race, Location (Pro Winners)

April 18 XTERRA South Africa Championship, Grabouw, Western Cape

Lieuwe Boonstra and Felix Schumann co-champs/Carina Wasle

April 18 XTERRA Saipan Championship, CNMI

Sam Gardner/Renata Bucher

April 18 XTERRA New Zealand Championship, Rotorua

Richard Ussher/Nicola Leary

May 31 XTERRA Italy Championship*, Orosei, Sardinia

Franky Batelier/Renata Bucher

June 7 XTERRA Malaysia Championship, Kuantan

Mike Vine/Renata Bucher

June 27XTERRA Czech Championship*, Hluboka Nad Vltavou

Franky Batelier/Carina Wasle

August 1-2 XTERRA Mexico Championship, Valle de Bravo

Seth Wealing/Shonny Vanlandingham

August 15 XTERRA Germany Championship*, Zittau


August 22 XTERRA European Championship / XTERRA Austria Championship*, Klopeinersee


August 29 XTERRA Japan Championship, Marunuma

Sam Gardner/Mieko Carey

August 29 XTERRA Brazil Championship, Angra dos Reis

Rom Akerson/Maria Omar

Sept. 20 XTERRA France Championship*, Mandelieu France

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

October 25 XTERRA World Championship, Maui

* XTERRA European Tour

Czech Japan

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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 Descriptor1/10/09 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 #75/20/09 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 #26/17/09 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 #76/28/09 XTERRA Cinco in Mayo Trail Race Oilville, VA 8km – Virginia Series #3 (reschedule)7/11/09 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 Cheaha State Park Trail Run Delta, AL 10km – Alabama Series #1 20109/13/09 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 10/25/09 XTERRA Monte Sano Trail Run Huntsville, AL TBA – Alabama Series #2 201011/7/09 XTERRA Paris Mountain Trails 11km Trail Run Greenville SC 11km – SC Series #1 201011/8/09 XTERRA Battle at Big Creek Trail Run Roswell, GA 7/15km – Georgia Series #3 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."

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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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APPENDIX - 2008 MOUNTAIN CHAMP RESULTSFROM 2006-08 THE SAME COURSE AS THIS YEAR’S USA CHAMPS IN UTAH, HOSTED THE MOUNTAIN CHAMPS

TOP 15 PRO MENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts 1 Conrad Stoltz 34 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:21:32 $2,500 1002 Mike Vine 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:22:03 $2,000 903 Brian Smith 32 Gunnison, Colorado 2:22:12 $1,500 824 Seth Wealing 29 Boulder, Colorado 2:22:22 $1,200 755 Josiah Middaugh 29 Vail, Colorado 2:25:33 $900 696 Branden Rakita 27 Mawitoo Springs, CO 2:25:45 $700 637 Cody Waite 29 Wheat Ridge, CO 2:27:59 $500 588 Ryan Ignatz 29 Boulder, Colorado 2:31:37 $350 539 Craig Evans 30 Spring Hill, Tennessee 2:31:52 $250 4910 Rom Akerson 24 Tambor, Costa Rica 2:32:38 $200 45Also receiving points: Andrew Noble ($150, 41), Will Kelsay ($100, 37), Spenser Powlison (34), Mike Champigny (31), Brandon Jessop (28).

TOP 15 PRO WOMENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts1 Melanie McQuaid 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:40:17 $2,500 1002 Shonny Vanlandingham 38 Durango, Colorado 2:41:55 $2,000 903 Jenny Smith 34 Westport, New Zealand 2:47:01 $1,500 824 Danelle Kabush 33 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:50:49 $1,200 755 Jenny Tobin 39 Boise, Idaho 2:53:17 $900 696 Marion Summerer 26 Freiburg, Germany (Honolulu, HI) 2:54:10 $700 637 Lesley Paterson 28 Stirling, Scotland (San Diego, CA) 2:54:55 $500 588 Britta Martin 30 Nelson, New Zealand 2:57:29 $350 539 Amber Monforte 30 Bend, OR 2:58:01 4910 Sara Tarkington 27 Boulder, Colorado 3:02:59 45Also receiving points: Christine Jeffrey (41), Emma Garrard (37), Sari Anderson (34), Kate Chapman (31), Linda Gallo (28).

TOP SPLITSFastest 0.93-mile lake swim: Seth Wealing (20:30), Linda Gallo (20:22)Fastest 18.9-mile mountain bike: Brian Smith (1:25:40), Shonny Vanlandingham (1:38:34)Fastest 5.2-mile trail run: Josiah Middaugh (30:19), Danelle Kabush (33:40)

XTERRA MOUNTAIN CHAMPS (FEMALE BY DIV.)Age Group Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Katherine Pollard 4:07:12 Roseville, CA20 - 24 Erin Kummer 3:09:46 Boulder, CO25 - 29 Erin Collins 3:12:26 Provo, UT30 - 34 Tanya Mason 3:18:39 Park City, UT35 - 39 Cary Kinross-Wright 3:09:36 Golden, CO40 - 44 Keri Grosse 3:11:03 Leavenworth, WA45 - 49 Meiling Yee 3:29:47 Sunnyvale, CA50 - 54 Barbara Peterson 3:34:11 Berkeley, CA55 - 59 Cindi Toepel 3:35:44 Littleton, COPC Megan Fisher 4:57:52 Missoula, MTCollege Julie Melanson 3:53:33 Univ. of Victoria (CAN)* TOP AMATEURS

XTERRA MOUNTAIN CHAMPS (MALE BY DIV.)Age Group Name Time Hometown15 – 19 Will Ross 2:48:03 Anchorage, AK20 - 24 John Donovan 2:50:07 Incline Village, NV25 - 29 Luke Jay 2:38:40 Littleton, CO30 - 34 Adam Wirth 2:43:09 Boise, ID35 - 39 Ed Oliver 2:43:36 Littleton, CO40 - 44 Stephen White 2:41:19 Vail, CO45 - 49 Tom Lyons 2:46:00 Reno, NV50 - 54 Wayne Avery 2:56:08 Reno, NV55 - 59 Randy Beckner 3:01:40 Helena, MT60 - 64 Bruce Wacker 3:26:03 Colorado Springs, CO65 - 69 Ronald Scranton 5:02:03 Tijeras, NMPC Mike Hicks 3:51:55 Fountain Hills, AZCollege Gerry Omelia 3:07:37 Univ. of Utah

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APPENDIX - 2007 MOUNTAIN CHAMP RESULTSAt Ogden/Snowbasin, Utah (August 18, 2007)

TOP PRO MENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts 1 Seth Wealing 28 Boulder, Colorado 2:31:50 $2,500 1002 Josiah Middaugh 28 Vail, Colorado 2:34:27 $2,000 903 Brian Smith 31 Gunnison, Colorado 2:35:17 $1,500 824 Greg Krause 30 Littleton, Colorado 2:36:01 $1,200 755 Cody Waite 28 Denver, Colorado 2:37:42 $900 696 Michael Simpson 27 Vancouver, B.C., Canada 2:38:33 $700 637 Ryan Ignatz 28 Boulder, Colorado 2:39:52 $500 588 Will Kelsay 25 Boulder, Colorado 2:42:03 $350 539 Luke Way 25 Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2:43:44 $250 4910 Craig Evans 29 Nashville, Tennessee 2:50:46 $200 45Also receiving points: Spencer Powlison ($150, 41), Matthew Balzer ($100, 37), Ryan DeCook (34), Andrew Biglow (31).

TOP PRO WOMENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts1 Jamie Whitmore 31 Somerset, California 2:50:52 $2,500 1002 Melanie McQuaid 34 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:53:05 $2,000 903 Jennifer Smith 34 Westport, New Zealand 2:56:13 $1,500 824 Dara Marks-Marino 31 Flagstaff, Arizona 3:00:35 $1,200 755 Shonny Vanlandingham 38 Durango, Colorado 3:03:08 $900 696 Kristy Lanier 38 Marlinton, West Virginia 3:08:22 $700 637 Sara Tarkington 26 Boulder, Colorado 3:10:36 $500 588 Amber Monforte 29 Reno, Nevada 3:11:17 $350 539 Jari Kirkland 31 Crested Butte, Colorado 3:17:36 4910 Jennifer Gersbach 27 Boulder, Colorado 3:26:27 45Also receiving points: Jolene Wilkinson (41)

Fastest 1.5k Swim (0.9 Miles): Seth Wealing (19:30), Melanie McQuaid (21:25)Fastest 30k Bike (18.9 Miles): Brian Smith (1:39:26), Jamie Whitmore (1:51:02)Fastest 8.5k Run (5.2 Miles): Anthony Fleming, amateur (31:06), Brian Smith (31:12), Jamie Whitmore (36:48)

XTERRA MTN CHAMPS (FEMALE BY DIV.)Div Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Jaquelyn Wilds 5:27:00 Lakewood, CO20 - 24 Molly Hummel 3:32:19 Durango, CO25 - 29 Emma Garrard 3:19:03 Truckee, CA30 - 34 Jill Sorensen 3:17:04 Breckenridge, CO35 - 39 Mary Hearn 3:26:18 Durango, CO40 - 44 Louisa Jenkins 3:20:46 Boulder, CO45 - 49 Meiling Yee 3:40:33 Sunnyvale, CA50 - 54 Barbara Peterson 3:49:18 Berkeley, CA55 - 59 Cindi Toepel 4:02:11 Littleton, CO

* TOP AMATEURS

XTERRA MTN CHAMPS (MALE BY DIV.)Div Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Kyle Kennedy 3:00:07 Vancouver, Canada20 - 24 Matthew Eberly 3:00:55 Centennial, CO25 - 29 Mike Champigny 2:44:44 Vernon, Canada30 - 34 Damian Gonzalez 2:55:00 Stockton, CA35 - 39 David Cloninger 2:49:52 Bend, OR40 - 44 Brian Stromberg 3:06:49 Ogden, UT45 - 49 Brad Myers 3:14:24 Salem, IN50 - 54 John Royson 3:14:19 Albany, CA55 - 59 James Lewis 3:14:41 Broomfield, CO60 - 64 Lee Cannon 3:44:45 Crested Butte, CO65+ Art Gardenswartz 4:10:58 Albuquerque, NM

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APPENDIX - 2006 MOUNTAIN CHAMP RESULTSSaturday, Aug. 19, 2006 – A pair of Victoria, B.C. bred pros - Mike Vine and Melanie McQuaid - won their respectdivisions in amazingly perfect weather with clear blue skies and temps in the mid-80's.

TOP 15 PRO MENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts 1 Mike Vine 33 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:22:30 $2,500 1002 Seth Wealing 27 Boulder, Colorado 2:23:27 $2,000 903 Michael Simpson 26 Vancouver, B.C., Canada 2:25:07 $1,500 824 Conrad Stoltz 32 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:26:50 $1,200 755 Andrew Noble 41 Gold Coast, Australia 2:26:51 $900 696 Greg Krause 29 Denver, Colorado 2:27:17 $700 637 Ryan Ignatz 27 Boulder, Colorado 2:30:56 $500 588 Justin Thomas 31 Reno, Nevada 2:32:02 $350 539 John Koenig 36 Glenview, Illinois 2:32:31 $250 4910 Will Kelsay 25 Boulder, Colorado 2:35:42 $200 45Also receiving points: Brian Astell ($150, 41), Jimmy Archer ($100, 37), Lars Finanger (34), Guy Perry (31), Dennis Manor (28).

TOP 13 PRO WOMENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Purse Pts1 Melanie McQuaid 33 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:43:19 $2,500 1002 Jamie Whitmore 30 Somerset, California 2:47:39 $2,000 903 Melissa Thomas 36 Boulder, Colorado 2:49:56 $1,500 824 Danelle Kabush 31 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:50:31 $1,200 755 Janae Pritchett 29 Crested Butte, Colorado 2:51:00 $900 696 Jenny Tobin 37 Boise, Idaho 2:55:50 $700 637 Amber Monforte 28 Reno, Nevada 2:55:53 $500 588 Ingrid Rolles 33 Cape Town, South Africa 3:12:58 $350 539 Jackie Burt 29 Crested Butte, Colorado 3:15:18 4910 Aracelly Clouse 33 Cameron Park, California 3:19:02 45Also receiving points: Jennifer Perez (41), Teresa Eggertsen (37), Christy Murphy (34).

7 Jen Tobin 37 Boise, Idaho 2:30:44 $500 588 Shae Rainer 26 Austin, Texas 2:32:40 $350 539 Janae Pritchett 29 Crested Butte, Colorado 2:33:15 $250 4910 Ingrid Rolles 33 Honolulu, Hawaii 2:33:35 $200 45Also receiving points: Melissa Thomas ($150, 41), Aracelly Clouse ($100, 37), Nicole Newton (34), Amber Monforte(31), and Christy Murphy (28).

XTERRA MOUNTAIN CHAMPS (FEMALE BY DIV.)Division Name Time Hometown20 - 24 Suzie Snyder 3:08:06 Colorado Springs, CO25 - 29 Tracy Stewart 3:07:26 Golden, CO30 - 34 Laura Home 3:05:22 Santa Cruz, CA35 - 39 Janice Fliegler 3:18:14 Carson City, NV40 - 44 Katrin Tobin 3:12:00 Santa Cruz, CA45 - 49 Kathleen Morell 3:28:08 Ketchum, ID50 - 54 Barbara Peterson 3:41:14 Berkeley, CA55 - 59 Cindi Toepel 3:52:38 Littleton, CO* TOP AMATEURS

XTERRA SOUTHEAST CHAMPS (MALE BY DIV.)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Kyle Kennedy 2:51:39 Vancouver, Canada20 - 24 Luke Way 2:38:01 Calgary, Canada25 - 29 Cody Waite 2:34:40 Denver, CO30 - 34 Brian Grasky 2:38:07 Tucson, AZ35 - 39 Calvin Zaryski 2:44:38 Calgary, Canada40 - 44 Andrew Duenow 2:51:49 Anchorage, AK45 - 49 Matt Morell 2:53:58 Ketchum, ID50 - 54 Dawes Wilson 3:08:39 Vail, CO55 - 59 David Rakita 3:18:27 Durango, CO60 - 64 Woody Paylor 3:56:06 Red Deer, Canada65+ Hans Dieben 4:34:14 Chula Vista, CA

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APPENDIX - 2008 USA CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTSSunday – October 5, 2008 - INCLINE VILLAGE, NV – Inspired by 5-time XTERRA USA Champ and cancer-strickenathlete Jamie Whitmore - Canadians Mike Vine and Melanie McQuaid powered their way through a chilly morning andgrueling course to win the eighth annual XTERRA USA Championship on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.

TOP 20 PRO MEN Place Name Age Hometown Time Race $$$/Series Purse1 Mike Vine 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:32:38 $5,000/$2,0002 Seth Wealing 29 Incline Village, Nevada 2:34:03 $4,000/$1,2003 Josiah Middaugh 29 Vail, Colorado 2:35:12 $3,000/$4,5004 Dan Hugo 23 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:36:14 $2,400/$7,0005 Branden Rakita 27 Mawitoo Springs, Colorado 2:37:00 $1,800/$4506 Brian Smith 32 Gunnison, Colorado 2:37:33 $1,400/$3,0007 Chris Legh 35 Melbourne, Australia 2:38:02 $1,000/$08 Conrad Stoltz 34 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:40:17 $700/$14,0009 Ryan Ignatz 29 Boulder, Colorado 2:42:00 $500/$50010 Rom Akerson 24 Tambor, Costa Rica 2:42:05 $400/$700Also: Sam Gardner ($300/$0), Will Kelsay ($200/$0), Cody Waite ($0/$350), Craig Evans ($0/$900), Andrew Noble ($0/$300), Jim Vance, Jim

McConnel, Damian Gonzalez, Scott Gall, Ryan DeCook.

TOP 19 PRO WOMENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Race $$$/Series Purse1 Melanie McQuaid 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:56:17 $5,000/$14,0002 Renata Bucher 31 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:59:34 $4,000/$03 Carina Wasle 22 Kundl, Austria 3:00:30 $3,000/$04 Lesley Paterson 28 Stirling, Scotland 3:02:24 $2,400/$2,0005 Jenny Smith 34 Westport, New Zealand 3:02:36 $1,800/$4,5006 Danelle Kabush 33 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 3:02:43 $1,400/$3,0007 Shonny Vanlandingham 38 Durango, Colorado 3:03:42 $1,000/$7,0008 Jenny Tobin 39 Boise, Idaho 3:04:44 $700/$1,2009 Sari Anderson 30 Glenwood Springs, CO 3:06:45 $0/$010 Sara Tarkington 27 Boulder, Colorado 3:07:12 $0/$0Also: Christine Jeffrey ($0/$900), Emma Garrard ($0/$0), Susan Williams ($0/$0), Fabiola Corona ($0/$0), Lisa Isom ($0/$0), Marion Summerer

($0/$700), Kristy Lanier ($0/$450), Amber Monforte ($0/$500), Linda Gallo.

Fastest Swim (0.93 Miles): Seth Wealing (23:16), Christine Jeffrey (23:45)Fastest Bike (21.7 Miles): Mike Vine (1:31:32), Renata Bucher (1:43:49)Fastest Run (6.1 Miles): Chris Legh (35:48), Danelle Kabush (39:19)

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

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APPENDIX - 2007 USA CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTSSunday, Sept. 30, 2007 – Both Stoltz and Whitmore reclaimed the XTERRA titles that slipped away from them in 2006when Stoltz (who won this race in 2001, ’02 and ’03) broke his back and wrist pre-riding and Whitmore (who won fourstraight from 2002-05) suffered through a series of flats that left her out of the title chase. Stoltz and Whitmore finishedwith perfect 400-point scores in the five-stop XTERRA U.S. Pro Series and thus earned $19,000 for their efforts($14,000 for winning the Series and $5,000 for winning the race).

TOP PRO MEN Place Name Age Hometown Time Race $$$/Series Purse1 Conrad Stoltz 33 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:34:08 $5,000/$14,0002 Mike Vine 33 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:35:40 $4,000/$7,0003 Andrew Noble 41 Gold Coast, Australia 2:37:18 $3,000/$2,0004 Josiah Middaugh 28 Vail, Colorado 2:37:47 $2,400/$4,5005 Seth Wealing 28 Boulder, Colorado 2:39:55 $1,800/$3,0006 Ryan Ignatz 28 Boulder, Colorado 2:40:27 $1,400/$4507 Greg Krause 30 Littleton, Colorado 2:40:51 $1,000/$7008 Brian Smith 31 Gunnison, Colorado 2:42:15 $700/$1,2009 Bucky Schafer 25 Englewood, Colorado 2:44:24 $500/NA10 Andrew Biglow 36 Boulder, Colorado 2:46:55 $400/$200Also: Jimmy Archer ($300/$400), Luke Way ($200/$300), Will Kelsay (/$350), Sam Gardner, Cody Waite (/$900)

TOP PRO WOMENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Race $$$/Series Purse1 Jamie Whitmore 31 Somerset, California 2:59:18 $5,000/$14,0002 Jennifer Smith 34 Westport, New Zealand 3:01:26 $4,000/$4,5003 Dara Marks Marino 31 Flagstaff, Arizona 3:04:42 $3,000/$1,2004 Candy Angle 37 Weymouth, Massachusetts 3:10:01 $2,400/$3,0005 Melanie McQuaid 34 Victoria, B.C., Canada 3:10:25 $1,800/$7,0006 Amber Monforte 29 Reno, Nevada 3:12:41 $1,400/$2,0007 Shonny Vanlandingham 38 Durango, Colorado 3:13:44 $1,000/$9008 Erin Ford 31 The Dalles, Oregon 3:14:58 $700/NA9 Sara Tarkington 26 Boulder, Colorado 3:15:10 /$50010 Sabra Davison 21 Jericho, Vermont 3:36:12 /$450Also: Kim Jennings

Fastest Swim (0.93 Miles): Seth Wealing (24:17), Melanie McQuaid (26:29)Fastest Bike (21.7 Miles): Conrad Stoltz (1:32:17), Jennifer Smith (1:47:17)Fastest Run (6.1 Miles): Josiah Middaugh (35:52), Jamie Whitmore (40:56)

2007 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur WomenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Becca Finley Johnston, IA 3:44:0420 - 24 2 Sara Hanson Blacksburg, VA 3:31:2525 - 29 Emma Garrard Truckee, CA 3:15:5730 - 34 Kelly Hovland Portland, OR 3:22:2835 - 39 Lisa Lieb Durango, CO 3:33:2640 - 44 Caroline Colonna Taos, NM 3:28:4345 - 49 2 Katrin Tobin Santa Cruz, CA 3:19:1050 - 54 2 Beverly Enslow Metamora, IL 3:40:4155 - 59 3 Cindi Toepel Littleton, CO 4:04:5760+ 2 Katherine Frank Bend, OR 5:10:32

* Overall Amateur National Champions

2007 XTERRA National Champions – Amateur MenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Joshua Olmstead Elk Grove, CA 3:07:1720 - 24 Chris Pickerell Harrisonburg, VA 2:55:0525 - 29 Jeff Smith Sandpoint, ID 2:49:1530 - 34 Damian Gonzalez Stockton, CA 2:57:0135 - 39 4 Matt Boobar Plymouth, NH 2:49:0240 - 44 Scott Zavack Los Gatos, CA 3:04:3945 - 49 6 Tom Lyons Reno, NV 3:04:1050 - 54 2 Tom Monica Walnut Creek, CA 3:11:5755 - 59 Don Morrison West Brandywine, PA 3:29:0760 - 64 6 Kent Robison Reno, NV 3:24:4065 + 6 Hans Dieben Chula Vista, CA 4:40:47PC 2 Willie Stewart Redlands, CA 3:32:03

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APPENDIX - 2006 USA CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTSSunday, Oct. 1, 2006 – On an incredibly beautiful crisp and clear day on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe Seth Wealingbecame the first American male to win the XTERRA USA Championship in the six-year history of the event, edging MikeVine from Canada by just over a minute with a winning time of 2:34:41.

In the women's pro race Melanie McQuaid from Canada snapped American Jamie Whitmore's four-year run to becomethe first non-U.S. female to win the race since Anke Erlank (South Africa) in 2001.

- - -TOP 10 PRO MEN - - -Place Name Age Hometown Time Race $$$/Series Purse1 Seth Wealing 27 Boulder, Colorado 2:34:41 $5,000/$14,0002 Mike Vine 33 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:35:46 $4,000/$9003 Chris Legh 33 Melbourne, Australia 2:36:12 $3,000/none4 Andrew Noble 41 Gold Coast, Australia 2:37:58 $2,400/$4,5005 Bucky Schafer 24 Englewood, Colorado 2:41:08 $1,800/none6 Ryan Ignatz 28 Boulder, Colorado 2:41:29 $1,200/$1,2007 Josiah Middaugh 28 Vail, Colorado 2:43:07 $900/$3008 Justin Thomas 31 Reno, Nevada 2:43:35 $700/$7009 Greg Krause 29 Denver, Colorado 2:43:46 $500/$20010 John Koenig 36 Glenview, Illinois 2:45:02 $450/none

- - -TOP 10 PRO WOMEN - - -Place Name Age Hometown Time Race/Series Purse1 Melanie McQuaid 33 Victoria, B.C., Canada 3:00:22 $5,000/$14,0002 Jennifer Smith 33 Westport, New Zealand 3:02:31 $4,000/$9003 Danelle Kabush 31 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 3:03:40 $3,000/$3,0004 Candy Angle 37 Weymouth, Massachusetts 3:05:02 $2,400/4,5005 Jamie Whitmore 30 Sacramento, California 3:06:02 $1,800/$7,0006 Melissa Thomas 36 Boulder, Colorado 3:08:45 $1,200/$1,2007 Janae Pritchett 30 Crested Butte, Colorado 3:11:25 $900/$2,0008 Erin Ford 30 Dalles, Oregon 3:14:25 $700/none9 Shonny Vanlandingham 37 Durango, Colorado 3:16:1010 Kerry Barnholt 33 Boulder, Colorado 3:18:25

Fastest 1.5k Swim (0.93 Miles): Seth Wealing (22:47), Janae Pritchett (25:02)Fastest 32k Bike (19 Miles): Mike Vine (1:37:04), Jennifer Smith (1:48:30)Fastest 10k Run (6.2 Miles): Chris Legh (33:17), Danelle Kabush (38:34)

2006 XTERRA National Champions - Amateur WomenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Sara Hanson McLean, VA 3:52:2420 - 24 * Suzie Snyder Colorado Springs, CO 3:28:4225 - 29 Elizabeth Vollmer Denver, CO 3:30:3530 - 34 Laura Home Santa Cruz, CA 3:18:5135 - 39 Birgit Johnston Los Gatos, CA 3:34:5040 - 44 Katrin Tobin Santa Cruz, CA 3:22:0645 - 49 Beverly Enslow Peoria, IL 3:46:4550 - 54 $ Barbara Peterson Berkeley, CA 3:56:3555 - 59 Mary Ellen Laberge LaGrande, OR 4:23:07

* Overall Amateur National Champions

2006 XTERRA National Champions - Amateur MenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Ryan Ognibene Santa Ana, CA 3:20:3420 - 24 Kent Finley Johnstown, IA 3:08:2225 - 29 Cody Waite Denver, CO 2:52:1830 - 34 * Matt Boobar Plymouth, NH 2:51:3535 - 39 Ross McMahan Incline Village, NV 2:57:1540 - 44 Tim Johnston Los Gatos, CA 2:58:4945 - 49 ! Tom Lyons Reno, NV 3:04:4350 - 54 * Ian Davidson, Jr. Clemson, SC 3:13:1755 - 59 ! Kent Robinson Reno, NV 3:23:0660 - 64 + Peter Wood La Jolla, CA 3:54:1865 + ! Hans Dieben Chula Vista, CA 4:34:23Challenged Ryan Levinson San Diego, CA 4:48:44

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APPENDIX - 2005 USA CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

TOP 10 PRO MENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Points - Race Purse1 Eneko Llanos 28 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain 2:36:13 100 - $5,000/$2002 Conrad Stoltz 31 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:37:15 90 - $4,000/$14,0003 Mike Vine 31 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:38:26 82 - $3,000/$7,0004 Seth Wealing 26 Boulder, Colorado 2:39:42 75 - $2,400/$4005 Francisco Serrano 24 Garza Garcia, Mexico 2:40:45 69 - $1,800/$2,0006 Olivier Marceau 32 Cannes, France 2:41:12 63 - $1,400/$4,5007 Chris Legh 32 Melbourne, Australia 2:41:14 58 - $1,000/none8 Andrew Noble 40 Gold Coast, Australia 2:42:35 53 - $700/$7009 Josiah Middaugh 27 Vail, Colorado 2:42:47 49 - $500/$1,20010 Michael Simpson 22 Vancouver, B.C., Canada 2:42:54 45 - $400/$400

TOP 10 PRO WOMENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Points - Race Purse 1 Jamie Whitmore 29 Elk Grove, California 3:01:30 100 - $5,000/$14,0002 Melanie McQuaid 31 Victoria, B.C., Canada 3:02:05 90 - $4,000/$7,0003 Barb Lindquist 35 Alta, Wyoming 3:03:07 82 - $3,000/none4 Danelle Kabush 30 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 3:09:45 75 - $2,400/$3,0005 Candy Angle 35 Weymouth, Massachusetts 3:10:07 69 - $1,800/$4,5006 Jessica Harrison 27 Perpignan, France 3:12:04 63 - $1,400/$3,0007 Melissa Thomas 35 Boulder, Colorado 3:12:57 58 - $1,000/$2,0008 Jenny Tobin 35 Boise, Idaho 3:14:04 53 - $700/$9009 Janae Pritchett 29 Crested Butte, Colorado 3:15:51 49 - none/$70010 Lisa Isom 33 Vail, Colorado 3:17:54 45 - none/none

Fastest 1.5k Swim (0.93 Miles):Brent McMahon (22:31), Barb Lindquist (23:07)Fastest 32k Bike (22 Miles):Conrad Stoltz (1:33:52), Jimena Florit (1:47:12)Fastest 10k Run (6.2 Miles):Chris Legh (36:13), Jessica Harrison (42:14)

XTERRA National Champions - Amateur WomenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 +Kate Chapman Breckenridge, CO 3:39:3220 - 24 +Suzanne Snyder Colorado Springs, CO 3:38:1825 - 29 Amber Monforte Reno, NV 3:20:3330 - 34 Aracelly Clouse Cameron Park, CA 3:26:1235 - 39 +Karen Lefebre Big Sky, MT 4:00:2040 - 44 Kathy Eckert Denver, CO 3:51:2045 - 49 ! Barbara Peterson Berkeley, CA 3:57:5150 - 54 +Cindi Toepel Littleton, CO 4:11:2455 - 59 Kathy Frank Bend, OR

Top Amateurs+two-time, *three-time, #four-time, !five-time champs

XTERRA National Champions - Amateur MenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Alex Modestou North Liberty, IA 3:06:5720 - 24 Ryan DeCook Rochester, MI 3:05:5225 - 29 Craig Evans Spring Hill, TN 2:53:3430 - 34 Andrew Biglow Boulder, CO 2:52:0535 - 39 David Cloninger Bend, OR 2:58:3140 - 44 #Tom Lyons Reno, NV 3:05:0745 - 49 Kevin Deighan Vail, CO 3:20:5850 - 54 +Ian Davidson, Jr. Clemson, SC 3:16:2355 - 59 #Kent Robinson Reno, NV 3:44:1460 - 64 Ronald Scranton Albuquerque, NM 4:54:5265 + #Hans Dieben Chula Vista, CA 4:44:16CAF Willie Stewart Redlands, CA 3:35:00

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TOP 10 PRO MENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Race Purse Points1 Eneko Llanos 27 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain 2:36:36 $5,000 1002 Sylvain Dodet 29 Antibes, France 2:37:25 $4,000 903 Josiah Middaugh 26 Vail, Colorado 2:39:15 $3,000 824 Nicolas LeBrun 31 Villeneuve-Loubet, France 2:39:51 $2,400 755 Conrad Stoltz 30 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:40:06 $1,800 696 David Henestrosa 26 Barcelona, Spain 2:40:48 $1,400 637 Jason Chalker 29 Sydney, Australia 2:42:02 $1,000 588 Francisco Serrano 23 Garza Garcia, Mexico 2:42:15 $700 539 Greg Krause 26 Denver, Colorado 2:42:38 $500 4910 Jan Rehula 30 Ceskebudejovice, Czech Republic 2:43:31 $400 45

TOP 10 PRO WOMENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Purse Points1 Jamie Whitmore 27 Elk Grove, California 3:01:47 $5,000 1002 Melanie McQuaid 30 Victoria, B.C., Canada 3:06:53 $4,000 903 Candy Angle 34 Weymouth, Massachusetts 3:08:52 $3,000 824 Lynley Allison 31 Auckland, New Zealand 3:16:01 $2,400 755 Janae Deverell 28 Crested Butte, Colorado 3:18:07 $1,800 696 Lisa Isom 32 Vail, Colorado 3:21:40 $1,400 637 Cherie Touchette 40 Incline Village, Nevada 3:26:04 $1,000 588 Erin McCarty 33 San Jose, California 3:32:26 $700 539 Linda Gabor 31 Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 3:38:52 $500 4910 Christy Murphy 34 Novato, California 3:39:20 $400 45

XTERRA National Champions - Amateur WomenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Kate Chapman Breckenridge, CO 3:56:5420 - 24 Suzie Snyder Averill Park, NY 3:58:1425 - 29 Nicole Rutkowski Avon, CO 3:36:5130 - 34 *Lara Usinowicz Denver, CO 3:31:1435 - 39 Karen Lefebre Big Sky, MT 3:46:5540 - 44 Jean Hadley Avon, CO 3:48:4445 - 49 ` Barbara Peterson Berkeley, CA 3:56:1150 - 54 Cindi Toepel Littleton, CO 4:14:1055 - 59 # Wendy Minor Honolulu, HI 5:35:55# Two-time, ^Three-time, and `Four-time national champions* Top Amateurs

Fastest 1.5k Swim (0.93 Miles):Kerry Classen (21:48), Lynley Allison (24:41)Fastest 32k Bike (22 Miles):Josiah Middaugh (1:36:26), Jamie Whitmore (1:51:08)Fastest 10k Run (6.2 Miles):Josiah Middaugh (36:53), Jamie Whitmore (44:30)

XTERRA National Champions - Amateur MenDivision Name Hometown Time15 - 19 * Taylor Tolleson Pacific Grove, CA 2:50:0020 - 24 Maxwell King Bend, OR 3:01:2025 - 29 Jim Vance San Diego, CA 2:53:5030 - 34 Tim Menoher Erlanger, KY 2:55:2235 - 39 Mike Smith Santa Barbara, CA 3:07:4740 - 44 ^ Tom Lyons Reno, NV 2:59:4445 - 49 Ian Davidson Clemson, SC 3:14:0950 - 54 David Rakita Durango, CO 3:26:2555 - 59 ^ Kent Robinson Reno, NV 3:30:1960+ Peter Wood La Jolla, CA 3:51:45

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TOP 10 PRO MENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Purse Points1 Conrad Stoltz 29 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:35:10 $4,400 1002 Steve Larsen 32 Davis, California 2:35:43 $3,400 903 Nicolas LeBrun 29 Villeneuve-Loubet, France 2:40:35 $2,400 824 Tyler Johnson 22 Chester, Connecticut 2:42:14 $1,600 755 Andrew Noble 37 Gold Coast, Australia 2:43:43 $1,200 696 Jason Chalker 28 Sydney, Australia 2:44:35 $800 637 Josiah Middaugh 24 Vail, Colorado 2:44:50 $600 588 Justin Thomas 27 Fairfax, Virginia 2:45:36 $500 539 Raynard Tissink 29 Weltevreden Park, South Africa 2:47:57 $400 4910 Stefan Jakobsen 29 Nanaimo, B.C., Canada 2:48:47 $300 45

TOP 10 PRO WOMENPlace Name Age Hometown Time Purse Points1 Jamie Whitmore 26 Elk Grove, California 3:02:43 $4,400 1002 Melanie McQuaid 29 Victoria, B.C., Canada 3:05:46 $3,400 903 Shari Kain 38 Cupertino, California 3:09:24 $2,400 824 Melissa Thomas 32 Boulder, Colorado 3:11:14 $1,600 755 Candy Angle 33 Weymouth, Massachusetts 3:14:00 $1,200 696 Jenny Tobin 34 Boise, Idaho 3:14:47 $800 637 Jari Kirkland 26 Breckenridge, Colorado 3:23:31 $600 588 Katherine Zambrana 26 Steamboat Springs, Colorado 3:24:43 539 Karen Masson 34 Atlanta, Georgia 3:25:45 4910 Christina Ruiter Durango, Colorado 3:25:59 45

XTERRA National Champions - Female Age Group Division Name Hometown Time20 - 24 Shae Rainer Austin, TX 3:35:1225 - 29 Janae Deverell Crested Butte, CO 3:17:1430 - 34 Lisa Isom Vail, CO 3:29:1835 - 39 Serena Warner Provo, UT 3:33:3940 - 44 Karen Hagner Grapevine, TX 3:58:5545 - 49 Barbara Peterson Berkeley, CA 3:50:43* Top Amateur Female

XTERRA National Champions - Male Age Group Division Name Hometown Time15 - 19 Taylor Tolleson Pacific Grove, CA 3:09:5420 - 24 Tomas Petriko Solano Beach, CA 3:10:2925 - 29 Greg Krause Littleton, CO 2:52:2630 - 34 Matt Boobar Plymouth, NH 2:55:3235 - 39 Michael Nahom New Milford, CT 3:01:0440 - 44 Tom Lyons Reno, NV 3:02:4245 - 49 Tom Monica Walnut Creek, CA 3:18:5750 - 54 David Rakita Durango, CO 3:31:2955 - 59 Kent Robinson Reno, NV 3:27:54* Top Amateur Male

Fastest 1.5k Swim (0.93 Miles):

Conrad Stoltz (21:11), Janae Deverell (23:58)Fastest 32k Bike (22 Miles):

Steve Larsen (1:31:43), Jamie Whitmore (1:52:23)Fastest 10k Run (6.2 Miles):

Nicolas Lebrun (37:43), Jenny Tobin (44:34)

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APPENDIX - 2001 + 2002 USA CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

2001 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSThe Inaugural Class

MEN’S CHAMPIONSAGE GROUP NAME HOMETOWN REGION

PRO Conrad Stoltz Stellenbosch, South Africa N/A15-19 Brian Bradke Latham, New York North East20-24 Andrew Tainter Madison, Wisconsin North Central25-29 Matt Boobar Plymouth, New Hampshire North East30-34 Greg Perkins Salinas, California South West35-39 Todd Scott Royal Oak, Michigan North Central40-44 Howard Jones Walnut Creek, California South West45-49 Rob Noyes Breckenridge, Colorado Mountain50-54 Kent Robison Reno, Nevada South West55-59 Joe Amato Ellicott City, Maryland Mid Atlantic60+ Hans Dieben Chula Vista, California South West

WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSAGE GROUP NAME HOMETOWN REGION

PRO Anke Erlank Stellenbosch, South Africa N/A20-24 Jari Kirkland Breckenridge, Colorado Mountain25-29 Jessica Burwell Durango, Colorado Mountain30-34 Serena Warner Provo, Utah Mountain35-39 Jodi Ruby La Verne, California South West40-44 Barbara Peterson Berkeley, California South West50-54 Susi Chandler Bristol, Tennessee South East

2002 XTERRA USA AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSMEN’S CHAMPIONS *Repeat champs

PRO Conrad Stoltz Stellenbosch, South Africa N/A15-19 Jeremy Chandler Bristol, Tennessee South East20-24 Josiah Middaugh Vail, Colorado Mountain25-29 Darren Lacy Minturn, Colorado Mountain30-34 Michael Nahom New Milford, Connecticut North East35-39 Bob Mueller Solana Beach, California South West40-44 Tom Lyons Reno, Nevada South West45-49 Hugo Kenyon Tahoe City, California South West50-54 David Rakita Durango, Colorado Mountain55-59 * Joe Amato Ellicott City, Maryland Mid Atlantic60+ * Hans Dieben Chula Vista, California South West

WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS *Repeat champsPRO Jamie Whitmore Elk Grove, California N/A20-24 Carmen Klube Alameda, California South West25-29 * Jari Kirkland Breckenridge, Colorado Mountain30-34 Kayleen Uibel Spokane, Washington North West35-39 * Serena Warner Provo, Utah Mountain40-44 Valerie Hardin Doylestown, Pennsylvania Mid Atlantic45-49 * Barbara Peterson Berkeley, California South West50-54 * Susi Chandler Bristol, Tennessee South East55-59 Wendy Minor Honolulu, Hawaii South West

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