maui 2009 press guide - Xterra

JOSIAH MIDDAUGH
Vail, Colorado
2009 XTERRA South Central Champ
5-time XTERRA National Champ
Josiah
FINAL 2009 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 3
PERSONAL: Born July 25, 1978from East Jordan,
Michigan...earned a Bachelor of Science degree in health
fitness from Central Michigan Univ. where he ran x-country
and track...works as an endurance coach and trainer.
WEBSITE: josiahmiddaugh.com
SPONSORS: TYR, Salomon, First Endurance
XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Ninth year.
RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Has been the top
American in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series five of the last six
years. 3x USSSA Snowshoe National Champ (2002, ‘03,
‘08), 5-time North American Snowshoe Champ, 2006 USAT
Winter Triathlon National Champ, and 2005 USAT Long
Course National Champ. Before turning pro he was the ‘02
XTERRA Amateur USA & World Champ in 20-24 division.
2004: 7th in Richmond, won Keystone, 3rd in Big Bear and
Lake Tahoe, won XTERRA Canada. Top American finisher
in Tahoe where he posted the fastest bike and run. Placed
2nd in Pro Series and top American (3rd overall) at Worlds.
2005: 7th in Temecula, 10th in Richmond, 6th in Milwaukee,
3rd in Keystone, 9th in Tahoe, 6th in Pro Series (top
American). Was also the top American at the World
Championship (10th overall) for 2nd straight year.
2006: Finished 3rd at Temecula then broke his knee-cap in
a training ride before the second race of the year in
Alabama. Came back in time for Tahoe where he finished
7th, followed that with a 4th at XTERRA Worlds.
2007: Finished 4th at West Champs, 3rd in Alabama, 4th in
Richmond, 2nd in Utah, 4th at the USA Championship and
3rd in the Pro Series (top American). Was 17th at Worlds.
LAST YEAR: Placed 2nd at XTERRA Winter Worlds in
Utah (by one second). Placed 4th at West Champs, won the
East Championship, was 5th at the Mountain Champs, and
3rd at XTERRA USA. Top American in Pro Series for 4th
time in 5 years. 7th at Worlds (top American for third time).
THIS YEAR: Placed 4th at XTERRA Winter Worlds in Utah,
2nd at XTERRA West Cup, 3rd at Midwest Cup, 2nd at
Southeast Cup, won Teva Mtn Games in his hometown,
was 2nd at Atlantic Cup, won South Central Cup, was 3rd
at Mtn Cup and 3rd at the XTERRA USA Championship.
MAUI PASTS: Top American in 2004, 2005, and 2008.
Placed 7th last year (third-best bike), 17th in 2007, 4th in
‘06 (fastest bike). 10th in ‘05, 3rd in ‘04, 6th in ‘03, 28th in
‘02 when he won 20-24 World title, and 69th in 2001.
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