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2013 XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSORSThe 2013 XTERRA West Championship is presented by Paul Mitchell and AVIA. Sponsors include the Utah SportsCommission, Muscle Milk, XTERRA Wetsuits, PowerBar, Gatorade, XTERRA Fitness, Zorrel, Rudy Project, AstonMonteLago Village Resort, LifeProof, FootBalance, Choice Hotels, McGhies Bike and Board, Aquafina, and Walmart.

WELCOME TO XTERRA & THE “LIVE MORE” SPIRITIn 1996 mountain biking and triathlon met in a duel of thefittest on the island of Maui. The race consisted of an openoceanswim, a mountain bike race, and a trail run. Itrepresented a bold new racing format that attractedoutdoor enthusiasts, adventure seekers, mountain bikersand triathletes. The mountain bikers brought their laid-backstyle and bold self-assurance. The triathletes brought theirhard-core training and avid dedication. They soondiscovered a common “Live More” spirit that pulled themtogether. The relationship flourished into an internationallyrecognizedbrand called XTERRA, and today there aretens of thousands of athletes not only taking part in theraces, but truly living the lifestyle.The typical XTERRA is comprised of the following:1.5 kilometer (0.93-mile) swim in an ocean, lake, or river30 kilometer (18.6-mile) mountain bike on off-road trails10 kilometer (6.2-mile) trail run on a variety of surfaces2013 marks the 18th consecutive year of XTERRA racing,and the 5th straight year the West Championship has beenheld at Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson, Nevada.The XTERRA West Championship is the first of fourregionals in the America Tour, and offers up $15,000 inprize money for pros and 47 qualifying spots into theXTERRA World Championship for amateurs. Age groupcompetitors will also earn points in pursuit of winning theirregion and qualifying for the invite-only XTERRA USAChampionship held in Utah on Sept. 21.This guide will breakdown the who, what, when, where andwhy of the XTERRA West Championship - and introduceyou to the professional athletes racing in the world’spremier off-road tri on Saturday, April 13.Produced by3

XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF 2013 PRO SERIESForget the glitz and glamour, the world’s greatest athletesare headed to Vegas for the dust and dirt of the XTERRAWest Championship off-road triathlon at Aston MonteLagoVillage Resort at Lake Las Vegas on April 13.StoltzSome of the best triathletes, mountain bikers, andadventure racers on the planet are headed to Henderson forthe showdown that entails a one-mile swim in Lake LasVegas, an 18-mile mountain bike up, down, & around theexpansive and private desert surrounding the resort, and a6.2-mile trail run that will test the endurance anddetermination of even the fittest athletes.Among them are two-time Olympian and four-time XTERRAWorld Champ Conrad “the Caveman” Stoltz from SouthAfrica, and his chief nemesis in Vegas - America’s best offroadtriathlete Josiah Middaugh.In the women’s race you’ll find three-time XTERRA WorldChampion Melanie McQuaid from Canada head-to-headagainst the reigning and two-time XTERRA World ChampLesley Paterson from Scotland.This race is the first of four regional championship races inthe nationwide XTERRA America Tour that boasts 70 racesin 38 states across the country.The course itself is nothing short of spectacular, a virtualmoonscape with the various shades of red, sand, and greyof the southern Nevada desert juxtaposed with the luxury ofLake Las Vegas Resort.PatersonThere is $15,000 in prize money for pros and 47 qualifyingslots into the XTERRA World Championship up for grabs toamateur racers. More than 300 athletes representing 20+U.S. States and several countries are signed up for themain event.Aside from the championship race there is also a halfdistanceXTERRA Sprint race, relay team competitions, and5, 10, and 21km trail runs. In addition, the best Paul Mitchellstylists in Nevada will be onsite giving haircuts in exchangefor a $15 donation to the Challenged Athletes Foundation.“There could be no better place to kick off the season thanat Lake Las Vegas,” said David Nicholas, the managingdirector of the XTERRA World Tour. “Whether you gambleor not, Las Vegas is one fascinating place. The lights, theshows, the restaurants are absolutely world class, and wehave an XTERRA race just minutes from the Strip and theairport. This event will be epic.”4

XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE OF EVENTSLAKE LAS VEGAS, NV - April 13-14THURSDAY, April 11:2-5pmRegistration and Packet Pickup* all events, XTERRA ExpoFRIDAY, April 12:2-5pm4-5pmRegistration and Packet Pickup* all events, XTERRA ExpoXTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – hosted by pro athletesSATURDAY, April 13:7:00amTransition and Body Marking open7:30am-8:00am Late Triathlon Packet Pickup* (no new registration) at XTERRA Expo8:30am-1:30pm Expo Open8:30am-1:30pm Trail Run Registration and Packet Pickup8:30amStart XTERRA Sprint (750m swim, 15K MTB, 5K trail run)10:00am-2:00pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athlete Foundation10:30am Start XTERRA West Championship (1.5K swim, 30K MTB, 10K trail run)11:00am XTERRA Sprint Awards Ceremony12:35/12:55pm XTERRA West Championship male/female winners expected1:00pmBike course cut-off for 2nd lap of Championship course2:00pmXTERRA Championship Awards Ceremony1:45pmT2 Cut-off. Athletes arriving at transition after 1:45pm will not be permitted to continue2:00pmXTERRA After Party – Westin Montelago Pool (food & drink specials for XTERRA athletes)SUNDAY, April 14:6:30-7:30am Late Trail Run Packet Pickup8:00am-12:00pm Expo Open8:30am21K Lake Las Vegas Trail Run Race Start8:35am10K Lake Las Vegas Trail Run Start8:40am5K Lake Las Vegas Run/Walk Start9am-12pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athlete Foundation10:30am XTERRA Trail Run Awards Ceremony, finish line areaEVENT PARKING: is located at the Montelago Village public parking lot. From Lake Las Vegas Blvd, turn right onStrada di Villagio. Expo and Transition is located on the corner of Lake Las Vegas Pkwy and Montelago Blvd.Park your car in the parking lot and take the bridge to the transition area.*photo ID required for triathlon race packet pickup.5

PAUL MITCHELL CUT-A-THON AND XTERRA UNIVERSITYFounded to help physically challenged athletes reach theirathletic goals, the non-profit Challenged Athletes Foundation isthe official charity of the Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon at eachchampionship stop on the XTERRA America Tour.Stylists will cut hair from 10am-2pm on Saturday and 9am-Noon on Sunday at the finish line area of the XTERRA WestChampionship and all proceeds will go to the CAF.XTERRA UNIVERSITYPresented by Paul MitchellLearn the art of XTERRA from the best off-road multisportathletes on the planet - 8x National Champ Josiah Middaughand two-time World Champ Lesley Paterson. XTERRAUniversity is a must for first-timers and anyone looking tosharpen their skills in swimming, mountain biking, trail running,and nutrition. Josiah and Lesley will even break down intoWest Champs course specifics and answer any and allquestions. Best part is, the clinic is FREE. Friday at 4pm.6

XTERRA LAKE LAS VEGAS 5K/10K/21K TRAIL RUNSA strong run and a little bit of luck can go a long way in LasVegas. On April 14, it could help runners in the XTERRALake Las Vegas Trail Run get to Hawaii.Every age-group winner in the XTERRA Lake Las Vegashalf-marathon will earn a free entry to the XTERRA TrailRun World Championship at Kualoa Ranch, Hawaii, in Nov.The XTERRA Lake Las Vegas Trail Run will take place on adesert course just outside the Aston MonteLago Resort,which is 17 miles off the famous Las Vegas Strip. The eventis open to runners of all ages and skill levels.There are three courses to accommodate the various levelsof runners - a 21-kilometer long course, as well as a 10Kand 5K. The 21K course at Lake Las Vegas has drawnpositive reviews from past runners for its unique terrain andbreathtaking views. It is unique in that you literally feel asthough you are running on Mars. Red sandy soil, crazy hills,and wild desert skies will inspire you to run fast and strong.The event will serve as a benefit for the Leukemia &Lymphoma Society of Southern Nevada, and every entrywill make a difference.Money raised will help fund cancer treatments, such aschemotherapy and stem cell transplants, for the 1,200patients in the Southern Nevada area.Emily Keil of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society saidadditional goals for the event include raising awarenessabout blood cancer, and “bringing non-profit motivation tothe running community, and providing a healthy lifestyle witha purpose.”To learn more about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,please visit www.lls.org.Registration for all three distances of the event is open atwww.xterralakelasvegas.com, or onsite at the AstonMontelago Village Resort starting Thursday at 2pm.7*See XTERRA tri map for 5k/10k trail run route on next page (it’s same).

XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE MAPThe XTERRA West Championship starts in the clean andclear (and cold) water of Lake Las Vegas fronting theMonteLago Village Resort. Swimmers will work their wayout and back in a single loop swim.The 30km bike course is a non-stop barrage of short, steep,one and two-minute climbs followed by quick descents – allon a virtual moonscape highlighted with the various shadesof red, sand, and grey that the desert dishes out.The 10km run is comprised of two 3-mile loops. One of thecool things about this desert course, described as “lunartechnical on baked clay”, is the multitude of times where youcan see your opponent around the turn, just up the hill, orcoming one way or another from out-and-backs on the run.8

XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONSHIP PRO PREVIEWThe XTERRA U.S. Pro Series opener at Lake Las VegasResort in Henderson, Nevada next Saturday, April 13 willfeature some of the sports biggest stars with Conrad Stoltzand Josiah Middaugh highlighting the men's field; andLesley Paterson, Shonny Vanlandingham, and MelanieMcQuaid leading the charge for the women.The CavemanWe caught up with XTERRA managing director DaveNicholas to get his thoughts on the upcoming XTERRAWest Championship pro race..."The long winter is over and Spring brings with it a newXTERRA season," wrote Nicholas. "The first two weekendsof points series races is in the books, and the firstChampionship weekend is just a week away.There is little doubt that Lesley Paterson has stamped hermark on XTERRA. Now a two-time world champ and anamazing 3rd overall in the Philippines surely must make herthe favorite going into the year. The men have been allabout Conrad versus Josiah and for Vegas I don't see anobvious change.Craig Evans has shown fantastic bursts of speed and cannever be taken lightly along with Branden Rakita who is ohso close at times. Will "the Thrill" Kelsey gets stronger everyyear and at 31 - is the youngest of the five. Dan Hugo won'tbe in Vegas but will return to the U.S. for Pelham andRichmond and is always at the sharp end of the field.For the women, former world champ ShonnyVanlandingham seems ready to return to the top step. Sheraced really well in South Africa on the bike and has hadover a month to get her running legs under her. Never to bedismissed is three-time world champ Melanie McQuaid. Melstarted the season at the Oceanside 70.3 to get her seasongoing and has not had a season without a win in a dozenyears. Fellow Canadian Danelle Kabush broke through witha win of her own in Colorado last year and has always beena fierce competitor while the defending USA national champSuzie Snyder, like Kelsey, is only 31 and getting faster everyyear.There are 14 pro women scheduled with great names likeChristine "Big Fish" Jeffrey; and Emma Garrard and KelleyCullen return from becoming Mom's. Among the 14 pro menare some experienced XTERRA guys like Ryan Ignatz, MattLieto, youngster Will Ross and Chris Ganter.9

XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONSHIP PRO PREVIEWLooks like a terrific start to the year and regardless of theoutcomes a great after party Saturday at the Westin Pooldeck should be a ton of fun with adult beverages and lots ofwar stories."Here's a look at the tentative pro start lists.Note: Rank indicates their final position in 2012 XTERRAU.S. Pro Series standings, NR = not ranked.Rank – Men – Age, Hometown1 - Conrad Stoltz – 39, Stellenbosch, South Africa2 - Josiah Middaugh – 34, Eagle-Vail, Colorado4 - Craig Evans – 35, Hendersonville, Tennessee5 - Branden Rakita – 32, Colorado Springs, Colorado6 - Will Kelsay – 31, Boulder, Colorado9 - Will Ross – 23, Anchorage, Alaska11 - Damian Gonzalez – 36, Stockton, California12 - Ryan Ignatz – 34, Boulder, Colorado28 - Chris Ganter – 34, Boise, IdahoNR - Matt Lieto – 34, Bend, OregonNR - Matt Mangen – 30, Ivins, UtahNR - Joshua Merrick – 42, Alamosa, ColoradoNR - Jason Michalak – 35, Crested Butte, ColoradoNR - Erich Wegscheider – 27, San Jose, CaliforniaRank – Women – Age, Hometown1 - Lesley Paterson – 32, San Diego, California2 - Melanie McQuaid – 39, Victoria, B.C., Canada4 - Danelle Kabush – 37, Calgary, Alberta, Canada5 - Suzie Snyder – 31, Fredericksburg, Virginia6 - Tamara Donelson – 37, Edwards, Colorado9 - Caroline Colonna – 48, Taos, New Mexico10 - Shonny Vanlandingham – 43, Durango, Colorado12 - Emma Garrard – 30, Park City, Utah14 - Christine Jeffrey – 40, Guelph, Ontario, Canada22 - Brandi Heisterman – 37, Squamish, B.C., CanadaNR - Jamie Brede – 35, Breckenridge, ColoradoNR - Rachel Challis – 37, Carlsbad, CaliforniaNR - Kelley Cullen – 32, New Castle, ColoradoNR - Lauren Harrison – 35, Los Altos, California10

CONRAD “The Caveman” STOLTZStellenbosch, South Africa4-time XTERRA World Champ10-time XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champ2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 1PERSONAL: Born October 23, 1973...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.comTWITTER: @ConradStoltzSPONSORS: Specialized, Suunto, Clif Bar, Mutual Safes,Oakley, Squirt Lube, Blue Seventy, Kelfords, Stuffitts,LOOK, Thule, GoPro.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 13th year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Is XTERRA’s all-timechampionship race wins leader with 46 (he has 50 all-told),is the only pro to win four XTERRA World Titles, and hasan unprecedented 10 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series titles (2001-03, ‘05 & ‘07-’12). Also won the 2011 and 2012 ITU CrossTriathlon World Championships.2001: Burst onto the XTERRA scene and won three races,including the Pro Series and the 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: Won XTERRA South Africa, placed second inRichmond, 6th in Keystone, second in Big Bear, and fifth inTahoe. Finished third in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series, anddnf’d at XTERRA Worlds.2005: Won four straight before placing 2nd in Keystone.Won XTERRA South Africa, the West, East, and MidwestChamps in Milwaukee, was second in Keystone beforewinning the inaugural XTERRA Brazil. Placed 2nd 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 UtahMEET THE PROFESSIONALS11because 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.2008: Placed 4th at XTERRA South Africa, won the WestChamps for 6th time in his career, won the Southeast title,DNF in Richmond, was 2nd at XTERRA UK, 6th at XTERRACzech, and 2nd at XTERRA France. Won the XTERRAMountain Championship in August, placed 8th at the USAChampionship but still edged countryman Dan Hugo to winXTERRA U.S. Pro Series title for the 6th time. Suffered a flatwhile leading at the XTERRA World Championship in Mauiand eventually finished 12th after a series of mechanicals.2009: Won XTERRA West, Midwest, and Southeast CupRaces, was 5th at the Northwest Cup, won the Atlantic Cup,finished 3rd in a photo-finish at the Northeast Cup, was 2ndat the XTERRA USA Championship (and won the U.S. ProSeries for the 7th time). Placed 5th at XTERRA Worlds.2010: Won all four regionals he entered - the XTERRA West,South Central, Southeast and East Champs. Placed 6th atthe XTERRA Canada Championships, won XTERRA USAChampionship (and the Pro Series for 8th time), and becamethe first pro to win a fourth XTERRA World Championship.2011: Won XTERRA Buffelspoort, was 2nd at XTERRAWest Champs, won his record-breaking 38th career championshipat South Central Champs in Waco, won ITU Cross TriWorld Title, won the Pacific and Southeast titles on back-tobackweekends in May, captured East title in Richmond inJune, and the XTERRA Japan Championship in August.Placed 5th at XTERRA USA Championship and won the ProSeries crown for 9th time (fifth straight). Was in third placecoming off the bike at XTERRA Worlds, but pulled with worseningasthma-type conditions on the run.2012: Won the XTERRA South Africa Championship for thefifth time, won the XTERRA West Championship, ITU CrossTri World Champs/XTERRA Southeast Championship, Eastand Mountain Championships, was 4th at the USAChampionship, won the U.S. Pro Series for the 10th time,and was 3rd at XTERRA Worlds.2013: Won XTERRA Buffelspoort, crossed the finish line in2nd at the XTERRA South Africa Championship but was laterDQ’d for going off-course in last stages of the run.

MEET THE PROFESSIONALSJOSIAH MIDDAUGHEagle-Vail, Colorado2012 XTERRA USA Champion8-time XTERRA National ChampJosiah2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 2PERSONAL: Born July 25, 1978from East Jordan,Michigan...earned a bachelor of science degree in healthfitness from Central Michigan Univ. where he ran x-countryand track...recently earned his masters in humanmovement from AT Still University...works as an endurancecoach and personal trainer at Dogma Athletica.WEBSITE: josiahmiddaugh.comTWITTER: @josiahmiddaughSPONSORS: Dogma Athletica, First Endurance, FeltBicycles, ENVE, Suunto, SalomonXTERRA EXPERIENCE: 12th year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Has been the topAmerican in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series eight of the lastnine years. Has won the USSSA Snowshoe NationalChampionships and North American SnowshoeChampionships several times, 2006 and 2011 USAT WinterTriathlon National Champ, and 2005 USAT Long CourseNational Champ. Before turning pro he won the 2002XTERRA Amateur USA & World Championship titles in the20-24 division. Did first XTERRA at Keystone in 2001.2004: 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,3rd in Keystone, 9th in Tahoe, 6th in Pro Series (topAmerican). Was also the top American at the WorldChampionship (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.2008: Placed 2nd at XTERRA Winter Worlds (by 1 second).Placed 4th at West Champs, won East Champs, was 5th atMountain Champs, 3rd at XTERRA USA. Top American inPro Series for 4th time. 7th at Worlds (3x top American).2009: Placed 4th at XTERRA Winter Worlds in Utah, 2nd atXTERRA West Cup, 3rd at Midwest Cup, 2nd at Southeast12Cup, won Teva Mtn Games in his hometown, was 2nd atAtlantic Cup, won South Central Cup, was 3rd at Mtn Cupand 3rd at the XTERRA USA Championship. Placed 9th atXTERRA Worlds (2nd fastest bike), and was 2nd American.2010: Placed 2nd at the XTERRA West Championship,South Central, and Southeast Championships and postedthe fastest run split at all three. Placed third at the XTERRAEast and Mountain Championships. Won the XTERRACanada Championship, and placed 3rd (top American) atthe XTERRA USA Championship. Placed 32nd at XTERRAWorlds after a series of flats that had him running with hisbike the last mile of the course.2011: Won the USAT Winter Triathlon NationalChampionship and North American SnowshoeChampionship over the winter. Won the XTERRA WestChampionship, finished second by just eight seconds at theSouth Central Championship, was 4th at ITU Cross TriWorlds and the Pacific Champs, third at the SoutheastChamps, won the Mountain Champs in hometown of Vail inJuly, and won the XTERRA Canada Championship for 2ndstraight year, was 3rd at XTERRA USA Champs despitehaving to run with his bike the last mile of the bike. Placedfourth at XTERRA Worlds (top American).2012: Placed 2nd at the XTERRA West Champs, 4th at theITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRA SoutheastChamps, 2nd at the East and Mountain Champs, and wonthe XTERRA USA Championship. Was 2nd in Pro Series.Placed 2nd at XTERRA Worlds (top American 5th time).2013: First race.

MEET THE PROFESSIONALSCRAIG EVANSHendersonville, Tennessee2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 4PERSONAL: Born March 29, 1978...originally from Ocala,Florida...earned a degree in healthcare administration fromWestern Kentucky University.WEBSITE: teamcraigevans.comTWITTER: @teamcraigevansSPONSORS: Skinfit, Pearl Izumi, Breakthrough Nutrition,OakleyXTERRA EXPERIENCE: 12th year. Turned pro in 2006after winning the amateur overall at the SoutheastChampionship in Alabama. Won every XTERRA PointsSeries race he entered as an amateur 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.2008: Finished 7th at XTERRA West Champs, a careerbest3rd in Alabama and 5th in Richmond. Led the ProSeries in points heading into Mountain Champs where heplaced 9th. Was 14th at USA Champs and 25th at Worlds.2009: Finished 9th at XTERRA West and Midwest Cups,6th at Southeast and Northwest Cup, 8th at Atlantic Cup,6th at South Central Cup, and 11th at USA Championship.2010: Placed 7th at XTERRA West Champs, 4th at theSouth Central Championship, third at the SoutheastChamps, 5th at the East Champs, 13th at the USAChampionship, and 22nd at the World Championship.2011: Placed 11th at the XTERRA West Championship, 6that the South Central Championship, 10th at ITU Cross TriWorlds, 8th at the Pacific Champs, 4th at the SoutheastChamps, 5th at the East Champs, and 16th at the USAChamps. Finished 8th in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series.2012: Placed 7th at the XTERRA West Championship, anda career-best second at the ITU Cross Tri WorldChampionships/XTERRA Southeast Championship inShelby County, AL, was third at the XTERRA EastChampionship, 12th at the Mountain Championship, and13th at the USA Championship. Finished tied for 3rd in thePro Series. Was 34th among pros at XTERRA Worlds.2013: First race.Craig13

MEET THE PROFESSIONALSBRANDEN RAKITAColorado Springs, ColoradoBranden2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 5PERSONAL: Born March 25, 1981...from Durango...earned degree in civil engineering at Colorado StateUniversity.WEBSITE: brandenrakita.comTWITTER: @btrakitaSPONSORS: MITCH, 2XU, SRM, 1st Endurance, Rotor,Sidi, Rudy Project, Pro Cycling, Enduro BearingsXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year.BEST XTERRA FINISH: 2nd at 2012 XTERRA CanadaFAVORITE XTERRA: XTERRA Canada2008: Finished 14th at the XTERRA West Champs, 12th atthe Southeast Champs, 16th at the East Champs, 6th atMountain Champs, a career-best 5th at the XTERRA USAChampionship and 18th at XTERRA Worlds.2009: Finished 10th at West Cup, 8th at Midwest Cup, 8that Southeast Cup, 4th at Northwest Cup, 7th at NortheastCup, 5th at Mountain Cup, 6th at USA Championship, and20th at XTERRA Worlds.2010: Placed 10th at XTERRA West Champs, 7th at SouthCentral Champs, 5th at XTERRA Amazon (Brazil), 6th atEast Champs, 4th at Mountain Champs, 3rd at XTERRACanada, 7th at USA Champs, and 15th at XTERRA Worlds.2011: Placed 3rd at the XTERRA West Champs, 5th at theXTERRA South Central and Pacific Champs, 8th at ITUCross Tri Worlds, 7th at the Southeast Champs, 4th at theEast Championship, 5th at the Mountain Championship,2nd at XTERRA Mexico, 4th at XTERRA Canada, 6th atXTERRA USA Champs, and 20th at Worlds.2012: Placed 4th at XTERRA Guam, 5th at XTERRAPhilippines, 7th at XTERRA Saipan, 5th at XTERRA WestChampionship, 9th at the ITU Cross Tri WorldChampionships/XTERRA Southeast Championship inShelby County, AL, 5th at the XTERRA East Championship,8th at the Mountain Championships, 2nd at the XTERRAMexico Championship, 2nd at the XTERRA CanadaChampionship, 5th at the USA Championship, was 5th inthe Pro Series, and 27th pro at XTERRA Worlds.2013: First race.14

MEET THE PROFESSIONALSWILL KELSAYBoulder, Colorado2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 6PERSONAL: Born August 5, 1981...attended the Universityof Colorado where he raced on the national championshiptri team and earned a degree in mechanical engineering.WEBSITE: willkelsay.comTWITTER: @WillKelsaySPONSORS: PowerBar, Rudy Project, Holy Crap, PeakPerformance Acupuncture, Inov-8XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 11th year. Named Mr. XTERRAafter going on a 12,630-mile, 12-week, 12-race, x-countryroad trip in a beat-up RV to share his love for XTERRA in2007. In 2011 he went on a six-week, six-country XTERRAroad trip.BEST XTERRA FINISH: 2nd XTERRA Japan 2011, 3rdXTERRA Mexico 2011, 4th XTERRA East Champs in 2012,and 7th XTERRA USA Champs 2012.FAVORITE XTERRA? Japan. Hands down! Supertechnical. A real adventure and the true definition ofXTERRA's motto - Live More!2006: Finished 11th in California, 11th in Alabama, DNF inRichmond, was a career-best 9th in Milwaukee, 10th inUtah, 17th at USA Championship and 114th in Maui.2007: 14th at XTERRA West Champs, 10th in Alabama,14th in Richmond, 8th at Mountain Champs in Utah, his bestcareer finish. Was 13th at USA Champs & 64th in Maui.2008: Finished 18th in Temecula, 19th in ‘Bama, 14th inRichmond, 12th in Utah, and 12th at the XTERRA USAChampionship. Placed 16th overall in the Pro Series.2009: Finished 14th at XTERRA West and Midwest, 9th atSoutheast, 11th at Northwest Cup, 9th at Atlantic and SouthCentral, 8th at Northeast Cup, 10th at Mountain Cup, 10that USA Championship, and 25th at XTERRA Worlds.2010: Placed 17th at the XTERRA West Champs, 8th atSouth Central, 6th at Southeast Champs, 7th at the Eastand Mountain Champs, 9th at the USA Champs, and DNFat XTERRA Worlds.2011: Finished 19th at XTERRA West Champs, 14th at theSouth Central Championship, DNF at East Champs, wonthe XTERRA Forest Drive point series race, was 3rd atXTERRA Mexico, 15th at XTERRA Czech, 10th at theXTERRA European Championship/XTERRA Germany, 2ndat XTERRA Japan, and 11th at the USA Championship.Finished 20th in XTERRA U.S. Pro Series and 18th onXTERRA European Tour.Will2012 XTERRA RACES: Finished 7th at XTERRA Guam,7th at XTERRA Philippines, and 8th at XTERRA Saipan onconsecutive weekends in March, was 6th at the ITU CrossTri World Championships/XTERRA Southeast Champs, acareer-best 4th at the XTERRA East Championship, 10th atthe Mountain Championship, 3rd at the XTERRA MexicoChampionship, 3rd at the XTERRA Japan Championship,and 7th at the USA Championship. Finished 6th inXTERRA U.S. Pro Seris.15

MEET THE PROFESSIONALSWILL ROSSAnchorage, Alaska2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 9PERSONAL: Born May 1, 1989...won the Alaska statebiathlon as a 17-year-old...went to the Arctic Winter Gamestwice for cross-country skiing...a full-time bike mechanic andis helping develop the 9:ZERO:7 fat bike...also the racedirector for the Abominable Snow Series (snow bike races).WEBSITE: willrossracing.blogspot.comSPONSORS: Stan’s NoTubes, PIP Printing, Chain ReactionCyclesXTERRA EXPERIENCE: 7th year, third as a pro2011: Placed 8th at the XTERRA South CentralChampionship, a career-best 7th at the East Champs, andwas 17th at the USA Championship. Finished 18th in thePro Series and was 33rd at XTERRA Worlds.2012: Finished 10th at the XTERRA West Championship,12th at the ITU Cross Tri World Champs/XTERRASoutheast Championship, 11th at the XTERRA EastChampionship, 12th at the USA Champs, and was 37th proat XTERRA Worlds.2013: First race.DAMIAN GONZALEZStockton, California2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 11PERSONAL: Born December 20, 1976.WEBSITE: deltavelo.com/damian_gonzalezSPONSORS: Michael David Winery, Bellindora Vinegars,Progressive Dairy Solutions, Leopard Cycles, Rabobankand Juice it UpXTERRA EXPERIENCE: 12th year. Won the 30-34XTERRA National Chamionship in 2007.2008: Placed 21st at the West and Southeast races, 18th atEast Champs and Nationals, and was 32nd at Worlds.2009: Finished 16th at the West Cup, 13th at the XTERRAUSA Championship, and 38th at Worlds.2010: Finished 14th at West Champs, 12th at SouthCentral Champs, a career-best 9th at Southeast Champs,12th at East Champs, and 16th at USA Champs.2011: Finished 21st at the West Champs, 15th at the SouthCentral Champs, and 13th at Pacific and Southeast races.2012: Placed 14th at the XTERRA West Championship,21st at the ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRASoutheast Champs, 12th at XTERRA East Champs, 14th atthe Mountain & USA Champs, & 36th pro at Worlds.16WillDamian

MEET THE PROFESSIONALSRYAN IGNATZBoulder, Colorado2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 12PERSONAL: Born September 25, 1978 in Arcadia,CA...earned Masters of Science in Kinesiology and AppliedPhysiology at Univ of Colorado at Boulder...works full timeas a bike fitter at Colorado Multisport and is also a fitinstructor for Retul.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 10th year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2002 USAT All American,6th at Collegiate Nationals (2002), top 10 in XTERRA U.S.Pro Series in 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.2008: DNF at West Champs, 8th at Southeast Champs, 6that East Champs, 8th at Mountain Champs, 9th at XTERRAUSA and 14th at XTERRA Worlds.2009: Finished11th at XTERRA West Cup, 7th at theNorthwest Cup, 8th at the Mountain Cup, and 8th at theUSA Championship.2011: Won the overall XTERRA National Championship asan age grouper, and also won the 30-34 age groupXTERRA World Championship.2012: Finished 6th at the XTERRA Mountain Champs, and8th at the USA Championship, was 12th in Pro Series.RyanJASON MICHALAKLakewood, Colorado2011 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 11PERSONAL: Born March 21, 1978...from Nashotah,Wisconsin now living in Crested Butte, CO...earnedmanufacturing/industrial technologies degree fromTennessee Tech.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year, second as a pro.2010: Won the overall XTERRA amateur nationalchampionship for the second straight year.2011: Placed 15th at the West Champs, 13th at the SouthCentral Champs, 9th at the Southeast Champs, 7th at theMountain Champs, 13th at the USA Champs, finished 11thin the Pro Series, and was 27th pro at Worlds.2012: Did not race.17Jason

MEET THE PROFESSIONALSLESLEY PATERSONSan Diego, California (via Scotland)2011-12 XTERRA World Champion2012 XTERRA USA & Pro Series ChampLesley2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 1PERSONAL: 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, writer, and tri coach...ambition is to win an Oscar& be on the podium at XTERRA Worlds in same year.WEBSITE: lesleypaterson.comTWITTER: @lesleydoestriSPONSORS: Trek, KSwiss, CEP, Xendurance, Bonk,Breaker, Aquasphere, GU, OakleyBIKE/SHOE: Trek Superfly 29er / KSwiss Kwicky BladeXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Fifth year. Finished in top 3 in7-straight XTERRA Championship races from ‘09 to 2010.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Placed 2nd at XTERRAWorlds in 2009 and 2nd at Ironman 70.3 California in 2010.Won the 2007 Subaru Sprint triathlon in San Diego andScotland National Triathlon Championship in 2007.2008: Finished 9th at XTERRA West Champs, 2nd at theSoutheast Champs, 7th at the East Champs, 7th at theMountain Champs, 4th at the USA Champs and 10th atXTERRA Worlds.2009: Placed 3rd at XTERRA West Cup, 2nd at theSoutheast Cup, 3rd at the USA Championship, and 2nd atXTERRA Worlds.2010: Placed 3rd at XTERRA West and SoutheastChampionships, was 2nd at XTERRA USA Champs, and7th at XTERRA Worlds.2011: Won the XTERRA Pacific Championship in SantaCruz, CA on May 15, and was 2nd at the XTERRA USAChampionship on Sept. 24 in Utah. Finished 10th in the ProSeries with just those two results, then won her firstXTERRA World Championship.2012: Placed 2nd at the XTERRA West Championship (by3tenths of a second to Renata Bucher), won the ITU CrossTri World Champs/XTERRA Southeast Championship, was3rd at the XTERRA East Championship, won the XTERRAUSA Championship, the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series, and theXTERRA World Championship for the second straight yearwhile posting the fastest bike and run splits. Was named theoff-road triathlete of the year at Endurance Sports Awards.2013: Won the XTERRA Philippines Championship.18

MEET THE PROFESSIONALSMELANIE McQUAIDVictoria, B.C., Canada4-time XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Champ2003, ‘05 & ‘06 XTERRA World ChampMelanie2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: t2PERSONAL: Born May 17, 1973 in Victoria, BC,Canadahas a degree in biochemistryraced withCanada’s National Cycling team for six years.WEBSITE: racergirl.comSPONSORS: Trek, Bontrager, Polar, Shimano, RudyProject, Powerbar, Champion System, Cycleops, GenuineInnovations, USANA, ESI Grips, Saltstick.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 12th year...won the XTERRACanada Championship in each attempt 2003, ‘04, ‘10- ‘12.2002: 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: 2nd at Big Bear and Richmond, won in Canada, was2nd in Tahoe, and 2nd in Pro Series. Won XTERRA Worlds.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 a 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.2008: Won West Champs for second straight year, 8th atSoutheast, won the East, Mountain, USA Champs, and USPro Series crown. DNF’d at XTERRA Worlds.2009: Won XTERRA West, Midwest, Southeast, Northwest,and Atlantic Cup races, was 2nd at South Central andNortheast Cups, then won XTERRA USA Championship and19XTERRA US Pro Series title for the second straight year(her third overall - also won in 2006). Finished 3rd atXTERRA Worlds, her seventh time in the top 3 at Maui.2010: Placed 2nd at the XTERRA West Champs, 3rd at theSouth Central Championship, won the XTERRA EuropeanChampionship in Italy, was 2nd at the Southeast Champs,3rd at the East Champs, won the XTERRA CanadaChampionship, won the XTERRA USA Championship,placed 11th at the XTERRA World Championship, and wasthird at the XTERRA Trail Running World Championship.2011: Won the XTERRA West and South CentralChampionships, then captured the inaugural ITU Cross-TriWorld Title in Spain, was 5th at the Pacific Champs, won theSoutheast title, was 2nd at East Champs, 2nd at theMountain Champs, won XTERRA Canada, and the USAChampionship for fourth year in a row. Won the Pro Seriesfor the fourth time, and was on her way to winning XTERRAWorlds before exhaustion struck and she collapsed just 60yards from the finish and DNF.2012: Placed 5th at the XTERRA West Championship, 2ndat the ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRASoutheast Championship, won the East Championship,was 5th at the Mtn Champs, won XTERRA Canada, was 4that the USA Championship, tied for 2nd in the Pro Series,and was 13th at XTERRA Worlds2013: First race

MEET THE PROFESSIONALSDANELLE KABUSHCalgary, Alberta, Canada2012 XTERRA Mountain ChampionDanelle2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO 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...mother oftwo and a mental performance consultant by trade.WEBSITE: danellekabush.comXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Ninth year.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 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series and 6th at XTERRA Worlds.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 her first child, Zoe.2008: Placed 4th at West Champs, 7th at SoutheastChamps, 5th at East Champs, 4th at Mtn Champs, 6th atUSA Champs and 2nd at Worlds (fastest run split).2009: Placed 9th at XTERRA West Cup, 7th at SoutheastCup, 2nd at Northwest Cup, 3rd at Atlantic Cup, 5th atNortheast Cup, 2nd at Mountain Cup, and 7th at theXTERRA USA and World Championships.2010: Won the XTERRA Alberta off-road tri, was third at theXTERRA Canada Champs, and was 12th at Worlds.2011: Placed 5th at the XTERRA West Championship, 3rdat the XTERRA Canada Championship, and 3rd at the USAChampionship. Finished 12th in XTERRA U.S. Pro Seriesand was 5th at XTERRA Worlds (her fourth top 5 in Maui).2012: Placed 4th at the XTERRA West Champs, was 6th atthe ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRASoutheast Championship, 5th at the XTERRA EastChamps, and won the XTERRA Mountain Championship inAvon, CO on July 14 (her first win on XTERRA U.S. ProSeries.), was 2nd at XTERRA Canada, and 3rd at the USAChampionship. Finished 4th in XTERRA U.S. Pro Series,and was 12th at XTERRA Worlds.2013: First race.20

MEET THE PROFESSIONALSSUZIE SNYDERFredericksburg, Virginia2012 XTERRA U.S. National ChampionSuzie2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 5PERSONAL: Born March 30, 1982...originally from AverillPark, NY...was a three-sport state champ in cross country,pole vault, and Slalom waterskiing...earned a mastersdegree in exercise science from Springfield College...was acompetitive slalom waterskier from the ages of12-18...works as a human performance coach for a federallaw enforcement agency.WEBSITE: teamlunachix.com/proteamTWITTER: @SnyderSuzieSPONSORS: Luna Pro Team- Orbea, Fox, Maxxis,Shimano, Giro, Squadra, Orca, Camelbak, Pedros, SockGuy, High Sierra, Selle Italia, Prana, Kicker, GenuineInnovations, Grasky Endurance Coaching, Planet Sun.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 10th year. Won the 20-24division XTERRA World Title in 2004 and 2006. Is also a4-time XTERRA age group National Champion.2010: Finished 5th at the XTERRA Mountain Champs infirst race as a pro, was 9th at the XTERRA USAChampionship, and a career-best 5th at XTERRA Worlds.2011: Placed 4th at the XTERRA Saipan Championshipand won the Tagaman road triahtlon a week later in Saipan.Placed 7th at the XTERRA West Champs, 4th at the SouthCentral Champs, 13th at ITU Cross Tri Worlds, 7th at thePacific and Southeast Championships, a career-best 3rd atthe East Champs,8th at the Mountain Champs, and 9th atthe USA Champs. Finished 5th in the Pro Series and was15th at XTERRA Worlds.2012: Finished 6th at the XTERRA West Champs, 4th (topAmerican) at the ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRA Southeast Championship, 6th at the XTERRAEast Champs, 3rd at the Mountain Champs, 6th at theXTERRA Canada Championship, and a career-best 2nd atthe XTERRA USA Championship. Finished 5th in theXTERRA U.S. Pro Series, and DNF at XTERRA Worlds.2013: First race.21

MEET THE PROFESSIONALSTAMARA DONELSONEdwards, ColoradoTamara2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 6PERSONAL: Born August 29, 1975.WEBSITE: tamaradonelson.comTWITTER: @tamdonelsonXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Second year as a pro. Wonamateur XTERRA World title in 2011, placing 14th overall.2012: Placed 11th at the XTERRA West Championship,18th at the ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRASoutheast Championship in Shelby County, AL on May 19,10th at the XTERRA East Champs, a career-best 6th at theXTERRA Mountain Championship, was 10th at the USAChampionship. Finished 6th in U.S. Pro Series, and was17th pro at XTERRA Worlds.2013: First race.CAROLINE COLONNATaos, New Mexico2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 9PERSONAL: Born April 20, 1964...won collegiateTaekwondo Championship in 1986 while at UCBerkeley...works as doctor of oriental medicine.WEBSITE: colonnadare2tri.comTWITTER: @carolinecolonnaSPONSORS: Hammer, BRL, Willow Clinic, XTERRAWetsuits, Fat Tire Cycles of Albuquerque, Gearing UpBicycleXTERRA EXPERIENCE: 10th year, first XTERRA in 2000.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won the 45-49 divisionXTERRA World Championship in 2010.2011: Placed 7th at XTERRA Saipan Championship, 8th atthe South Central Championship, 9th at the Pacific andSoutheast Champs, 6th at the East Champs, 11th at theMountain Champs, and 16th at XTERRA USA Champs.Finished 7th in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series.2012: DNF at XTERRA West Championship, was 15th atthe ITU Cross Tri World Championships/XTERRASoutheast Championship, 9th at XTERRA East Champs,9th at the XTERRA Mountain Champs, and 12th at USAChamps. Finished 9th in Pro Series, and was 16th pro atXTERRA Worlds.2013: First race.Caroline22

MEET THE PROFESSIONALSSHONNY VANLANDINGHAMDurango, Colorado2012 XTERRA Brazil Champion2010 XTERRA World ChampionShonny2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 10PERSONAL: Born May 29, 1969...earned her degree innutrition and played NCAA I basketball at East Texas StateUniversityroasts her own coffee at her second home onthe Big Island of Hawaiiin 1993 she was leading biketours in Maui that eventually spurred her professionalracing career.WEBSITE: lunaproteam.com, wahinefarms.comSPONSORS: Clif Bar, Luna Bar, Orbea, Shimano, SelleItalia, Squadra, Fox Shox, High Sierra, Mountain Hardwear,Prana, Garmin, Pearl Izumi, Planet Sun, Kona Red.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: 8th year. In her first-everXTERRA at the World Championship in 2005 she postedfastest 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, 3x (2004-06) NORBA National Series X-CountryChamp & 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.2008: Won the Southeast Champs (her firs XTERRAvictory), was 3rd at the East Champs, 2nd at the MountainChamps, 7th at the XTERRA USA Championship (TopAmerican), was also the top American in the U.S. ProSeries (2nd overall) and finished 3rd at XTERRA Worldswhere she once again posted the fastest bike split.2009: Had the fastest bike split and placed 3rd at XTERRASaipan behind Julie Dibens and Renata Bucher. Finished2nd 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, won the Mountain Cup, won XTERRAMexico, and was second at XTERRA USA Champs (andtop American for the second straight year). Placed 5th atXTERRA Worlds, her third straight year in the top 5.2010: Placed 2nd at the XTERRA Saipan Championship23and XTERRA Guam in March. Won the XTERRA WestChampionship on April 25, was second at the South CentralChampionship, won XTERRA Southeast, was 2nd atXTERRA East Championship, won the Mountain Champs,won XTERRA Brazil, was second at XTERRA Mexico, thirdat the USA Championship, and won the XTERRA WorldChampionship in Maui at the age of 41.2011: Won the inaugural XTERRA PhilippinesChampionship on March 6 and the XTERRA SaipanChampionship for the second year in a row a week later.Placed second at both the XTERRA West and SouthCentral Championship races in April, was 2nd at ITU CrossTri Worlds, was 4th at Pacific Champs, 2nd at SoutheastChamps, won the East and Mountain Championships, wonXTERRA Mexico, was 5th at XTERRA Czech and 2nd atthe XTERRA European Championship in Germany. Placed7th at the XTERRA USA Championship despite racing ontorn ACL. Finished 2nd in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series.2012: Placed 5th at the ITU Cross Tri WorldChampionships/XTERRA Southeast Championship, 4th atXTERRA East Champs, won the XTERRA BrazilChampionship, was second at the XTERRA MexicoChampionship, DNF at the USA Championship, and was8th at XTERRA Worlds.2013: Finished 3rd at the XTERRA South AfricaChampionship.

MEET THE PROFESSIONALSEMMA GARRARDPark City, Utah2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 12PERSONAL: Born June 11, 1981...originally fromAnchorage, Alaska...a writer/photographer now living inPark City, Utah...also serves as a ski instructor,Computrainer class instructor, and junior nordic teamcoach...gave birth to first child, Torin, in December 2012.WEBSITE: emmagarrard.comTWITTER: @Emma_GarrardSPONSORS: Specialized, Salomon, Champion System,GU, Probar, Blue SeventyXTERRA EXPERIENCE: 7th year, won the overall amateurXTERRA National title in 2007.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Was a cross-countryskier at the University of Nevada, Reno qualifying for theNCAA Championships in 2002, 2003 and 2004.2008: Finished 7th at XTERRA West Champs, 13th at theEast Champs, 7th at the XTERRA United KingdomChampionship, 12th at the Mountain Champs, 12th at theUSA Championship and 13th at XTERRA Worlds2009: Placed 6th at XTERRA West Cup, 7th at the MidwestCup, 5th at Southeast and Atlantic Cups, 6th at NortheastCup, 8th at the Mountain Cup, 11th at the USAChampionship, and 11th at XTERRA Worlds.2010: Finished 7th at the West Champs, 4th at SouthCentral Champs, 5th at Southeast Champs, 4th at EastChamps, 4th at Mountain Champs, 8th at USAChampionship, and 10th at XTERRA Worlds.2011: Won the USAT Winter Triathlon NationalChampionship. Placed 6th at the West Champs, 5th at theSouth Central Champs, career-best 3rd at ITU Cross TriWorlds and matched that with a 3rd at the Pacific Champs,was 5th at the Southeast Champs, 5th at the MountainChamps, won the XTERRA Brazil Costa Verde off-road tri,was fourth at XTERRA Canada, and 5th at XTERRA USAChamps. Finished 4th in the Pro Series and was 8th atXTERRA Worlds.2012: Finished 3rd at the XTERRA West Championship,and was 11th at the ITU Cross Tri WorldChampionship/XTERRA Southeast Championship race.2013: First race.Emma24

MEET THE PROFESSIONALSCHRISTINE JEFFREYGuelph, OntarioChristine2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 14PERSONAL: 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 for LJ Designs in Tucson, Arizona.WEBSITE: christinejeffrey.comTWITTER: @chrisjeffreyXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Sixth year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won the 2005 Ixtapa ITUContinental Cup, and 2007 Villarrica ITU Continental Cup.2008: Finished 6th at XTERRA West Champs, 3rd atSoutheast Champs, 12th at East Champs, 11th at MountainChamps, 11th at USA Champs and 5th at XTERRA Worlds.2009: Placed 5th at the West Cup, 3rd at Midwest Cup, 3rdat the Northwest Cup, 5th at the South Central Cup, 4th atthe Northeast Cup, 9th at XTERRA USA Championship,and 8th at XTERRA Worlds.2010: Placed 4th at the XTERRA West Champs, 5th atSouth Central Champs, 6th at Southeast, 5th at EastChamps, 2nd at XTERRA Canada, 5th at USA Champs, and4th at XTERRA Worlds.2011: Finished 3rd at both the XTERRA West and SouthCentral Championships, was 6th at the Pacific Champs, 4that Southeast Champs, 4th at East Champs, and 7th at theMountain Champs.2012: Placed third at XTERRA Mexico in her first race backfrom inuries, was 7th at XTERRA Canada, sixth at the USAChampionship, finished 14th in the Pro Series, and DNF atXTERRA Worlds2013: First race.25

MEET THE PROFESSIONALSBRANDI HEISTERMANSquamish, B.C., Canada2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: 22PERSONAL: Born July 7, 1975...school teacher and motherof two, Brandi writes a humurous blog “Babies and Bikes”at brandiheisterman.blogspot.com.XTERRA EXPERIENCE: Third year.RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: One of Canada’s bestmountain bikers, finished 2nd at the XTERRA CanadaChamps in Whistler in her XTERRA debut in 2011, andfollowed that with an impressive ninth overall at theXTERRA World Championship.2012: Finished 9th at the ITU Cross Tri WorldChampionship/XTERRA Southeast Championship, was 5that the XTERRA Canada Championship, and 14th atXTERRA Worlds.2013: First race.KELLEY CULLENNew Castle, Colorado2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES RANK: NRPERSONAL: Born July 24, 1980...originally from Spokane,Washington...is a mother of two and has an identical twinsister, Theresa...earned a degree in elementary educationfrom Montana State University where she ran track andcross country...started pro mountain biking career in 2006.WEBSITE: momrides.wordpress.comXTERRA EXPERIENCE: Second year2011: Placed fourth in first-ever XTERRA at the WestChampionship at Lake Las Vegas, NV, was 3rd at theXTERRA Mountain Championship in Colorado, 4th at theXTERRA USA Championship, and 12th at XTERRAWorlds.2013: First race.BrandiKelley26

ABOUT THE 2013 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIESThe 2013 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series consists of five events - four regional championships and Nationals.April 13 XTERRA West Championship Lake Las Vegas Resort (Henderson, NV)May 18 XTERRA Southeast Championship Oak Mountain State Park (Pelham, AL)June 9 XTERRA East Championship Richmond, VAJuly 20 XTERRA Mountain Championship Beaver Creek Resort (Avon, CO)Sept. 21 XTERRA USA Championship Ogden/Snowbasin Resort, UTThe top 15 pros at each event are awarded points based on overall pro finish. Pros will count their best three of fourregional scores plus the points they get (or don’t get) at the XTERRA USA Championship in Utah. Thus, the final point totalcombines an athletes’ best three scores in the first four races, plus the USA Championship race points. He/she with themost points in the end is declared the U.S. Pro Series Champ. The U.S. Series will dish out $140,000 in prize money:$15,000 at the Regional Championships, $20,000 at the USA Championship, and $60,000 to the top overall pointsscorers in the Series.Note: The XTERRA World Championship Oct. 28 in Kapalua, Maui is a stand-alone event worth $100,000.2013 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 28ELIGIBILITYAthletes 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 usatriathlon.org or email membership@usatriathlon.org.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 kahunadav@teamunlimited.com and presenting theirqualifications.2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES CHAMPSConrad StoltzStellenbosch, South AfricaThe “Caveman” is a 10-timeXTERRA U.S. Pro SeriesChampion, having won thetitle in his rookie season of2001, and also in 2002, ‘03,‘05, then six straight from2007-to-2012.Lesley PatersonSan Diego, CaliforniaPaterson won theXTERRA Pro Seriescrown for the first time,and also won the USAChampionship, ITUCross Tri World Title,and the XTERRA WorldChampionship.27

2013 XTERRA AMERICA TOUR PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWNXTERRA RegionalChampionship RacesPro Purse ($15,000)Rank Men Women1 st $2,300 $2,3002 nd $1,700 $1,7003 rd $1,200 $1,2004 th $800 $8005 th $650 $6506 th $450 $4507 th $400 $400XTERRA USA ChampionshipPro Purse ($20,000)Rank Men Women1 st $2,500 $2,5002 nd $2,000 $2,0003 rd $1,500 $1,5004 th $1,200 $1,2005 th $900 $9006 th $700 $7007 th $500 $5008 th $350 $3509 th $200 $20010 th $150 $150XTERRA U.S. Pro SeriesPro Purse ($60,000)Rank Men Women1 st $10,000 $10,0002 nd $6,000 $6,0003 rd $3,600 $3,6004 th $2,500 $2,5005 th $2,000 $2,0006 th $1,600 $1,6007 th $1,300 $1,3008 th $1,100 $1,1009 th $1,000 $1,00010 th $900 $900XTERRA World ChampionshipPro Purse ($100,000) @ MauiRank Men Women1 st $20,000 $20,0002 nd $12,000 $12,0003 rd $7,000 $7,0004 th $4,000 $4,0005 th $2,500 $2,5006 th $1,500 $1,5007 th $1,100 $1,1008 th $800 $8009 th $600 $60010 th $500 $50028

2012 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES FINAL STANDINGSThe XTERRA USA Championship on Sept. 22 in Utah was the last of five races in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series thatfeatured four regionals and the national championship. Here’s a look at the final standings:PRO MENPl Name West S’East East Mtn USA Totals1 Conrad Stoltz, RSA 100 100 100 d100 75 3752 Josiah Middaugh, USA 90 d75 90 90 100 3703 David Henestrosa, ESP 63 d53 63 75 63 2644 Craig Evans, USA 58 90 82 d37 34 2645 Branden Rakita, USA 69 d49 69 53 69 2606 Will Kelsay, USA DNS 63 75 45 58 2417 Cody Waite, USA d37 45 53 69 49 2168 Adam Wirth, USA 41 DNF 49 34 41 1659 Will Ross, USA 45 37 41 DNS 37 16010 Chris Legh, AUS 75 82 DNS DNS DNF 157Also: Damian Gonzalez (130), Ryan Ignatz (116), Lewis Elliot (90), Ben Allen (90), Dan Hugo (82), Ben Hoffman (82), Nico Lebrun (82), Ryan DeCook (73),Richard Stannard (69), Gered Dunne (62), Kelly Guest (58), Bradley Weiss (58), Brian Smith (58), Doug Hall (53), Travis Macy (49), Sam Gardner (45), SergioSarmiento (41), Chris Ganter (34), Jean-Philippe Thibodeau (34), Llewellyn Holmes (31), Tim Snow (31), Scott Gall (28).PRO WOMENPl Name West S’East East Mtn USA Totals1 Lesley Paterson, GBR 90 100 82 DNS 100 3722 Melanie McQuaid, CAN d69 90 100 69 75 3343 Renata Bucher, SUI 100 d45 90 75 69 3344 Danelle Kabush, CAN 75 d63 69 100 82 3265 Suzie Snyder, USA d63 75 63 82 90 3106 Tamara Donelson, USA 41 DNP 45 63 45 1947 Heather Holmes, USA DNS 34 58 58 41 1918 Sara Tarkington, USA 49 37 DNS 90 DNS 1769 Caroline Colonna, USA DNF 28 49 49 37 16310 Shonny Vanlandingham, USA DNS 69 75 DNS DNF 144Also: Kim Baugh (133), Emma Garrard (123), Carla Van Huyssteen (82), Christine Jeffrey (63), Kate Major (58), Michelle Flipo (58), Jacqui Slack(58), Beth Walsh (53), Shae Vaughn (53), Katie Button (53), Carina Wasle (53), Brandi Heisterman (49), Kathryn Ross (45), Jennifer Gersbach (45),Courtenay Brown (37), Jennifer Todd (34).1 - April 14 - XTERRA West Championship (Aston MonteLago Village Resort - Lake Las Vegas, NV)2 - May 19 - XTERRA Southeast Championship (Oak Mountain State Park - Pelham, AL)3 - June 10 - XTERRA East Championship (Richmond, VA)4 - July 14 - XTERRA Mountain Championship (Beaver Creek Resort - Avon, CO)5 - Sept. 22 - XTERRA USA Championship (Ogden/Snowbasin Resort, UT)Key: 1=100, 2=90, 3=82, 4=75, 5=69, 6=63, 7-58, 8=53, 9=49, 10=45, 11=41, 12=37, 13=34, 14=31, 15=28DNS - Did Not StartDNP - Did Not PlaceDNF - Did Not Finish29

TOP 5 IN XTERRA U.S. PRO SERIES SINCE 19992012 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMenWomen1. Conrad Stoltz 375 1. Lesley Paterson 3722. Josiah Middaugh 370 2. Melanie McQuaid 3343. David Henestrosa 264 3. Renata Bucher 3344. Craig Evans 264 4. Danelle Kabush 3265. Branden Rakita 260 5. Suzie Snyder 3102011 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMenWomen1. Conrad Stoltz 565 1. Melanie McQuaid 5802. Josiah Middaugh 529 2. S. Vanlandingham 5283. Nico Lebrun 476 3. Christine Jeffrey 4404. Branden Rakita 427 4. Emma Garrard 4215. Dan Hugo 360 5. Suzie Snyder 3802010 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMenWomen1. Conrad Stoltz 500 1. S. Vanlandingham 4522. Josiah Middaugh 434 2. Melanie McQuaid 4443. Seth Wealing 378 3. Renata Bucher 4014. Nico Lebrun 341 4. Emma Garrard 3475. Craig Evans 318 5. Christine Jeffrey 3452009 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMenWomen1. Conrad Stoltz 572 1. Melanie McQuaid 6002. Nico Lebrun 562 2. S. Vanlandingham 5523. Josiah Middaugh 534 3. Renata Bucher 4634. Mike Vine 487 4. Danelle Kabush 4475. Dan Hugo 414 5. Christine Jeffrey 4262008 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMenWomen1. 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 2812007 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMenWomen1. 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 2582006 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMenWomen1. 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 3202005 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMenWomen1. 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 2522004 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMenWomen1. 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 2082003 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMenWomen1. 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 2002002 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMenWomen1. 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 2142001 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMenWomen1. 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 3092000 U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTSMenWomen1. 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 5241999* U.S. PRO POINTS SERIES RESULTS (First year)MenWomen1. Michael Tobin 886 1. Kerstin Weule 8862. Jimmy Riccitello 732 2. Jody Purcell 8273. John Koenig 676 3. Lorraine Barrows 7184. Ned Overend 660 4. Jenny Wood 7085. Kerry Classen 635 5. Linda Gabor 67530

2012 XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS FROM VEGASTOP PRO MENPl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse1 Conrad Stoltz 38 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:08:22 100 23002 Josiah Middaugh 33 Vail, Colorado 2:10:02 90 17003 Dan Hugo 26 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:13:07 82 13004 Chris Legh 39 Melbourne, Australia 2:13:35 75 9005 Branden Rakita 31 Colorado Springs, Colorado 2:15:18 69 6006 David Henestrosa 35 Clearfield, Utah 2:16:11 63 4007 Craig Evans 34 Hendersonville, Tennessee 2:16:47 58 3008 Doug Hall 24 Bath, Great Britain 2:18:03 539 Lewis Elliot 31 Scottsdale, Arizona 2:20:39 4910 Will Ross 22 Anchorage, Alaska 2:21:41 45Also: Adam Wirth (41), Cody Waite (37), Chris Ganter (34), Damian Gonzalez (31)DNF: Richard StannardPRO WOMENPl Name Age Hometown Time Points Purse1 Renata Bucher 34 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:27:24.18 100 23002 Lesley Paterson 31 San Diego, California 2:27:24.50 90 17003 Emma Garrard 30 Park City, Utah 2:34:42 82 13004 Danelle Kabush 36 Calgary, Canada 2:36:41 75 9005 Melanie McQuaid 38 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:37:10 69 6006 Suzie Snyder 30 Fredericksburg, Virginia 2:37:19 63 4007 Kate Major 34 San Rafael, California 2:40:47 58 3008 Beth Walsh 32 Encinitas, California 2:41:26 539 Sara Tarkington 31 Boulder, Colorado 2:45:48 4910 Kathryn Ross 21 Boulder, Colorado 2:50:54 45Also: Tamara Donelson (41), Courtenay Brown (37), Jennifer Todd (34)XTERRA WEST CHAMPS (FEMALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Hannah Rae Finchamp 2:45:38 Altadena, CA25 - 29 Kristin Jo Markham 2:53:50 Collierville, TN30 - 34 Meghan Sheridan 2:47:14 Sandy, UT35 - 39 Jennifer Razee 2:55:33 Edwards, CO40 - 44 Mary Dannelley 2:57:42 Irvine, CA45 - 49 Paula Maresh 3:08:45 Littleton, CO50 - 54 S. McDowell-Larsen 3:02:06 Colorado Springs, CO55 - 59 Beverly Watson 3:08:35 Priddis, CanadaXTERRA WEST CHAMPIONS (MALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Hunter Tolbert 2:57:07 Heber City, UT20 - 24 Ryan Petry 2:20:07 Tempe, AZ25 - 29 Nick Fisher 2:22:06 Ogden, UT30 - 34 Nicholas Goodman 2:26:27 Fountain Hills, AZ35 - 39 Bryce Phinney 2:20:45 Tucson, AZ40 - 44 Cal Zaryski 2:29:21 Calgary, Canada45 - 49 Bruce Rogers 2:32:22 Bend, OR50 - 54 Brent Peacock 2:41:38 Jackson, WY55 - 59 Tom Monica 2:43:00 Thousand Oaks, CA60 - 64 Tryg Fortun 3:02:24 Kenmore, WA65 - 69 James Rawie 4:07:04 San Juan, PR75+ Ronald Hill 4:50:24 Hayden, IDPC Willie Stewart 2:59:35 Boise, ID* TOP AMATEURS31

2011 XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS FROM VEGASTOP PRO MENPl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse1 Josiah Middaugh 32 Vail, Colorado 2:13:39 100 $1,8002 Conrad Stoltz 37 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:14:38 90 $1,2503 Branden Rakita 30 Manitou Springs, Colorado 2:17:46 82 $8004 Nicolas Lebrun 38 Digne, France 2:19:16 75 $5005 Chris Stehula 26 San Luis Obispo, California 2:20:13 69 $4006 Jim Thijs 30 Huldenberg, Belgium 2:22:03 63 $3007 Seth Wealing 32 Boulder, Colorado 2:22:30 58 $2008 Trevor Glavin 31 San Diego, California 2:22:51 539 Cody Waite 32 Lakewood, Colorado 2:22:53 4910 Brian Smith 35 Gunnison, Colorado 2:23:17 45Also: Craig Evans (41), Shiloh Mielke (37), Adam Wirth (34), Brad Zoller (31), Jason Michalak (28), Karsten Madsen,Chris Jackson, Chris Ganter, Will Kelsay, Patrick Valentine, Damian GonzalezTOP PRO WOMENPl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse1 Melanie McQuaid 37 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:32:29 100 $1,8002 Shonny Vanlandingham 41 Durango, Colorado 2:35:50 90 $1,2503 Christine Jeffrey 38 Guelph, Ontario, Canada 2:37:02 82 $8004 Kelley Cullen 30 New Castle, Colorado 2:38:56 75 $5005 Danelle Kabush 35 Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2:39:06 69 $4006 Emma Garrard 29 Park City, Utah 2:40:39 63 $3007 Suzie Snyder 29 Fredericksburg, Virginia 2:43:49 58 $2008 Jessica Noyola 28 San Diego, California 2:49:05 539 Rosemarie Gerspacher 34 Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2:49:58 4910 Tracy Thelen 31 Colorado Springs, CO 2:59:37 45XTERRA WEST CHAMPS CHAMPIONS (MALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Hunter Tolbert 3:02:53 Heber City, UT20 - 24 Taylor Seavey 2:42:28 Seward, AK25 - 29 Nick Fisher 2:29:11 Ogden, UT30 - 34 Isaac Smead 2:36:54 Reno, NV35 - 39 Mike Cabigon 2:34:46 Edmonton, AB, Can40 - 44 Calvin Zaryski 2:34:00 Calgary, AB, Canada45 - 49 Todd Gottfried 2:46:38 Valencia, CA50 - 54 Brent Peacock 2:44:52 Jackson, WY55 - 59 John Royson 2:58:36 Albany, CA60 - 64 Ricardo Gonzalez 3:36:11 San Jose, CA70+ Hans Dieben 4:20:46 Chula Vista, CAPC Craig Vogtsberger 3:27:44 Highlands Ranch, CO* BoldXTERRA WEST CHAMPS (FEMALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Hannah Rae Finchamp 3:02:08 Altadena, CA25 - 29 Erin Beresini 3:17:05 Redondo Beach, CA30 - 34 Kim Baugh 3:05:05 Colorado Springs, CO35 - 39 Tamara Donelson 3:09:26 Edwards, CO40 - 44 Gina Rau 3:08:38 Sandy, UT45 - 49 Keri Grosse 3:01:20 Leavenworth, WA50 - 54 Tamara Tabeek 3:06:29 San Diego, CA55 - 59 Barbara Peterson 3:29:12 Berkeley, CA32

2010 XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS FROM VEGASPRO MENPl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse1 Conrad Stoltz 36 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:06:47 100 $1,8002 Josiah Middaugh 31 Vail, Colorado 2:07:26 90 $1,2503 Brian Smith 34 Gunnison, Colorado 2:10:01 82 $8004 Seth Wealing 31 Boulder, Colorado 2:14:14 75 $5005 Nicolas Lebrun 36 Digne, France 2:15:53 69 $4006 Cody Waite 31 Lakewood, Colorado 2:16:50 63 $3007 Craig Evans 32 Hendersonville, Tennessee 2:18:44 58 $2008 Trevor Glavin 30 San Diego, California 2:20:58 539 Ryan DeCook 29 Rochester, Michigan 2:22:22 4910 Branden Rakita 29 Manitou Springs, Colorado 2:27:08 45Also: Julian Langer (41), Jordan Bryden (37), Brad Zoller (34), Damian Gonzalez (31), Sean Bechtel (28), Jeff Smith,Will Kelsay, Chris Newell, Warren EllisPRO WOMENPl Name Age Hometown Time Pts Purse1 Shonny Vanlandingham 40 Durango, Colorado 2:24:14 100 $1,8002 Melanie McQuaid 36 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:28:21 90 $1,2503 Lesley Paterson 29 Sterling, Scotland (San Diego) 2:30:04 82 $8004 Christine Jeffrey 37 Guelph, Ontario, Canada 2:33:50 75 $5005 Rosemarie Gerspacher 33 Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2:34:55 69 $4006 Renata Bucher 32 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:37:05 63 $3007 Emma Garrard 28 Truckee, California 2:37:57 58 $2008 Sara Tarkington 29 Boulder, Colorado 2:42:28 539 Tracy Thelen 30 Colorado Springs, Colorado 2:46:30 4910 Daz Parker 41 London, England 2:47:50 45Also: Katie Ellis (41), Fabiola Corona (37)XTERRA WEST CHAMPS CHAMPIONS (FEMALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Shayna Powless 2:59:52 Roseville, CA20 - 24 Danielle Kehoe 2:59:20 Arvada, CO25 - 29 Suzanne Snyder 2:47:49 Wallingford, CT30 - 34 Kellie Wirth 3:09:12 Boise, ID35 - 39 Sheila Croft 2:50:22 Calgary, AL40 - 44 Janice Brod 2:59:10 Carson City, NV45 - 49 Lyndsey Clapperton 3:06:09 Calgary, AB50 - 54 Tamara Tabeek 3:13:27 San Diego, CA55 - 59 Beverly Watson 3:24:46 Priddis, AB* TOP AMATEURSXTERRA WEST CHAMPS CHAMPIONS (MALE AGE GROUP)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Taylor Seavey 2:43:53 Seward, AK20 - 24 Ben Dewitt 2:31:54 Ventura, CA25 - 29 Timothy Holland 2:40:06 Tumwater, WA30 - 34 Jason Michalak 2:20:50 Lakewood, CO35 - 39 Mark Carey 2:31:24 Rochester, MN40 - 44 Calvin Zaryski 2:22:36 Calgary, AB45 - 49 David Marks 2:39:57 Phoenix, AZ50 - 54 Tom Monica 2:41:01 Thousand Oaks, CA55 - 59 John Royson 2:58:11 Albany, CA60 - 64 Mark Bates 3:31:50 Huntsville, UT65 - 69 John Campbell 3:31:34 Spokane, WA70+ Hans Dieben 4:12:05 Chula Vista, CAPC Craig Vogtsberger 3:27:44 Highlands Ranch, CO33

2009 XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS FROM VEGASTOP 19 PRO MENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Pts Purse1 Conrad Stoltz 35 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:16:06 100 $1,8002 Josiah Middaugh 30 Vail, Colorado 2:16:38 90 $1,2503 Dan Hugo 23 Stellenbosch, South Africa 2:21:12 82 $8004 Mike Vine 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:24:06 75 $5005 Jasper Blake 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:25:40 69 $4006 Steve Larsen 39 Bend, Oregon 2:26:34 63 $3007 Justin Thomas 34 Reno, Nevada 2:28:24 58 $2008 Brian Smith 33 Gunnison, Colorado 2:28:40 539 Craig Evans 31 Spring Hill, Tennessee 2:29:26 4910 Brandon Rakita 28 Manitou Springs, Colorado 2:31:20 45Also: Ryan Ignatz (41), Seth Wealing (37), Cody Waite (34), Will Kelsay (31), Jeff Smith (28), Damian Gonzalez, Kyle Hughes,Brad Gilson, Ryan DeCook.TOP 14 PRO WOMENPl Name Age Hometown Final Time Pts Purse1 Melanie McQuaid 35 Victoria, B.C., Canada 2:42:09 100 $1,8002 Shonny Vanlandingham 39 Durango, Colorado 2:42:32 90 $1,2503 Lesley Paterson 28 Sterling, Scotland 2:43:14 82 $8004 Renata Bucher 31 Lucerne, Switzerland 2:46:45 75 $5005 Christine Jeffrey 36 Guelph, Ontario, Canada 2:50:30 69 $4006 Emma Garrard 27 Truckee, California 2:50:47 637 Rebecca Dussault 28 Crested Butte, Colorado 2:51:06 588 Jenny Smith 36 Westport, New Zealand 2:52:26 539 Danelle Kabush 34 Canmore, Alberta, Canada 2:54:39 4910 Jenny Tobin 39 Boise, Idaho 2:55:35 45Also: Ingrid Rolles (41) Sari Anderson (37), Tracy Thelen (34), Alexandra Borrelly (31).XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONS (AGE GROUP WOMEN)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Katherine Pollard 3:54:25 Roseville, CA25 - 29 Erin Collins 3:15:12 Provo, UT30 - 34 Brandyn Roark-Gray 3:15:36 Aztec, NM35 - 39 Cary Kinross-Wright 3:09:51 Golden, CO40 - 44 Keri Grosse 3:15:55 Leavenworth, WA45 - 49 Tamara Tabeek 3:22:45 San Diego, CA50 - 54 Barbara Peterson 3:36:33 Berkeley, CA55 - 59 Cindi Toepel 3:58:45 Littleton, CO60+ Lois Marquart 4:56:46 Lakewood, WA* TOP AMATEURSXTERRA WEST CHAMPIONS (AGE GROUP MEN)Division Name Time Hometown15 - 19 Brandon Reinhard 4:54:02 S. Lake Tahoe, CA20 - 24 Ben Dewitt 2:46:19 Ventura, CA25 - 29 Luke Jay 2:47:11 Littleton, CO30 - 34 Adam Wirth 2:38:12 Boise, ID35 - 39 Brad Gilson 2:47:35 Draper, UT40 - 44 Cal Zaryski 2:37:38 Calgary, Canada45 - 49 Tom Lyons 2:50:58 Reno, NV50 - 54 Cliff Millemann 2:56:48 Davis, CA55 - 59 John Royson 3:07:48 Albany, CA60 - 64 Kent Robison 3:09:12 Reno, NV65 - 69 Peter Wood 3:39:45 La Jolla, CAPC Andy May 3:35:55 Dublin, CA34

2013SCHEDULEDATE Race Location Region3/9 XTERRA Saipan Championship Northern Marianas W3/23 XTERRA Guam Championship Piti W3/24 XTERRA Miami North Miami, Florida SE3/24 XTERRA Camp Eagle Rocksprings, Texas SC3/24 XTERRA Hickory Knob McCormick South Carolina SE3/30 XTERRA REAL Granite Bay, California W4/6 XTERRA Renegade San Dimas, California W4/13 XTERRA West Championship Lake Las Vegas, NV W4/21 XTERRA Bluebonnet Burnet, Texas SC4/27 XTERRA Fort Yargo Winder, Georgia SE4/28 XTERRA Jersey Devil Barnegat, New Jersey NE5/4 XTERRA Epic - Rustman Ruston, Louisiana SC5/5 XTERRA Gator Terra Ruston, Louisiana SC5/12 XTERRA Key Biscayne Key Biscayne, Florida SE5/18 XTERRA Southeast Championship Pelham, Alabama SE5/19 XTERRA King Of The Hill Lebanon, New Jersey NE5/19 XTERRA Last Stand Augusta, Michigan MW5/19 XTERRA Muleshoe Spicewood, Texas SC6/1 XTERRA Lory Bellvue, Colorado MT6/1 XTERRA Four Corners Farmington, New Mexico SC6/2 XTERRA Tsali Bryson City, North Carolina SE6/8 XTERRA Moab Moab, Utah MT6/9 XTERRA East Championship Richmond, Virginia NE6/9 XTERRA Eureka Springs Eureka Springs, Arkansas SC6/9 XTERRA East Fork Bethel, Ohio MW6/15 XTERRA Scales Lake Boonville, Indiana MW6/16 XTERRA Torn Shirt Brighton, Michigan MW6/22 XTERRA Clemson Clemson, South Carolina SE6/22 XTERRA Pipestem Creek Jamestown, North Dakota MT6/23 XTERRA Sugar Bottom North Liberty, Iowa MW6/23 XTERRA Curt Gowdy Cheyenne, Wyoming MT6/23 XTERRA Cameron Park Waco, Texas SC6/29 XTERRA Tahoe City Tahoe City, California W6/29 XTERRA Dairyland Sheboygan, Wisconsin MW6/29 XTERRA Lock 4 Blast Gallatin, Tennessee SE7/7 XTERRA Freedom Fest Ka’a’awa, Hawaii W7/7 XTERRA Vashon Island Vashon Island, Washington NW7/14 XTERRA Magnolia Hill Navasota, Texas SC7/14 XTERRA Whitewater Charlotte, North Carolina SE7/14 XTERRA EX2 Flintstone, Maryland NE7/20 XTERRA Mountain Championship Beaver Creek Resort, Avon, CO MT7/20 XTERRA Sky High Grafton, New York NE7/20 XTERRA La Grande La Grande, Oregon NW7/20 XTERRA Hammerman Anchorage, Alaska NW7/20 XTERRA DINO Versailles Versailles, Indiana MW7/27 XTERRA Snow Valley Running Springs, California W7/27 XTERRA Indian Peaks Nederland, Colorado MT7/27 XTERRA Les Bois Boise, Idaho NW7/28 XTERRA Panther Creek Morristown, Tennessee SE7/28 XTERRA Wild Horse Creek Bozeman, Montana MT8/4 XTERRA Appalachia Indiana, Pennsylvania NE8/4 XTERRA Black Diamond Black Diamond, Washington NW8/10 XTERRA DINO Logansport Logansport, Indiana MW8/10 XTERRA B.O.L.T. Raymond, Nebraska MT8/10 XTERRA Portland Forest Grove, Oregon NW8/11 XTERRA STOAKED Hanover, New Hampshire NE8/17 XTERRA Iron Creek Spearfish, South Dakota MT8/17 XTERRA Lake Tahoe Incline Village, Nevada W8/17 XTERRA Illinois Wilds Hanna City, Illinois MW8/18 XTERRA Charlottesville Charlottesville, Virginia NE8/18 XTERRA Wild Ride McCall, Idaho NW8/24 XTERRA Buffalo Creek Bailey, Colorado MT8/25 XTERRA MountainMan Ka’a’awa, Hawaii W9/7 XTERRA Epic - Marquette (2014) Marquette, Michigan MW9/15 XTERRA Pagosa Springs (2014) Pagosa Springs, CO MT9/28 XTERRA Dread Mon (2014) Truth or Consequences, New Mexico SC10/6 XTERRA Grand Rapids (2014) Middleville, Michigan MW10/26 XTERRA Epic - Iron Mountain (2014) Arkadelphia, Arkansas SC10/26 XTERRA Degray Lake (2014) Arkadelphia, Arkansas SC9/21 XTERRA Utah (short and long course open races) Ogden/Snowbasin Resort, UT9/21 XTERRA USA Championship Ogden/Snowbasin Resort, UT10/27 XTERRA World Championship Kapalua, Maui, HIRed = America Tour Championship Race (Worlds Qualifier) NOTE: Races shown in GREY award points toward the 2014 seasonRegions: NE - Northeast / SE - Southeast / MW - Midwest / SC - South Central / MT - Mountain / NW - Northwest / W - WestTentative as of 2.14.13. For more information visit www.xterraplanet.com or call toll-free to 877-751-8880

HOW THE XTERRA AMERICA TOUR WORKS FOR AMATEURSThe 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 22. This year there are 70 races in 39 states across the country, as well as the U.S. Territory of Guam andCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan). It marks the 16th 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,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, 2013.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, 60-64,65+ (w), 65-69 (m), 70-74 (m), and 75+ (m), and we also have Physically Challenged Divisions.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 andimpaired/les autres.3) RACE AND SCORE: Series competitors race for points at their choice of 70 events - including XTERRA Points Series(XPS) races & XTERRA Championship Series (XCS) races. Competitors can enter as many events as they'd like and theirbest four finishes count towards their total points score. Competitors are required to race in at least one event in theirregion, and must COUNT two events in their region. Note: You don’t have to race in two, but you have to count two in yourregion. Bottom line, to play the game (to qualify for nationals and win a regional championship) you have to race in at leastone event in your region, and everything more than that is gravy and increases your chances of winning.4) COUNT ‘EM UP: Points are awarded to the top 15 finishers in each age group at each race. Athletes can earn morepoints at XCS races because, generally, participation is higher and the courses are tougher. If an athlete races at morethan one XCS event, only the best finish counts at full points. Any other finishes earn points at the same rate as an XPSrace. There are two points systems:1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15thXTERRA Championship Series Races: 100 90 82 75 69 63 58 53 49 45 41 37 34 31 281st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15thXTERRA Points Series Races:75 67 61 56 51 47 43 39 36 33 30 27 25 23 2136

HOW THE XTERRA AMERICA TOUR WORKS CONTINUED...5) BECOMING A REGIONAL CHAMP: At the end of the regular season in late August, the athlete with the most points -by gender, by division, by region - earns the title of XTERRA Regional Champion. In addition, the highest points scorersin each region are invited to compete for a national title at the XTERRA USA Championship in Utah (qualifying spots basedon 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 60-64 65-69 70-74 75+ PCMale 4 14 18 18 20 20 14 14 10 6 4 4 2 2per catFemale 4 8 18 18 16 12 10 10 4 4 2 2per catAnd then comes the showdown! Win in Utah, and you are the XTERRA National Age Group Champion.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.All the technical details on How the Series Workscan be found online at xterraplanet.comThe XTERRA Points Series races are a collection ofindependently produced off-road triathlons owned andoperated by local promoters, while the Championship Seriesevents are bigger races with pro purses on full-lengthcourses operated by the TEAM Unlimited / XTERRA staff.37

- - - - - - - - - - - 2012 XTERRA WOMEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - - - --REGION 15-19 DIVISION 20-24 DIVISION 25-29 DIVISION 30-34 DIVISION 35-39 DIVISIONNE 2 Julia Slyer Caitlin Skufca Allison Yoho Kate Boobar Maria SmitAverill Park, NY Wilmington,NY Clifton Park, NY Stratton Mountain, VT Syosset, NYAT Kristen Thomas Adrianne Ott 2 Nicole Valentine 2 Meredith JonesNewark, DE Washington, DC Rockville, MD Chadds Ford, PASE Leah Carroll 3 Kristin Jo Markham Brook Pace Namrita OdeaWilmington, NC Collierville, TN Tallahassee, FL Atlanta, GAMW 2 Meghan Mahoney Antonia Musto Jacquelyn Felt Kristen Wade Roxane KruseCarmel, IN Ada, MI Des Plaines, IL Plano, IL Grand Rapids, MISC Clarissa Freeman 2 Jessica Martin 3 Robyn Reyes Amy Parkinson 2 Melanie EthertonAlbuquerque, NM Bentonville, AR Beaumont, TX San Antonio, TX Austin, TXMT 2 Erin Quinn Amy Petrie 2 Amelia Van Dyke $2 Maia Ignatz Jessi StenslandLittleton, CO Boulder, CO Avon, CO Boulder, CO Boulder, CONW Allison Ross Elizabeth Gruber Taylor Shekell Karen Denolti Melissa NorlandAnchorage, AK Corvallis, OR Portland, OR Corvallis, OR Corvallis, ORW *$ Hannah Rae Finchamp Ayshalynn Perez Kara Lapoint 3 Sian Turner Julie BakerAltadena, CA Tamuning, GU Truckee, CA Redwood City, CA Sonora, CA- - - - - - - - - - - 2012 XTERRA MEN’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - - - - -----Region 15-19 DIVISION 20-24 DIVISION 25-29 DIVISION 30-34 DIVISION 35-39 DIVISION 40-44 DIVISIONNE Logan Marshall Colin Delaney Marcus Debergh John Kinnee Jason Reyes 7 Matt BoobarAltamont, NY Lake Placid, NY Albany, NY Ayer, MA Pomona, NY Stratton Mountain, VTAT Tim Kloecker 2 Ian King 2 Alex Modestou Joshua Loren Daryl Weaver Thomas WaniewskiGlen Allen, VA Columbus, NJ Washington, DC Wilmington, DE Lititz, PA Wynnewood, PASE Dylan Lindsay Kyle Wachenheim Matt Greenan Michael Danish Daniel Kimball Marcus BartonHiram, GA Flowery Branch, GA Cary, NC Miami, FL Tega Cay, SC Waxhaw, NCMW 2 Ryan Hospelhorn John Loucks Andrew Holly Antonio Zamora Ian Linnabary 5 Chris ScottHudson, IL Owensboro, KY Grand Rapids, MI Oak Park, IL Rockford, IL Morrison, ILSC Alex Scott 2 Jack Parks Dane Baldini 10 Kyle Grieser Noah Wright Steve EthertonRocksprings, TX Bellaire, TX Bentonville, AR Marble Falls, TX Austin, TX Austin, TXMT Mckay Hunt Ryan Petry James Ellis Greg Abrahamson Brian Brown Rife HilgartnerNorth Ogden, UT Boulder, CO Vail, CO Lafayette, CO Gunnison, CO Boulder, CONW Dominic Clay *3 Mathieu Signoretty Jared Whipps Nigel Davies Thomas Hayes Doug LoweLa Grande, OR Sammamish, WA Portland, OR Spokane, WA Seattle, WA Seattle, WAW *2 Neilson Powless Mason Turvey Paul Dimas Nicholas Goodman 2 Bryce Phinney 6 Ross McMahanRoseville, CA Oceanside, CA Stockton, CA Fountain Hills, AZ Tucson, AZ Incline Village, NV- - - - - - - - - - - PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - - - - - - - - -40+ W Les Autres 40+ MT Blind 15-39 MT Les Autres 15-39 AT Les Autres$4 Fouad Fattoumy 4 Michael Stone 5 Craig Vogtsberger 3 Syd LeaHonolulu, HI Boulder, CO Highlands Ranch, CO Taneytown, MD

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -40-44 DIVISION 45-49 DIVISION 50-54 DIVISION 55-59 DIVISION 60-64 DIVISION 65+ DIVISIONKellie Peters 2 Celeste St. Pierre 3 Stephanie Landy 7 Annette MacNiven 9 Linda UsherShirley, MA Lincoln, NH Ballston Spa, NY Wainscott, NY Upton, MA6 Kathleen Couthino Julie Guy 8 Valerie Hardin 7 Julia Peck 3 Lynne CollardFairfax Station, VA Fairfax, VA Doylestown, PA Culpeper, VA Gaithersburg, MDTanya Houghton 3 Lori Goldweber 4 Jackie Nolan 6 Lucia Colbert 6 Charlotte MahanWeddington, NC Birmingham, AL Birmingham, AL Cordova, TN Lenoir City, TN2 Mimi Stockton Yoshiko Tischler 3 Heather McNamara *11 Beverly EnslowStevensville, MI Novi, MI Brighton, MI Metamora, ILKristis Kees 3 Linda Cole Kathy Johnson Kim BearCedar Park, TX Olive Branch, MS Dallas, TX Santa Fe, NMHeather Bonewitz 4 Paula Maresh Anne Gonzales 3 Sally Hill *$10 Cindi Toepel Carol LyndellGolden, CO Littleton, CO Aspen, CO Midvale, UT Littleton, CO Colorado Springs, COJenny Tobin Susan Moote 2 Lisa Brummond Melinda Greig - Walker 5 Lois MarquartBoise, ID Portland, OR Canby, OR Anchorage, AK Tacoma, WA2 La Kelly Kim Devine $3 Tamara Tabeek *$10 Barbara Peterson 6 Lorenn Walker 10 Kathy FrankSedona, AZ Reno, NV San Diego, CA Berkeley, CA Waialua, HI Santa Cruz, CA- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -45-49 DIVISION 50-54 DIVISION 55-59 DIVISION 60-64 DIVISION 65-69 DIVISION 70-74 DIVISION2 Tad Norton 9 Ken Robins John Lindros 9 Russell Clark 3 Stuart ChristieWarrensburg, NY Cutchoge, NY Fort Salonga, NY Scotia, NY Dedham, MA2 Karl Gordon John Brodie 3 Bruce McLaughlin 5 Don Morrison George RoskosRichmond, VA Richmond, VA Royersford, PA West Brandywine, PA Connellsville, PA3 Mark Rudder 11 Casey Fannin Jeff Smith 2 Frank George 6 Peter Lilley 8 (75+) Errol LassiterDunwoody, GA Birmingham, AL Wilmington, NC Rome, GA Charlotte, NC Woodstock. GA2 Brian Parker Greg Seaman 2 Kenneth Frankenbery Alan Moore 8 GL Brown $6 John StoverMorrison,IL Brighton, MI Peninsula, OH Mount Vernon, IN Ada, MI Jackson, MIMichael Grote Bruce Wood *12 Steve Cole 4 James Dewlen Ronald ScrantonAustin, TX Sherwood, AR Olive Branch, MS Stillwater, TX Tijeras, NMBrent Bieshaar Karl Edgerton Galen Classen 5 David Rakita David Klinger David HopkinsHighlands Ranch, CO Vail, CO Denver, CO Durango, CO Evergreen, CO Castle Rock, CO2 Bruce Rogers 2 Jay Sampsel Don Moote Tryg Fortun 6 (75+) Ron HillBend, OR Boise, ID Portland, OR Kenmore, WA Hayden, ID4 Scott Zavack Cliff Millemann 7 Tom Monica Dennis Lloyd 2 Scott Sullivan Dan WalkerLos Gatos, CA Davis, CA Thousand Oaks, CA Sacramento, CA Kaneohe, HI Haleiwa, HI- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -15-39 NW Moderate Leg Impairment (Female)Judith AbrahamsKenai, AKKEYNE - Northeast RegionAT - Atlantic RegionSE - Southeast RegionMW - Midwest RegionSC - South Central Region2013 marks the 13th year of theXTERRA USA Championship SeriesMT - Mountain RegionNW - Northwest RegionW - West Region# denotes number of regional championships* denotes 2011 XTERRA USA Champion$ denotes 2011 XTERRA World ChampionAs of 9.13.12

2013 XTERRA WORLD TOURThe sandy, muddy, bumpy, rocky, and rutted-out trails that lead to the XTERRA World Championship in Maui takecompetitors to some of the most exotic locales in the world, from Greece to the Great Ocean Road. In all, 18 countrieswill host XTERRA championship events in 2013 that offer qualifying spots to the top amateur finishers and prize money forthe professionals.The XTERRA World Tour schedule also features “tours within tours” like the 70-race XTERRA America Tour and the eightstopEuropean Tour. This intricate series of races serves as a trail map to adventure, providing athletes from all over theworld with a truly exhilarating way to explore new places. Here are the 2013 XTERRA World Tour Championship races.Date Event / Pro Winners LocationFeb 24 XTERRA South Africa Championship Grabouw, Western CapeRichard Murray and Carla Van HuyssteenMarch 2 XTERRA Philippines Championship CebuBen Allen and Lesley PatersonMarch 9 XTERRA Motatapu South Island, New ZealandBraden Currie and Nicky SamuelsMarch 9 XTERRA Saipan Championship Northern MarianasBen Allen and Jacqui SlackMarch 23 XTERRA Guam Championship PitiBen Allen and Jacqui SlackApril 7 XTERRA Great Ocean Road Angelsea, VictoriaApril 13 XTERRA New Zealand Championship RotoruaApril 28 XTERRA Malaysia PutrajayaJune 2 XTERRA Spain Championship+ Cieza, MurciaJune 15 XTERRA Greece+ Lake PlastiraJune 22 XTERRA Brazil Championship Ilhabela, Sao PauloJune 29 XTERRA Switzerland Championship+ Vallee de JouxJuly 7 XTERRA France Championship+ Xonrupt, GerardmerJuly 20 XTERRA Abruzzo+ Scanno, L'Aquila, ItalyAug 3 XTERRA Mexico Championship Tapalpa, JaliscoAug 10 XTERRA Czech Championship+ PrachaticeAug 17 XTERRA Germany Championship+ ZittauAug 24 XTERRA Japan Championship MarunumaAug 31 XTERRA Ecuador ImbaburaSept 8 XTERRA England+ Cranleigh, SurreySept 21 XTERRA USA Championship Ogden/Snowbasin, UTOct 27 XTERRA World Championship Maui, Hawaii40

2013 XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - OCTOBER 27Following an action-packed racing season that will span 18 countries with morethan 100 events, XTERRA will host its 18th XTERRA World Championship atthe Kapalua Resort in Maui on October 27. A season-ending blow-out like noother, the World Championship is the culmination of a worldwide series of racesheld in South Africa, Guam, Philippines, Saipan, Australia, New Zealand,Malaysia, Italy, Brazil, France, Czech, Mexico, Germany, Japan, Canada,Switzerland, Spain, England, Greece, and the United States.The race course, considered one of XTERRA's toughest and most grueling, willconsist of a 1.5-kilometer roughwater swim, a grueling 30- kilometer mountainbike, and a 10-kilometer trail run.The maxed-out field is limited to 750 competitors, who represent the best offroad,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.QUALIFYING FOR MAUIAmateur athletes can qualify for theXTERRA World Championship byfinishing in one of the 40 qualifyingspots available at each World TourChampionship event or one of the 43qualifying spots (see below) at any ofthe six XTERRA Championship Seriesraces. There are also a limitednumber of at-large slots availableearly in the year.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 1 260-64 1 1 165+ 1 1 165-69 1 1 170-74 1 NA 175+ 1 NA 1PC 3 3 6Total 23 19 4341

OGDEN, SNOWBASIN = “TITLE TOWN OF XTERRA”ALL 140 OF XTERRA’S U.S. OFF-ROAD TRIATHLONAND TRAIL RUNNING EVENTS LEAD TO UTAHFor the third year-in-a-row the XTERRA USA off-roadtriathlon and Trail Run National Championship races will beheld at Snowbasin Resort near Ogden, UT, on Sept 21-22.The XTERRA Trail Run Nationals will be held one day afterthe XTERRA USA Championship of off-road triathlon tocreate the ultimate XTERRA racing weekend.The two events will bring more than 1,000 of the nation’svery best amateur and professional triathletes and trailrunners to Northern Utah to battle for the title of XTERRANational Champion.While the USA Championship off-road triathlon is an inviteonly race, the XTERRA Trail Run National Championship isopen to the public, so one and all can challenge the best-ofthe-besttrail runners and race for a national championship.XTERRA Trail Run Nationals is the final event of the 70-raceXTERRA U.S. Trail Run Series, which is currently underwaywith races across the country. Runners from the 12respective regions in the U.S. Series can now focus onSnowbasin in September as one of their goals.The trail run championship is a 21-kilometer half-marathon,and the course will start and finish at Snowbasin Resort – aworld-class ski resort that hosted the downhill and super Graces for the 2002 Winter Olympics, and most recentlyserved as the final stop of the Winter Dew Tour.Located just 35 miles north of Salt Lake City, and just up theroad from the adventure capitol of Ogden, Snowbasin is aneasy get to and increasingly popular adventure traveldestination.“Ogden and Snowbasin are proven winners – between thefacilities at Snowbasin, the great restaurants andatmosphere along Historic 25th Street in Ogden, and theunbelievably supportive community – we couldn’t haveasked for a better situation.”The invite only off-road tri nationals will be held on Saturday,Sept. 21, along with full and half-distance XTERRA Utah offroadtris that are open to everyone.The Trail Run Nationals will take place on Sunday, Sept. 22,and will be accompanied by 5km and 10km trail runs(registration for all events except the invite-only tri nationalsis open now at www.xterrautah.com).Both the tri and trail running races will be filmed fornationally syndicated TV programs that will expose thebeauty of Utah to millions. In addition to the races, XTERRAwill host an expo in downtown Ogden with free kids races,vendor booths, Paul Mitchell hair cut-a-thon for charity, andevening dinner parties.It has an incredible collection of trails, which are nothingshort of spectacular in late September as the fall colors startbursting in an array of red, pink, orange, and yellow.“We are terribly excited to bring our entire XTERRA Tribe –both triathletes and trail runners - together in Utah thisSeptember. The energy level is going to be off-the-charts,”said Janet Clark, president of TEAM Unlimited/XTERRA.422013 marks the seventh year XTERRA has hosted a trailrunning national championship race. In the inauguralseason of 2007 nationals was a 10km race at InclineVillage, NV. In 2008 XTERRA switched the championshipdistance to the 21km half-marathon, and moved to Bend,Oregon, who played host to the past three title races from2008-2010.For more information visit www.xterraplanet.com orwww.xterratrailrun.com, or call toll-free to 877-XTERRA-1.

HOW XTERRA GOT STARTEDIT REALLY STARTED in the late '80's. That's when TomKiely (CEO of TEAM Unlimited - owners and producers ofXTERRA) was tasked with creating more publicity for theWaikiki 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 andentertainment 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 gotsomething big.So he came up with the idea for the Hawaiian InternationalOcean Challenge - a lifeguard skills competition thatattracted water safety specialists from Australia, NewZealand, California, and of course, Hawaii.Then, he forged a relationship with ESPN - the worldwideleader in sports.In 1990 the Ocean Challenge was broadcast on ESPN,and millions of viewers were exposed to the beauty ofWaikiki - the sun, sand, and crystal clear blue water of thePacific Ocean. Subsequently, this is where David "Kahuna"Nicholas enters the picture - as "race director.""So we get into producing the Ocean Challenge," saysKiely. "And now I'm thinking I've got all these athletes andTV 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 andDiamond Head Wahine Windsurfing Classic) and in 1991TEAM Unlimited produces three events and three TVshows. The concept is working, and Hawaii is reaping thebenefits of the outdoor exposure the shows are generating."So the next year (1992) we produced seven HawaiianSports Adventure Showsmultiple segments, differentstories, great scenics, and 30-minutes of entertaining, goodfun stuff," said Kiely.Those seven shows were in addition to the OceanChallenge and a few others televised events, including theinaugural Tour O' Hawaii."Now that was a great event," said Nicholas - now themanaging director of the XTERRA Global Tour. "The TourO' Hawaii happened before professional cyclists wereallowed to compete in the Olympics so the top riders fromevery country kept their amateur status so they could racein the Olympics. We just missed Lance because he signedwith Motorola, but we had George Hincapie, Jan Ulrich,Tyler Hamilton, and dozens of others. Looking back, thefield 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, mountainbiking was taking off. So in 1995, in addition to 12 other TVshows and several events, TEAM Unlimited produced theHawaiian Mountain Tour.In doing so Nicholas and mountain bike Hall-of-FamerDean Crandall established the rules and held the first-evermountain bike stage race. This is also where many of theXTERRA 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 theHawaiian Mountain Tour. Now these races took place atKualoa Ranch on Oahu, where the Koolau mountain rangemeets the ocean, and the story goes that after their racesthe mountain bikers would ride down to the beach and jumpin the water. It sparked a thoughtwhy not have amountain bike triathlon?By 1996 TEAM Unlimited had produced more than 50shows and sporting events, and while the idea of an off-roadtriathlon was enticing - who'd pay for it?Almost simultaneously, the Aston Hotel in Maui (now theWailea Marriott Resort) was shopping for a good idea fortheir grand opening and the Maui Visitors Bureau waslooking for a new event that could tell a different story aboutMaui's south shore because all the exposure up to that pointwas golf. Well, what better way to show off the hotel andsouth shore than 1) starting the race at this beautiful beachin front of the sponsor hotel, 2) follow a race that covers 21miles of terrain with two dozen camera's, and 3) put it on TVfor the whole world to see?Add a phone call to Kiely from a friendly competitor in themarketplace (to remain unnamed) inquiring on the verysubject of producing an off-road triathlon and you have allthe main ingredients for XTERRA's birth.Kiely likes to define luck as the "intersection ofopportunity and activity." He recalls bringing Nicholas andVP of Marketing Janet Clark into his office."Look, I said, so-and-so called me and said that they werethinking about doing an off-road tri and if they do, then we'reforever second, so we have to be the first ones to do it. Iimmediately called Aston and the MVB and said O.K., I'vegot the idea, here's the thing, bing, bang, boom," said Kiely."And that's what got us started in XTERRA."43

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