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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
Page 1 and 2: 2013 PRESS GUIDE
Page 3: WELCOME TO XTERRA & THE “LIVE MOR
Page 7 and 8: XTERRA LAKE LAS VEGAS 5K/10K/21K TR
Page 9 and 10: XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONSHIP PRO PREVIE
Page 11 and 12: CONRAD “The Caveman” STOLTZStel
Page 13 and 14: MEET THE PROFESSIONALSCRAIG EVANSHe
Page 15 and 16: MEET THE PROFESSIONALSWILL KELSAYBo
Page 17 and 18: MEET THE PROFESSIONALSRYAN IGNATZBo
Page 19 and 20: MEET THE PROFESSIONALSMELANIE McQUA
Page 21 and 22: MEET THE PROFESSIONALSSUZIE SNYDERF
Page 23 and 24: MEET THE PROFESSIONALSSHONNY VANLAN
Page 25 and 26: MEET THE PROFESSIONALSCHRISTINE JEF
Page 27 and 28: ABOUT THE 2013 XTERRA U.S. PRO SERI
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