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Murray, Van Huyssteen win XTERRA World Tour opener in South Africa
Nearly three thousand racers in kids, half-distance, and championship events at 10th running of Grabouw XTERRA
Complete Results / Photos / Video Highlights
February 25, 2013 - Richard Murray and Carla Van Huyssteen won the 10th running of the XTERRA South Africa Championship at the XTERRA World Tour opener in Grabouw, Western Cape today.
It's the first XTERRA championship title for Murray and second straight SA crown for Van Huyssteen.
As expected Murray led out of the water with four-time XTERRA World Champ Conrad Stoltz roughly 30 seconds back. Murray was able to hold the lead though the first third of the bike before Stoltz caught up and pulled away with the lead.
"I was uncertain going into the bike and really expected Conrad to catch me sooner," said Murray. "It was only on the 10km mark that he caught me and then proceeded to pull away. He just has so much power in his legs."
Stoltz took a 40-second lead into the bike-to-run transition but was caught by Murray roughly half-way into the 11-kilometer run.
"From there I just kept it together till the end," said Murray. "It was a big day for me. This is my first South African title. The Totalsports XTERRA is definitely the most contended race in South Africa. I had so much fun and will definitely be back next year," says Murray.
Stoltz ran into the finish in 2nd place, however, course marshals reported that he deviated from the run route and as a result official rules were applied and Stoltz was disqualified. Dan Hugo therefore took second place on the day, with Nico Pfitzenmaier finishing third.
For Van Huyssteen (pictured, courtesy Cherie Vale/Newsport Media) the successful title defense was a-dream-come true.
"I had to work hard the entire race," said Van Huyssteen. "The swim was a bit chaotic in the beginning with me choosing the wrong line. I still had a good swim though, entering transition first. I knew I had to work hard as Shonny Vanlandingham is an amazing mountain biker. I managed to find good rhythm on the bike. Going into the run I knew I had to give my all as my husband wouldn't be impressed with me if it looked like I was taking it easy. Today's race was great. I had a knot in my stomach the whole way as I really wanted this win".
Susan Sloan came in second, while Vanlandingham finished third.
XTERRA Managing Director "Kahuna Dave" Nicholas was on-site for the event and brings us more color on how the day unfolded…
The weather was perfect all weekend. By 7am on Sunday the parking lots were full and literally thousands crowded the compound. Breakfast pizza's, coffee vendors and the always nervous athletes chat permeated the scene.
The very quick swimmers Richard Murray and Theo Blignaut could do no better than 5th and 6th out of the water. SA had some incredible teams entered and had 4 of the top 10 overall finishers. Former World Champ Tim Don was even a swimmer for one of the teams.
Out on the bike Murray quickly asserted his skills and at the 5K mark was leading Conrad by just under a minute and Conrad had Dan Hugo right on his rear wheel. The first 8K or so is wide and allows easy passing and has the majority of the climbing. By the 10K mark Caveman was in front by 30 seconds, Murray looking very strong in 2nd followed by Hugo. Knowing how fast Murray can run – just as fast as Javier Gomez – we all figured Conrad would need 2-3 minutes on Murray off the bike to win.
In the women's race Carla Van Huyssteen burst past Silvia von Trump for the lead with Carina Wasle coming up strong in the initial first kilometers. Shonny Vanlandingham lost a full four minutes to Carla getting out of T1. "I started way to the right of the pack. I went out at the gun and when I took my 2nd breath saw at least 100 people running way to the right of me" Shonny grinned. "I figured best to let them go".
Young Bradley Weiss, who had made an Ali-style prediction of top 3 on YouTube, was riding very well and up to 5th with Stuart Marais in 4th and Nico Pfitzenmaier coming on strong.
By the time I got to the famous Rock Garden, Conrad still held a nice lead, but it was under 2 minutes. Murray actually was grinning and got a bit of air and did a semi table top with his handlebars. What? This is an ITU guy? Dan was comfortable in 3rd and now Pfitzenmaier was up to 4th and his ride through the rocks and switchbacks was poetic.
We had not seen the women for a while and Carla came down and across the rickety bridge in a pack of men with Vanlandingham 2:30 behind.
The Bridge must be as old as I am. Big, thick planks on thicker stringers over a stone gulch about 30-feet across and 10' deep. You do not want to fall off this one. Hendrico Burger, the race director, and I had run up to the top of Rock Garden to get some shots. When Hugo went past, we scrambled down to the bridge knowing how narrow and rocky the trail is and knowing we would never have time once 700+ of our closest friends starting coming down. I crossed first but Hendrico stepped on the wrong board and CRACK – it broke in half. He quickly got his leg out and fortunately the rest of the planks held up and wheels simply rolled over the 5" space. Hendrico is the nicest guy you could ever meet. He was bleeding a bit from his shin and said (with a South African accent) "Gotta have somebody fix that one".
It was Conrad into T2 first but not by enough. Murray went out on the run and was worried. "I took off fine but started cramping a bit and had to slow down. If Conrad had another minute I would never have caught him". He then grinned a bit and said "We don't have hills like this in ITU 10k's."
Hugo was solid in 3rd and Pfitzey was running very well. Last year he lost a position or two on the run, but not this year. Marais had a nice race to 5th but never felt super strong as he was in 2012.
Ultimately, Richard Murray proved his youth skills riding a mountain bike were not wasted and claimed a convincing win at Grabouw.
For the women, Carla had given a lot out on the bike and had to hold herself back on the last few K's into T2. "I was really out of energy and had to catch my breath to have something for the run". She had more than enough and took first by four minutes over Susan Sloan. Vanlandingham was feeling physically good but had not done any speed work this early in the season yet.
"I have one speed – and that's diesel" she said. Sloan made up more than two minutes on the American and passed her on the very last part of the run for second-place.
Post-race it was discovered that Conrad had inadvertently followed last year's run course. Our rules are quite specific and it was a horrible but correct decision to DQ the winningest and arguably the nicest man in XTERRA history. There's more to the story, but the Caveman acknowledged his mistake, testament to a very honorable and honest man.
As for the Yanks, GL Brown won his age group, Lisa Brummond finished 2nd in her age group and all the Americans had a blast.
South Africa, the Cape area is simply gorgeous. Great people, great food, and unbelievable things to see and do. Yes, it is a long way from the U.S. or Europe, but so well worth the trip.
Onward to the Philippines.
Top 5 Pro Men | ||
Pl | Name | Time |
1 | Richard Murray, RSA | 2:23:02 |
2 | Dan Hugo, RSA | 2:25:20 |
3 | Nico Pfitzenmaier, GER | 2:30:06 |
4 | Stuart Marais, RSA | 2:32:23 |
5 | Bradley Weiss, RSA | 2:40:13 |
Top 5 Pro Women | ||
Pl | Name | Time |
1 | Carla Van Huyssteen, RSA | 2:51:01 |
2 | Susan Sloan, RSA | 2:55:42 |
3 | Shonny Vanlandingham, USA | 2:56:03 |
4 | Carina Wasle, AUT | 2:59:13 |
5 | Sylvia Van Tromp, RSA | 3:12:28 |
Year | Men | Women |
2004 | Conrad Stoltz | Megan Hall |
2005 | Conrad Stoltz | Mari Rabie |
2006 | Conrad Stoltz | Michelle Lombardi |
2007 | Conrad Stoltz | Michelle Lombardi |
2008 | Dan Hugo | Eszter Erdelyi |
2009 | Lieuwe Boonstra/Felix Schumann | Carina Wasle |
2010 | Dan Hugo | Mari Rabie |
2011 | Dan Hugo | Carina Wasle |
2012 | Conrad Stoltz | Carla Van Huyssteen |
2013 | Richard Murray | Carla Van Huyssteen |
Next on the XTERRA World Tour: The XTERRA South Africa Championship race was the first world tour event to qualify amateur athletes into the XTERRA World Championship to be held in Kapalua, Maui (Hawaii) on October 27, 2013. Next up, the XTERRA Triple Crown in the Western Pacific featuring the XTERRA Philippines, Saipan, and Guam Championship races in March. The first of two Maui qualifying events in New Zealand is also in March, with XTERRA Motatapu taking place on the South Island on the 9th.
Date – Race, Location Feb 24 - XTERRA South Africa Championship, Western Cape
- Mar 2 – XTERRA Philippines Championship, Cebu
- Mar 9 – XTERRA Motatapu, South Island, New Zealand
- Mar 9 – XTERRA Saipan Championship, Northern Marianas
- Mar 23 – XTERRA Guam Championship, Piti
- Apr 7 – XTERRA Great Ocean Road, Anglesea, Victoria, Australia
- Apr 13 – XTERRA New Zealand Championship, Rotorua
- Apr 28 – XTERRA Malaysia Championhip, Putrajaya
- June 2 -XTERRA Spain Championship, Cieza, Murcia
- June 15 – XTERRA Greece, Lake Plastira
- June 29 – XTERRA Switzerland Championship, Vallee de Joux
- July 7 – XTERRA France Championship, Xonrupt, Gerardmer
- July 20 – XTERRA Brazil Championship, Ilhabela, SP
- July 20 – XTERRA Abruzzo, Lago di Scanno, Italy
- Aug 3 – XTERRA Mexico Championship, Tapalpa, Jalisco
- Aug 10 – XTERRA Czech Championship, Prachatice
- Aug 17 -XTERRA Germany Championship, Zittau
- Aug 24 -XTERRA Japan Championship, Marunuma
- Sept 8 – XTERRA England, Cranleigh, Surrey
- Sept 21 – XTERRA USA Championship, Ogden/Snowbasin, UT
- Oct 27 – XTERRA World Championship, Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii
XTERRA Selects Virtual Race Bags for 2013 Championship Events
XTERRA, the nation's premier off-road triathlon and trail running series, has selected the Virtual Race Bags™ online platform to provide event participants special offers and messages from national and local sponsors, as well as XTERRA licensees, at its U.S. Championship events.
Honolulu, HI (February 19, 2013) – XTERRA, the nation's premier off-road triathlon and trail running series, has selected the Virtual Race Bags™ online platform to provide event participants special offers and messages from national and local sponsors, as well as XTERRA licensees, at its U.S. Championship events.
"It's a better solution for the environment and for our sponsors," said XTERRA President Janet Clark. "We'll still provide the highly coveted Paul Mitchell samples and things of this nature, but everything that used to come as paper – flyers, postcards, and such – will now go online. In addition to cutting the waste, our sponsors will be able to tell immediately what offers are working and what are not so they can adjust accordingly as the season progresses."
Virtual Race Bags delivers sponsor deals, offers and messages to event participants using an online platform that is customized for each event.
"We are thrilled to be working with Team Unlimited for the XTERRA Championships to provide our turn-key marketing platform that delivers value to participants, sponsors and national brands," said Gary Schwake, President & Co-Founder of Virtual Race Bags™. "We look forward to helping advance the digital and environmental initiatives for events of all sizes across the U.S. and Canada."
What do you think about the idea of Virtual Race Bags? Go to the TriEdge facebook page and tell us what you think!
About TEAM Unlimited/XTERRA
TEAM Unlimited is a Hawaii-based television events and marketing company, founded in 1988. It owns and produces XTERRA and in 2013 will produce more than 100 XTERRA off-road triathlon and trail running races in 18 countries worldwide. In the U.S. alone nearly 200,000 participants took part in the XTERRA lifestyle. In addition, TEAM TV has produced more than 300 adventure television shows resulting in three Emmy's and 42 Telly Awards for production excellence since 1990. View samples at www.xterra.tv, and learn more at xterraplanet.com and xterratrailrun.com.
XTERRA Media Contact:
Trey Garman, Vice President
Phone: 808-792-2603 // Email:
About Virtual Race Bags™
Virtual Race Bags provides a turn-key online platform for Organizers of endurance events to efficiently and cost-effectively deliver sponsor messages to event participants. Much more than a simple "virtual goody bag," Virtual Race Bags delivers sponsor deals, offers and messages to event participants using an online platform that is customized for each event. Virtual Race Bags was founded in 2010 by a team seeking to leverage their experience as Event Directors, Sponsors and Athletes to help significantly improve the experience with the iconic race bag. Learn more about us at www.VirtualRaceBags.com
Virtual Race Bags™ … Get Your Green On!
For More Information Contact:
Gary Schwake, President & Co-Founder
Virtual Race Bags™
Maui Ready to Say Aloha to Worlds Best XTERRA Athletes
The 17th edition of the XTERRA World Championship on October 28 at Kapalua, Maui will feature one of the strongest, most diverse professional fields in triathlon history
October 9, 2012 (Honolulu, HI) – The 17th edition of the XTERRA World Championship on October 28 at Kapalua, Maui will feature one of the strongest, most diverse professional fields in triathlon history.
There are more than 70 pros representing 20 countries headed to Maui, including some of the biggest names from the Olympics, XTERRA, ITU, Ironman, 70.3, Duathlon, Winter Tri, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and adventure racing scenes.
Here is a look at some of the headliners:
- Conrad Stoltz, RSA – Unprecedented four-time XTERRA World Champion, 10x US Pro Series Champion
- Javier Gomez, ESP – Olympic Silver Medalist (current ITU No. 2)
- Sebastien Kienle, GER – 2012 IM 70.3 World Champion
- Eneko Llanos, ESP – 3x XTERRA World Champion
- Tim Don, GBR – 2006 World Champion (current ITU WTS No. 16)\
- Victor Del Corral, ESP – 2012 IM Lanzarote and ETU Cross Tri Champ, 2011 XTERRA France Champion Olivier Marceau, SUI – Three-time Olympian and XTERRA European Tour Champion
- Nicolas Lebrun – 2012 XTERRA European Tour Champion, 2005 XTERRA World Champion
- Josiah Middaugh, USA – 2012 XTERRA USA Champion
- Richard Ussher, NZL – World Adventure Racing Champion
- Chris Legh, AUS – Nearly 100 professional triathlon victories
- Francisco "Paco" Serrano, MEX – 2008 Olympian
- Brent McMahon, CAN – 2012 Olympian (current ITU WTS No.37)
- Ben Allen, AUS – Won 5 straight XTERRA's in Guam, Philippines, Saipan, New Zealand, and Italy this year
- Asa Shaw, FRA – Captured the XTERRA France and Germany Championships
- Mike Vine, CAN – Won the XTERRA Canada Championship
For the women…
- Lesley Paterson, GBR – Reigning XTERRA World Champ, ITU Cross Tri World Champion
- Erin Densham, AUS – Olympic Bronze Medalist (current ITU No. 1)
- Mary Beth Ellis, USA – 2012 Ironman Texas and New York Champion (70.3 wins in Norway, Singapore)
- Barbara Riveros, CHI – London Olympian (current ITU WTS No. 7)
- Magali Tisseyre, CAN – 2012 IM 70.3 Calgary, Mooseman, and Mount Tremblant Champion
- Marion Lorblanchet, FRA – 2010, 2011 XTERRA European Tour Champion
- Helena Erbenova, CZE – 2012 XTERRA European Tour Champion, 2006 Winter Olympian
- Renata Bucher, SUI – 29 career XTERRA Championship wins, 4 Euro Tour titles
- Melanie McQuaid, CAN – 3x XTERRA World Champ, 2011 ITU Cross Tri World Champion
- Shonny Vanlandingham, USA – 2010 XTERRA World Champ, American Mountain Biking Legend
- Heather Jackson, USA – 2012 Wildflower Long Course and San Diego Int'l Triathlon Champion
- Danelle Kabush, CAN – Won the XTERRA Mountain Championship
- Jacqui Slack, GBR – Won XTERRA New Zealand and XTERRA Italy Championships
XTERRA and Luck Stone are teaming up to bring fans a comprehensive slate of coverage for the XTERRA World Championship on xterraMAUI.com starting Sunday, October 28 at 9am Hawaii time (12 noon PST, 3pm EST, 9pm in Europe, 5am in Sydney, Australia, 8am in New Zealand, 4pm in Brazil).
One screen will feature live video feeds from several spots around the course, another will showcase a social media (GIS) map of the course with detailed positioning and tweets from strategically positioned spotters; and every elite athlete is being equipped with a GPS tracking device that will allow followers to see their every movement. The "shadow" device reports location, speed, distance, and elevation.
The Google Chrome browser seems to be the best browser for viewing and for the GPS Tracker you can download a free app for the iPhone that is pretty cool. Just go to www.xterraMAUI.com and follow the various links for more info.
The Hawaiian Airlines "Double" award is given to the pro and amateur man and woman with the fastest combined 2012 XTERRA World Championship and Ironman Hawaii Championship time, a feat reserved for the world's leading endurance athletes. Hawaiian Airlines pays $2,500 to the pros and presents the amateur winners with round trip tickets for two. There are several elites racing at the Ironman World Championship that also plan on racing at XTERRA Worlds including Sebastien Kienle, Maxim Kriat, Eneko Llanos, Josh Rix, and Mary Beth Ellis.
(Place at last year's WC) – Name – Age, Hometown (origin)
(3) – Eneko Llanos – 35, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
(4) - Josiah Middaugh – 34, Vail, Colorado, USA (Michigan)
(6) – Olivier Marceau – 39, Vallauris, France, (Switzerland)
(8) – Richard Ussher – 36, Nelson, New Zealand
(9) – Jan Kubicek – 32, Chodov City, Czech Republic
(10) – Chris Legh – 39, Lyons, Colorado, USA, (Australia)
(11) – Sam Gardner – 37, Surrey, United Kingdom
(13) – Nicolas Lebrun – 39, Digne-les-Bains, France
(14) – Mike Vine – 39, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
(17) – Jim Thijs – 32, Huldenberg, Belgium
(18) – Branden Rakita – 31, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
(22) – Llewellyn Holmes – 30, Bristol, United Kingdom
(23) – Felipe Moletta – 25, Sao Jose Dos Pinhais, Brazil
(29) – Ben Allen – 27, North Wollongong, Australia
(31) – Cody Waite – 34, Lakewood, Colorado, USA
(32) – Cid Santos – 30, Natal, Brazil
(33) – Will Ross – 23, Anchorage, Alaska USA
(36) – Pierre Facomprez – 29, Nervers, France
(39) – Yu Yumoto – 34, Tokyo, Japan
Francois Carloni – 27, Frejus, France
Leonardo Chacon – 28, Liberia, Costa Rica
Leo Corrales – 28, Liberia, Costa Rica
Braden Currie – 26, Wanaka, New Zealand
Brice Daubord – 27, Orleans, France
Gianpietro De Faveri – 43, Vittorio Veneto, Italy
Victor Del Corral – 32, Santa Olivia, Spain
Tim Don – 34, London, United Kingdom
Craig Evans – 34, Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA
Jan Francke – 43, Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic
Javier Gomez – 29, Pontevedra, Spain
Damian Gonzalez – 36, Stockton, California, USA
Brendan Halpin – 28, Missoula, Montana, USA
Women's Tentative Pro Start List
(Place at last year's WC) – Name – Age, Hometown (origin)
(1) – Lesley Paterson – 32, San Diego, California, USA, (United Kingdom)
(2) – Marion Lorblanchet – 29, Clermont Ferrand, France
(3) – Helena Erbenova – 33, Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic
(4) – Renata Bucher – 35, Lucerne, Switzerland
(5) – Danelle Kabush – 37, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
(6) – Erin Densham – 27, Melbourne, Australia
(9) – Brandi Heisterman – 37, Brackendale, B.C., Canada
(15) – Suzie Snyder – 30, Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
(17) – Catherine Dunn – 50, Wellington, New Zealand
(21) – Caroline Colonna – 48, Taos, New Mexico, USA
Katie Button – 28, Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Mary Beth Ellis – 35, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA
Heather Jackson – 28, Carlsbad, California, USA
Christine Jeffrey – 40, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Melanie McQuaid – 39, Victoria, B.C., Canada
Elizabeth Orchard – 26, Epsom, New Zealand
Mari Rabie – 26, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Barbara Riveros – 25, La Pintana ,Chile
Jacqui Slack – 29, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Magali Tisseyre – 31, St-Sauveur, Canada
Shonny Vanlandingham – 43, Durango, Colorado, USA
The XTERRA World Championship is presented by Paul Mitchell, AVIA, Hawaiian Airlines, The Ritz-Carlton, Maui Visitors Bureau and Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. Sponsors include the Kapalua Resort, PowerBar, Gatorade, Zorrel, Kona Brewing Company, Hawaii Tourism Authority, T S Restaurants, Rudy Project, XTERRA Wetsuits, XTERRAShop.com, XTERRA Footwear, and XTERRA Fitness.
About TEAM Unlimited/XTERRA
TEAM Unlimited is a Hawaii-based television events and marketing company, founded in 1988. It owns and produces XTERRA and in 2011 produced more than 100 XTERRA off-road triathlon and trail running races in 15 countries worldwide. In the U.S. alone nearly 200,000 participants took part in the XTERRA lifestyle last year while XTERRA's TV, publicity, advertising, online, and grassroots marketing efforts generated more than 400 million impressions. In addition, TEAM TV has produced more than 300 adventure television shows resulting in three Emmy's and 42 Telly Awards for production excellence since 1990. View samples at www.xterra.tv, and learn more at xterraplanet.com and xterratrailrun.com.
XTERRA Nation Gathers in Utah, Sept. 22-23
The world-class facilities at Snowbasin Resort and the high-adventure recreation destination of Ogden, Utah team-up to host XTERRA Nationals for the fourth straight year on September 22-23.
HONOLULU, HI (August 28, 2012) – The world-class facilities at Snowbasin Resort and the high-adventure recreation destination of Ogden, Utah team-up to host XTERRA Nationals for the fourth straight year on September 22-23.
"Nationals" is the culmination of all 140 XTERRA U.S. off-road triathlon and trail running events in 2012. The 70-race XTERRA America Tour ended its regular season Sunday and invites to Utah were sent to the top performers in each age group from across the country – setting up a bona-fide USA championship race to determine the best-of-the-best in off-road triathlon.
The off-road tri Nationals is Saturday, Sept. 22, along with full and half-distance XTERRA Utah races open to everyone.
The XTERRA Trail Run Nationals half-marathon is Sunday, Sept. 23, accompanied by 5K and 10K trail runs. Both events will be filmed for nationally syndicated TV programs exposing the beauty of Utah to millions.
While the USA Championship off-road triathlon is an invite only race, the XTERRA Trail Run National Championship is open to the public, so one and all can challenge XTERRA's most decorated trail runners and race for a national championship.
Both events finish at Snowbasin Resort – a world-class ski resort that hosted the downhill and super G races for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Located just 35 miles north of Salt Lake City, Snowbasin is easy get to and boasts an incredible collection of trails, which are nothing short of spectacular in late September as the fall colors start bursting in an array of red, pink, orange, and yellow.
The two events will bring more than 1,000 amateur and professional triathletes and trail runners to battle for the title of XTERRA National Champion.
In addition to the races, XTERRA will host an expo in downtown Ogden with free kids races, vendor booths, a Paul Mitchell hair cut-a-thon for charity, and evening dinner parties. Simultaneously, Ogden hosts its 11th annual Harvest Moon Festival with a wealth of family-friendly activities planned for all ages including live music, kid's activities, and downtown crit races.
"We love bringing the XTERRA Tribe together in Utah, the energy level is off-the-charts," said Janet Clark, president of XTERRA. "Ogden and Snowbasin are simply the best – between the facilities at Snowbasin, the great restaurants and atmosphere along Historic 25th Street in Ogden, the Harvest Moon Festival, and the unbelievably supportive community – we can't ask for a better venue."
For more information and links to registration visit xterrautah.com, or call toll-free to 877-XTERRA-1.
The XTERRA USA Championship weekend is sponsored by the Paul Mitchell, AVIA, and the Utah Sports Commission. Sponsors include PowerBar, Gatorade, Rudy Project, XTERRAShop.com, Zorrel, Snowbasin Resort, ENVE Composites, GOAL Foundation, MediaOne of Utah, U.S. Forest Service, KSL TV, XTERRA Wetsuits, XTERRA Fitness, and XTERRA Footwear.
XTERRA National Championships of Triathlon and Trail Running Event Schedule
Sept 21-23, 2012 // Ogden/Snowbasin Resort, Utah
Friday, September 21
Opening Festivities in downtown Ogden @ Ogden's Amphitheater Park (corner 25th/Grant)
12-6pm – Expo and XTERRA Kids Zone Challenge Stations Open
12-6pm – Registration and Packet Pick-up (All events – XTERRA Utah/XTERRA USA
Championship/XTERRA Trail Run Nationals, 10K and 5K)
12-5pm – Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, benefit for the Challenged Athlete Foundation
3:00pm – XTERRA Race Briefing (mandatory for USA Championship triathletes – also available at 6pm)
3:30pm – "Ask AVIA" one-on-one session with AVIA Pro
4pm – XTERRA Kids Bike Race (free)
4:30-6pm – XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Art of XTERRA
5pm – XTERRA Kids Sprint (free)
6:00pm – XTERRA Race Briefing (mandatory for USA Championship triathletes, also available at 3pm)
6:30-9pm – "Night of Champions" Dinner, Grand Lobby, Union Station – Introduction of XTERRA Regional Champions, ENVE "Performer of the Year" & Mr/Ms XTERRA 2012. Admission: complimentary for USA Championship competitors, $25 for guests/public. Note that tickets are limited – first come, first served.
Saturday, September 22
XTERRATRIATHLON at Snowbasin Resort
6am – Shuttle operating to/from Snowbasin to Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir
6:30am – Late packet pickup at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir (no registration)
6:30am – T1 open for set-up at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir
6:30am – T2 open for Set-up at Snowbasin
6:30am – Body marking at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir
8:20am – Last shuttle from Snowbasin to Port Ramp Marina
9:00am – XTERRA USA Championship Start at Port Ramp Marina (1.5k swim, 30k mtb, 10k trail run)
9:20am – XTERRA Utah Start – Long Course at Port Ramp Marina (1.5k swim, 30k mtb, 10k trail run)
9:40am – XTERRA Utah Start – Sprint Course at Port Ramp Marina (750m swim, 16k mtb, 5k trail run)
10am-2pm – Expo area open at Snowbasin – exhibits, live music, food service
10am-3pm – Registration and packet pickup for XTERRA Trail Runs – Nationals, 10K and 5K
10:15am – Last shuttle from Port Ramp Marina to Snowbasin
10:30-2:30pm – Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon - benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation
11am – XTERRA Sprint Course winner expected at Snowbasin
11:15/11:45am – XTERRA USA Championship Male/Female Winner Expected
12:00pm – XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Trail Running
1:50pm – XTERRA Cut-off at T2
2pm – XTERRA USA Championship/XTERRA Utah Awards Ceremony at Snowbasin
After Party at Harvest Moon Festival in downtown Ogden
12-10:00pm – Harvest Moon Festival on 25th Street – kids activities, farmer's market, food booths, and live bands
8:00pm – XTERRA USA Championship highlight video showing and introduction of Champions – Main Stage
Sunday, September 23
XTERRA TRAIL RUNNING at Snowbasin Resort
7:00-8:00am – Late Registration
7:00-8:30am – Late packet pick up
8:00am – XTERRA Expo open
9:00am – XTERRA Trail Running National Championship Half Marathon Start
9:05am – XTERRA 5km and 10km Trail Run starts
9:00am-2:00pm – Paul Mitchell Cut-a-Thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation
9:20am/9:40am – 5km/10km winners expected
10:06/10:19am – Men's and Women's National Championship male/female winners expected
11:00am – XTERRA Kids Sprint (free)
11:00am – XTERRA 5km and 10km awards ceremony
11:45am – XTERRA National Championship race awards ceremony
2:00pm – XTERRA Expo closes
After Party in downtown Ogden
6:00pm – XTERRA After Party (Location TBA)
7:00pm – Video Highlights
About TEAM Unlimited/XTERRA
TEAM Unlimited is a Hawaii-based television events and marketing company, founded in 1988. It owns and produces XTERRA and in 2012 produced more than 100 XTERRA off-road triathlon and trail running races in 15 countries worldwide. View samples at www.xterra.tv, and learn more at xterraplanet.com and xterratrailrun.com.
Stoltz Still Perfect, Kabush Wins First Championship at XTERRA Beaver Creek
For Stoltz, not altitude, not a bear, not even Josiah Middaugh - a mountain master on his home course - could disrupt his perfect 2012 season.
XTERRA Photo Gallery I XTERRA Mountain Championship Results
July 14, 2012 (Beaver Creek Resort – Avon, CO) – Conrad Stoltz, 38, of Stellenbosch, South Africa and Danelle Kabush, 36, of Calgary, Canada won the XTERRA Mountain Championship at Beaver Creek Resort in Avon, Colorado on Saturday.
For Stoltz, not altitude, not a bear, not even Josiah Middaugh – a mountain master on his home course – could disrupt his perfect 2012 season. Stoltz started the year with a win at the XTERRA South Africa Championship, then swept through the XTERRA regional championships in Nevada, Alabama, Virginia, & now Colorado to bring his unprecedented XTERRA all-time championship wins total to 47.
"I must admit it was a very pleasurable experience," said Stoltz, who raced here at the XTERRA Mountain Championships in Beaver Creek for the first time today. "I didn't expect to come up here and have fun but it was a lot of fun. The course is beautiful, and I was amazed at all the spectators even out in the middle of the forest. I saw a black bear up there while I was racing. I heard some branches break and I could see it getting away and Josiah saw it too. So, it was very memorable. I was really surprised at my win. I thought Josiah was going to take it, because beating him on this course is really tough so I think I had a very special day. I have to thank Specialized who put a lot of time and effort into my bike."
Stoltz came out of the mile-swim in the 66-degree waters of Nottingham Lake on the heels of leader Craig Evans and Branden Rakita, with Ben Hoffman directly behind him and David Henestrosa and Middaugh a minute back.
By the three-mile mark, and after the first of nearly four-thousand feet of climbing from the lake which sits at 7,400-feet, Stoltz led by a minute with Hoffman and Middaugh chasing together. At mile 10, Middaugh moved into second but hadn't closed the gap and by the bike-to-run transition Stoltz, who had the fastest bike split of the day in 1:09:46, had more than a two-minute lead.
"When you put together a good race and get beat it's not because something went wrong, it's just that you're not fit enough," said Middaugh, who has now finished runner-up to the "Caveman" in three of the last four races. "Conrad had an awesome race and kudos to him for having that fitness and power that I'm going to be looking for in the next few months."
Ben Hoffman had an incredible race in his first major XTERRA, and by the looks of his post-race grin it seems certain not to be his last.
"It was awesome today, I'm fired up, had fun out there," said Hoffman, who had quite the support crew with the Specialized team in full force. "I think most people hear XTERRA has a little more laid back vibe and fun atmosphere and being here definitely confirmed that for me. Seeing it firsthand; the volunteers are psyched, it's a well-run race, well-marked course, and super challenging but fair, an honest course. There's no hiding here, it's what you got on the day."
David Henestrosa from Spain, who is now living and teaching in Clearfield, Utah with his wife and two girls, won XTERRA Italy back in 2004 and last finished in the top 5 of a major XTERRA in the U.S. that same year at the Mountain Championships in Keystone, Colorado. Today, he finished fourth.
"I feel OK in the altitude. I grew up just outside of Barcelona at a little over 4,000-feet and now in Utah its similar and its very comfortable. I had a wonderful race, and am having so much fun racing XTERRA, it's great to be here," said Henestrosa.
Rounding out the top five podium was Cody Waite, posting his best finish of the season at one of the most grueling races in the Series.
Also of note, Ryan Ignatz – the overall amateur XTERRA National Champion last year – is back in the pro ranks where he belongs as proof of his sixth place finish. Brian Smith is back as well, and posted the fastest run to finish in seventh, with Branden Rakita (his dad David won the 60-64 division today) in eighth, newcomer Travis Macy in ninth, and Will Kelsay 10th.
Pl | Name | Age | Hometown | Time | Points | |
1 | Conrad Stoltz | 38 | Stellenbosch, South Africa | 2:07:05 | 100 | |
2 | Josiah Middaugh | 33 | Vail, Colorado | 2:08:24 | 90 | |
3 | Ben Hoffman | 29 | Boulder, Colorado | 2:10:40 | 82 | |
4 | David Henestrosa | 35 | Clearfield, Utah | 2:10:50 | 75 | |
5 | Cody Waite | 33 | Lakewood, Colorado | 2:13:57 | 69 | |
6 | Ryan Ignatz | 33 | Boulder, Colorado | 2:14:07 | 63 | |
7 | Brian Smith | 37 | Gunnison, Colorado | 2:14:12 | 58 | |
8 | Branden Rakita | 31 | Colorado Springs, Colorado | 2:16:50 | 53 | |
9 | Travis Macy | 29 | Evergreen, Colorado | 2:19:09 | 49 | |
10 | Will Kelsay | 30 | Boulder, Colorado | 2:20:55 | 45 | |
Also: Lewis Elliot (41), Craig Evans (37), Adam Wirth (34), Damian Gonzalez (31), Gered Dunne (28)
DNF: Bradley Weiss, John Klish |
Since she started racing XTERRA in 2004 Danelle Kabush has won XTERRA's in Canada, had two kids, finished 2nd at the XTERRA World Championships twice (top five four times) but until today had never made it to the top step of the podium at a major XTERRA in the U.S.
"It's very satisfying," said Kabush, who earned a doctorate degree in sports psychology. "It's always a tough course going uphill all day but it's so scenic and beautiful I really enjoyed myself. I had a really fun battle with Sara out there on the bike, congrats to her and everyone else who raced. The volunteers were awesome, and so was the crowd with so many cheers all along the course. It's fun to be back here after three years away."
The race started with Suzie Snyder out front, followed by Melanie McQuaid and Sara Tarkington. Kabush was fourth out of the water, got close to Tarkington early and played cat-and-mouse with her the rest of the day.
Up ahead McQuaid, who was second here last year, worked her way to the front and was riding strong until picking up what she thinks was a nail in her back tire on the first real downhill of the day. It turned out to be a game changer, requiring several stops, two tube changes, and a ton of time. McQuaid ended up riding into T2 on a flat and in fifth place, which was also where she finished.
Meanwhile, Kabush and Tarkington traded leads several times until the last descent where Kabush pulled away.
"Sara was really strong on the flats, and it wasn't until the last descent I took the lead and got a bit of a gap. I saw here coming in as I was headed out so probably had about 30 seconds at transition," said Kabush, who took part in the Mountain Champs for the first time since she finished 2nd back in 2009.
Tarkington, who has finished second, third, and fourth at this race the last three years, was hoping to make it a straight.
"This climbing course really suits me and this time of year my fitness starts to show," said Tarkington. "Today was fun because it was one of the first times I've had one of those real legit race feelings on the bike. We both pushed each other so hard, and if you're coming off the bike with Danelle you know you're in trouble, because she is fast. I had her in my sights for a mile and then she was gone."
Kabush is indeed noted for being a great trail runner, and today she had the fastest split more than two minutes and came across the line with a comfortable cushion. Tarkington was second, Snyder third, and Renata Bucher – just a few days removed from a grueling XTERRA in France – worked her way into fourth.
The XTERRA pro women's field right now is as diverse as it has ever been, with four different winners in each of the four regional championship races this year.
Of note today Tamara Donelson had her best race as a pro, placing sixth, with Heather Holmes, Kim Baugh, Caroline Colonna, and Jennifer Gersbach rounding out the top 10.
Pl | Name | Age | Hometown | Time | Points |
1 | Danelle Kabush | 36 | Calgary, Canada | 2:29:35 | 100 |
2 | Sara Tarkington | 31 | Boulder, Colorado | 2:32:28 | 90 |
3 | Suzie Snyder | 30 | Fredericksburg, Virginia | 2:35:19 | 82 |
4 | Renata Bucher | 34 | Lucerne, Switzerland | 2:36:36 | 75 |
5 | Melanie McQuaid | 38 | Victoria, B.C., Canada | 2:37:27 | 69 |
6 | Tamara Donelson | 36 | Edwards, Colorado | 2:40:16 | 63 |
7 | Heather Holmes | 31 | Pocatello, Idaho | 2:45:06 | 58 |
8 | Kim Baugh | 33 | Colorado Springs, Colorado | 2:45:51 | 53 |
9 | Caroline Colonna | 46 | Taos, New Mexico | 2:51:33 | 49 |
10 | Jennifer Gersbach | 33 | Durango, Colorado | 2:52:14 | 45 |
Today's race was the last of four regional championships in the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series. Conrad Stoltz stayed perfect and has a commanding lead heading into the finale, "still, I'd like to be perfect," he said. If Stoltz can finish 4th or better at Nationals he'll capture his 10th Pro Series crown. With his second-place finish Middaugh maintained a strong hold on the No. 2 spot, but to win the Series (in this hypothetical example) he'd have to win the USA Championship and Stoltz would have to place 5th or worse. Craig Evans stayed in third, while David Henestrosa moved up a spot to four (moving Branden Rakita down to five), and with the absence of Chris Legh, Will Kelsay and Cody Waite also climbed a spot to 6th and 7th, respectively.
2012 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Standings (After 4 – 7.14.12)
Points total reflects top 3 scores (1 drop)
Pl | Name | West | S'East | East | Mtn | Totals |
1 | Conrad Stoltz, RSA | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 300 |
2 | Josiah Middaugh, USA | 90 | 75 | 90 | 90 | 270 |
3 | Craig Evans, USA | 58 | 90 | 82 | 37 | 230 |
4 | David Henestrosa, ESP | 63 | 53 | 63 | 75 | 201 |
5 | Branden Rakita, USA | 69 | 49 | 69 | 53 | 191 |
6 | Will Kelsay, USA | DNS | 63 | 75 | 45 | 183 |
7 | Cody Waite, USA | 37 | 45 | 53 | 69 | 167 |
8 | Chris Legh, AUS | 75 | 82 | DNS | DNS | 157 |
9 | Adam Wirth, USA | 41 | DNF | 49 | 34 | 124 |
10 | Will Ross, USA | 45 | 37 | 41 | DNS | 123 |
11 | Damian Gonzalez, USA | 31 | DNP | 37 | 31 | 99 |
12 | Lewis Elliot, USA | 49 | DNS | DNS | 41 | 90 |
13 | Dan Hugo, RSA | 82 | DNS | DNS | DNS | 82 |
14 | Ben Hoffman, USA | DNS | DNS | DNS | 82 | 82 |
15 | Ryan DeCook, USA | DNS | 28 | 45 | DNS | 73 |
16 | Richard Stannard, GBR | DNF | 69 | DNS | DNS | 69 |
17 | Ryan Ignatz, USA | DNS | DNS | DNS | 63 | 63 |
18 | Gered Dunne | DNS | DNS | 34 | 28 | 62 |
19 | Kelly Guest, CAN | DNS | 58 | DNS | DNS | 58 |
20 | Bradley Weiss, RSA | DNS | DNS | 58 | DNF | 58 |
21 | Brian Smith, USA | DNS | DNS | DNS | 58 | 58 |
22 | Doug Hall, GBR | 53 | DNS | DNS | DNS | 53 |
23 | Travis Macy, USA | DNS | DNS | DNS | 49 | 49 |
24 | Sergio Sarmiento, MEX | DNS | 41 | DNS | DNS | 41 |
25 | Chris Ganter, USA | 34 | DNS | DNS | DNS | 34 |
26 | Jean Thibodeau, CAN | DNS | 34 | DNS | DNS | 34 |
27 | Llewellyn Holmes, GBR | DNS | 31 | DNS | DNS | 31 |
28 | Tim Snow | DNS | DNS | 31 | DNS |
The women's chase for the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series crown is absolutely up for grabs. Lesley Paterson held on to the top spot despite not racing, while Renata Bucher made a crucial leap forward past Melanie McQuaid with today's results. As it stands both Lesley Paterson and Renata Bucher control their own destiny – meaning with a victory they'd capture the Series title. For McQuaid, to capture her fifth pro series crown, she would have to win and have Paterson finish 3rd or lower (among literally hundreds of scenarios).
Pl | Name | West | S'East | East | Mtn | Totals |
1 | Lesley Paterson, GBR | 90 | 100 | 82 | DNS | 272 |
2 | Renata Bucher, SUI | 100 | 45 | 90 | 75 | 265 |
3 | Melanie McQuaid, CAN | 69 | 90 | 100 | 69 | 259 |
4 | Danelle Kabush, CAN | 75 | 63 | 69 | 100 | 244 |
5 | Suzie Snyder, USA | 63 | 75 | 63 | 82 | 220 |
6 | Sara Tarkington, USA | 49 | 37 | DNS | 90 | 176 |
7 | Heather Holmes, USA | DNS | 34 | 58 | 58 | 150 |
8 | Tamara Donelson, USA | 41 | DNP | 45 | 63 | 149 |
9 | Shonny Vanlandingham, USA | DNS | 69 | 75 | DNS | 144 |
10 | Caroline Colonna, USA | DNF | 28 | 49 | 49 | 126 |
11 | Emma Garrard, USA | 82 | 41 | DNS | DNS | 123 |
12 | Kim Baugh, USA | DNS | 31 | DNS | 53 | 84 |
13 | Carla Van Huyssteen, RSA | DNS | 82 | DNS | DNS | 82 |
14 | Kate Major, AUS | 58 | DNS | DNS | DNS | 58 |
15 | Michelle Flipo, MEX | DNS | 58 | DNS | DNS | 58 |
16 | Beth Walsh, USA | 53 | DNS | DNS | DNS | 53 |
17 | Shae Vaughn, USA | DNS | 53 | DNS | DNS | 53 |
18 | Katie Button, CAN | DNS | DNP | 53 | DNS | 53 |
19 | Brandi Heisterman, CAN | DNS | 49 | DNS | DNS | 49 |
20 | Kathryn Ross, USA | 45 | DNF | DNS | DNS | 45 |
21 | Jennifer Gersbach, USA | DNS | DNS | DNS | 45 | 45 |
22 | Courtenay Brown, USA | 37 | DNP | DNS | DNS | 37 |
23 | Jennifer Todd, USA | 34 | DNS | DNS | DNS | 34 |
The 2012 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series consists of five events – four regional
championships and Nationals.
April 14 – XTERRA West Championship (Lake Las Vegas Resort – Henderson, NV)
May 19 – XTERRA Southeast Championship / ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships (Pelham, AL)
June 10 – XTERRA East Championship (Richmond, VA)
July 14 – XTERRA Mountain Championship (Beaver Creek Resort – Avon, CO)
Sept. 22 – XTERRA USA Championship (Ogden/Snowbasin Resort, UT)
The top 15 pros at each event are awarded points based on overall pro finish. Pros will count their best three of four regional scores plus the points they get (or don't get) at the XTERRA USA Championship in Utah. Thus, the final point total combines an athletes' best three scores in the first four races, plus the USA Championship race points. He/she with the most points in the end is declared the U.S. Pro Series Champ. The U.S. Series will dish out $145,000 in prize money: $15,000 at the West, East and Mountain Championships, $20,000 at the Southeast and USA Championship races, and $60,000 to the top overall points scorers in the Series.
Ryan Petry (pictured) and Maia Ignatz, both from Boulder, won the overall amateur crowns. It's the second straight top 10 overall for Petry, who was ninth and the fastest age grouper at the XTERRA West Champs. Ignatz, who won the 30-34 XTERRA World Championship last year, just started racing in 2009. "It's kind of hard to imagine, I don't picture myself among these elite women." For both, elite status seems to be calling.
Several hundred triathletes from more than a dozen states and six countries took part in today's race. The event consisted of a one-mile swim in Nottingham Lake, a 16-mile mountain bike on Beaver Creek Mountain and a 6-mile trail run.
There was also an XTERRA Sprint race (half-distance), and relay team competitions. XTERRA
Sprint Race Results
Here's a look at all of age group champions from today's XTERRA Mountain Championship:
Division | Name | Time | Hometown |
15 – 19 | Connor Weaver | 2:33:57 | Parker, CO |
20 – 24 | Ryan Petry | 2:20:34 | Boulder, CO |
25 – 29 | Scott Archer | 2:30:34 | Breckenridge, CO |
30 – 34 | Luke Jay | 2:26:15 | Littleton, CO |
35 – 39 | Bryce Phinney | 2:23:51 | Tucson, AZ |
40 – 44 | Henry Reed | 2:28:54 | Avon, CO |
45 – 49 | Stephen White | 2:30:31 | Vail, CO |
50 – 54 | Brent Peacock | 2:35:16 | Jackson, WY |
55 – 59 | James Weir | 2:41:55 | Denver, CO |
60 – 64 | David Rakita | 3:06:24 | Durango, CO |
PC | Michael Stone | 3:18:50 | Boulder, CO |
Division | Name | Time | Hometown |
15 – 19 | Erin Quinn | 3:39:48 | Littleton, CO |
20 – 24 | Jaquelyn Wilds | 4:08:24 | Lakewood, CO |
25 – 29 | Amelia Van Dyke | 3:02:19 | Vail, CO |
30 – 34 | Maia Ignatz | 2:46:22 | Boulder, CO |
35 – 39 | Jessi Stensland | 2:50:08 | Boulder, CO |
40 – 44 | Kimberly Baldwin | 2:50:22 | Boulder, CO |
45 – 49 | Christy Geyer | 3:07:27 | Edwards, CO |
50 – 54 | Lisa Sieders | 3:45:31 | Denver, CO |
55 – 59 | Barbara Peterson | 3:19:35 | Berkeley, CA |
60 – 64 | Cindi Toepel | 3:20:50 | Littleton, CO |
Next up on the XTERRA America Tour: XTERRA USA Championship – Sept. 22 @ Snowbasin Resort (Ogden, Utah)
A special thanks to Tim Baker, executive director at Beaver Creek Resort and the entire BCR staff, along with the volunteers, and our local partners at East-West Resorts and the Town of Avon.
The 2012 XTERRA Mountain Championship is presented by Paul Mitchell, AVIA, and Beaver Creek Resort. Sponsors include XTERRAShop.com, Gatorade, PowerBar, Rudy Project, Breakthrough Nutrition, Utah Sports Commission, Choice Hotels, XTERRA Wetsuits, XTERRA Footwear, XTERRA Fitness, East-West Resorts, the Town of Avon, and Zorrel.
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- idratherbeshopping said...
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- jEm said...
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- Emy said...
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- Tayler said...
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- Irina said...
this look is tremendous! unexpected combo makes it so much fun! great styling!
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- Mo said...
Love the colour combinations with the polka dot. Great look.
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- Style-Pursuit said...
YAY for this mix of polka dots and two such different colours!!! It's just fantastic! :o)
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Honey, you look gorgeous! Love how you mixed the blouse with the scarf, it's fun&playful.
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- cla-sib said...
oh that blouse with your dotted scarf looks incredibly gorgeous.. love it!
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Oh so frigging COOL. LOVE the mix of polkas.
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- Closet Fashionista said...
Loooove this outfit! You look amazing :D
http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/ - January 31, 2011 at 8:18 AM
- Jen S. said...
cute outfit girl! I love the polka dots and how you mixed the 2 colors.
http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com - January 31, 2011 at 8:44 AM
- Lindsey Regan Thorne @ be pretty said...
Polka dots on polka dots with a mixture of navy, blacks + brows = genius! I love it!
- January 31, 2011 at 9:05 AM
- Leah said...
I love this colour combination! The polka dots just add that fun bit of whimsy too. Great look!
xo L - January 31, 2011 at 9:55 AM
- Angga said...
I'm so much in love with this two poladot together!! you are such an inspiration
http://reserveradefashion.blogspot.com - January 31, 2011 at 10:55 AM
- Sara K.S. Hanks said...
GENIUS polka-dot combination. Looks like those two pieces were made for each other.
- January 31, 2011 at 11:32 AM
- Az said...
LOVE your outfits!
you have the best taste
-Az - January 31, 2011 at 11:41 AM
- rustymirror said...
Love the look! And your attention to detail is amazing, like the half-tucked shirt!
- January 31, 2011 at 11:47 AM
- Taylor Sterling said...
you look amazing!! I love that polka dot blouse! I must have it! xx Tay
- January 31, 2011 at 12:14 PM
- Michelle said...
Love. I HAVE to get some of those pants!
- January 31, 2011 at 12:16 PM
- monster cakes said...
I love mustard yellow and navy together! My favorite combo, and the polka dots are like the cherry on top. xo
- January 31, 2011 at 12:24 PM
- Justyna said...
totally purty!
- January 31, 2011 at 12:29 PM
- Cara said...
Love the mixture of polka dots, and those shoes are fabulous! Great shots
xo Cara
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- Kimberly said...
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p.s. SF pwidee! wassup! - January 31, 2011 at 2:31 PM
- Dragana Honey Daša said...
Beautiful you!:)))
I follow:) I love this blog!
http://fashiondreamsandthings.blogspot.com/ - January 31, 2011 at 2:32 PM
- Ana said...
Oh, the combination of polka dots is incredible! And, this lovely shade of mustard yellow is one of my favourite colours!
- January 31, 2011 at 3:14 PM
- The Bohemienne said...
Love it! The combo of differently colored polka dot pieces is genius.
- January 31, 2011 at 3:23 PM
- cuteredbow said...
Love the polka dot shirt and scarf ! So inspiring !
http://cuteredbow.blogspot.com - January 31, 2011 at 3:58 PM
- C.Jane said...
adorei o sapato
- January 31, 2011 at 4:14 PM
- castawayvintage said...
Lovely outfit and pictures- great style!
- January 31, 2011 at 4:35 PM
- Emily and Abigail said...
lust lust lusting this outfit!! All the amazing little polka dots!
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- Zoe said...
I love wearing two different colors of the same print! This is so adorable!
Big fan of your blog! Consider me your new follower! - January 31, 2011 at 4:41 PM
- Daphne said...
Love the idea of adding mustard to that black and white and pop of red with the belt. Like your hair this way.
- January 31, 2011 at 4:42 PM
- diana kang said...
um this is amazing! it just genius! xx
- January 31, 2011 at 4:57 PM
- Emma at Daily Clothes Fix said...
I love the spots in the two different colourways. It totally makes the outfit.
- January 31, 2011 at 5:44 PM
- Kenya said...
Love the view of the city!
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- Rebecca from See You in Sweden said...
As usual I would love to have your closet for a day :) Gorgeous Bee. I can't believe what a perfect match the scarf and button up is seeing as they're from different companies. Also, the shoes make me drool {That is a disgusting expression but you know what I mean :)
- January 31, 2011 at 6:21 PM
- Marwa said...
love love love this and all your looks !!!
just for reference, how tall are you?
m. - January 31, 2011 at 6:47 PM
- melplouv said...
Love those lips!
- January 31, 2011 at 7:42 PM
- Devon Rachel said...
You are such an inspiration! I am literally obsessed with the polka dot on polka dot! It works so well and you are absolutely stunning :)
http://www.devonrachel.blogspot.com - January 31, 2011 at 8:07 PM
- Diya said...
You are officially my blog crush of the year...you're like a modern Audrey Hepburn in your beautifully posh outfits!! <3
- January 31, 2011 at 8:37 PM
- kim said...
you look gorgeous, love the top!
clothes are cute - February 1, 2011 at 12:52 AM
- FashionNoob said...
POLKA DOTS!!! :D Haha your sunnies are really cool. I am also crushing on those shoes, I WANT A PAIR! Sorry for shouting I just love those shoes!! :D
- February 1, 2011 at 3:14 AM
- classiq said...
I love how you combined polka dots with polka dots, a great visual effect.
- February 1, 2011 at 3:22 AM
Totally love You and You'r blog! You are Amazing and beautiful Girl :) !
I want new post because I love Your style, You are my fashion idol :)
BIG KISS FROM POLAND :) - February 1, 2011 at 5:09 AM
- Netalamode said...
Great scarf and shirt combo!
http://netalamode.blogspot.com/ - February 1, 2011 at 8:47 AM
- fashion.gossipmk said...
Wow! I love this! Your pants and shoes :))) M.
- February 1, 2011 at 11:15 AM
- elizabeth s. said...
Bee you're sooo chic!!! Love this look and love what you are doing with you hair! The middle part looks so fab on you. Keep it up girl- I love checking out your blog for inspiration!
e. - February 1, 2011 at 12:10 PM
- s|c|s|d said...
oh wow, you pull off polka dots so well ... I would look like a kid @ the carnival if I tried that! Bravo!
now those shoes ... my closet would look absolutely fabulous with those staring at me every day! must.have. - February 1, 2011 at 12:40 PM
- Shevah said...
I love love love your blog. I'm so happy I found it through chictopia! Such chic style I love it!
xo - February 1, 2011 at 4:03 PM
- Katarina Matijević said...
This is *amazingggg* I love it so much! Love the hair!
Really good blog :))
http://katrikapri.blogspot.com/ - February 1, 2011 at 4:37 PM
- Ife' said...
How fun is the mix of polka dots! brilliant!
- February 1, 2011 at 6:18 PM
- Perla Maria said...
Now these are awesome pics!
I love the place you picked out to take a pictures of your outfit, I think you are very photogenic and beautiful :) - February 1, 2011 at 6:56 PM
- bee said...
All the comments have made my week! Thank you so much :)...as for the question on height I am 5'7!
BEE - February 2, 2011 at 12:45 AM
- It blog girls said...
Wow beautiful
these heels are perfection
i am following right away - February 2, 2011 at 8:56 AM
- ashley in wonderland said...
beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! need i say it again? this outfit is so lush...
- February 2, 2011 at 3:46 PM
- dwellinganddesign said...
I am in polka dot love!
- February 3, 2011 at 1:14 PM
- Sarah said...
In luv with these polka dots. Oh and your boots.
- February 3, 2011 at 10:54 PM
- Elle said...
Love your Louis! Ever consider getting a strap attached?
Just did a post on repairing a vintage LV of mine on http://loveliveandwear.blogspot.com
xoxo, L - February 5, 2011 at 8:21 PM
- eatsleepwear said...
i absolutely adore all of these polka dots and I am now kicking myself for not snatching up this polka scarf when I saw it!! U look so freakin chic girl!! xo, Kim www.eatsleepwear.com
- February 7, 2011 at 1:58 PM
- One More Chance Vintage said...
Love how you mixed the polka dots!
http://omcvintage.blogspot.com/ - March 16, 2011 at 7:10 PM
- Molly O said...
I hope you don't mind, but I featured this look on my blog and linked it back to you, of course. You can see the post here:
Thanks! - March 25, 2011 at 1:22 AM
- The Cat Hag said...
I am loving your polka dotted scarf and top!!!! Such awesome style! :)
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Luanne Burgess avoids prison on condition that she never drives again
ALBANY — A Voorheesville woman who killed three while driving under the influence of medication was spared any jail time Friday, despite having pled guilty to criminally negligent homicide for the deadly 2011 accident.
In an incident that claimed the lives of three women, Judge Stephen Herrick sentenced 55-year-old Luanne Burgess to time served, adding 600 hours of community service and a condition that she never drive again.
Burgess's attorney, Cheryl Coleman, said of the sentence: "We're very gratified that Judge Herrick found his way through a lot of public pressure and did not send our client to jail, although it's not like anyone's jumping up for joy. As the DA said, there are no winners in this case."
Burgess was under the influence of six different medications on Aug. 10, 2011, when she swerved her SUV off of Mountainview Street, striking and killing three women who were among a local group of walkers in Voorheesville that morning for an outing.
Police said 66-year-old Carol Lansing, of Green Island; Rosemarie Hume, 79, and Fran Pallozzi, 81, both of Waterford, were waiting for a companion outside St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church when the SUV left the road, cut across a section of parking lot and barreled into them.
"I am so sorry to have caused your pain," Burgess told the court before the sentence was imposed. "Words can't express the sorrow I feel."
Herrick said the six month sentence Burgess had been facing was facing "wouldn't serve as a deterrent to anyone out there driving on prescribed medication," also citing her remorse as a factor in his decision.
Albany County District Attorney David Soares commended the victims' families for what he called their "strength and courage during this extremely challenging process."
"When tragedies like this occur, no one ever wants to accept any part of the responsibility," Soares added, urging members of the medical profession to take special note of the situation.
"Doctors prescribing medications, the patients taking medications, and the friends and family of those taking these medications must all realize the risks that can occur," Soares said. Continued...
Coleman said Herrick urged Burgess to take a role in the effort.
"It was mentioned by the judge that she might speak to various groups, members of the Legislature, and doctors, to take more care in prescribing certain medications."
Coleman said she reviewed "many" victim impact statements in the case, adding that "expressed an amount of sympathy and forgiveness to Mrs. Burgess," though she could not say what role they might have played in the court's sentence.
Burgess, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, also received five years of probation as part of her sentence. Coleman said the "stress of the legal proceedings" has "exacerbated" that condition.
As far as the 600 hours of community service, Coleman said it was "a matter that's going to be overseen by her probation officers.
"It wasn't made clear, but she's always been a volunteer at the food pantry in Voorheesville. And she's got five years to do it," Coleman said.
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(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of these Rules, a solicitor shall not pay into a client account, money held or received by him —
which the client for his own convenience requests the solicitor in writing to withhold from such account;
which is received by him for or towards payment of a debt due to the solicitor from the client or in reimbursement of money expended by the solicitor on behalf of the client; or
which is expressly paid to him —
on account of costs incurred, in respect of which a bill of costs or other written intimation of the amount of the costs has been delivered for payment; or
as an agreed fee (or on account of an agreed fee) for business undertaken or to be undertaken.
(3) Where a cheque or draft includes client's money as well as money of the nature described in paragraph (2), that cheque or draft shall be dealt with in accordance with rule 5.
(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of these Rules, the Council may upon an application made to it by a solicitor specifically authorise him in writing to withhold any client's money from a client account.
10. No sum shall be transferred from the ledger account of one client to that of another except in circumstances in which it would have been permissable under these Rules to have withdrawn from the client account the sum transferred from the first client and to have paid into the client account the sum so transferred to the second client.
—(1) Every solicitor shall at all times keep properly written up in the English language such cash books, ledgers and journals and such other books and accounts as may be necessary —
to show all his dealings with —
client's money received, held or paid by him; and
any other money dealt with by him through a client account;
to show separately in respect of each client all money of the categories specified in subparagraph (a) which is received, held or paid by him on account of that client; and
to distinguish all money of the said categories received, held or paid by him, from any other money received, held or paid by him.
(2) (a) All dealings referred to in paragraph (1)(a) shall be recorded as may be appropriate —
in a client's cash book or a client's column of a cash book; or
in a record of sums transferred from the ledger account of one client to that of another, and in addition —
in a client's ledger or a client's column of a ledger; and
in a journal,
and no other dealings shall be recorded in such client's cash book and ledger or, as the case may be, in such client's columns and journal.
All dealings of the solicitor relating to his practice as solicitor other than those referred to in paragraph (1)(a) shall subject to compliance with the Legal Professional (Solicitors' Trust Accounts) Rules be recorded in such other cash book and ledger or such other columns of a cash book and ledger and such journal as the solicitor may choose to maintain.
(3) In addition to the books and accounts referred to in paragraph (2), every solicitor shall keep a record of all bills of costs (distinguishing between profit, costs and disbursements) and of all written intimations under rule 7(a)(iv) delivered or made by the solicitor to his clients, which record shall be contained in a bills delivered book or a file of copies of such bills and intimations.
(4) Every solicitor shall within 3 months of his commencing practice on his own account (either alone or in partnership) and thereafter not less than once in every succeeding period of 3 months cause the balance of his clients' cash book (or clients' column of his cash book) to be reconciled with his clients' bank statements and shall keep in the cash book or other appropriate place a statement showing the reconciliation.
(5) In this rule, "accounts", "books", "ledgers", "journals" and "records" shall be deemed to include loose-leaf books and such cards for other permanent documents or records as are necessary for the operation of any system of book-keeping, mechanical or otherwise.
(6) Every solicitor shall preserve for a period of at least 6 years from the date of the last entry therein all accounts, books, ledgers and records kept by him under this rule.
(7) Unless authorised in writing by the Council, no money may be withdrawn from a bank account , being or forming part of a client account, otherwise than under the signature of a solicitor who holds a current practising certificate.
—(1) In order to ascertain whether these Rules have been complied with, the Council acting —
on its own motion; or
on a written complaint lodged with it by a third party,
may require any solicitor to produce at a time and place to be fixed by the Council, his books of account, bank pass books, loose-leaf bank statements, statements of account, vouchers and any other necessary documents for the inspection of any person appointed by the Council and to supply to that person any necessary information and explanations and that person shall be directed to prepare for the information of the Council a report on the result of such inspection. Such report may be used as a basis for proceedings under the Act.
(2) Upon being required to do so, a solicitor shall produce such books of account, bank pass books, loose-leaf bank statements, statements of account, vouchers and documents at the time and place fixed.
(3) Before making any appointment under paragraph (1), the Council shall consider any objection made by any such solicitor to the appointment of a particular person on personal or other proper grounds.
(4) Before instituting an inspection on a written complaint lodged with it by a third party, the Council shall require prima facie evidence that a ground of complaint exists, and may require the payment by that party to the Council of a reasonable sum to be fixed by it to cover the costs of the inspection, and the costs of the solicitor against whom the complaint is made. The Council may deal with any sum so paid in such manner as it thinks fit.
13. A written intimation of the amount of a solicitor's costs incurred and a notification to a client that money held for him will be applied as mentioned in rule 7(a)(iv) may be delivered to a client in the same manner as a bill of costs is required to be delivered under section 118 of the Act.
14. Every requirement to be made by the Council of a solicitor under these Rules shall be made in writing under the hand of the Secretary or a member of the Council designated by the Council for the purpose and sent by registered post to the last known address of the solicitor, and, when so made and sent, shall be deemed to have been received by the solicitor within 48 hours of the time of posting.


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