Shannon Becomes an Ironman

Last Sunday in Madison, Wisconsin EPC athlete, Shannon Winkelmann, completed Ironman Wisconsin. Shannon has been training for her first Ironman since late in 2006. Along the way she competed in several other races leading up to her big day including, Bolder Boulder, 5430 Sprint Triathlon, Boulder Peak Triathlon, and 5430 Long Course Triathlon. Being able to set new PR's in each of these events, she headed into Wisconsin with the confidence needed to accomplish her goals. A couple days after the race Shannon had this to say:

"Finally feeling less sore, but not quite back to normal. Yes, the bike was difficult...lots of turns, hilly and windy, but still enjoyable. I felt great for the first half of the run, but that quickly changed on the second half. I knew if I just kept moving forward I could make it and eventually the finish line came. Overall a great day!"

Great work all year Shannon and congrats on becoming an Ironman. For more insight on her training and thoughts from the last 9 month leading up to IM Wisconsin, check out Shannon's blog at http://www.trishannon.blogspot.com/

EPC Athletes Win Xterra Regional Point Series

Congratulations to EPC athletes Luke Jay and Ed Oliver for winning the 2007 Xterra Mountain Region Points Series in their respected age groups, men's 25-29 and 35-39. For their efforts both will receive the coveted Xterra Regional Champion jersey to be handed out in the awards ceremony held in Lake Tahoe the night before the National Championships. Combined the pair raced in Xterra races in many states across the country including Arizona, California, Alabama, Utah, Michigan, South Dakota, and of course, Colorado. Highlights from their seasons includes age-group wins in Crested Butte for Luke and Buffalo Springs for Ed. Nice work guys, way to represent!



Ed (right) on the podium in Crested Butte



Luke (center) on the podium in Crested Butte