Age Group Success
At LifeSport we specialize in helping age group athletes achieve their goals and dreams. We are proud to have coached numerous age group athletes to amazing accomplishments from completing their very first event, to new best times, qualifying for Ironman World Championship Events, and even the Olympic Games. We specialize in coaching age group athletes of all abilities, especially those who are busy in life juggling many different priorities that include family, work, and travel. Our programs and coaching allow the age group athlete to see great results, but most of all experience the journey to success. Here are some of their stories…
Thomas Books Trip to Kona
Tisseyre Wins Next 70.3; Cooper 4th in Coeur D'Alene
 LifeSport coach and super-age grouper Chris Thomas blazed through the Buffalo Springs Ironman 70.3 yesterday posting a convincing age group victory good enough for 9th overall including the professionals. Thomas, the 2009 USAT Overall Amateur Athlete of the Year, also qualified for the Hawaii Ironman this fall where he will shift his focus to the full Ironman distance. Magali Tisseyre kept her winning streak alive with a come from behind victory in the women's pro division at the same race. At Ironman Coeur D'Alene, LifeSport pro Haley Cooper posted an impressive 4th place finish. Cooper, coached by LifeSport Coach Dan Smith, fought hard for the podium and ran in 3rd place for much of the run barely getting caught toward the end of the marathon, Haley posted an Ironman marathon PB of 3:17. In France, Katya Meyers placed a solid 6th with one of the best bike splits of the day. Cliff Worden-Rogers raced a Half Iron distance event, Tupper Lake Tin Man, where he used a swim PB to finish 2nd overall. Congrats to everyone else who raced this weekend!
LifeSport Coach Chris Thomas VS Studnet Dan Theleen
As Reported by the Republican American
 Easton's Chris Thomas is on quite a roll at the Pat Griskus Olympic-distance triathlon. The 38 year-old has won three straight races. When they swim, bike, run, does anyone have a chance against Thomas?
How about Thomas' most promising pupil, Dan Theleen of Southbury CT?
Click here to read the newspaper article "The Teacher and the Pupil" reported by the Republican American.
Age Group Success: World Qualifiers & Age Group Podiums
 A big congrats go out to a number of LifeSport age group athletes as they all posted amazing results this past weekend.
Last weekend at Eagleman 70.3, Bermuda’s Karen Bordage gained her Kona spot for the second year in a row by winning her age group (40-44)! Karen is coached by LifeSport coach Lucy Smith. Good job Dan Theleen (20-24), coached by LifeSport coach Chris Thomas, on his 2nd overall, 1st in his age group at the REV3 Olympic triathlon. At the Kansas 70.3, Bruce Genari (also coached by Chris Thomas) won his age group! Another Worlds Qualifier, Sam Mazer for her win at Boise 70.3 (25-29) giving her a spot to Clearwater this fall! Sam is coached by LifeSport coach Paul Regensburg. All athletes had phenomenal Results! Congratulations everyone!
Hawaii 70.3 - Stephenson & Vertiz Earn Start for Hawaii Ironman!
 Congratulations to all of the LifeSport Age Group athletes that raced this past weekend at the Honu. Leading the charge were California girls Nell Stephenson and Tatiana Vertiz who both won their age groups at the Hawaii Ironman 70.3 race on the Big Island, earning a return trip in the fall to compete in the legendary Hawaii Ironman World Championships. Nell had an amazing race - finishing 4th overall including the pros! Congrats go out to all of the other racers who earned World 70.3 qualifying spots on the weekend and to those who gave it their best and finished with a smile on their face.
Age Group Success; Cliff Worden-Rogers & Bruce Gennari Race the American Triple T Triathlon
 Two LifeSport athletes, Cliff Worden-Rogers and Bruce Gennari tackled a decidedly different triathlon this past weekend. The American Triple T triathlon in Portsmouth Ohio consists of four stages totaling 140 miles; a Super Sprint Friday night, two Olympic distance races Saturday (with the second one being bike/swim/run) and a half iron distance on Sunday. Not to mention the bike course contains over 3000 feet of climbing! The weekend tests not only overall speed, but participant’s recovery and refueling abilities. The last day saw a shake up in the standings with Cliff jumping from 5th to 3rd overall while Bruce was 4th. The weekend was voted Editors’ Choice by Triathlete Magazine as the Best Multi Stage Race. Cliff is coached by LifeSport Coach Dan Smith and Bruce by Chris Thomas. Congratulations to both!
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Two More Triathletes Heading for Hawaii
As Reported by the Bermuda Royal Gazzette
 Top female triathlete Karen Smith (Coached by LifeSport Coach Paul Regensburg) along with Kent Richardson booked their places for the gruelling race in Hawaii after superb performances on Sunday at the St. Croix 70.3 triathlon.
While Butterfield finished in third place in the professional division, beating out some of the finest triathletes in the world, Smith won the 40-44 age group and was seventh overall – including the professionals – and she was also the second placed amateur.
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Age Group Excellence; Smith Earns Kona Spot!
 Age group athlete Karen Smith had a very impressive showing in St.Croix claiming the victory in the Women’s 40-44 age group. Not only did Karen win the division, which she did by an astounding 21 minutes, she also placed 7th overall including the pros! Karen, a Bermuda resident and coached by LifeSport Coach Paul Regensburg, earned her spot at the starting line in Kona this fall at the Ironman World Championships. Congrats also go to Julia Hawley, a training partner of Karen’s who also hit the podium with a 3rd place finish in the 45-49 age group.
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Theleen Competes in USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championship
As Reported on Keeneowls.com
 He was the only Keene State College competitor in the field, but that didn't stop Dan Theleen (Coached by LifeSport's Chris Thomas) from representing his school proudly at the 2010 USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships that took place this past weekend in Lubbock, Texas.
A junior from Southbury, Conn., Theleen finished a very respectable 29th in the undergraduate division and 35th overall in a field comprised of 510 competitors from 82 collegiate club programs from around the country.
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Don't Feel Like Going Outside?
Alaskan LifeSport Women are Tou
 If you were wondering whether the spring temperatures are a little chilly for training, you should look no further than LifeSport athletes Lise Falskow and Jill McLeod. These Alaskan women just completed an early season Time Trial and as you can see by the snow draped background – it was under extreme conditions. And to make this even more impressive, personal record times were set! Congrats Lise and Jill – you are committed!!!
Ironman 70.3 China
Congrats to Ana Leitao & Angelo Tavares for Their Wins in China
 LifeSport is proud of Ana Leitao and Angelo Tavares, a busy professional couple who train in challenging conditions on Macau. Ana and Angelo added some impressive hardware to their trophy case (trophies pictured) with age group wins at the grueling Ironman 70.3 China. This event saw athletes finishing 1-2 hours slower that regular times, due to winds, hills, and extreme heat and humidity. Way to go Ana and Angelo, we’ll see you in Clearwater!!
USA Triathlon Announces 2009 Garmin Athletes of the Year
 USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the 2009 Garmin Age Group Athletes of the Year, an honor awarded annually by the USAT Age Group Commission and the USAT Duathlon Committee.
Triathlon and duathlon athletes were selected in various categories, including overall, masters, grand masters and juniors.
"These talented athletes displayed fantastic results at various distance races which set them apart from others," said Lee Zohlman, co-chair of the USAT Age Group Commission. "Each year, a panel of USAT member volunteers meet and look at a group of athletes and their results. Based on performances across various race distances, depth of fields and quality of races the panel chooses the AOY. We congratulate these athletes on their hard work and dedication and wish them the best in 2010."
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Thomas is USAT Age Group Triathlete of the Year!
Athletes of the Year in Both the US and Canada
 USAT announced their selections for the best of 2009 and leading the way was LifeSport's Chris Thomas who captured the prestigious "Age Group Triathlete of the Year" award. This honour goes out to the most accomplished amateur triathlete in all of the US. Chris, a working father of 3 and now LifeSport Coach, had a brilliant year highlighted by 5 top 10 overall Ironman 70.3 placings (including the pros!) and the 70.3 World Championship title in the 35-39 age group (winning by over 6 minutes). Lindsey Whalen, an age group athlete from Chicago and fellow LifeSporter, also received Honorable Mention for the same award! Two leading triathlon magazines also announced their selections for "Triathletes of Year" this week and LifeSport was well represented! Magali Tisseyre claimed Triathlete Magazine's 70.3 Athlete of the Year and place on the front cover.
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Inspirational Moments in Ironman; Her 9-Year Old Made Her Do It!
As Posted on Ironman.com
 Inspired by her nine-year-old son, Stephanie Liles went on to finish Ford Ironman Florida.
“Hard work spotlights the character of people. Some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses and some don’t turn up at all.”
~Sam Ewing~
About five years ago, 37-year old Stephanie Liles was on the sidelines watching her son do his very first triathlon. She was intrigued with what she saw these kids doing but, being a single mother of three and working full-time, she had doubts she could figure out how to train for a triathlon, much less an Ironman.
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Liles Qualifies for Kona
 Stephanie Liles joined LifeSport last winter after signing up for her first Ironman, her home state race IM Florida. She has been in the sport for just over 5 years and has worked her way up to being one of the top age group women in Florida. Like many triathletes, works her day job off as a medical office manager, is the best mom she can be to her three wonderful children, as well as coaching the local girls soccer team. Here is her report.
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Fred Uytengsu - Kona Rookie:
Fred Shares his Experience as a Kona First Timer
 Coach's note: "Not only did Fred do a great job in Kona, he also used the event as a fundraiser for Manila flood victims. 2 weeks before Kona, Manila was devastated when 16 inches of rain fell in 6 hours. Fred raised enough to build 40 homes, and an additional $50,000 for victims of the flood"
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to do the Kona Ironman. Even before I understood it was the World Championships, before I understood you had to qualify to get there, before I understood the lore of the Hawaiian Gods and everything associated with paying homage and the mystique of the Queen K, I knew this was something I wanted to do before I pass.
And so my opportunity came early this year but non-traditional means but it was still the E ticket to the greatest event in the sport of triathlon. I kept this opportunity largely to myself not wanting to jinx it and also not wanting to deal with the pressure associated of going to Kona. It meant a jump in my training hours even though I have a self-imposed limit of 12 hours a week as a ceiling so as not to impose too much on my family time as well as work commitments. I did, however, realize that I would have to step it up for several months to be sufficiently prepared for the chance of a lifetime.
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Top finishes in Hawaii for Bermuda trio
As Reported by The Royal Gazette
 A trio of Bermuda athletes conquered the toughest and most famous Ironman course in the world in Hawaii at the weekend.
At the world championships Karen Smith, Karen Bordage and Julia Hawley all finished inside the top 15 positions for their respective age divisions.
They competed non-stop for between 11 and 12 hours, tackling a 2.4-mile ocean swim, a 112-mile cycle ride and then a full marathon run of 26.2 miles.
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The Bermuda TRI-Angle
3 Bermuda Mothers, 3 Different LifeSport Coaches, 3 Kona Qualifiers
 LifeSport profiles Karen Smith, Karen Bordage, and Julia Hawley of Bermuda. All 3 are in their 40's, mothers, business women, training partners, and amazingly all 3 have qualified to compete in Kona at the Hawaii Ironman
World Championships this weekend. The three work and train on the small island of Bermuda which is a mere 20 square miles. Not only do these women work as a team to train together, but each has a different coach at LifeSport who balances their individual needs. "We will often have a "Team Bermuda" meeting in the LifeSport office to discuss the Bermuda gal's training and which workouts we will schedule them together" Says Coach Dan
Smith.
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Nothing Slows Margie Down
Ritchie Takes 2nd World Title in 3 Weeks
As Reported By the Edmonton Journal
 As Margie Ritchie bikes around the University of Alberta campus, on her way to or from work, she's probably often mistaken for one of the thousands of students. Petite, her head covered with a helmet, backpack over her shoulders, Ritchie may look like a student, but is anything but.
The early-50s woman is a microbiologist, a mother of three sons, a breast-cancer survivor and a double International Triathlon Union world champion. Having won the world triathlon championship in her 50-54 age group earlier this month, she added the age group world duathlon title to her resume on Saturday.
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Ritchie is World Champion!
 LifeSport would like to congratulate Margie Ritchie who won the World Championships in the Women’s 50-54 division at the ITU World Championships in the Gold Coast, Australia. Margie was victorious over 70 women from 10 countries vying for the World Championship title. Margie resides and trains in Edmonton, Alberta, where winter temperatures can routinely hit -30C making outdoor training a big challenge. Margie, however is up for challenges, as she is a doctor, mother, and breast cancer survivor. She made the transition from Duathlon to Triathlon a few years ago and swam an impressive 26 minutes for the 1500 at Worlds on a course that was producing very slow swim times. Even more impressive was Margie’s 39:36 run split besting the next fastest split by 4 minutes. Margie stated “Yah!! Thanks – this is beyond my wildest dreams – it has still not sunk in”. Congratulations to Margie and all the other LifeSport athletes who raced at the World Championships.
Age Group Excellence This Past Weekend
 LifeSport Age Group athletes were in full force this past weekend with some stellar performances. Leading the way was Margie Ritchie who won the 50-54 age group at the Canadian Nationals with a come from behind win and a blistering 39 minute run split. In the US, LifeSporter Lindsey Whalen finished 2nd in the 25-29 Age Group at US Nationals despite swimming off course and starting the bike nearly 5 minutes back of her normal position. Age Grouper Chris Thomas continues his torrid pace and kept his streak alive of finishing in the top 10 PRO men at an Ironman 70.3 at the Timberman race. Speaking of Timberman, LifeSport Pros fared well with Magali Tisseyre leading the way with a 3rd place finish, her 4th straight 70.3 podium and new LifeSport Pro David Khan had a respectable 10th. Overseas at the new Philippines 70.3, Lisa Bentley took the win Bree Wee placing 4th. At the Kelowna ITU International Race Lisa Mensink finished as the 4th pro in her tune up race for the ITU World Championships to be held in September on the Gold Coast of Australia. Congrats to all of the LifeSport Age Group athletes who raced at the US and Canadian National Championships!
Smith Creates Her Own Alpine Training Regime in Bermuda... and Shines in Switzerland Ironman Triathlon!
As Reported by the Mid-Ocean News
 Without any rugged Alpine mountains to train on in Bermuda, one has to wonder how Karen Smith managed to prepare herself for the Switzerland Ironman triathlon this month.
Well, wonder no more, for Smith has revealed how she created her own Alpine training regime without leaving the island by repeatedly scaling the stiff gradients of Knapton Hill and the Harrington Hundreds.
And it paid off handsomely as the two-time Commonwealth Games athlete took second place in her age division and secured the right to compete in the sport's most famous event – the Hawaii Ironman – later this year.
Triathlons come in various sizes, but the Ironman distance is the longest. In Zurich, Smith completed a 3.8km swim in Lake Zurich, a 180km cycle ride and a full marathon run of 42.2km to cross the finish line in 10 hours 47 minutes and 38 seconds.
It was only as she tired in the second half of the marathon run that she lost her chance to claim outright age division victory, but even then it was by a mere two minutes.
To prepare for the event, Smith and her coach tried to replicate as best as possible the challenges she would face. The cycle ride in Zurich was on a two-loop course that included around 30km of hills per lap. Bermuda has its undulations but nothing to compare to Switzerland. Smith made do with what was available and used the steep uphills of Knapton Hill and Harrington Hundreds.
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Kona Bound!
 Congratulations to LifeSport Age Group athletes Karen Smith and Jamie Moracci who both qualified for the big show in Hawaii this October! Karen and Jamie’s strong finishes in Ironman Switzerland and Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island respectively earned them a spot on the start line in Kona. Congrats also to age grouper Chris Thomas who continues his dream season with the top age group finish in Rhode Island good enough for 5th place overall – including the pros! Chris also earned his Hawaii spot but gracefully
Age Grouper Extraordinaire Thomas Does it Again
 LifeSport Age Group athlete Chris Thomas kept his streak alive by finishing as the top overall age grouper in this past weekend's inaugural Rev 3 Race in Middlebury, Connecticut.
Thomas, a hometown hero of sorts hailing from Easton, Connecticut, finished the challenging half Ironman distance course in a time of 4:15:03, good enough for 10th overall including the professional men. This race marks a streak for Thomas who has been top overall age group male competitor this year in the California 70.3 and St. Anthony's Triathlons. Congratulations Chris!
An Ode to Randy
As Reported by Competitor.com
 Written By Susan Grant
What makes someone a good athlete? Is it strength? Stamina? Speed? I’m sure it can be a mixture of all of these things, but what really makes someone stand out is their capacity for sportsmanship. I met a true athlete this weekend at Wildflower, and his name is Randy Peterson.
When I got out of the waters of Lake San Antonio, I felt good. I knew I still had 72 miles ahead of me, but I was ready for it. I caught a glimpse of my husband as I mounted my bike, flashed him a smile and zoomed out toward the first of many hills of the day: Beach Hill. I had been extremely nervous about my wheel choice, and had been driving my coworkers absolutely nuts for weeks. I ended up on 404s with a puncture resistant Conti tire that was hard to flat on, but an absolute bitch to change. The sidewalls of the tire were Kevlar, making popping it in and out time consuming and frustrating. My coworkers Nestor and Jay basically told me I had little chance of flatting, but if I did it would be all over for me. They begged me to use sew-ups, but I wouldn’t listen.
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Stephanie Liles Takes Out 3rd Place at St. Anthonys!
As Reported by Jagged.com
 Name: Stephanie Liles
Race Date: 26th April 2009
Race Type: Olympic Triathlon
Race Name: St Anthonys Triathlon
Location: Florida USA
Overall Result: 3rd Elite Amateur Woman Overall
The Race: Huge race! 5000 participants. Neat event and very well organized. Had wonderful prizes too! Typical Florida race, hot, flat and fast. Love it! Beautiful area, very tropical.
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Another Successful Weekend for the LifeSport Team!
 Held this past Saturday, was the 25th running of the Wildflower Triathlon in Monterey County, CA. Notorious for it's unforgiving bike course and on/off road half marathon, several LifeSport athletes had great success. Age group racer Lyndsey Clapperton (Calgary, AB) used her strong bike and run to win the 40-44 category. Full time triathlete Haley Cooper (Spokane, WA) moved up considerably this year to place 6th in the Pro Women.
On the other side of the continent on Sunday was Ironman 70.3 St Croix, with the infamous "The Beast" climb and sweltering temperatures. New this year, were some highly coveted Kona Ironman slots to the winners of the age groups. LifeSport triathlete Julia Hawley ( Smiths, Bermuda), fresh off a successful LavaCamp, won her age category and her spot in Hawaii this October. LifeSport Coach Bruce Regensburg was 2nd in his age group. Top LifeSport Pros were Lisa Bentley 5th and Bree Wee 7th. Both qualified for Clearwater 70.3 in November.
St. Anthony's Triathlon Report
From Chris Thomas
 Where's the swim? As I'm walking towards the transition area I hear the announcer state that they've decided to cancel the swim for all of the amateur athletes. The wind is blowing @ 30mph and they can't launch the kayakers into the water to monitor all of the competitors. The race has been adjusted for the first time in its 26yr history. The new format will be that each athlete will go off in 2 second intervals running from the swim exit into T2 to start the bike leg followed by the run. The swim report from the pros was mixed following the race, with some including Andy Potts stating that it was the hardest swim of their careers, while others didn't think it was that bad. Fellow Timex teammate and friend, Andrew Hodges, had a great quote regarding the swim, "I spent the entire time either trying to swim or trying not to drown…". I fully respect the decision of the race organizer as he's responsible for 3,800+ athletes' lives.
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Age Group Excellence at St. Anthony's
 Despite unusual weather conditions that caused the cancelation of the swim, LifeSport Age Group athletes had some incredible performances.
The St. Anthony's Triathlon in St. Petersburg, Florida, is one of the classic Olympic Distance races in the sport and offers an unique "Elite Amateur" division allowing some of the best age group athletes in the world the opportunity to race head to head despite their age classification. LifeSport was incredibly well represented in this division with Chris Thomas of Easton, CT taking the overall victory in the men's division of 80 competitors. Not to be too far outdone, LifeSporter Lindsey Whalen of Chicago, IL, and Stephanie Liles of Tallahassee, FL, finished 2nd and 3rd respectively out of the 62 starters on the women's side.
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Karen Smith is Bermuda's Triathlete of the Year!
 Congratulations to LifeSporter and Age Group athlete Karen Smith of Smiths, Bermuda for being named Bermuda’s Triathlete of the Year. Karen is coming off a fantastic season in 2008, which saw her finish 2nd in the 40–44 year age group at the 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater. Aside from being an accomplished athlete, Karen also keeps busy as an assistant underwriter and mother.
Liles Named Gulf Winds Triathlete of the Year!
 Each year, members of the Gulf Winds Track Club pay tribute to members who have set themselves apart from other runners and triathletes. The annual awards ceremony not only honors the fastest among its' members, it also recognizes those who have contributed to the club via their enthusiasm and involvement.
The 2008 Triathlete of the Year recipient, Stephanie Liles, needs little introduction to those familiar with running and triathlon not only in Tallahassee, but throughout the state. She wins almost every triathlon she enters and was the Gulf Winds Grand Prix winner in 2006 and 2008. Liles admits being caught off guard by the Triathlete of the Year honor. She was hoping they would name her boyfriend, Mike Weyant, who has been a triathlete for over twenty years. As Bonnie Wright delivered her speech describing this year's honoree, however, Liles soon realized it was her accomplishments they were describing.
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2008: A Year to Remember for the LifeSport Team!
Our Amazing Age Groupers
LifeSport Age group athletes stood on the podium all over the world this year. Just a few examples were:
Chris Thomas was the Ironman 70.3 World Champion in the men’s 35-39.
Karen Smith finished 2nd at Ironman 70.3 World Championship in the 40-44 women’s.
 Nell Stephenson was 1st in the women’s 30-34 at Ironman 70.3 Florida, and 2nd overall at the Seattle Marathon.
Laura Keefe was 4th overall at the Las Vegas Marathon
Roman Dujmovic was the 9th place age grouper at the World Long Distance Triathlon Championships in Allmeres, Netherlands. Michelle Ball was 8th in the same event.
Jamie Moracci was the top amateur at Ironman 70.3 Florida and 9th overall with the pros.
 Rachel Ross was 3rd in the 30-34 age group in Hawaii and 4th overall age grouper
Sean Swarmer was a feature story on NBC at Ironman in Hawaii. Sean is a cancer survivor who was stricken with 2 different cancers, both thought to be terminal when diagnosed, in his teenage years. In his hospital bed, he watched Hawaii Ironman and promised himself he would do it one day if he survived. His promise came true, in amazing time of 11:44:15, with the guidance of LifeSport Coach Bruce Regensburg.
Many other LifeSport athletes finished their first 70.3 or Ironman, qualified for Hawaii or Clearwater, or set new best times. Congrats to everyone! We are looking forward to 2009!
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Bree Wee Named 2007 USAT Age Group Athlete of the Year!
LifeSport Athlete Bree Wee was chosen as USAT's Age Group Athlete of the Year in the "open category", under 40 years old.
Says her coach, Paul Regensburg, "Bree is a dedicated athlete and a joy to coach. She balances motherhood and teaching with Ironman training. Her commitment to her training program and perseverance earned her this award".
Bree starts 2008 as a first year pro. Go Bree!
LifeSporter Sean Swarmer's Story
As Reported By Ironman.com
While there have been those who have tried to explain to Sean Swarmer that people who only have partial use of their lungs don't climb Everest and don't do the Ironman World Championship, he's not listening.
“I’ve been told quite a few times that I can’t do things,” he says. “I tend not to listen to them. It just adds fuel to the fire.”
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LifeSport Age Grouper Nell Stephenson 2nd Overall at Seattle Marathon
 Here is Nell's report on her breakthrough 3:03 marathon: I was so ready to run after a week of restraining myself from my favorite activity! I went straight to the front of the line and took off slightly faster than my coach had advised, but fell into the proper pace by mile 2 or 3. I led for the first few miles and then ran with a couple of other women for about 6 or 7 miles before two of them passed me. I kept telling myself not to chase as it was too early on. I stayed on top of my fuel, fluid & electrolyte and felt great until about halfway, when the pounding on the asphalt started to get to me (and my knees!). Mile 13 or 14 was probably the only time I felt a low during the race, I started getting slightly caught up in the discomfort of going hard for a prolonged time. I was able to get out of that space within a few minutes after putting myself in check; I said to myself, "You wanted to run a hard, fast marathon. It's probably going to hurt. Move on." Then I was over it!
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Moracci First Overall Amateur at Florida Ironman 70.3
 LifeSporter Jamie Moracci lead from wire to wire at Florida Ironman 70.3 at Walt Disney Resort to take the amateur win and a 9th place overall, including the professionals! New LifeSporter, Brent Poulsen made coach Alister Russell proud with an impressive 7th place finish in the men’s pro race. The women faired well too with Lisa Bentley returning to form after chronic injury with a competitive 4th place finish with Kim Loeffler in at 6th. At the Columbia Triathlon, Chris Lieto bested Ironman Champion Chris McCormack to take the victory while Amanda Lovato took an impressive 2nd place finish. In Honolulu, Bree Wee continued her impressive racing with a win and career best 1 hour and 58 minute clocking, 11 minutes faster than the next woman while first year pro, Eileen Swanson landed on the podium with a 3rd place elite finish at the UVAS triathlon in California. Congrats to everyone!
Rachel Ross Dominates Ironman Arizona
 In Ironman Arizona’s brutal winds and blistering heat, Rachel Ross felt right at home. The mother of three from Honolulu put home town heat training to good use, placing first overall age group woman by approximately 30 minutes. Her coach Paul Regensburg says, “Rachel had a tough time in the swim at Oceanside 70.3 a couple weeks ago, and she did a great job overcoming some pre-race swim fears to post a personal best Ironman swim. She showed her expertise in the heat on the bike and run, and demonstrated that she is one of the premier amateur Ironman athletes in the world”.
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LifeSport Fills 3 of the Top 8 Spots at Ironman Canada
 Lisa Bentley lead the charge at Ironman Canada for LifeSport with yet another career podium. A fantastic 3:07 marathon brought her within 3 minutes of the win.
Charlene Waldner ran her way to a 4th place finish to the delight of her coach Paul Regensburg.
Lucy Smith, new to long distance racing, posted the third fastest bike split to take 8th. Both Lisa and Lucy are coached by Lance Watson.
Congratulations to all athletes who competed and way to go Michelle Ball, who, in her 3rd triathlon ever, qualified for Kona. Michelle joined LifeSport 5 months ago as a complete newbie to the sport, and under coach Regensburg's guidance, improved quickly to earn her starting spot at World Championships.
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