Posted: August 4, 2004

Triathlon: First-ever free-form triathlon!

My Way or the Tri Way triathlon kicked off industry-first choose your own race configuration event-Challenged Athletes Foundation benefits

Aurora, CO (August 4, 2004) - Action packed race transitions were one of many highlights for competitors and spectators alike in the first-ever My Way or the Tri Way triathlon at the Aurora Reservoir on Sunday, July 25th, 2004.

Over 150 competitors came out to “tri” one of six different race configurations in this unique race event within the sport of triathlon. Competing for prizes, participants helped raise money for the Challenged Athletes Foundation in the 800 yard swim/15 mile bike/4 mile run event. Overall winners for both men and women were Josh Friedman and Ann Lantz respectively.

After crossing the finish line and claiming the top-spot in the women’s category, Ann Lantz stated, “I always race to do my best and winning is such a nice ‘perk.’ I was thrilled to cross the line in first place and next year will try to catch the three men in front of me!”

Josh Friedman-men’s overall winner was equally excited and credited his victory to the intense training and direction his coach had given him. “Any race you enter in the Front Range is going to be competitive. The quality of athletes is incredible, and it is a huge accomplishment to win a triathlon in Colorado,” explained Friedman. “Strong guidance and coaching from mentors that really understand the sport, helped me to elevate my performance,” added Friedman.

“We are thrilled to have played a part in triathlon history by hosting this first-ever choose your own race order event,” commented race director, Alexia Bregman. “Participant feedback has been very positive, and everyone wants to come back next year to try yet another race order! It was really fun for spectators too because there was activity on the course all the time,” added Bregman.

The event was produced by Denver-based Tri Way Productions and presented by Go Fast Energy Drink. Other local and national sponsors include: Wahoo’s Fish Taco, Colorado School of Healing Arts, Colorado White Water Association, VeriSmile, Aspen Edge, Campus Cycles, Tri-Zone, Keep Tri-ing, RoadID.com, Runner’s World, Aquaphor and the American Medical Response.

Overall race results:
Men’s
1st Josh Friedman - Boulder, CO 1:23:03 (SBR), 2nd Patrick Dideum - Louisville, CO 1:23:36 (SRB),3rd Sebastien Welterlin - Centennial, CO 1:24:16 (SBR), 4th Jay Luke - Littleton, CO 1:24:48 (SRB), 5th John Heisel - Boulder, CO 1:26:32 (SRB).

Women’s
1st Ann Lantz - Centennial, CO 1:28:11 (SBR), 2nd Nanci Goldsmith - Littleton, CO 1:37:44 (SBR), 3rd Heather Fent-Reed - Silverthorne, CO 1:41: 08 (SBR), 4th Natasha Badillo - Denver, CO 1:41:21 (RSB), 5th Caroline Ahbe - Centennial, CO 1:42:59 (SRB).

For detailed race results, check out www.thetriway.com.

For complete photo gallery, visit www.GoFastSports.com.