(5-26-09) From Press Release - Professional triathletes, Will Kelsay and Erin Kummer, visit local triathlon clubs to inform Portlanders on XTERRA off-road triathlons June 1-4.
Kelsay, also known as "Mr. XTERRA 2007," teams up with Kummer, in her freshman year of racing with "professional" status, to spread their love for the extreme sport. The two will speak at the Portland Tri Club June 1 at 7 p.m. and the Gecko Tri Club June 2 at 7 p.m. explaining the difference between road and off-road triathlons and the history and tradition of XTERRA triathlons. They will also describe the XTERRA Portland mountain bike course around Hagg Lake in Forest Grove while showing fresh video coverage from their pre ride. The professionals, currently residing in Boulder, Colo., will also lead a training run with Team Ironheads Multisport June 3 at 6 p.m. The Timex sponsored triathletes will also give away swag items to attendees and will offer a raffle opportunity to win a Timex watch at each club. Discounted registration for XTERRA Portland will be available at each club event.
Interested athletes can find out more by logging onto: www.pdxtriclub.org, www.geckotriclub.com, and www.ironheadsmultisport.com
June 4, Kelsay and Kummer leave Portland for the XTERRA Northwest Cup Farragut during Adventure Sports Week June 6 in Farragut State Park, Athol, Idaho. The dynamic duo will return August 15 for XTERRA Portland.
Track Kelsay and Kummer's 2009 race adventures across the United States via their instructional and comical videos online: www.erinandwillsadventures.blogspot.com.
