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News Archive 2010

August 21, 2011 - The Creagans have a great day of racing at Tri for Preservation - Triathlon - Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

Sean Creagan wins the Aquabike race with a time of 43:23 - blasting the competition on the bike. Laura placed 2nd in her age group with a solid bike and run and 7th overall in the women's Sprint Tri Field with a time of 1:17:01 - just 1 second out of 6th place. Here's a photo of Laura on the bike. Nice job! Results for both races here.

August 21, 2011 - Super Race DAVE K!! Dave posted a solid finish at Timberman 1/2 Ironman yesterday in Gilford, NH in a very competitive field!! With a time just a smidge over 6 hours - he completed the race - all while having a great day!! Link to results here.

July 16th - Ashley T. places 1st in the Jr. Female Cat (19 and under) for Mini-Musselman Triathlon, NY with a result of 1 hour 28. Results can be found here.

July 15th - Dave K. complete the Appleman Sprint Triathlon in 1 hour 13 minutes and 45 seconds. Getting ready for Timberman Half-Iron.

July 8-10th - Ashley T. - over a 3 day gruelling race weekend at the Black Fly Triathlon Racing Festival - kicking off with a TT Race (Ashley took 2nd in her age group), then an Olympic Distance Triathlon (placed 1st in her age group), followed by a Sprint Dist. Triathlon (placed 1st in her age group) at Waterville Valley, NH.

WAY TO GO ASHLEY!!! Here is the link to the results. Ashley also posted a top 10 swim time in both the Olympic Distance Race and Sprint Distance Race.

July 2011 - Ashley T. places 3rd overall in the Jr. Female Cat for Cohasset Triathlon, MA
With a time of 1:14:14 she started her season with a solid first Tri for the 2011. More race results for Ashley will be posted soon!

June 25, 2011 - Eliot, ME - Sean Creagan Takes 2nd overall in Aggieman Triathlon!
When we arrived at the start to pick up our packet - the sky was ominous. Then it poured, thundered and streaks of lightning threatened to cancel the Kayak portion of the race. However, after waiting for the sky to clear for a bit - the race was off. Laura and Elise were support crew for Sean this go around. We were in charge of pulling the kayak out of the water, trucking it up a hill and onto the car, driving from Eliot to York and meeting Sean at T2 (which was at the Base of Mt. Agamenticus), collecting the bike (trucking it to the car) and handing off running shoes (hopefully "dry" shoes). The day was a challenge for Sean and family as we were in the rain waiting and Sean was in the rain competing - but it stood as a good testimony for all of Sean's training and current capabilities. Despite pouring rain for the 25+mile bike, Sean put down the 2nd fastest bike leg on the course and quickly grabbed his sneakers and running poles and headed up the Mt. for the remainder of the race a - 3.1 mile accent up Mt. Agamenticus. Sean had a great day of racing despite very challenging conditions! Nice job!! He had a great race!! When's the next one Sean?

Sean before Aggieman	Just before the kayak start	After (notice the buckets of rain and fog)

May 1, 2011 - Rye, NH - NEET athlete Joyce P. completes in her first 1/2 marathon (Wallis Sands 1/2 Marathon) and has a great time! Way to go Joyce!!! You did great!!

Joyce completed her first 1/2 marathon this past weekend - the Wallis Sands 1/2 Marathon in Rye, NH. She did it in a time of 2:10:37. According to Joyce - "Everything went as planned, I prepped all week with training, rest, hydrating and had carbo's a few days ahead of time. The conditions were ideal and it was a flat easy course. I noticed right away it would be a bit faster than expected even though I was running my own race. At 7 miles I just imagined that I was just stepping out the door for a 6 mile run." "The last 2 miles were tough, but I kept the pace. I passed several people in the last mile and was able to do a sprint at the finish."

"It was a great first experience!" "I was happy to do all the right things and just finish! I had a very fun day at the race." Photo coming soon!

May 2011 - NEET athletes have signed-up to compete throughout New England. Watch for us (in our new triathlon jerseys and suits) at several local triathlons, bike events and running events!

CycleYork - Laura Creagan involved in CycleYork group in York, Maine. A brand new bike group in York, Maine!! Every Tuesday night - CycleYork will be leading bike rides for all levels and abilities. Meeting at the York Public Library Parking lot in York, Maine - ready to ride. Rides will begin on May 17 at 5:30 pm. Distance will be around 15 miles (depending on ability of riders). Rides are geared for all levels and abilities. Come join us if you live here in York or nearby.

March 12 & 13th, 2011 - Sean, Laura and Elise enjoy a weekend of competition up at Bretton Woods, NH

What a weekend!
Day 1 - On Saturday March 12th, Sean Creagan competed in the 25KM Classic Nordic Marathon and placed 2nd in the his age group with a time of 1 hour 23 mins. Shortly after Sean's race, Elise completed the BKYSL Youth Ski Race winning a ribbon and a bag of treats!

Day 2 - On Sunday, Laura competed in the 15KM Mt. Washington Cup Skate Race and placed 1st in her M2 age cat and 8th overall with a time of 47:18 for the women's race.

Day 1 - Start of Bretton Woods Classic Marathon Race
Sean at the finish	Elise at the start of the Youth Ski Race	Sean & Elise with their winnings
Day 2 - Laura finishing the Mt. Washington Cup	Laura & Elise at the finish

March 5, 2011 - Laura Creagan races in Rangeley Lakes Loppet, Rangeley, Maine places 1st in age group, 5th overall female.

I finished yesterday's 25 KM Skate Rangeley Lakes Loppett Race with a time of 1 hour and 32 mins. In my age category I placed 1st overall. For the women's race, I placed 5th. Overall (men and women) - I placed 19th.

With a 4 am wakeup, convincing my 5 year old to come spectate :), and 3 and half hour drive north into the scenic and remote wilderness of Rangeley - most people and friends last week were calling me crazy for spending my Saturday doing this. However, my reasons run deep and the experience and course are unlike any racing experience in the summer. Skiing is glorious and with each tough long climb - followed a very fast, winding downhill. It was a very nice course!!

Rain on the drive up - changed to freezing drizzle and then snow. The roads were rough and ice heaves were every 1-2 mins. It was a bumpy last 50 mins. north. Upon arrival at the race site, Rangeley Lakes XC Ski Trails - the temps were a bit more chilly (20's) than the forecasted 30's. Winds were gusting and a squall of dry snow arrived prior to the start. The snow was drier than planned - which made my skis run slower than expected. My wax was okay - but given my situation (with family in tow) - I was unable to really adjust onsite.

The start of the race was a mass start - self-seeded with both the 50 km and 25 km (male and female) racers lined up together. With a wide double pole start - down to a narrow trail head - I double poled hard to get ahead and not get crushed or knocked down as the trail narrowed. Just as the trail narrowed, I barely escaped taking a fall and loosing valuable time. A skier from behind had skated right on top of the back of my ski and tripped me up - but I didn't go down (thank goodness). I kept going and managed to stay upright.

The course was beautiful, with loads of nice ups and down. The grooming was pretty great, but quickly rutted into narrow valleys on the turns and to the left and right of the trail (with ski tips sinking in).

Overally I am happy with my time - it had been several years since I raced in this race and it was a great challenge to be a part of one of NENSA's great New England Marathon Series events.

Results are here: Rangeley 25 KM Skate Race Results
Photos from the event are here: Jamie Doucette photos (I'm the 1st pic. - 4rd row down)

January 22, 2011 - York Skiers Join Laura for a fun day of skiing up at Harris Farm, Maine

York Jr. skiers spent Saturday morning skiing and enjoying the sunshine with coach Laura.

January 17, 2011 - Laura Creagan races in 38th Annual 15 KM Classic "Geschmossal Ski Race" at Bretton Woods, NH

Yesterday was a crisp and clear day with light winds. The top of Mt. Washington was in perfect view (rare). Temperatures at the start of the race hovered around 0 F. Laura raced alongside 69 other racers in the 38th Annual Geschmossal Classic format ski race. It was spectacular day for racing with slow dry ski conditions. Laura placed 3rd in the Masters category with a time of 1 hour and 15 mins. My only regret was putting too much kick wax on - which dragged significantly on the downhills.

This is one of my favorite races on the calendar - with always changing terrain - ups and downs and beautiful scenery throughout the course. Bretton Woods Nordic and the Mt. Washington Omni Hotel did a wonderful job at supporting the racers and offering a wonderful post race feas! Thanks to all.