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Post by Janet E on Jan 4, 2008 9:35:31 GMT -5
OK, folks we have the entries starting to roll in. You don't want to miss out!
We have had one schedule change which we wanted to point out. The Little Smokies half iron is not being offered this year. All of the slots are going to TTT participants. Anyone who is doing the TTT will get credit for that race.
Consequently, we are adding the next closest early season half iron, MedExpress Mountaineer in Morgantown, West Virginia.
We are currently working with local race outfits to bring the Beast Participants special perks such as discounts or fun awards... so stay tuned for more on that!
First Beast Series Event coming up soon!!! Winter Buckeye 50K on 1/26/08!!!!
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Post by Janet E on Jan 29, 2008 9:27:43 GMT -5
Update!!!!!
First Race of the BEAST was over the weekend. Current standings and competitors below.
1/26/2008
Winter Buckeye Trail 50K
110%
MALES
NAME AGE TIME POINTS
Brian Berk 36 6:10:24 110
Nick Shaffer 26
Henk Stock 35
Mark Durno 39
Brandon Henneman 32
FEMALES
Janet Edwards 31 5:37:34 110
Elizabeth Hansen 27 5:53:17 105
Amie Scarpitti 30 5:53:17 105
Monica Nowac 29 N/A
Tracie Zamiska 28
There is plenty of time to still sign up. We have been contacting local race directors to ask for awards and discounts and the response has been FANTASTIC!!!! More details on that to come very soon! You do not want to be left out on this one! Sign up today!!!!
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Post by Janet E on Jan 30, 2008 9:38:01 GMT -5
We have contacted local race directors of events on the tenative Beast schedule.
Race Outfits / Directors that have already committed their suport in terms of discounts or give-aways include:
Akron Marathon
Bike Authority
HFP Racing
Champ Sports
NCN Racing
Greater Cleveland Triathlon
Summit Freewheelers
Some outfits we are still waiting to hear from. With regard to the outfits mentioned above, THANKS so much for the support!
Discount information will be sent via email to Beast series participants.
With the expensive Beast entry fee 'FREE', this series is the best deal in town. Heck it is a real steal! Get in on the series today!!!!
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Post by Steve Wilson on Mar 14, 2008 8:20:27 GMT -5
Janet, since the March indoor tri was cancelled, has any thought been given to counting the results from the January one? Steve
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Post by Janet E on Mar 14, 2008 8:32:23 GMT -5
Actually look forward to an announcement any day now with the rescheduled date for the indoor tri!
Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused any of you.
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Post by Steve Wilson on Mar 14, 2008 9:29:42 GMT -5
I am glad to hear it is being rescheduled and it was no inconvenience; trying to get there last Sunday would have been an adventure.
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Post by Steve Wilson on Apr 16, 2008 6:54:10 GMT -5
Are NCN and/or Champ offering any discount on the next two Beast races?
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Post by Janet E on Apr 16, 2008 13:00:23 GMT -5
NCN is not. Champ offers a "tri club" discount to any tri club member.
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Post by Janet E on Apr 16, 2008 13:05:19 GMT -5
Current Standings after 3 events! 17 remain!!!
NAME Total Pts - (Pts for each event) Winter Buckeye (110%) - Mill 1/2 (100%) - CTC Indoor (95%)
Brian Berk 204.5- 110- 94.5- 0
Steve Wilson 194.0- 0- 100.0- 94.0
Jay Williams 108.3- 108- 0.0- 0
Nick Shaffer 97.2- 0- 97.2- 0
Mark Durno 95.0- 0- 0- 95.0
Phillip Hock 94.9- 0- 0- 94.9
Henk Stock 0.0- 0- 0- 0
Brandon Henneman 0.0- 0- 0- 0
Roger Miller 0.0- 0- 0- 0
Chad Keeper 0.0- 0- 0- 0
Ian Hoffman 0.0- 0- 0- 0
Elizabeth Hansen 205.1- 105- 100.0- 0
Amie Scarpitti 203.8- 105- 98.7- 0
Janet Edwards 201.2- 110- 91.2- 0
Monica Nowac 0.0- 0- 0- 0
Tracie Zamiska 0.0- 0- 0- 0
Kathy Owen 0.0- 0- 0- 0
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Post by Janet E on Jun 25, 2008 9:01:37 GMT -5
Current Beast Standings as of 6/24/08 are in!!! Six events down, fourteen still remain!!!! Steve Wilson is leading the men with 5 events already in the book while Brandon Henneman is nipping at his heels posting up some strong performances!!! Janet is leading the women in points with 4 events in the book while Amie and Elizabeth are close behind with 3 events. Results are here! www.clevetriclub.com/files/beast_series_standings062408.pdfPlease check your results to make sure your times have all been accounted for and they are correct. Next up, Mountaineer half iron and the Sweet Corn Ride!!!! |
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Post by elizabeth on Jun 25, 2008 16:20:16 GMT -5
Don't forget about Buckeye 50k and the 2 mile open water swim that are before the sweet corn ride  Knocking out 3 events in 2 weekends should get me back up into the lead |
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Post by Janet E on Jun 25, 2008 17:59:45 GMT -5
True, those events do fall first. The beast calendar generic July schedule is not in chronological order now that dates have been released.
Yeah you will move to the lead as I sure as heck am not doing that open water swim....my pathetic swimming butt would be fish bait!
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Post by Steve Wilson on Jun 26, 2008 6:45:57 GMT -5
Speaking of the Beast schedule, has Powerman Ohio disappeared? I can't find a date for it on any schedule.
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Post by Janet E on Jun 26, 2008 9:18:24 GMT -5
Steve, you are right. Apparently there will not be a Powerman Ohio this year which is too bad as it was really a hard core duathlon last year.
Since that event will not be happening, we will be substituting in another event. With the Powerman being worth 110% weighting and in September, the most obvious substitution seems to be the Toyota Challenge at Deer Creek (Half Iron) which will be held on 9/14.
I will make the adjustment on the Beast page to reflect the change. Also of note the Portage Lakes Tri and Great Lakes Escape (moved back this year) now fall on the same day, so you will have to pick! Best of luck to everyone!
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Post by Janet E on Aug 6, 2008 9:25:23 GMT -5
The BEAST SERIES competition has been heating up!!!! Steve Wilson is in the lead for the men with a commanding lead. Elizabeth Hansen remains in the lead for the women after a knock out performance at the Summer Buckeye 50K!!! Check out updated standings here. www.clevetriclub.com/files/beast_series_standings-080108.pdfPlease check that I have all of your results correct. Huge season end prizes still up for grabs with 10 events remaining...still plenty of time to shake this competition up! Next up Greater Cleveland Half Iron!!! Beast of luck! |
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Post by ianhoffman on Aug 25, 2008 16:42:54 GMT -5
Has the Great Lakes Escape Tri been cancelled too? If so is there a replacement?
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Post by Brian Luther on Aug 26, 2008 11:17:17 GMT -5
Janet,
Hey, just a thought! Could we do the "The Beast 09 Sprint" series along with the "The Beast 09" series next year......... I am not the individual that enjoys long distance in anything......
Maybe there might be more people interested in a shorter version.......
Brian
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Post by Janet E on Aug 26, 2008 12:55:49 GMT -5
Ian, the Great Lakes Escape has been cancelled. As an alternative that day I highly reccomend the Portages Lakes Tri (also in the Beast series) which is also that same day.
Since the tri seasoon is winding down, for the purposes of the Beast Series, we will not replace GLE with a tri (as there are not too many local ones left to choose from). However being that this event was dropped, there will be an event added to the Beast 2008 choice races to bring the total races back up to 20. This event will be in October / November and details will be released as soon they are finalized.
Brian, interesting thought! When the Beast 2008 series wraps up, we would definitely like to hear feedback and ideas for possibiliies in 2009.
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Post by Janet E on Sept 2, 2008 9:35:57 GMT -5
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Post by Janet E on Sept 23, 2008 7:52:09 GMT -5
Another big weekend on tap for the Beast Series! Saturday is the Akron Marathon and Sunday is the West Branch Mountain Bike Race!! Standings have been updated here. www.clevetriclub.com/files/beast_series_standings-091808.pdf Again, please check your results for accuracy. Remember if you volunteer for Beast events, you will be rewarded with 10 points (for those of you who want some extra credit points!) Just a hint as I know Elizabeth could use a few more volunteers for her Towpath Marathon aid station. Steve Wilson is running away with it for the men and the ladies have a tight three way battle going on between Elizabeth, Amie and Janet. Also of note, as mentioned before we will add one last event, the 10/19/08 CTC Duathlon to give competitors an opportunity to pick up another race (in case they had planned on doing the Summit Freewheels Bicycle Race or the Great Lakes Escape since they were both cancelled this year). Happy Racing! |
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Post by Janet E on Oct 16, 2008 8:40:35 GMT -5
Reminder to Beast participants...
This weekend's (Sunday 10/19) CTC Headwater's Duathlon counts for Beast Points!
Additionally with regard to the Cyclocross Race on 11/16, there are three separate divisions. To keep things fair for all participants, the level B will count for Beast points.
Best of luck to all participants in rounding out the Beast Series. There is still time to make your last ditch effort to move up in the rankings!
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Post by Janet E on Oct 27, 2008 10:11:35 GMT -5
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Post by ianhoffman on Dec 16, 2008 11:39:07 GMT -5
Have the final standings been posted?
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Post by chuckm on Dec 16, 2008 13:28:10 GMT -5
Haven't seen results, nor have I seen any race reports. Was hoping to hear what you and Steve thought of that cyclocross mudbath. And sorry I didn't get a chance to chat with you a little more after the race.
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Post by Steve Wilson on Dec 17, 2008 7:50:21 GMT -5
Chuck, I was OK with the mud at the cyclocross; it was the snow and cold I could have done without. Plus, I need to replace that "inappropriate" bike before next year. By the way, thanks for the posting about the new trail race. I never would have seen it otherwise.
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Post by Janet E on Dec 17, 2008 10:56:08 GMT -5
First off, congratulations to all competitors! Many participants tried new disciplines and new distances. Thanks to our sponsors. Bike Authority gave away many gift certificates and Champ and NCN also donated comp entries to the races! Standings are posted here. www.clevetriclub.com/files/beast_series_standings-final.pdfIn addition to the Bike Authority gift certificates that were passed out at the banquet (Nick, email me your address and I will mail yours out), the following participants received complimentary race entries. Ian Hoffman - Hinckley Du from NCN Amie Scarpitti & Brian Berk -Champ Sports entry (Champ will email) Major kudos to our Beast winners, Steve Wilson and Elizabeth Hansen! Great job to all the competitors! |
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Post by jstephens on Jan 11, 2009 17:14:13 GMT -5
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone knew when the Beast of the Northeast 2009 schedule would be posted? Thanks a lot!
Josh Stephens
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Post by traciezamiska on Jan 11, 2009 20:58:46 GMT -5
We are working on it and will post more info as soon as we have things finalized!!! Glad to see you are interested, this year should bring some great changes to the beast series.  |
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Post by jstephens on Jan 12, 2009 13:12:38 GMT -5
Thanks! My friend and I are really excited to begin the competition. Can't wait.
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Post by ianhoffman on Jan 14, 2009 16:46:14 GMT -5
As are Steve "Champion For Now" Wilson and I.
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Knocking out 3 events in 2 weekends should get me back up into the lead 
