Now that Christmas is over it's time to get serious. We had a good hard trek Sunday.It was me, Paulette, Lisa,Lisa one kiss, her sister Kim,and Doc and Donna.We went up to the Custer Peak lookout.The first two miles were an easy hike on the plowed road.We made the turn to the top and the snow got deep and everybody put on their snowshoes. Well not me I chose to take my new Zifpy sled.Way more fun on a downhill.Paulette and Lisa broke most trail,I took up the rear.After a few windy minutes we headed down.When we got to the snowmobile trai it was sled time.After some fun runs we started to wonder wwhere the rest of the crew were.Long story short we had to go back to the top to find that they had bushwacked down the powerline.Paulette,Lisa and I got 10 miles with 3422 ft of climbing.
We also got a prelim gear list.Now we have to shop for gear and sponsors.
Thanks for Reading
Now go play
Randy
Monday, December 29, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Christmas Comes Early
We got this from Rick Emerson a few hours ago!!!
Primal Quest Selection Letter
Season's Greetings!
We regret to inform you that you have been selected by the Primal Quest Badlands 2009
state team selection committee to represent South Dakota. You have eight months to
think about what you've done to deserve 240 hours of physical, mental, and emotional
punishment.
Ha, ha, ha.
Ok, seriously--
The Primal Quest Badlands 2009 state team selection committee is proud to announce
that Paulette Kirby, Gary Haven, Dan Spencer, and Lisa Gustin have been selected to
represent the state of South Dakota in "The World's Most Challenging Human Endurance
Competition." Selection ensures that your Primal Quest registration fee of $11,500 will
be waived. All other costs inclusive of participation in Primal Quest such as gear, food,
medical services, burial, etc. are not waived and will be incurred by all team members.
Submittals were judged on six categories ranging from athletic ability to team dynamics
and from AR skills to overall potential. Every team met our benchmark, stood out in one
or another fashion, and displayed great desire and potential.
Team South Dakota was chosen by highest ranking across the criteria. We believe each
and every team that applied would be a good representative for the state and the region
and do encourage you to seek other sponsors in your dream of participating in Primal
Quest Badlands. As often expressed, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. We are
confident that all of the teams that applied would be capable of undertaking “The
World’s Most Challenging Human Endurance Competition!”
On behalf of the Primal Quest Badlands 2009 state team selection committee,
congratulations. Thank you again for your commitment and best wishes in your pursuits.
We look forward to monitoring your progress through both training and competition.
Regards,
PQ Badlands SD Team Selection Committee
Primal Quest Selection Letter
Season's Greetings!
We regret to inform you that you have been selected by the Primal Quest Badlands 2009
state team selection committee to represent South Dakota. You have eight months to
think about what you've done to deserve 240 hours of physical, mental, and emotional
punishment.
Ha, ha, ha.
Ok, seriously--
The Primal Quest Badlands 2009 state team selection committee is proud to announce
that Paulette Kirby, Gary Haven, Dan Spencer, and Lisa Gustin have been selected to
represent the state of South Dakota in "The World's Most Challenging Human Endurance
Competition." Selection ensures that your Primal Quest registration fee of $11,500 will
be waived. All other costs inclusive of participation in Primal Quest such as gear, food,
medical services, burial, etc. are not waived and will be incurred by all team members.
Submittals were judged on six categories ranging from athletic ability to team dynamics
and from AR skills to overall potential. Every team met our benchmark, stood out in one
or another fashion, and displayed great desire and potential.
Team South Dakota was chosen by highest ranking across the criteria. We believe each
and every team that applied would be a good representative for the state and the region
and do encourage you to seek other sponsors in your dream of participating in Primal
Quest Badlands. As often expressed, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. We are
confident that all of the teams that applied would be capable of undertaking “The
World’s Most Challenging Human Endurance Competition!”
On behalf of the Primal Quest Badlands 2009 state team selection committee,
congratulations. Thank you again for your commitment and best wishes in your pursuits.
We look forward to monitoring your progress through both training and competition.
Regards,
PQ Badlands SD Team Selection Committee
Monday, December 22, 2008
Waterboarding
Haven and I figured out that Rick and Matt have one last test to see if the team is up to Primal Quest.They are seeing if we go nuts waiting for the results of the Essay.
Not yet.
Team Training is slow right now,it is Christmas.Everybody is out on their own however.
Wednesday we are going to do a 3 hour Christmas eve run.If anybody wants to join us we will be at Buzzards Roost at 9am.
Dan will be running this New Years Eve and day.He's doing a 48 hour run.Check it out at
http://www.acrosstheyears.com/
they do a webcast the day of the race so we can follow his progress.
Merry Christmas
now go run
Randy
Not yet.
Team Training is slow right now,it is Christmas.Everybody is out on their own however.
Wednesday we are going to do a 3 hour Christmas eve run.If anybody wants to join us we will be at Buzzards Roost at 9am.
Dan will be running this New Years Eve and day.He's doing a 48 hour run.Check it out at
http://www.acrosstheyears.com/
they do a webcast the day of the race so we can follow his progress.
Merry Christmas
now go run
Randy
Friday, December 19, 2008
Team Essay
Here is our Team Essay
TeamSouthDakota
c/o Paulette Kirby
22755 Silver City Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57702
November 20, 2008
Rick Emerson, Matt Reed, and Don Mann
Primal Quest Badlands Selection Committee
4012 Maple Ave.
Rapid City, SD 57701
Dear Rick, Matt, and Don:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that TeamSouthDakota wishes to apply for the South Dakota Primal Quest’s Home State Participant’s Fee Exemption.
Our team’s diverse backgrounds, similar values, and deep local knowledge provide us with the blend of talent and temperament to succeed where other state-sponsored Primal Quest teams have failed. What makes us unique when compared to other state-sponsored teams is our bond as a true team.
Our Goal
TeamSouthDakota’s goal is to be the first “Home Team” in Primal Quest history to finish the full course in the time allotted. TeamSouthDakota is made up of athletes with diverse backgrounds, but similar values; we all love and respect nature, possess a strong work ethic, and have competitive (but compatible) personalities. We have a proven record of excelling as individuals and as a team.
Our Team
We are a great story for South Dakota. Our team consists of two females and two males ranging in age from 41 to 59 from across the state. We are all professionals by trade. Some of us have children, while others do not. Dan is a 59-year old amputee who completed a 135-mile running race in Death Valley, and a triple Ironman. Gary has volunteered hundreds of hours toward building trails with the local mountain bike organization, as well as competing in dozens of long distance running events annually. Lisa introduced mountain biking to 40+ women aged 16 to 60 in 2008, and competed in long distance running events. Paulette is working to develop South Dakota’s first white water kayaking park in Rapid City, and competes in endurance and adventure races.
Intelligence, maturity, and experience are the foundation of our team. Our vocations lean toward the health care field; they include a nurse practitioner, a nurse anesthetist, an occupational therapist, and a health science instructor. Together we know the limits of the human body, and understand the value of training and competing in a manner, which allows us to finish while preventing injuries during training and competition. As you review our accompanying individual biographies, please notice that we possess a wealth of experience with endurance mountain biking and running, adventure and multi-sport racing, hiking and orienteering, and kayaking and climbing.
Our Training
Each of us is experienced in the core disciplines of adventure racing, which comprise Primal Quest. Fitness and training are our individual lifestyles, but we are a team…and we train often as a team. Our baseline fitness is at a level where we could run a marathon or ride a century bike ride, on any given day prior to training for Primal Quest. Trail running, paddling, bicycling, rock climbing, swimming, skiing, snowshoeing, and orienteering are activities we participate in throughout the year depending upon season. Annual competitive events include long distance mountain bike events, marathons, ultra marathons, ironmans, triathlons, orienteering, and multi day adventure races.
Our team will post its weekly training events at the TeamSouthDakota Web site: www.sdprimalquestteam.wikispaces.com.
Our training includes maintaining our endurance base. Specific training sessions will focus on learning new skills. Beginning early spring 2009, every 2 weeks, all 4 team competitors will participate in a 24–48 hour training and team building session. TeamSouthDakota will participate as a team in several events prior to Primal Quest. Tentative events include: the Black Hills Adventure Race in April with a 24-hour pre-race training; the Leadville, CO 50 mile Silver King (mountain bike 50 Saturday, run 50 Sunday); the Bighorns Mountain Scenic Trail Run; and a self-supported weekend paddling trip.
Our team members have experience with sleep deprivation in their professional and athletic careers. Since Primal Quest is our ultimate sleep deprivation challenge, our training will include sleep deprivation and night training.
Our Pitch
Team South Dakota will be the first local team to finish Primal Quest. While there may be local individuals with better fitness, no other team is more physically fit or mentally tough. Our team is passionate about this endeavor, and wants nothing more than to succeed. More than any other team, we have given more back to our local communities and state, whether this be inspiring a juvenile amputee to run, teaching a young girl to ride a bike, creating a white water park in Rapid City, or building a trail for locals to ride and run, we care about our physical well being and those of our local communities and state. Please look over our individual biographies. We look forward to scheduling a personal interview.
Sincerely,
TeamSouthDakota
TeamSouthDakota
c/o Paulette Kirby
22755 Silver City Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57702
November 20, 2008
Rick Emerson, Matt Reed, and Don Mann
Primal Quest Badlands Selection Committee
4012 Maple Ave.
Rapid City, SD 57701
Dear Rick, Matt, and Don:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that TeamSouthDakota wishes to apply for the South Dakota Primal Quest’s Home State Participant’s Fee Exemption.
Our team’s diverse backgrounds, similar values, and deep local knowledge provide us with the blend of talent and temperament to succeed where other state-sponsored Primal Quest teams have failed. What makes us unique when compared to other state-sponsored teams is our bond as a true team.
Our Goal
TeamSouthDakota’s goal is to be the first “Home Team” in Primal Quest history to finish the full course in the time allotted. TeamSouthDakota is made up of athletes with diverse backgrounds, but similar values; we all love and respect nature, possess a strong work ethic, and have competitive (but compatible) personalities. We have a proven record of excelling as individuals and as a team.
Our Team
We are a great story for South Dakota. Our team consists of two females and two males ranging in age from 41 to 59 from across the state. We are all professionals by trade. Some of us have children, while others do not. Dan is a 59-year old amputee who completed a 135-mile running race in Death Valley, and a triple Ironman. Gary has volunteered hundreds of hours toward building trails with the local mountain bike organization, as well as competing in dozens of long distance running events annually. Lisa introduced mountain biking to 40+ women aged 16 to 60 in 2008, and competed in long distance running events. Paulette is working to develop South Dakota’s first white water kayaking park in Rapid City, and competes in endurance and adventure races.
Intelligence, maturity, and experience are the foundation of our team. Our vocations lean toward the health care field; they include a nurse practitioner, a nurse anesthetist, an occupational therapist, and a health science instructor. Together we know the limits of the human body, and understand the value of training and competing in a manner, which allows us to finish while preventing injuries during training and competition. As you review our accompanying individual biographies, please notice that we possess a wealth of experience with endurance mountain biking and running, adventure and multi-sport racing, hiking and orienteering, and kayaking and climbing.
Our Training
Each of us is experienced in the core disciplines of adventure racing, which comprise Primal Quest. Fitness and training are our individual lifestyles, but we are a team…and we train often as a team. Our baseline fitness is at a level where we could run a marathon or ride a century bike ride, on any given day prior to training for Primal Quest. Trail running, paddling, bicycling, rock climbing, swimming, skiing, snowshoeing, and orienteering are activities we participate in throughout the year depending upon season. Annual competitive events include long distance mountain bike events, marathons, ultra marathons, ironmans, triathlons, orienteering, and multi day adventure races.
Our team will post its weekly training events at the TeamSouthDakota Web site: www.sdprimalquestteam.wikispaces.com.
Our training includes maintaining our endurance base. Specific training sessions will focus on learning new skills. Beginning early spring 2009, every 2 weeks, all 4 team competitors will participate in a 24–48 hour training and team building session. TeamSouthDakota will participate as a team in several events prior to Primal Quest. Tentative events include: the Black Hills Adventure Race in April with a 24-hour pre-race training; the Leadville, CO 50 mile Silver King (mountain bike 50 Saturday, run 50 Sunday); the Bighorns Mountain Scenic Trail Run; and a self-supported weekend paddling trip.
Our team members have experience with sleep deprivation in their professional and athletic careers. Since Primal Quest is our ultimate sleep deprivation challenge, our training will include sleep deprivation and night training.
Our Pitch
Team South Dakota will be the first local team to finish Primal Quest. While there may be local individuals with better fitness, no other team is more physically fit or mentally tough. Our team is passionate about this endeavor, and wants nothing more than to succeed. More than any other team, we have given more back to our local communities and state, whether this be inspiring a juvenile amputee to run, teaching a young girl to ride a bike, creating a white water park in Rapid City, or building a trail for locals to ride and run, we care about our physical well being and those of our local communities and state. Please look over our individual biographies. We look forward to scheduling a personal interview.
Sincerely,
TeamSouthDakota
Thursday, December 18, 2008
No News Yet
We are still waiting to hear about our entry.
While we wait hre is Lisa's essay.Tomorrow I'll post the Team Essay.
Team South Dakota Primal Quest Candidate-2009
Lisa Gustin
4333 Meadowwood Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 343-0443
Personal:
41 years of age
Married 13 years to Dirk Gustin
One son: Samuel age 9
Education:
BS in Education from Black Hills State University
MS in Occupational Therapy from The University of South Dakota
Profession:
Pediatric Occupational Therapist past 13 years
Sports Biography:
Participated in a variety of sports and competitions:
Team sports in school, rock climbing, ice climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, backpacking, ultra trail running races, marathons, mountain and road bike races and trips, triathlons, and duathlons
Completed Races and Adventures:
· Tetons Backpacking, 5 days in backcountry (3 summits)
· Wind River Range Backpacking, 6 days in backcountry
· Big Horns Backpacking (multiple trips), 2-5 day trips in backcountry
· Hut-to-Hut Backcountry Ski Adventure, Colorado 4 days
· Multiple ascents of Devils Tower, multi-pitch routes
· Climbing in the Black Hills for over 20 years
· Backpacking in the Black Hills for over 20 years
· Moab, Utah is an annual trip for biking and climbing
· Whistler, British Columbia is an annual trip for biking
· Dakota 50 Mile Mountain Bike Race (3x)
Thanks for reading
Randy
While we wait hre is Lisa's essay.Tomorrow I'll post the Team Essay.
Team South Dakota Primal Quest Candidate-2009
Lisa Gustin
4333 Meadowwood Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 343-0443
Personal:
41 years of age
Married 13 years to Dirk Gustin
One son: Samuel age 9
Education:
BS in Education from Black Hills State University
MS in Occupational Therapy from The University of South Dakota
Profession:
Pediatric Occupational Therapist past 13 years
Sports Biography:
Participated in a variety of sports and competitions:
Team sports in school, rock climbing, ice climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, backpacking, ultra trail running races, marathons, mountain and road bike races and trips, triathlons, and duathlons
Completed Races and Adventures:
· Tetons Backpacking, 5 days in backcountry (3 summits)
· Wind River Range Backpacking, 6 days in backcountry
· Big Horns Backpacking (multiple trips), 2-5 day trips in backcountry
· Hut-to-Hut Backcountry Ski Adventure, Colorado 4 days
· Multiple ascents of Devils Tower, multi-pitch routes
· Climbing in the Black Hills for over 20 years
· Backpacking in the Black Hills for over 20 years
· Moab, Utah is an annual trip for biking and climbing
· Whistler, British Columbia is an annual trip for biking
· Dakota 50 Mile Mountain Bike Race (3x)
Thanks for reading
Randy
Monday, December 15, 2008
Waiting and a Role Model
We are still waiting to see if We are the Team. Fingers crossed.
If you want some insite to are team,read the articles in this months Mountain Bike Action and Mountain Bike about Adam Craig. Adam was the highest placed American at the Olympicsand has had the best World Cup placings since John Tomac in the 90's. Yet he would rather go on a 4 hour ride exploring a new area than taper for a race.
He admits that He would have better results if He trained all the time.But He knows that life is to short not to enjoy.
Paulette,Dan,Lisa, and Gary are the same.They take competeing seriously,but not at the expense of having a life and fun.None of use are going to be World Champions(this writer excluded) but we are going to have fun and finish.
Thanks for reading
now go have fun
Randy
If you want some insite to are team,read the articles in this months Mountain Bike Action and Mountain Bike about Adam Craig. Adam was the highest placed American at the Olympicsand has had the best World Cup placings since John Tomac in the 90's. Yet he would rather go on a 4 hour ride exploring a new area than taper for a race.
He admits that He would have better results if He trained all the time.But He knows that life is to short not to enjoy.
Paulette,Dan,Lisa, and Gary are the same.They take competeing seriously,but not at the expense of having a life and fun.None of use are going to be World Champions(this writer excluded) but we are going to have fun and finish.
Thanks for reading
now go have fun
Randy
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Waiting and Exploring
Friday was the due date for Essays.Now We are waiting to see if any other teams submitted one.Nobody We have talked to knows about anybody else.There were a couple of rumors... TeamSouthDakota have been working on the team and essay and training for 2 and a half months.
Today we went for a long hike run.We are hiking the hills and a slow run on the downhills and flats.We did 11 miles with 2300 ft. of climbing.
We went down to the St.Elmo mining area.We haven't spent a lot of time in that area so it was good just to wander around seeing where roads go to.
Hopefully in a day or two we will know about our entry. Wish us luck
Thanks for reading
Randy
Today we went for a long hike run.We are hiking the hills and a slow run on the downhills and flats.We did 11 miles with 2300 ft. of climbing.
We went down to the St.Elmo mining area.We haven't spent a lot of time in that area so it was good just to wander around seeing where roads go to.
Hopefully in a day or two we will know about our entry. Wish us luck
Thanks for reading
Randy
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Dan's Profile
Paulette and I have known Dan for 15+ years.He is new to Gary and Lisa, but should be a good match.Personally Dan is one of the "toughess" atheletes I know.
Mind over Matter – Spirit over Mind
Dan Jensen b.7.21 1949
I consider myself goal oriented and enjoy the pursuit of goals – using them as a form of motivation for all levels of life. I am mostly self-motivated and use any intrinsic or extrinsic tools to stay motivated. I enjoy and am passionate about the miracle that is the HUMAN POTENTIAL – where getting to the edge (of what you think) is your limit (spiritually, physically, emotionally etc.) becomes’ new territory.
Endurance events (especially) provide the arena for self-discovery and almost always reveal your strengths and weaknesses.
I do like the aspects of endurance events that puts’ everybody in the same boat. When you are out there with everyone – there is an appreciation, admiration, and respect and a silent theme of knowing that you don’t have to explain why you are doing this crazy thing.
I look forward to the training aspects of getting ready for an event. The events are just an excuse to get out there and enjoy the fulfillment of being in this miracle - we call – the human body.
One step at a time
IN THE COMMUNITY:
Alumni: World TEAM Sports – 1998 through 2002
South Dakota - Disabled Veteran of the Year Award – 1998
Runner up – National Arete’ Awards – November 1998 (Televised Dec. 21st. 1998)
1998
Hero of the Month Award – Children’s Home Society, 1999; Presenter – Being an amputee- “challenge rather than obstacle”.
Presenter/Slide show: A return to Vietnam - 30 years later – Road to Reconciliation
Author: Chicken Soup for the Travelers Soul – “Road To Reconciliation”, page 119
Speaker on Courage and ‘ Can Do’ Attitude: Grade school and special groups
Work with Orthotic and Prosthetics Inc. Sioux Falls, SD – Talking with new amputees
Work with Orthotic and Prosthetics Inc. Sioux Falls, SD – Informational clinic for Physical Therapists
Run/Guide for Blind Athlete – Erik Weihenmayer – Charlotte Marathon, Boulder Backroads Marathon – 1999
Run with Cuban amputees in Havana, Cuba –World TEAM Sports (2002)
Health (mind/body/spirit) is Wealth
DOCUMENTARIES: Vietnam: Long Time Coming - Kartemquin Films (Creators of the award winning documentary: Hoop Dreams)
Running On The Sun – Badwater Ultra Marathon, 1999 - Mel Stuart
13Th Marathon Des Sables – March 27th – April 6th 1998
Enjoy the moment
ATHLETIC RESUME’
1992-1999 (15+ ½ Ironman Triathlons) numerous 5K’s, 10K’s,
1994-2004 (20+ marathons) PR – 3:35 age 48
1998-2004 (Numerous 50K and 40 mile Trail and road races)
1993 – World’s Toughest Triathlon (Lake Tahoe) 2mi. swim; 100mi bike; 18.6mi run
1994 – Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon (105mi. swim; 18mi. bike; 14mi. run)
1994 – Week long Mtn. Bike, Hut to Hut trek, Leadville, Colorado 10,000 to 13,000 ft.
1994 – Leadville 100 mile Mountain Bike Race (10,000 feet to 13,000 feet)
1996 – Friedrich Nietzsche Duathlon (155mi. bike; 31mi. run)
1997 and 1999 – Hawaiian Ironman 12 hours 20 minutes
1998 – 1600 miles in 16 days - mountain bike from Hanoi, Vietnam to Ho Chi Ming city
1998 – Marathon Des Sables (Morocco) Self-sufficient 150 mile run - 38 hours
1999 – Badwater (Death Valley Run) 135 mile ultra run – completed 95 miles (29 hours)
1999 – El Tour de Tucson (111 mile bike race) 5 hours 20 minutes
2005- Badwater 135 mile (Death Valley Ultra Run) – 57+ hours
2005- First 40 miles of Leadville 100 Ultra run (9+ hrs)
2006 – 50 miler (10:13) Minneapolis
2006 – Leanhorse Ultra (50 miles – 10:45)
2007 – Virginia Triple Ironman (Double ++), Triple Swim, Triple Bike, Double Run
2008 – Badwater 135 mile Ultra (42:15:46) – 41st of 82
2008 – Virginia Triple Ironman Triathlon – 56:45:
Thanks for Reading
Randy
Mind over Matter – Spirit over Mind
Dan Jensen b.7.21 1949
I consider myself goal oriented and enjoy the pursuit of goals – using them as a form of motivation for all levels of life. I am mostly self-motivated and use any intrinsic or extrinsic tools to stay motivated. I enjoy and am passionate about the miracle that is the HUMAN POTENTIAL – where getting to the edge (of what you think) is your limit (spiritually, physically, emotionally etc.) becomes’ new territory.
Endurance events (especially) provide the arena for self-discovery and almost always reveal your strengths and weaknesses.
I do like the aspects of endurance events that puts’ everybody in the same boat. When you are out there with everyone – there is an appreciation, admiration, and respect and a silent theme of knowing that you don’t have to explain why you are doing this crazy thing.
I look forward to the training aspects of getting ready for an event. The events are just an excuse to get out there and enjoy the fulfillment of being in this miracle - we call – the human body.
One step at a time
IN THE COMMUNITY:
Alumni: World TEAM Sports – 1998 through 2002
South Dakota - Disabled Veteran of the Year Award – 1998
Runner up – National Arete’ Awards – November 1998 (Televised Dec. 21st. 1998)
1998
Hero of the Month Award – Children’s Home Society, 1999; Presenter – Being an amputee- “challenge rather than obstacle”.
Presenter/Slide show: A return to Vietnam - 30 years later – Road to Reconciliation
Author: Chicken Soup for the Travelers Soul – “Road To Reconciliation”, page 119
Speaker on Courage and ‘ Can Do’ Attitude: Grade school and special groups
Work with Orthotic and Prosthetics Inc. Sioux Falls, SD – Talking with new amputees
Work with Orthotic and Prosthetics Inc. Sioux Falls, SD – Informational clinic for Physical Therapists
Run/Guide for Blind Athlete – Erik Weihenmayer – Charlotte Marathon, Boulder Backroads Marathon – 1999
Run with Cuban amputees in Havana, Cuba –World TEAM Sports (2002)
Health (mind/body/spirit) is Wealth
DOCUMENTARIES: Vietnam: Long Time Coming - Kartemquin Films (Creators of the award winning documentary: Hoop Dreams)
Running On The Sun – Badwater Ultra Marathon, 1999 - Mel Stuart
13Th Marathon Des Sables – March 27th – April 6th 1998
Enjoy the moment
ATHLETIC RESUME’
1992-1999 (15+ ½ Ironman Triathlons) numerous 5K’s, 10K’s,
1994-2004 (20+ marathons) PR – 3:35 age 48
1998-2004 (Numerous 50K and 40 mile Trail and road races)
1993 – World’s Toughest Triathlon (Lake Tahoe) 2mi. swim; 100mi bike; 18.6mi run
1994 – Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon (105mi. swim; 18mi. bike; 14mi. run)
1994 – Week long Mtn. Bike, Hut to Hut trek, Leadville, Colorado 10,000 to 13,000 ft.
1994 – Leadville 100 mile Mountain Bike Race (10,000 feet to 13,000 feet)
1996 – Friedrich Nietzsche Duathlon (155mi. bike; 31mi. run)
1997 and 1999 – Hawaiian Ironman 12 hours 20 minutes
1998 – 1600 miles in 16 days - mountain bike from Hanoi, Vietnam to Ho Chi Ming city
1998 – Marathon Des Sables (Morocco) Self-sufficient 150 mile run - 38 hours
1999 – Badwater (Death Valley Run) 135 mile ultra run – completed 95 miles (29 hours)
1999 – El Tour de Tucson (111 mile bike race) 5 hours 20 minutes
2005- Badwater 135 mile (Death Valley Ultra Run) – 57+ hours
2005- First 40 miles of Leadville 100 Ultra run (9+ hrs)
2006 – 50 miler (10:13) Minneapolis
2006 – Leanhorse Ultra (50 miles – 10:45)
2007 – Virginia Triple Ironman (Double ++), Triple Swim, Triple Bike, Double Run
2008 – Badwater 135 mile Ultra (42:15:46) – 41st of 82
2008 – Virginia Triple Ironman Triathlon – 56:45:
Thanks for Reading
Randy
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Waiting
Know the wait begins.We finished the team essay and the competitiors profiles.Lisa and Paulette took them over to Ricks Friday night.
The deadline is next Friday for any other teams.
We heard so Doctors are trying to get a team together,but they are going to have a hard time finding a woman for the their team.As far as we can tell Paulette and Lisa are the only 2 women in the state with thr desire,skills,mental toughness and time to do Primal Quest.
I will be adding the Profiles and Essay this week.
First up is the support team.
TeamSouthDakota
Training and Support
“We Have the Spatula”
The Primal Quest is more than the 4 competitors. They need a Team behind them. We have been working for several months to put together a group that will make sure that Dan, Paulette, Gary, and Lisa will be the first “Home Team” to finish.
Many of these athletes have the skills to do Primal Quest, but instead have decided to help the Team. As some of them put it “Thank God I don’t have to do it.”
1. Randy Ericksen, Training Coordinator
2. Gary Miller, Navigation IT
3. Sean Fahey, Navigation/Orienteering
4. Tim Rangitch, Bike support
5. Doyle Nehl, Kayaking, Alternate
6. Kelly Lane, Kayaking, navigation/Orienteering
7. Tim and Marcie Braumbugh, Climbing
8. Dan Austin, Caving
9. Mark Warren, Trail Running
10. Leslie Warren, EMT
11. Patrick Gilcrease, Beer Miester
12. Lisa Christenson, PT
13. Harlan Kruger, Sioux Falls, Kayaking/Biking
14. Bridget Maekeck, Maps
15. Barb Schrader, Kayaking
16. Black Hills Runners Club
17. Black Hills Mountain Bike Association
18. Black Hills Paddlers
19. Black Hills Orienteering Club
And
Robin Jensen
Mary Haven
Dirk and Sam Gustin
Thanks for Reading
Randy
The deadline is next Friday for any other teams.
We heard so Doctors are trying to get a team together,but they are going to have a hard time finding a woman for the their team.As far as we can tell Paulette and Lisa are the only 2 women in the state with thr desire,skills,mental toughness and time to do Primal Quest.
I will be adding the Profiles and Essay this week.
First up is the support team.
TeamSouthDakota
Training and Support
“We Have the Spatula”
The Primal Quest is more than the 4 competitors. They need a Team behind them. We have been working for several months to put together a group that will make sure that Dan, Paulette, Gary, and Lisa will be the first “Home Team” to finish.
Many of these athletes have the skills to do Primal Quest, but instead have decided to help the Team. As some of them put it “Thank God I don’t have to do it.”
1. Randy Ericksen, Training Coordinator
2. Gary Miller, Navigation IT
3. Sean Fahey, Navigation/Orienteering
4. Tim Rangitch, Bike support
5. Doyle Nehl, Kayaking, Alternate
6. Kelly Lane, Kayaking, navigation/Orienteering
7. Tim and Marcie Braumbugh, Climbing
8. Dan Austin, Caving
9. Mark Warren, Trail Running
10. Leslie Warren, EMT
11. Patrick Gilcrease, Beer Miester
12. Lisa Christenson, PT
13. Harlan Kruger, Sioux Falls, Kayaking/Biking
14. Bridget Maekeck, Maps
15. Barb Schrader, Kayaking
16. Black Hills Runners Club
17. Black Hills Mountain Bike Association
18. Black Hills Paddlers
19. Black Hills Orienteering Club
And
Robin Jensen
Mary Haven
Dirk and Sam Gustin
Thanks for Reading
Randy
Sunday, November 30, 2008
The First Team Weekend
We had our first Team training this weekend.Dan was able to come out and play.
Friday night we went to Shanks Quarry and worked on nav.Paulette knows what she is doing but Dan Gary and Lisa are new to map and compass.We used the checkpoints that I had set for the last Orienteering Meet we had.For it being night and those guys new to it,they did great.They shot bearings and mostly went right to the controls.They figured out some of the tricks on their own,and Paulette guided them in the right direction.We were out a couple of hours.
Saturday we did a long hike.We went 20 miles around Pactola Lake.In addition to the Competitors,Floppy,WP,Cheri,Bov,and Mary went.It was a little longer then I said,but then everybody knows it will be.It was an South Dakota day. Sun,snow,wind,sun,snow,sun,but not to cold.We were all a little tired but it was a good time.
We got a short run at Railroad Buttes this morning before Dan left.Only 4 miles because it was a little bit windy.Like blow WP off of the top of the ridge windy.60/70 mph gusts.But it aws a hoot and we got a taste of the Badlands.
It was really good that Dan came out.Lisa and Gary and him got to meet and hang out.Everybody got along and was on the same wavelength.
It really feels like a Team now.
The weekend video will be up on the website later this week
Randy
Friday night we went to Shanks Quarry and worked on nav.Paulette knows what she is doing but Dan Gary and Lisa are new to map and compass.We used the checkpoints that I had set for the last Orienteering Meet we had.For it being night and those guys new to it,they did great.They shot bearings and mostly went right to the controls.They figured out some of the tricks on their own,and Paulette guided them in the right direction.We were out a couple of hours.
Saturday we did a long hike.We went 20 miles around Pactola Lake.In addition to the Competitors,Floppy,WP,Cheri,Bov,and Mary went.It was a little longer then I said,but then everybody knows it will be.It was an South Dakota day. Sun,snow,wind,sun,snow,sun,but not to cold.We were all a little tired but it was a good time.
We got a short run at Railroad Buttes this morning before Dan left.Only 4 miles because it was a little bit windy.Like blow WP off of the top of the ridge windy.60/70 mph gusts.But it aws a hoot and we got a taste of the Badlands.
It was really good that Dan came out.Lisa and Gary and him got to meet and hang out.Everybody got along and was on the same wavelength.
It really feels like a Team now.
The weekend video will be up on the website later this week
Randy
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Conference Call
We got togerther last night to finish up our entry essay.The content is done. Now it just needs a little cleaning up. It is pretty good. Even i'm impressed with the Team.As we were finishing up Dan called from Sioux Falls.We did the speaker phone thing and got even more done.
Today We got a call from Dan and He is going to be able to come out this weekend to meet Gary and Lisa and do so training.
Randy
Today We got a call from Dan and He is going to be able to come out this weekend to meet Gary and Lisa and do so training.
Randy
Monday, November 24, 2008
Team Essay
Welcome to the SouthDakotaPrimalQuestTeam Blog.
I am Randy Ericksen. I am the "Coach", lead singer, and driver of the Winnabago.
Our 4 competitors are Paulette Kirby, Gary Haven, Lisa Gustin and Dan Jensen. We are going to be the first "home team "to finish the Primal Quest.
Right now the team is maintaining winter fitness and working on our essay. We plan to be picked as the Offical South Dakota Team.
This Blog along with our Web site and Youtube videos will be our link to let people know how our training goes.
Our Team is not just the 4 competitors. We have about 20 other people helping us out in all areas of preparation. We will be using this blog to let you know who they are. Without their help this won't happen.
See you on the trails,
Randy
I am Randy Ericksen. I am the "Coach", lead singer, and driver of the Winnabago.
Our 4 competitors are Paulette Kirby, Gary Haven, Lisa Gustin and Dan Jensen. We are going to be the first "home team "to finish the Primal Quest.
Right now the team is maintaining winter fitness and working on our essay. We plan to be picked as the Offical South Dakota Team.
This Blog along with our Web site and Youtube videos will be our link to let people know how our training goes.
Our Team is not just the 4 competitors. We have about 20 other people helping us out in all areas of preparation. We will be using this blog to let you know who they are. Without their help this won't happen.
See you on the trails,
Randy
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