The "Highlands" of Western Massachusetts will come alive on Saturday March
28, 2015!
The last few seasons a multisport event
came to reality in the small town of Charlemont ,
MA nestled in the picturesque Deerfield
River Valley Southern
New England . Well established businesses in outdoor recreation
exist in Charlemont adding a strong sense of pride and volunteerism making this
event totally possible.
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| Deerfield River Valley |
Off-season training requires unrelenting commitment
and preparation; base building, intervals and strength training for early
spring multisport. Finding ways to get outdoors cycling, paddling and
running in the New England winter also proves
difficult; snow, ice, frigid temperatures and wind chill, including shorter
days. Elements of cross training, cross country and alpine skiing are great
ways to rid yourself of the boredom spending countless hours indoors. For
many seasons it was training all the way up until the Tuckerman Inferno in
mid-April and that was a gratifying way to keep in shape and keep you REAL
honest in the off-season. Berkshire Highlands Pentathlon answers the
call, adding a similar race, positioned earlier in spring and parallels its
"big brother" Tuckerman Inferno in many ways.
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| A lively group of safety boaters representing the strong sense of community and pride in the Deerfield River Valley. |
Last year was my renaissance and look
forward to building on that in 2015. Having expanded my training plan to
include treadmill running in addition to trails I will be getting back on the
road for the first time in over 7 years. This is a game changer and has
opened up some more solo entries in multisport racing. I am going to miss
competing as a duo in these events with past teammates
but I am ready to take on new challenges including going head to head with many of my old teamattes. Mike and John... It's Game On!
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| "Tam o Shanter" Team Wild WATERS First Place division and third overall 2 hours 52 minutes! Teammatte Chef Mike did not have time to stick around for the short celebration on the podium. |
Here is some media that
hopefully lives up to the hype of this simply outstanding and unique multisport
event in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. Welcome Spring as we collectively prepare to
kickoff the 2015 racing season together!
Work Hard, Train Hard, Play Harder.......
Mark
