HOP Fit Club

Team HOP-Fit has taken their first Tri win of the season at the Greenlake Tri in Spicer MN.

The Team of Carrie Hyopponen (swimmer) Eric Nacey (bike) & Jodi Rohe (runner) took top honorers this past Sunday in a cool and windy race.

After weeks of acclimating ourselves to the hot weather we’re surprised by the sudden turn in the weather. To no avail we were determined to make something out of this years race after the last 2 years of disappointing 3rd places. Recovering from a hip injury, Jodi was waffling about wearing a device that her personal trainer gave her which restricted her stride. She finally decided to go without which I think gave her the confidence she needed to run even faster.

With the Team race in the 5th wave it gave us time to burn up nervous energy and go to the bathroom that one more time.

Finally the 5th wave started with Carrie taking on the swim with great results coming out of the water 4th fastest. Then it was my turn, I saw our true competition’s swimmer come out about a 1 minute before Carrie so I knew their cyclist was just up the road, I just need to catch fast. At about the 3 1/2 mile mark I caught him and passed him as fast as I could just to make a point. After that the ride was a breeze literally, with only one short section of head wind to deal with. Coming into transition with the fastest bike split I handed off the chip to Jodi who took us all the way home with the 7th fastest time and a strong run and stride with no signs of injury or weakness.

Great results after the last 3 years of tri-ing.

Our next race will be in Baxter in two weeks. Hope you can all make it up to race. It’s a great race course and a beautiful one to enjoy too.

Cheers

Eric