Suunto t6c Contest

Andy Potts wants you to have a free Suunto watch.

To kick off the 2010 season, Potts is giving away six t6c watches - the same kind he uses in races and training sessions.

The t6c is like a sports laboratory on your wrist. The professional-grade tool monitors, analyzes and optimizes your training. Features include real-time Training Effect, EPOC, heart rate and calories burned. The t6c also has a graphic barometer, training logbook and an altimeter to monitor your hill and altitude performance.

The contest is being held through Competitor. You can check out all the details and enter to win at www.competitor.com/suunto .

Good luck and happy training.

Andy Potts and Matty Reed Race for Charity

US Olympians and Suunto sponsored athletes Andy Potts and Matty Reed will face-off in a relay race to raise money for charity.

Both Potts and Reed will captain a relay team during the Memorial Hermann Gateway to the Bay Triathlon in Kemah, Texas. The race is April 11th and raises money for Jenny's Light - a charity that helps women with post-partum mood disorders.

Other spots on the relay teams will be auctioned over the internet. For Team Potts, you can bid on the bike and run leg. For Team Reed, you can bid on the swim and bike leg. You can find the on-line auction here.

Potts and Reed will also put on clinics during the weekend to help participants with triathlon training and performance.

Andy Potts Update

The latest from Team Potts:

After returning home to Colorado Springs, Andy was treated by local physicians for the injuries he received from the crash. After the evaluations, doctors confirmed there were no internal injuries or broken bones and he was cleared to resume limited training.

He began bike riding last Friday and resumed run training yesterday. Doctors will clear him to resume training in the water when his wounds heal completely. Currently, Andy is receiving treatment and therapy at the United States Olympic Training Center in an attempt to regain fitness and prepare for the Ironman World Championships.

We are confident Andy will make a full recovery in time for Kona, but it is unclear how the crash will affect his performance in the race. Andy wants to express his gratitude to all of his fans, sponsors and supporters for the overwhelming support he received over the past week.

Potts Crash Update

Andy Potts was involved in a major bike crash during Sunday's Chicago triathlon (read previous post for details).

UPDATE: Andy travelled back home to Colorado Springs Monday and will be re-examined by doctors. He will continue to rest and is out indefinitely until cleared by physicians to resume training and racing.

He agent says Andy appreciates the support and concerns of his fans.

Stay tuned for more updates.

Matty Wins, Potts Crashes

Matty Reed dominated on the bike to win the Chicago Triathlon.

Reed was down 45 seconds coming out of the water, but pumped out the best bike time of the race to take the lead. From there he never looked back, winning by close to a minute.

It was Reed's first Chicago Triathlon win and puts him on top of the Life Time Fitness Series standings.

Meanwhile, fellow Suunto athlete is recovering after a nasty wreck on the bike. Potts was going close to 35 mph when a slower age group competitor rode into his path. He was sent sliding along the pavement for 150 to 200 feet and suffered severe road rash.

Potts actually tried to get up and continue the race, only to find his bike was wrecked. While he was being examined by race staff, Potts passed out and had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance. After extensive tests Doctors say Potts has no broken bones or serious internal injuries, but he did receive a number of stitches on his elbow. He is still recovering in Chicago.

Potts was near the lead when the crash happened. He was also tied with Reed for the series points lead.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Andy.

For a full race recap and some pics: check out here

Showdown in Chicago

Matty Reed and Andy Potts face off for the lead in the Life Time Fitness Series in Chicago this weekend.

Reed and Potts are tied with 18,000 points apiece after 2 of 5 races in the series.

The first race in Minneapolis was a tight one. Reed out sprinted Potts to the line for a 1 second victory and a lead in the series points.

The standings tightened up considerably after the second race in New York. Greg Bennett finished first, with Potts in 2nd and Reed in 3rd. That leaves all three tied for the points lead heading into Sunday's race in Chicago.

The winner this weekend will take command of the series with two races left in Los Angeles and Dallas.

You can check out all the weekend's events here: http://www.chicagotriathlon.com/

Potts Wins Timberman 70.3, Sets New Record

Andy Potts dominated the field in New Hampshire, winning the Timberman Ironman 70.3 Triathlon on Sunday.


Potts was first out of the water and second off the bike before he put the hammer down and exploded to the lead on the run. Potts' run was the fastest of the field as he pulled away from the competition to win by more than 7 minutes. His performance was also a course record - 3:51:19.


Potts spoke with Triathlete Magazine after the race, you can read what he said here.


The victory joins an ever-growing list for Potts this year. So far he's won the Whirlpool Ironman 70.3 Steelhead, St. Anthony's, the Wildflower and Escape from Alcatraz.


Next up: The Chicago Triathlon on Sunday Aug. 30th.


Thanks Andy Cooper for the great photo.

Big Weekend for Suunto Athletes

Matty Reed will defend his USA National title while Andy Potts looks to take the crown at the Timberman Ironman 70.3.

Reed races in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Saturday at USA Triathlon's National Championships.

"The national title is just that, and I respect it. I plan to bring my 'A' game and strength to Tuscaloosa," says Reed.

Meanwhile, Potts will hit the New Hampshire wilderness in his quest for yet another victory on Sunday. He takes on Lake Winnipesaukee and the Timberman 70.3.

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