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.

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/

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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