Skidmore Heading to US Nationals

RANDOLPH — Despite a challenging start to the swim leg of the Maine State Triathlon, Meg Skidmore made up enough time in the bike and run legs of the competition to finish a very respectable second in her age group and 11th female overall. Skidmore has been keeping up a grueling training schedule, in addition to her duties as a mountain bike guide and social media manager at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center.

This season's entire competition and training schedule has been leading up to the U.S. Nationals being held this Sunday in Burlington, Vt.

"I'm very excited to be racing in the National Championships and will spend most of this week preparing myself mentally for the biggest race of my career so far." Skidmore noted. enthusiastically.

With a top 18 finish in her age group, Skidmore will qualify for the 2013 World Championships being held in London, England.

Team Skidmore sponsors include: Great Glen Trails, Mt. Washington Auto Road, Porky Gulch Bike Shop, Corrigan Screen Printing, Peak Health, White Mountain Celebrations, Gorham Hardware, Jay's Quick Lube, Lydia's Golden Touch, Top Notch Inn, Gorham House of Pizza and Saladino's Italian Market.

For more information contact manager Regina Ferreira (603) 915-6665 or follow Meg's progress on her blog at: skidmoreracing.blogspot.com