Category Archives: triathlon

State of My Union

Greetings. I have been quite busy as of late which is the reason for my limited writing. All is going very well though. Our TEAM IN TRAINING athletes are coming off an outstanding weekend in St. Petersburg Florida at the St. Anthony’s triathlon. We had two slight casualties during the course of the race and as unfortunate as that is, the dignity and courage that both athletes displayed through their disappointment makes them both champions in my book.
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Triathlon Boot Camp for Kids

Triathlon Boot Camp For Kids provides children ages 7-14 with an introduction to the sport of triathlon in a safe and fun environment.
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USAT Regional Expo and Meeting

The new multisport season kicks off with the Multisport World Conference and Expo on March 27th at Georgetown Prep in North Bethesda, MD. A production of Sun Multisport Events and developed in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic region of USA Triathlon, Multisport World will be home to the annual USAT Mid-Atlantic membership meeting and offer athletes a line-up of expert-led seminars, hands-on clinics, competitive events, a vendor expo and much more.
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Triathlons for Women Can Help Any Woman Become a Triathlete

Triathlon legend Sally Edwards has published a newly updated edition of the best-selling women's triathlon training book, Triathlons for Women. For over 20 years, Sally Edwards has cheered, prodded, and even pushed hundreds of thousands of women across the finish line of their first triathlon. This newest edition of Triathlons for Women can help any woman rise to the challenge of beginning a healthier, more active lifestyle.
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Perfect Workouts

I am always stressing the significance of functional, body weight strength training routines and how beneficial they are in endurance sports training. A friend of mine, Wayne Kurtz, had the following workouts posted on his recent blog. These are EXCELLENT and you can follow the links for detailed demonstrations.
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World Triathlon Corporation Announces LAVA Magazine Launch

World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), owners of the portfolio that includes Ironman, 70.3, Iron Girl and IronKids brands, announces its partnership with John Duke for the launch of a new magazine. With plans to appear in late summer, the magazine will feature content for the serious and committed triathlete. Initial subscribers will be participants of domestic events within the 2010 Ironman and 70.3 Series. Digital subscriptions are planned for international participants.
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IRONMAN Lottery to Close

A mainstay in the history of the Ironman, the Ironman Lottery began in 1983 thanks to the vision of one of Ironman’s founders, John Collins, as a way to provide athletes of all abilities the opportunity to be part of the world’s most challenging one-day endurance event. The 2010 Ironman Lottery Program officially opened on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 and will close on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. PT with all winning entries being announced on Thursday, April 15 at Noon ET.
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2009-2010 Indoor Triathlon Series Continues

Whether you are an aspiring triathlete contemplating your first race or a seasoned veteran looking for a great workout, these Indoor Triathlon Series races provide all of the excitement of outdoor racing without the shivering and numb fingers and toes!
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Epix Gear Expands Into Performance Tri Wear

Based in South Carolina, Epix Gear designs and produces cycling, triathlon, and running apparel. The company is developing a strong brand image as a provider of custom teamwear, and is now entering the retail apparel market. Epix is the official apparel sponsor of the Setup Events Triathlon Series, and also sponsors a team of amateur athletes in Xterra off-road triathlons.
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TriTown USA Launches Inaugural Washington DC Triathlon

WASHINGTON, DC -- Washington, DC, now home to two major triathlons, is known as TriTown USA. The Inaugural Washington DC Triathlon joins The Nation's Triathlon to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, now in its 5th year, as two of the country's most distinctive races in one of the world's most distinctive capital cities.
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