54% new athletes? Utah Triathlon continues to grow
- At February 1, 2012
- By Chris Bowerbank
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We just downloaded all of the TriUtah registrations for the 2012 season to date. So far, 54% of the athletes are new to the TriUtah database! What this tells us is that triathlon is continuing to grow in Utah, and that experienced triathletes are introducing the sport to their friends. We love newbies! We will [...]
Ultimate Relay – who wants to be on a team with Jason Crompton?
- At February 1, 2012
- By Chris Bowerbank
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So the legendary Jason Crompton just signed up for the Ultimate Relay and is looking for team members. If you know him, you know you want to be on his team. The only issue might be that you’ll have to dress up like (insert your favorite Superhero name here) during the race!
Want to be a triathlete? A good read…
- At January 27, 2012
- By Chris Bowerbank
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For you (or your friends) who are thinking about racing their first TriUtah triathlon, here’s a nice article about all the things that you likely will experience and/or think as you start training. For those of us who are experienced in the sport, it’ll give you a good laugh! Read: http://www.active.com/triathlon/Articles/So-You-Wanna-Be-a-Triathlete.htm Want to be a [...]
Video thanks to those who help produce TriUtah events
- At January 26, 2012
- By Chris Bowerbank
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This video was shown to us at the 2012 USA Triathlon Race Director Symposium. It’s not often that race directors and race staff are told thanks for what they do to help people achieve their goals and dreams, so we share this video to everyone who helps put on TriUtah events, from the volunteers to [...]
Triathlon nutrition – metabolic training?
- At January 24, 2012
- By Chris Bowerbank
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Interesting article about trying different race nutrition strategies to keep your tummy happy during a race. This approach would probably take awhile to figure out what works just right for you, but probably worth it if you struggle with GI issues while racing. http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/multisport-zone/fuel-station/articles/make-your-body-metabolically-efficient-012412.aspx
TriUtah pre-race checklist – updated!
- At January 24, 2012
- By Chris Bowerbank
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To help you prepare for your 2012 races, TriUtah has updated our pre-race checklist! You probably won’t need everything on the list, but there are definitely things that you won’t want to forget! Also, if there are items that you think we’re missing, let us know. Send us an email to info (at) triutah.com Here’s [...]
TRI Magazine March 2012 is online!
- At January 24, 2012
- By Chris Bowerbank
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The latest edition of TRI magazine just came out: http://bluetoad.com/publication/?m=16599&l=1 (also www.tri-magazine.net) Love this magazine! Lots of great photos and useful articles. Especially like the “Putting the Multi in multisport” on p. 16 and “How to identify your weak spots” on p.50.
Key elements to planning your triathlon training program
- At January 19, 2012
- By Chris Bowerbank
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Great article from Active.com on planning your triathlon training in 2012. We want you to be as successful as possible this year, and here’s a good start! http://www.active.com/triathlon/Articles/6-Core-Components-of-Triathlon-Training.htm
Jordanelle Tri named 2012 USAT Rocky Mountain Region Special Qualifier
- At January 17, 2012
- By Chris Bowerbank
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The 2012 Jordanelle Triathlon was chosen as the USAT Rocky Mountain Region Special Qualifier! What does it mean? Expanded qualifying for the USAT Age Group National Championship! More details to come in an upcoming news release.
Ultimate Relay team names – What’s your’s?
- At January 15, 2012
- By Chris Bowerbank
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Some of our favorite team names so far for the Ultimate Relay: Breakneck Speed Tri Stallions, Bros-n-Hose, Code Trauma Alert, Team Superheroes, Slow Pokes, Tri West Side, and Tri, Tri Again
