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From 140.6 to 70.3, Goodbye Iron distance in St. George

Chris Bowerbank — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:16:05 +0000

It’s official. Ironman St. George is changing over to a Half-Iron starting in 2013. Read about it here: http://www.slowtwitch.com/News/St._George_to_become_70.3_2719.html

Ironman St. George – still around in 2013?

Chris Bowerbank — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:29:25 +0000

Here’s an article from the St. George Spectrum speculating about the future of Ironman St. George.

http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20120414/NEWS01/204140334/Ironman-event-struggles-find-success-after-inaugural-event

We all hope IMSG stays until AT LEAST 2014 and beyond!

What a loser!

Chris Bowerbank — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:56:39 +0000

Losing weight like those on the Biggest Loser isn’t always the most healthy way to go about it. Here’s a nice article about a BYU alum’s experience on the show: http://alumni.byu.edu/s/1085/03-provo-alumni/templates/interior.aspx?sid=1085&gid=7&pgid=3907 At the end of the article, there’s a great list of healthy habits that we all should have, especially as we train for our next TriUtah race!

Like we all need more “baggage”…

Chris Bowerbank — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:44:04 +0000

Actually, if you’re a triathlete, yes, you do. I know we should rename ourselves “try-athletes”, but here are a few things that are actually a good idea to have for training and racing. http://www.active.com/triathlon/Articles/Items-for-Your-Triathlon-Gear-Bag.htm The speed laces are an especially good idea. Too many athletes forget that transitions are the “4th” sport in triathlon, and you can make up a LOT of time in T1 and T2!

Go Commando in your triathlon training- no, not that kind….

Chris Bowerbank — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:55:09 +0000

Sometimes it just feels good to not have to find and put on all that electronic equipment when you’re getting ready for a ride or run. They call it “triathlon zen”. Read on: http://www.active.com/triathlon/Articles/Go-Commando-With-Your-Training.htm Remember that any sort of music device is a violation of USA Triathlon rules, so you should practice training without it. #TriUtah #triathlon

Feed the passion – TRI magazine & free issues

Chris Bowerbank — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:39:36 +0000

For those of you like us at TriUtah who can’t get ENOUGH of triathlon, here’s a great FREE triathlon magazine: http://tri-magazine.net/ Free subscription, great graphics.

IT band – not exactly music to your ears

Chris Bowerbank — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:44:03 +0000

If you know what an IT band is, you probably learned about it through an injury or other unfortunate event. Feeling tight or just want to keep from injuring it? Here’s a good article on how to stretch that pesky thing: http://www.active.com/cycling/Articles/Tight-IT-Band-3-Simple-Exercises-to-Fix-it-Now.htm

Are you ranked nationally? The Final 2011 USAT rankings are posted

Chris Bowerbank — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:39:40 +0000

If you raced at least 3 USAT-sanctioned events in 2011, you have a national ranking! To see how you did, here’s where they are posted: http://www.usatriathlon.org/rankings/past-rankings.aspx

The rankings are determined based on the overall winning time of the race, and unless you’re a math-nerd, are a little hard to figure out. If you want to try to figure it out, go here: http://www.usatriathlon.org/rankings/rankings-faq.aspx

Remember that all TriUtah triathlon events are USAT-sanctioned and count towards your national ranking. Three races is all it takes, so have fun seeing how you compare to the rest of the country!

First triathlon? What you should know!

Chris Bowerbank — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:41:44 +0000

Eric Purrington from ESPN wrote a funny article about triathlon & triathletes, and what he found after before/during/after his first triathlon. A good read for triathletes of all experience levels. And spandex? You betcha! Here’s the link: http://www.active.com/triathlon/Articles/What-I-Wish-I-Knew-Before-My-First-Race.htm?cmp=306&memberid=30571047&lyrisid=24845521

USAT Level 1 Coaching clinic – July 27-28

Chris Bowerbank — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:53:59 +0000

The next USAT Level I coaching clinic in the Rocky Mountain Region will be in Salt Lake City on July 27-28. Registration opens May 2nd at 9:00AM!

For more info on the USAT website: http://www.usatriathlon.org/audience/coaching/become-a-coach.aspx

To register: http://www.active.com/triathlon-class/salt-lake-city-ut/level-i-coaching-clinic—salt-lake-city-ut-2012