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KAR Take away my mancard for listening to Barry Manilow? When I'm changing channels on the radio, I'll stop at whatever sounds good, depending on mood. Whether it's Barry Manilow, or Aerosmith, etc. Pre-race I'll listen to Diana Krall-smooth Jazz-to relax the mind. Once out of the truck, the postive self talk and race visualization starts. Now if I we're listening to Menudo or New Kids, you can have my mancard!
Run329, thanks for your response. The headphones are just a matter of choice, to each his own. I've been running for nearly 36 years and have never been tempted. I've never been on a treadmill either. Along with the bike trainer, I'd probably go insane, all the pedaling and running and not going anywhere.
I read Runners World on twitter, posted last week: good articles on how running does NOT ruin your knees.
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February 12-
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 KAR The GFT Tribe Headphones, or I-pods, or walkman, or whatever they're called. Can anyone tell how they may affect performance, negatively or positively? Seems like almost everyone runs with them. If I'm coming up from behind someone, I always give a shout out to avoid startling them. But if they're wearing the stuff, I save my breath, they're not going to hear me anyway. Do you wear them to pass the time? Can they help you to get faster? And what if you didn't wear them, would you run slower? What do you listen to? I don't know what I'd listen to. Led Zeppelin? Jimi Hendrix? Black Oak Arkansas? Barry Manilow? "Sweet Melissa, angel of my lifetime.." Diana Krall? "Love letters straight from your heart..." Or maybe Waylon Jennings? "She's a good heated woman... " Head East? Ok I know, do a search and find something to match the cadence you want to run. I'd just like to know how it may affect performance. I'm finally giving it some serious thought. (Sigh), Or maybe I'll just stay "old school", and pay attention to what's going on around me.
about 2 weeks ago | |  Run329It drives me nuts having to adjust the ear phones our ear buds over and over for 26 miles. Love the music, it does take your mind off things but I begin to go nuts trying to keep them in place and I've tried several kinds. Never have raced with them in! And don't care to my mind should be on the race.
 EnduradadI don't know how you've trained all these years without some tunes to break the bordom? You really need to train one day and turn on "Free Bird" When I'm on the treadmill I bump up the speed to match the tempo. By the end of that song I'm almost dead. And niothing gets you going at 4am like "Start me up" and a little "Low Rider" !
I do want to say, if I catch you playing Barry Mailow I'm taking away your man card!
Run329Well I do run with tunes every now and then, just can't find good ear phones. Little Jimmy Buffett, UB40, Bob Marley, Robert Earl Keen, Pat Green, and any 80's music. Another thing I've never ran on tread mill, that blows some peoples mind. I love nature
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February 06-
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Enduradad ok next year I can't go to any more Superbowl parties. It's going to take all week to recover from the junk food.
Weather here in Indiana is still spring like! oh, yeah!!!!
Fred any chance you are going to have the sofware to do realtime athlete tracking?
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January 27-
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Enduradad KAR, the doc put everyting back where it should be and things seem ok. I'll probably break something else this weekend. The time to race clock seems to be moving pretty fast already. I guess I need to get out of the winter mode and work on base training. Good luck with the 1/2M.
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KAR The GFT Tribe To all: anyone catch the Olympic Marathon Trials? A great race for the men and women. I didn't watch the whole thing, it was tape delayed and I already knew the results(don't you hate that?), but when I watched, I tried tracking running cadence. Meb was around 100, give or take, everybody else was around 90, give or take. Ryan Halls strides look like they're 20 feet long. Women were also around 90. I noticed that Kara sometimes runs with her head back. Hey, if it ain't broke...Anyway, Go USA! Good luck to all of them!
Knees started hurting a few weeks ago. I thought OK, this is where it starts, and this is how it ends. After 35.5 years of abuse, it's finally setting in. Then just like that, the pain went away. Lucky. Yesterday was a 16 mile run. One of those few trips into rarified air that come around once in awhile. Everything went real well, held a great pace, finished in 2:18. Now if I can only duplicate it on race day!
a month ago | |  KARAlmost forgot: Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me...
EnduradadHappy Birthday KAR. I go the ciropractor today to get an adjustment. I have a spot out in my back and it's causing nerve pinch in my knee. When and where is the A1A Marathon?
KARA1A Marathon is Feb. 19th, along Ft. Lauderdale Beach. I registered for the full, but have dropped down to the half. I wussed out. How's the knee?
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January 08-
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KAR The GFT Tribe Run329, welcome to the forum! Stick with the forum and enjoy the ride, as EDad says, this is one the best indy IM's around. You'll earn your finishers medal.E-Dad, about the comment on IM training slowing you down: boy is that true! But why? I've been doing IM training since '99, and watched my times head straight to the bottom. Because of my weird work hours, every stroke, spin and stride has been solo. Almost everything I've done has been long and slow. The result? Slow times.That's why it's true! So...I'm using the off season to work on faster cadense in all three discplines. I know there are hundreds of miles between now and then, it's a LONG day and anything can happen, but hey, just maybe there's a podium with my name on it this year at GFT! Saturday ride was a 25 miler in the bcr, cadence of 90-95. Sunday was 15 mile run. Good luck training, everybody.
about 2 months ago | | EnduradadI made it outside today for fun run. We have had some real nice weather this weekend. So nice to not run on the treadmill.
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January 05-
| Enduradad Run329 Run329, The bike will be hard because it has a series of hills and Sugarloaf is the highest point in Fla. If temps stay moderate you'll be ok. The run will be on a paved trails if they stay with last years course. I loved to old course around the lake, but I understand going to trails and not having to close as many roads. Last time I did the run the trails had a lot of dark sections?
Doing Disney will prove you to be a real IM. My 2nd IM I did NASA and Sea World with my kids and still had a fun race.
When race gets close I can give you tips on how to help your family have fun. I have 5 kids and learned a few tricks so they can have fun too.
about 2 months ago | | Run329thank you. I live on the edge of Ouachita mountains so I will know to train on some hills.
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TriathletesVillage Tri News
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Video: IM Champ Mirinda Carfrae on getting faster every year
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2/22/2012 9:42:17 AM Everyman Tri
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Ironman Champion Mirinda Carfrae will be race the very first IM Melbourne in just a few weeks. In this recent interview Carfrae talks about what it takes to get faster every year. This video is thanks to our friends at...
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Challenge Roth to host 2012 Long Distance Triathlon European Championships
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2/22/2012 9:38:29 AM Everyman Tri
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ROTH, Germany (February 22, 2012) - The Challenge Family global series of long distance triathlons today announced a partnership with the European Triathlon Union (ETU) that will see Challenge Kraichgau and Challenge Roth host the Long Distance Triathlon European Championships...
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ITU names London 2012 Olympics Technical Officials
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2/21/2012 9:41:45 AM Everyman Tri
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Vancouver, Canada (February 2012) - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce the 42 Technical Officials who will oversee and officiate the triathlon competition at the London Olympic Games. The selected officials hail from a record number of...
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Lance Armstrong spurs possible live TV coverage of 2012 IM Championships
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2/21/2012 9:34:02 AM Everyman Tri
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Lance Armstrong is shinning a massive spotlight on the sport of triathlon, and that could possibly include the 2012 Ironman World Championships set for October in Kona, Hawaii this year. "We want to investigate opportunities to be able to potentially...
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Endurance Sports Travel Now Official Ironman 70.3 Tour Operator
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2/22/2012 12:56:46 PM tjnickhttp://www.trijuice.com Triathlon Juice (TRIJUICE) - triathlon news & resource site
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Industry-Leading Endurance Triathlon Tour Company to Act as Official Tour Operator for Ironman World Championship 70.3
 Endurance Sports Travel is pleased to announce it will be the Official Tour Operator for the Ironman World Championship 70.3 taking place at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada, on September 9, 2012. In agreement with World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), Endurance Sports Travel will be offering travel packages for all qualified athletes, family, and guests to the Ironman World Championship 70.3 in September.
After 11 years of offering tour packages for various Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races worldwide, former pro triathlete and 6-time Ironman Champion Ken Glah, owner of Endurance Sports Travel, is pleased to have this opportunity. "Every year, we have the chance to travel all over the world to countries as diverse as Brazil, Germany, and New Zealand. I love the idea that we will be able to offer our suite of services to our U.S. and international clientele for a world championship event of this caliber, here, in the U.S.," states Glah.
Endurance Sports Travel will be offering accommodations at the Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort, the host hotel for this event. The Loews Lake Las Vegas is just minutes from the race start and will host both event banquet functions.
For more information about Endurance Sports Travel and all the events with packages, please visit www.endurancesportstravel.com
For media requests, race entry information, reservations, or general questions, please call (610) 399-4662 or send an email to kenglah@endurancesportstravel.com
About Endurance Sports Travel
With 30 years of triathlon travel and racing experience, Ken Glah's Endurance Sports Travel has built the world's leading triathlon tour company by understanding what athletes need to perform at their best. Endurance Sports Travel believes a world-class event deserves world-class services such as private airport transfers, guided course tours, a professional bike mechanic, local transport, organized day trips and even an air conditioned hospitality area for family members on race day. Endurance Sports Travel also has tour packages and race entries for many sold out races around the world.
www.endurancesportstravel.com
About World Triathlon Corporation
World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) is a Tampa-based company recognized for athletic excellence, distinguished events and quality products. The WTC portfolio includes Ironman, Ironman 70.3, 5150 Triathlon Series, Iron Girl and IronKids, which have a combined total of more than 180 events worldwide each year. Supported by partners including Timex, PowerBar, K-Swiss and TYR, Ironman is the No.1 user-based sports brand in the world and has been a respected name in triathlon since its inception in 1978. For more information, visit www.ironman.com.
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Industry's Best Named at 2012 Triathlon America Awards Celebration
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2/21/2012 11:28:58 AM tjnickhttp://www.trijuice.com Triathlon Juice (TRIJUICE) - triathlon news & resource site
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 Triathlon America, an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon, today announced winners of the 2012 Triathlon America Awards, presented by Active Network. The best companies, retailers and athletes in the triathlon industry in 2011 were recognized and honored on the final night of the Triathlon America Conference.
Named after one of triathlon's earliest pioneers, the Ron Smith Triathlete of the Year award recognizes a male and female triathlete who best demonstrates a combination of strong moral character, athletic performance and professionalism in the sport of triathlon. Winners are:
• Ron Smith Female Athlete of the Year - Chrissie Wellington
• Ron Smith Male Athlete of the Year - Craig Alexander
Most Innovative Triathlon Products in 2011
Winner
• Quintana Roo QR Illicito
(Pictured: Peter Hurley & Mac McEneaney)
Finalists
• Campagnolo TT Components
• Garmin Forerunner 910XT
• Look KeoBlade
• Salt Stick Caps PLUS
Top 10 US Retailers of 2011 (listed in alphabetical order)
• All3Sports, Atlanta, GA
• Athletes Lounge, Portland, OR
• Austin Tri-Cyclist, Austin, TX
• Gear West Bike & Triathlon, Long Lake, MN
• JackRabbit Sports, New York, NY
• Nytro Multisport, Encinitas, CA
• Running Away Multisport, Deerfield, IL
• Tri on the Run, Houston, TX
• TriSports.com, Tucson, AZ
• Triathlon Lab, Inc., Santa Monica, CA
Best Published Triathlon Photograph of 2011 (print or online)
Winner
• XTERRA Buffelspoort, South Africa - Photo by Jacky McClean and published in Triathlete Magazine
Finalists
• Ironman World Championship - Photo by Bob Kupbens and published in Triathlete Magazine
• Leadman Triathlon - Photo by Jeff Botari and published in Triathlete Magazine
Best Published Written Triathlon Article of 2011
Winner
• "Me and the King," written by Scott Tinley and published in 3GO Magazine
Finalists
• "Back to His Roots," written by Julia Beeson Polloreno and published in Triathlete Magazine
• "Kona Confidential," written by Holly Bennett and published in Triathlete Magazine
Rankings were determined by the National Voting Panel (NVP) consisting of all Triathlon America founding members and additional award panel members prominent within the industry.
Photo Credit (Paul Phillips from Competitive Image)
About Triathlon America
Triathlon America is an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon. Founded by a group of industry leaders, Triathlon America advocates for the interests of triathlon businesses, provides educational and informative programs, and encourages increased participation in the sport. For more information, please visit www.triathlon-america.com.
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• New Triathlon America Ron Smith with Triathlete of the Year Award
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Competitor Group Acquires The Nation's Triathlon
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2/20/2012 8:50:16 PM tjnickhttp://www.trijuice.com Triathlon Juice (TRIJUICE) - triathlon news & resource site
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 Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced the acquisition of the Nation's Triathlon and a multi-year partnership with Washington Sports & Event Management, LLC (WSEM).
One of the largest triathlons in the United States, the Nation's Triathlon To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is known as the premier multisport event in the mid-Atlantic region, and the only triathlon in the country dedicated to building awareness and raising money for the treatment of leukemia and blood-related cancers. The 2012 race is set for Sunday, September 9.
"We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of the Nation's Triathlon and our partnership with WSEM," said Scott Dickey, President of CGI and advisory board member of Triathlon America, an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon. "The Nation's Triathlon represents another flagship event that CGI will operate in our nation's capital and reaffirms our position as a leader at the forefront of the growth and popularity of the sport of triathlon. Combined with our recent acquisition of the Austin Triathlon, the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series will become one of the world's largest and most prestigious triathlon series in 2013 and beyond."
WSEM and CGI have formed a multi-year partnership in which WSEM will continue to assist with the event's operations and local governmental affairs. As part of the agreement, WSEM, which also organizes The Washington DC Triathlon and the ACHIEVE Kids Tri, Inc. summer camp series, will leverage CGI's award winning media assets including Triathlete, Inside Triathlon and Triathlete.com, to promote its other events and initiatives.
"Washington D.C. is the ultimate venue for a triathlon. There is no other race like the Nation's Triathlon, with a very unique combination of resources that you wouldn't find anywhere else in the country," said Charles Brodsky, CEO of WSEM. "It has been a true pleasure to watch the growth of the event over the past six years and we are delighted to work with Competitor Group, not only to enhance Nation's Tri but also in partnering with their media assets to promote the growing list of endurance events in our portfolio."
The Nation's Triathlon has grown from a competition with less than 500 finishers in 2006 to being recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest International distance triathlon event in the nation. The race has sold-out for the past 4 years and has attracted participation from competitors from around the world. The event features a spectacular course that winds through Washington D.C.'s monument corridor adjacent to our nation's best known memorials and historical landmarks.
"The Nation's Triathlon is a sensational event enjoyed each year by our Team In Training participants," said Nancy Klein, Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, "We look forward to continuing and expanding our partnership with the Competitor Group."
With the announcement, CGI now owns two of the largest endurance events in the Washington D.C. market, home to an abundant number of affluent participants in the endurance sector. The inaugural SunTrust Rock 'n' Roll USA Marathon & CareFirst Rock 'n' Roll USA Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, March 17 and has sold out with 24,000 runners. It is the only marathon run entirely within the District of Columbia.
The Washington D.C. acquisition follows CGI's recent announcement that the Austin Triathlon will join the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series in 2012, expanding to the series of entertainment themed triathlons to six markets in 2012. The Nation's Triathlon is scheduled to join the series in 2013.
Created by the organizers of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, the unique format features a rocking competition, complete with live bands along the swim, bike and run courses, followed by a post-race party and concert. The series expanded to four markets in 2011, adding events in Annapolis, Seattle and New York. With 2,000 entrants, TriRock San Diego became the largest triathlon in the City of San Diego in its second year.
Each event features a consumer expo prior to and during the event, with unique divisions, including Military, Athena & Clydesdale and a Beach Cruiser competition in San Diego. All participants will receive a finisher's medal, technical t-shirt, red carpet finish, post-race breakfast and access to the finish line concert and beer garden. Participants just testing the waters of the triathlon experience can also sign up as a 3-person relay team, taking on either the swim, bike or run component.
For more information about the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series, visit www.TriRockSeries.com.
About Competitor Group
Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) is the leading active lifestyleresource dedicated to promoting the sports of running, cycling and triathlon. CGI is a portfoliocompany of the investment firm Falconhead Capital, which specializes in growing companies inthe consumer sector of the leisure and lifestyle space. CGI owns and operates more than 50events around the world, including the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series and Columbia Muddy Buddy Series; which will deliver more than 600,000professional and amateur participants in 2012. CGI publishes four magazine titles including Velo, Inside Triathlon, Triathlete and Competitor
with a combined monthly circulation of 600,000.
About Washington Sports & Event Management
Washington Sports & Event Management, LLC (WSEM), producers of The Nation's Triathlon™and The Washington DC Triathlon™, was founded in 2006 by Charles Brodsky with a mission toproduce health and fitness events in Washington DC. In an effort to promote fitness and reduceobesity among the nation's youth, in 2007, WSEM launched Achieve Kids Tri, Inc., a Washington DC based 501(c)(3) organization led by Molly Quinn, dedicated to enriching thelives of youth through the sport of triathlon. A summer camp series held in partnership withlocal Departments of Parks and Recreation and YMCAs, ACHIEVE includes camp locations in Washington, DC, Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA and Waterbury, CT.
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Triathlon America Launches Certified Retailer Program
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2/20/2012 9:40:59 AM tjnickhttp://www.trijuice.com Triathlon Juice (TRIJUICE) - triathlon news & resource site
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 SAN DIEGO, CA - February 20, 2012 - Triathlon America, an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon, today announced a first-of-its-kind certification program for triathlon specialty retail stores. The Triathlon America Certified Retailer program is designed to direct consumers to retailers that have made significant investments in triathlon gear and services, and award stores that are committed to the sport of triathlon.
Specialty stores recognized as Triathlon America Certified Retailers have demonstrated their ability to serve the nation's rapidly growing number of triathletes by providing a wide selection of triathlon products and services; hiring knowledgeable, well-trained staff; and playing an active role in their local triathlon communities.
"The Triathlon America Certified Retailer program is a badge of honor for specialty stores dedicated to the sport of triathlon," said Jack Caress, President of Triathlon America. "In addition to recognizing the best triathlon retailers, we also hope to encourage other stores to begin offering more products and services for triathletes so that we can collectively grow the sport and businesses serving the market."
In order to acknowledge the many triathlon retailers continuously striving to serve its customers, Triathlon America will award three levels of certification: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Stores that earn Triathlon America Certified Retailer status will receive certified retailer decals for the store and a certification logo that can be used in marketing materials. Certified triathlon retailers will also be recognized on the Triathlon America website, in press releases announcing their certified retailer status, and at the annual Triathlon America Conference.
Triathlon stores interested in receiving certification will be required to fill out a detailed questionnaire evaluating a wide range of products and services, provide photos of the store and complete a short essay. Certification status is good for two years.
The application process is free to Triathlon America members. There is a $100 application fee for non-members. Membership information is available at www.triathlon-america.com. For questions about the application and the certification process, please contact Paul Banta, General Manager, Triathlon America at paul@triathlon-america.com or 503-969-4147.
About Triathlon America
Triathlon America is an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon. Founded by a group of industry leaders, Triathlon America advocates for the interests of triathlon businesses, provides educational and informative programs, and encourages increased participation in the sport. For more information, please visit www.triathlon-america.com.
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ITU selects Technical Officials for triathlon competition at London 2012
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2/20/2012 6:21:58 PM TriFuel
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Vancouver, Canada (20 February 2012) - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce the 42 Technical Officials who will oversee and officiate the triathlon competition at the London Olympic Games. The selected officials hail from a record number of nations, with 25 different countries represented, three more than at the Beijing Olympic Games.
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Registration Open for the San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz
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2/20/2012 11:35:07 AM TriFuel
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MONTEREY, CA (February 17, 2012) – Tri-California Events, today announced registration is now open for the 2012 San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz.
The International Distance Triathlon is set to begin Sunday, July 8, 2012 at 7:00 a.m. PST, where athletes will jump from a boat in the San Francisco Bay, positioned just off the shores of the island of Alcatraz (1.2 miles).
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Strength Training: Benefits for Endurance Athletes
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2/16/2012 11:30:45 AM TriFuel
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The topic of strength training in endurance sports is always a controversial one, with some coaches avoiding it at all costs and others praising it as the key to success. ironguides coach Alun "Woody" Woodward explains why and how strength training can be an extremely effective tool for endurance athletes.
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Bidding for 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series host cities
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12:00:00 AM ITU News
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The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has opened bidding for the 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series. The bidding is open to host cities and National Federations wishing to hold one of the eight coveted series events.
The successful bidding cities will join London, already named as host of the 2013 ITU Triathlon World Championship Grand Final scheduled for September 2013, on the 2012 Olympic venue in Hyde Park.
Marisol Casado, ITU President and IOC Member, said:
“Thanks to the world class cities having hosted ITU World Triathlon Series events in the past, triathlon is now more visible and exposed to global audiences. With the growing worldwide television coverage, the events have a tremendous impact on a city’s image, regional economy and social legacy.”
The ITU World Triathlon Series is the premier triathlon series in the world and features the top triathletes racing head-to-head in iconic cities around the globe. In addition to competing for the title of World Champion, athletes vie for a total prize purse of approximately $2-million USD, the greatest cumulative prize money in triathlon.
Hosting the ITU World Triathlon Series offers cities the opportunity to showcase themselves to millions of worldwide television audiences while attracting thousands of international guests and race participants. Spectator attendance across the entire 2011 Series doubled from 2010.
International television will consist of live broadcast of each event, a customised 52-minute highlight show as well as international news distribution and live internet coverage. In 2011, the every growing Series was broadcast in 160 countries with a record of 917 hours of airtime, up from 556 hours in 2010.
Cities wishing to host are required to submit bid documents in conjunction with their respective National Federations by 13 April 2012.
Click here to download the bid document (PDF)
Click here for the LOC requirements
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ITU Technical Officials Level 1 Seminar in Estonia
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12:00:00 AM ITU News
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A snowy Lähte became the first city in Estonia to host an ITU Technical Officials course when an ITU Level 1 TOs seminar was held on February 11 and 12.
While some of the world’s best winter triathletes hit the course for the 2012 Lähte ITU Winter Triathlon European Cup, 19 participants from four different countries started the process to become ITU officials.
The course was facilitated by Eugene Kraus from Luxembourg, and organised by the Estonian Triathlon Association, European Triathlon Union and International Triathlon Union. The participants, from Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, sat an open book exam at the end of the course.
Participants now have to officiate in an ITU event, within six months of the courses finish, to be certified as Level 1 Technical Officials this year.
For more on ITU Technical Education, please click here.
For the ITU Technical Education schedule in 2012, please click here.
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ITU President Marisol Casado speaks at Tri America Conference
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12:00:00 AM ITU News
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ITU President Marisol Casado presented as a keynote speaker at the 2012 Triathlon America Conference in San Diego, California this week.
Now in its second year, the conference is the first and only event solely dedicated to the business of triathlon. ITU Secretary General Loreen Barnett, ITU Director of Administration, Finance and Legal Antonio Arimany, ITU Executive Board member Melissa Merson and ITU Sport Director Gergely Markus were also in attendance at the industry event which ran from 19-21 February.
Casado opened the conference with her presentation on ‘Triathlon, the Olympics and the role of the International Triathlon Union’. She began by recalling how San Diego had been the birthplace of triathlon in the 1970’s and marvelled at the pathway that lead to overcoming the many challenges to achieve a new pinnacle for the sport.
Casado outlined the major goals that ITU is working hard to deliver which include, development of the sport to its fullest extent, governing of the sport, protecting the health of the athletes by having a comprehensive anti-doping programme and controlling the image of triathlon.
“Our strategies to promote our sport must have a social agenda and is a goal that is central to our work. A positive, healthy image of our sport is the vehicle for athletes, who are the focus of the care, education and promotion,” she said.
Becoming a part of the Olympic programme in Sydney 2000—which Casado greatly attributes to the efforts of founding President of ITU and current Honorary President, Les McDonald and ITU Secretary General Loreen Barnett—triathlon is further growing.
“Because of our growth as an Olympic programme sport, we can all expect an increase in visibility and exposure for all of us in the Triathlon family. The sport’s performance through our athletes is the greatest strength we have.
“To speed up our growth as an Olympic sport we are working to have another event included in the programme – the mixed relay. This will have the double effect of impacting the participation of women.
If all goes well, it will be included for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, where we will also make our debut on the programme of the Paralympic Games.”
Casado was followed by a notable selection of speakers whose contributions have significantly impacted the triathlon industry including Rob Urbach, CEO of USA Triathlon who spoke on ‘USAT’s Vision for the Future of Triathlon’.
The conference also...
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IOC World Conference on Women and Sport calls for more women in leadership roles
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12:00:00 AM ITU News
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Participants in the 5th IOC World Conference on Women and Sport called on sports leaders to take a more proactive role in advancing the cause of women in and through sport as the event came to a close in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday.
Attending on behalf of ITU were: Marisol Casado (ITU President), Loreen Barnett (Secretary General of ITU), Tomoko Wada (Chair of ITU Women’s Committee) and Melissa Merson (ITU Executive Board member). ITU is the only International Federation to have women at the top two leadership roles. President Casado was one of the speakers in a session entitled “Setting the pace for a sustainable responsibility”,
The three-day conference, whose theme was “Together Stronger: the Future of Sport,” ended with over 800 delegates from 135 countries unanimously approving “The Los Angeles Declaration”, a series of recommendations aimed at promoting gender equality in sport and using sport as a tool to improve the lives of women around the world.
The declaration focused on two main themes:
- The need to bring more women into management and leadership roles
- The need to increase collaboration and partnerships, especially with UN organisations, to promote gender equality.
IOC President Jacques Rogge assured the conference delegates that the Olympic Movement would act on the recommendations.
“I can pledge and I can promise that we will do what is needed”, he said in his closing remarks.
The conference declaration acknowledged that the Olympic Movement’s steady progress towards gender equality on the field of play had not been matched in sports leadership positions. It called for more resources to support women in sports leadership roles and urged sports organisations to follow the IOC’s lead by adopting policies to advance gender equality.
On the issue of collaboration, conference delegates urged the IOC to build on its work with the United Nations by establishing closer partnerships with UN Women and the UN Committee on the Status of Women. UN Women was established in 2010 to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.
“The potential for sport to contribute to the social, economic and political empowerment of women and girls is clear and has been recognised by governments, the United Nations system, civil society, the sports movement and others. Now is the time to act on this recognition and bring the benefits of sport to women and girls”, Lakshmi Puri, the Deputy Executive Director of UN Women, told the...
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