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| Message from
Celeste, USAT National Board Member |
So,
what am I doing for the good of the order? As the duathlon
committee liaison for the Board of Directors, I have it in my
head that we can grow duathlon by creating a women's only series
based on the Danskin model. Jim Flint is helping race
director wanna be's me and CWW member Teresa Gray to put on the
Du Wop September 23 at Aurora Reservoir in Colorado. Based on Doo
Wop music, there are two components to the event to attract all
levels of participants. The Cruiser is aimed at teams, teens,
and novices and is comprised of a 12 mile bike and a 3.1 mile walk
or run. The Drifter will qualify the first ten of each AG for
nationals, where the first 18 in each age group get a chance at
worlds. Visit www.coloradowildwomen.com for more
information on this race that is poised to start a new chapter for
the sport of duathlon.
I am glad to be part of the Rocky
Mountain Region. I like to see how we work from the ground up, and I
thank you all for your time and dedication. Each of you - from board
members to coaches to race directors to race participants - is vital
to us. Who had any idea when we signed up for that first race that,
one day, triathlon would become all we do. Would that I could meet
all of you!
Celeste Callahan,
National Board of
Directors
Western
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Referees
Corner
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Message from the Head Referee to all age-group
competitors.
Most triathletes come
to races with only a rudimentary understanding of the rules of the
sport. Indeed, few have ever read through the Competitive Rules in
its entirety available at usatriathlon.org. In
order to minimize misunderstandings on race day, I hope you will
take the time to read the following summary of Position Violations,
which you probably know as the drafting rules.
I have reduced the Position Rules to the following
concepts, which everyone can remember:
- Ride on the right side of your lane.
- Keep three bike lengths between you and the
cyclist in front of you.
- Pass on the left of the cyclist in front, never
on the right.
- Complete your pass within 15 seconds.
- If passed, you must drop completely out of the
zone, to the rear, before attempting to
re-pass.
Remember you are
racing in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and there are trained
referees on the course to ensure fairness in the competition. There
will be NO WARNINGS if you commit a foul during competition.
Triathlon is an individual event and you must take personal
responsibility to understand the rules and avoid penalties. At the
end of the race all citations by the marshals are reviewed by the
Head Referee who then decides if a penalty should be assessed. The
Head Referee's ruling is final in the case of Position Violations
and there are no protests or appeals of Position penalties. Marshals
commonly cite the following violations:
- Illegal Position or
Blocking - riding
on the left side of the lane without passing.
- Illegal Pass - passing
on the right.
- Overtaken
- failing to drop back three bike lengths after
being passed and before re-passing.
- Drafting - following a
leading cyclist closer than three bike lengths and failing to pass
or exit the draft zone within 15
seconds.
Though
Position Violations carry a time penalty for each occurrence, if you
are cited for three violations, you will be
disqualified.
Always have your chinstrap securely fastened!
The chinstrap rule is the easiest to follow, but some folks always
seem to forget - that's a DQ! This applies to before and after the
race as well while at the race venue site (even warming up or going
back to your car after the race).
Remember to treat other
athletes, volunteers, and officials with courtesy and consideration.
Failure to do so is called Unsportsmanlike Conduct and you will be
disqualified.
All that being said, I hope you have a great
race, lots of fun, and achieve all your
goals.
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Unique Online
Community for Multi-sport
Athletes
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Austin, Texas -
March 1, 2007 - TriFacts, the only online community
specifically targeting the multi-sport athlete, launched today at www.trifacts.com. TriFacts combines reliable,
timely, in-depth information from certified professionals with
community support, personal training opportunities and valuable
online tracking tools to monitor the extreme amount of work that
goes into training for triathlons and similar demanding multi-sport
races. With services ranging from individually designed training and
nutrition plans to tips on the best place to spend time with other
athletes in the area, TriFacts fulfills the needs of all levels of
multi-sport athletes.
When TriFacts Founder and President
Juan A. Martinez began training for triathlons and conducting
research, he quickly realized a great deal of conflicting
information exists on the internet. He found himself asking: how do
I know this information is reliable and that I am using it in the
best way for me?
"Austin is a fantastic city for athletes of
all types, as it is home to some of the best fitness professionals
in the country as well as a generous community of knowledgeable,
committed peers. As a novice, I wanted better access to these
extraordinary resources. This desire led to the creation of
TriFacts," shared Founder Juan Martinez.
TriFacts features
include:
- TriFacts
Clinics: clinics conducted exclusively by highly-credited
specialists: personal trainers, swim coaches, cycling coaches,
nutritionists, doctors and other experts who share the primary
focus of assisting triathletes achieve their maximum potential.
- TriFacts
Forums: online open forums where topics are determined by
TriFacts users and experts are available answer questions.
- TriFacts Training
Programs: patterned and customized programs designed by the
TriFacts team of experts are available for beginner, intermediate
and advanced multi-sport athletes.
- TriFacts
Tools: online tools for users to track daily workouts and
food intake as well as overall athletic progress.
- TriFacts
Network: online social networking feature that allows for
multi-sport athletes, including runners, cyclists and swimmers,
across the nation and world to meet, ask questions and get to know
each other.
About
TriFacts
Founded in 2007, TriFacts' mission is to provide
the latest, most accurate information for the beginner, intermediate
and advanced multi-sport athlete. Complemented by an unprecedented
online social networking environment for athletes, TriFacts connects
industry experts with athletes, offers online tracking tools for
training, creates unique learning opportunities and conducts
targeted fitness clinics. Trifacts is dedicated to the success of
the multi-sport athlete. |
| Racing in
the Rockies |
 Tired of the same old races along the
Front Range?
Been
to the mountains but just for skiing? Try one of these mountain
resort races. Go early or stay late if you can to enjoy the views
that you might miss during the race. Be warned, you might want to
stop during the race just to take it all
in.
Isn't this why you are in the Rocky Mountains
anyway? July 29 Crested Butte
XTERRA - Featuring 2000 feet of mountain bike climbing on
some very scenic and some private property Aug 4 Indian Peaks Off-Road - Swim
in Lake Eldora, normally closed for swimming, and mountain bike
on some Nordic ski trails that are also normally closed in the
summer. Aug 11 Tellutri
Mountain High Challenge - Swim in Ridgeway Reservoir, Road
Bike 43 miles over Dallas Divide into Telluride Aug 18 Aspen High Country
Triathlon/Duathlon - Bike to the spectacular Maroon Bells
and run in the Elk Mountain Range and scenic Maroon Creek
Valley Aug 26 Steamboat
Springs Triathlon - Swim in Lake Catamount and the Road
bike has no "major" hills on this beautifully scenic route,
which features riding along the Yampa River, and offers
spectacular looks at the mountains that grace the
area. Sept 9 Tri-Glenwood
Triathlon - Swim in the world famous Hot Springs Pool and
road bike in Glenwood Canyon For more details on these as
well as many more races, links to results, camps and clinics, please
visit our online calendar at www.usat-rockymountain.org/Calendar.php
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Young
Athletes
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 Falfins
Youth and Junior Triathlon
Falfins Swim Team in
Colorado Springs is kicking off their first Spring/Summer Youth and
Junior Triathlon program!! It provides opportunity for young people
ages 7 - 18 to train and compete in the great sport of triathlon!!
Athletes have the advantages of certified coaching expertise, the
fun of training and competing with their peers and a structured,
safe environment to advance in the sport. Non-draft legal and
draft legal options will be provided. Most training will take place
at the Air Force Academy where Falfins Swim Team has a 40 plus year
history. Thanks to the Rocky Mountain Regional Board for their
tremendous generosity and support of the program! Visit the Falfins
website at www.falfins.org for registration and contact
information. Go Falfins!!!
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The
Colorado Youth Tri Series
The Colorado Youth
Tri Series is a 4 race series for 12 & unders that is
currently ongoing in Colorado. The four races are:
May 20th - Superior Kiwanis Kid's
Triathlon
June 2nd -
Longmont Kid's Triathlon
June
24th - Prospect Lake Kid's Triathlon
July 14th - Table Mountain Kid's
Triathlon
More details for the series can be found at www.coloradoyouthtriseries.com
Sean started
it a few years ago in 2005, and now it is organized by Tom
Morales, email of
coyouthtri@comcast.net.
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Team
USA
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 Local
Age Grouper qualifies for 2008 Team
USA
Colorado Springs local Brian Goodack is on
his way to 2008 Worlds in Vancouver, read more...
goodackbeta.blogspot.com
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A message from the Vice
President, Joy Rasmussen
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We are always looking for unique stories to add to our
collection of news for the Rocky Mountain Region. If you have
any great photos, stories, race results or training clinics, send
them to me! We'll publish them in our next issue. Have a great
racing summer!
Sincerely,
Joy Rasmussen
Vice President, USAT Rocky Mtn Region
(970) 846-8678
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