By Darrin Eisman July 9, 2002 (Boulder, CO) - It is with great regret that I must inform you that the 2002 Off-Road Endurance Challenge at Rifle Gap has been canceled. After many months of planning, hundreds of hours of work, and thousands of dollars in expenses, I must now do the hardest part and that is cancel the race. Due to the extreme fire danger and ongoing drought … [Read more...] about Rifle Off-Road Triathlon Canceled
USAT Rules Summary 2002
A Message from the Head Referee to all Age-group Competitors ColoradoTriathlete.com 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. In order to minimize misunderstandings on race day, I hope you will take the time to read the following summary of Position … [Read more...] about USAT Rules Summary 2002
Strength Training for Multisport Athletes
By Neal Henderson ISSUE #14, Winter 2002 - Most people immediately think of a big and overly muscled god or goddess when strength training is mentioned. This is unfortunate because strength training consists of many different types of exercises including (but not limited to) weight lifting, running and cycling uphill, plyometric exercises, and swimming with paddles. Strength … [Read more...] about Strength Training for Multisport Athletes
Colorado Pros Race St. Kitts
By Ryan Ignatz ISSUE #16, June/July 2002 - The ninth stop of the ITU International Points Series found itself in a Caribbean paradise on Mothers Day at the 6th annual St. Kitts International Triathlon. The sister islands of St. Kitts and Nevis are volcanic islands famous for their inviting climate, amiable personalities and luscious sugar cane producing soils. Despite bearing … [Read more...] about Colorado Pros Race St. Kitts
CU Buffaloes Take Back National Championships
By Bettina Younge, PhD Photos by Courtney Stapleton ISSUE #16, June/July 2002 - April 20 was the big day for CU triathletes. Last September, 51 buffs started training for this day and the race of their lives: the National Collegiate Championships in Memphis, TN. The big journey began early in the week: Tuesday afternoon the athletes loaded their bikes into trailers; Wednesday … [Read more...] about CU Buffaloes Take Back National Championships