June 29, 2002 (Loveland, CO) - In the second year of its inception, the Loveland Lake to Lake Triathlon provided a superb event that will surely gain a popular following in years to come. The 1.5K swim / 29.5-mile bike / 10K run was staged at Loveland High School on the shores of Lake Loveland and race director Peggy Shockley had the details organized with precision, right down … [Read more...] about 2002 Loveland Lake to Lake Triathlon
2002 Cheyenne Mountain Sprint Triathlon
ISSUE #17, August/September 2002 - In the midst of a thirsty summer in the state, the lush Country Club of Colorado played host to an oasis of speed at the Cheyenne Mountain Sprint Triathlon on June 23. Designated the Rocky Mountain regional sprint championship, the race offered a $2,000 prize purse. And its location in the backyard of the Olympic training center attracted … [Read more...] about 2002 Cheyenne Mountain Sprint Triathlon
Multisport Innovation
The sport of triathlon was born from a spirit of innovation. In the early days, the first triathletes were single sport athletes that sought out ways to create a more challenging test of their fitness. Whether spicing up a run workout with a swim across a body of water or adding in a bike to the top of the steepest nearby hill, the first triathlons had little in common other … [Read more...] about Multisport Innovation
A Sunday at the Rez
Meeker and Dittrich Dominate Inaugural 5430 Triathlon By Adam Hodges ISSUE #13, October/November 2001 -- Altitude. Mixed with 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking, and 26.2 miles of running. As if that combination isn't tough enough in its own right. Add in heat. And a little wind. And did I mention heat? On August 26th, 2001, in Boulder, at 5,430 feet above sea … [Read more...] about A Sunday at the Rez
Microsupreme XT Provides Precursor to Main Event
By Adam Hodges ISSUE #12, August/September 2001 - Earlier Sunday morning, while the XTERRA competitors enjoyed a rare chance to sleep in before their 10:30 start time, the sprint distance Microsupreme XT took place as a precursor to the main event at the Keystone XTERRA Festival. When I first saw the name of this race, I began pondering the meaning of the initials 'XT'. An … [Read more...] about Microsupreme XT Provides Precursor to Main Event