Wane, Walker Claim Victories March 21, 2009 (Lake Havasu City, AZ) – En route to the upcoming Collegiate National Championships in Lubbock, Texas, a strong CU squad used their spring break to hone their racing skills. The team made a clean sweep of the Collegiate Mountain Conference Championships at Lake Havasu, winning the men and women’s individual titles, the men and … [Read more...] about CU Dominates Collegiate Mountain Conference Championships
Reporting by Adam Hodges
Five Thousand Feet Above Sea Level
Boulder's 5430 Triathlon ISSUE #18, October/November 2002 - In its second incarnation, the 5430 Triathlon seems to have found its winning formula, with the addition of a half-iron race and a new loop bike course designed with input from Dave Scott. A total of 450 athletes competed, including 130 in the full iron-distance race, 200 in the half, and 34 relay teams. The full … [Read more...] about Five Thousand Feet Above Sea Level
2002 Saturn Sprint Triathlon at Palmer Lake
By Adam Hodges ISSUE #17, August/September 2002 - Low water levels in Palmer Lake, nor a start over a half hour behind schedule couldn't keep a field of eager athletes from attacking the brand new course of the triathlon formerly held in Monument. Now staged at the scenic Palmer Lake with a 400m swim / 15.5 mile bike / 5K run, the shallow, mud-bottom fishing lake that thrives … [Read more...] about 2002 Saturn Sprint Triathlon at Palmer Lake
Retooling Triathlon’s Competitive System
Somewhere in the evolution of the sport, age-group classifications were formed. Age-group categories are a common way to divide up the ranks of competing athletes. Such a system can be seen operating successfully in youth sports from swimming to little league baseball. And on the other end of the age spectrum, categories for masters - usually athletes still competing in their … [Read more...] about Retooling Triathlon’s Competitive System
Athlete Profile: Curt Chesney
Interview by Adam Hodges Boulder triathlete Curt Chesney is becoming known as one of Colorado's top amateurs. Since his first triathlon in Longmont in 1999, Chesney has been a member of five national teams and received three All-American honors. Chesney comes from a professional cycling background, where he started racing for the Boccacio team in Europe at age 19. After 11 … [Read more...] about Athlete Profile: Curt Chesney