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
Reporting by Adam Hodges
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
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
XTERRA Keystone Hosts Tough Competition on Tough Course
July 2001 - Keystone, Colorado By Adam Hodges ISSUE #12, August/September 2001 - High and dry in the Rockies, athletes meted out strong doses of competition and suffered at the hands of arguably the most challenging XTERRA course on the circuit. One might expect the altitude to lessen its grip on the locals, but Colorado athletes hurt just as much as the lowlanders at the … [Read more...] about XTERRA Keystone Hosts Tough Competition on Tough Course
Interview with Bettina Younge, Head Coach of the 2001 CU
Triathlon Team Interview by Adam Hodges ISSUE #10, April/May 2001 - First off, could you talk a bit about your background in multisport--I see on your coaching resume that you raced as a professional cyclist and competed in swimming, cycling, cross country and track in college. Where did you go to school and did your interest in triathlons stem from a background in the … [Read more...] about Interview with Bettina Younge, Head Coach of the 2001 CU