This is my editors note from the January 2006 issue. I thought I’d put it somewhere….so here it is.

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A New Adventure Begins

This is how my wife Glenna and I felt as we discussed creating a news source covering Utah triathlon. I have always had a strong desire to serve the Utah triathlon community. Figuring out how to do it within our means was another story. Glenna is very practical or dare I say risk adverse. With a little persuasion Glenna had agreed to support this venture. I have to admit though, putting up my 2006 tri budget as capital played a huge role in my sales job.

Since the birth of our first child, Kennedy in September I knew adjustments had to be made in my life. No more spontaneous bike rides right after work and morning swims would have to be done with discretion. The lunch time run would continue and has become my staple. My late evening hours were going to waste. Since Kennedy’s birth I’ve eagerly awaited my wife to finish the final feeding. It was to late to workout but to early to be completely unproductive. This is where the Tri Hive came in.

Trying to tackle every aspect of the Tri Hive has been quite the challenge. I have gone from copy writer, to copy editor, to web designer to sales person. There have been individuals and businesses offering services and support for ad space, which we are truly grateful for. The Tri Hive would not have happened with out the support of many people.

Many of you have already seen what the Tri Hive is doing via our web presence, www.TriHive.com. The inception has seen a lot of my personal hack jobs, including the web site. I expect the web site to “tidy up” as more resources become available. Ultimately though, our vision has been to create a hard copy that readers could haul around or pass off to a friend. There are a few reasons I felt this way. For one, print advertising typically has more value and a stronger track record then internet advertising. I did not want to create a web site cluttered with ads, bombarding readers with flashy images they would tire of. Secondly, I wanted to be sure the message of the Tri Hive made it into every triathlon home in Utah and abroad. This is why we have made the newspaper a free subscription. We hope to continue with this format as long as advertisers make it possible. This newspaper may sit around your coffee table until the next issue, offering a perspective of one of Utah’s fastest growing sports to everyone entering your sphere.

One of the most important components to the newspaper is our advertisers. I beg you to support the stores that make Utah triathlon possible. Often times we shop at an unsupportive box store, searching for a bargain. Without the businesses that support triathlon there would be no organized triathlon in Utah. Remember that they are the ones who keep race fees down, put food on the run course and make your overall triathlon experience a great one.

I welcome your feedback and hope to meet you on Utah’s triathlon circuit.

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