Popularity: 14% [?]

TriHive caught up with Dave Nicholas, senior VP of TEAM Unlimited (aka - XTERRA Triathlon). Dave tells us about the new Winter Worlds race that will break ground on March 8-9 at Snow Basin Ski Resort. Check out www.XterraPlanet.com for more details about the event. See below for our interview with Dave.

Explain Team Unlimited’s ownership of XTERRA.

XTERRA is wholey owned by TEAM Unlimited.

Who is TEAM Unlimited?

TEAM LImited came from two companies; Event Marketing and the Kiely Company. Event marketing was our original event production company that started in 1990. Kiely Company was Tom Kiely’s marketing company. We split Event Marketing into TV production and event production but it became to cumbersome and now everything falls under TEAM Unlimited. Much better.

How/why did TEAM Unlimited started XTERRA?

We had become a fairly major player in mountain bike racing. We were also at the head of the ocean sports field with about half a dozen top competitions. We saw the blend of mountain biking and swimming and running into this newer sport called triathlon. So it made perfect sense to combine what we did into one multi discipline event.

Why winter triathlon?

It was a natural extension of XTERRA. And XTERRA is not winter triathlon. XTERRA is 4 disciplines rather than 3 and only two of our disciplines are the same as winter tri.

How does it differ from the USAT winter series?

At this point it is not a series, it is one race. As stated we do snow running and biking (the same) but we do back country skiing rather than cross country and we have snow show included.

How did you come up with the events in the race?

Winter tri is a heavy on equipment sport. We did not think that running and biking were true winter sports. How many times have you been cycling on packed snow? We thought that snow shoe running was more valid than just running on packed snow for a winter event. We also felt that back country skiing was more valid for multi-sport than was cross country of skate skiing. So If you are bringing all this equipment to do a winter tri- it isn’t that much more difficult to bring snow shoes.

Why winter worlds at Snow Basin?

We have worked with Snowbasin on our Mountain Champs in the summer. They are very professional and skilled folks. There is a good relationship with them and the State of Utah. Frankly it was a no brainer. Why re-invent the wheel. We have a world class resort, we have world class people to work with.

Will Winter Worlds be like the summer event (points series events leading to regionals. Regionals to worlds?) If so, what other events are there?

Too early to tell. We do have interest from several other resorts in the US and from some in Europe.

Who are the athletes that will be racing? Are you aiming for the triathlon crowd, or the Nordic skiing crowd, or the snowshoeing crowd?

All of the above. We surveyed our athletes and found that almost 70% are avid skiers. We also know that many of our top pro’s compete in winter triathlon and/or snow shoe racing. I’m not sure the nordic crowd will compete, but we welcome them to try something a bit more on the edge. Hah, no pun intended, but they will need hard edges on their ski’s to be safe on some of the downhills.

Anything else we should know?

We really do not see ourselves as rebels or counter triathlon. So we are not saying winter tri or nordic or cross country aren’t terrific sports. XTERRA created its own sport by being more fun, less pressure and a bit more testy than on-the-road triathlon. Our athletes don’t mind getting dirty or the occasional crash and burn. We felt that the winter crowd - being essentially the same as our summer folks - would like something similar. So we did some research, asked questions, learned a lot and came up with this format. Time will tell if we did it right or not.

Thanks for your time, Dave!

Popularity: 18% [?]

Registration for the annual Lions Club Spudman Triathlon opens on Monday, January 7, 2008 at noon (Mountain Time). The ‘08 race will take place on July 26, 2008. Visit http://burleylions.org/spudman.html for more information.

Popularity: 47% [?]

The top 10 reasons why everyone is doing the Scofield Tri in 08

1. Voted “Best Triathlon” 2 years running by TriHive readers

2. VIP Package Register Now (regular registration opens Apr. 19^th)

Let the Scofield Triathlon treat you like royalty this year with:

• First opportunity to register for the race and campsites
• All pasta party, BBQ & drink tickets included
• Limited edition Scofield Triathlon race jersey by Blackbottoms
• Campsite in the state park
  • Or $25 off when registering
• Exclusive course preview with tips and tricks by the course designer, and former National Triathlon Champion, Marcel Vifian
• Scofield Triathlon Water bottle
• Scofield Triathlon Bumper sticker
• And many more……

3. NEW Ultimate Course

Do you want more than an Olympic distance but not ready, or are training for an Ironman? This is a unique and perfect challenge!

• A distinctive course designed by former National Triathlon Champion Marcel Vifian
• 1.75 mile point-to-point swim
• 37 mile bike (with an altitude gain of 1500 feet)
• 10 mile run
• More details

4. USAT Sanctioned (new this year!)

Race knowing that our event is being managed and insured by the standards of the governing body of our sport

5. Excellent Triathlon Venue

· Scofield is becoming Utah’s first “tri friendly” reservoir with a proposed buoyed-off open water swim area

· Other triathlete specific amenities arriving in 2008.

· Don’t just come to Scofield July 19^th, come as often as you can and join other triathletes in weekend training sessions

6. Superb Course

• Designed & endorsed by former National Triathlon Champion Marcel Vifian
• Sprint course is mostly flat (great for beginners)
• Olympic & Ultimate course provide challenging elevation changes for the most experienced triathletes
• The nation’s highest on-road triathlon at 9415 feet
• Utah’s only triathlon held on a national scenic byway www.byways.org

7. Family Friendly

• One of the best spectator friendly venues in triathlon
• 3^rd annual kids’ Splash-Pedal-Dash
• 400 race cap = small friendly environment

8. Great Party

Sit back and enjoy the finish line party complete with:

• Live band
• BBQ

9. Close Destination

• Only 1.5 hours from Salt Lake

(45 minutes off of I-15 on highway 6 towards Price)

10. Terrific Recreation

• Make a weekend out of it www.castlecountry.com
• 2 state parks at your fingertips
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Swimming
• The options are limitless……

For more details go to www.scofieldtriathlon.com or simply Register Now!

Merry Christmas

Burke, Justin, Jordan

Popularity: 7% [?]

USA Triathlon 2008 Club National Championship and the USAT Halfmax National Championship (Long Course Championship) are headed to Las Vegas.

The races – taking place in Boulder City, just outside of Las Vegas – are slated for October 18th and are the result of an exciting new three-way partnership between USA Triathlon, BBSC Endurance Sports and Ultramax Events.

“We are very proud and excited to host not only the Club Championship again this year, but the huge addition of the USAT Halfmax National Championship Triathlon,” said Brogg Sterrett, owner and race director for BBSC. “With this addition, we expect to see some of the best talent from around the country taking part on this great course. We have so much in store we can hardly wait another 10 months.”

The day of racing includes three distances: a 750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run sprint race, a 1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run intermediate race, and a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run long course race. Members of registered USAT clubs can earn points toward the Club National Championship by competing in any of the three races.

“This format allows clubs to get all their members involved, from the newbies to the experienced long course athletes,” said USAT National Events Director Jeff Dyrek. “They can all play a part in earning points for their club toward the National Championship.”

The Halfmax National Championship is entering it’s third year and is supported by nearly twenty qualifying events that span the nation. The Halfmax Championship will feature a minimum of 10 slots per age group for Team USAT and the 2009 Long Course Triathlon World Championship. Beginning in 2008, only qualifying athletes will be eligible to compete for the coveted World Championship Slots. Visit www.halfmaxchampionship.com for a complete listing of qualifying events, options and guidelines.

“We are extremely proud and pleased to partner with BBSC Endurance Sports. The new union and move to Las Vegas will exalt the Halfmax Championship concept to the next level,” said Mark Livesay Director of Ultramax Events. “This expansion will amplify the attention surrounding this entirely age-group athlete focused Championship.”

The event will feature live remote cameras strategically placed throughout the course that enable anyone to log onto bbscendurancesports.com to watch their families and friends compete. A roaming film crew will also be capturing the action.

A two-day exposition that includes music, food, and exhibitors from some of triathlon’s most respected names is on the weekend agenda as is an Aquabike (swim, bike) competition.

The 2006 Club Nationals at PumpkinMan had approximately 1,000 athletes registered, making it the largest USAT Club Nationals to date. This year, with the addition of the Halfmax Championship, the numbers are expected to quickly jump to the limit of 1,500 athletes.

All triathlon clubs can also book free space at the expo. Contact race@bbscendurancesports.com for more information.

BBSC Endurance Sports and Ultramax Events are multi-sport race management teams dedicated to organizing, promoting and growing triathlons in Missouri, Nevada and Utah. For more information go to www.bbscendurancesports.com and www.halfmaxchampionship.com.

Popularity: 22% [?]

Nevada

APRIL
April 12, 2008
Iron Girl Lake Las Vegas Womens Triathlon
http://www.sunsetracing.com/irongirl.html
Sprint & Olympic Distances

April 19, 2008
RAGE Triathlon
www.BBSCEnduranceSports.com
Distance Determined By Age

April 27, 2008
Lowery’s Multigenerational Spring Youth Triathlon
www.lowerysmultisport.com
Sprint, Olympic & Half Iron (70.3) Distances

JUNE
June 7, 2008
Diamond Kid Junior Triathlon
www.diamondkid.com

June 7, 2008
Splash and Dash #1
http://www.lowerysmultisport.com/splash_dash.html
Swim 1000 yards, Run 3 Miles, Swim 500 Yards

June 28, 2008
Splash and Dash #2
http://www.lowerysmultisport.com/splash_dash.html
Swim 1000 yards, Run 3 Miles, Swim 500 Yards

JULY
July 26, 2008
Splash and Dash #3
http://www.lowerysmultisport.com/splash_dash.html
Swim 1000 yards, Run 3 Miles, Swim 500 Yards

AUGUST
August 16, 2008
Splash and Dash #4
http://www.lowerysmultisport.com/splash_dash.html
Swim 1000 yards, Run 3 Miles, Swim 500 Yards

August 30, 2008
Lake Las Vegas Triathlon
www.sunsetracing.com
Sprint & Olympic Distances

SEPTEMBER
September 13, 2008
Desert Dash Youth Triathlon
www.lowerysmultisport.com
Sprint, Olympic & Half Iron (70.3) Distances

September 28, 2008
Las Vegas Triathlon
www.mountainmanevents.com
Sprint, Olympic & Half Iron (70.3) Distances

OCTOBER
October 18, 2008
Land Rover Pumpkinman Triathlon
www.BBSCEnduranceSports.com
Sprint, Olympic & Half Iron (70.3) Distances

NOVEMBER
November 09, 2008
Nevada Silverman Triathlon
www.SilvermanNV.com
Iron & Half Iron (70.3) Distances

Popularity: 29% [?]

Salt Lake Running Company in Salt Lake City was recently recognized as one of “The 50 Best Running Stores in America” by two leading trade and consumer publications. They are the only running store in Utah to be recognized.

Salt Lake Running Company took its place among the country’s elite retailers following an extensive nomination and review process. Specialty stores from around the country received nominations and a panel of industry experts recognized Salt Lake Running Company for its outstanding service, product, knowledge and merchandising. The nominations were judged on 20 different aspects of retailing, including environment and community involvement. For more information on The Running Event or The 50 Best Running Stores in America awards, contact Michael Jacobsen, Formula4 Media, at mjacobsen@formula4media.com or call 201-612-6601.

The Salt Lake Running Co. has been keeping Utah’s runners happy and running since 1995. Their staff, products, programs and customer support are all about running. The experienced staff is comprised of some of the most enthusiastic and accomplished runners around. Owner Guy Perry has assembled a team of exemplary employees who are knowledgeable about anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and nutrition. In addition to providing expert recommendations on products and injury prevention Salt Lake Running Company offers nutrition seminars, strength training seminars, and training programs.

Salt Lake Running Company carries running shoes, socks, insoles, and apparel for all seasons, nutritional supplements, gels, hydration equipment, running books and more. They also provide a biomechanical analysis to help keep runners running. They have experience in coaching, training and retail. Because they’re all runners, they participate regularly in local races.

Because Salt Lake Running Company believes that Utah is an incredible place to live a running lifestyle, they sponsor several races and fun runs each year, including the competitive USATF road racing circuit and the relaxed and non-competitive Sports AM running events, as well as the Tri Utah Triathlons. Because they’re interested in supporting young runners provide special services for the local high school teams.

Salt Lake Running Company has two locations: Salt Lake City 3142 S. Highland Dr.: Local: 801-484-9144 Toll Free: 866-899-9144 and the newly added Salt Lake Running and Multisport, located at 1132 E. Draper Pkwy (12300 S), Draper, Utah 801-676-0844. More information is available at www.saltlakerunningco.com. Salt Lake Running & in Draper, Utah is dedicated to running and other lifestyle sports including swimming, triathlon, and yoga, and other products that will help their customers live and maintain an active lifestyle.

ABOUT THE TEAM: http://www.saltlakerunningco.com/staff.htm

Guy Perry:

Nevada and Utah State Track Champion: 800m, 1600m, 3200m, Medley Relay.
1988 National Jr. Olympic X-C Bronze Medalist.5000 meters.
Member of the 1989 USA Jr. Track Team.3000m Steeplechase.
Big Sky Conference Champion
Graduate of Weber State University
BA Economics, BA Psychology, Minor in coaching.
Cancer survivor, coach, husband, father…..SHOE GEEK!

Debbie Perry

Former high school and collegiate distance runner.

Big Sky Conference Champion in 3000m.

Ranked #1 in 2005 35-39 age group USA Triathlon National Rankings.

B.S. in Physics Teaching from Weber State University.

Certified Sports Nutrition Advisor (CSNA),

Certified USA Triathlon Coach,

Certified Colgan Power Program Trainer

Travis Hildebrand

Master of Business Administration, U of U
B.S. - Exercise and Sport Science, U of U
ASEP National Coaching Certification

Mountain West Conference Champion: 5000m Indoor and 10,000m Outdoor Track

8+ years customer service experience with SLRC

Mike Evans
B.S. - Exercise and Sport Science, U of U
NSCA - CSCS Certification

U of U and BYU Track and Cross Country Team
7+ years customer service experience with SLRC

Rhielle Whetten

B.S. Athletic Training, U of U, in progress

UVSC Track and Cross Country Team
3+ years working in Specialty Running Stores

Popularity: 14% [?]

FEBRUARY
February 9, 2008
Nampa Recreation Indoor Triathlon
www.nampaparksandrecreation.org
Sprint

MARCH
March 28, 2008
Snake River Sprint Tri
Website
Sprint

MAY
May 24, 2008
Triathlon at Rigby Lake
Website
Olympic & Sprint Distances

JUNE
June 1, 2008
Boise 70.3
www.Ironman.com
70.3 (Half Iron)

June 7, 2008
VikingMan Triathlon
www.VikingMan.org
Half Iron (70.3)

June 21, 2008
Redfish Racing Triathlons
www.RacingForRecoveryHalf.com
Sprint & Olympic Distances

June 22, 2008
Ironman Coeur dAlene
www.IronmanCDA.com
Ironman

JULY
July 6, 2008
Race the River Triathlon
http://www.racetheriver.com/
Sprint Distance

July 19, 2008
Hayden Women’s Sprint Triathlon
http://www.verticalearth.com/
Sprint Distance

July 26, 2008
Burley Lion’s Spudman Triathlon
http://burleylions.org/spudman.html
Olympic Distance

AUGUST
August 9, 2008
Emmetts “Most Excellent” Triathlon
www.emmetttri.com
Sprint & Olympic Distances

August 16, 2008
Rush Triathlon
www.RushTriathlon.com
Sprint & Olympic Distances

August 16, 2008
Hayden View Triathlon
Website
Sprint Distance

Popularity: 25% [?]

If you are like me, you dread leaving the pool smelling like chlorine for the rest of the day. When going to bed after a night time swim my wife will often comment about how I smell like the pool. I wish it were the smell of a Calvin Klein fragrance, however, swimmers are often stuck with the chemical smell for at least a few showers. This is not all! My skin is always dry as a bone after leaving the pool. I’m often itchy and irritable from head to toe because of the chlorine (and whatever else is going into the pool).

TriSwim products have solved these problems for me. Since July, I’ve used TriSwim’s body wash, shampoo, conditioner and lotion. These products are designed to relieve the swimmer’s body from the brutal chlorine and replace the chlorine smell with a mild citrus scent.

I highly recommend the products. The days of walking around smelling like chlorine are gone, and I feel like I’m proactively taking care of my body’s exterior. No longer do I smell like the pool and my hair doesn’t feel dead. And best of all, my skin isn’t irritable whenever I stretch, or turn to the side (i.e. any movement). This stuff does its job. I used the four products religiously, and my body has been much happier since.

The days of the public pool damaging my exterior are gone. If you face the same dilemmas I did, give TriSwim a shot. The shampoo, body wash and lotion retail for $10.99. The conditioner retails for 13.95. Visit TriSwim online at www.Tri-Swim.com for retailers.

Popularity: 20% [?]

Utah

FEBRUARY
Battle at Soldier Hollow Winter Triathlon
23 February 2008
www.bashwintertri.com
6km Run, 15km Bike, 10km Nordic Ski

MARCH
Blue Mountain Canyonlands
Triathlon
March 1, 2008
www.monticelloutah.org/bmct/
bmctinfo.html
Winter Triathlon (XC Ski, Bike, Run)

XTERRA Winter World Championships
March 8, 2008
www.XTERRAPLANET.com
Winter Triathlon (Run, Bike, XC Ski)

Timp Tri Club Ice Breaker Triathlon
March 29, 2008
www.timptriclub.com
Sprint & Kids Distance

APRIL
SigEp Balanced Man Triathlon
April 12, 2008
Website
Sprint Distance

SHAC Beginner
April 19, 2008
www.kanabtri.com
Sprint Distance

Telos Timp Tri
April 26, 2008
www.t3triathlon.com
Sprint Distance

4th Street Clinic Triathlon
April 26, 2008
http://4thstreettri.blogspot.com
Off Road Sprint Distance

MAY
Buffalo Duathlon
May 3, 2008
http://www.hesscancer.org/page3.html
Sprint & Long Course

SG Triathlon
May 10, 2008
www.BBSCEnduranceSports.com
Olympic & Sprint Distances

Woman of Steel Triathlon
May 17, 2008
www.TriUtah.com
Sprint Distance

Sunrise Duathlon
May 24, 2008
http://www.hesscancer.org/page3.html
Sprint Distance

Unicycle Utah Mini-Triathlon
May 31, 2008
http://unicycleutah.tripod.com/id2.html
Sprint Distance

Shark Attack Triathlon
May 31, 2008
www.Desert-Sharks.com
Sprint

JUNE
Salem Spring Triathlon
June 7, 2008
www.RaceTri.com
Sprint Distance

Battle At Midway
June 14, 2008
www.BAMTriathlon.com
Olympic Distance

BAM-X Offroad Duathlon & Doggie Dooathlon
June 15, 2008
www.BAMTriathlon.com
Olympic Distance

Pleasant Grove Tri
June 14, 2008
http://www.pgtri.com/
Sprint Distance

Utah Summer Games Triathlon
June 14, 2008
www.BBSCEnduranceSports.com
Olympic & Sprint Distances

Cache Valley Triathlon
June 21, 2008
www.TriUtah.com
Olympic & Sprint Distances

Provo Triathlon
June 21, 2008
www.ProvoTri.com
Olympic & Sprint Distances

Dinoland Triathlon
June 28, 2008
www.dinotri.com
Olympic & Sprint Distances

San Rafael Classic Triathlon
June 28, 2008
www.SanRafaelClassic.com
Sprint Distance

JULY
Echo Triathlon
July 12, 2008
www.TriUtah.com
Olympic & Sprint Distances

Cache Valley Super Sprint Triathlon
July 12, 2008
www.cvsst.org
Sprint Triathlon

Scofield Triathlon
July 19, 2008
www.ScofieldTriathlon.com
Long Course, Olympic & Sprint Distances

Hillman Triathlon
July 26, 2008
http://hillmantriathlon.info/
Sprint Distance

AUGUST
Utah Half
August 9, 2008
www.RaceTri.com
Half Iron Distance

XTERRA Mountain Championship
August 16, 2008
www.XterraPlanet.com
Olympic & Sprint Distances (apx.)

Jordanelle Triathlon
August 23, 2008
www.TriUtah.com
Olympic & Sprint Distances

SEPTEMBER
Alta Canyon Pool Triathlon
September 6, 2008
www.sandy.utah.gov
Sprint Distance

Bear Lake Brawl
September 6, 2008
www.GoldMedalRacing.com
Olympic & Sprint Distance

Camp Yuba Triathlon
September 13, 2008
www.RaceTri.com
Olympic & Sprint Distances

Ogden Valley Triathlon
September 13, 2008
www.TriUtah.com
Olympic & Sprint Distances

Kokopelli Triathlon
September 20, 2008
www.BBSCEnduranceSports.com
Olympic & Sprint Distances

OCTOBER
Powell 3 Triathlon
October 18, 2008
www.GoldMedalRacing.com
Olympic & Sprint Distances

NOVEMBER
Telos Turkey Tri
November 1, 2008
www.T3Triathlon.com
Sprint Distance

Popularity: 84% [?]