The more things change, the more they stay the same.
The old adage “the more things change, the more they stay the same” will hold true for TriHive in ’08. After two great years of keeping Utah’s triathletes informed, we’ve decided to make a few changes for the future.
The first change, and most noticeable to readers will be our quarterly distribution. No longer will we publish seven issues a year. Resources are limited in creating TriHive, and the six back-to-back summer issues is an incredibly tough order to fulfill, especially when you weigh the work involved against the benefits. Don’t get me wrong, I love you guys! However, the extra breathing room between issues will be welcome, especially as I try to have a tri life of my own.
Second on the plate of changes is our increased distribution. We’ll now cover triathlon in the mountain west. This means Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. And, TriHive will be distributed in bike shops, running shops and swimming shops in these regional states. This will create more opportunities for more writers and more exposure to regional races.
The regional expansion was a “no brainer,” as we’ve covered regional events since our inaugural year. The annual exodus of Utah triathletes leaving the Beehive State to Burley, Idaho cannot be ignored. Silverman Triathlon’s Frank Lowery quickly became friends with TriHive and we offered unique Web coverage of the Silverman ’06 event. In ’07 BBSC Endurance Sports joined the Utah tri scene and TriHive became more aware of its Nevada events. Throw Vikingman and the new Boise 70.3 into the mix. There’s no doubt Utah triathletes will support these events. Add the sparse Wyoming events in for good measure.
I’m sure you’re well aware of all of the events that have invaded our region. You’re likely to have already registered for a race or two out of state. It’s time to share the TriHive love with our neighbors!
We welcome stories from our neighboring states, and look forward to sharing triathlon with you. For Utahn’s, things will likely feel the same. However, more is changing.
Yours in Tri,
Alex McKinley
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