en-US Tue, 22 May 2012 07:36:13 GMT Tue, 22 May 2012 07:36:13 GMT News Feed - Really Simple Syndicator 1.0 http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/052112-Monday-Notebook.aspx It was an incredibly busy weekend on the non-drafting elite scene with five major races on the domestic calendar, as well as the second-ever ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships held in the United States. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/052112-Monday-Notebook.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051912-Cross-Worlds-Recap.aspx Americans combined for 18 off-road triathlon world championship titles — and 50 overall medals — Saturday at the second ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships, held in conjunction with the XTERRA Southeast Championships, at Oak Mountain State Park. Sat, 19 May 2012 17:50:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051912-Cross-Worlds-Recap.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051712-Universal-Sports.aspx Fans will witness the drama surrounding the inaugural ITU World Triathlon San Diego when Universal Sports Network debuts its television coverage of the event, which served as the final automatic qualifier for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team, this weekend. Thu, 17 May 2012 09:56:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051712-Universal-Sports.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051712-Complete-Tri-Guide.aspx USA Triathlon, the National Governing Body for triathlon in the United States, has compiled the authoritative advice from the sport’s top athletes and coaches that can take multisport competitors’ race results to the next level in its first-ever book, “Complete Triathlon Guide.” Thu, 17 May 2012 09:08:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051712-Complete-Tri-Guide.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051712-aac-call-for-nominations.aspx USA Triathlon Athletes’ Advisory Council and Athlete Director 2012 Call for Nominations There are two (2) seats up for election on the USAT Athletes’ Advisory Council (AAC) and two (2) Athlete Director seats up for election on the USAT Board of Directors. Athlete Directors automatically serve as members of the AAC. In addition, the USOC AAC Representative position is also up for election. USAT AAC and Athlete Director terms are for two (2) years, from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014. The USOC AAC Representative term is four (4) years. A candidate may apply to be on the ballot for the Athlete Director position, a USAT AAC position, or both, but will be elected to only one USAT position. In addition, a qualified athlete may also apply and be elected to the USOC AAC. http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051712-aac-call-for-nominations.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051612-Endurance-Films-race-team.aspx Endurance Films, USA Triathon’s official video production supplier, is seeking to expand the roster of its racing team. The Endurance Films Racing Team debuted at the 2011 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship and is comprised of age-group triathletes who are competitive and epitomize the multisport community spirit. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051612-Endurance-Films-race-team.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051612-cross-triathlon-worlds-preview.aspx Twenty-two elites, 240 age group athletes and seven juniors will represent Team USA on Saturday at the second ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships in Pelham, Ala., held in conjunction with the XTERRA Southeast Championships. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051612-cross-triathlon-worlds-preview.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051512-haskins-TP.aspx It is not easy to win the St. Anthony’s Triathlon, which is one of the most competitive non-drafting international-distance races on the professional circuit. It’s even harder to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team in triathlon. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Matt Fitzgerald/Training Peaks http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051512-haskins-TP.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051212-age-group-recap.aspx More than 2,000 age group athletes representing 42 U.S. states and 16 countries took to the sea, streets and sidewalks of Mission Beach on Saturday at the ITU World Triathlon San Diego. Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051212-age-group-recap.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051212-men-san-diego.aspx In an emotional and dramatic finish, Hunter Kemper and Manuel Huerta ran to spots on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team with fifth- and ninth-place finishes, respectively, Saturday at the ITU World Triathlon San Diego. Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051212-men-san-diego.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051112-Hall-of-Fame.aspx Three of triathlon’s Big Four, two key contributors and a top age-grouper were formally inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame on Thursday at the Bahia Resort Hotel. http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051112-Hall-of-Fame.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051112-san-diego-women.aspx Laura Bennett claimed the third and final spot on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team with a third-place finish Friday at the inaugural ITU World Triathlon San Diego. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051112-san-diego-women.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051012-elite-athlete-qa.aspx In advance of ITU World Triathlon San Diego, USA Triathlon caught up with several of the elite athletes who will be toeing the line May 11 and 12. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/051012-elite-athlete-qa.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/050912-san-diego-late-registration.aspx After closing online registration on Monday, the ITU World Triathlon San Diego is pleased to announce that – due to a small number of sponsor-allocated slots for the age-group races being returned, and a recent decision by event organizers to expand the transition area – it is now offering last-minute registration at packet pick-up only. This is limited to in-person payment on Thursday from 1-6 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. with cash, check or credit card. Online registration is officially closed and will not re-open. http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/050912-san-diego-late-registration.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/050712-Monday-Notebook.aspx While the focus of the multisport world will shift to the ITU World Triathlon San Diego later this week, U.S. triathletes opened the month of May by logging podium finishes across a number of distances over what was one of the busiest racing weekends of 2012 to date. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:18:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/050712-Monday-Notebook.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/050312-San-Diego-Preview.aspx With Olympic dreams on the line, 17 of the United States’ top triathletes will square off against a top-notch international field May 11-12 at the inaugural ITU World Triathlon San Diego, which serves as the second and final automatic qualifier for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team. Thu, 03 May 2012 08:07:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/050312-San-Diego-Preview.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/050212-splash-dash.aspx USA Triathlon is pleased to announce that 30 events from across the United States have been selected to form the inaugural USA Triathlon Youth Splash & Dash Aquathlon Series in 2012. Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/5/050212-splash-dash.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/043012-membership-site-down.aspx USA Triathlon is experiencing an issue with its online database, which is preventing members from logging in to usatriathlon.org and the membership site. Our IT department is working to resolve this problem. We appreciate your patience and will update this message when the system is available again. http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/043012-membership-site-down.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/043012-big-question.aspx Select responses will be published in the Summer 2012 issue of USA Triathlon magazine. The magazine is scheduled to hit members' mailboxes in mid-July. http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/043012-big-question.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042812-duathlon-nationals-results.aspx Nearly 600 athletes competed Saturday at USA Triathlon's 2012 Duathlon National Championship, presented by TriSports.com. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042812-duathlon-nationals-results.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042712-world-champ-patty-peoples.aspx Patty Peoples first got her taste of multisport back in the early 1980s and since has reached the pinnacle of age-group competition with titles at USA Triathlon’s Duathlon Nationals and the ITU Short Course Duathlon World Championship. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042712-world-champ-patty-peoples.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042712-du-nationals-fun-run.aspx USA Triathlon hosted a Kids Fun Run Friday as part of the 2012 Duathlon National Championship as a way to give back to the community. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042712-du-nationals-fun-run.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042412-duathlon-preview-2.aspx Fourteen defending national champions and five duathletes of the year highlight a field of nearly 600 athletes set to compete Saturday in Tucson/Oro Valley, Ariz., at the 2012 USA Triathlon Duathlon National Championship, presented by Trisports.com. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042412-duathlon-preview-2.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042112-Collegiate-Recap.aspx Stanford sophomore Marissa Ferrante and UC Irvine graduate student Dustin McLarty outlasted nearly 1,300 competitors to take the overall titles at Saturday’s USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championship at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:06:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042112-Collegiate-Recap.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042112-Collegiate-Results.aspx Stanford sophomore Marissa Ferrante and UC Irvine graduate student Dustin McLarty outlasted nearly 1,300 competitors to take the overall titles at Saturday’s USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championship at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042112-Collegiate-Results.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042012-roi-calculator.aspx How much does a USA Triathlon annual membership save you? Use our ROI (return on investment) calculator to find out. http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042012-roi-calculator.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042012-prerace-collegiates.aspx USA Triathlon's Collegiate National Championship is a unique event, allowing athletes to pursue both individual and team titles while connecting with other clubs and having a little fun. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/042012-prerace-collegiates.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/041812-QA-jarrod-shoemaker.aspx 2012 National Team member and 2008 Olympian Jarrod Shoemaker finished in the top ten at the ITU World Triathlon Series season opener in Sydney, and shares with USA Triathlon how he is preparing for the rest of the season. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/041812-QA-jarrod-shoemaker.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/041712-collegiate-fundraisers.aspx Collegiate athletes are making their way to Tuscaloosa, Ala., for the 2012 USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championship and in order to travel to the event as a team, clubs find unique ways to fund their trips. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/041712-collegiate-fundraisers.aspx http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/041612-Collegiate-Nationals.aspx With 11 combined men’s and women’s top-10 finishers returning from last year and a talented crop of newcomers in the field, Saturday’s 2012 USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championship in Tuscaloosa, Ala., is expected to be one of the most competitive editions of the event in recent memory. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:21:00 GMT http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/articles/2012/4/041612-Collegiate-Nationals.aspx