All-Expressway Bike Route for the 2008 Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore

Participants of this year’s Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore (September 7th, 2008), will again make history as for the first time ever in Singapore, an all-expressway bike route will be introduced for the exciting Ironman 70.3 event; the biggest such race in Asia.

The inaugural Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore race also set a precedent in being the first triathlon ever to receive approval for part of the bike route to be held on a local expressway by local authorities. This year organisers have worked even harder and authorities are allowing the 2008 Aviva Ironman 70.3 to be the first-ever sporting event to take the competitors from one end of the island to the other, with the scenic bike route spanning the island via freeways from the East Coast Park Way to Pasir Panjang, passing iconic landmarks like the new Singapore Flyer, the Esplanade and the famous Marina Bay cityscape, towering skyscrapers in the business district, Vivocity Mall, Sentosa Island and Mount Faber.

Another major change for this year’s Aviva Ironman 70.3 race includes a new start/end point at Playground @ Big Splash on the East Coast, and that means just one transition – a welcome change for competitors and spectators alike and allowing organiser, Hi-Tri Singapore to subtly reshape much of the course for safety and speed.

The running leg has been changed to a faster, flatter and shadier course when compared to the inaugural city route, which contained many twists and turns.

Jeffrey Foo, Course Director of organiser Hi-Tri Pte Ltd said: “Last year, Singapore hosted the inaugural Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore and the general feedback was very positive. However, we are constantly looking for ways to improve the event in general and to give our customer, the world’s triathletes, an even better race experience.”

Mitchelton, QLD (July 10th, 2008) - If you are looking for a warm up event for the upcoming triathlon season, the Straddie Salute on North Stradbroke Island, Queensland may just fit the bill.

This is not your traditional triathlon though, with an offroad course designed to take your breath away – literally! The course starts with a 600m ocean swim and is followed by an 18km cycle on the island’s 4WD & sealed roads. The last leg is a 9km run along one of the most scenic coastal trails in Queensland. It is being billed as “an adventure in nature’s playground”.

Race director, John Guise, says the event is more about “fun than serious competition” but being at the start of the 08/09 triathlon season it’s also an ideal training event for more dedicated triathletes.

The Straddie Salute will be held on Sunday October 12th and coincides with the migration of the last of the humpback whales as they travel south on their annual pilgrimage. North Stradbroke Island is renowned for it’s common sightings with locals reporting frequent whale breaches within a few hundred metres of the shore. The island is 40 minutes drive plus a 50 minute ferry ride from Brisbane.

WASHINGTON, DC (July 8, 2008) - The Nation's Triathlon announced today the launch of the 1st Annual Nation's Triathlon Congressional Challenge. Members of Congress and their staff, and federal employees are invited to form teams to compete in The Nation's Triathlon, an Olympic distance triathlon taking place Sunday, September 14, 2008 and featuring a 1.5k swim in the Potomac River, 40k bike course through downtown D.C., and a 10k run along Washington, DC's monumental corridor.

According to Charles Brodsky, founder of the Nation's Triathlon, "Participating in The Nation's TriathlonR Congressional Challenge is a great way for federal employees to showcase their competitive spirit and their support for a fit and healthy lifestyle. As a world class triathlon and the only one to take place in the nation's capital, we are pleased to welcome the participation of the people who make Washington, DC a world class city."

Teams can include one, two or three competitors who would divide the various legs of the race (run, swim, bike) and must be comprised of Members of Congress and/or their staff. Offices will compete against each other for the fastest times in each event as well as overall.

The challenge is open to all Hill staff and federal employees, including those who work for Administration offices and the White House. The race is sold out, so this is the only chance for federal employees to sign-up.

Honolulu, HI (July 03, 2008) - For nearly two decades TEAM Unlimited has been churning out award-winning adventure television shows and today, with the launch of XTERRA.TV, a comprehensive collection of those videos will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week with on-demand XTERRA programming.

From the beaches of Maui to the summits of the Sierra Nevada, XTERRA's award-winning television shows bring you thrilling outdoor adventures and world-class multisport racing.

Viewers can check in to see what's happening in the world of outdoor sports by tuning in to an XTERRA Adventures or Eco Adventure television show, watch some of the classics from years past, see highlight videos from races that just happened, and even access live programming from the XTERRA World Championship.

Browse through the site and you'll find feature length programs like the XTERRA USA and World Championships, action sports clips showcasing everything from kayaking to kite surfing and moto-X to martial arts, plus destination features from Saipan, New Zealand, Nevada, and other world-class locales.

Superior, WI (June, 12, 2008) - If you are planning on participating in the 2nd annual Burrito Union 10-hour Triathlon at Pattison State Park in Wisconsin, you better bring your swim, bike and run stuff as well as your grill, cooler and lawn chair; this race is a party!

Here’s how it works. The triathlon consists of a 600 meter swim, 14 mile bike and a 3.1 mile run. The person or team that does the most triathlons in the quickest time in 10 hours wins. You can do the race solo, as a 2-person relay, or 3-person relay.

Co-race director, Rod Raymond says, “The BU 10-hour is for partiers with an exercise problem! We’ll have a hot tub at the park, karaoke, open mic w/ guitar and bongos, and tons of food and beverages. Last year we had some teams do one triathlon, then stoke up the grill and cheer the rest of the day. It was hilarious! So while your teammates are out pounding it out on the bike, you could be behind the microphone singing ‘Blowin in the wind.’”

Co-race director Clayton Keim states that, “while this race is fun and laid back, the organization is top notch. We have a great timing crew, water safety team, road officials, great give-aways and sweet awards. This is a great course with a down home crowd. You will leave different than you were when you arrived!”

If you are looking for a unique experience, rustle up some other crazy and wacky friends and check out the Burrito Union 10-hour triathlon on September 6, 2008 in Superior, Wisconsin.

Website: www.BurritoUnion10HourTri.com

May 1, 2008 - The Blazeman Foundation for ALS is currently accepting nominations for the Blazeman Spirit Award to be presented at the 2008 Eagleman Ironman 70.3. Nomination forms may be downloaded here and are due by May 16th.

The Blazeman Spirit Award is given annually to a participant in the Eagleman Ironman 70.3 who most exemplifies the spirit of Jon “Blazeman” Blais. While many are familiar with Jon’s heroic performance in the 2005 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, few are familiar with Jon’s professional life as a special education teacher at the Aseltine School in San Diego, CA. Here, Jon focused his energy on helping kids who were emotionally challenged and learning-disabled. This is also where he became better known as "The Blazeman." Jon did amazing work with the kids. Through summer recreation programs and outdoor activities, his students learned to overcome obstacles and become stronger through hard work and determination. The Blazeman Spirit Award keeps Jon’s memory alive by recognizing an individual who inspires others to become a better person; leads by example; and has a passion for the journey of life.

MINNEAPOLIS - (Business Wire) Jarrod Shoemaker is being honored by Wheaties, “The Breakfast of Champions,” with a new, limited-edition package featuring the 25-year old triathlete from Sudbury, Mass. The Breakfast of Champions® continues its tradition of honoring elite athletes and celebrates Shoemaker’s outstanding triathlon achievements, adding yet another honor to his impressive list of accomplishments.

Shoemaker is a fierce competitor and credits his amazing success in triathlon to a combination of raw talent and personal drive. He turned professional after competing in just four triathlons in 2003. Within two years Jarrod had won the Under 23 Nationals and World Championship. He qualified for the USA Triathlon’s National Elite Team in 2006 and has racked up nine top 10 finishes in the past two years. In the fall of 2007 Shoemaker completed an even more amazing feat by becoming the first member of the USA Triathlon Men’s Team competing in the games in Beijing this summer. Now his sights are set on the Hy-Vee ITU World Cup in Des Moines, Iowa this June – the largest prize purse in professional triathlon competition.

Shoemaker was a runner while attending Dartmouth College and credits his time on the track team for teaching him what it takes to be a top athlete. During his last two seasons of college, Jarrod added riding and swimming to his work-out regimen and when he graduated in 2004, he left his running career and began to focus on the triathlon. Excellence in all three triathlon events – swimming, cycling, and running – has made Shoemaker one of the most well-rounded athletes in the sport.

Tempe, AZ (April 7, 2008) – A star studded field of women triathletes will line up for the 2008 Ford Ironman Arizona title. Included in that group are two returning champions, the 2006 winner Michellie Jones and last year’s champion Heather Gollnick.

Jones, a native Australian, made the transition to the Ironman discipline after winning a silver medal at the Olympic distance triathlon in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She won her first Ironman at the Ford Ironman Florida event in 2004, following that with a strong second place finish at the 2005 Ford World Championship in Kona. In 2006 Jones won here in Tempe at Ford Ironman Arizona and became the first Australian woman to claim a World Title in the same year at the 2006 Ford Ironman World Championship.

Gollnick is the returning champion here at Ford Ironman Arizona. She added the win to an impressive resume of five Ironman titles including two at Ford Ironman Wisconsin in 2002 and 2003 and a win at the inaugural Ford Ironman Louisville in 2007. Her most recent win came at the Ironman 70.3 Pucon in January 2008. Gollnick resides, with her husband and three children in Bradenton, FL.

Hillary Biscay finished third here in 2006, behind Jones and Gollnick. The Californian native had a break through season in 2006, finishing in the top five at all six of her Ironman races, her best finish was at the 2006 Ford Ironman Wisconsin where she claimed second place. Currently residing in Tucson, AZ Biscay has continued to post podium performances at Ironman events with two second place finishes at Ironman UK and also at Ford Ironman Wisconsin in 2007.

Others in the field to watch include, Erica Csomor of Hungary, Tereza Macel representing the Czech Republic and Canadian Sara Gross. Csomor is a two-time winner of the World Short Course Duathlon Championships and the 2004 Ironman Austria Champion. She posted a third place finish at the 2007 Ford Ironman USA Lake Placid. Csomor ran down a strong field to win the recently held Ford Ironman 70.3 California.

Cologne, Germany (March, 31th, 2008) - The Organisation of Cologne226 is going to start a cooperation with the METRO Group Marathon Düsseldorf to develop an endurance series throughout the Rhine region. The first two competitions of this race series will be the Marathon in Düsseldorf in May 2008 and the Triathlon in Cologne in September 2008. Other races will follow. This race series to be named Rhineland Champions will have a combined valuation system and aims to attract increased publicity across Germany and Europe. The partnership between Cologne and Düsseldorf is an enrichment for the region as well as for endurance sport.

Lots of triathletes use the Düsseldorf Marathon to prepare themselves for the triathlon season, while a number of marathon runners take the opportunity to try another endurance sport.

A valuation system for both races
Athletes that enter the contest of METRO Group Marathon Düsseldorf and Cologne Triathlon can participate in the combined valuation. This valuation is possible for all distances at Cologne Triathlon. In the first year of this cooperation a specific athlete entry is not required. The final time of both competitions will be added and will determine the final positioning. The awards to the Rhineland Champions will take place in September 2008 in a combined ceremony.

Colorado Springs, CO (Mar. 17 2008) - USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the creation of a USAT Hall of Fame to honor elite and age group athletes and other contributors who have played a key role in the development of the sport and USAT since they both began in the early 1980s.

Nominations are now being accepted. Those wishing to make a nomination must do so by the deadline of May 31. The criteria and nomination form are available for download. All nominations meeting the criteria will be forwarded to a Voting Committee created by the USAT Board of Directors, which will consider the merits of each nominee and make the final designation. Inductees will receive their award and be inducted at the USAT Congress in Portland, Ore., in September.

A USAT Hall of Fame was established by the Board of Directors in 1985, however, it was never activated. This past year, the Board designated a committee which reviewed the policy from 1985 as well as Hall of Fame policies from several other National Governing Bodies. What resulted was a revision to the original Hall of Fame policy and the designation of the two committees which are charged with soliciting nominations and overseeing the initial induction in September.

Boulder, Colorado - (February 28, 2008) - Tim DeBoom, a two-time Ironman World Champion and the No. 1 ranked Ironman triathlete in the United States, today announces the purchase of the Red Rock Company and its race events. Red Rock currently produces five races, with the first race kicking off May 3, 2008 in Puerto Penasco, Mexico.

“I am very excited to be involved in my first race series, as I know how gratifying it is to participate in a well-produced and organized event,” said Tim DeBoom. “Our mission is to put on challenging, unique and fun events aimed at people who want to test the limits of their own endurance.”

Purchased by DeBoom and two partners, Tempe Arizona businessmen and triathletes Kimo Seymour and Mike Melley, the Red Rock events consist of five races held throughout the year, chosen for their popularity and challenging courses. Red Rock founder Jeff Suffolk will retain an interest in the company and continue to be involved in the management of the events. All of the races will have a charitable component with a focus on promoting children’s fitness, health and nutrition, as well as collecting food and clothing donations during each event.

The Red Rock schedule includes:
• Las Palomas Triathlon At Rocky Point - May 3, 2008 in Puerto Penasco, Mexico
• SheROX Triathlon Presented by Max Muscle McCormick Ranch - May 10, 2008 in Tempe, Arizona
• Nathan Tempe Triathlon – September 21, 2008 in Tempe, Arizona
• Pabst Blue Ribbon Off Road Triathlon – October 11, 2008 in Tempe, Arizona
• Soma Triathlon “Best of the U.S.” National Championships - October 26, 2008 in Tempe, Arizona

Clermont, FL (February 28, 2008) - Sommer Sports Events announced its 2008 TriAmerica National Triathlon Series Tour schedule today featuring six confirmed stops. The TriAmerica National Triathlon Series Tour is America’s premier triathlon series and is the only series of its kind in the U.S. Visiting six states in 2008, each destination city tour stop features the new TriAmerica Distance Triathlon featuring a 2K swim, 60K bike and a 15K run. Other weekend events include a short course triathlon, a TriAmerica Super Sprint Triathlon, a TriKidz youth triathlon, and the two-day interactive TriAmerica Festival of Sports & Fitness.

“Athletes are excited about our new TriAmerica distance and series format,” said Fred Sommer, TriAmerica Series founder and company president. “We have some really great venues lined up for 2008 and all of our host community partners are dedicated to make each stop a huge success.”

This year’s tour launches on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast at Charlotte Harbor and concludes with the TriAmerica National Triathlon Series Tour Championship at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Other destination stops of the tour include the Louisiana North Shore; Clear Lake – Houston, Texas; Syracuse, New York; and Michigan City, Indiana.

The current TriAmerica Tour schedule is as follows*:
Stop #1 May 3-4 Charlotte Harbor – Englewood, FL
Stop #2 May 24-25 New Orleans North Shore (Mandeville), LA
Stop #3 June 14-15 Clear Lake – Houston, TX
Stop #4 June 28-29 Syracuse, NY
Stop #5 September 6-7 Indiana Dunes – Michigan City, IN
Championship October 11-12 Myrtle Beach, SC

Skaneateles, NY (February 19, 2008) - Today, USA Triathlon (USAT) commissioner of officials, Charlie Crawford, communicated to Tarryan Technologies LLC, the holding company of Active‐Spoke.com, that he had completed his review of the Active‐Spoke product and stated that “Based upon all the information on your Web site and upon my discussion with a scientist at MIT, I find that the Active‐Spoke kit when used on a bicycle wheel as directed, does not violate any of the USA Triathlon Competitive Rules and is legal for use in events sanctioned by USA Triathlon.”

"We are extremely thankful to the USAT for their professional and diligent manner during the review process and are proud to be a part of the triathlon community," said Russ Kalil, CEO of Tarryan Technologies LLC. "It is said that innovation is the life blood of any industry. Clearly, the USAT's openminded and objective review process will encourage inventors within our sport and industry. For us, we are delighted to be able to enter the market with the confidence that athletes cannot only train, but also race with our Active‐Spoke product under the USAT rules."

Due to heightened interest in Active Spoke product performance, their web site recently released summary data including power, speed, split times and weather conditions from their formal field trials conducted in Boulder, CO in 2007.

Vancouver, Canada (February 18, 2008) - With exactly six months to go until the Triathlon competition at the Beijing Olympic Games, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) launched its official Olympic website, www.triathlon.org/olympics.

"As we near the pinnacle of our sport, we recognize that attention on triathlon will be at a premium so we created this website to satisfy the appetite for Olympic news and updates," said Loreen Barnett, ITU Executive Director. "Our media team has done a marvelous job of developing the site to be the first destination the public and media would visit for everything related to Olympic triathlon."

The site contains an abundance of useful information and the latest Olympic news for the media and fans including a continually updated list of athletes nominated to their Olympic teams (with full athlete profiles) and a breakdown of the complex qualifying process. Course maps and elevation charts are available to help better understand the layout of the Beijing triathlon venue. The site also includes videos, interviews, photo galleries and race reviews from both the Sydney and Athens Olympics triathlon events, as well as all three Beijing test events from 2005, 2006 and 2007.

New York, NY, San Diego, CA, and Boulder, CO (February 11, 2008) - Falconhead Capital, LLC, a private equity firm specializing in investments in consumer-focused businesses in the sport, leisure, lifestyle, and media categories, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Inside Communications, Inc. (ICI), of Boulder, Colorado, a leading publisher in the competitive cycling and triathlon segments of the endurance sport industry.

Upon completion of the transaction, ICI's publications, events and other operations will become part of Falconhead Capital portfolio company Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), whose formation by Falconhead through three separate endurance-sport acquisitions was announced on January 7th, just over one month ago. When the ICI transaction is completed, Competitor Group's publications will have total monthly circulation of more than 500,000, and their websites will have more than 1.1 million unique visitors per month.

Vancouver, Canada (January 28, 2008) - The International Triathlon Union announced five new Continental Cups to its 2008 season; two in Africa, two in Europe and one in Asia. All will be draft-legal Olympic distance races consisting of a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike, and 10-kilometer run. ITU Triathlon Continental Cups are highly important for athletes to earn ITU points to gain entry into the BG Triathlon World Cup series.

New Events in Africa
Bloemfontein, South Africa will host an ITU Triathlon African Cup on February 23. For African triathletes, the race will be an important prelude to the ATU African Triathlon Championships in Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia on March 8-9.
Click here for more information on the Bloemfontein ITU Triathlon African Cup

Mauritius will also stage an ITU Triathlon African Cup on May 11. Last year it hosted the successful ATU African Triathlon Championships at Le Coco Beach and the country continues to support the growth of triathlon. Mauritius has hosted ITU-sanctioned African Cups since 2005.
Click here for more information on the Mauritius ITU Triathlon African Cup

Click here for all ITU events in Africa

First time event in Seoul
Seoul has been awarded an ITU Triathlon Asian Cup for May 25; marking the first time an ITU sanctioned international triathlon will take place in the South Korean capital. The event will take place in the middle of the city, an area known as “Yeoui-do”, the financial center of Korea. Participants will swim two laps in the Han river, cycle six laps around the skyscrapers such as LG Twin Tower and the Korea Stock Exchange, and run four laps on the riverside park.

The Korean Triathlon Federation has set the prize money at $50,000 USD for the inaugural event, which will prepare the city for its bid for the 2012 ITU Triathlon World Championships. For elite athletes, the federation is planning to provide three nights accommodations and meals. Airfare assistance will also be provided for elite athletes, though the amount will be dependent on the athletes’ world rankings.

The mayor of Seoul, Se-Hoon Oh, has promised the city’s support in efforts to make it one of the world’s best events. His support for the race will extend beyond the office as he plans to compete as well. Seoul’s impressive sports resume includes the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Click here for more information on the Seoul ITU Triathlon Asian Cup

Click here for all ITU Triathlon Asian Cups

Colorado Springs, CO (January 29, 2008) - A total of 22 U.S. athletes are currently eligible to compete in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Triathlon scheduled for April 19 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

The initial list is based on the 2007 end of the year International Triathlon Union Olympic rankings. USA Triathlon requires athletes be ranked in the top 125 in the world the week before the Olympic trials in order to compete. The list could change as athletes continue to compete and earn ITU ranking points at international events prior to the Olympic Trials.

Here is the preliminary list of eligible U.S. athletes:

Vancouver, B.C. (January 7, 2008) - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) released today amendments to the previously announced 2008 BG Triathlon World Cup calendar. Long-time organisers of the World Cup in Cancun, Mexico and the Mexican Triathlon Federation have agreed to host a World Cup on October 12th in the Chiapas region in southern Mexico with 50% more prize money offered, US$150,000.

At the same time, due to insufficient resources, the London BG Triathlon World Cup, scheduled for September 14th in Great Britain, and the Eilat BG Triathlon World Cup, scheduled for October 12th in Israel, have been removed from the 2008 BG Triathlon World Cup calendar.

“The team in Mexico has been working very hard to make this event happen and the timing is excellent,” commented ITU Director, BG Triathlon World Cup Series, Sheila O’Kelly. “We are happy to have Chiapas come on board with their generous prize money offer to the athletes. It is important that we voice these changes early so the athletes, coaches and federations have adequate time to make any adjustments to their planning for the year.”

Eden Prairie, MN (December, 27 2007) - SCS Multisport will be holding open tryouts for the 2008 Batteries Plus Minnesota Junior Elite Triathlon Team on Sunday February 3rd, 8am at the SCS Multisport Studio, 6545 Flying Cloud Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344. All triathletes ages 16-22 are invited to come out and see if they have what it takes to be a 2008 MJET.

The tryouts will consist of a 500 yard pool swim, 10k Computrainer time trial and a one mile outdoor run. The tryouts will be run in a head to head format with 8 swimmers testing at a time, up to 8 bikers testing at one time using the Computrainer Multirider System on the “Computrainer 10k TT” course, and each gender group racing a one mile course outdoors. Short “transition times” will be allotted for each group between events. Athletes will be selected based on their three event times and a short interview with SCS Multisport Coaches.

MJET’s has been selected as a USA Triathlon Junior High Performance Team. With this designation, MJET’s athletes will compete with and against other top level Junior and U23 athletes throughout the United States. USAT’s support of MJET’s proves the top quality level of design and leadership the program has come to quickly represent.

Victoria, BC, Canada (December 19th, 2007)
Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series Opens for Registration January 1st
Series Expands with Addition of New Balance Half Iron, Season Pass Introduced

LifeSport Coaching announced today that the 2008 Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series will expand with the addition of the very popular New Balance Victoria Half Iron. This race is one of the premier triathlon events in Canada and strengthens an already impressive line up of Half Iron/Sprint races which showcase the beautiful west coast of Canada. LifeSport also announced the introduction of a limited edition “Seasons Pass” enabling athletes to enter as many races, in any of the disciplines, for one low price. Registration for the Series will open January 1st at www.lifesport.ca .

The Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series will include four international triathlon events with Half Iron, Sprint, Relay, and Kids races. The events will attract all ages and levels of triathletes from first-timers to the top elite athletes in the sport. The Series will kick off with Canada’s only May long distance triathlon in picturesque Shawnigan Lake featuring the Trans Canada trails. Next up will be the perennial sell-out New Balance Half Iron held on the edge of beautiful Victoria at scenic Elk Lake. In July, Vancouver will play host the third stop on the Series in the magnificent setting of the Spanish Banks beaches framed by the backdrop of the city skyline and panoramic North Shore Mountains. The final race in the Series will be contested in the beautiful ocean side community of Sooke on the south western tip of Vancouver Island.

2008 Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series Dates

Race #1 – May 25 - Subaru Shawnigan Lake International Half-Iron
Race #2 – June 22 - New Balance Victoria Half Iron
Race #3 – July 13 - Subaru Vancouver International Half-Iron
Race #4 – Sept.14 - Subaru Sooke International Half-Iron

Santa Rosa, CA (December 10, 2007) - TriChic, a company dedicated to female triathletes, has announced dates and locations for its fourth annual TriChic Triathlon Camps, March 6–9, 2008, Clearwater, Fla., and April 24-27, 2008, Calistoga, Cal. The professionally-coached, women-only training camps are limited to 35 participants.

“Unlike most camps, TriChic programs are designed for women,” says Brenda Gilchrist, president, TriChic. The company provides thoughtfully planned, coached workouts, gourmet box lunches and a group dinner, welcome packages, and enjoyable locations like California’s wine country and sunny Florida. World-class, professional coaching and challenging training are definitely part of the plan.

Long-time coach, speaker, author, and former professional triathlete, Terri Schneider, developed the camps’ in-depth swim, bike, run, and transitions training, and seminars on nutrition, racing strategies and sports psychology. “The TriChic coaches are accomplished in so many ways and will educate and inspire the women to hopefully have their best season ever.”

New Book Celebrates Overachiever Mentality of Fastest Growing Adult Athlete Group – Triathletes

“Overachiever’s Diary” Provides Swim Training Insights Based on World Contender U.S. Army Triathlon Team Regimen

Upper Nyack, New York - Triathletes are the fastest growing competitive adult athlete group in the world. Now, a new book aims to help beginner and seasoned triathletes tackle one of the most challenging portions of a triathlon – the swim.

Overachiever’s Diary: How the Army Triathlon Team Became World Contenders, celebrates the competitive drive of all triathletes by chronicling the rigorous swim training methods of some of the greatest overachievers in the world – the West Point cadets of the Army triathlon team. Based on the team’s training regimen, Overachiever’s Diary also provides critical information, more than 100 photos, and insights that will help any swimmer improve performance and increase confidence in the water.

“It’s not about mindless sets, or swim ‘toys’ like kickboards,” author and Army triathlon swim coach Louis Tharp said. “Overachiever’s Diary is about testing psychological and physical limits in the practice environment so you can improve your performance and achieve victory in competition.”

Overachiever’s Diary brings to life the story of the internationally recognized Army Triathlon team through the informative, inspiring and often humorous emails of coach Louis Tharp, a competitive swimmer, World Masters and Gay Games medalist. Under the direction of Coach Tharp and other coaches – and thanks to the determination of the cadets – the Army triathlon team, in 2007, took home an individual gold in Age Group Nationals, placed fifth overall in Collegiate Nationals, and earned an individual bronze medal in the International Triathlon Union World Competition in Hamburg, Germany.

New Training Logs Feature More Space for Every Training Detail

Boulder, CO, USA (November 19, 2007) - Cyclists and triathletes can begin logging next season's training today with the newest generation of training diary from VeloPress. Updated with feedback from coaches and athletes, The Cyclist's Training Diary and The Triathlete's Training Diary make it easier than ever to gain insights into performance.

The VeloPress training diaries are the best way for cyclists and triathletes to consolidate training data, track progress, redefine goals throughout the season, and record the way their bodies respond from day to day. Designed as companions to Joe Friel's Training Bibles, the new editions make space for every training detail, with charts to organize race results and fitness indicators, physiological test results, and more. With a training log that's personalized, portable, and easy to review and update, athletes can gain new insights into their performance.

Endurance athletes of all ages and ability levels invest countless hours in tough rides and workouts so they can race farther and faster from year to year. Whether they work with a coach or train independently, cyclists and triathletes rely on their training log to tell them when to push harder and when to back off. With all of the recent technological advancements in training, it is more important than ever to have a place to consolidate training data and track progress.

Gainesville, FL (November 27, 2007) - Dr. J. Robert Cade, the legendary University of Florida scientist who led the research team that gave the world Gatorade, died Tuesday at Shands at UF medical center. He was 80.

“Today, with his passing, the University of Florida lost a legend, lost one of its best friends and lost a creative genius,” said Dr. Edward Block, chairman of the department of medicine in the College of Medicine, where Cade was an emeritus professor. “Losing any one of those is huge. When you lose all three in one person, it’s something you cannot recoup.”

He had a sense of humor, a quirky one at that, friends and colleagues said. His research, philanthropy and leadership helped countless people during his more than 40 years at UF.

Dr. Cade liked to tell the story of how a football player sampling an early batch of Gatorade compared the beverage’s taste to a less-than-savory bodily fluid. An old newspaper article describes how he tested the durability of a hydraulic helmet he invented by hitting an assistant in the head. She was wearing the helmet, and it, of course, worked brilliantly.

Las Vegas, NV (November 21, 2007) - On Your Marks, Get Set, Go! As Las Vegas’ premier multi-sport race directing company, we at BBSC Endurance Sports are very proud and excited to host not only the USAT Club Nationals Championship again this year, but the HUGE addition of the USAT Half Max National Championship Triathlon! 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!

This year’s championship is going to be our grandest race to date. The event is super-charged with a two-day exposition that includes music, food, and exhibitors from some of Triathlons most respected names.

Spanning across the beautiful scenery of Las Vegas, the course gives athletes a very energetic and challenging trail to overcome. Competitors will be swimming in Lake Mead, one of the largest man-made lakes, cycling through scenic roads surrounded by the lake and rock canyons, and completing their journey through Boulder City’s Nevada Way Road, a road with approximately a one-mile, eight percent upgrade.

Tempe, AZ (November 24, 2007) - North America Sports is pleased to announce the addition of a second Ford Ironman Arizona Race to their 2008 event schedule. The city of Tempe and the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community will again partner with NA Sports to host a Ford Ironman Arizona event on November 23, 2008.

The fall event will become the permanent date for this event going forward to 2009 and beyond. This change has been in the planning stages for some time, some of the reasons for the change include avoiding the gusty winds and hot weather that have challenged athletes in the first three years of the race and scheduling issues with all parties involved.

“Tempe is excited to partner with North America Sports, and the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community to make Ironman Triathlon History. Two Ironman Arizona races in one year - 2008 will be an amazing year for our events!” said Travis Dray, Dept. Director of Parks and Rec, for the City of Tempe, and Ford Ironman Arizona finisher.

Tarpon Springs, Florida (October 30, 2007) - Today, Ironman announces its newest addition to the Ironman 70.3 Event Series, Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island. Taking place on July 13, 2008, the inaugural event will consist of a 70.3 mile journey that includes a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike and a 13.1 mile run. The course will utilize a variety of Rhode Island's scenic areas to include Narragansett, the picturesque communities along State Road 102 and downtown Providence. Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island will serve as one of 28 worldwide qualifying events for next year's Ironman World Championship 70.3.

"Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island will be a major summer event for the state, drawing more than 2,000 athletes from around the world and receiving extensive media coverage," said Martha Sheridan, president and CEO of the Providence & Warwick Convention Visitors Bureau. "It is a tremendous opportunity for us to show the world what Providence and all of Rhode Island has to offer."

Aqua Sphere’s newest innovation provides a sleeker profile, greater durability and panoramic views

Vista, CA (October, 2007) - Aqua Sphere, the leader in high-end, innovative swim products, revolutionizes aquatic eyewear with the Vista Cross-Swim Goggle ™ – a brand-new hybrid product offering the wide views, comfort and fit of the company’s popular Seal and Seal XP products, with the performance of a competitive swimming goggle.

“The design of the Seal and Seal XP were based off of SCUBA masks, which naturally offer a wider field of vision, provide a better seal and are more universal than traditional swim goggles when it comes to fitting face shapes. We’ve taken that technology and applied it to our goggle development process to come up with a completely new Cross-Swim Goggle ™, the VISTA” says Olivier Laguette, director of marketing for Aqua Sphere.

Designed with leisure and serious fitness and open-water swimmers in mind, the streamlined Vista virtually eliminates drag with its low-profile and hard, contoured frame. “Vista is geared toward fitness swimmers and triathletes who know that proper fit and comfort matter during a workout or in a race,” says Laguette.

Dear Friends,

We are sad to report that on Saturday afternoon (Sept. 22) the offices of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) were hit by a catastrophic fire. Fortunately, no one was injured. However the blaze, which apparently was electrical in nature, was centered directly above our storeroom, which was packed floor-to-ceiling with donated items for the upcoming San Diego Triathlon Challenge (our biggest fundraising event is a little more than month away). Most of that material – with a retail value in the hundreds of thousands of dollars – was destroyed in the fire. The offices themselves will require extensive repairs and the staff will be forced to find a new home for at least the next six weeks.

A couple of notes in the wake of this ill-timed disaster:

1) The office phone and Internet service are currently not operational. Please allow us a couple of days to get these back on line and bear with us as we scramble to resume normal operations. Please check our web site for updates about the status of our phone service.

2) The San Diego Triathlon Challenge will go on as planned. We look forward to seeing all of our friends and supporters at La Jolla Cove on Oct. 28 for this annual festival of abilities.

3) Obviously, we are facing a lot of work to re-stock and replace the items destroyed in the fire. If you would like to help, please consider making a donation on our web site: www.challengedathletes.org.

With the support of our fundraisers, donors and sponsors, we know we will be able to overcome this set-back and continue uninterrupted in our quest to help physically challenged athletes enjoy the freedom, self-worth and confidence that can only be acquired in the athletic arena. Thank you for your continued backing of CAF.

Yours in Sport,

The CAF Team

Chicago, IL (September 21, 2007) - SRAM and Zipp announce that they have signed a Non-Binding Letter of Intent for SRAM to acquire Zipp. The acquisition is expected to be completed within 60 days.

Stan Day, CEO of SRAM says: “Zipp is a great company and respected brand, with a strong
management team, advanced technology and superb manufacturing capability. We look forward
to bringing both successful companies together and synergistically delivering a growing strategic range of products to our customers.”

Andy Ording, President of Zipp says: “Zipp has remained focused on market defining technology
development in advanced composites and aerodynamics. After nearly two decades of carbon
product manufacturing the SRAM opportunity provides additional horsepower and improved
global market leverage. SRAM has a fine reputation for acquisitions and culture integration,
affording us the opportunity to broaden our foundation on which the Zipp team can build for the
long term.”

Operational plans will be finalized and announced when the acquisition is completed. Those
plans will include:
  1. The Zipp management team will remain intact and continue to report to Andy Ording.
Andy will report to Stan Day. There will be no layoffs as a result of the transaction.
  2. The current high-tech Indianapolis location will remain the manufacturing center for Zipp
wheels and components.
  3. The Zipp product warranties will be honored and continue to be serviced in the
Indianapolis facility.
  4. The Zipp distribution network will be maintained.
  5. All Zipp contracts and business relationships will be honored.

Further information and more detailed plans will be available publicly at the beginning of
December.

www.sram.com            www.zipp.com

Colorado Springs, Colorado (August 9, 2007) - American triathletes will get three chances over the next 10 months to earn a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team at the Beijing Olympic Games in August 2008.

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce that Beijing, China; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Des Moines, Iowa will serve as the three draft-legal events for triathlon's 2008 U.S. Olympic Team selection process.

The triathlon team will have a maximum of three slots per gender based on country and athlete rankings, which will be finalized after the 2008 World Championships in Vancouver.

The 2008 U.S. Olympic Team selection process for triathlon begins September 15-16 at the Beijing World Cup, where the first male and female American athletes to cross the finish line will be awarded spots on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team. The next male and female triathlon team members will be selected in a similar manner at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the Honolulu Triathlon on April 26, 2008. The final members of the team will be selected following the Hy- Vee Triathlon in Des Moines on June 22, 2008. These final slots will be determined on a points system that takes into account the athletes' best two finishes over the three races. The points system will also determine the team's male and female alternates.

USAT chose a three-event process because of the unpredictable nature of the sport, where equipment issues, tactics, environmental conditions, injury or illness can all affect an athlete's performance. By spreading the qualification across three races, consistency is rewarded and the best team will be selected.

The events were chosen based on the challenge they will present to the athletes and the similarity in course features and conditions they offer to the Olympic race venue. They will be open to both U.S. and international competitors, but only U.S. citizens who carry a USA Triathlon elite license are eligible to make the U.S. Olympic Team.

Denver, Colorado (July 28, 2007) - Ironman China Ltd. (ICL), announced today that it has entered into a hosting agreement with the City of Haikou, Hainan for the staging of the inaugural Ironman China triathlon. This first-ever Ironman in China will take place on April 20, 2008 in Haikou, the capital city of Hainan Province.

"After several years of planning, including two postponements, we're extremely pleased to announce that Ironman China will at last be staged next year on April 20," said Robert D. Vernon, president of ICL. "We have cemented our relationships with both the World Triathlon Corporation and the China Triathlon Sports Association, and we've moved the event to Haikou where we have the enthusiastic support of the City and Provincial governments. Everything is signed, sealed and delivered, and we are already months into the preparation of what we expect will be an extraordinary Ironman experience."

"The race course is 100% world-class," said Murphy Reinschreiber of PCH Sports, a partner in ICL. "The City is re-designing a beach front area to host the swim start and transition area. The two-loop bike course provides athletes with at least two full lanes available to cyclists at all times, and the run course, which traverses Haikou's beach front, city parks and downtown city streets, is flat with the exception of two crossings of Haikou's signature New Century Bridge. While we expect the weather to be hot, a good deal of the run course will be shaded by palms."

Bangkok, Thailand (July 10 2007) - Pranburi International Triathlon will be the first international sporting event to be held in the central southern Thai town of Pranburi located close to Hua Hin.

The race will take place on 20th October at Evason Six Senses Resort & Spa and will consist of a swim in the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand, a bike course close to Sam Roi Yot National Park and a run through the fishing villages and along the coast of Pranburi with a beach finish. There will be an Olympic distance course with individual and relay competitions (1.5 kilometer swim, 40km cycle, 10 km run) as well as a sprint distance race (750 m swim, 20 km cycle, 5 km run).

Six Senses Evason Hua Hin Resort & Spa will host the event and is offering a first prize package consisting of a three night stay in a two-bedroom pool suite villa at the super deluxe Evason Hideaway resort. Awards will also be given to the first three finishers in each age group category.

A pre-race dinner will be provided at Evason Resort and the race will be followed by an extravagant awards ceremony around the swimming pool overlooking the beach on the evening of 20th October.