Tuesday, May 12, 2009

What People are Saying!

Had a great time at the event. You guys put on a professional race. My wife absolutely loved the venue, said it was one of the best spectator races she has ever been to. I can't wait to do your other 3 events this year.
-Dave Warden
PowerTri.com

I was really impressed with the organization of the Spring Sprint triathlon, especially considering it was an inaugural race. Everything was on time, the transition area was set up perfectly, and the bike and run courses were extremely easy to follow. I was also appreciative of not having to wait around for hours for the awards ceremony. It stands out as being one of the most organized races I've participated in, among inaugural races and races that have been going on for years. I look forward to participating in the other races in your series.
-Melinda Houston, Ph.D., CC-AASP
Assistant Professor
Sport Psychology Consultant
Department of Exercise & Sport Science
University of Utah

Thought you guys did a great job! Friendly and plentiful volunteers, police and road support was superb! I saw several support cars on the course. Assuming they were with you guys :) that was great.
-Leslie Howlett

Wow what a day to start the season. Everything was well organized that I could see. Check in was easy. The transition area was good. Swim course worked well. Thanks again for all you did setting this up. I will sign up again next year.
Blessings,
-Kevin Maddock

I think you guys ran a great race. You did a good job on organization, on communication day of on the race. I think you did well in having a timing chip company that was able to solve its problems quickly and get results posted online the same day. You had good signage and volunteers on the course, and good email communication of updates to the race courses and such. I also liked the preview women's workout the weekend before.
-Sara Mitchell

I’m so glad that I did it! It was a great experience and since I live in West Valley, the area was familiar and that added to my comfort level. I now know what a Tri looks and feels like and I am going to be better prepared next month when I race with my training buddies.
Thanks!
-Terri Parker

I'm glad I got to meet you! And thanks for the help with my friend's bike.
Even though I had a bike mechanical problem and DQ'd, I still had fun! It was my first tirathlon, and all the staff was helpful and encouraging.
-Mary Krause

I plan on doing this tri again in years to come since it's so close. I wish the weather was a little bit warmer though.
Thanks for a great race!
-Tia Chapman

I just can say it was GREAT!!!!!!
Nice bike and run course, probably I will sign up for the whole series if I don't have conflicts with my other events.
-Gustavo Flores

This was my first triathlon. It was a great experience for me! The volunteers were wonderful, the course was easy to follow with the signs and volunteer help, and having the roads blocked off was also a plus. I will do this race again next year and recommend it to my friends.
Thanks.
-Debra

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Training for Women... Team Luna Chix


US Trisports has teamed up with Team Luna Chix in order to support women in multisport! Please join them for their weekly workouts... FREE. Learn, train, make friends with Team Luna Chix. For more information or to be added to their email list please contact: lunachixsaltlakecity@yahoo.com

CLINICS & TRAINING SCHEDULE

Join us on Mondays this season at 5:30 p.m. for a variety of clinics, group training and event-specific preparation sessions.
4/20 – Liberty Park (run)
4/27 – Saltaire (bike)
5/4 – Airport Track (bike/run brick)
5/11 – Lifetime Fitness (pool swim)
5/18 – Legacy Parkway (run)
6/1 – City Creek (road & mtn bike options)
6/8 – Wasatch Drive (bike/run brick)
6/15th – Shoreline Trail (trail run)
6/22 – Emigration Canyon(road & mtn bike options)
6/29 – East Canyon (open water swim)
7/6 – Jordan River Parkway/Gardner Village (run)
7/13 – Triathlon Clinic (location TBD)
7/20 – East Canyon (mini-triathlon)
7/27th – City Creek(bike/run brick-road & mtn bike)
8/3 – Pipeline Trail (trail run)
8/10 – East Canyon (open water swim)
8/17 – Salt Lake Classic Route (bike)
8/24 – Sugar House Park (run)
8/31 – Emigration Cyn(bike/run brick-road & mtb)
9/14 – East Canyon (open water swim)
9/21 – City Creek Canyon (trail run)
9/28 – Day Long Clinic with the Pros

2009 TEAM MEMBERS

Our members range from triathlon veterans to triathlon newbies that just participated in our first triathlons last year.
Our members include:
Team Leader(s): Victoria Radke &
Cori Spangenberg
Cami Burgon
Kristen Messenger
Shannon Mulder
Peggy Petersen
Mindi Powers
Summer Schenk
Bailey Schuman

Why Can't I Practice my Open Water Swim in Daybreak?


We have asked that athletes please NOT practice in Oquirrh Lake at Daybreak. This is NOT a water quality issue! The water quality is excellent. The water actually comes from Utah Lake, is filtered, and then continues to be filtered through a state-of-the-art filtration system in the lake.

We ask PLEASE NO SWIMMING because:
-It is a privately-owned lake and the owners are not willing to take on the liability of allowing swimming.
-Residents pay big bucks to live next to a beautiful lake and do not want polluted or mistreated.
-Landscaping around the lake is young and fragile and can be easily damaged by swimmers.

Please respect the rules and wait until September 19th to take the plunge! We promise, it will worth the wait!

University of Utah Training Discounts for US Trisports Athletes


This University of Utah subsidiary group of degreed and certified coaches provides services such as…

*Private and group personal coaching and training

*Online coaching

*Sports Psychology services through Dr. Melinda Houston

*Sports Nutrition services through Abigail Larson, MS & PhD Candidate

*Private and group personal training, full studio Pilates, and Yoga

*Ongoing Continuing Education and Clinics/Workshops

Questions about services should be directed to Shannon Mulder at Shannon.mulder@utah.edu

The Utah Endurance Sports Coaching Group is happy to provide the following discounts to all USTrisports event participants…

*Register for 1 USTrisports 2009 event and receive 5% off an online training package

*Register for 2 USTrisports 2009 events and receive 10% off an online training package

*Register for 3 USTrisports 2009 events and receive 15% of an online training package

*Register for 4 USTrisports 2009 events and receive 15% off an online training package and a free open water swim clinic voucher

Registration receipts are necessary to validate registration before offer can be redeemed.

Monday, May 4, 2009

Lodging for Stansbury Park Tri



The Marriott Residents Inn in Sandy is our official lodging for the Salt Lake Triathlon Series. Get our special group rate: http://cwp.marriott.com/slcsy/daybreaktriathlon/

Kearns Spring Sprint Results and Photos






Thanks for a great race! The weather was a little chilly but the athletes heated things up! A challenging bike course and our amazing volunteers added to the excitement. See you at Stansbury!

Download tons of FREE race photos... go to http://www.ustrisports.com/kearns.htm

Congratulations...

Top Men
Floyd Lerdahl, 1:03:20
David Warden, 1:03:24
Aaron Dewald, 1:06:10

Top Women
Erika Sweigert, 1:14:12
Melinda Houston, 1:16:20
Leslie Howlett, 1:18:16

Stansbury Lake Water Quality?

US Trisports is commited to the quality of our races in every aspect. And we are pleased to announce that the water quality tests performed independently by a lab at the University of Utah, have shown that Stansbury Lake exceeds the standards for bodies of water designated for swimming.

One more reason to race... as if you needed it!