Bozeman Tritons

September 21, 2009 - TriCenter previews the XTERRA USA Championship in Ogden, Utah, chats with Australian Luke McKenzie from Kona, and sits down with two-time Ironman World Champion Normann Stadler. Also, be sure to stay tuned at the end of the clip for a TriCenter Twitter channel giveaway.

USA Triathlon brought its "Superbowl" of triathlon, the Age Group & Elite National Championship, to Tuscaloosa, Ala., on August 22, 2009. With a swim that started against the floodwater current (ask Molly!), the championship race was a challenge befitting the mystique of the sport. Tuscaloosa, home to the University of Alabama, was host to the event which brought out everyone’s best, both as competitive athletes and as a triathlon community. The USAT Age Group National Championships will return to Tuscalo

For one weekend each summer, 2,000 of the world’s best triathletes assemble in San Francisco for one of the most infamous and extreme sporting events…the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. In its 29 years as a maximum-security prison, no one ever escaped alive from the menacing shores of Alcatraz. Every year, this popular event draws over 20,000 spectators to see who can accomplish that daunting task.

With a 25 year track record, the Holten Triathlon knows how to make racing "easy." The village of Holten, Netherlands hosted the 2009 ETU Triathlon European Championships in early July. Nearly 2000 triathletes participated in the races. Nicola Spirig of Sweden and Javier Gomez of Spain took gold and are 2009 European Champions. Enjoy this high def, "you've given me wings to fly" compilation of race weekend festivities.

It’s critical that you go into the bike leg strong and ready to make your ride roll as fast as it looks. One of the best workouts for developing bike-specific strength is a bike hill repeat. In this video, learn the proper way to incorporate bike hill repeats into your training. As Bozeman Tritons have learned, two excellent locations for this type of training session is Triple Tree and Sypes Canyon. Train on!

The most stressful moment of any triathlon is the first 300 meters of the swim. The panic that most new triathletes experience in the swim is not caused by a single event, but by a combination of stresses that escalate the tension and spin things out of control. Here are tips to help you remain calm and find a swim rhythm that is both comfortable and sustainable.

Ironman Kona -- "If it was easy, everyone would be doing it." Here's the get-ya-pumped trailer for NBC Sport's recent re-airing of the Emmy-award winning, 2008 Ironman World Championships. Discover the same, over one-hour long clip, in hi def, right here in the Triton Video library. Enjoy the trailer, and the entire NBC Sports World Championships presentation!

The Basics of an Off-Road Triathlon, Part 8. Final Chapter. Brian Grasky of Grasky Endurance Coaching discusses tire selection and care, tool kits, hydration, and cycling shoes for off-road triathlons.

The Basics of an Off-Road Triathlon, Part 7. What's a good bike for XTERRA? Brian Grasky of Grasky Endurance Coaching and Martha Lemen of Sabino Cycles in Tucson, Arizona review mountain bike selection for off-road triathlons.

The Basics of an Off-Road Triathlon, Part 6. Brian Grasky of Grasky Endurance Coaching and Kurt Rosenquist of Sabino Cycles review the proper fitting of a mountain bike for off-road triathlons.

The Basics of an Off-Road Triathlon Part 5. Brian Grasky of Grasky Endurance Coaching discusses the bike, cycling accessories, and on-the-fly race repairs, including flat tires and broken chains.

The Basics of an Off-Road Triathlon, Part 4. Brian Grasky of Grasky Endurance Coaching provides tips for bike training and running of an off-road triathlon.

The Basics of an Off-Road Triathlon, Part 3. Brian Grasky of Grasky Endurance Coaching provides tips for the bike leg of an off-road triathlon.