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USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech: Jim Curl
In 1982 Jim Curl, along with fellow inductee Carl Thomas created the U.S. Triathlon Series. The USTS distance evolved and led Curl and Thomas to create what is now known as the Olympic distance (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run). Through the series, Curl has produced over 150 triathlons internationally, and his involvement includes the [...]
The Incline
You’d be hard-pressed to find more difficult “hill” training than The Incline which is located on the mountainside in Manitou Springs, Colorado. A specially-designed train used to take locals up to the top where they could bask in remarkable views. Now local athletes—Olympians and age groupers alike—use this ridiculously steep trail for exercise. The view from the top is worth it.
USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech: Paula Newby-Fraser
Five amazing people were inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Saturday night, February 13th. Their acceptance speeches give you a glimpse into what they went through to become Hall of Famers. Endurance Planet was honored to be on hand for the ceremony and have the opportunity to share each of those acceptance speeches with you. We begin with “The Queen of Kona.”
USA Triathlon CEO Skip Gilbert on the Future of the Sport
As the USA Triathlon race director’s and coach’s symposium gets underway this weekend in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Endurance Planet caught up with CEO Skip Gilbert who believes the sport is just beginning to realize its potential.
