2 Days Left for Early Registration!

Saturday, July 30 and 31, 2011

4 Months and Counting until the Bozeman Tritons Triathlon!

www.bozemantritons.org/tritonstri

Yesterday I left the office for lunch and was greeted by scores of happy robins frolicking in the spring snow melt!  As I looked closer on the way home, south facing plant beds were showing the first shoots of spring bulbs.  Word has it that the East Gallatin Pond, the site for the races, is half melted.  One crazy Triton actually speculated that open water swimming is just around the corner!  With over 100″ of snow in the mountains, I think that might be overly optimistic.

More importantly, there are only two days left for the early bird registration.  Join your fellow triathletes and save a few bucks on the early registration.  With registrations from Georgia, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Montana, California, and Canada, we have most points of the compass covered.

We have a full weekend of racing on tap with something for everyone.  The Long-Course (formerly the Headwaters Half) and Youth Race (variable distances for those under 16) are both on Saturday.  Sunday’s Sprint and Junior races (formerly the Treasure State Tri) are perfect for everyone.   Something for the entire family.  Or double up for a real challenge.  Individuals, pairs and teams of three are welcome.  Also in the works are a mini-expo and possible spaghetti feed.  More on that as we get details worked out.

Register today at www.active.com.

Train on!

-The BTT Race Team

Bozeman Tritons Triathlon Youth Races — Children’s Triathlon!

The Tritons are teaming up with the City of Bozeman Recreation Department for the annual Bozeman classic — the Children’s Triathlon! New for 2011 — the East Gallatin Recreation Area venue and youth races for ages 6-15, expanding the entry to include the 13-15 age group set. The race is July 30, 2011. For youth race registration and more details, please see the following race outline and the announcement from yesterday’s Bozeman Daily Chronicle.

The Bozeman Tritons Triathlon includes the youth race, along with sprint, junior races, and the first and only long course triathlon in Montana. Race distances are available for all ages and abilities, virtually the entire family! Participate in the sprint or long course race as an individual or a team. The Club is fueling the multisport lifestyle at East Gallatin Recreation Area, Bozeman, Montana, over one fun-filled weekend on July 30, 31. For other Bozeman Tritons Triathlon information, please visit our race website at www.bozemantritons.org/tritonstri. We hope to see you on race weekend!

YOUTH RACES
Date: Saturday, July 30 — 8:15 AM Check-In, 9:00 AM Start
Location: East Gallatin Recreation Area – Youth Base of Operations will be at the east end of Parking Lot
Entry Fees: $12 for city residents; $16 for non-city residents
Registration: Bozeman Recreation Department, 415 North Bozeman

Youth Race Distance Options:
Short Course / Red (ages 6 – 12) — 50 Meter Swim / 1 Kilometer Bike / .35 Kilometer Run
Intermediate Course / Blue (ages 6 – 12) — 50 Meter Swim / 2 Kilometer Bike / .70 Kilometer Run
Long Course / Gold (ages 13 – 15) -– 200 Meter Swim / 8 Kilometer Bike / 2 Kilometer Run. A road bike is strongly encouraged.

JUNIOR RACE
For ages 16 -19, this race is part of the Bozeman Tritons Triathlon Sprint Race on Sunday, July 31st. These athletes will have a separate wave start. Registration and information for the Junior Race is available at www.bozemantritons.org/tritonstri.  A road bike is strongly encouraged.

Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Summer Recreation Guide
Sunday, March 27, 2011

Bozeman Tritons Triathlon – 9 Days Left for Early Bird Registration!

We had our first tastes of spring in the Gallatin Valley this the past couple of weekends.  Technically, it is spring, but the 10 inches of new snow this morning make it feel a long ways off.  Even so, we’ve spotted plenty of folks taking advantage of the occasional dry roads and sunshine on their road and tri bikes.  On my way back from Bridger Bowl this on Saturday I was almost tempted to get on my bike and try out some of the long-course bike course.  Almost…..

A reminder, Early Bird registration for the Bozeman Tritons Triathlon ends on March 31.  Save a few bucks and register today!  We’ve had a lot of interest in both the long-course and sprint races, and registrations are off to a strong start. For race information and registration, please visit our race website at www.bozemantritons.org/tritonstri.

We welcome REI, our newest sponsor, to the team.  This means even better prizes and an awesome raffle!

Check out the new race poster below!  Train on and we’ll see you in July!

-Tony

 

Monday Morning Motivational Morsel

 

GVBC Spring Party! Spring, Summer Triathlon Group Training Opportunities!

The 2011 GVBC Spring party will be Wednesday, March 23, at 6 pm at the Lindley Center. GVBC will have pizza and beer (keg so bring a mug or you can purcahse a GVBC pint glass for $5). Please bring something for the potluck. A-M bring side dish type things, N-Z bring desserts.

You will be able to sign up for the club ($10) at the party. GVBC will go over the upcoming season’s events and you will be able to sign up to volunteer for the swap. If you can’t make the party but would like to sign up to volunteer at the Swap, contact Pat at hatfield@montana.edu. 

Additionally, and of special interest to the Tritons, registration ($25) and the race schedule for the 2011 Colin Craig Memorial Series will be available (jwnelson97@yahoo.com). 

For a variety of cycling reasons, including a special dose of inter-club cooperation with respect to triathlon training this spring & summer, GVBC has switched its twice-a-month Time Trial series from Tuesdays to Thursday evenings.

The Triton Spring/Summer training schedule is now fully integrated, and conflict-free!

Mo – Open Water Swimming with BOZE , 6:00 PM, East Gallatin, Starts 6/20.
Tu – Tuesday @ Track, Running with BRC, 6:00 PM, TBD, Starts 4/5.
We – Open Water Swimming with BOZE, 6:00 PM, East Gallatin, Starts 6/22.
Th – Thursday TTs, Cycling with GVBC, 6:00 PM, Various Locations, Starts 4/14, every other Thursday.

A tip of the cycling helmet, and appreciation to GVBC from the Tritons! Let’s get out and support our cycling community.

Tritons Run to the Pub!

 

An absolutely beautiful spring day greeted a dozen Tritons, and another twelve hundred or so runners, at the annual Run to the Pub yesterday. It was great to see everyone out there on the course — at the start line, the finish chute and Pub 317 for a couple of pints of Guinness. Sadly, and previously our exclusive domain, with JayZ winning it the first year and yours truly in 2010, the Tritons did not 3-peat on the Trip to the Dublin Marathon this year. We’ll just have to bring home the trip in 2012. And, how about former Triton Coach Aubrey Curtis winning the overall 10K  in a blistering pace of 5:49? Nice racing everyone. Nothing like getting the race season rolling, the heart pumping, especially with the Montana Masters Swimming Championships and the Grizzly Triathlon on the horizon.  See you out there again soon. ERIN GO BRAGH!

 

TRITONS RUN TO THE PUB – March 12, 2011
Triton	Div Plc	Div	Time	Pace
10K
Becky Hochstein	4	F20-29	46:43.6	7:32
Bridget Benjamin	49	F30-39	57:49.6	9:20
Sherri Pearson	68	F30-39	59:27.6	9:35
Megan Miller	143	F20-29	1:07:23.0	10:52
Chris Martin	33	M40-49	1:07:27.9	10:53
Margo Hickman	22	F50-59	1:20:24.6	12:58
Wendy Gerez	4	F60-69	1:27:03.3	14:02
HALF MARATHON
Julie Zickovich	18	F30-39	1:46:56.5	8:10
Jo Van Cutsem	18	M30-39	1:50:24.9	8:26
Art Thompson	9	M50-59	1:51:00.6	8:28
Ryan Takeshita	21	M30-39	1:55:08.5	8:47
Lauren Marvel	TBD	F20-29	TBD	TBD

 

Bozeman Tritons Triathlon July 30-31!

The Bozeman Tritons welcome you to the Bozeman Tritons Triathlon! Sprint, youth, junior races, and the first and only long course triathlon in Montana. Race distances for all ages and abilities, virtually the entire family! The Club is fueling the multisport lifestyle at East Gallatin Recreation Area, Bozeman, Montana. July 30, 31. For complete information and registration, please visit our race website at www.bozemantritons.org/tritonstri. We hope to see you on race weekend!

No Excuses – Swim Training Options During Bozeman Swim Center Closure 3/7-27

Yes, it’s true! The Bozeman Swim Center will be closed for three weeks starting tomorrow, March 7 to March 27, for a  main pool pump and lighting upgrade. The pool will reopen on its regular schedule on Monday, March 28. In the interim, swim training is available at the MSU Fitness Center.

Triathletes have two MSU Pool training options – (1) joining and swimming with the Bozeman Masters Swim Club during their scheduled workouts or (2)  swimming-on-your-own during lap swimming hours. General information on each program is available here — www.bozemanmasters.org and http://www.montana.edu/getfit/Marga_Hosaeus_Fitness_Center/facilities/pool.html

MSU Spring Break adds another minor scheduling inconvenience wrinkle, from March 11 to March 20.  Regardless, our great friends at the Bozeman Masters Swim Club (BOZE) issued an email last night, which thankfully addresses and ends these swim training coordination hassles. The email clearly, and comprehensively, laid out swim training scheduling options over the next three weeks, in detail, as follows.

OPTION #1 –JOIN &  SWIM WITH BOZE
The BOZE schedule for the remaining month of March is now revised. Additional swim workouts have been added at MSU, as follows.

Mo, Mar 07, 6-730pm at MSU
We, Mar 09, 6-730pm at MSU
Su, Mar 13, 4-6pm at MSU
Mo, Mar 14, 6-7pm at MSU
Tu, Mar 15, 6-7pm at MSU
We, Mar 16, 6-7pm at MSU
Mo, Mar 21, 6-730pm at MSU
We, Mar 23, 6-730pm at MSU
Sa, Mar 26, Montana Masters Swimming Championships at MSU
Su, Mar 27, Montana Masters Swimming Championships at MSU
Mo, Mar 28, 6-730pm at MSU
Tu, Mar 29, 7-830pm at Swim Center
We, Mar 30, 6-730pm at MSU
Th, Mar 31, 7-830pm at Swim Center

OPTION #2 SWIM-ON-YOUR-OWN
During the Swim Center closure, swimming-on-you-own is available during lap swim times at MSU, as follows. The cost is $7/day, and you can swim more than once that day. Weekly passes are available  for $20, or monthly for $60. The Tritons recommend that you call ahead to the MSU Fitness at (406) 994-5000 to confirm your workout timetable, in the event of possible MSU scheduling revisions, especially over Spring Break.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:30-8:00am-Lap Swim
Tuesday, Thursday 6:00-8:00am-Lap Swim
Monday-Friday 11:00-1:00pm-Lap Swim
Monday-Friday 4:00-6:00pm-Lap Swim

TRAIN ON.

Find Us On Facebook

You can now find the Bozeman Tritons on Facebook.

The Club welcomes you to visit us at the “Bozeman Triathlon Club”. You can do so simply, by clicking on the Facebook widget to the right of this post.

We invite you to be a member of our Facebook circle of friends. Stay updated on the Triton news feed by just clicking on the “Like” our page button.

Recent wall posts cover the Bozeman Tritons Triathlon and the upcoming Special Olympics Unified Sports Triathlon on May 11th.

A handful of Triton photographs and events are now uploaded, too. If you’re attending any of these Bozeman Triathlon Club events, whether racing, supporting, or even spectating, please feel free to click on the “I’m Attending” buttons for those events.

Members and the public can make wall posts, add photos, and start a discussion.

Let’s build our triathlon community. Keep the Club threads going, stay in the loop, and have fun.

FACEBOOK ON.