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This site aims to serve as a collecting point for the sport of triathlon in our “303” community. 303Triathlon's goal is to provide the 303 triathlon community with a source of local Boulder, Denver, and Colorado triathlon news, including original content, outside content, stories, results, pictures, and a place to go to get hooked into the local tri community.
303 Triathlon
2y ago
The USA Triathlon Foundation announced today it is now accepting applications for the fourth annual USA Triathlon Foundation Ambassador Team. The USA Triathlon Foundation Ambassador Team is a group of dedicated individuals who are committed to raising awareness for the USA Triathlon Foundation and its mission, which is transforming lives through sport by opening pathways to swimming, biking, and running for all. The application window runs from Oct 15th through Nov 5th. Read more ..read more
303 Triathlon
2y ago
For me, in 2021, perhaps the memories of Alamosa in 2020 became my beacon of clarity or at least my landing place to compete again. In 1932 Amelia Earhart landed in Alamosa because it was the last clear place she saw after she flew into a dust storm in Eastern Colorado and she needed to land. Maybe I needed to compete. Maybe she needed some fuel and something to eat. Maybe it’s kinda the same thing. Read more ..read more
303 Triathlon
2y ago
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at an organized sports event? How much time and effort does it take to go into a single event? How do organizers deal with the unexpected while still pulling off a successful event? And finally, what details do organizers wish participants knew? Read more ..read more
303 Triathlon
2y ago
The Last Call Triathlon at Boyd Lake near Loveland was the last triathlon along the front range but there are still a couple of opportunities to race in Montrose and Alamosa. The Black Canyon Triathlon (Montrose) October 2nd and the Splashland Triathlon (Alamosa) October 19th are still on the calendar. These are pool based triathlons and in Alamosa the pool is a hot springs--and the swim is last. Read more ..read more
303 Triathlon
2y ago
The authentic joy Lucy Charles Barclay beamed to the world the second she broke the tape is something I’ll never forget. It gave me goosebumps and seemed deep seated, especially as she came to hug her husband with tears running down her face. I have never seen or felt such happiness Read more ..read more
303 Triathlon
2y ago
Last year, with a limited race calendar we discovered the Splashland Triathlon in Alamosa with some fun history. It's a late October race with a swim in a nice warm hot springs pool on the edge of town. We discovered it's part of the Southwest Triathlon Series with races in Gunnison, Montrose, Alamosa and Los Alamos New Mexico. The Montrose triathlon, called the Black Canyon Triathlon is October 2, and the Alamosa, Splashland Triathlon is October 19th. Read more ..read more
303 Triathlon
2y ago
303 is heading to St. George to bring you in-person coverage of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. With no Kona this year, all eyes are on the desert of southwest Utah. With a hilly run course, fast bike and a predicted temperature near 100 degrees, the real sizzle isn’t the rubber meeting the road, it’s the clash of top triathletes on heels of the Collins Cup that has no doubt sparked some rivalries Read more ..read more
303 Triathlon
2y ago
Recently Emergency Room Physician and very accomplished IRONMAN veteran athlete Dr. Jeff Sankoff shared on his podcast, thoughts on heart health and specifically talking about what probably happened with Tim O'Donnell and what that means for triathletes in general. Read more ..read more
303 Triathlon
2y ago
Triathlon’s “Super Bowl” happened today in Slovakia, it was called the Collins Cup. Yes we have Kona and the IRONMAN World Championships but that is about individuals, today was about the teams and the sport and profession of triathlon. The Collins Cup was designed to mirror golf’s popular Ryder Cup pitting three teams of 12 athletes (6 men, 6 women) against each other. One team from Europe, the United States and Internationals. Read more ..read more
303 Triathlon
2y ago
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) today announced the Collins Cup Fantasy Competition that will take place in the run up to the Collins Cup in Samorin, Slovakia on August 28th, 2021. The Collins Cup Fantasy Competition follows the well-received Tokyo fantasy game and utilises the PTO’s pioneering Race Data and Statistics site, which has given fans of the sport unrestricted access to current and historical racing data like never before. It is the next step in enhancing fan engagement and will be a fun way for Triathlon fans as well as all sports enthusiasts to follow the race.&nbs ..read more