Rocky Mountain

The Rocky Mountain Chapter currently holds triathlon group trainings in the Greater Denver Metro Area and in Colorado Springs.  Please contact Mackenzie Lane (mackenzie.lane@lls.org) for additional details.

Boulder Sunrise Triathlon    Boulder, CO - June 5, 2010
0.3 mile swim, 17 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
The Boulder Sunrise Triathlon is a sprint distance tri consisting of a clockwise open water swim in the Boulder Reservoir, a mostly flat with some rolling hills bike section and a run course that features a flat, nicely packed dirt trail that overlooks the lake and the mountains.  Aid stations for the event feature Gatorade, GU, pretzels and water.

Loveland Lake to Lake Triathlon     Loveland, CO - June 26, 2010
0.9 mile swim, 30 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
The Loveland Lake to Lake Triathlon provides triathlon enthusiasts with a safe and enjoyable event in which to compete, regardless of their competitive level.  It promotes the triathlon sport and the opportunity to give back to the community.  The event provides a beautiful venue.  The transition area and lake are near North Lake Park.  North Lake Park is a nice setting for competitors and families.

Harvest Moon Long Course Triathlon      Aurora, CO - September 12, 2010
1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
The event takes place at the beautiful Aurora Reservoir, providing a convenient location for triathletes who live along the Colorado Front Range.  Swimmers will complete a 1.2 mile out-and-back swim route in the Aurora Reservoir with the start occurring in waves.  Riders will then complete a 56 mile loop with an out-and-back spur located in the first half of the course.  The route will follow rural country roads that cover a mix of hilly terrain and long flats through the farm and ranch country of eastern Colorado.  The event concludes with the 13.1 mile run course that wraps around the Aurora Reservoir on the winding bike path.  The terrain is flat to gently rolling with some hills near the beginning and end.  The course is completely closed to motor vehicles and follows a mix of dirt roadways, concrete and asphalt bike paths.

Why Tri with TNT?

• Comprehensive four- to six-month training program
• Fundraising resources and assistance
• Personal attention from nationally certified triathlon coaches
• Fitness and skills clinics
• TNT dri-fit training shirt, event singlet & TNT wetsuit
• Lodging and two parties at the event
• Event entry registration, plus air travel and bike shipping (if applicable)
• Be a part of the Team that is saving lives!

Training Locations and Program

Training will take place in regional teams.  The Denver Region trains in and around the Denver Metro area.  The Colorado Springs Region trains in and around the Colorado Springs Metro area.

TNT will provide you with a non-competitive, comprehensive training program to prepare you to complete a triathlon.  The program is designed with the busy person in mind, so most weekday workouts are 45-90 minutes or less, with longer workouts reserved for the weekend.

Designed and implemented by our national certified triathlon coaches, the training program consists of 15-24 weeks of daily workouts tailored to multiple ability levels.  A typical workout week includes five days of training including a group swim and track practice workout.  The longer trainings on Saturdays are group workouts and incorporate brick workouts.  At many coach-lead workouts, informational clinics will be held that cover swim techniques, bike fit, nutrition and hydration, injury prevention and bike maintenance.  

Prerequisites

TNT welcomes all levels of experience.  Our training program is designated to turn the non-athlete into an endurance event finisher and to help seasoned athletes meet their training goals.  Prior to Kickoff, you should meet the following prerequisites:

• Sprint or Olympic Distance:  you should be comfortable putting your face in the water and should have general knowledge of the freestyle (crawl) stroke. - While mountain bikes and hybrids are acceptable, they are not preferred for triathlon.  If you are planning to buy a bike, please be sure to talk with your coaches before making a purchase. - Running or run/walking is acceptable for the race.  Do not worry about your pace.
• Half Ironman:  prior triathlon experience is required and your must receive coach approval prior to registering for this event.

*All participants must complete a swim evaluation (consisting of swimming half the distance of the race) prior to Recommitment to the team.

Support:  TNT Mentors, Team Captains and LLS Staff

• Your Mentor is a past-participant serving as your fundraising resource and peer advisor.  If you have questions about fundraising, your mentor is your first point of contact.  Participants are matched with mentors in an approximate eight-to-one ratio.
• Team Captains are past-participants who organize informal trainings, help support the coaches and participants at group trainings and they promote team spirit and camaraderie.
• TNT Team Managers (LLS Staff) attend some coached trainings and maintain office hours at LLS during the week.

Get Started!

• RSVP for an Information Meeting and get your questions answered by TNT Staff, coaches, team heroes and past participants.