Northern Utah Triathletes

Triathlon

Triathlon is a fast growing sport in Utah and it’s easy to see why triathlons are so popular. The variety of training and challenge that triathlon provides with swimming, biking and running makes it exciting and fun! As a certified running coach since 1996, Blonde Runner has seen many long time runners embrace the new challenge of triathlons while still getting to enjoy running and the cross-training is good for runners. It is important for people to learn to train properly for triathlons to avoid injury and with this fast growth of the sport, education is needed. This is why Lora Erickson aka Blonde Runner has decided to organize the new group: Northern Utah Triathletes. The group will welcome beginners, intermediate and elite/professional athletes. Weekly group rides, swim, nutrition and health clinics and running lectures will be scheduled regularly. Many pro athletes and sponsors are already on board and are excited to be part of this new group. If you would like to get involved, please email Lora Erickson at lora@blonderunner.com. Membership applications are now available.

Become A Member

Click and print a 2010 application

Memberships are effective until Dec. 31, 2010.

Submit your application now to take advantage of race and sponsor discounts. Once your application is received you will get an email with detailed group information and trainings in your area along with a link to subscribe to the exclusive “insider e-news” including special group discounts and offers.

Mail applications to: Northern Utah Triathletes, c/o Lora Erickson, 135 West 1900 South, Bountiful, Utah 84010. Make checks payable to Blonde Runner Health.

Swim Bike Run

Mission Statement:

The Northern Utah Triathletes mission is to join multi-sport athletes and runners together in a social, informative, and fun environment and to promote support, learning and growth. Beginner, intermediate, elite amateur/professional levels are welcome and individual involvement is encouraged to help each person reach his or her goals. Quality health education is promoted through regular practices, clinics, lectures and group challenges. No Sunday activities are supported.

Membership qualifications:

Submitted membership application & $25 yearly dues

All applicants need to be 18 years or older (a children training program is available through Blonde Runner Health in June - call Lora at 801-299-1601 for details). Click here to learn about the Kids Triathlon TEAM

Note: This group is for men & women (18 and older) all level of athletes including beginners, intermediate and advanced/professional athletes. If you are a pro, business owner or health professional and would like to lecture to the group, please contact Lora at lora@blonderunner.com so she can get you on the schedule.

Membership benefits:

Sponsor and retail discounts and special offers

Regular group practices (weekday rides, Saturday runs and periodic swims)

Ongoing group challenges & awards (awarded at monthly mingles and clinics)

Monthly socials and mingles with prize drawings

Subscription to periodic “insider e-news” (we do not sell or rent our list to third parties)

Area Triathlon Race discounts (see discount codes in “insider e-news“)

Special training clinic discounts (bike fit, video swim analysis, Vo2Max testing etc…)

Free group lectures and education clinics

Various health topics will be covered by health professionals including: open water swim clinics, sports nutrition - pre and post race, strength training, swimming technique clinics, running lectures, cycling how-to’s, fast transitions, beginners clinics are also provided.

Get involved

Are you interested in helping plan and carry out activities for the group? Let your voice be heard and join the group planning committee. Each member has something to contribute. We’d love to have your ideas and help. Area contacts for each county are needed. Area contacts and committee members are eligible for specials offers and products.

Learn more about the committee

Fueling the Multisport with Debbie Perry

nutrition & supplements for endurance

The Northern Utah Triathletes will host a Fueling the Multisport clinic with Debbie Perry to be held on March 13 at 9 a.m. Location: Paradise Bakery, 135 North 500 West, W. Bountiful. This clinic will cover nutrition and supplements and fueling your body for an endurance event (running and triathlon). Debbie is a Certified Sports Nutrition Advisor and a former Division 1 collegiate distance runner. Debbie is a 3-time age group all-American triathlete and multisport time world championship qualifier. You won’t want to miss this. Please RSVP on the Facebook page or email Lora at lora@blonderunner.com.

This event is free of charge, however membership in the Northern Utah Triathletes is encouraged. It’s only $25 per year and members get race discounts and deals at local shops. Membership is required to attend all practices, open water swim clinics and hands-on seminars (lecture and workout). Click here to print out a 2010 application We’d love to have you join us. Please feel free to contact Lora with questions at lora@blonderunner.com.

Members: See your “insider e-news” for race discount codes and local sponsor discounts.

Northern Utah Triathletes group shirts are available for purchase for members at clinics and practices. They are a stretch moisture management cotton microfiber blend (short sleeve - gray color). Choose from two sayings:

Triathlon

Swim Bike Run Repeat

Triathlon

pass the weak…hurdle the dead

Join today! Click here to print out a membership application

Interested in sponsoring this group?

If you would like to sponsor this group, please contact Lora Erickson at lora@blonderunner.com.

NUTs sublimated triathlon jerseys

The triathlon jersey’s that I am working on are going to be pretty sweet looking and a high quality sublimated jersey (top and bottom) to be used for our group to race in all year. Unfortunately most high quality tri gear is pretty pricey, so I am trying to make some efforts to drive the cost down and make them more affordable for members. We are looking for sponsors that are interested in getting their company name on the Northern Utah Triathletes jersey’s in exchange for donates (product, services and monetary funds). Running stores, bike shops, swimming gear places, financial institutions, and other companies. To maximize exposure we only have a certain number of spots available, so if you or someone you know is interested, please contact me at lora@blonderunner.com.

Members: If you think you would be interested in ordering a NUT’s tri jersey kit (top and bottom set), send me an email at lora@blonderunner.com with your approximate size. Jersey’s will be available in the early spring. You will be able to vote on favorite designs too.

Need complete day-to-day coaching or training?

Join Team Blonde Runner - Triathlon Women

Click here to learn about the Kids Triathlon TEAM

Northern Utah Triathletes on Facebook

Group Activities

Regular group activities and trainings will occur in the various counties located throughout Northern Utah. Please submit an application indicating which county you live in and your area coordinator will contact you. If you are interested in being an area contact, please submit an application and contact Lora at 801-299-1601. Area coordinators and committee members are eligible for specials offers and products.

Areas:

Box Elder County/Cache County: (Brigham City, Logan), Weber County: (Ogden, Huntsville, Eden, Liberty), Davis County: (North Salt Lake, Bountiful, Centerville, Farmington, Layton, Syracuse) -Area Coordinator, group organizer: Lora Erickson, 801-299-1601 lora@blonderunner.com, Salt Lake County/Utah: (So. Jordan, Sandy, Draper, West Valley City), Summit County: (Park City), Grantsville/Tooele County, Morgan County,Magna/West Valley County:

Swimming News

Currently swim clinics are being organized in West Valley, Bountiful and Ogden. If you are interested in attending email lora@blonderunner.com and let her know where you live. Please submit a membership application.

Cycling News

Outdoor weekly group rides will begin when the weather is good. Look for more information on spin classes in your area - check the “insider e-news” sent to members.

Running News

Many running groups exist through out Northern Utah. Look for more information on running groups in your area - check the “insider e-news” sent to members.

Davis County athletes are encouraged to run with the South Davis Road Runners for Saturday morning runs. (please note: athletes from any area are welcome to attend).

February Location: Meet in Kaysville at 8 a.m. Check your insider e-news for directions. Click here to see the run map. Members, please wear your group shirts (green short sleeve, black long sleeve).

If you need directions or have questions, just give Lora a call at 801-299-1601. This is an out and back route and can be adjusted to any distance you would like to run. Most people run about 5 or 6 miles, others go 10-12 miles. Some walk and only go a few miles too. This group is really for all levels and we have some men clocking 6-7 minute miles, others go 9:30, 11 minutes while still others go 13 minute miles. You are sure to find someone at your level. This group welcomes beginners.

Pictured: Lora Erickson aka Blonde Runner

photo credit: swim, bike – Jen E. Barnett, run – Andrea J. Dansie

Group contact:

Lora Erickson

Blonde Runner

Blonde Runner Health LLC

Bountiful, Utah

801-299-1601

lora@blonderunner.com

www.blonderunner.com

Please thank our sponsors by visiting them often!

Please note: Discounts are for registered group members. To become a member, submit an application. A free subscription to the “insider e-news” is included and has details on sponsor discounts.