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Duathlon Nationals to Tucson

I don't know how I missed this bit of news, but I'm stoked! Read on...

USA Triathlon announced Wednesday that the scenic city of Tucson, Ariz., will host the National Duathlon Festival in 2011 and 2012.
Exact race dates have not been set, but organizers expect an April event for both years. Duathlon races consist of a run-bike-run format.

"USA Triathlon is thrilled to be bringing our National Duathlon Festival to Tucson in 2011 and 2012," said USAT executive director Skip Gilbert. "Given the tremendous reception we received from Richmond, Va., for the past two years, we are confident that our nation's 32nd-largest city and its active community will roll out the red carpet to help support and showcase our sport."
"The selection of Tucson/Oro Valley to host the 2011 and 2012 USA Triathlon National Duathlon Festival provides the perfect opportunity to prove to world-class athletes and trainers how our community lives up to the title of 'America's Winter Training Capital,'" said Vince Trinidad, director of the Tucson Sports division for the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau.
"Additionally, the event will be an example of the seamless cooperation and collaboration between Tucson Sports, Oro Valley and Ventana Medical Systems, a private organization for which our destination is becoming well known."

The 2011 and 2012 USAT National Duathlon Festival will consist of three duathlons in the Oro Valley - the Age Group National Championship, a sprint-distance Citizen's Race and the Off-Road Championship. The 2010 event is slated for April 24-25 in Richmond, Va.

Posted 5 months ago

Joerie Vansteelant to race Powerman Alabama

starDuathlon247
February 10, 2010 9:27 AM

Joerie Vansteelant to race Powerman Alabama

Powerman Alabama Multisport Weekend New Location Outside of Birmingham - March 27/28th 2009 LADIES WINNER JESSICA JACOBS COMING BACK AS WELL AS  WORLD CHAMPION DUATHLETE JOERIE VANSTEELANT OF BELGIUM! Team Magic is excited to confirm the return of our 2009 Elite Duathlon National Champion Jessica Jacobs as well as the entry of 2009 Powerman World Champion Joerie Vansteelant of Belgium. Jacobs is returning to claim her crown as USA Triathlon Elite Duathlon National Champion once again, and along with Joerie, will be competing in the 10k/60k/10k distance for and a piece of the $5,000 cash purse. The Elites will race on their own Saturday to make a great spectator friendly race. Joerie Vansteelant has a quite an impressive resume and is known as a clear champion across the world when it comes to duathlon. Therese Bynum and Faye Yates, directors of Team Magic, Inc. that hosts Powerman Alabama, knew duathlon champion Benny Vansteelant before his tragic loss and are looking forward to meeting his brother Joerie while he enjoys some training in the Birmingham area prior to the event. In addition to winning the Powerman World Championship in Zofingen, Switzerland, Joerie won 9 out of 12 events in 2009, capturing 2nd place in 2 and 3rd place in the other. Jessica Jacobs, local to the Birmingham area, took an impressive victory with Team Magic not only at the 2009 Powerman Alabama Elite Duathlon National Championship, but also won her 1st triathlon as a professional racer at Team Magic's Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon in 2008. Jessica’s career has really taken off since that win, with a 3rd at Ironman Florida and Wisconsin. In 2009, she was 6th at Germany's Quelle Challenge and 21st at the Hawaii Ironman Championships. Team Magic Fueling Sponsor Quintana Roo Bicycles has just announced its sponsorship of Jessica. Chris Hewings, Sales & Marketing Director for ABG, said, “Jessica is a superb Triathlete who has put together a string of very impressive results over the past few years. She's the perfect match for Quintana Roo, and we are looking forward to her incredible bike splits being improved now that she'll be riding the QR Cd0.1.” Other pros confirmed for the Elite Duathlon Championship are: John Phillips, Ryan Giuliano, Robert Wade, Guy Petruzzelli, Jennifer Garrison, Anne Curi Preisig and Rachel Chambers. Along with the Powerman Alabama Elite Competition, a host of amateur events will take place during the weekend. With its' nationally acclaimed off-road trails, Oak Mountain State Park opens the door for the addition of our new XTERRA Off-Road Duathlon and Trail Run to be held on Saturday along with the PowerKids Duathlon and Elite Race. The Powerman Alabama Duathlon Amateur Race (10k/60k/10k,) the NEW Team Magic Signature Duathlon (5k/40k/5k) and the Double Oak Duathlon (2.5k/20k/2.5k) will all take place on Sunday morning. Visit www.team-magic.com for complete information and online registration links.

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Posted 6 months ago

Another Powerman in the USA!


The World Returns to Muncie for POWERMAN MUNCIE

 Steve and Tammy Tomboni, owners of Muncie Multi-Sport, Inc., announce the signing of the contract to host Powerman Muncie, a duathlon event that includes the multi-sporting races consisting of run/bike/run in October 2010.

 Powerman Muncie will be held at Prairie Creek Reservoir in Muncie, Indiana, USA on October 2, 2010. It has been the race site for over 30 years for the Muncie Endurathon and other multi-sports events. Muncie has served as host of many national championships and the ITU Long Course World Championships in 1996.

 Get the full scoop here.

Posted 7 months ago

Powerman Alabama

This just in from Duathlon247.com:

Mark your calendars now for March 27th and 28th... Changes with administration in the City of Birmingham (USA) have once again sent Team Magic searching for a new location to keep the Powerman Alabama tradition alive. The new location is Oak Mountain State Park, just south of downtown Birmingham. Team Magic chose this location based on a positive history with the long-running Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon and close proximity to metropolitan Birmingham. Top billing for the weekend events will be the USA Triathlon Elite Duathlon National Championship. The race will go the Powerman Alabama Distance of 10k/60k/10k and offer a $5,000 cash purse. The Elite Race will be held as a stand-alone event on Saturday. With its nationally acclaimed off-road trails, Oak Mountain State Park opens the door for the addition of our new XTERRA Off-Road Duathlon and XTERRA Trail Run to be held on Saturday along with the PowerKids Duathlon and Elite Race. The Powerman Alabama Duathlon Amateur Race (10k/60k/10k,) the NEW Team Magic Signature Duathlon (5k/40k/5k) and the Double Oak Duathlon (2.5k/20k/2.5k) will all take place on Sunday morning. Online registration and complete event details will be available at www.team-magic.com soon.

Posted 7 months ago

Du the Future

There's a good read by Jez Cox on the "Future of Duathlon" over at Duathlon247.com.

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Posted 8 months ago

Duathlon Nationals - it's all about the bike

This news came in my inbox yesterday:

There will be a change in the first run distance for the On-Road Age Group National Championship this year. As a result of a decision by the USAT Duathlon Committee, the first run will be a 5k instead of a 10k. The race distances will be a 5k run, a 38k bike and a 5k run.

Whoa! That's shaving a huge chunk of running out of the short course distance. I wonder what their motivation was.

How's this going to affect your preparation for duathlon nationals next year?

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Posted 10 months ago

Duathlon Worlds Report

And if you haven't seen this finish yet, it's incredible:

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Posted 11 months ago