from the editor
MULTISPORT – IT’S CONTAGIOUS
I
have a confession. I’ve worked at USA then some.
Triathlon for nearly two years, but I’m not Every day I learn something new about
a triathlete yet (don’t tell my boss). multisport. I’ve had the opportunity to
I’ve stopped counting the number of interview a plethora of athletes and listen
times I’ve been asked about my non-existent to their stories about racing, training and
triathlon career – walking through airports camaraderie. I’ve witnessed some amazing
with USA Triathlon luggage, running on displays of athleticism, sportsmanship
snow-packed trails with a USAT hat atop and resolve at USA Triathlon’s National
my head, heck even my neighbor thought Championships, World Championships and
you had to be a triathlete to work for the other events. I edit articles from experts
governing body of the sport. All the while, who write about choosing the right wetsuit
I feel like I’ve been missing out on the so- (page 40), how yoga can make you a better
called multisport lifestyle. triathlete (page 52) and when to test drive
Sure, I run, I bike and I flop my arms new nutrition products (page 46) so that you
around in a pool and call it swimming, don’t bonk on race day.
but I’ve never combined all three (or even We’re fortunate to be involved in a sport
two) disciplines for one race. As an avid with so many coaches and experts willing to
runner, I appreciate everything that goes share their knowledge with the world and
into competing in endurance sports. Miles, athletes who inspire others with their stories
miles and more miles (or kilos if you prefer); of overcoming life’s many obstacles.
post-race days when you’re so sore that you So yes, in 2010, I’ll do a triathlon. I’m not
can’t figure out whether to walk or crawl up out of shape, I don’t need a new hobby, I just
those three flights of stairs; and plenty of think they look like fun. See you at the races.
quirky habits and terminology. In running,
we have fartleks and black toenails, and in Jayme Ramson is the online
triathlon there’s much of the same – with communication manager at USA Triathlon
three times more gear on race day. When I and the managing editor of USA Triathlon
first overheard a colleague talking about a Life magazine. Contact her about articles
tough weekend brick workout, I thought she you’d like to see in USA Triathlon Life or
spent her Saturday running with a backpack submit a member essay to communications@
full of bricks. I’ve learned the jargon and
usatriathlon.org.
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STATeMeNT Of OwNeRShIP
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION OF USA TRIATHLON LIFE REQUIRED BY ACT OF OCTOBER 23, 1962: SECTION 4369,
TITLE 39, UNITED STATES CODE, FILED, October, 12, 2009. USA Triathlon Life is published 4 times a year at 1365 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite
250, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, publication and general business offices.
1. The names and addresses of the publisher, editor, and managing editor are: Publisher: Skip Gilbert, 1365 Garden of the Gods Rd. Suite 250,
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Editor: Tim Yount, 1365 Garden of the Gods Rd. Suite 250, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Managing Editor:
Jayme Ramson, 1365 Garden of the Gods Rd. Suite 250, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
2. The owner is: USA Triathlon 1365 Garden of the Gods Rd. Suite 250, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
3. The known bond holders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total bonds, mortgages, or
other securities: None
First number refers to average no. of copies each issue during preceding 12 mos.
Second number refers to FALL 2009 single issue nearest to filing date
A. TOTAL NO. COPIeS (NeT PReSS RUN) 112,217 118,233
b. PAID DISTRIbUTION
1. MAILeD PAID SUbSCRIPTIONS 112,217 118,233
C. TOTAL PAID DISTRIbUTION 111,733 116,297
f. TOTAL DISTRIbUTION 112,217 118,233
G. COPIeS NOT DISTRIbUTeD 484 1,936
h. TOTAL (SUM Of f AND G) 112,217 118,233
I. PeRCeNT PAID 99.6% 99.6%
Publication of the Statement of Ownership is required.
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