Tuesday, December 13, 2016

NEW RACE SERIES

Mr. Keate Avery reached out to us to help get the word out about an exciting new indoor race series... first event is this Saturday!

So check it out!

AH YEAHHH! Indoor racing is here! 10k-20k-40k Race series to keep you motivated with fab sponsor prizes and category awards for top performers.

Race yourself or your buddies (or challenge that punk that's been talkin smack; we won't judge)

IF CLASSES FILL UP WE WILL OPEN MORE TIME SLOTS! This is a perfect chance to put yourself to the test and get a good baseline for the winter and track your progress, also come check out the BAM facility if you haven't seen it!

BAM INDOOR TT RACES

Our solution to drab lonely indoor trainer rides, and give you some mid-winter motivation: The BAM facility now has 16 trainers set up on the Racer-Mate multirider system. Giving us the opportunity to let you race yourself and your friends in a series of Time Trials throughout the winter. We believe in training in groups, allowing others to help you push yourself to make big fitness gains, and doing so in a fun environment. For these reasons we have created the BAM TIME TRIAL SERIES.



SPONSOR PRIZES

Winning is great, but stellar prizes from our fantastic sponsors are even better. So save your pat on the back for a rainy day because we will have something much better lined up. Awards will be given to series champs and category winners.

CATEGORIES:

MALE AND FEMALE 0-39
MALE AND FEMALE 40-55
MALE AND FEMALE 56+

WHERE & WHEN


Each Time Trial will be held on one Saturday out of the month starting in December, ending in February at BAM HQ in Sandy. If the current schedule fills up, we will make more dates and times available. We will make sure everyone who wants to participate.

SCHEDULE:

Dec. 17th 6:00am & 9:30am- 10k Time Trial

Jan. 21st 9:30am- 20k Time Trial

Feb. 25th 9:30- 40k Time Trial



WHAT TO EXPECT


When you arrive at BAM, You will set up your bike on the computrainer (we will be happy to assist you if you are new to it) You stats will be plugged into the Racermate software, which will adjust resistance based on the given information. You will then use your gears like you would any regular bike ride. Your wattage (power output), speed, distance, as well as race position and other information will be displayed on one of two hanging TVs for you to track your progress and visualize your competition.

I'M IN, SIGN ME UP!


REGISTER AT:

Friday, December 9, 2016

People Watching: Top 10 Gym Species

Generally speaking, I enjoy "people watching." It's especially fun at airports, sporting events,  and other places where you're part of a large, diverse group. My gym's locker room is a place where it's less fun. However, here are the Top 10 species I've identified from my observations.

Old Naked Guy: this is almost exclusively one of our beloved senior citizens. Always in the nude. Usually has one leg up on the bench as attempts to engage you in small talk, takin' his saweeeeeeet time. Seriously, don't you own a towel??

The Over-Talker: terrifyingly known to double as Old Naked Guy at times, this is the guy you just can't have a short conversation with in the locker room. Extremely hard to shake. This isn't a toga party, man, I have places to go!

Gym Rat: these are the people who either live at the gym or are somehow on the exact same schedule as you. Whether I'm swimming at 5AM or 9PM, there are 3-4 people I always see. It's uncanny.

Teenagers: Did we ever behave like this? Really? The immaturity is appalling... guess I'm just getting old. Boy, I'll wash your mouth out with soap!

The Manatee: Not known to do anything active at the gym. Similar to the Loch Ness Monster, at times you can catch a glimpse of them floating in the hot tub or lounging behind a steam-filled sauna door.


Private Ryan: the opposite of Nature Boy, this is the guy who clearly never played organized sports. Toes behind a curtain is the most I've observed of this species.

Avoid Eye Contact at All Cost: from my personal experience this is either A) a gangbanger (check out his elaborate back tats in the shower at your own risk) or B) let's just say someone on illicit "supplements." There's this one guy who constantly mutters threatening obscenities at no one in particular... upon realizing it was just him and me mano a mano one time, I may or may not have hid behind some lockers until he left. I feel bad for him, but he's a scary dude!

Brotein Shake & Brotato Chip:


SWAG Daddy: I belong to a public rec center. It's a nice facility, and has an amazing pool, but it's not exactly a country club. That said, SWAG Daddy takes delight in making the most of the amenities, as limited as they are. My first observation with this species is always that they're using up at least 50% of the soap/shampoo in the dispensers. As I'm about to leave, I realize he must have gobbled up at least 50% of the hot water in the joint... he's full on shaving in the shower at this point and there's no end in sight. When he does finally emerge, he's often spotted with his head directly under the automatic hand dryer thing.

Too Close For Comfort Guy: this is the guy who either A) selects the shower next to you when there are several alternatives or B) insists on getting his stuff out of the locker above or below yours while you're mid-change.



Tuesday, December 6, 2016

The X Man: Interview with Xavier Lucio

Get to know Xavier Lucio, a family man and Ironman who's a major force to be reckoned with on our local scene.

Thanks for the time, Xavier!


What’s your athletic background and how did you get into triathlon?

I played soccer since I could walk. This was my sport! I played on competitive leagues growing up. Then played 4 years varsity in high school and then on through college. I was even able to play semiprofessionally. However, I was an all-athlete type of guy. I ran cross country, participated in the track team, played some high school football in Texas, and even played a little basketball through junior high school.


When I finally got into graduate school, I saw this triathlon race on tv late one night while I was getting some assignments done. I thought to myself, I can do that. So, years later after I finished graduate school and finally got the family life settled, I hung up my soccer boots and started my triathlete journey.

My first race was in Provo at which time the swim was cancelled because of lightning. Then I did the Labor Day tri up in Bountiful and that was my first full test to see what I had. It was a life learning lesson trying to get from the start gate of this sport to where I have come this far. Along the way I have made some great friendships!!!


How would you summarize your 2016 season, and what was the highlight and lowlight?

2016 started great in the off season and then somehow I overstrained and took a long time to recover. St. George 70.3 weather was brutal. And some of the smaller races I did didn't turn out time wise what I projected but it all turned around when I competed CDA 70.3. I finally found my groove and then built from there. My greatest accomplishment was completing my first full triathlon at CDA. It was an experience I will never forget. Although I'd like to qualify for Kona, this will have to wait for another time as the requirements for training at this distance takes too much time away from family. I was able to learn a lot from the 2016 season and look forward to the 2017 season.


CDA 70.3
You have a reputation of being a guy who leaves it all out there on race day and who loves to compete. Who are some of your “friendly rivals” on the local scene?

Everyone is a rival. When I get on the race field it's like "war". I want to win no matter what age division you're in. I always jokingly say to my family after a race that they compliment me on, "if you're not first, you're last". They know I'm joking though.


St. George

Looking at our results database, you took a big step up in 2015, beginning with a monster performance at St. George 70.3 that year (4:52!). What changes did you make to your training, etc. to see the improvements you have over the past couple years?

I got myself a coach. Rory has done a great job getting me where I'm at today. It's been a process also with getting to know the different training and race strategies that have given me an edge over the competition.


"I got your edge right here"

Maybe related question to above… how has SLTC helped with your progression in the sport?

SLTC has been great. All the group training and friendly competitions have helped get my training on track. I would never have been able to compete at the full ironman distance without their help and support.



Speaking of St. George, this year you threw down a 2:30, top 3% bike (top 1% excluding the pro field), and then followed it with a 1:43 (top 10% excluding pros). What advice would you give to people who will be tackling that course for the first time in 2017?

Study the course well. Don't get caught up on the race field competitors. You don't want to go all out just to learn that this course will beat you down with all the elevation that is involved. Get prepared for the bike and run with lots of race simulation distance and elevation. Kickr lab is a great way to get prepared for the bike.



What are your racing plans and goals for next season?

I'm trying to qualify for 70.3 world championship. I will probably compete this year at the Olympic championships in Nebraska since I keep qualifying but never go. I'll be doing some local races to prep for the "A"races.

You’ve raced a lot on the local scene over the past few years, which is awesome. What’s your podium for favorite races and why?

RaceTri throws down a great 70.3 race (Toughman Utah Half) which I like to do every year. TriUtah also does great with Echo which is an awesome Olympic distance. I also like the early races in the year like Icebreaker and Ghost Town but have a hard time with the cold weather. St. George 70.3 is a must for all the local Utah triathletes.


CDA


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Sunday, December 4, 2016

Kona Early Broadcast Party

Be there or be square!

What: Kona viewing party on big screen
When: Wed, Dec 7th  7:00-8:30pm
Where: Fort Douglas Officer's Club, University of Utah
            150 Fort Douglas Blvd, Salt Lake City, Utah 84113


Comments from SLTC:

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!

Please join us for a inspirational night with an early viewing party of the 2016 NBC Kona Ironman World Championship on the big screen. Food, drinks, and giveaways will be provided by our sponsor TriUtah.

You don't want to miss this!!!

Special Thanks to Perry Hacker, TriUtah, and all the SLTC athletes that earned this from completed Ironman races.


Thursday, December 1, 2016

Anonymous Trash Talk - Blow the Whistle!

Whether it be an interview, race report, etc, etc, we welcome any and all creative content from you the readers... definitely adds to our motto of "hyping the local scene!"

Here's some funny stuff one of you sent to me personally. This individual wanted the Utah tri community to know of his/her intentions to "dominate in 2017," but I've been sworn to secrecy as to identifying the author.

Enjoy!


The link (red text below) is the radio edit version of the song, with the altered tri lyrics further below. I recommend playing the song in the background while you follow along.

I go on and on
Can't understand how I last so long
I must have super powers
Train 225 hundred hours
Get a calculator do the math
How many thousand times that I've moved my a**
And over the next twenty-four months
I picture 13 races with me at the front

For-rest Gump, I can move my feet
I know 93 triathletes who can't hang with me
An Ironman who trains like an Olympian
And I'm still gonna crush every race you see me in

Winning's my favorite word  
You better hope the course is short
You know you can't play on my court
Can't hang with the big dog
Stay on the porch


Blow the whistle



I'm trainin', son
In the pool, rip some, then I hit that run
Like Ro-ry, A. Hall, and BJ C.
I'm a tri P to the I-M-P
Iced up Icebreaker baby
Ballin at Echo baby
Top dog at St. George baby
Ain't nothin' but winnin' these days G
A few of you are trained up
But ya'll still know you're gonna need a lotta luck
Don't care brother what you say
2017 come out to play
Do you really wanna be like me?
Dominate BAM and SLTC?
Registered with USAT
I came to win... I don't need ID

Blow the whistle

Your mind is gone
Your brain is blazed
You've been wide awake for the last 3 days
Race day
It goes down for real
Real fast, you're goin' downhill
Crash and burn, you bonk, fall back
You're doin' too much you can't handle all that
Man it's been way too long
Time to let the whole world play my song
See me, I like to get around
Leave the state, come back and hit the town
I'm in the valley, St. George, and Jordanelle
Race Directors everywhere I know them well
And believe that.. they know me
Gladly pay my entry dollars
To win my AG
But I'm crazy you don't wanna be like me
Running the snowy streets is where you might find me

Blow it

Blow the whistle


Tuesday, November 29, 2016

TriUtah Announces 2017 Schedule

When it rains it pours!

Check out TriUtah's 2017 race schedule.

REGISTRATION OPENS DEC 20th - REGISTER FOR 2 OR MORE EVENTS TO SAVE UP TO 50%!



2017 TriUtah Race Schedule

April 22 - Ghost Town Sprint, Syracuse

May 13 - Woman of Steel Sprint at American Fork

June 10 - East Canyon Sprint & Olympic

July 8 - Echo Sprint & Olympic

August 12 - Jordanelle Sprint and Olympic

August 19 - Porter's Half Marathon & 10k

September 16 - Brineman Sprint, Olympic & Half

September 23 - Woman of Steel Running Relay




Echo Canyon

Brineman - Antelope Island Causeway

Jordanelle Reservoir