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Nevada Senior Games

Your Guide to the Nevada Senior Games Triathlon

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This is your detailed guide to the Nevada Senior Games Triathlon that will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1 within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. I'm putting on my Nevada Senior Games triathlon coordinator cap to share all the juicy details. The Nevada Senior Games Triathlon & the Las Vegas Triathlon The official Nevada Senior Games triathlon is the sprint … [Read more...] about Your Guide to the Nevada Senior Games Triathlon

My Guest Appearance: Las Vegas Triathlon Club Spotlight

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Heartfelt thanks to John Mercer and Bob Gamble of the Las Vegas Triathlon Club for inviting me to join them to talk "triathlon"! In this jam-packed 30-minute interview on John's YouTube channel, I shared my triathlon story including: How I got started in triathlonThe importance of having the right coachHow the Las Vegas Triathlon Club's events and camaraderie helped prepare … [Read more...] about My Guest Appearance: Las Vegas Triathlon Club Spotlight

Off the Rails: Derailleur Failure During 5K Cycling Time Trial

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At today's Nevada Senior Games 5K cycling time trial, I experienced my first ever "bike mechanical" -- when something goes haywire with one's bicycle. Luckily the issue wasn't a flat tire, but one that played havoc with my cadence and confidence about racing well. Last week, I checked out my older Trek FX 7.5, named Lil Raven, on the trainer (after inadvertently leaving my … [Read more...] about Off the Rails: Derailleur Failure During 5K Cycling Time Trial

Nevada Senior Games’ 2018 Triathlon Athlete Guide

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Editor's Note: The following is a full reprint of the athlete guide appearing on the Nevada Senior Games' Sports Information web page as a downloadable PDF. Updated: July 17, 2018 The Nevada Senior Games is excited to partner with BBSC Endurance Sports to feature the Las Vegas Triathlon as the state’s first-ever qualifying race for the 2019 National Senior Games, and is … [Read more...] about Nevada Senior Games’ 2018 Triathlon Athlete Guide

Triathlon Added to Nevada Senior Games’ Sports Roster

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JAN. 18, 2018 / LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – For the first time, older athletes can vie for qualification to the National Senior Games in the sport of triathlon at this year’s Nevada Senior Games. The 2018 Las Vegas Triathlon sprint race, set for Saturday, Sept. 29, will be the Nevada Senior Games’ state qualifying race for individual athletes ages 50 or better for the 2019 National … [Read more...] about Triathlon Added to Nevada Senior Games’ Sports Roster