Category Archives: Triathlon

Tim O’Donnell Interview

Posted on December 14, 2019 by tricraigz

On Thursday evening I interviewed Tim O’Donnell at the Triathlon Club of San Diego meeting. Tim placed 2nd at the 2019 Ironman World Championships and was the top American male. Matt Bach from UCAN assisted me in the 30 minute … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Triathlon | Tagged 60 Minutes, Craig Zelent, Ironman, Kona, Matt Bach, TCSD, Tim O'Donnell, Triathlon Club of San Diego, UCAN, World Championships | Leave a comment

TCSD Conversation: October 2019 – Jason Verbracken

Posted on November 3, 2019 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I had the pleasure recently of talking triathlon with Jason Verbracken. In just the 2018 and 2019 seasons Jason has done some absolutely amazing races. These include full Ironman distance races in Alaska, Iceland and … Continue reading →

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Ironman 70.3 World Championships – Nice, France

Posted on September 28, 2019 by tricraigz

On September 8th I raced the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Nice, France. This was the 2nd race on our racation. The 1st race was the ITU Olympic Distance World Championships on 9/1/19 in Lausanne, Switzerland. After Lausanne we shifted … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Triathlon | Tagged 70.3, Bastille Day, Beverly Hillbillies, Cathedral of Saint John The Baptist, Col de Vence, Cote d'Azur, Craig Zelent, Egyptian Museum, France, Geneva, Ironman, Italy, ITU, Laurie Kearney, Lausanne, Mediterranean, Monaco, Muncie, National Cinema Museum, Nice, Promenade des Anglais, Royal Palace of Turin, Shroud of Turin, Switzerland, Turin | 4 Comments

ITU Olympic Distance Triathlon World Championships – Lausanne, Switzerland

Posted on September 19, 2019 by tricraigz

On September 1st I raced the ITU Olympic Distance Triathlon World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland. Lausanne was a repeat venue for me as back in 2006 I had raced this event in Lausanne and placed 29th out of 108 men … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Triathlon | Tagged 70.3, Craig Zelent, Felsenegg, FIFA, Ironman, ITU, LAF, Lake Geneva, Laurie Kearney, Lausanne, Switzerland, Team USA, Tim Yount, USA Triathlon, Zurich | 2 Comments

TCSD Conversation: September 2019 – John Mitchell

Posted on September 18, 2019 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I recently sat down and talked triathlon with John Mitchell, the TCSD Beginner Bike Coach. John has a huge heart and he is as good as they come at paying his many blessings forward. John … Continue reading →

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USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships – Cleveland, OH

Posted on August 26, 2019 by tricraigz

On August 10th I raced USA Triathlon National Championships in Cleveland, OH. Nationals is always my favorite race of the year. It is the best organized, most well run and very competitive. USAT does an outstanding job with this race … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Triathlon | Tagged Adrienne Leblanc, Bath, Canada, Cleveland, Clint Dowd, Craig Zelent, Don Alden, Edmonton, Glen Ellyn, IL, Jeremy Oury, Kip Kimble, Kyle Welch, Lake Erie, Lee Walther, Michael Smith, Mike Land, Mike Plumb, Ohio, Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, Steve Wade, Tim Yount, USA Triathlon, USAT., Wade Grow | 3 Comments

Legacy Triathlon

Posted on August 4, 2019 by tricraigz

On July 20th I raced the inaugural Legacy Triathlon in Long Beach, CA. This venue is the proposed course for the 2028 Olympic Games so this race will only grow bigger over the coming years. USA Triathlon produced the race … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Triathlon | Tagged Craig Zelent, Jeremy Oury, Legacy Triathlon, Long Beach, Mike Long, Missouri, Nationals, Olympic Games, St. Joseph, USA Triathlon, Wade Grow | 2 Comments

TCSD Conversation: June 2019 – Maggie Riley-Hagan

Posted on July 24, 2019 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I recently had the good fortune of sitting down and talking triathlon with TCSD member Maggie Riley-Hagan. Maggie is a real pioneer for the women athletes of today. Maggie did the TCSD and USA proud … Continue reading →

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TCSD Conversation: April 2019 – Danny Arnold

Posted on July 14, 2019 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I recently had the pleasure of talking triathlon with Danny Arnold. Danny is one of TCSD’s Co-Sponsorship Directors so he is playing an active role in shaping the future of our club. In addition, Danny … Continue reading →

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San Diego International Triathlon

Posted on July 13, 2019 by tricraigz

On June 23rd I raced in one of my favorite local triathlons, San Diego International Triathlon (SDIT). I always feel blessed by God every day to be healthy enough to do the sport I love, but this day took that … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Triathlon | Tagged Cabrillo Monument, Craig Zelent, Dan Rock, Diane Ridgway, Don Ridgway, Mike Plumb, San Diego, San Diego International Triathlon, SDIT, Spanish Landing, Susan Powell | Leave a comment