Tag Archives: Team USA

TCSD Conversation: December 2018 – World Championships

Posted on January 26, 2019 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent For this edition of TCSD Conversation I spoke to our members who raced World Championship events in 2018. My hope is that more of our members will race the qualifying events. This is a great … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Marathon, TCSD Conversation, Triathlon | Tagged 70.3, Aaro Jarvinen, Andy Thacher, Aquabike., Australia, Bob Hubbard, Brisbane, Chris Costales, Craig Woodhouse, Craig Zelent, Dan Redfern, Dee Dee Burton, Denmark, Diane Ridgway, duathlon, Fyn, Gold Coast, Hawi, Henri Morales, Ironman, ITU, Jeff Krebs, Judi Carbary, Kona, Laurie Kearney, Maggie Riley-Hagan, Marisa Rastetter, Natural Energy Lab, Parade of Nations, Queen K, Rick Kozlowski, Rob Watson, Scott Endsley, South Africa, Superfrog, Surfer's Paradise, Sydney Marathon, TCSD, Team USA, Triathlon, World Championship | Leave a comment

ITU Triathlon World Championships – Gold Coast, Australia

Posted on October 5, 2018 by tricraigz

On September 16th I raced the ITU Olympic Distance Triathlon World Championships in Surfer’s Paradise, Australia. This was the 14th time in my career I have raced the Olympic Distance Worlds and 25th time I have raced for Team USA … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Marathon, Triathlon | Tagged Australia, Brisbane, BrisFest, Craig Zelent, Dee Dee Burton, Douglass MacArther, Gold Coast, ITU, Laurie Kearney, North Stradbroke Island, Opera House, Straddie, Surfer's Paradise, Sydney, Sydney Marathon, Tamborine Mountain Rainforest, Team USA, World Championships, World War II | 2 Comments

TCSD Conversation: August 2018 – Andy Thacher

Posted on September 7, 2018 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I recently had the pleasure of talking triathlon with TCSD member Andy Thacher. Andy has done more races than any person I know. This interview will be published just after Andy represents Team USA at … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Half Marathon, Marathon, Running Race, TCSD Conversation, Triathlon | Tagged All-American, Andy Thacher, Aquabike., Aquathlon, Big Bear, Centurion, certified coach, Chicago, Coach Killpack, Cozumel, Craig Zelent, Denmark, Deseret News, Edmonton, Farmington 5000, Half Marathon, Hurricane, Ironman, Little League, Marathon, Ogden Triathlon, Penticton, Salt Lake City, Sand Hollow Triathlon, Southern Nevada Road Runners Club, St. George, TCSD, TCSD Conversation, Team USA, Triathlon, USA Triathlon, USAT., Utah | Leave a comment

ITU Triathlon World Championships – Rotterdam

Posted on October 7, 2017 by tricraigz

On September 17th I raced the ITU Triathlon World Championships in Rotterdam. This was the 23rd race where I have represented Team USA in a World Championship over my career. I am very proud of that accomplishment and very thankful … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Marathon, Triathlon | Tagged American, Anne Frank, Bikse Natuurmarathon, British, Craig Zelent, Erasmus, Holland, ITU, Kyle Welch, Laurie Kearney, Lee Walther, Nazi, Rembrandt, Rijnhaven, Rotterdam, Secret Annex, Steve Wade, Team USA, The Netherlands, Van Gogh, Westerkade, World Championship | 2 Comments

TCSD Conversation: May 2017 – Steve Sutherland

Posted on June 30, 2017 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I recently talked triathlon with long time TCSD member and USA Triathlon Age Group Committee Chairman Steve Sutherland. Steve gives a ton of his time to our sport and he is absolutely someone you should … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, TCSD Conversation, Triathlon | Tagged 70.3, Bill Dusting, Bob Babbitt, Charlie Szentisi, Chuck Graziano, Colorado, Craig Zelent, Dave Scott, Ethel Autorino, Fiesta Island, Gary Sowell, Gerry Forman, Hall of Fame, Hawaii, Jim Curl, Jim McCann, Jim McClaren, Jon Gray Noll, Judge Jones, Karen Smyers, Kat Donatello, Lavaman, Mark Allen, Mike Plumb, Nationals, Paula Newby-Frazier, Sally Edwards, San Diego, Scott Molina, Scott Tinley, Sergio Borges, Sheila Taormino, Spring Sprint, Steve Sutherland, Tarus Nelson, TCSD, Team USA, Tim Yount, Tony Berg, USA Triathlon, USADA, Verne Scott, Vineman, WADA, Xterra | Leave a comment

ITU Olympic Distance World Championships (Grand Final) – Cozumel, Mexico

Posted on October 1, 2016 by tricraigz

On September 18th I raced the ITU Olympic Distance World Championships (Grand Final) in Cozumel, Mexico. This race was the 23rd time I have represented Team USA at a World Championship and my 12th time in the Olympic Distance. Way … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Triathlon | Tagged Adrienne Leblanc, Brownlee, Cancun, Clint Dowd, Cozumel, Craig Zelent, Grand Final, Great Britain, ITU, Lauren Rios, Meg Weagley, Mexican Riviera, Mexico, National Champion, Perform, PowerBar, Team USA, Tim Yount, USA Triathlon, World Championship | 2 Comments

USA Triathlon Age Group Sprint Distance National Championships

Posted on August 24, 2016 by tricraigz

On August 14th I raced the USA Triathlon Age Group Sprint Distance National Championships in Omaha. I had raced the Olympic distance event the day before so I was not going to be at my best for the Sprint race, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Triathlon | Tagged All-American, Carter Lake, Craig Zelent, Denise Ingram, Madonna Buder, Omaha, Rotterdam, San Diego, Steve Thunder, Team USA, Tim Yount, USA Triathlon, USAT., Winston Allen | 4 Comments

Tri Rock San Diego Triathlon

Posted on June 4, 2016 by tricraigz

On May 22nd I raced the Tri Rock San Diego Triathlon in downtown San Diego by the Convention Center. I knew when I arrived on race morning that I would have my hands full as I saw Steve Thunder racking … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Triathlon | Tagged Arizona, Boulder, Convention Center, Craig Zelent, George Esahak-Gage, God, Jane Esahak-Gage, Las Vegas, San Diego, Scott Jones, Steve Thunder, Superseal, Team USA, Todd Mitchell, Tri Rock, Triathlon, USA Triathlon, USAT. | Leave a comment

ITU Triathlon World Championships – Olympic Distance

Posted on October 16, 2015 by tricraigz

On September 19th I raced the ITU Olympic Distance Triathlon World Championships in Chicago. This was the 22nd time I have raced for Team USA and the 11th time I have raced the Olympic distance event. I give thanks every … Continue reading →

Posted in 2015, Triathlon | Tagged Adrian Mackay, Betty Zelent, Buckingham Fountain, Chicago, Craig Zelent, Debbie O'Malley, Glen Ellyn, ITU, Lake Michigan, Michael Smith, Mom, Team USA, Tera O'Malley, USA Triathlon, USAT., Wacker Drive, World Championship | 2 Comments

TCSD Conversation: Bill Gleason – October 2015

Posted on October 13, 2015 by tricraigz

TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent I thoroughly enjoyed my recent conversation with TCSD member Bill Gleason. Bill is one of our valuable volunteers who has helped many members with their swimming, running and much more. I know you will enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in 2015, TCSD Conversation, Triathlon | Tagged Bill Gleason, certified coach, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Craig Zelent, Darrell Steele, Glorietta Bay, IM Arizona, Ironman, ITU, Kona, La Jolla, Los Angeles, Marin County, Marine Corp, Mill Valley, Mission Bay, National Championships, National Strength and Conditioning Association, San Diego, San Diego International Triathlon, SDIT, Sporting Club, TCSD, Team USA, Type 2 diabetes, USA Triathlon, USAT., Ventura Cove, Wildflower, YMCA | Leave a comment