Collegiate Recruit Blog
Erik Armes had put his triathlon dreams to the back-burner, but a 10-day triathlon skills camp at the OTC lit his fire.
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Living the Life of a USA Triathlon Collegiate Recruit
Justin Roeder July 11, 2012
Collegiate recruit Justin Roeder often is asked what he does as an aspiring triathlete. He shares what it is like to pursue a career that doesn't quite fit the norm that society expects.
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Reliving the Team Experience
Jason Pedersen July 03, 2012
When I was looking for a school to run for in college, there were many different factors involved. Coaching staff, running locations, weather, academics, etc., were all considered. At the top of the list, however, and what ultimately helped me decide to run for Northern Arizona University, was the team. I had run for a great high school program, and my best friends were all on my cross country team. I wanted to have a similar experience in college, and I was lucky to find that at NAU. My best memory as a runner is standing on the podium with my teammates at the 2009 NCAA Cross Country Championships, lifting a fourth place team trophy over our heads.
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Passion and Gratitude — Getting Back to the Basics
Natalie Kirchhoff June 28, 2012
After a rough start to her 2012 season, Natalie Kirchhoff realized she needed to step back and return to the basics of the sport, the reasons she enjoyed it to begin with.
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The Glass is Half Full
Justin Roeder June 20, 2012
Every athlete endures highs and lows throughout their season, but it’s during the rough patches where the best athletes shine. This is something Justin Roeder learned from a recent injury.
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Escaping from ITU for the Weekend
Jason Pedersen June 14, 2012
Jason Pedersen has been capitalizing on his opportunities to race some of the best and most challenging events he can, including the ITU Dallas Pan American Cup and the world-famous Escape from Alcatraz.
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A Crash: It's Not If, But When
Natalie Kirchhoff May 24, 2012
Collegiate recruitment program athlete Natalie Kirchhoff shares why bike safety is so important following a recent crash she had during a training ride.
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Weekend Race Recap: Rev3 Knoxville
Justin Roeder May 08, 2012
Collegiate Recruitment Program member Justin Roeder had his first non-draft Olympic-distance race of the 2012 season, and recaps how he met his goals and won the race.
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Pre-Race Prep and a Busy Weekend in St. Pete
Natalie Kirchhoff May 02, 2012
How do you prepare for a race weekend? Natalie Kirchhoff, a member of the Collegiate Recruitment Program, shares her key preparation steps that help her to have a successful race.
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My Introduction to the Collegiate Recruitment Program
Jason Pedersen April 25, 2012
Jason Pedersen ran in college, but wondered if his athletic career was near an end. His introduction to the USA Triathlon Collegiate Recruitment Program changed his life.
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What's Your Training Number?
Justin Roeder April 18, 2012
Still a relatively new professional triathlete, Justin Roeder has found that each athlete has a unique training number when it comes to the time spent on swim, bike and run.
