Posted: January 10, 2006

Triathlon: The Art and Science of Triathlon

USA Triathlon, with the support of the USOC, is proud once again to present “The Art and Science of Triathlon” International Coaching Conference.

This conference presents a unique opportunity to learn from and interact with some of the most successful coaches and sport scientists in triathlon and endurance sports. International and Olympic coaches, scientists and athletes will address recent research and practical applications in triathlon training and coaching. This three-day event will be held Feb. 24-26, 2006 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo. The conference is open to everyone interested in improving or coaching endurance sports performance.

“The Art and Science of Triathlon” boasts an international all-star field of presenters. The keynote speaker will be renowned coach Joe Vigil Ph.D., the coach of 2004 Olympic marathon silver medalist Deena Drossin-Kastor. He has also been named coach of the year 14 times and produced 425 all-Americans. The USOC honored Vigil in 2004 with the “Doc” Councilman Science in Coaching Award.

Also presenting at “The Art and Science of Triathlon” will be:

• Mark Allen: Former ITU world champion and six-time Ironman world champion;
• Dr. Jack Daniels: Olympic coach and author of the Daniels Running Method and one of the most published American researchers in exercise physiology. Dr. Daniels is now the coach for the Nike Farm Team for elite runners;
• Hunter Allen: World leader in the field of training with power;
• Dr. Max Testa: Sport medicine specialist at the University of California at Davis and former consultant to Motorola Cycling Team;
• Jackie (Gallagher) Fairweather: Senior sports consultant and former world champion triathlete and duathlete;
• Dr. Tudor Bompa: Affectionately known as the ‘Father of Periodization;”
• Dr. Larry Armstrong: Author and researcher on environmental stress and performance;
• Andy Ording: President of ZIPP Speed Weaponry and expert in the field composite materials and aerodynamics in cycling; 
• Dr. Ernest Maglischo: Swim coach of 29 years and the coach of 13 NCAA division II and 19 conference championships teams at three different universities. He has authored or co-authored five textbooks and three booklets on swimming;
• Mark Verstegen: A nationally recognized leader and innovator in the world of athletic training and owner and president of Athletes' Performance and author of the 2004 bestseller “Core Performance” (Rodale Press);
• There will also be an "Afternoon of Champions" where Olympians and world champions past and present will take part in a round-table discussion on all topics related to triathlon. The group will include: Jackie Gallagher, Barb Lindquist, Susan Williams, Siri Lindley, Hunter Kemper and Mark Allen.

In addition to the scientific and applied training and physiology program, the conference will also host a banquet featuring six-time Ironman champion Mark Allen and Olympian Barb Lindquist (one of the most successful women in the sport) as guest speakers for the evening.

Conference space is limited. Early registration will ensure a reservation. USAT members, USAT certified coaches, and national governing body coaches all receive a discount on the conference fee.

Registration is available online by going to www.usatriathlon.org or by contacting USAT Coaching Education Coordinator Linda Cleveland – Linda@usatraithlon.org or 719-597-9090 X 110.

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