For those who have been to the Grand Canyon you’ll quickly realize that IMAX is not big enough (despite it’s 6-story high screen) to capture the awe one experiences when standing on the rim. Don’t get me wrong…the film is amazing and definitely worth seeing. The footage shot while running the rapids is quite exhilarating, and made us want to return to the Canyon. The soundtrack was amazing too!
Combined with a timely message of conservation and sustainability, the movie addresses the ongoing drought affecting the Colorado River and how we are collectively contributing to the problem. Suggestions on what we can do individually along with intimations on what needs to happen politically are woven into the presentation. If you’re able to see the 3-D flick, let us know what you took away from it.
Have you checked out what’s going on over at The Weather Channel? I must admit that other than when a hurricane was about to bear down on South Florida (when I was based there) or whilst channel surfing…there never was much need to watch TWC. That’s all changed since discovering Epic Conditions and it’s companion Epic Weather online.
“Epic is designed to showcase the power and importance of weather and its impact on outdoor activities,” said Tom Flournoy, VP of Advanced Media for The Weather Channel. “It also explores the positive side of weather and the joy that weather brings to people’s daily lives and personal passions.”
The Weather Channel airs Epic Conditions every Friday night @ 8pm and again Saturday night @ 9pm. You can also check out their library of features on their website.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (January 28, 2008) — USA Triathlon is proud to introduce its new Certified Multisport Shop program. This is a group of retailers around the country targeting those athletes who love to swim, run and bike.
Following is the criteria the listed shops have met to become a part of the program:
· Have a USAT Certified Coach formally affiliated with the shop
· Sponsor at least 1 USAT sanctioned event per year
· Provide at least 2 beginners clinics per year
· Have a certified bike fit specialist on staff for shops that sell bikes
· Provide gait analysis for shops that sell running shoes
· Be an authorized dealer of triathlon specific products
· Provide a discount to USAT members
· Provide USAT membership and educational program information in a prominent place in the shop
If your favorite shop is not listed but you think they should be please have them contact Skye Wagstaff Krhoun.
The program currently includes multisport shops from Texas, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Missouri, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, and California.
A complete listing of shops in the program can be found at the USAT website.
About USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the national governing body for triathlon - the fastest growing sport in the U.S. - as well as duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions 2,300 races and connects with more than 100,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work with athletes, coaches, and race directors on the grassroots level, USAT provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Championships, Pan American Games, and the Olympic Games.
