UCAN Upcoming Events
Never a Bad Day
Wednesday, June 24th @ 9 pm ET
In Partnership With Babbittville Radio
The legendary endurance storyteller Bob Babbitt shares tales from the early days of triathlon when some athletes wore jean shorts on the bike and the only aid station was a gas station. Bob takes us on a visual journey that will have you amazed, crying, and laughing all within 35 minutes.
Featured Speaker:
Bob Babbitt, Triathlon’s Storyteller
Parallels of Ironman to Life
Thursday, June 25th @ 8 pm ET
In Partnership With Empire Tri Club
Tune in as Doc Golden describes how she became an Ironman after overcoming the many challenges life had to offer her, from a broken family to homelessness to blatant racism. Her motivational story culminates with an uplifting message that we all, as human beings, can achieve anything.
Featured Speaker:
Doc Golden, motivational speaker, triathlete, coach
Weekend Duathlon Challenge
June 27th-28th
Complete the UCAN Duathlon Weekend Challenge for a chance to be entered into a raffle to win a Tim O’Donnell UCAN Bundles. Click HERE for more details.
Coach’s Roundtable
Monday, June 29th @ 8pm ET
Join in for a discussion about how these prestigious coaches are preparing their athletes for the new world we live in. What will racing look like? How should athletes adapt their training and mindset going into them? Given the lack of diversity in triathlon, are there things coaches are doing to change that? How is the coaching landscape changing? With such acclaimed and experienced coaches, this is sure to be an informative, fun, and engaging event.
Host: Dede Griesbauer, Ultraman Florida Champion and race commentator
Featured Guests:
- Mark Allen, 6x IRONMAN World Champion, Coach
- Dr. Tekemia Dorsey, CEO of Intl Assoc. of Black Triathletes, USAT Board Member, Coach
- Karen Smyers, IRONMAN World Champion, Coach
- Siri Lindley, ITU Hall of Fame Athlete, Coach
Zwift Ride with Tim O’Donnell
Tuesday, June 30th @ 6pm ET
Tim O’Donnell is crashing UCAN’s Weekly Zwift ride! Come ride with this triathlon powerhouse who placed 2nd in Kona last year in one of the fastest times ever recorded at the IRONMAN World Championship. All fitness levels are welcome since the “rubber band” will be in place on Zwift that will keep us all together.
Instructions to Join:
1) Follow Tim O’Donnell on Zwift
2) Register HERE to join the ride
Triathlon’s Transition: Conquering the Pandemic and Fostering Diversity
Tuesday, June 30th @ 8pm ET
Presented by Triathlete Magazine & HOKA
Triathlon is going through a major transition of its own right now as we work to overcome two major challenges: the pandemic, and diversifying a sport that is one of the least diverse in the world. We explore both topics with perspectives from various impactful players in the triathlon world.
Host: Kelly O’Mara, Editor-in-Chief at Triathlete Magazine
Featured Guests:
- Tim O’Donnell, World Champion Triathlete
- Marcus Fitts, Founder of the District Tri Club
- Gabriela Gallegos, Race Director, USAT Board Member
- Vic Brumfield, USAT Chief of Staff