CLEMSON, SC – The Illinois State University Tri-Birds competed against nearly 1300 athletes in the USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships Saturday. Michael Braun posted the best finish among the Tri-Birds, finishing the Olympic distance event in 2:27:23, which was good for 260th among over 750 men. Run times were higher than … [Read more...]

Fresh off its second straight USA Triathlon (USAT) Mideast Region championship, Grim Reaper Fitness is taking on a new challenge – the formation of a Youth and Junior Triathlon team. Coaches Erik Rankin and Tim Auth are certified USAT Youth and Junior coaches, who bring that education along with the past experience of coaching … [Read more...]

Grim Reaper Fitness has won the USA Triathlon (USAT) Mideast Region Club Racing Series championship, it was officially announced Monday. GRF, which placed 3rd at USAT Club Nationals in Innsbrook, MO, this September was formally recognized as the Division II and overall champions in the five-state USAT Mideast Region. Individual club members earn … [Read more...]

INNSBROOK, MO – Bloomington-based Grim Reaper Fitness finished 3rd at USA Triathlon (USAT) Club Nationals Saturday. The multisport club had 25 members compete across five races to place 3rd in Division IV, which is comprised of clubs of 30 to 88 members. “I am proud and thrilled for all our club members,” club founder Erik Rankin said. “I … [Read more...]