May 11, 2013
Colorado State University-Pueblo campus
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The OMT is designed as a Super Sprint early season triathlon for all the "Ordinary Mortals" from the never ever beginner triathlete with a short pool swim to more competitive triathletes looking to earn USAT rankings and a challenge on a short but fun and challenging course. Our goal is to host a quality, safe and fun event for all types of athletes and hope to see many families competing together! With the race the day before Mother's Day, bring the entire family and we'll give every mom crossing the finish line a flower! We are not offering the relay option this year but are offering a duathlon option.
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Ages 16 & up USAT sanctioned event 9 a.m. mass start if 200 people or less 9:00 male start, 9:03 female start if over 200 register |
Ages 5-15 USAT sanctioned event 12 p.m. age group starts 10 min. apart |
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Reverse format: Triathlon: Run 3.1 mile, Bike 12 mile, Swim 300 yds Duathlon: Run 3.1 mile, Bike 12 mile, Run 2 mile For national rankings, competitive 12-15 yo may compete in Ordinary Mortals but please email the Race Director to discuss. |
Reverse format: 5-8 yo: Run 0.5 mile, Bike 1.6 mile, Swim 25 yds (one parent may escort on run & bike) 9-11 yo: Run 1 mile, Bike 4.4 mile, Swim 150 yrds 12-15 yo: Run 2 mile, Bike 7.2 mile, Swim 300 yrds *Note USAT rules consider your age group the age you are on 12/31/13 not your actual race day age. More competitive youth may elect to race in higher age race but lower age race is not allowed. |
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Register: Online (no surcharge) Entry fee: $55 (annual USAT member) $10 discount if registered by March 1! $10 extra fee if registered after May 1 Plus $12 USAT day license if not member |
Register: Online (no surcharge) Entry fee: $30 (annual USAT member) $10 discount if registered by March 1! $10 extra fee if registered after May 1 Plus $10 USAT day license if not member |
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Run Course map and elevation Bike Course map and elevation |
2013 Run Course more scenic with photo ops by the fountain and Bike Course removes steep climb giving more viewing opportunities for spectators near TZ along Bartley! |
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Prior Results: |
Prior Results |
Race Day Details (driving directions, parking, packet pick up)
The 2013 Ordinary/Mini Mortals Triathlon is organized and run by the Southern Colorado Triathlon Club (SoCo-T2), part of Southern Colorado Runners, as an opportunity for local triathletes to race at home and as a fundraiser for promoting active, healthy lifestyles and tri sports in PuebloCounty.
Contact Race Director: Kim Arline at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ordinary Mortals History:
Dr. Steven Jonas first used the term "Ordinary Mortals" in his 1986 bookTriathloning for Ordinary Mortals(New York: Norton, 1986, 2nd ed., 2006), the first-ever book for beginners in the sport. (Subsequently, he obtained a registered trademark for “Ordinary Mortals.”) He has a new book on duathlon only,Duathlon Training and Racing for Ordinary Mortals®: Getting started and Staying with It, (Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot Press/FalconGuides, 2012). From 2013 he will be serializing his book101 Ideas and Insights for Triathletes and Duathletes (Monterey, CA; Coaches choice, 2011) on the USA-Triathlon website. He has also worked closely with Coach George Dallam, Ph.D. on two of George’s books,Championship Triathlon Training (Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics, 2008) and the forthcomingCoaching and Teaching Triathlon (Monterey, CA: Coaches Choice, 2013). His website,www.ordinarymortals.net details his work of his over 30 years of training, racing and helping others in triathlon/duathlon and exercising regularly for health. With his permission we are honored to continue using the term “Ordinary Mortals®” for our Triathlon.
Michael Orendorff, the original founder and race director of the Ordinary Mortals Triathlon (OMT) here in Pueblo was inspired by Dr. Jonas work and wanted to bring the multi-sport to Southern Colorado. The original OMT was held in Pueblo West at the Regional Center from 1987 to 2006 through the initial help of Pueblo West Regional Center staff and within a few years became a respected annual race run by the YMCA of Pueblo until 2006.
Gwen Steves, a local triathlete and swim coach had fond memories as a teenage volunteer counting laps for the early OMT events and worked to bring back the OMT along with the youth Mini Mortals race in 2012. Due to increased traffic in Pueblo West the returning race was held at CSU-Pueblo campus and the airport along with an Event Management class at CSU-Pueblo in 2012. The 2013 event is being organized and run by the recently formed Southern Colorado Triathlon Club which is part of the long standing Southern Colorado Runners club.