Entry level Biathlon

[Bob Fleming]

A family member is interested in Biathlon events. Are there any web sites with information on getting started? What is the best way to train? She is a marathon runner, bicycle racer, triathlon and iron man competitor and likes to ski. Is there a Biathlon type event that involves running instead of skiing?
Thanks for any information,
Bob

[Jose Rossy]

Is there a Biathlon type event that involves running instead of skiing?

Summer biathlon.

I bet if you do an internet search, you will find most, if not all, of what you need.

[Richard Newman]

You can also get information by going to the U.S. Olympic Committee website, where all he National Governinng Bodies for the Olympic Sports are listed, with contacts. I have no doubt but that they will be delighted to give you as much info and help as possible. Attracting new athletes for such a physically demanding sport as Biathlon isn't easy. Expect a big welcome from them and at any Summer Biathlon or other event they hold.
Richard Newman

[SteveT]

Here are a couple of biathlon links:
http://www.usbiathlon.org/
http://www.biathlon.net/

Steve T

[Rob]

Minnesota biathlon has a great website with a links page to everything biathlon. You can link to Colorado biathlon from there. I do summer biathlon and use this website for all my website links to world, national and regional events. Also major equipment manufactures and custom equipment suppliers can be linked there.