Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Triathlon Goes Mainstream

Last night, after dinner, I sat down to catch up with a show on the DVR. I normally forward through the commercial breaks, but I needed a water (gotta stay hydrated, right?). So, I muted the set and went to the kitchen. Imagine my surprise when I returned to the couch to see a triathlon. Confused, I hit rewind and unmuted the TV.

I love it! Triathlon is becoming so "commonplace" that a company is using it in a commercial. I know that Amica is a major sponsor of triathlon - Amica 19.7 Triathlon Series - but to have triathlon make it into a national commercial spot...awesome.

Is this a first? Does anyone know of other mainstream brands embracing triathlon to this extent? I'd love to know...

Below is what I saw... Click here if the video doesn't appear.

2 comments:

  1. The multisport juggernaut is coming, especially with the validation by Lance Armstrong. Runners World and now Bicycling magazines are pushing their readers to tri.

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  2. And I just read an article that there was a major shakeup at the top end of the USAT leadership. I believe the phrase "boardroom coup" was used. As cynical as that sounds, it's another sign...

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