May 4,2007

Friday, May 04, 2007

Rocco Disprito, St Croix and the Wildlfower Triathlon
Current mood: jubilant
Category: Writing and Poetry


Rocco Dispirito is a household name. Most recently, king-of-reality-shows Mark Burnett, followed Rocco during a recent venture to showcase a new restaurant in New York City. The show was titled "The Restaurant". Rocco is an enthusiastic triathlete , and will be the focus of my next article for the national governing body's publication Triathlon Life.

I caught Rocco on his way to the St Croix Triathlon, home of the infamous "Beast". His ride is a Guru Crono, outfitted with a 39/27 for the grinding climb. Following a successful 'run through', Rocco is hoping to post a respectable age-group finish this weekend. We'll catch up to him, shortly.

This weekend also presents the 25th edition of The Wildflower Triathlons and Festival; entrants are 8,000 strong this year!

National Officials Coordinator Charlie Crawford has been hosted to the event, and will offer an officials clinic for new, aspiring officials.