Last November, the Island House Triathlon took the triathlon world by storm with a star-studded field, weird format, and breathtaking venue. While the ITU speedsters stole the show, a great time was had by all and our Twitter feeds truly won the day.
Island House Tri:
Trevor & Heather Wurtele
Rinny & TO
Murray & Klamer
Lauren & Brandon Barnett
T Don & Hoff
what is this a couples retreAt
— QT4 Systems (@_Dark_Mark) October 30, 2015
A new year has dawned, and if you’re like me, you’re asking yourself: “when can I watch this incredible event on my television set?” Luckily for you, race director and friend of TRS Triathlon Luke McKenzie has provided your favourite triathlon website with an air schedule. Take a gander, and don’t be left out in the cold like Ben (see below).
Island House Triathlon Air Date Schedule
| City | Station | Network | Air Date 1 | Air Date 2 | Air Date 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATTLE | KING | NBC | 01/02 @ 2pm | ||
| MOBILE | WPMI | NBC | 01/02 @ 3pm | 01/10 @ 4pm | |
| LACROSSE/EAU CLAIRE | WEAU | NBC | 01/02 @ 3pm | ||
| CHICO/REDDING | KRCR | ABC | 01/02 @ 4:30pm | ||
| YAKIMA | KVEW/KAPP | ABC | 01/03 @ 11:30am | 01/16 @ 11:30am | 01/31 @ 3pm |
| SIOUX CITY | KTIV | NBC | 01/03 @ 12:30pm | 01/17 @ 12pm | |
| MINNEAPOLIS | KSTP | ABC | 01/03 @ 3pm | 02/28 @ 12pm | |
| HARTFD/NEW HAVEN | WTNH | ABC | 01/03 @ 5pm | ||
| AMARILLO | KFDA | CBS | 01/09 @ 1pm | ||
| TYLER | KLPN | MY | 01/09 @ 3pm | ||
| CHARLOTTESVILLE | WCAV | CBS | 01/09 @ 4pm | ||
| RAPID CITY | KEVN/KIVV | FOX | 01/09 @ 5pm | 01/31 @ 2pm | |
| PROVIDENCE | WJAR | NBC | 01/10 @ 12:30pm | ||
| LIMA | WTLW | IND | 01/11 @ 7pm | 01/16 @ 9am | 02/01 @ 7pm |
| TOPEKA | KTKA | ABC | 01/16 @ 12pm | ||
| SPOKANE | KXLY | ABC | 01/16 @ 4pm | 02/21 @ 3pm | |
| TOPEKA | KTMJ | FOX | 01/16 @ 4pm | ||
| BUFFALO | WIVB | CBS | 01/16 @ 5pm | subject to CBS playoff schedule | |
| DES MOINES | KDSM | FOX | 01/17 @ 11am | 01/24 @ 2pm | 02/07 @ 12pm |
| YOUNGSTOWN | WFMJ | NBC | 01/17 @ 12:30p | ||
| TOPEKA | KSNT | NBC | 01/17 @ 1pm | ||
| COLUMBUS | WSYX | ABC | 01/17 @ 2pm | ||
| MADISON | WMTV | NBC | 01/17 @ 2pm | ||
| CHICO/REDDING | KCVU | FOX | 01/17 @ 2pm | ||
| NORFOLK | WGNT | CW | 01/17 @ 3pm | ||
| GRAND RAPIDS | WOTV | ABC | 01/17 @ 4pm | ||
| TYLER | KFXK | FOX | 01/23 @ 1pm | ||
| GREENVILLE, SC | WSPA/WTCW | CBS/CW | 01/23 @ 4am | will try to also have a weekend daypart airing | |
| PALM SPRINGS | KESQ | ABC | 01/24 @ 2pm | ||
| IDAHO FALLS | KIDK | CBS | 01/24 @ 2pm | ||
| HARRISBURG | GHP | CW | 01/30 @ 4pm | 03/27 @ 3pm | |
| FRESNO | KFSN | ABC | 01/31 @ 3pm | ||
| LIMA | WTLW | IND | 02/20 @ 3pm | ||
| LOS ANGELES | WABC | ABC | 03/27 @ 12pm | ||
| ST. LOUIS | KDNL | ABC | 03/27 @ 2pm | ||
| LITTLE ROCK | KTHV | CBS | 12/25 @ 6am | 01/16-2:30pm | |
| ALBUQUERQUE | KOAT | ABC | 12/26 @ 11:30am | ||
| SAN DIEGO | KNSD | NBC | 12/27 @ 10am | ||
| DAVENPORT | WQAD | ABC | 12/27 @ 12pm | ||
| WATERTOWN | WWTI | ABC | 12/27 @ 2pm | ||
| PALM SPRINGS | KDFX | FOX | 12/27 @ 7pm | 01/17 @ 2pm |
Ben Petitions the Masses for Island House Triathlon Details
It’s a boring Tuesday between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Ben is thinking about triathlon – as always – and can’t wait to see how the most unique race in years went down. Doesn’t anybody share his passion for the sport?
Anyone know if the @IslandHouseTri will be on TV? No one seems to be talking about it. PLEASE HELP!!
— TRS Triathlon (@TRS_tri) December 29, 2015
.@beakerconcepts @IslandHouseTri OMG! RU Serious? WHY DIDN'T ANYBODY TWEET ABOUT IT??????
— TRS Triathlon (@TRS_tri) December 29, 2015
As a #blowin, Ben must be excused for missing this one NBC air date. His PVR is still full of old XFL games and American Gladiator episodes. A little help?
/@stevepapen @beakerconcepts @IslandHouseTri WHAT??? YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME!!!!!!
— TRS Triathlon (@TRS_tri) December 29, 2015
Hm, is it possible he wasn’t paying close enough attention to Twitter?
@TRS_tri @IslandHouseTri does it really exist? #folklore #bigfoot #chupacabra #Nessie #Williefoofoo
— Mike Tarabay (@TexasTarabay) January 2, 2016
We all knew it couldn’t be Ben’s fault! The great unwashed have spoken, and they know not when to watch. Surely the race winner can help?
'@gwenjorgensen do you have any information about the @IslandHouseTri broadcasts?
— TRS Triathlon (@TRS_tri) January 2, 2016
Crickets. Oh, the humanity.
STILL NO INFORMATION ON THE ISLAND HOUSE TRI BROADCAST?? Unbelievable…
— TRS Triathlon (@TRS_tri) January 2, 2016
Finally, a gracious Twitterlandian pointed Ben in the right direction.
@TRS_tri Not sure what your not seeing … but @IslandHouseTri is tweeting info. pic.twitter.com/NZ9QwiWRE8
— Gary Moen (@garymoen88) January 2, 2016
At last. Between you and me, it’s a good thing Luke stepped up – I’m not convinced even this tweet would have been direct enough.
All the best to the Island House Triathlon. Congratulations on pulling off such a high-calibre event, and we all look forward to seeing more in 2016 – if we can figure out how to watch.
photo credit: 20110329-P1000440 via photopin (license)
