To Be Seen. To Be Heard.
From Above. From Below.
Tower View Stories LLC is a storytelling company dedicated to revealing what has always been there; the stories, people, and ideas that time and noise have buried. In an age when speed and volume define visibility, Tower View Stories slows down to look differently: from above and from below, from the distance and from the ground.
Tower View Stories is proud to steward a civic project dedicated to the origins of the modern triathlon, an effort rooted in documents, maps, photographs, interviews, and first-person accounts that preserves what has long been overlooked. In 1974, the first modern triathlon took place on Fiesta Island in San Diego, originated and directed by Don Shanahan. And designed by Jack Johnstone.
Yet the commemorative marker names the place but omits the people who created it. This project restores those missing names and details, drawing from the historical record to ensure the story is carried forward, especially as the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics approach.
Visitors are invited to explore the full archive, newsletters, and documentary materials on the first Triathlon website, an ongoing public history effort to build. An effort was made to recognize beginnings, safeguard, memory, and honor a sport whose origin was far too long, hidden in plain sight.
The First Triathlon Series
A collection chronicling the people, places, and events that redefined endurance sport. These works reveal the overlooked history of the first modern triathlon and the individuals who built it from the ground up.Travel Series
Practical guides for moving through the world with intention and ease. These books combine travel strategy, organization, and emotional management to help readers stay steady on the road and at home.Tower View Method Series
Books rooted in psychology, resilience, and clarity. This series explores how disciplined reflection and perspective shift everyday challenges into opportunities for steadiness and growth.
Planner Series
A collection designed to bring structure to goals, events, and day-to-day demands. These planners help map out everything from preparing for a triathlon race to organizing a business trip. Each edition gives readers a clear framework to chart timelines, manage logistics, and stay steady from start to finish.Workbook Series
A collection designed to bring structure to goals, events, and day-to-day demands. These planners help map out everything from preparing for a triathlon race to organizing a business trip. Each edition gives readers a clear framework to chart timelines, manage logistics, and stay steady from start to finish.Tower TANGO 5
A narrative-driven series that blends human grit, team dynamics, and the pursuit of the unknown. These stories follow characters pushed to their limits, revealing what surfaces when people face transformative pressure.