Online Registration Now Open for a Number of 2011 Ironman 70.3 and Sprint Races

By Steve | Published: October 26, 2010

Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island will take place on July 10, 2011 in Providence, R.I. The 1.2-mile, one-loop swim will take place in Lincoln Woods Park. Athletes will then head out on the 56-mile bike course through quiet, scenic local communities before beginning the 13.1-mile run through downtown Providence and finishing in front of the State Capitol. Athletes will compete for 50 slots to the 2011 Ironman World Championship 70.3. To learn more about the event, visit www.ironmanrhodeisland.com.


The HRMS Naperville Sprint is set for Aug. 14, 2011 in Naperville, Ill. The HRMS Naperville Sprint will feature a 400-meter swim in Centennial Beach Pool, a 22k bike through the Naperville area and a 5k run course that finishes in Centennial Park. To learn more about the event, visit www.napervilletri.com.

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K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Branson is set to take place on Sept. 18, 2011 in Branson, Miss. The 1.2-mile swim will be in one of the cleanest lakes in the country, Table Rock Lake and the 56-mile bike course is challenging and fast with incredible mountaintop views. The flat three-loop run course features great spectator support and an incredible finish line in front of a multi-million dollar water fountain synchronized to light, fire and music. Athletes will compete for 40 slots to the 2012 Ironman World Championship 70.3. To learn more about the event, visit www.ironmanbranson.com.

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Ironman 70.3 Syracuse is set for Sept.18, 2011 in Syracuse, N.Y. Ironman 70.3 Syracuse will feature a 1.2-mile swim in Jamesville Reservoir and a 56-mile bike through Syracuse and the surrounding roads of Highland Forest Park. The point-to-point run course is mostly downhill and finishes in downtown Syracuse. Athletes will compete for 40 slots to the 2012 Ironman World Championship 70.3. To learn more about the event, visit www.ironmansyracuse.com.


augustaESi Ironman 70.3 Augusta will take place on Sept. 25, 2011 in Augusta, Ga. The 1.2-mile, point-to-point swim will be held in the Savannah River. The one-loop bike course is a relatively hilly course that takes athletes through Georgia for the first few miles before crossing the border into South Carolina for the majority of the bike leg. The flat run is a double-loop course that snakes athletes through the downtown Augusta area, allowing spectators to see their athlete several times throughout the course. Athletes will compete for 40 slots to the 2012 Ironman World Championship 70.3. To learn more about the event, visit www.ironmanaugusta.com.

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Ironman 70.3 Austin is set for Oct. 23, 2011 in Austin, Texas. The 1.2-mile swim will take place in Decker Lake. Athletes will then head out on a scenic, one-loop bike course through rolling Texas farmland before beginning the two-loop run course through Walter E. Long Park and finishing inside Luedecke Area. Athletes will compete for 40 slots to the 2012 Ironman World Championship 70.3. To learn more about the event, visit www.ironmanaustin.com.

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It’s Coming….. I Swear.

By Steve | Published: October 26, 2010

OK, here is the deal. My new book that I am putting together should have been ready and published by now. The only thing standing in the way now – is me.

It’s a shame because Ethan Zohn has written a great foreword to the book. Shep Messing has also provided his own message that I included. Scott Tinley and two-time Olympian Vicki Huber-Rudawsky have provided some great feedback that appears on the back cover. The art work is done …. But I just can’t get past the last round of editing because right now at this moment in time, I don’t like what I have written. I am stuck and I am being my own worst critic.

The title is “Finding the Center… ramblings on life and sport” The story behind the title is one thing that I do like, but you will have to wait for that story…

I’m sure this will pass, hopefully soon. My goal is to finalize everything by this weekend. Once finalized, advance copies will be available directly from the publisher prior to retail release. So, bear with me. I’m close.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Grassroot Soccer.

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2010 Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend Schedule

By Steve | Published: October 26, 2010

Friday, November 19 and Saturday, November 20: Health & Fitness Expo
Noon – 9 p.m., Friday, November 19 (NEW EXTENDED HOURS)
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, November 20
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Hall D, 12th & Arch streets
Entry is free and open to the public. In addition to activities, vendors and seminars, the Health & Expo is where runners register and get their race packets. The expo features an “Author’s Corner” (Booths 200 to 2003) of books about running featuring writers connected to the Philadelphia Marathon.

Saturday, November 20: Rothman Institute 8K
7:30 a.m. (NEW DAY AND TIME)
22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Saturday, November 20: Verizon Kids Fun Run
Races begin at 10:30 a.m. at 22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art (NEW LOCATION) The Verizon Kids Fun Run is for kids, ages 4-12, accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, November 20: Runners’ Pasta Party
4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Spaghetti Warehouse (NEW LOCATION), 1026 Spring Garden St.

Sunday, November 21: Marathon + Half Marathon
6:55 a.m. Wheelchair and Handcycle competitions; 7 a.m. Competition for runners
22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art
More than 20 designated spectator Cheer Zones will line the course on race day, featuring unobstructed, transportation-accessible, fan-friendly locations for spectators to take in all of the exciting action.

• Half Marathon winner (male division) is expected to cross the finish line, beginning at about 8:05 a.m.
• Full Marathon winner (male division) is expected to cross the finish line, beginning at about 9:20 a.m.
* Winners will be available for photos and interviews in the media area after receiving their medals.
* Winners also will pose with Mayor Michael Nutter at the finish line on the course.

More at www.philadelphiamarathon.com

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Young Adult Cancer Survivor Keeps Giving Back

By Steve | Published: October 22, 2010

Reposted from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s newsletter…

Today, I’m sharing a story about Kelly Madigan, a young adult cancer survivor who not only lost a parent to Hodgkin lymphoma, but was diagnosed with the same disease when she was a teenager.

“Cancer.” It’s hard to remember how I reacted to that word before it became part of my everyday vocabulary and everyday life.

My dad died of Hodgkin lymphoma when I was just 15-months-old, and this was pretty much all I knew about the disease. About two months before my seventeenth birthday, I had an enlarged lymph node removed from my neck, and before I knew it, Hodgkin lymphoma became my world. Instead of finishing up my junior year of high school and studying for my finals, I was having a port put in, undergoing chemotherapy, then radiation treatment. Despite all of this, or because of it, I learned how to truly appreciate life.
 
My best friend Liz summed it up well when she wrote the quote we now live by: “Live strong, dream big, and never stop smiling.” My family and friends surrounding me provided constant positive attitudes and made it easy to keep going through each day. Without the laughs and smiles, I honestly don’t know what I would have done.
 
We celebrated my five-year remission anniversary last year, and as a survivor I have decided to give back. I’m currently finishing my last year of a Masters in nursing program through Vanderbilt University School of Nursing to get my MSN in pediatric acute care. It’s my plan to then work in pediatric oncology and help kids as they deal with cancer.

I am also giving back to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in as many ways as I can. I have done Light The Night Walk (LTN) on multiple occasions in New York and Tennessee. Even now, I am looking forward to my next walk! Last year I also participated in a young adult cancer survivor meet and greet dinner on Long Island, which I enjoyed so much.

As I think back to when I was a patient I remember thinking, “Why me and what do I do now?” But I also remember that I tried to keep this clichéd, yet true, statement in my mind: “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” If you are faced with cancer know that you can, and will be a better person after cancer. And always remember: live strong, dream big, and never stop smiling.

Your support makes a difference. For more information about LLS’s vital work, visit www.LLS.org .

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2011 Nautica NYC Triathlon Lottery

By Steve | Published: October 19, 2010

Due to popular demand, registration for the Nautica New York City Triathlon will now be through a random lottery, rather than on a first come first served basis. You asked; we listened! Here’s how it works:

The lottery will be open for 72 hours, opening November 1st at 12:01 AM EST and closing November 3rd at 11:59 PM EST. The Lottery registration link will appear on this page, at www.nyctri.com, and will be emailed to all athletes on our mailing list.

You may enter the lottery either online or by mail. There is a non-refundable online pricing fee of $11.00 per athlete.

Applicants may register for the lottery as an Individual or as a Group. Group registration is for families, friends or other small groups (between 2-5 members) that only want to race if they can do so together. Group entries will essentially enter the lottery as an individual, but if that individual is selected, everyone in the group will also be selected. *Note: for relays, only one athlete needs to register for the lottery and should do so as an Individual. Relay entrants do not enter as a group.

The lottery includes a non-refundable online processing fee of $11 per athlete. Each relay team pays one $11 processing fee. A group pays $11 for each person in the group. For example, a group of four people pays a $44 lottery processing fee. Only one application per person. Any fees processed due to individuals submitting duplicate applications are non-refundable.

After the lottery closes, there will be an electronic random drawing of all applications. The Nautica New York City Triathlon has contracted a 3rd party to supervise and certify the 2011 Nautica New York City Triathlon lottery selection process.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail no later than 10:00 pm EST November 4 as to their registration status as follows:

If Selected: Selected applicants will receive an acceptance email from Active.com. To complete registration, selected applicants must click the registration link in the acceptance email, fill out the registration form, and pay the $245 entry fee by November 11, 2010. The lottery processing fee is not applied towards the race entry fee.  Each member of selected Group entries must return to complete their registrations. Athletes who do not complete their registration by November 11th will forfeit their spots. All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable; Details can be found at www.nyctri.com

If Not Selected: Applicants that are not selected in the Random Draw will also receive an email from Active.com. This email will detail other registration options, including Champions Club and Charity Program entry spots.

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Train with the Best to Meet Your Challenge

By Steve | Published: October 15, 2010

Whether you’re considering training for a marathon, century (100-mile) cycle event or a triathlon, you’ll want to know about the Team In Training Difference.

Only TNT gives you a team of people and hands-on support to help you achieve your training goals.  TNT participants benefit from clinics on gear and apparel, injury prevention, hydration, nutrition, form, stretching as well as the group and daily training schedules we provide.  Our certified coaches, mentors and trained staff are here to help you every step of the way and ensure you have the experience of a lifetime.  As you train, you’ll raise funds for lifesaving research and treatment advances for cancer patients.  Help us create a world without cancer and join the Team today!
Attend a TNT Information Meeting! Bring a Friend!

Join us at a meeting in your area. Meet certified coaches, past participants and your honored teammate, a local blood cancer patient, whose personal battle will inspire you. Learn more about exciting events like:

• Marathon de Paris
• Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
• The New Jersey Marathon & Long Branch Half Marathon
• St. Anthony’s Triathlon

DELAWARE COUNTY
The Running Place
3548 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA  19073
Wednesday, Oct. 20 – 6:30 PM

MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Abington Memorial Hospital
1200 Old York Road
Beardwood Auditorium
Abington, PA  19001
Thursday, Oct. 21 – 6:30 PM

MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Valley Forge Running Company
formerly known as
The Runaway Success
305 Second Avenue
Collegeville, PA  19426
Thursday, Oct. 21 – 6:30 PM

BUCKS COUNTY
Holy Family University
1 Campus Drive
Room 242
Newtown, PA  18940
Saturday, Oct. 23 – 10:30 AM

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
Crowne Plaza Hotel
1800 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA  19103
Monday, Oct. 25 – 6:30 PM

DELAWARE COUNTY
High Road Cycles
165 Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA  19087
Monday, Oct. 25 – 6:30 PM

MONTGOMERY COUNTY
REI
200 West Ridge Pike
Conshohocken, PA  19428
Tuesday, Oct. 26 – 6:30 PM

BUCKS COUNTY
Health & Wellness Center
by Doylestown Hospital
847 Easton Road, Rt. 611
Lower Level Auditorium
Warrington, PA  18976
Wednesday, Oct. 27 – 6:30 PM

CHESTER COUNTY
Downingtown Running Company
135 East Lancaster Avenue
Downingtown, PA  19355
Thursday, Oct. 28 – 6:30 PM

DELAWARE COUNTY
Bryn Mawr Running Company
13 East State Street
Media, PA  19063
Monday, Nov. 1 – 6:30 PM

BUCKS COUNTY
Bucks County Free Library
150 South Pine Street
Doylestown, PA  18901
Wednesday, Nov. 3 – 6:30 PM

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
Omni Hotel at Independence Park
401 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA  19106
Wednesday, Nov. 3 – 6:30 PM

CHESTER COUNTY
ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
1130 McDermott Drive
West Chester, PA  19380
Thursday, Nov. 4 – 6:30 PM

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
8835 Germantown Pike
Main Level Conference Room
Philadelphia, PA  19118
Thursday, Nov. 4 – 6:30 PM

KICKOFF PARTY
Great American Pub
123 Fayette Street
Conshohocken, PA  19428
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010
Information Meeting – 6:00 PM
Kickoff Party – 7:00 PM

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Tune in to IronmanLIVE this Saturday!

By Steve | Published: October 8, 2010

Tune in to IronmanLIVE this Saturday to witness the action and excitement of the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship.

konaThe all-day Webcast will stream on ironmanlive.com and ironman.com on Saturday, Oct. 9 beginning at 5 a.m. GMT (11 a.m. EDT). Hosted by Ironman World Champion Greg Welch, IronmanLIVE will broadcast live video starting from the 5 a.m. body marking and continuing to the midnight finish. Pro analyst, Lisa Bentley, and age group correspondent, Matt Lieto, will provide insight and commentary from the swim, bike and run transitions, hot corners and the finish chute.

Throughout the day, viewers will enjoy: a new show format with enhanced pro and age group athlete coverage; product launch announcements from Ironman partners; Bob Babbitt’s most memorable Kona moments from the past 30 years; swim footage from three angles, including one on the water in Kailua Bay; live interviews with the top three male and female professional finishers and the first male and female age groupers; the opportunity to watch every athlete as they cross the finish line on Ali’i drive; plus much more!

The Ford Ironman World Championship Ramp-Up Show, hosted by Greg Welch, Lisa Bentley and Matt Lieto, will be posted on Friday, Oct. 8, at 6 a.m. GMT (noon EDT). The show will include discussions on this year’s top professional contenders, race day tips for age group athletes and inspirational participant stories.

IronmanLIVE, bringing the Ironman experience to you.

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Benefit for Family of Triathlete Derek Valentino on October 16th

By Steve | Published: October 7, 2010

PROSPECT PARK, PA -  A benefit “Beef ‘N Beer” style event has been announced to help the family of Derek Valentino, the first time triathlete who drowned in the Schuylkill River during a triathlon on June 26, 2010.   The event will be held on Saturday October 16, 2010 at The Deck at Harbor Pointe in Essington, PA from 2pm – 6pm.  It will feature a buffet, two hour open bar, silent auction, raffles, DJ, and 50/50.  The silent auction will include items appealing to  triathletes,  music and sports enthusiasts including tickets to sporting events and hotel stays.

The silent auction is featuring a Fuji Aloha 2.0, an entry level triathlon bike that Slowtwitch has called, “pretty sexy.”  The bike, which has a MSRP of $1389.00 will be offered for auction on eBay as well as at the benefit in October.  The link to the auction is currently at www.valentinomemorialfund.org.  Other items available at the silent auction will be wetsuits by Zoot Sports, pedals from Sampson Sports, bike accessories from TNI and Sampson, a suit from Olympian Sarah Haskins, running shoes from Asics and Scott, cycle wear donated by Cycle Fit in Wallingford, PA, and books and DVDs signed by Joe Friel.

Derek, a hero to his family, friends, co-workers, and community trained for over a year to compete in the triathlon.  He was a dedicated father to his two boys and husband.  He coached sports teams for Folcroft, PA and coached for Norwood, PA.  He was a letter carrier for 20 years for the Postal Service. Despite his filled schedule,  he always had time to spend with his boys.  His spirit has inspired the Valentino Memorial committee to coin the phrase, “TRI Harder – Be A Local Hero” to describe Derek.   T-shirts and wristbands imprinted with the phrase will be available at this event.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Valentino Memorial Fund, a fund designated to help with the future expenses of Derek’s two sons, Ryan and Jordan.

Tickets to the event are $35 for adults when bought in advance and $40 at the door of the event.  Tickets for those under 21 are $25.  Tickets are available at the Valentino Memorial Fund website at valentinomemorialfund.org, by phone via Barb Hallowell at 484-494-0802 or by email by contacting valentinomemorialfund@gmail.com.

Further information regarding this and future fundraising events can be found at the Valentino Memorial Fund website, valentinomemorialfund.org.

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WTC Announces Venue Change for Ironman World Championship 70.3

By Steve | Published: October 7, 2010

70.3Oct. 7, 2010 (Tampa, Fla.) – Today, World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) announces a change in venue for the Ironman World Championship 70.3. Beginning in 2011, the race will move to Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nev., located just minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip.  Since its inception in 2006, the championship race in the global Ironman 70.3 Series has been held in Clearwater, Fla.

“We’re grateful to the city of Clearwater for being a fantastic host to the Ironman World Championship 70.3 over the past five years,” said Steve Meckfessel, WTC’s chief operations officer.  “Clearwater’s sports-minded spirit, enthusiasm and dedication of resources have been critical to building the Ironman 70.3 Series.  We are excited to return to the community to introduce the inaugural 5150 Clearwater event taking place on Nov. 12.”

Slated for Sept. 11, 2011, the race begins with a 1.2-mile swim in Lake Las Vegas at Lake Las Vegas Resort. Next, athletes will embark on a challenging 56-mile bike through Lake Mead National Recreation Area that includes several steep climbs.  Participants will finish with a 13.1-mile run through Henderson’s scenic residential areas with views of the Las Vegas Strip.

“It is an honor to join an elite list of cities that have hosted an international event of this caliber,” said Andy Hafen, mayor of Henderson. “We look forward to welcoming the thousands of athletes, their families, friends and fans from around the world to our premier city.”

“It is a privilege to host the Ironman World Championship 70.3,” said Frank Lowery, race director. “This course will be labeled as one of, if not the toughest, in the United States. The challenging race, coupled with endless entertainment options and its proximity to the famous Las Vegas Strip, will provide the ultimate event experience for athletes.”

In 2011, 60,000 athletes will participate in the Ironman 70.3 Series, which consists of nearly 50 events in locations such as China, Germany, South Africa and Switzerland. Participants in the World Championship will range in age from 18 to 70-plus and will represent all 50 states and nearly 50 countries. The Ironman World Championship 70.3 will offer a prize purse of $100,000 for distribution among the top professional male and female finishers. More than 2,500 volunteers from the local community will support the event.

To learn more about the Ironman World Championship 70.3, visit www.ironman.com.  Athlete questions can be sent to worldchampionship70.3@ironman.com. All media-related inquires should be directed to Jessica Weidensall at Jessica@ironman.com or 813.918.3849 or Catie Case at Catie@ironman.com or 813.927.3664.

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WTC Launches New Global Event Series

By Steve | Published: October 6, 2010

Oct. 5, 2010 (Tampa, Fla.) – Today, World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), best known for its worldwide Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races, announces the launch of a new global event series titled 5150.  All events within the 5150 Triathlon Series include a 1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run.  Event information, including online registration details, will be available in the coming weeks on www.5150.com.

Starting in 2011, the 5150 Series will be the largest international distance triathlon series in the world and will be the first non-drafting international race series of its kind, offering a competitive platform for professional and age group athletes.  The 2011 event schedule will offer 13 domestic events as well as a handful of international races.  The Hy-Vee Triathlon will host the 5150 U.S. Championship, offering professional athletes the opportunity to compete for $1 million in prize money.  Additional international race locations in Europe and Asia-Pacific will be announced soon.

2011 5150 Series (United States)

March 13                      Miami International Triathlon (Miami, Fla.)

May 1                           St. Anthony’s Triathlon (St. Petersburg, Fla.)

May 15                         5150 New Orleans (New Orleans, La.)

May 22                         Memphis in May Triathlon (Tunica, Miss.)

June 19                         Washington D.C. Triathlon (Washington, D.C.)

June 25                         5150 Provo (Provo, Utah)

July 10                          Boulder Peak Triathlon (Boulder, Colo.)

August 7                       Nautica New York City Triathlon (New York, N.Y.)

September 4                 Hy-Vee Triathlon/5150 U.S. Championship (Des Moines, Iowa)

September 11               5150 Lake Lanier (Gainesville, Ga.)

October 2                     5150 Lake Las Vegas (Henderson, Nev.)

October 23                   5150 Galveston (Galveston, Texas)

November 12               5150 Clearwater/5150 Series Finale (Clearwater, Fla.)

2011 5150 Series (International)

June 5                           5150 Frankfurt (Frankfurt, Germany)

June 12                         5150 Klagenfurt (Klagenfurt, Austria)

July 9                            5150 Zurich (Zurich, Switzerland)

For information on 5150, please stay tuned to www.5150.com.  Athlete inquiries should be directed to AthleteServices@5150.com.  Please direct media-related inquiries to Jessica Weidensall at Jessica@ironman.com or 813.868.5914.

About World Triathlon Corporation

World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) is a Tampa-based company recognized for athletic excellence, distinguished events and quality products. WTC’s growing portfolio includes the Ironman, Ironman 70.3, 5150, Iron Girl and IronKids brands, which have a combined total of more than 115 events worldwide each year. Supported by partners including Ford, Timex, Foster Grant and PowerBar, Ironman is the No.1 user-based sports brand in the world and has been a respected name in triathlon since its inception in 1978.

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