WASHINGTON, DC (July 8, 2008) - The Nation's Triathlon announced today the launch of the 1st Annual Nation's Triathlon Congressional Challenge. Members of Congress and their staff, and federal employees are invited to form teams to compete in The Nation's Triathlon, an Olympic distance triathlon taking place Sunday, September 14, 2008 and featuring a 1.5k swim in the Potomac River, 40k bike course through downtown D.C., and a 10k run along Washington, DC's monumental corridor.
According to Charles Brodsky, founder of the Nation's Triathlon, "Participating in The Nation's TriathlonR Congressional Challenge is a great way for federal employees to showcase their competitive spirit and their support for a fit and healthy lifestyle. As a world class triathlon and the only one to take place in the nation's capital, we are pleased to welcome the participation of the people who make Washington, DC a world class city."
Teams can include one, two or three competitors who would divide the various legs of the race (run, swim, bike) and must be comprised of Members of Congress and/or their staff. Offices will compete against each other for the fastest times in each event as well as overall.
The challenge is open to all Hill staff and federal employees, including those who work for Administration offices and the White House. The race is sold out, so this is the only chance for federal employees to sign-up.
To register for the Nation's Triathlon Congressional Challenge, go to www.nationstri.com and click on the Congressional Challenge link.
About the Nation's Triathlon (www.nationstri.com)
The Nation's Triathlon, founded by Charles L. Brodsky, is the premiere Olympic distance triathlon in the United States. Set against the magnificent and patriotic setting of the nation's capital and its monuments, participants in the Nation's Triathlon will swim 1.5k in the Potomac River, a course that will take them under the Memorial Bridge, bike 40k through downtown D.C. and out onto Clara Barton Parkway and Rock Creek Park, and run 10k through downtown D.C, past the White House, Washington Monument, National Mall, finishing on the plaza of the Navy Memorial on Pennsylvania Avenue. Major sponsors for the Nation's Triathlon To Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society include: Nissan- Official Automotive Sponsor and sponsor of The Nissan Transition Area; UnitedHealthcare- Official Healthcare Provider and sponsor of The UnitedHealthcare Sports & Fitness Expo; Timex- Official Timekeeper for The Timex Timing Zone; JetBlue-Official Airline and Sponsor for The JetBlue Airways Finish Festival; the Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel, Official Hotel for The Nation's Triathlon; and Roll Call Magazine, media sponsor of The Nation's Triathlon Congressional Challenge. Additional sponsors include: City Sports, Crocs, Coke Zero, Dasani, and Race Train Fitness.
