Life After "The Biggest Loser" Continues to Be a Challenge for Rebecca Meyer
DES MOINES, IA -- The Midwest states are officially in the record books and it's on to more distant race locations for Rebecca Meyer's 50 in 50 by 30 Challenge for 2012.
"It's going to be a really busy year," said Meyer. "I'm looking forward to traveling and racing throughout the country, but what I'm most excited about is adding triathlons to the mix."
Rebecca is a novice triathlete, but she's excited about kicking off her experience at the HITS Triathlon Series Corpus Christi event on her way to becoming more experienced amateur triathlete. Thanks to sponsorship from Giant® Bicycles and Des Moines' Bike World, Meyer will be racing triathlons in at least three states so far this year but more events could be added.
- • 5K, Sat., Feb. 4, Run Like a Girl Retreat, St. George, UT
- • Sprint Triathlon, Sat., Feb. 18, HITS Triathlon Series, Corpus Christi, TX
- • TowneBank 8K, Sat., Mar. 17, Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
- • 5K Fun Walk, Sat., Apr. 14, Gristmill Grinder Half Marathon, Babcock State Park, WV
- • 8.15 Run, Sun., Apr. 15, Kent Island Metric Marathon & Half Metric Marathon, Stevensville, MD
- • Mini-Marathon, Sat., May 5, OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, Indianapolis, IN
- • 5K, Sun., May 6, Capital City Half Marathon, Columbus, OH
- • Sprint Triathlon, Sun., June 3, Land Rover TriRock New York, New York City, NY
- • Sprint Hybrid Triathlon, Sun., Jul. 15, Land Rover TriRock Seattle, Seattle, WA
- • Half Marathon, Sat., Sep. 22, Women's Running Magazine Half Marathon, Nashville, TN
- • Marathon, Sun, Oct. 7, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
Later in the year she will participate in two TriRock Triathlon Series sprint distance races, one in New York and the other one in Seattle.
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Athletes who have completed more than 100 events to be honored
USA Triathlon announced today the launch of the USA Triathlon Century Club, a program that will honor multisport athletes who have completed more than 100 triathlons over the course of their careers.
Athletes who have completed 100-plus races are asked to submit to USA Triathlon a year-by-year breakdown listing the number of events finished. All completed triathlons -- domestic and international -- are eligible for submission.
To be recognized in the initial Century Club listing, athletes must submit their event totals to centuryclub@usatriathlon.org by March 1. USA Triathlon will then honor Century Club members based on 100-race increments -- the 100 Race Club, 200 Race Club, 300 Race Club, 400 Race Club and even the 500 Race Club.
Athletes will receive commemorative items of increasing value as they progress to higher levels. Additionally, all Century Club members will be recognized on the USA Triathlon website and in USA Triathlon Magazine.
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Jarrod Shoemaker, the Olympian and Professional Triathlete behind the first Age Group Draft Legal Race in Florida adds another race like it in New Jersey. The Harvey Cedars Triathlon in June will feature both Professional as well as Age Group Draft Legal races. The event will also have a standard USAT non-drafting option as well a USA Triathlon Junior Talent ID Race.
"We are proud to continue our success in Clermont, Florida and add a second age group draft legal sprint race to our series! Draft legal racing is such a thrilling event to race and to watch. For the athlete it is constant effort and a totally different race experience. For the spectators they will be able to cheer their friends and family on the multi-loop course."
Triathlon: Harvey Cedars Triathlon
When: Sunday, June 3, 2012
Where: Sunset Park, Harvey Cedars, NJ
Divisions: Professional, Age Group, Juniors
Website: www.harveycedarstri.com
Age groupers looking to experience the thrill of draft legal racing should register quickly as the race field is limited to 75 select male and female spots (150 spots total).
Harvey Cedars, which is about 90+ miles East of Philadelphia, PA or 100 miles South of New York offers an outstanding course. Athletes participating in this race will:
- • Experience the thrill (some for the first time) of draft legal racing.
- • Be part of a big time race.
- • Get to meet some of the best triathletes in the world!
Continue reading “Harvey Cedars Triathlon, New Age Group Draft Legal Race”
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Swim. Bike. Run. These three words have taken on new meaning as people across the country are taking up the call to be fit for life by becoming a triathlete.
There aren't many things out there that can compare to the exhilaration you feel the first time you race. But what happens once you have accomplished your first or even your tenth triathlon. After awhile the rhythm of the race starts to seem mundane and the only thing that challenges you is forgoing the towel dry so you can shave a few seconds of you transition time.
To all those people out there who think that participating in triathlons becomes boring after awhile and that most running races place too much emphasis on individual times, do not despair. Dave Ballard, CEO of Round House Racing has an alternative and it's called: Tri-Umph.
2012 Tri-Umph Adventure Triathlon Locations
When: September 1, 2012
Where: Vail Lake Resort, CA
When: September 22, 2012
Where: Portland, OR
When: October 13, 2012
Where: Reveille Peak Ranch, TX
Website: www.triumphrace.com
Tri-Umph was born out of the idea that traditional triathlons need to be shaken up. Tri-Umph is the first of its kind to combine the challenge of the off-road triathlon and the excitement of a mud run. The entire race is laced with obstacles that you might see at a mud run... except Tri-Umph has obstacles in the swimming and biking portions as well. Tri-Umph is a sprint distance (750me swim, 20km mountain bike ride, 5km run) triathlon where each leg will test and thrill you. So whether you're a triathlon pro or just a mud run freak we guarantee you've never seen anything like this before.
Continue reading “Tri-Umph: Where Mud Run Meets Off-Road Triathlon”
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February 1, 2012 (Honolulu, HI) - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has selected TEAM Unlimited / XTERRA to produce the 2012 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, on May 19th, 2012.
"The triathlon and multisport family is extensive and far reaching and ITU is delighted to form a partnership with XTERRA for our 2012 Cross Triathlon World Championships. We are confident the strong race organization and dynamic course will continue to push Cross Triathlon to a new level," said Marisol Casado, ITU President & IOC Member.
It is the first time the event will be held in the United States. ITU hosted the inaugural Cross Tri World Championships last year in Extremadura, Spain, where four-time XTERRA World Champion Conrad Stoltz from South Africa and three-time XTERRA World Champion Melanie McQuaid from Canada won the elite titles.
The ITU Cross Tri World Championships will be held in conjunction with the seventh-annual XTERRA Southeast Championship race with local support from Shelby County, City of Pelham, City of Hoover, Oak Mountain State Park and the Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers (BUMP).
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A Revolutionary All-Women's Olympic Distance Triathlon event to Kick Cancer is slated for Sunday, August 26th in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. The new REV3 sheJAMs Triathlon will take place in conjunction with the inaugural Revolution3 Maine triathlon event slated for the same day.
Triathlon: REV3 sheJAMs Triathlon
When: Sunday, August 26, 2012
Where: Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Divisions: Women Individual, Women Relay
Website: www.shejamstri.com
The REV3 sheJAMs Triathlon will be a unique race that will be limited to 300 women. Revolution3 will setup a world class venue at Old Orchard Beach and allow us, sheJAMS the opportunity to create a life changing experience for women to participate in! Women will be able to race in an Olympic Distance event consisting of a .9mi Swim, 25.51mi Bike and a 6.2mi Run while raising raising money for cancer research, education and patient support programs through the Maine Cancer Foundation!
"The idea of creating a next level for Tri for a Cure participants is a natural progression for those who want to continue with triathlon. Now women from all over New England have the chance to challenge themselves while raising money for the Maine Cancer Foundation ~ Tri for a Cure. The idea of doing an all women's race is very appealing to those who would like to compete in a less competitive atmosphere, especially if it is their first olympic distance race!" - Julie Marchese
All women participants must raise $100 for the cause!
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The 5150 Triathlon Series has a new race in Southeast Asia with the addition of the new 5150 Subic Bay Philippines triathlon event in June.
Triathlon: 5150 Subic Bay Philippines
When: Sunday, June 24, 2012
Where: Subic Bay, Philippines
Website: www.5150philippines.com
Triathlon, the fastest growing sport in the world is growing as fast in the Philippines. Case in point, the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines in Cebu filled up registration seven whole months before the August 5, 2012 race day. Word has gone around the multi-sport world that the Philippines throws a great show. And with the staging of the inaugural Century Tuna 5i50 Triathlon Series on June 24, 2012 at Subic Bay, Philippine hospitality, ingenuity, and beautiful sceneries will once again be showcased. No doubt participants, visitors, families and friends will not only say "it's more fun in the Philippines" but also proclaim "it's more fun to swim, bike, run in the Philippines."
The Olympic-distance Century Tuna 5i50 race (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run) will all be within SBMA (Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority), a former U.S. Naval base, one of the two former major military bases of the United States in the Philippines, the other being Clark Airfield, which were both reverted back to the home country by the Americans in the early Nineties. Triathletes who join can say they have swum where battleships used to be, in majestic Subic Bay surrounded by breathtaking mountains. These mountains are breathtaking too on the bike leg because this race will feature some vicious climbs. But true to most run legs in Philippine Tri-races, the 10k run route will be lined with spectators, giving that extra needed boost to complete the required 51.5 kilometers total.
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In February, Sri Lanka, a tiny island nation off the southeast coast of India in South Asia, is set to host two world class triathlon events from the World Triathlon Corporation. February 19th 2012 marks an historic occasion as the Ironman brand will be breaking new ground with the first Ironman 70.3 event in South Asia, the first 5150 in Asia and Sri Lanka as a new host country for the global series. Colombo, which is situated on the western coast of the island, will be host city for the new triathlon races.
The New York Times named Sri Lanka the #1 place in the world to visit in 2010. So it's no secret; Sri Lanka is a jewel of South Asia waiting to be discovered by triathletes. Romantic island hideaways, a rich culture and a food lover's paradise, Sri Lanka has it all.
Shannon Kurek from HFP Racing in Ohio and race director states "Sri Lanka is an incredible destination location. Colombo is a very athlete-friendly host city that will bring everything conveniently together within walking distance from the host hotels for this inaugural Ironman 70.3 and 5150 race."
Steeped in Colonial Architecture, the city of Colombo will become a staging area for taking athletes back in time and delivering the romance of yesteryear. It will be a dynamic merriment of a modern day hi tech sport amidst an old era.
As the first race on the 70.3 calendar for Asia it's the perfect opportunity for athletes to awaken from the winter slumber and dip their toes into some warm waters and humid conditions to test the body.
We had a chance to ask organizers a few questions leading up to this year's inaugural events.
Continue reading “Triathletes to Discover Sri Lanka's Beauty in February”
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Tri Limits, a triathlon team that organizes events within Northern Ireland and the Ulster Cancer Foundation bring you Ireland's toughest triathlon - the Northern Ireland Decaman / Iron Distance Challenge. A special triathlon challenge event that will help raise money for the charity's men's health campaign. The multi-day runs from July 6th-15th, 2012 at Eskragh Lough in Dungannon, Northern Ireland.
Cancer has a major impact on the health of men in Northern Ireland. Each year almost 6,000 men are diagnosed with some form of the disease - that's a shocking 22 men every working day. Around 2,000 lose their lives to cancer each year.
Tri Limits and the Ulster Cancer Foundation are encouraging men and women to be part of the Northern Ireland Decaman which involves a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike followed by a 26.2 marathon, each day for 10 days! There is even an option to enter and only do an Iron Distance, which is purely 1 day of the Decaman!
There is a challenge for everyone whatever your ability so why not give it a go! Participants can choose one of the following options:
- • Decaman: Enter the Overall Northern Ireland Decaman - £20 deposit, minimum sponsorship £500
- • Decaman Relay Team: A relay team of 3 people in the Northern Ireland Decaman - £20 deposit per team, minimum sponsorship £500 per team
- • Iron Distance Challenge: Join in, on a day of your choice - £20 deposit, minimum sponsorship £200.
- • Iron Distance Challenge Relay Team: Join in, on a day of your choice, with a relay team of 3 people - £20 deposit per team, minimum sponsorship £200 per team.
- • Swim / Bike / Run: Register to Swim, Bike or Run some of the Iron Distance on a day of your choice: £10 deposit, minimum sponsorship £40.
Online registration available at: www.ulstercancer.org/ps/event/NIDECAMAN1
The deposit and all sponsorship raised goes directly to the Ulster Cancer Foundation and will be used to help cancer patients and their families across Northern Ireland. It will be used to fund services including support groups, counselling, health checks and advice, education programmes, smoking cessation clinics, Male Quick Fit sessions, as well as art and creative writing therapy.
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Building on the success of the Roctane Gel platform, GU Energy Labs has announced the launch of Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Drink. A new carbohydrate intensive energy drink for ultra distance and intense efforts. The light tasting, carbohydrate-dense Roctane Drink provides athletes an infusion of easily available energy with the optimal rehydration combination of sodium and potassium.
The new Roctane Energy Drink features Taurine for improved heart and skeletal muscle function, White Tea caffeine for increased power output and reduced perceived effort, and the proven Roctane Amino Blend for extra energy, reduced muscle damage and enhanced mental focus. Each serving delivers 240 calories, comprised of an optimal blend of complex and simple carbohydrates.
- • Ideal carbohydrate ratio - Unique ratio of complex and simple carbohydrates are podium-proven to better maintain glucose levels than simple or complex carbs alone
- • Key electrolytes - Sodium and potassium properly maintain hydration
- • Taurine - Can help maintain heart & muscle performance during prolonged exercise which would otherwise lead to fatigue and decreased performance
- • Caffeine (except grape flavor) - Stimulates the central nervous system and reduces pain perception leading to prolonged exercise, delayed fatigue and increased performance
- • Beta-Alanine - Supplements dietary beta-alanine to improve muscle buffering capacity and performance during intense efforts
- • Branch Chain Amino Acids (Leucine, Valine, Isoleucine) - Shown to serve as an additional fuel source (when taken with carbohydrates), reduce muscle damage, enhance recovery and delay fatigue - all critical during intense or long efforts
- • Histidine Amino Acid - helps to buffer Ph during exercise.
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