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Lums Pond Triathlon/Duathlon Festival this Weekend

Piranha Sports — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

For those of you racing this weekend, we welcome you to the Lums Pond Triathlon/Duathlon festival.

This Saturday, the Lums Pond Youth Triathlon will go off at 8:15 with over 100 kids aged 7 to 14 competing. This is the 3rd and final race in the Escape from School Youth Series.

Immediately following the youth race, packet pickup will begin for the adults from 10am to 1pm.

If you missed signing up your kid for the youth triathlon, you may do so in person this Saturday at the race site. Click here for the youth registration form.

For race details on the youth triathlon, click here.

There is limited registration for onsite signups for the adult race - the Lums Pond Triathlon and Duathlon. Click here for the paper application.

The athlete guide is available for the adult race by clicking here.

The Lums Pond Duathlon is host for the USAT MidAtlantic Regional Championship with over 120 representing!!

In the Lums Pond Triathlon, there will be an IronMike Award in honor of Mike Clark. The IronMike Award will be awareded to the top male and female Delawareans.

The XMAS in July raffle winners (free race) was awarded to the following 12 lucky winners: Trevor Lyle, Hunter Winegarner, Steven Zelinger, Robert Buerger, Morgan Stephens, Rob Skelding, Elizabeth Foster, Todd Fare, Leslie Randall, Melanie Marinaccio, Eric Schrader, and John Treml. Checks for the entry fees have been sent this week.

Last but not least, the Greater Atlantic Multisport Series is being lead by David Luscan with 37 points and Stacy Karwacki with 24 points. In the Greater Atlantic Club Challenge, Baltimore Area Triathlon Club leads the way with 122 points, closely followed in second by T3 with 120 points.

Open Water Swim Clinic & Race Simulation #2 this Saturday!!

Piranha Sports — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's your chance to get comfortable swimming in open water and learn everything you need to know about the swim segment of a triathlon. The expert coaching staff of Mid-Atlantic Multisport will demonstrate key open water swimming skills and provide you with plenty of time to practice course sighting, turning around buoys, drafting, and mass starts. You will learn strategies for dealing with pre- race jitters, positioning yourself at the start of the race, swimming in a wetsuit and remaining calm in the water. The clinic will be followed by optional 1/4-mile, 1/2-mile and 1-mile race simulations where you will have the opportunity to practice everything you have learned!

All swimming will occur in a clean and protected area of the bay in beautiful Stone Harbor, New Jersey. Participants will enjoy lunch following the clinic at the historic Stone Harbor Yacht Club.

This clinic a great opportunity to prepare for all your summer races including the upcoming Patriots, Lums Pond and Delaware Diamondman triathlons.

WHAT:
Mid-Atlantic Multisport Open Water Swim Clinic & Race Simulation

WHEN:
Saturday, July 26, 2008
9:00am - 12:00 pm

WHERE:
Yacht Club of Stone Harbor
9001 Sunset Drive
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247

COST:
$50. USD (includes lunch at Yacht Club of Stone Harbor)

For more information, visit
www.midatlanticmultisport.com/open_w ater_clinic.html.

Christmas in July Special for Lums Pond Tri and Du

Piranha Sports — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Where else can you bring your entire family, see them race, and have a chance to win one of 12 comp entries?

At Lums Pond State Park on Saturday, August 16th - the Lums Pond Youth Triathlon (LPYT) is on for kids aged 7 to 14. This event consists of a 100 ayrd swim, 2.4 mile bike and 0.4 mile run. It is the 3rd and final race in the Escape from School Youth Series.

To view race information and to register online for the LPYT, click here.

Immediately following the LPYT awards ceremony, early packet pickup begins for the the adult version, the Lums Pond Triathlon and Duathlon.

The Lums Pond Triathlon and Duathlon scheduled for Sunday, August 17th, is a favorite among many triathletes as a first time event and annual tradition. There are two races to choose from both with exciting opportunities!!!

The Lums Pond Duathlon is a Mid-Atlantic Regional Short Distance Championship which consists of a 2 mile run, 19.5 mile bike, and 3 mile run. This course is fast, flat, and fun.

The Lums Pond Triathlon consists of a 0.5 mile swim, 19.5 mile bike, and 3 mile run. Same fast, flat, and fun course.

For Delawareans, we are awarding the top male and female triathlete with the Iron Mike Award, in honor of Mike Clark. Mike Clark (aka "IronMike") was dedicated throughout his life to community service. Mike's commitment started as a Big Brother, and he continued to work with children as director and grant advisor for the Boys and Girls Club of Delaware. The consummate triathlete and USA Triathlon

For a chance to win one of 12 comp entries (12 days of Christmas in July) to the LPTD as part of our Christmas in July Special starting this July 25th, we will be drawing on the following dates (work days) 1 lucky winner each day. Dates for the drawing will be July 25, 28, 29, 30, 31 and August 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11. Exceptions - should race early, we will still draw the lucky 12 winners and post.

The online registration for LPTD closes on August 11th. In order to be eligible to win, you must be already registered for the race and prepaid. If you are one of the lucky 12 winners, we will send you a check for the full entry amount you paid. The full entry fee does not include optional upgrades or the one day insurance.

To view the lucky Christmas in July winners daily, visit the news section on our website, www.piranha- sports.com.

As a bonus for clubs - as part of the easy and fun incentive for clubs to earn money, we've increased the amount we will donate to your club for this race only (LPTD) from $3.00 per race to your club up to $6.00 for each club member registered for this race to your club.

LPTD is the 7th race in a series of 11 races in the Greater Atlantic Multisport Series and the Greater Atlantic Club Challenge. To view more information about the series, cli ck here. There are over $7,500.00 in cash and prizes.

To view race information and to register for LPTD, click here.

Patriots Half Lite 50 and Sprint Tri online closes July 28th

Piranha Sports — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The online registration for the Patriots “Half Lite 50™” and Sprint distance Triathlons is set to close on Monday, July 28th.

Bring your family, spouse, and friends for this exciting choice of two great distances in a great location. It makes for a great picnic area at the beautiful foothills of the Blue Mountains (aka Poconos) situated just north of Allentown, PA.

This Half Lite 50™ which is the perfect distance between an Olympic and Half Iron Distance, consists of a 1300 Meter Swim, 41 Mile Bike, and 7.6 mile Run.

The traditional Sprint distance maintains the same course as in the past (except for slight modification of the swim course). The distances are 650 meter swim, 15 mile bike, and 3 mile run. This sprint is one of the favorites for those looking to do a beginning of August race.

For further race information and to register, click here.

The Patriots Triathlon is the 6th race in the Greater Atlantic Multisport Series and the Greater Atlantic Club Challenge. Standings in the podium for the males are David Luscan, Steven Back, and Matthew Powell. The top 3 leaders for the females are Stacy karwacki, Julie Gibbons, and Heidi Siberlich. To view series standings, click here.

For the club challenge, Baltimore Area Triathlon Club has a commanding lead at 122 points, followed by T3 with 104 points, and Highroad Cycles Multisport Club with 90 points. To view all Club Challenge standings, click here.

The Greater Atlantic Multisport Series and the Greater Atlantic Club Challenge. To view more information about the series, cli ck here to view the prizes worth over $7,500.00 in cash and prizes.

Pittsburgh Triathlon and Adventure Race Results

Piranha Sports — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thank you for participating in the 11th Annual Pittsburgh Triathlon and Adventure Race yesterday!! Also a big thank you to Suzuki, our title sponsor, as well as all of our other sponsors.
Also a special thank you to the City of Pittsburgh, PennDot, and SEA (for use of Gold Lot 2 for parking as well as the Great Lawn).
Last but not least, a big thank you to our volunteers and the Friends of the Riverfront organization!!!

Results are now posted for the triathlon and adventure race.
Click here for the Triathlon Results.
Click here for the Adventure Race Results.

We've gotten great media coverage of the event. Some of them include the Post Gazette, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and KDKA 2 TV.
For The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article - click here.

Many of you have asked about Craig Dietz, whom was being filmed by KDKA 2 TV. Coverage is anticipated to be on tonight (Monday, July 21st).

We hope all of you had a great experience and hope to see all of you again next year!!!

Pittsburgh Triathlon and Adventure Race Information

Piranha Sports — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Great news!! In a weekly report by PennDot, the HOV lanes of the Parkway North (I-279) is a go for the bike portion of the triathlon. For details of the PennDot report, click here.

To review the athlete guide which contains important race weekend information including maps and free parking passes (do not forget these!), click here.

If you or your friend missed the online registration cut off, you may register in person the day before (this Saturday) from 10am to 3pm during the expo. Click here for a LATE REGISTRATION FORM.

Be sure to join us at the EXPO on Saturday, July 19th from 10am to 3pm. During this EXPO, you may pick up your race packet, visit our vendors/sponsors, including Suzuki - out title sponsor.

Suzuki will have a "Suzuki Zone" with fun for the entire family!!

Free Photos
Video Games
Head to head Pull-up Competitions
S Life Lounge featuring Ms. PacMan, Internet Cafe, and Massage Chairs
Win fun prizes including a chance to win an 8GB iTouch

See you this weekend!!

Bike Course/HOV Lane a "go" for Pittsburgh Triathlon & Adventure Race

Piranha Sports — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Great news!! In a weekly report by PennDot, the HOV lanes of the Parkway North (I-279) is a go for the bike portion of the triathlon. For details of the PennDot report, click here.

There are currently 400+ participants signed up at the moment and it is expected to reach 500+ in the next few days before online registration closes on Tuesday, 7/15/08.

To review race weekend information as well as to register, click here.

Be sure to join us at the EXPO on Saturday, July 19th from 10am to 3pm. During this EXPO, you may pick up your race packet, visit our vendors/sponsors, including Suzuki - out title sponsor.

Suzuki will have a "Suzuki Zone" with fun for the entire family!!

Free Photos
Video Games
Head to head Pull-up Competitions
S Life Lounge featuring Ms. PacMan, Internet Cafe, and Massage Chairs
Win fun prizes including a chance to win an 8GB iTouch

The athlete guide is also available for this fun filled weekend by clicking here.

Sign up now as we expect to sell out soon. We would hate to see you miss out on the fun!!

Diamond in the rough Triathlon Online Closes 7/7/08

Piranha Sports — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Online registration for the Diamond in the Rough Triathlon will be closed Monday, July 7th at 5pm. We've just about reached capacity due to slight modificaiton to transition area location due to construction in the park. There will be no race weekend sign ups allowed.

The "Diamond in the Rough" Triathlon is just a few days away. The athlete guide is available by clicking here as it contains many useful information about the race.

The Diamond in the Rough Triathlon is race number 5 out of 11 in the Greater Atlantic Multisport Series and the Greater Atlantic Club Challenge. Individuals and Clubs have a chance to win some of the $7,700 worth of prizes. To view details, cli ck here.

Escape from Fort Delaware pre race email

Piranha Sports — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The "Escape from Fort Delaware" Triathlon is just a few days away. The athlete guide is available by clicking here as it contains many useful information about the race.

Online registration has closed for this event, however, if you're still intersted in racing this Saturday, click here, for the downloadable paper application and bring with you to race site all filled out and ready. We have approximately 20 slots available.

Please remember your wetsuit as it is mandatory for this event. Expected water temperature is around 74 degrees. No wetsuit, no swim, no exceptions.

The "Escape" is race number 4 out of 11 in the Greater Atlantic Multisport Series and the Greater Atlantic Club Challenge. Individuals and Clubs have a chance to win some of the $7,700 worth of prizes. To view details, cli ck here.

High Road Cycles is raffling off a ZIPP 404 Wheel- set this season. To enter yourself in to win stop by the High Road Cycles event tent and fill out a customer info card. Anyone who enters during the Escape from Fort Delaware will also be eligible to win a pair of ZIPP carbon bottle cages during the awards ceremony. You must be present to win. The ZIPP 404 raffle winner will be chosen at years end.

High Road Cycles is offering FREE helmet/bike safety inspections before the event.

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Stay fit and see you at the races!!

Escape from Fort Delaware Triathlon - a few days left to register

Piranha Sports — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hurry if you're interested in racing at the 8th annual Escape from Fort Delaware Triathlon on Sat., 6/28/08.

Registration for this event closes on Monday, June 23rd. You may view race information and register by clicking here.

The athlete guide will be posted early Monday, June 23rd as well for those of you who are already signed up to race.

Stay fit and see you at the races!!