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AFLAC IRON GIRL COLUMBIA TRIATHLON

August 24, 2008
Centennial Park - Columbia, Maryland, USA
0.62mi Swim - 17.5mi Bike - 3.4mi Run

 There are days left until race day.


REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!

We look forward to seeing you in August!


Welcome to the Aflac Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon! This event is produced in cooperation with Howard County Recreation and Parks and the Columbia Triathlon Association.


Columbia Triathlon Association has planned the "Dress Rehearsal" for the Iron Girl race to be on Friday, August 1st. This is a chance to practice your swim in the lake, and your run on the actual course (some people cycle on their own). It is a great opportunity to listen to speakers concerning the race, setting up transition areas and obtain answers to overall questions that you may have. It's also a great way to meet some of your fellow competitors.


When: Friday, August 1, 2008
Time: 6am
Location: Centennial Park, Howard County. At the swim finish area under the Amphitheater
Parking: Inside Centennial Park on the grass. There will be volunteers and police to assist you.
Cost: Free to all pre-registered Iron Girl participants courtesy of CTA
Distances: Swim - approx. 1100 yards, Run 3.4 Miles (on the race course)
Items to Bring: Swimsuit, Goggles, Towel, Running Shoes & Apparel, Sunglasses, post event dry clothing, drink. If you wish to practice the bike course on your own, bring your bike too! There will be portable toilets available and a hand wash station. There are NOT any showers available. Since the race will be a non-wetsuit swim, we will not allow wetsuits at the dress rehersal.
Misc. Details: You do NOT have to sign up in advance - just show up! But you must be registered (and paid) for the 2008 Aflac Iron Girl Triathlon (we will have a check list). You will learn swim and run tactics and also hear talks concerning transition, race nutrition, and what to expect on race day. This is a non-timed, low key, educational experience. It is meant for you to learn while having fun!
Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer, please contact Sharon.



* NEW THIS YEAR *

Wednesday Night Iron Girl Instructional Rides
(July 9th through July 30th)
Columbia Triathlon Association is now offering free Instructional Group Cycling at Gateway Park in Howard County off 175 east on Alexander Graham Bell Drive. The rides begin at 6pm. at the back of Gateway Park near Samual Morse Drive. The loop around Gateway is approximately 2.2 miles and there is a paved trail around the loop if you would like to run afterwards. Bike support is being offered by CTA and Princeton Sports.



The Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon 101 Workshop in Columbia, MD. is being offered on July 19-20

Have a successful and memorable Aflac Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon experience by learning the fundamentals of multisport training while discovering the secrets of racing the Columbia Iron Girl Triathlon from Coach Troy (The Official Coach of Iron Girl) and his expert staff at The Triathlon Academy. A combination of classroom instruction and training, this workshop will give you the information you'll need to maximize your results and truly enjoy your Iron Girl Triathlon training and racing experience! Space is limited, so reserve your spot early!



We are happy to announce that Troy Jacobson's MultiSport Coaching Group has been named the Official Coach of the Columbia Triathlon Association. If you are interested in professional coaching or training DVD's from someone who has proven results since 1992, please contact Coach Troy! There are many DVD's to choose from -- swimming, cycling, running, yoga, and even IronGirl specific! Different levels are available from the beginner to the advanced triathlete. Remember to put in the referral code "CTA08" to receive your 10% discount off of Coach Troy Jacobson's products and services!


Aflac is excited about its partnership with Iron Girl and is proud to present the 2008 Aflac Iron Girl duck which will be given as a gift to all participants in the 2008 Aflac Iron Girl National Event Series.


If you are an Iron Girl who wants to help further support The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults (and receive some great Iron Girl merchandise!!) consider the Give Back program.




Aflac & Iron Girl want you to go to Hawaii ! ~ Aloha ~

Why are you an Iron Girl? Share your journey, struggles, personal achievements, obstacles, etc. Email Iron Girl with your unique story! Be sure to include your contact information, age, occupation, and why you chose to participate in The Aflac Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon. We'd love to hear from you!


Have you wondered what the Iron Girl symbol is, and what it means?
Iron Girl has Grace, actually that is what Iron Girl has chosen to name its logo. Grace is in us all. It's what makes women heroic, charming and limitless. Grace is with us in difficult times and happy times, silly times and sad times. Grace is with us physically, mentally and emotionally. Grace is what makes women special, unique and strong. Grace acts with truth, beauty and spirit. Grace is within you, and you are Grace.
The Columbia Triathlon Association would like to thank YOU for your unique grace and for your spirit and dedication to the sport!


If you live in the DC area and are looking for some female training partners, try Team Luna Chix. They offer group swims, rides and run. And it's free to all who are interested! Contact a team member for more information.



A Swim Wave About to Begin!
The Race Begins!



Transition Area at Centennial Park



Iron Girl on the Move!

Congratulations to all the Iron Girls! Each of you should feel extremely proud of your accomplishment and we hope that you enjoyed the day. The 2007 race had over 1700 finishers and there were many smiles (plus a few tears of happiness) at the finish line. Your individual results and finishers certificate can be accessed through our results page and your race photos are also available for viewing and ordering. Columbia Triathlon Association would like to thank all of you who registered for the race and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

Congratulations to our raffle winners! They win a free entry into the Aflac Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon for 2008:

  • Karen Brown
  • Alexandra McCarthy
  • Jaime Veracka

And a HUGE Congratulations to the Grand Prize Raffle Winner. Doreen Chemotti from Bristow, Virginia won an entry into the Aflac Lake Las Vegas Iron Girl race along with roundtrip airfare... compliments of The Columbia Triathlon Association. The Lake Las Vegas race will be held on April 12, 2008. For more information on the event, click here. Good Luck Doreen!


Above: A participant waves to the crowd with her feet before starting the Iron Girl Triathlon Sunday in Ellicott City. The second annual triathlon drew more than 2,200 women and girls to Centennial Lane Park. The athletes completed a 0.62-mile swim in the park’s lake, 17.5 mile bike ride and 3.4 mile run. The race promotes active and healthy lifestyles among women of all ages.
  -Arianne Starnes/The Baltimore Examiner - Monday, August 20, 2007

Press coverage of the race can be found using the following links:
The Business Monthly, October 2007, Howard County Tourism
Washington Running Report
The Baltimore Examiner - Pre Race
The Baltimore Examiner - Race Day
(To see the second page of this article, go to the top of the page and click the arrow to page 24/25.)
Howard County Times.com

Congratulations and Thank You to all those who joined us at Centennial Park on Friday, August 3rd for the IronGirl 2007 Triathlon Dress Rehearsal. It was a perfect day for over 675 women to practice the swim, learn about transitions, preview the run course and receive answers to many questions that were on their minds. The air temperature was about 80 degrees and there was a slight mist coming off Centennial Lake and the energy level and excitement among the women was high! It was a great group and we hope you all had fun while learning how to prepare for the race on Aug. 19th. We'd like to thank The Howard County Recreation & Parks, Howard County Government, the volunteers from the Mid Maryland Tri Club and all the other volunteers who helped to make this day such a success!

Iron Girl Columbia 2007 Dress Rehearsal

We'd like to especially thank Jessica and Nicole from the Iron Girl corporate office in Florida. They came to Columbia, Maryland to help make this dress rehearsal a success and give it a true Iron Girl feel!

Maura Dunnigan, with The Women's Giving Circle in Howard County, created a message board and asked participants to explain why they are participating in the IronGirl 2007 Triathlon. Read some of the AMAZING RESPONSES!

Learn....Why Iron Girl?

Join us for the third Iron Girl Columbia Women's Triathlon on August 24, 2008 in Ellicott City, Maryland. Columbia and Howard County are the site of the internationally known Columbia Triathlon held in May. This women's-only triathlon has much to offer and is perfect for first-timers and seasoned athletes alike. With a band performing upbeat music on the course, custom keepsake awards to the Professional and Age Group Champions, and special performance wicking shirts sized just for women for all participants, and a host of other Goodies, this event is sure to be the event of Year!

Presented by the Columbia Triathlon Association, Inc, a 501c-3 non-profit organization, The Iron Girl Columbia Women's Triathlon course will feature a 1K swim, 30K bike and 5K run through beautiful Centennial Park bordering the community of Columbia and the surrounding rolling farmlands. The event will include several categories for women to participate and compete in including: professional, age group, physically challenged, and relay categories.

For more information on Iron Girl, visit www.IronGirl.com.

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