Tri for Our Veterans III will open registration in the next week. The 3rd annual race will take place on Saturday, May 29, 2010 in Sea Isle City, NJ.
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Saturday, May 10, 2008
SOLD OUT...but...
Tri for Our Veterans is sold out; online registration was shut off at midnight on Friday, May 9th. THANK YOU! We are on our way to make a significant donation to our two veterans' causes-- The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund and Sea Isle's new Veterans' Memorial Fountain.
There will be a limited number of slots available on Friday, May 23rd and Saturday, May 24th (Race Day). These slots, between 10-20, will be first come, first served. Racers will receive a race t-shirt, but all other items are sold out. Come early and register if you want your spot-- Sea Isle's VFW on 5/23 and the Transition Area (JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave) on Race Day.
We have more than 370 racers lined up for Sea Isle's Triathlon, Tri for Our Veterans; the Military Division is comprised of more than 10% of the field. Very exciting! If you are racing, please be sure to download the Athelete's Guide by CLICKING HERE.
See you in Sea Isle City....in just two weeks...
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There will be a limited number of slots available on Friday, May 23rd and Saturday, May 24th (Race Day). These slots, between 10-20, will be first come, first served. Racers will receive a race t-shirt, but all other items are sold out. Come early and register if you want your spot-- Sea Isle's VFW on 5/23 and the Transition Area (JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave) on Race Day.
We have more than 370 racers lined up for Sea Isle's Triathlon, Tri for Our Veterans; the Military Division is comprised of more than 10% of the field. Very exciting! If you are racing, please be sure to download the Athelete's Guide by CLICKING HERE.
See you in Sea Isle City....in just two weeks...
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Online Registration Closes Tonight
Well, we have a SELL OUT on hand. We have cracked 350 racers and it has been decided to pull the online registration early. It closes tonight, midnight.
There will be 10-20 slots available on May 23 and May 24 (raceday). These slots are 1st come, 1st served. These racers will receive a race t-shirt, but we are out of water bottles and beach bags. If interested, come to the VFW in Sea Isle on 5/23 (4-830PM) or 40th & Pleasure (Transition Area) to register. No guarantees, so come as early as possible.
Why 350? As a racer, I always appreciate a quality race course. I have been to some triathlons and the race director clearly did not think about the athletes. If you see hair-pin turns on the bike course (especially 180 degree turns), cheap giveaways or t-shirts, and warm water at the finish line-- you know the race director could care less about you, the athlete. This is a first year event and I want a shot to host this triathlon in Sea Isle next year. Without the strong support and the recommendation from athletes, we will not have that opportunity next year.
So, I want to make sure we deliver on quality. The streets are closed for the bike course, but will be lined with parked cars, which will make the bike course narrow (it is Memorial Day weekend, afterall, and it seems as though all of Philadelphia migrates to the Shore for the weekend). 350 racers will fit, but I am not sure about 400-500. Same idea with the transition area, which I believe could hold 600 racers-- but I want to walk before I run-- so we limited it to 350.
Last call, folks, if you want in, you have two options-- sign up tonight before midnight, or take your chance and sign up onsite-- but show up early!
Very excited to welcome almost 50 entrants to the Military Division-- almost 15% of the race will be in this group!! If you are coming to cheer on the racers, be sure to wear your red, white, and blue!
See you in Sea Isle City...
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There will be 10-20 slots available on May 23 and May 24 (raceday). These slots are 1st come, 1st served. These racers will receive a race t-shirt, but we are out of water bottles and beach bags. If interested, come to the VFW in Sea Isle on 5/23 (4-830PM) or 40th & Pleasure (Transition Area) to register. No guarantees, so come as early as possible.
Why 350? As a racer, I always appreciate a quality race course. I have been to some triathlons and the race director clearly did not think about the athletes. If you see hair-pin turns on the bike course (especially 180 degree turns), cheap giveaways or t-shirts, and warm water at the finish line-- you know the race director could care less about you, the athlete. This is a first year event and I want a shot to host this triathlon in Sea Isle next year. Without the strong support and the recommendation from athletes, we will not have that opportunity next year.
So, I want to make sure we deliver on quality. The streets are closed for the bike course, but will be lined with parked cars, which will make the bike course narrow (it is Memorial Day weekend, afterall, and it seems as though all of Philadelphia migrates to the Shore for the weekend). 350 racers will fit, but I am not sure about 400-500. Same idea with the transition area, which I believe could hold 600 racers-- but I want to walk before I run-- so we limited it to 350.
Last call, folks, if you want in, you have two options-- sign up tonight before midnight, or take your chance and sign up onsite-- but show up early!
Very excited to welcome almost 50 entrants to the Military Division-- almost 15% of the race will be in this group!! If you are coming to cheer on the racers, be sure to wear your red, white, and blue!
See you in Sea Isle City...
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Down to 22 slots...18 days...
Tick...tick...tick...
We now have 19 days until race day. Over 320 folks have registered for the race and it looks like we will shut down the online registration early. 350 sounds like a nice, round number. Plus, there is still a lot of operational work to be completed.
I am toying with an idea to auction off 12 race day entries, but I don't know-- sounds like too much work on the day of the race-- when there is plenty of work to be done.
Anyhow-- spread the word, we are closing up shop soon...
If you are racing, CLICK HERE for the Athletes' Guide. It should answer all of your questions about the race.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE.
We now have 19 days until race day. Over 320 folks have registered for the race and it looks like we will shut down the online registration early. 350 sounds like a nice, round number. Plus, there is still a lot of operational work to be completed.
I am toying with an idea to auction off 12 race day entries, but I don't know-- sounds like too much work on the day of the race-- when there is plenty of work to be done.
Anyhow-- spread the word, we are closing up shop soon...
If you are racing, CLICK HERE for the Athletes' Guide. It should answer all of your questions about the race.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE.
Friday, May 2, 2008
39 spots left..REGISTER NOW if you want to race
Very exciting stuff happening with the race. For one, our sponsors have greatly expanded and we now count a number of new companies as sponsors for Sea Isle City's summer triathlon-- Tri for Our Veterans. South Jersey Gas, Kix-McNutley, The Lobster Loft, and The Commodore Club. Very cool.
Secondly, we are now projecting a total amount of $25,000 to be split between our two organizations-- The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund and Sea Isle's VFW project to rebuild the town/s Veterans' Memorial. This is beyond my wildest expectation-- I was hoping to raise a total of $15,000.
Thirdly, we only have 41 spots left in the race. I decided to cut the registration off at 350 and expect to sell out by the time the race goes off. 350...huh, I can remember cracking 20 and getting excited! Thank you, to all who have registered. For a race to hit these numbers in its 1st year is amazing-- it just doesn't happen. THANK YOU RACERS! Click HERE to register.
Finally, we have posted the Athletes' Guide for the race. Click HERE to review the guide. It has some very, very important information, including maps, schedule of events, parking, and check in procedures for racers.
Again, thank you for reading my blog, for racing and for helping out our veterans! See you in Sea Isle City!
Secondly, we are now projecting a total amount of $25,000 to be split between our two organizations-- The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund and Sea Isle's VFW project to rebuild the town/s Veterans' Memorial. This is beyond my wildest expectation-- I was hoping to raise a total of $15,000.
Thirdly, we only have 41 spots left in the race. I decided to cut the registration off at 350 and expect to sell out by the time the race goes off. 350...huh, I can remember cracking 20 and getting excited! Thank you, to all who have registered. For a race to hit these numbers in its 1st year is amazing-- it just doesn't happen. THANK YOU RACERS! Click HERE to register.
Finally, we have posted the Athletes' Guide for the race. Click HERE to review the guide. It has some very, very important information, including maps, schedule of events, parking, and check in procedures for racers.
Again, thank you for reading my blog, for racing and for helping out our veterans! See you in Sea Isle City!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Racing for a Just Cause: Semper Tri
It has been a very busy week. Registrations have really soared in the past two weeks and we are now 100 days away from the Tri for Our Veterans race. A number of news organizations have started to pay attention and I am guessing there will be a few stories about the race, once the weather breaks and Memorial Day comes into focus. In two interviews this week, I stressed the participation of Team Semper Fi and the courageous veterans who make up this team. Team Semper Fi is made up injured Marines and Sailors who participate in sporting events to help raise funds and awareness for our wounded. Check out their site by clicking HERE and learning more.
One question was raised in both interviews: "Ok, so 50% of the money goes to the VFW to refurbish the town's Veterans' Memorial fountain. The other 50% goes to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. What do they do?"
The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund is a phenomenal organization-- 94% of every dollar raised goes directly to the injured Marines. They have a very low administrative overhead rate. The short answer is-- they do anything and everything to make a wounded Marine comfortable when returning home. Yes, the government provides a lot of resources for our injured soldiers, but they cannot provide all things.
As an example, The Inquirer published a story about a local Marine, Cpl. Raymond Hennagir, as he returned home from Iraq. Click HERE to read it. Cpl. Hennagir returned home from the front when an IED blew off both of his legs and part of his hand. His one request was to attend his platoon's homecoming from Iraq at Camp Lejeune, which would require a special medical van for the long distance trip. The US Government cannot pay for these types of requests; this is where The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund comes into play-- they paid for Cpl. Hennagir's trip to welcome home is fellow Marines. Cpl. Hennagir was 21 years old at the time of the explosion.
I first heard of the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund in this article. Combined with the article in the NY Times, this article pushed me to create the Tri for Our Veterans race. I am hoping you will join us on Memorial Day weekend and have some fun, honor our veterans, and cheer on Team Semper Fi.
Don't forget to REGISTER for the race. Click HERE.
One question was raised in both interviews: "Ok, so 50% of the money goes to the VFW to refurbish the town's Veterans' Memorial fountain. The other 50% goes to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. What do they do?"
The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund is a phenomenal organization-- 94% of every dollar raised goes directly to the injured Marines. They have a very low administrative overhead rate. The short answer is-- they do anything and everything to make a wounded Marine comfortable when returning home. Yes, the government provides a lot of resources for our injured soldiers, but they cannot provide all things.
As an example, The Inquirer published a story about a local Marine, Cpl. Raymond Hennagir, as he returned home from Iraq. Click HERE to read it. Cpl. Hennagir returned home from the front when an IED blew off both of his legs and part of his hand. His one request was to attend his platoon's homecoming from Iraq at Camp Lejeune, which would require a special medical van for the long distance trip. The US Government cannot pay for these types of requests; this is where The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund comes into play-- they paid for Cpl. Hennagir's trip to welcome home is fellow Marines. Cpl. Hennagir was 21 years old at the time of the explosion.
I first heard of the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund in this article. Combined with the article in the NY Times, this article pushed me to create the Tri for Our Veterans race. I am hoping you will join us on Memorial Day weekend and have some fun, honor our veterans, and cheer on Team Semper Fi.
Don't forget to REGISTER for the race. Click HERE.
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