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August 22, 2010
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!
Sorry, there is not a waiting list.
Professional Athletes must contact Sharon prior to July 22, 2010
If you missed out on the general registration for the
2010 Aflac Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon,
below are options that still will allow you to participate in the race.
Team in Training |
Join the Team in the fight against blood cancers! Team In Training (TNT) started in 1988 and is the world's first and largest charity sports training program with over 380,000 completers of all fitness levels crossing the finish line. Train for an event with the Team while fundraising for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's mission: cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life for patients and families. Swim, bike and walk/run with other women who are changing lives, starting with their own! Contact Julie for more information. TNT info
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Active Survivors Network |
ASN is dedicated topromoting improved quality of life through physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. They connect survivors with advice and the support of people who understand their situation and their needs. Please attend one of our information sessions. For more information, please contact Kay or call 410-823-0562.
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Team Fight |
Support the Ulman Cancer Fund by joining TEAM FIGHT. TEAM FIGHT is a group of caring individuals training together for endurance events while raising funds and awareness to support those affected by cancer and their families. Fundraising minimum for the event is $750. Contact Katrina McGowan for more information.
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"TRI-TO-WIN" |
TRI-TO-WIN”…the fight against melanoma with the Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation to raise awareness and battle the #1 cancer in the U.S. – skin cancer - in its most deadly form – melanoma! Melanoma accounts for 75% of all skin cancer deaths and poses great risk to triathletes. Raise a minimum of $500 to earn great gear – contact Greg Safko.
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Athletes Serving Athletes |
Athletes Serving Athletes, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that enables challenged athletes to feel loved, significant and accepted by experiencing the thrill of athletic competition. For more information, email teamasa@asa-info.org
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Challenged Athletes Foundation |
making sure that people with physical challenges have the same freedom to enjoy sports that the rest of us take for granted. Contact Jennifer Rose for information.
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Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s Healthcare |
the Aflac Cancer Center provides advanced diagnostic and clinical care, as well as innovative treatment and research options to children, adolescents and young adults. For more information email Sharon. |
If you are interested in the sprint distance, you may also want to consider the NEW Celebration Sprint Triathlon on June 27, 2010.
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.
Sarah Reinersten, who was the first female above the knee amputee to ever finish the Ford IronMan World Championships in Kona, Hawaii in 2005, has committed to competing in the Aflac IronGirl Columbia Triathlon on August 22, 2010.
Sarah has a new book out entitled "In a Single Bound". Read all about Sarah and her accomplishments. CTA is excited to have Sarah compete and will post more information about her speaking arrangements in Columbia, MD. prior to the race!
photo courtesy of Doug Setzer
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A special thank you to the kayak support team for keeping all the Iron Girls swimming on course and giving encouragement and assistance to those who needed it. Everyone appreciates your enthusiasm and professionalism! |
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A Beautiful Day for a Swim! |
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photos courtesy of Doug Setzer
2009 Media Stories:
The Baltimore Sun
Columbia Flier
ABC News
HoCoMoJo
A Great Inspirational Story of Friendship
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!
2010 Aflac Iron Girl Schedule:
April 10
Clearwater, FL - 15K/5K
May 8
Del Mar, CA - 10K/5K
May 15
Lake Las Vegas, NV - Triathlon
June 27
Atlanta, GA - Triathlon
July 31 NEW EVENT
Racine, WI - Triathlon
August 7
Syracuse, NY - Triathlon
August 22
Columbia, MD -- This means YOU!
August 29 NEW EVENT
Boulder, CO - Triathlon
September 12
Seattle, WA - 10K/5K
September 26
Bloomington, MN - Duathlon
November 13
Tempe, AZ 10-Mile/5K
New West Coast Event
TBA
| Team Fight races to raise money and awareness for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. Consider joining their fight on cancer! |
photo credit Kelly Lance |
photo credit Jay McCutcheon |
Active Survivors Network raises money for Survivors of illness, accidents, and addictions. All of the 2009 Iron Girls finished in under 3 hours! Amazing!
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photo credit www.ASIphoto.com |
Local favorite Nancy Burns
persevering after three flat tires |
photo credit www.ASIphoto.com |
2009 Winner
Professional Triathlete
Laurie Hug |
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The Circle Team: Running, biking, swimming, inspiring, giving! We race to empower girls and women in our community to "give back" through the Women's Giving Circle. Join our team for camaraderie, training, and fun!
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| Everyone has their own unique reason for competing and for the 2008 grandmother/mother/granddaughter trio of Diane Krichmar (65), Michelle Hollingsworth (41) and Taylor Hollingsworth (14) it was to honor Diane's husband who lost his battle with cancer last year. |
photo credit Jennifer Frediani |
Transition Area at Centennial Park |
Iron Girl on the Move!
Learn....Why Iron Girl?
For more information on Iron Girl, visit www.IronGirl.com.
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