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Centennial Park - Columbia, Maryland, USA 0.62mi Swim - 17.5mi Bike - 3.4mi Run
Sorry, there is not a waiting list. The 8-22-10 event registration will open on November 3, 2009 at 9am Welcome to the Aflac Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon! 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! Columbia Triathlon Association has planned the "Dress Rehearsal" for the Iron Girl race to take place on Friday, July 31st. This will be 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. There is no limit as to how many can attend, so don't worry -- there will be plenty of space. Please bring a signed copy of this waiver with you. When: Friday, July 31, 2009Time: 6am - until about 10am, but you can leave at any time 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. Please also be sure to print out and bring a signed copy of this waiver. Misc. Details: You do NOT have to sign up in advance - just show up! But you must be registered (and paid) for the 2009 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. * Back by Popular Demand * Tuesday Night Rides Columbia Triathlon Association has resumed free 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 Samuel 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. Come join us! 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!
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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
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For more information on Iron Girl, visit www.IronGirl.com.
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