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Islander Aquathon Results

Results are up for the Islander Aquathon! Click to view.

Information on qualification process for the Aquathon World Championship located here.

Links to pictures are soon to come.

Senior Athletes Kick Trash

Mercer Island, WA - July 28 2012 - On July 28, Al Weaver, 74-year-old Gig Harbor resident and triathlon

junkie, will be joined by his grandson, and at least 10 other seniors in his age bracket at the 3 rd Annual

Islander Aquathon, a race where athletes will swim and run through Mercer Island’s Luther Burbank

Park. This year, the race is host to the 2012 USA Triathlon Aquathon National Championship, so athletes

of all ages from around the country will complete a 1500 meter swim followed by a 10k run. Racers can

also register for the Short Course - a 750 meter swim followed by a 5k run, or the Kids’ Splash and Dash.

Al Weaver will inspire anyone to get moving. Through accidents, surgeries, and ongoing medical

conditions, Al keeps coming back to swimming, biking, and running. Al is fiercely competitive and loves

the thrill of the race. ‘It’s hard to get motivated to get up and train when it’s dark outside and you know

it’s going to be cold. But once you’re 100 yards into a race, you don’t think about anything else,’ says Al.

Al is especially excited for the race this year, since he’s hoping to make it into the national USA Triathlon

rankings, for which the Islander is a qualifier. He isn’t worried about the competition. Al grew up as

a butterflyer and has mastered strong freestyle for events like these. ‘There are a lot of 70-year-old

runners out there,’ he says with a competitive smile, ‘I can out-swim ‘em!’

The Islander Aquathon, USAT Aquathon National Championship will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012

at 9:30 am at Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island. Registration at BTOMultisports.com.

Mercer Island, WA - July 28 2012 - On July 28, Al Weaver, 74-year-old Gig Harbor resident and triathlon junkie, will be joined by his grandson, and at least 10 other seniors in his age bracket at the 3 rd Annual Islander Aquathon, a race where athletes will swim and run through Mercer Island’s Luther Burbank Park. This year, the race is host to the 2012 USA Triathlon Aquathon National Championship, so athletesof all ages from around the country will complete a 1500 meter swim followed by a 10k run. Racers canalso register for the Short Course - a 750 meter swim followed by a 5k run, or the Kids’ Splash and Dash.

Al Weaver will inspire anyone to get moving. Through accidents, surgeries, and ongoing medicalconditions, Al keeps coming back to swimming, biking, and running. Al is fiercely competitive and lovesthe thrill of the race. ‘It’s hard to get motivated to get up and train when it’s dark outside and you know it’s going to be cold. But once you’re 100 yards into a race, you don’t think about anything else,’ says Al.

Al is especially excited for the race this year, since he’s hoping to make it into the national USA Triathlonrankings, for which the Islander is a qualifier. He isn’t worried about the competition. Al grew up asa butterflyer and has mastered strong freestyle for events like these. ‘There are a lot of 70-year-oldrunners out there,’ he says with a competitive smile, ‘I can out-swim ‘em!’

The Islander Aquathon, USAT Aquathon National Championship will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012at 9:30 am at Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island. Registration at www.btomultisports.com.

Results and Photos for Dilettante Women's Triathlon

Hey all! The Dilettante Women's Triathlon was a big success, thanks to the volunteers, sponsors, staff, and of course, the enthusiastic participants! There were a lot of smiling faces and a lot of chocolate for all. You can now claim your complimentary official race photo, compliments of BTO Multisports and ImageArts Photography, at the following link.

Complimentary Photo Link

Results are also up and available for the race here.

Thanks again and see you next year!

NW Sweat explains Race Entry Insurance

Let NW Sweat explain to you about how race entry insurance works from 365 Competitors. Race entry insurance is available for the Dilettante Women's Triathlon for just $2.00!

Islander Aquathon Kid's Race

Swimming and running isn't just for adults! The Islander Aquathon is hosting one of 30 national aquathon events for kids between the ages of 7 and 15. This race is all about participating, having fun, and getting some exercise. The race consists of a 100 meter swim and 1 kilometer run for kids 7 to 10 years old and a 200 meter swim and 2 kilometer run for kids 11 to 15. Age is determined by the age on race day, not at the end of the year.

Courses are shown below (1 lap for the short race, 2 loops for the longer race). Lifeguards will keep the swim safe and fun and volunteers on the run course will keep youngsters on course.

The race will be held BEFORE all adult events on race day. See event schedule/information page for more information.

Cost is $25, which includes a $10 one day USAT license, or $15 if participant is already a USAT member. All participants will receive a t-shirt, medal, and post-race food.

You can read more about the series at the USAT page here.

Results for Captain Jack's 8k Treasure Run

Yesterday was the 2nd annual Captain Jack's 8k Treasure Run! Results are available here. What a great event! Tons of pirates of all shapes, sizes, and species, a great kid's race, and a lot of speedy runners. Hope to see you again next year!

Registration Fee Insurance Available for Dilettante Women's Triathlon

BTO Multisports and 365Competitors, LLC are proud to announce that the Dilettante Women’s Triathlon will feature Registration Fee Reimbursement Insurance.

365Competitors, LLC is the first to offer Registration Fee Reimbursement protecting the registration investment of athletes should they become injured or ill and unable to participate in the event. All participants who register for the Dilettante Women's Triathlon before or on April 30th will be automatically covered by the insurance policy. After April 30th, the insurance will be optional and available for the small fee of $2.00.

You can register here for this all-women, all-chocolate triathlon, back for its 4th year!

Luna Chix Race Buddy Program for Dilettante Women's Triathlon

If you are new to the sport of triathlon and are feeling a bit anxious to race…then have we got a sweet deal for you! Sign up for a LUNA Chix Race Buddy to race beside you! Our goal is to make sure that every lady finishes feeling strong and proud. When you sign up for a LUNA Chix Race Buddy we will assign one of our LUNA Chix Triathlon team members to be your personal race day coach. We will do our best to calm your jitters and butterflies as we give you tips for setting up your transition area all the way to finishing strong. Your personal LUNA coach will swim, bike and run beside you the entire race. Along the way we will chat with you, get to know you and provide you with racing and training tips and answer questions so that you will be able to continue on in your triathlon journey.

To sign up for the race buddy program, simply select the 'race buddy' category when you register at prerace.com. The program is limited to 10 spots.