New Sponsors For Team Rev3

It's been a stellar couple of weeks in terms of training and racing. I feel so fortunate to have so much support behind me this year with Team Rev3 and of course my husband, family, friends and coach! Being on a team definitely has its perks too outside of the new friends and guidance received. Rev3 has put together a terrific list of sponsors for us including themselves!

• Powerbar - As part of Powerbar's Team Elite, we have access to a generous amount of Powerbar's products! I just got two big boxes of goodies last week to help fuel all that running, biking and swimming! Everything is delicious. Especially loving the orange recovery drink right now!
• Pearl Izumi - Our Rev3 kits will be provided by PI as well as some other awesome goodies like shoes and more apparel!
• Swiftwick - Our awesome sock sponsor is providing free and discounted compression footwear. I raced in a pair already and love them!
• Blueseventy - Our official swim and wetsuit sponsor has provided a nice discount on their merchandise. I just ordered a new wetsuit and expect it to arrive anytime now!  
• SBR Sports (Foggle, TriSwim, TriSlide) is providing for all of our swimcare products like Foggle, which is a must for keeping goggles clear and the shampoo/soap/lotion are awesome at getting the pool smell off!
• NormaTec MVP will be helping us out with compression boots to help those TIRED legs recover after long workouts. Can't wait to try these out!
• Blue and Argon 18 are offering discounts for the team members who want to purchase a new bike.

The more I engage in this sport, I see how much it takes to be successful. It takes a lot of dedication, planning and focus and it also takes a lot of fuel and gear. Thank you Rev3 and all team sponsors for your generosity this season! It is very much appreciated and needed!

2012 Will be a Big Year for my Triathlon and Marathon Ambitions

I said I would post the 2012 race schedule soon and here it is. Although I finished this a few weeks ago, I look at it now and realize I have a LOT of training ahead of me! Holy moly this is a packed season! I have never used a coach before but this is the year I am going to do it. To make all this happen but not just happen. I want to make it happen in a big way. Be sure to follow my blog all season to see how I am performing and to give me a swift kick in the ass when I need it!

2012 Schedule:

March:
3/10/12 - St Malachi - 5 mile road race - done 35:55
3/25/12 - Kirtland Strides of March - 5K - done 22:33 - 3rd overall female

April:
4/15/12 - Dover Run for Home Half Marathon - done - not officially timed but 1:58

May:
5/12/12 - Nordonia Hills Duathlon
5/20/12 - Cleveland Half Marathon
5/26/12 - St Johns 5K (maybe)

June:
6/3/12 - Twinsburg Duathlon
6/10/12 - North Shore Border War Sprint Tri
6/13/12 - Mentor Flag Day 5K
6/16/12 - Captains 5K (maybe)
6/24/12 - Akron Tri (maybe)

July:
7/1/12 - Milton Man Triathlon Olympic Tri
7/22/12 - Fairport Harbor Tri - Sprint

August:
8/12/12 - Rev3Tri Wisconsin Dells 70.3 Half Rev
8/18/12 - St Gabriel 5K (maybe)

September:
9/9/12 - Rev3Tri Cedar Point 140.6 full rev (aka the BHAG)

October:
10/7/12 - Towpath Half Marathon
10/28/12 - Rev3 FL 70.3

November:
11/4/12 - Autumn Leaves 5 mile (maybe)
11/22/12 - Painesville Turkey Day 5K

So there it is. At least all the planned races and some maybes. Although I hope to get in even another Rev3 race or two so I can represent my team and get to know everyone! Needless to say I am training and ramping up for tri season now! Hope the season meets my expectations as I have some lofty goals of a 5-1/2 or better 70.3, finish first full in decent time (12-13 hours) and enjoy some other PRs at various distances. Hell, if I'm lucky I will even win some new hardware along the way! Fingers crossed!

Have I told you that I made the 2012 Rev3 Triathlon Age Group Team?

Have I told you that I made the 2012 Rev3 Triathlon Age Group Team? Well I did!!! Read my announcement here.

Revolution3 (Rev3) Triathlon is a top-notch organization and I am proud to be affiliated with such amazing people! The Rev3 national race series is taking the triathlon world by storm and creating meaningful experiences for athletes and their families. Many triathletes compete in the half rev (70.3) and the full rev (140.6) but there are also sprint, olympic and even kids races as well. For the new triathlete, Rev3 offers a quality training program at a very reasonable cost. If you're interested, visit their page and let them know I sent you!

Team Rev3 is comprised of about 50 athletes throughout the U.S. After learning more about my amazing teammates, I am even more excited to be part of this journey for 2012!

I will be competing in a number of Rev3 races this year including the Knoxville half, Wisconsin Dells half, Cedar Point full and possibly one or two others. Watch my blog for the complete 2012 race schedule!