August 18, 2009

 YWCA Women's Triathlon

YWCA Women's Triathlon
Email Newsletter

Quotes:

I just wanted to say thank you for a fabulous race. As a first time triathlete, I can't imagine that I could have had a better experience. From the support - training plan, Google group and the race details - the volunteers were amazing - even the food was great - it was incredibly well done. I can now call myself a triathlete, and know that this will be the first of many.
   -Maggie

Thank you, thank you, thank you for an amazing event! It was an incredibly well organized, supportive, clean, full of love, w/ good lunches, and inspiring day. Our team cried and hugged, and cried again. We have many more friends at work who are hoping to join next year. It was harder than I thought personally, I just stayed slow and steady - but still felt strong at the end. Don't stop this GOOD work you do! It means so much to so many women!!
   -Ann

Why I Tri: As women swim, run and bike past me I look at their right calf, see their age written there and smile in the face of every media that tells me I need to fear getting older.
   - Clare, age 20

Thank you for your leadership and organizing efforts on this tremendous event -- I look forward to volunteering again next year. It was wonderful to see so many strong women, who were happy and proud with their race -- this will always be one on my list to volunteer for in the future. Thank you for creating this tremendous race for our community...
   - Santi, volunteer and veteran triathlete

"Leaving the park yesterday, there were so many women I didn't know waiting to talk to me and tell me what a fabulous organization the YWCA is, and how the triathlon was a life-changing experience for them. Racing for the second year in a row has changed my life too!"
   - Becky Roloff, CEO, YWCA of Minneapolis

Thank You and Congrats!

From the race champion to the final finisher, congratulations! We hope that you are all recuperating well! It was a fun day for all of us and a lot of that had to do with your determination to have fun, compete, meet the challenge, and support each other. It was truly remarkable to see so many women together sharing a challenge with such enthusiasm! Congratulations, triathletes!

Results & Photos

Just a reminder that you can to to www.Triathlete.com to find pictures of you on race day! Downloads are only $10.

You can also link to the results from our Results and Photos page of the race website. You can search for your individual results or view the text version to view in one file all of the overall, age group, and family categories as well as the top swim, bike and run times.

Lost and Found

Missing something? We have a few items including a couple helmets, bike computer, couple saddle bags and some clothing. Email Paul Johnson at pjohnson@ywcampls.org.

Most Improved

Don't forget that we are trying a new award this year for Most Improved! We are looking for Most Improved Overall and by Age Group. Calculations have begun!

Your Race Story

Please send us your race story! Whether it is just race day or the months leading up, we know you all have a story. And they are all interesting. If you can take the time, please email your story to Ellen at ecleary@ywcampls.org

We Want to Hear You

Please stay tuned for a race evaluation to help us review what was important, what went well and what we can improve for next year. Your feedback is our best source of information!

Event Partners

Thanks again to our sponsors for all their support

Thank you to our event partners! Learn more about our partners at www.ywcawomenstri.org

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