Health Net Triathlon

The 2009 Health Net Triathlon was a tremendous success!

Results are posted here

Races pictures are ready here

Chris Thomas triumphed once again in the overall men's division, with Morgan Cotter taking victory on the women's side.

Perkin Elmer took first place in the Corporate Challenge and the fastest Relay team was Trek of Fairfield.

Julie Gliesing, the reigning overall female champion who is nursing an injury, took first place in the new Aquabike division, with Michale Vagnone taking the men's division.

A big, big thank you to all the many volunteers who came out to help. Your support is what makes this event truly special.

And thank you also to Health Net who went above and beyond once again - a great partner to work with.

Thank you to our many sponsors - please support them if you can -

Freestyle Watches

Landmark Financial

Trek Bicycle Fairfield

Thule

Hammer Nutrition

Aquaphor

Yumnuts

Courtyard by Marriott

And the many others who helped the event including:

Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce

Boys and Girls Club of Shelton

Indian Well State Park

The police in the 5 towns along the course

Pictures will be posted soon.

Indian Well State Park, Shelton, CT

USA Triathlon Sanctioned Olympic Distance Event

Saturday June 12, 2010 Starts 7.00 a.m.

Distances: Swim 1.5K Bike 37K Run 10K

$1500 Biggest Cash Prize Offered for Any Olympic Distance Triathlon in Connecticut!

Beautiful State Park location, with a fresh water swim and a scenic bike ride along the banks of the Housatonic River

Wonderful volunteers, generous sponsor(s) and great food with a post race picnic

$1500 cash prize money for individuals and teams:

First Male and Female $300 each

Second Male and Female $150 each

Third Male and Female $75 each

First Relay $150

Fastest swim, bike and run splits male and female $50 each

Valley Chamber Challenge

Aquabike division

HEED from Hammer will be offered on the run course as well as Hammer gels

After race massages provided by Tony Trujillo www.tonyskneadedtouch.com

Dr Mike from Active Health and Pain Relief Center in Milford will provide A.R.T. on interested athletes

Part of the proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.

The Boys & Girls Club provides, in a safe environment, programs that inspire, educate, guide and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

The Club is a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. It is truly The Positive Place For Kids.

By racing with us you will be helping this great wonderful Club based in Shelton.

Race Week Schedule:

Wednesday and Thursday June 10, 11th,

5pm-7pm Packet Pick Up at Trek Bicycle Store, 1215 Post Road, Fairfield

Friday June 12th,

5pm-7-m Packet Pickup at Indian Wells State Park, race site

Saturday June 13th,

5:30am-6:30am Packet Pickup at race site

Please bring picture ID and if you are a USA Triathlon member please bring your USAT card. If you forget your USAT card you will need to pay $10 to USAT and sign a one day event waiver - no exceptions. All members of a relay must go to check in.

NOTE: All racers can get a pre-race tune-up for only $45 at the Trek Bicycle Store in Fairfield. Make sure to bring your bike before June11 to get it done on time!

Schedule for Saturday June 13

5.15am Transition area opens
5.30am-6.30am Packet Pickup and Check In
6.45am Pre-race briefing by Race Director and USA Triathlon referee
6.50am National Anthem
7am Race starts
9am Post race begins with a great picnic
10.30 am Awards ceremony

Parking - there is parking available inside the Park (free for registered racers only) if you are not on the list they will make you pay) but we strongly encourage you to car pool. It saves gas, helps the environment and makes it more fun to share the excitement of the day!

Anyone who parks inside the Park will not be able to leave until the last biker has finished the course (approx 10am) - so if you plan on leaving early please park in the first parking lot on Indian Well Road before the entrance of the Park. You will then need to walk to the race site. Directions to Indian Well State Park and Course Maps -

Cars with no racers will need to pay a park fee of $7 or $11 depending if the owner is in or out of state.

Dogs are not allowed in Indian Wells State Park