I have some exciting news.
I will be participating in Athleta’s Iron Girl Women’s Duathlon on September 22nd! It is a 2-mile run, 22-mile bike ride, and finishes with a 2-mile run. Ladies, I want you to join me in the fun!
About Iron Girl:
Iron Girl’s mission is to empower women toward a healthy lifestyle and you all know I’m all about that! The Iron Girl event experience provides women with a competitive platform and amenities such as: a post-race catered Breakfast Café, performance shirts sized just for women, professional timing, personalized race bibs, custom finisher medals, post-race giveaways and more.
For inspiration, check out their YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sumgD1j0Uyg
I want YOU to Duathlon with ME
The Event Details:
2 mile run/22 mile bike/2 mile run
Location: Normandale Lake Park
Entry fees:
(you must be 15 years old to participate in the sprint distance event) Note there is an additional $12.00 fee for non-USAT members to cover your one-day permit through USAT.
Athleta is offering a DISCOUNT off registration for all of my wonderful readers!
Use the link below to register and you will get $10 off registration by using the Coupon Code: BEAUTIFULLYNUTTY or by typing BEAUTIFULLYNUTTY into the referral area.
What are you waiting for?!
REGISTER! Registration Site: http://beta.active.com/minneapolis-mn/duathlon/races/athleta-iron-girl-bloomington-duathlon-2013
For more event information: http://www.irongirl.com/Events/Bloomington/Event_Info.htm#axzz2XoGvimgw
Follow Iron Girl on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/IronGirlEventSeries
I’m so excited about this event because it is a less intense way for me to challenge myself physically. I’m still needing to relax with the workouts so this will be the perfect event for me! I feel comfortable with the running portion but I will need to work on increasing my bike mileage. I don’t feel any pressure to finish quickly and feel comfortable knowing there is a 2 1/2 hour time limit allotted for the bike portion. I KNOW I can finish the bike portion in that time.
I will be keeping you posted on my training along the way. Break out those bikes and tennis shoes and let’s get moving! Even if you can’t make it to the event, you can still train and carry out the challenge in your own neighborhood!
I would LOVE if you could join me! If you have any questions email me at: BeautifullyNutty@gmail.com and I would love to help you!
Disclaimer: Athleta and Iron Girl are sponsoring me in this event and have paid for my registration fee, however the opinions expressed regarding the event are all my own.
Wow, this is seriously impressive. Good for you!! 🙂
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Ahhhh that looks like so much fun. I am totally bummed that I will be out of town! Looking forward to hearing about your training and the event. 🙂
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I can’t wait to see how you train/perform at the duathalon! I am so bummed that this is the weekend I have my 20-miler scheduled or I’d totally be running/biking this with you 🙂
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That sounds awesome Melanie! I would love to do a race like this, I’ll have to check IronGirl’s schedule for one close to San Fran. Can’t wait to read how it went!
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I hope they have something near you!
Okay. I’ve been thinking about this race for a while, and now am extra tempted by the discount. My question is…. if I only have a mountain bike can I do this? Will I look like a fool without a road bike?
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You should definitely do it! I actually had a friend ask me the exact same question and I asked the Iron Girl rep I am working with and she said people use both road and mountain bikes! You wouldn’t look like a fool at all! Let me know if you decide to sign up!
And….I just signed up!! I did some training plan searching and will have a post go up soon!
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Yay!!!
Melanie – hope to meet up with you. My younger sister and I are doing this! It’s our first duathalon. We both normally run. Should be interesting.
Yay! Were you able to get the discount?!
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