Boulder, Colorado. The inaugural Aflac Iron Girl Boulder Women's Triathlon takes place on August 28th. This sprint distance race takes place in the scenic Boulder Reservoir, a 700-acre multi-use recreation facility. The first 100 registrants for this event also receive a free Spinervals Iron Girl fitness DVD.
Seattle, Washington. The sixth annual Aflac Iron Girl Seattle 10K and 5K Run/Walk, one of the original Iron Girl events, has only improved over the years. Starting at Green Lake Park, the 10K features a new and improved course. Green Lake Park, which offers a sweet natural setting in the hustle and bustle of downtown Seattle, is a nature preserve for hundreds of species plants and birds, a favorite location to run and walk.
Lake Tahoe South Shore, California. Although water temps on the east coast may cool off in September, triathlon season is still hot on the west coast. The Aflac Iron Girl Lake Tahoe Women's Triathlon is scheduled for September 19th in South Lake Tahoe. This sprint distance tri is the ideal event to extend the multi-sport season. And you will swim in California and ride and run in Nevada. Race in South Lake Tahoe—where the sun shines over 300 days a year!
Bloomington, Minnesota. Pump up those tires and lace up those shoes. September 26th marks the sixth annual Aflac Iron Girl Bloomington Women's Duathlon. Participants in this largest duathlon in the country will run 2 miles, bike 22 miles, and then run 2 more miles through Bloomington's Normandale Lake Park. This expansive park is part of the Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Park Reserve, which encompasses more than 2,600-acres of recreation area.
Tempe, Arizona. The 2010 Iron Girl Event Series wraps up on November 14th with the Aflac Iron Girl Tempe Ten Mile Run and 5K Run/Walk. Both events are held at Tempe Beach Park in the Valley of the Sun. Register now at http://www.irongirl.com/Events/Tempe/Registration.htm.
Hard Work Deserves Some Pampering
All event participants receive notable royal treatment. In addition to being able to race against a competitive field, all participants are treated to a first-class post-race Breakfast Caf?, wicking shirts fitted especially for women, personalized race bibs that make everyone feel like an elite athlete, professional race timing, and custom finisher medals. Age group winners will receive specially designed TriClique jewelry. And you will be able to carry your entire loot home in an environmentally friendly, reusable Iron Girl canvas bag. Experience "grace"! Title sponsor Aflac has again redesigned a commemorative Aflac Iron Girl plush duck for all participants—needless to say a really big hit!
And if you're looking for a special Iron Girl gift, be sure to visit the Iron Girl Shop at www.IronGirlShop.com for yourself and others. Buy a "blinged-out" travel mug to show that you're an Iron Girl or get an Iron Girl logo transition bag so you're completely prepared at your next triathlon!
Motivation Beyond a Finisher's Medal
In addition to empowering women through its events, the Aflac Iron Girl Series also helps raise money for the Aflac Cancer Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is a not-for-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of children battling cancer through excellence in patient care, research and education.
Children's offers more than 30 pediatric specialties, and has made an impact in the lives of countless children throughout the world. Iron Girl participants who raise $500 or more for the Aflac Cancer Center will receive various Iron Girl accessories, Aflac accessories and goodies and a special race bib. They will also receive team recognition at events. But all the accessories and recognition are nothing compared to the knowledge that, through your dedication to a healthy lifestyle, you have taken steps to make a difference in a child's life.
Iron Girls Unite!
Although the series is called Iron "Girl," it encompasses women of all ages. An Iron Girl is a woman who balances fun and femininity with strength and determination to achieve something incredible. Since the races began in 2004, participants ranging in age from 5 to 89 have crossed the finish line of Iron Girl events. But reaching that finish line is just the beginning. On the contrary, that's where the journey for many actually begins.