Regions
MIDEAST
The Mideast Regional Championship was hosted by Eva and Ed Solomon of Epic Races on June 30. Although rain had been dumping on the Midwest leading up to race day, we lucked out with a lovely day for racing with temperatures in the 60s rising into the 80s.
As a first-time standalone Mideast Regional Championship and Aquabike Regional Championship, we were thrilled with the participation numbers. Athletes experienced a gorgeous, challenging and competitive course. A grassy knoll transition area surrounded by woods and hilly countryside for the bike and run were just some of the notable features. The athletes received a goody bag that included a “sweet” art inspired T-shirt designed by nationally syndicated cartoonist and veteran triathlete, Jef Mallett. They were also greeted post-race with pizza and hydration, swag prizes, Regional awards for top finishers, and USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships qualifier T-shirts.
2013 Mideast Regional Champions
Overall regional champions: Nicholas Stanko and Samantha Kennedy; Master’s regional champions: Brian Francis and Jeanne Debonis; Grand Master’s Regional Champions: Dave Furey and Kathleen Spillane; Aquabike Regional Champions: Rodolfo Palma and Jenna Rutkowski.
We received many favorable comments from athletes and clubs. It was truly a team effort among the race directors, the Mideast Regional Council, the USA Triathlon officials and the timer. It was a very successful race for our athletes, and we look forward to Epic Races hosting the 2014 Regional Championship.
MID-ATLANTIC
As part of the new USA Paratriathlon Development Coordinator Program, Joan Murray, East Coast PDC, partnered with the Mid-Atlantic Region to host the first talent identification event on the East Coast.
Funded in part through an Olympic Opportunity Grant given to Billy Lister of Tri Every Day, this camp was by invitation only and had as a goal to find athletes for the USA Paratriathlon high performance pipeline.
Without the tireless support of Robert Vigorito, Dawn Rudolph and Kim Romanchuk, this event would not have been the huge success that it was. Under the direction of USA Paratriathlon high performance coach Connie Sol, the weekend included didactics, VO2 max testing, lactate threshold testing, heart rate monitoring, pulmonary function tests and swim stroke analysis using video. Dinner was provided for participants Saturday, and the incomparable Turf Valley Hotel provided box lunches throughout the event.
The energy and camaraderie was evident, and thanks to the added local sponsorships, the weekend was a marvelous success. All agreed that this style of camp is both needed and desirable to the future growth and development of USA Paratriathlon, especially as we head toward the Paralympic Games in Rio in 2016, where this discipline will be a featured competition.
NORTHEAST
A beautiful Maine morning at Southern Maine Community College was the perfect backdrop to kick off the Sixth Annual Tri for a CURE sprint triathlon on July 21. More than 1,200 women competed in women’s only race. The race is an introduction to the sport for many competitors, and this year more than 500 first-timers participated.
The race raises funds for the Maine Cancer Foundation and could possibly be one of the largest fundraising triathlons in the country. This year’s race will raise over $1.3 million for the Foundation. Over the years, these funds have been used for cancer research, education, and patient support in Maine.
Julie Marchese, the race director and a cancer survivor, is overwhelmed with the success of the race. “I believe we are changing the health and wellness for Maine women while raising money for such a great cause,” Marchese said.
If you are ever in Maine at the time of this race, please stop by to cheer on the athletes or participate. It is sure to be quite an emotional day with lots of personal bests, not to mention a terrific experience.
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