DC Triathlon TEAM

The Watchung Trail Marathon confirmed my notion that low key races are the best kind of races for me.  I like races that don’t require a ton of effort just getting to get to the start line.  The best races offer quick registrations with no lines, no chips, no bibs, no t-shirts and a guy at the start line who yells, “Set, Go!” 

Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Fund at Dogfish Head Alehouse in Falls Church, VA.
We brought friends, we ate, we drank, we had a silent auction and raised well over $2300 for Breast Cancer Fund!

IronGirl is always an inspirational race for me. For many women, this is the first race they’ve ever done. Others haven’t attempted something athletic for years. Women of all shapes and sizes come out for this event. Some are fast and others a little slower. But no matter fast – everyone eventually does 21.4 miles! Below are my observations from this years race:

The team’s successes at Iron Girl were tremendous whether they were at the rainy expo, handing out LUNA bars, raising money for Breast Cancer Fund, racing and placing in age groups, flying by in the elite category, finishing the race to ride the course a second time, supporting the team all day in the hot sun, and for some just finishing in a personal best time or just finishing.

Iron Girl is the main event for Team LUNA Chix DC each season.  KC, did another tremendous job in organizing the event.  We set up a table at the Expo on Friday and Saturday.  She had us each down for 3-4 hour slots throughout the Expo.  Sarah and I went together on Saturday from 12-3ish.  I drove to her house to find a less than stellar feeling Sarah.  I drove while she laid in the passenger seat moaning.  HEHE By the time we got there we had already raised about $600!  Earlier in the week we had all got together to stuff water bottles, make packages of LUNA snacks, and thought up an idea for an auction (LUNA Timbuk2 bag stuffed with LUNA goodies).  During our shift Sarah and I kept up the good work and maybe got another $250.  At this time we were also able to do packet pick-up, and browse the Expo.  The Iron Girl Expo has to be the best Expo I have ever been to in my triathlon career.  It seemed extremely packed with people.  I later found out there were 2,500 entered (last year was about 1,500).  YIKES!  Elbow room was minimal.