Girlfriends & Dudes Triathlon, Duathlon and Kids Tri

Short Distance Triathlon:
This Triathlon is a perfect distance for the novice or veteran triathlete. It's short enough that anyone can finish it. And for those who are more experienced, you can push the pace and work on your speed.

9:00 AM: Charity Wave Start
9:10 AM: Women 39 and younger begin
9:15 AM: Women 40 and above begin
9:20 AM: Men 39 and younger begin
9:25 AM: Men 40 and older begin and all Relay Teams

1/2 Mile Swim:
A fast, down current swim in the Columbia River! Novice swimmers can feel comfortable knowing the edge is just a few feet away in the event they get tired. The only rule is you can't advance forward if you're touching the sand. So if you must take a break, you must stay where you are until you are ready to resume swimming. Any swim stroke is acceptable including front crawl, back crawl, side-stroke, back float and doggie paddle. :) Athletes will walk from the swim exit to the swim start 1/2 mile upstream. Consider it a great warm-up! Wetsuits are allowed but not required.

Sorry, arm floaties or inner tubes are not acceptable for the adults. :)

Bike:
The cycle is a 12.5 mile flat ride along country roads. Road or mountain bikes are allowed. Helmets are required.

Run/Walk:
The run is a 3-mile flat, out and back run or walk on paved trails.



Duathlon:

1st Run/Walk:
You will start with a 2-mile flat, out and back run or walk.

Bike:
The cycle is a 12.5 mile flat ride along country roads. Road or mountain bikes are allowed. Helmets are required.

Run/Walk:
You will finish with a 3 mile flat, out and back run or walk on paved trails.

9:00 AM Charity Start.

Arrive at the start/finish area by 7:30am at the latest
to get a good transition spot.

Frenchmans Bar, Vancouver WA - a great little beach spot on the Columbia River.

Take I-5 to Exit# 1C (Mill Plain Blvd) and go West on Mill Plain. Mill Plain Blvd turns into Lower River Road. Follow Lower River Road for about 5 miles (Note-at the fork in the road at Vancouver Lake-stay to the left towards Frenchmans' Bar) Follow signs to Frenchman's Bar park. 9612 NW Lower River Road Vancouver, WA 98660 It's about a 10 minute drive from I5 Bridge.

. Technical Runner's Shirt or large Triathlon Towel for Adults & Kids
. Accurate Chip Timing for Adults
. Finisher's Gift for Adults & Kids
. Bag of stuff
. Post-Race Festivities - ongoing as triathletes finish
. Music / Live Band
. Massage
. Stretching
. Food
. Vendors/Health Fair
. Volleyball games
. Awards Ceremony - 11:30am

The Children's Center
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, the Children's Center can commit to serving the mental health needs of the children and families of Clark County, Washington. It takes all of our available resources to enable our professional staff to work with youth and provide issue-specific treatment intervention. These staff members offer children and their families hope for the future.

Our clients walk into our clinic with any number of issues related to the following:

* Domestic violence
* Physical or sexual abuse
* Parenting
* School-related behavioral problems
* Adoption
* Chronic mental disorders (i.e. bipolar disorder, schizophrenia)

We offer an extensive outreach program through the Evergreen and Vancouver School Districts by providing on-site services to students and their parents.

It is often difficult to comprehend the scope of mental health issues within the community. However, the following illustrates the tremendous need for our services:

* The Children's Center served close to 1500 children and families between July 2005 and June 2006.
* 93% of families served live in poverty.
* 8% of the children served were treated for issues related to sexual abuse.
* 22% of the children served were victims of crime, including physical abuse and/or domestic violence.
Visit their website here.

1/2 Mile Swim Route:
Click here to view the swim route.

12.5 Mile Bike Route:
Click here to view the bike route.

3 Mile Run Route:
Click here to view the running route.

Note:
The Duathlon Course will be on the same route as the Tri Bike and Run.

Pick up your Goody bags, Bib Numbers & CHIP Timing pieces at:

Northwest Personal Training
1011 Broadway
Vancouver WA 98660
ph: 360.574.7292

*Friday July 19th between 5:30 AM and 7:00 PM
*Saturday July 20th from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
*Race day at the race start/finish between 7:00 - 8:30 AM

Shantina Fox
email: shantina@nwpersonaltraining.com