The 2011 SheROX Philadelphia Triathlon and the Philadelphia Women’s Triathlon will combine this year, creating the largest all women’s triathlon in the Philadelphia region.
The combined event will take place on 7 August 2011 as the ‘SheROX Philadelphia Triathlon’ and will feature a 0.6K (.37 mile) swim, 25K (15.5 mile) bike and 5K (3.1 mile) run through Fairmount Park.
All athletes registered for the 2011 Philadelphia Women’s Triathlon, originally scheduled for 10 July, will be transitioned into 2011 SheROX Philadelphia Triathlon at no charge.
The joint event will feature a duathlon to accommodate every athlete transitioning from the Philadelphia Women’s Triathlon, a multisport expo and various community activities.
The SheROX Triathlon Series is billed as the fastest growing women’s triathlon series in the USA. Founded in 2007, the SheROX Triathlon Series has expanded to a nine event series through an exciting new partnership with Life Time Fitness Inc.
The SheROX Triathlon Series includes stops in
• Asbury Park, New Jersey;
• Aurora, Colorado;
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
• Webster, Massachusetts;
• Naperville, Illinois;
• Federal Way, Washington;
• San Diego, California;
• Detroit, Michigan; and
• Bermuda
"We extend a warm welcome to all of the athletes and supporters of the Philadelphia Women’s Triathlon as we gear up for the 5th Anniversary SheROX Philadelphia Triathlon, now the largest all-women’s triathlon in the region," said Barb McKeever, SheROX Series Director.
"The SheROX Experience has always been centred on our athletes. Our new participants and returning athletes can expect a fun and challenging course along with the support and encouragement only found in the SheROX Mentor Program!"
The complimentary SheROX Mentor Program, exclusive to the SheROX Triathlon Series, pairs participants with an experienced and enthusiastic female triathlete who is passionate about the sport.
Mentors provide information and motivation helping women with their expectations during training and on race day. Mentors are available via e-mail and proactively send regular tips and suggestions to address individual needs and concerns.
The program also includes regular e-newsletters, group workouts, informational meetings, clinics and social get-togethers helping women prepare for and truly enjoy their SheROX experience. Since its inception, over 7,000 women have participated in the SheROX Mentor Program, led by over 200 mentors across the USA.
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) serves as the Official Charitable Partner of the 2011 SheROX Triathlon Series. OCRF is dedicated to the formulation of early diagnostic treatment programs and research toward the ultimate conquest of ovarian cancer. SheROX athletes will have the opportunity to join ‘Team Hope’ – pledging to raise funds for OCRF as they race.
Online registration is currently open for SheROX Philadelphia.
