The recently announced Mind Body Tri, a first-of-its-kind virtual event designed for body and mind, has confirmed that Mike Reilly, the ‘Voice of IRONMAN’, will be the announcer for the event on Saturday, October 24th.
Unlike a traditional swim-bike-run triathlon, the three legs of the Mind Body Tri include:
- 45 minutes of live yoga, followed by;
- 5K run (or walk), ending with;
- 15 minutes of guided meditation.
The Mind Body Tri will be the first live event Mike has announced since the pandemic forced the cancellation of thousands of endurance races around the world. Participants will have the unique opportunity to hear him give words of encouragement, and possibly even hear their name called out.
Mike has delivered on-site announcing and television coverage for over a thousand triathlon and running events in over 10 countries. Additionally, he has called over 190 IRONMAN races around the world, including the past 30 IRONMAN World Championships. His iconic call of ‘You are an IRONMAN!’ has been heard by over 350,000 finishers.
As an added special bonus, participants can receive a personalized message written by Mike when they purchase the book ‘MIKE REILLY: Finding My Voice’ during registration for the Mind Body Tri. As the Mind Body Tri team notes, ‘Mike’s riveting stories will have readers re-thinking their notions of what people are capable of when pushed to their limits.’
The Mind Body Tri was inspired by a group of race directors and colleagues looking for a way to come together to support one another and others by launching a unique, non-competitive fitness event designed to increase well-being and happiness. Organizers include:
Bruce Dunn, All Sports Productions
Joe Fleenor, Above The Fold Events & Sport Promotions
Rachel Martin, Forward Motion Events
Eva Solomon, Epic Races
Mark Walter, Sun Multisport Events
Tina Wilmott, Endurance Sportswire
