Mid-Michigan Multisport: News

BEER RUN 5k

Beer Run 5k set for March 24th at 3pm. Midland Brewing Company---info at new site www.midmichiganmultisport.com

NEW Website: www.midmichiganmultisport.com is the new website and address

PLease register for the Midmichigan multisport Racing club at the new site: www.midmichiganmultisport.com

This site will soon be offline.

Fund Raiser at BW3

Wednesday, February 8th. Mid-Michigan Multisport Racing Club Fund Raiser Event. Please print off flyer and bring for a 20% donation (of your bill) to the club. Membership applications will be available also so PLEASE pln to attend and sign up!

6th annual Sanford and Sun to benefit the Fallen and Wounded Soldier Fund once again

I am looking for folks interested in helping to raise money for the Fallen and Wounded Soldier Fund this year. Let me know if interested.

2012 Sanford and Sun set for Saturday August 11th.

I am happy to report that the 6th Annual Sanford and Sun Tri and Du will be held on Saturday, August 11th, 2012. Once again we have renewed our agreement with 3disciplines racing and plan to bring you once again a safe, affordable and great race--right in our own backyard. As in the past we will not be USAT sanctioned--this will save you the $10 one day fee. From my experience, the only benefit of sanctioning is to rate you versus others around the US. With 3-Disciplines, our event is officially GPS marked and professsionally timed anyway.

We will once again be benefitting the Fallen and Wounded Soldier Fund (www.fwsf.org). If anybody is interested in receiving Free entry to the event in return for FWSF fund raising efforts, please let me know as I am working on sponsorships for various athletes.

Check out a video from last years event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laYr9LVAQXI

Off Season Workouts: Register now

Spin and core at Smitty's set for Nov 12th through Dec 24th. Saturday from 7-9am or 8-10 am. Contact Smitty's Iron works in Midland to register.

Midland Community Center SWIM and Spin workouts avaible to register at MCC.org or contact them via phone. 12 weeks, saturday mornings from 7:50-10:00 am starting January 7th.

a MUST see. 2011 Sanford and Sun video slideshow

Check out this awesome slideshow of the 2011 event set to the theme of the original Sanford and Son TV show. Great job by Lisa Weldy and Triathletephotos.com who provided the pics. Http;//www.youtube.com/wathc?v=laYr9LVAQXI

2011 sanford and sun pictures online

you can check out pictutes at www.triathletephotos.smugmug.com

New at Sanford and Sun Triathlon this year: Triathletephotos.com!

Triathletephotos.com will plan to attend and take photos of all athletes at the 2011 Sanford and Sun Triathlon and Duathlon. They will provide information regarding how to purchase your picture after the race. Just another reason to work out hard and get your body into top shape---smile, they are watching!

Practice Triathlon Saturday June 25th scheduled at Sanford Lake Park

as in years past, we are having a practice Triathlon at Sanford Lake Park on June 25th (saturday) at 8:30 sharp. We will swim along the buoys for 20 minutes, bike the rail trail for one hour and run the actual course for 30 minutes. natures Gifts Organic Market will help provide some post workout refreshments. Feel free to bring friends and your favorite beverage/post workout food and plan to hang out and chat with other triathletes. It is a great way to "get ready" and see where you are with your preparation. remember this is NOT a closed course and we do not provide any extra safety for anyone participating. You must follow all park and rail trail rules and a helmet is mandatory on the bike. Hope to see you there

XTERRA Wetsuits Still the Official Wetsuit of the Mid-Michigan Multisport Club

AWESOME discounts available on great wetsuits from xterrawetsuits.com. 50% off for registered club members. You cannot find a better wetsuit or a better deal. Become a fan on Facebook. Sizing experts available at 858-565-9500. Contact Craige72@charter.net for membership information.

new logo for 2011 Sanford and Sun in honor of the SUPERmen and women serving in our military. Benefit this year is the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund. www.fwsf.org/

Swim and Spin saturday morning workouts to start Jan 8th, 2011.

Starting january 8th at 7:45-9:45 (for 16 weeks) we will be swimming then spinning at the community center. Class is nearly if not totally filled but contact community center for information and cost.

Spin and Core workouts going strong at Community Center

Saturday am from 7:45-10:00. Spin and core workouts at the Midland Community Center. Spin led by Jeff, the sweat machine, Wagner and Core work led by Craig Elford. Contact Craig for information.

3disciplines racing NOW taking registrations for 2011 race season

Register early for the 2011 Sanford and Sun Triathlon set for August 13th (saturday). Looking for an even more event filled and exciting day in 2011.

5th Annual sanford and Sun set for August 13rd, 2011. Mark your calandar

knucklebuster Off-Road Duathlon a success

Great time (wet fun) had by all at the first Knucklebuster Duathlon at Midland City Forest. Results and Photos of all athletes at www.fts4sports.com.

New Year, New Gear: what you need.

Every year around this time, somebody asks me exactly what they need to participate in triathlon? Here is my recommendation for the beginner/intermediate traithlete: THE BARE MINIMUM 1. Goggles--expect to pay between $12-30 for good ones. 2. A bike: there are tons of reasons for and against getting a road versus tri bike. If you are new to the sport, get a road bike. Even pro triathletes spend most of their time on road bikes during training--they are easier to ride, safer (cyclists DO NOT like riding with folks on Tri bikes!!!), and often more comfortable. To find your bike, head to Bicycle Headquaters in Midland and talk to John or Kevin. 3. Shoes: take the trip to Saginaw/Bay City/ or Mt. Pleasant and ask for Bill Thompson at Runners and have him evaluate your gait and get the shoes that work for you (not the best looking but best fitting). 4. Clothing needs include tri short which have a thinner chamois allowing a great deal of comfort during swimming, biking and especially running!

THE BEST, and least expensive add-ons include: A race belt (saves time in the transition), a tri top which you can swim/bike/run in (try puting on a dry shirt when soaking wet--fun to watch, not to do), pedal and cleat system--attaches the only two power generating parts of your body to the bike--eliminates wasted energy. sunglasses(protect your eyes from debris on the bike), transition bag(keeps you organized)

Support our sponsors and enjoy club member discounts at Bicycle HQ, Runners shoe store, www.sportsbasement( ask me for code).

Midland Resort and Convention Center is once again Guest Hotel for Sanford and Sun

If you or your family is coming into town for any of the multisport events this summer, please support the Midland Resort and Convention Center located at 1500 W Wackerly Rd
Midland, MI. http://book.michigan-hotels.org/hotel/?refid=1073&rs_hid=47081&view=o

Sportsbasement.com Renews relationship with M3--Offers 20% discount for members.

Now until the end of Feb, 2010--a 20% off already discounted items for M3 Club members. Contact Craig for member code.