With a sprint triathlon under your belt, why not take the next step? TriColumbia has opportunities to take you to the next level.  

The off season gives athletes the opportunity to build their skills and to plan for the 2012 season. TriColumbia offers engaging and informative opportunities to improve performance through training programs. Check out all our classes on our website.  

If you want to reach peak performance or make an improvement next year, you should start now. Did you know...you can get the same intensity from a 90 minute bike trainer workout as four hours on the road?  TriColumbia's indoor cycle training series will improve your cadence, rpm, and speed along with overall bike performance and technique while riding on your bike. The eight week series begins the week of October 31st. Sign up today - Space is limited!  

Our race calendar for 2012 is chock full of opportunities for athletes to challenge themselves with a wide variety of race options.  

Utilizing an expanded course of the Celebration and Iron Girl Columbia triathlons, the 2012 Columbia Triathlon, now in its 29th year, provides the next racing level to tackle.  This Olympic distance event is one of the most challenging and longest running triathlons in the USA, and is widely acclaimed as a favorite and staple race among both amateur and pro triathletes. Register today - This race sells out each year, but there are still some slots left. 

The Inaugural Iron Girl Columbia 1/2 Marathon & Coed 5K is also now open for registration. The first of its kind in the Mid Atlantic, this inspirational all women's event is about empowering women toward a healthy lifestyle, and celebrating your unique grace as you journey toward the finish line. Join other women on the quest to live better and challenge yourself to be the best that you can be!  

The Inaugural Blackwater Duathlon, chosen as the USAT National Long Distance Duathlon Championship event, will open for registration on Monday, October 17th at 9 am. 

And to make it even easier for you to register, use the special offer coupon code "challengeme2012" to receive 10% discount for regular entry to the 2012 Iron Girl Columbia 1/2 Marathon, the 2012 Columbia Triathlon or the 2012 Blackwater Duathlon.  Hurry - this discount will expire on November 15, 2012 and is only applicable to a regular entry to any of these 3 events. 

So don't delay - visit our website to sign up today!   Check out our entire race calendar, and begin planning your 2012 season!   

Celebrate Life,

Robert Vigorito, Level 2 Race Director, and The TriColumbia Team