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Greetings!
Welcome from all of the camp staff of the Getting2Tri Foundation 2011 National Paratriathlon Training Camp. We can't wait to meet you this Thursday evening at our Kickoff mixer for this year's event. The weather gods have smiled on Atlanta this week and we are expecting truly fantastic weather that will bring clear skies and 80 degree temps in the afternoons.
Please take the time to go through this athletes' guide. It will cover many of your questions but not all of them! The purpose of this guide is to get you sufficiently packed for Atlanta, give you some basics on what to expect, and give you some tips to make your camp experience the best it can be.
We have just under 20 athletes for this year's camp in Atlanta. And that's a great number for our staff as it allows for the best personal attention to you as possible! We have some outstanding coaches, technical advisers, and volunteers all ready to put you FIRST this week! They will give 100% effort and we only ask that you do the same in return.
IMPORTANT: When you arrive to the hotel, look for our G2T CAMP COURTESY TABLE in the main lobby of the South Tower. Please check into that table when you arrive. COURTESY TABLE will be set up by 3 pm on Thursday.
Safe travels to Atlanta!
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What Should I Pack for Camp?
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The Getting2Tri National Paratriathlon Training Camp is an intensive 3-day event for all International Triathlon Union (ITU) classes of physically challenged athletes, called "paratriathletes", ages 18 and older.
As far as the packing list, we recommend the following items:
Athletes should consider packing the following:
- Bike helmet, cycling shoes (if you have them), comfortable cycling attire
- Sunscreen
- Running hat or visor, running shoes, if appropriate, comfortable running attire.
- Water Bottle (optional). You will get a G2T water bottle in your welcome packet.
- Cooler Weather Clothing. Temps are supposed to be in the 80's this weekend in Atlanta but can be cooler in the mornings. Light jacket, wind-breaker, or sweatshirt recommended.
- Bathing Suit (towels provided by aquatics center)
- Wetsuit (not required; however, indoor pool water temperature kept at competition level of low 70's)
- Goggles
- Swim Cap (Optional. You will receive a G2T cap in your welcome packet.)
- Toiletries
Attire for camp social events:
- Meet and Greet (Casual - shorts, jeans, etc.): Thursday evening
- Dutch Dinner (Casual - shorts, jeans, etc.): Friday evening
- Banquet ("Dressy casual". Please no jeans): Saturday evening
- Luncheon (Casual - shorts, jeans, etc.): Sunday afternoon
Should you bring your own equipment? YES! If you cannot bring or do not have items such as racing wheelchair, handcycle, bicycle, send us an email ahead of time so we can try to arrange to have loaner equipment available.
Lastly, when you arrive to The Omni Hotel, enter through the parking for the South Tower. Drop off your equipment with the Bell Stand attendant. He/She will store the equipment in the Magnolia Room. All equipment will be secured in that room until its needed for training.
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Athlete - Handler Pairings
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Daniel Jones (Fri, Sat)
Emma Johnston (Sat)
Janelle Hansberger:
Melissa Murphy (Fri, Sat)
Lauri Buell (Fri, Sat)
Michael Kuhn:
Deb Kuhn (Fri, Sat)
Jen Cline (Fri)
Kim Locher (Fri)
Kim Van Winkle (Sat)
Kelly Casebere:
Jen Bowman (Fri, Sat)
Team Awesome (Fri, Sat)
Arlene Cohen:
Debbie Powell (Fri, Sat)
Kathy Cameron:
Mari Fridenmaker (Fri, Sat)
Carolyn Woodward:
Robin Hiers (Fri, Sat)
Sid Johnston (Sat)
Marshall Hamilton:
Michael Coburn (Fri, Sat)
Scott Gellerstein:
Lawrence Gellerstein (Fri, Sat)
Jen Blalock (Fri, Sat)
Jamie McDaniel:
Jamie Cunningham (Fri, Sat)
Kate Johnston (Sat)
Eileen Tamblyn:
Richard Blalock (Fri, Sat)
John Greenbaum:
Connie Sol (Fri)
Larissa Carpenter (Sat)
Brad Smith:
Adam Smith (Fri, Sat)
Sara Phillips:
Adam Sklar (Fri, Sat)
Shilo Anders (Sat)
Melanie Johnson:
Margaret Mills (Fri, Sat)
Steve Taylor:
Max Norman (Fri, Sat)
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2009 Camp Alumnus Named Banquet Keynote Speaker
|  We are extremely pleased to announce Major Daniel Gade (US Army) as our keynote speaker for the G2T National Paratriathlon Awards Banquet in Atlanta on May 21st. Dan is a 2009 alumnus of the G2T National Paratriathlon Training Camp and is currently completing his PhD school work at the University of Georgia. Dan will be assigned to the United States Military Academy (West Point, NY), his alma matter, upon completion of his PhD where he'll serve on the faculty as a professor. He has served as a platoon leader and a company commander, leading over 200 men in battle in Iraq in 2004 and 2005, where he was wounded in action twice and decorated for valor. The second time he was wounded cost him his entire right leg. Despite his disability, he remains on active duty in the US Army. Dan has not let his injuries slow him down: since 2007, he has competed in triathlons and cycling events, and was the second-place finisher in his category at the 2009 ParaTriathlon National Championships in New York City. In 2010, he won his category at Ironman Arizona, completing the 2.4-mile swim, the 112-mile bike, and the 26.2 mile run with just one leg. Parts of his inspirational story appear in three different books, and he has been interviewed on national television several times. He is currently training for the 2011 "Ride Across America" as a member of a four-man cycling team. In the winter, he is an avid snow skier. Dan loves using his personal tragedies and triumphs to motivate, inspire, and challenge young men and women, business leaders, and audiences of all types to a life of living for others, doing the harder right over the easier wrong, and developing character now so that triumph in life's inevitable hardships is possible. Dan is the proud husband of an incredible wife and the dad of three amazing kids. The G2T National Paratriathlon Awards Banquet recognizes annual awards in the following categories: Male Athlete of the Year (2010) Female Athlete of the Year (2010) Getting2Tri Volunteer of the Year (2010) Online voting for these individuals will be available on May 1, 2011. Anyone in the general public may vote (once). Consider attending the annual awards banquet at the Omni Hotel in downtown Atlanta, GA. Attendance is also open to the public. Tickets for the annual banquet will also go on-sale on May 1st. |
G2T Announces 2010 Award Nominees
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Male athlete of the year nominee, Richard Blalock
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Getting2Tri is pleased to announce the nominees for this year's annual awards that will be presented on May 21st in Atlanta at the National Paratriathlon Awards Banquet.
Final awards will be 50% based on voting by the awards' selection committee and 50% from the results of online voting by the general public. Online voting will commence on May 1st.
The awards recognize excellent for the calendar year 2010.
This year's nominees are:
Female Athlete of the Year:
LTC Patty Collins
Cadie Jessup
Kelly Luckett
Sara Phillips
Male Athlete of the Year:
Richard Blalock
Rajesh Durbal
Jason Gunter
Rajesh Durbal
G2T Volunteer of the Year:
Coach Pete Farren
Marshall Hamilton
Dr. David and Heidi Phillips
Team Vogel (Lane and Jennifer Vogel)
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On behalf of all of us at The Getting2Tri Foundation, good luck with all your efforts to "keep moving" in 2011!
And always, my sincere thanks for all the support.
Yours in Sport,
 Mike Lenhart
Founder and President
The Getting2Tri Foundation
mlenhart@getting2tri.org
@G2Tprez
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Camp Kickoff Mixer!!
|  | Join G2T camp staff, volunteers, and fellow campers at our 2011 G2T National Paratriathlon Training Camp kick-off mixer from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm on Thursday night.
Location: The Omni Hotel, Atrium Terrace, South Tower
Dress is Casual
Cash Bar
Hot and Cold Appetizers
IMPORTANT details on the next day's training covered during the mixer!
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For locals coming to the camp from Atlanta and surrounding areas, we encourage taking MARTA to the CNN Center Station.
Drop off your equipment (first) then park at MARTA ARTS CENTER station and take train back to PHILLIPS ARENA/CNN CENTER.
PHILLIPS ARENA/CNN CENTER is on the East-West line, just one exit WEST from FIVE POINTS STATION.
For out of town camp attendees, the Omni Hotel overnight parking rates are $30 per night. Consider several adjacent lots, such as the CNN DECK lot for $8.00 a day parking.
Enter the CENTENNIAL / CNN DECKS
30 Spring Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
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Coming from Airport?
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Send us your itinerary and we will coordinate to either pick you up OR help you make arrangements for pick up. The Omni Hotel is a short 20-30 minute ride from Hartsfield-Jackson International airport. Send itinerary to: info@getting2tri.org
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