As the Lava Flows....
Race Director Gerry Rott
Greetings!
As we count down to the 2013 Lavaman Keauhou just two weeks away, excitement mounts and training tapers and there is a lot of last minute announcements and exciting information to impart to the athletes, volunteers, sponsors & spectators.
I would like to highlight some of the exciting new things happening for Lavaman and LavaKids.
1. RUN COURSE
- We have a new run course!!! Thanks to the generosity and flexibility of the Kona Country Club in working with us through their busy construction schedule, we will once again have a beautiful run course incorporating the perimeters and a few holes of the golf course. Please no training on the Golf Course. We very much appreciate Kona Country Club in working with us and we, along with much of Kona, look forward to their reopening in 2014. Please check out the map of the new run course on our website.
2. LAVAKIDS
- Big Island Honda has stepped up to the plate as our Presenting Sponsor for the 2013 & 2014 LavaKids programs along with additional funding through Kamehameha Schools and the Lavaman Waikoloa Charity Slots. This finally allows us to be able to expand LavaKids to a year-round program that promotes, health, nutrition & fitness for our youth. We will be hiring a part time program director with these funds to develop and fulfill the goals of LavaKids. Look for exciting things to come!!!
3. LAVAKIDS - AQUATHLON AND KEIKI DASH - Saturday, November 23 at Keauhou Bay. Details, map & applications available on-line on the Lavaman website.
4.PACKET PICK-UP & THE LAVAMAN FAMILY HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO - Friday, November 22 & Saturday, November 23 at the Kalei'opapa Convention Center at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay. Don't miss this free expo with many products, demonstrations & give-aways geared toward Active families as well as those looking to become more active and healthy. There will be over 25 Exhibitors this year and don't forget to visit the Lavaman Retail Store as well. Please check out our website for a list of vendors and presentations.
5. LAVAMAN 5K SUNSET FUN RUN - This year, the non profit, More Than Sport is producing the Lavaman 5K Sunset Fun Run on Friday, November 22 - beginning and ending at the Kalei'opapa Convention Center at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at 5:00PM. Registration available on-line at Lavamantraithlon.com or visit racefortheone.org.
6. BIKE COURSE - Don't forget to keep training for the Bike Course that will challenge your hill climbing skills both up and down and will leave you feeling very proud as you cross the Lavaman Finish Line. You may want to reread some of Pro Triathlete Bree Wee's tips on the new Lavaman bike course. Check the archived September Newsletter on our Lavaman website.
7. PRE-RACE MEETING - With the changes in the Run Course & Bike Course, it is more important than ever to make sure you come to the Pre-Race Meetings. We have scheduled 4 of them so you can find one that is convenient for you.
8. LAVAMAN WAIKOLOA LOTTERY FOR KEAUHOU PARTICIPANTS - If you wish to enter the Lavaman Waikoloa Lottery, don't forget to sign up when you pick up your Keauhou Race Packet. We will draw 50 names for the 2014 Lavaman Waikoloa. This may be your last chance to get in if you are not already registered or have not purchased one of the Charity Slots.
9. SHERATON KONA RESORT & SPA AT KEAUHOU BAY - Don't forget to book your room at the Sheraton and enjoy Lavaman Keauhou to the fullest. There may still be some of the Lavaman Special Rates available...go to the link on the Lavaman website.
10. VOLUNTEERS, VOLUNTEERS & MORE VOLUNTEERS - WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT THEM? There will be over 500 Volunteers out there on Race Day to support you and make your Lavaman experience as safe and as enjoyable as possible. Please don't forget to thank them as without them there would not be a Lavaman. Their efforts should be applauded over and over.
11. PARTY, PARTY, PARTY!!! - Be prepared to enjoy the Best Party in Triathlon at the finish of the Lavaman Triathlon. Barbecue by the Sheraton, Music by LT Smooth & Beer by Kona Brewing Company on the beautiful grounds of the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay.
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