Event name: RYKA Iron Girl Atlanta Triathalon
Distances:  1/3 Mile Swim – 18 Mile Bike – 3 Mile Run

Date: Sunday, June 17, 2007

Start time: 7:00 a.m.

Location: Lake Lanier Islands Resort

Contact- Blair@IronGirl.com and Jessica@IronGirl.com

Expected Participants: More than 800 females, ranging in age and fitness level, from the state of Georgia and across the country.

Race description:

This event features a beautiful lake swim, a bike course covering the scenic rolling hills of Georgia and a picturesque run through the Lake Lanier Islands Resort.

Participants will receive:

• A USAT-certified course that is perfect for seasoned athletes and novices alike
• Custom awards for the top three finishers in each division
• Personalized race bibs featuring each participant’s first name
• A RYKA performance technical shirt
• ChampionChip timing
• A chance to win exciting post-race giveaways
• Plenty of delicious food at the post-race catered Breakfast Cafй
• A one-of-a-kind Iron Girl finisher medal

There will be several inspirational athletes who will stand out of the crowd at the RYKA Iron Girl Atlanta Triathlon.  Their stories are included below:

• Sue Hackett, 39, from Decatur, GA, who is a 2006 Ford Ironman Lake Placid finisher.
• Lauren Kester, 14, from Duluth, GA, and Katie June, 14, from Roswell, GA, who are 14 years old.
• Danielle Tardif, 42, from Lawrenceville, GA who overcame ovarian cancer after undergoing surgery and chemotherapy.

In addition, several top Georgia athletes will participate to include:

·      Lisa Marshall, 41, from Alpharetta, GA, who was named "Top ten amateur" by atlanta sports and fitness magazine in 2005.

·     Kris Kester, 42, from Duluth, GA, a Ford Ironman World Championship finisher with several top finishes on her resume to include a third place age group finish at the 2005 Ford Ironman 70.3 Florida. 

The mission of Iron Girl is to empower women toward a healthy lifestyle.