The challenge:
Participate in a mini triathlon as part of a team.This is a great event for first timers.Check out the event website: http://www.urban-epic.com/Boston.html. Put together a team of 2 or 3 people to compete in a Relay Triathlon against fellow Brown Alumni led teams. You only need to do one of the three legs of the race (1/2 mile swim, 10 mile bike or the 5 mile run).
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2009
Time: 8:00am - 11:00am
Street: William Day Blvd
Location: South Boston
The motivation:
Thought of doing a triathlon but never got enough courage to do one? This may be your chance to dive in by being part of a team relay. Maybe you are already a triathlete, runner, swimmer, biker, and would like to get some of your friends involved. Whatever the reason, this is a great event to connect with fellow alumni of Brown and start training together.
The Prize:
There will be a Brown Gear prize for the best overall Brown Alumni Team to finish the challenge. There will also be recognition of being the Best Brown Triathlon Relay Team in Boston in your DECADE on the Club website.
What's next:
MAKE SURE YOU READ IN FULL!
First, in order to be able to set up a team you need to be a Brown Alumni in the Greater Boston area and an ACTIVE member of the Brown Club of Boston.
Second, pick your team which can consist of 2 or 3 people (not necessarily to all be Brown Alumni) In the situation of a 2 person team, two of the race legs are completed by the same person. When you are ready register first come up with a team name in the following format: Brown_DecadeYR_TeamNAME (i.e. Brown 00 Grizzlies). Then Register at http://www.urban-epic.com/Boston/relay.shtml as part of The Mayor's Epic Relay Challenge in the GENERAL (Friends, Family) category. In order to enter the Best Brown Alumni Triathlon Relay contest you need to forward us (razvan@alumni.brown.edu) your registration confirmation email by August 16th (also the registration deadline for the Urban Epic Triathlon).
Third, spread the word, start recruiting your team and start training. Use this event & group to find team members & training buddies. This should be an awesome event. Again for more information check out the event website: http://www.urban-epic.com/Boston.html
Questions? Contact Razvan '04 at 6179593517 or razvan@alumni.brown.edu.
