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Attn Female Runners: “Tri” it! Be an Iron Girl this summer!

Posted May 28th, 2007 at 9:15 AM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Running & Training, Cross Training, Health & Fitness, Exercise

womens triathlon Are you tired of your current running training schedule or fitness routine? Are you bored? Can’t get motivated?

Maybe it’s time that you just “tri” it and become an “Iron Girl” this summer. Instead of following a monotnous fitness schedule that numbs your mind, ignores certain muscle groups, and leaves you hungering for more, try following a triathlon training program.

Need some convincing? Then consider these benefits: Athletes who train for triathlons are less likely to get injured than one-sport athletes …

… triathletes exercise several muscle groups - making them more taut and toned all over, they avoid boredom and fitness plateaus, they work on both their fitness strengths and weaknesses . . . and they get the satisfaction of announcing that they are triathletes and “Iron Girls.”

To help you get started, check out the following site and look for an Iron Girl event in your area: www.irongirl.com. If you need a training plan to get you on the road and in the pool, check out www.beginnertriathlete.com.

“The Iron Girl Mission:
Iron Girl’s mission is to empower women toward a health lifetyle! . . . Iron Girl is an Attitude, not a distance!

The focus of the events is to create top-notch quality women’s events. Iron Girl provides women with a competitive platform; one that showcases seasoned athletes and novices alike. We encourage performance by offering challenging race courses and event camaraderie. Iron Girl wants women to embrace a healthy lifestyle and aim to achieve their personal bests” (www.irongirl.com).