Great website: Athlinks.com

I really like the athlinks.com website.  If you have not checked it out yet, you should.  I have found it to be one of the most comprehensive online race result databases out there.  It gathers results from triathlons, running races, cycling event, mountain biking, swimming and adventure racing.  Check it out.  Here’s my link:  http://athlinks.com/racer/32271657 Let’s be friends.

Splash ‘n Sprint Triathlon at the South Davis Recreation Center

Splash ‘n Sprint Triathlon at the South Davis Recreation Center

Saturday May 12, 2012

This is a great local race! If you have never done a triathlon and want to, then I would highly suggest this one. It’s a great race with a pool swim so you don’t have to worry about a wetsuit. The bicycle route is also fairly flat along with the run route. You can choose between novice (super sprint) or sprint distance. So, even kids can get involved. Click here to learn more about the Blonde Runner kids triathlon training program.

Race Options:

Sprint = 375 yard swim – 12 mile bike – 3.35 mile run

Super Sprint = 150 yard swim – 2.4 mile bike – 1.5 mile run

Relay = Split the sprint between 2 or 3 people

For a more seasoned athlete this is a great season opener. Custom finisher medals, short sleeve tech shirts, door prizes, division awards, and more! They really do a great job on the event and I will be offering a course preview a week before the event on Friday May 4^th at 6 p.m. If you are registered for the race and interested in attending please message me at lora@blonderunner.com.

For more race information visit http://www.southdavisrecreation.com/

Online registration is available on Active.com.  Get Registered!

Looking for an adult training program?  Join Team Blonde Runner (TBR).  Beginners welcome!  Learn more

Pony Express 5K, Eagle Mountain, Utah – June 2, 2012

Pony Express 5K, Eagle Mountain, Utah – June 2, 2012 Cash Prizes

This looks like a great inexpensive family event. They will be offering cash prizes for the 5K as well as kids fun run (10 and under).

Time: 7:00 a.m. for the 5K (buses provided to start line) 8:00 a.m. Kids’ Fun Run

The 5K race will be capped at 400 runners, so you better get registered soon! Registration will only be accepted online.

All proceeds of the race will go to The Cupcake Charity. To learn more about The Cupcake Charity click here.

To learn more about the event and get registered visit:

http://runnercard.com/e/runner.Main?meet=3779

Grand Teton Relay – 180 miles of fun!

Can you say “parr-tay”? Running + Friends. I can’t think of two better things to fit together in the ultimate road trip! The Grand Teton Relay™ is a 12 or 6 person running relay covering 180 miles of beautiful and challenging terrain beginning in Ashton, ID and traveling through Island Park, Grand Targhee, and finishing in Jackson Hole, WY. This relay race will take place on Aug. 17-18, 2012. Mark your calendars and start gathering your friends and run in the shadow of the Tetons!

Get $200 off your team registration by using the code 2FHZ8FHBUN (I believe it’s case sensitive). To register your team and learn more visit www.grandtetonrelay.com

Hey, enter to win a $50 Rei gift card on their Facebook page too! Check it out here. http://www.facebook.com/grandtetonrelay?sk=app_145556258883496 Cool!

Thank you for visiting BlondeRunner.com!

Utah Indoor Duathlon – March 24, 2012 – Utah Olympic Oval

Utah Indoor Duathlon

March 24, 2012

Location: Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns

This looks like a great training event. It’s a supported brick workout with your friends. How cool is that?! The Utah Indoor Duathlon will take place on Saturday March 24, 2012 at the Utah Olympic Oval.

It will start with a chip-timed 5k around the 442-meter running track at the Oval. After 11.3 laps, you’ll hop onto your bike (on a trainer) and do 15 miles, then you will hit the track again to finish up with a chip timed indoor 5K. This is a great way to see where you are at with your training and gear up for the 2012 triathlon season.

Better get registered. This event is limited to 200 people.

Blonde Runner fans can use the code “blonde5” and save $5 off registration. To learn more visit http://utahindoorduathlon.com/

Blonde Runner to go to USA Triathlon Nationals in 2012

Wow – I am super excited!  I have meet the qualifications standards for the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships to be held in Burlington Vermont on August 18, 2012.  I am registered for the olympic distance event and really excited to have the opportunity to go again and try to qualify to represent the USA at the World Championships in London, England in 2013.  woot!  woot!  This is the same venue as last years event that I was a part of.  I had a great experience last year and am looking forward to an even better experience in 2012.  Click here to read about my 2011 experience.  I hope to improve my performance and don’t plan to have any “broken arm” set backs  (grin).  I will be representing my team:  Team Blonde Runner (TBR).  Let the work begin.

~ Coach Lora Erickson aka Blonde Runner

Here’s a picture of the 2011 finish

(that is always my favorite part with all the cheering and music – I love it!)

Sponsors needed and contributions are appreciated.  Contact lora@blonderunner.com

Thank you for the support!

South Davis Sweethearts Run 2012

It’s time for the annual South Davis Sweethearts Run to be held on February 11th, 2012 at the South Davis Recreation Center, 550 North 200 West in Bountiful.  This is a great family friendly event with a 5k option as well as a kids K. They will be giving out prizes for costumes – how fun is that?!  They also offer a Cupid’s 1K for the kids.  Get registered today.

90 degrees south race

Need some winter motivation? Check out this new great event.

90 Degrees South has just announce they will be holding a snowshoe half-marathon on February 25th (March 3rd alternate). The start point is up Diamond Fork canyon and the end point is at the base of Maple Canyon. This is their pilot year so we are capping participation to only 50 racers. They plan to launch several additional events (with much higher participation caps) in 2013.

Blonde Runner fans use the code “blonde1″ and save 20% – it looks like fun!

Click here to learn more

First annual Race For Grief video clip

This is a video of pictures from the first annual Race For Grief (10k run & 2 mile walk) event that took place in West Bountiful in June 2011.  Join us for the next one on June 30, 2012.  Benefiting charities:  Caring Connections and Utah Share.  In loving memory of Samantha.  www.RaceForGrief10k.com

Rise when you fall.

I love this video clip. We must rise when we fall and let nothing deter us from reaching our goals.

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