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American Red Cross Southwestern NY Chapter Thanks Score This!!! -

Orchard Park, New York – December 19th, 2011:

On behalf of the volunteers and staff of the Southwestern NY Chapter, American Red Cross, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to work with you and Score This!!! on the Tri Dunkirk Event.  We have received a check of $1415.00 on 9/22/11 and $1000.00 on 11/23/11.

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    Score This!!! announces Five Year Deal -
Runner's Remedy Signs a Multi-Year Contract for the Keuka Lake Triathlon and A Tri in the Buff

A great relationship between Score This!!! & Runner's Remedy has been extended for five more years – as 'Compression + Icing...together at last!' - will be a title sponsor in conjunction with two of Score This!!! Multi Sport Series competitions – Keuka Lake Triathlon & A Tri In The Buff.

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Score This!!! announces Five Year Deal -
The Strassburg Sock Signs a Multi-Year Contract for the Keuka Lake Triathlon and A Tri in the Buff

A great relationship between Score This!!! & The Strassburg Sock has been extended for five more years - as the sock, which gives 'effective relief from plantar fasciitis – achilles tendonitis – tight calves' - will be a title sponsor in conjunction with two of Score This!!! Multi Sport Series competitions – Keuka Lake Triathlon & A Tri In The Buff.

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New event a big hit. Score This!!! holds first ever TriDunkirk

As Rich Clark was setting up for the first TriDunkirk on Friday night, he looked out onto Lake Erie and knew Saturday was going to be a perfect day for the Triathlon.

"We have been tracking the weather all week," the Score This!!! representative said. "We were setting up (Friday) night and when the sun was going down, there was an unbelievable orange glow. You can't ask for better days."

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    Volunteers are the lifeblood of successful races

Karen Michaels clearly remembers when she began her healthy lifestyle.  It was 1998 and through her own will power, she gave up her two-packs-a-day smoking habit.  Three months later she ran her first 5K.

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Young athletes sizzled in triathlon

GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) - Some young athletes sizzled the competition on Grand Island.

The Eighth Annual Summer Sizzler Triathlon kicked off at Beaver Island State Park.

The participants took on a 25-yard swim, a 3-mile bike, and finished with a 1-mile run.

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    Tri Dunkirk Triathlon set for August 27th

The City of Dunkirk will open up it's streets later this month as the Tri Dunkirk swim, bike, run - triathlon is set to kick off....

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Crichton & Partners “Scores” New Client

Cary, N.C. – Score This!!!, Inc., a triathlon and running production company based in Orchard Park, NY, has secured Crichton & Partners (C&P) as its consultative sponsorship sales and strategic online planning agency of record. Score This!!! produces and provides timing services for over 100 events annually.

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Triathletes Reduce Carbon Footprint of over 50,000 Miles of Trips

When you spend most of your time swimming, biking and running, you tend to be more conscious of the energy being consumed when you’re just sitting in a car or plane. For the 2010 Keuka Lake Triathlon,

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THE TRIATHLON: ONCE A GRUELING ODDITY, NOW GROWING RAPIDLY IN POPULARITY

My watch reads 5:45 a. m. It’s a chilly mid-September morning. The sky is dark and an abundance of stars still shines brightly overhead. I’m pushing my bike with one hand and carrying a crate of my “supplies” with the other.

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Huffin', puffin' and sweatin' for charity at the Finger Lakes Triathlon
By Melissa Daniels, staff writer

Posted Sep 24, 2010 @ 02:24 PM
Cheryl Drake hadn’t participated in a triathlon before, but when a friend encouraged her to give it a try, she knew she had found an activity that could help her with her own fitness goals while raising money for a good cause.

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New: Results available for Keuka Lake Triathlon

 

Penn Yan, N.Y. —  Hundreds of athletes competed in the 2010 Keuka Lake Triathlon staged at Keuka College Sunday morning. Matt Curbeau of Penn Yan finished 21st in the most grueling event - the intermediate triathlon. He was sixth in his age group at 2:21:53. The overall winner of the intermediate triathlon was Travis Early, of Rochester, who posted a time of 2:06:27.  read more.

 

Excellence Means.....rising above the ordinary through personal efforts

Rochester, NY -  Two of our outstanding pediatric nurses    read more.

   
   

Collapsed triathlete revived by firefighters

Chief Greg Butcher of the Grand Island Fire Co. holds the state-of-the-art Zoll AED defibrillator that was used by GIFC responders Dale Mock, left, and Saed Shafie to restore cardiac function in a collapsed triathlon runner. (photo by Ray Pauley)by Ray Pauley

Public Information Officer, Grand Island Fire Co.

The Riverside Federal Credit Union Summer Sizzler Triathlon held on Saturday, Aug. 7, at Beaver Island State Park was a fun time for many, but not so for a participant who collapsed at the end of the swimming, biking and running event.

Grand Island Fire Co. Chief Greg Butcher reported that a GIFC standby EMS crew already in the park located the victim, 56-year-old Bryan McGowan of Tonawanda, within minutes of receiving the call at 10:04 a.m. Firefighters Dale Mock and Saed Shafie successfully applied lifesaving automated external defibrillator and cardiopulmonary resuscitation treatment, despite the fact that McGowan was unconscious and unresponsive initially. He was then stabilized further by GIFC medics and transported to Kenmore Mercy Hospital for additional medical attention.

Butcher noted that these firefighters were in the right place at the right time and "undoubtedly saved a life today." Such an accomplishment really makes the many hours of professional training and experience pay off "big time," he added.

All GIFC units returned in service at 10:41 a.m., according to Butcher.

 

   
   

Score This!!! makes the Team TSM Jersey for 2010

   
    Score This!!!' Rich Clark wins a board seat
March 16, 2010

As of March 16th, 2010 Rich Clark will be one of two representatives from the east region on the inaugural  TriUSA board of directors. 
   
         
    Score This!!!' Rich Clark get nominated to run for a board seat on the  TriUSA Event Directors Association    
   

TRIUSA NEWS CENTER

The triUSA News Center promises to have the most up-to-date news available in the industry.  A special section will feature member news and will allow our members to post relevant press releases dealing with their business. 

triUSA to elect initial Board of Directors on March 15th.

On March 7, 2010 an e-mail was distributed to a list of 256 USAT certified event directors.
The e-mail explains why triUSA is being created, covers some of the membership benefits for event directors, and lists the nominees for the initial Board of Directors.

Contents of e-mail (below)

 

At the 2009 USA Triathlon Race Director's Symposium in Colorado Springs, a group of about fifty Race Directors got together to discuss the possibility of forming a "trade" association for triathlon event directors. This group of fifty elected a "steering committee" to take the initial steps. Within 30 days of the symposium, the seven-person steering committee met in Dallas for two days. The newly named association - "TriUSA Event Directors Association" was legally established as a 501-C-6 (non-profit) corporation.

 

At the most recent (2010) Race Directors Symposium, the steering committee made a presentation to interested event directors on the status of TriUSA. The Association is now open for membership. A marketing brochure has been produced (link below). The TriUSA website (www.triusa.org) has been activated, and the association is preparing to elect the initial Board of Directors.

 

TriUSA Brochure 

 

Questions have been raised about the need for an organization outside of USA Triathlon. In no way is this Association intended to be confrontational to USAT.  In fact, USAT has given their endorsement to the new organization. The simple fact is USAT can't provide some of the benefits that we event directors are looking for. This isn't an indictment of USAT. Our national governing body deals with a variety of interested parties who are involved in the sport of triathlon; over one hundred thousand age group athletes, coaches, event directors, and Olympic and professional athletes. Never lose sight of the fact that one of USAT's primary goals is generating Olympic medals. Combine that with servicing the needs of the age group members, and there are limited resources left to enhance the efforts of event directors.The USAT board of directors is currently comprised of eleven people with only one being a current race director. It's not hard to figure out that getting things done specifically benefiting event directors is difficult at best.

 

TriUSA Event Directors Association has been created with the best interests of triathlon (and multi-sport) event directors in mind. Many veteran race directors have been looking forward to something like this for a long time.

 

  • TriUSA intends to investigate supplemental insurance opportunities for event directors ("BOP" policies, group medical, event cancellation insurance).
  • TriUSA will look to get involved in the educational process for event directors and work closely with USAT on their "Certified Race Director" program.
  • TriUSA will produce a resource directory for event directors with listings of numerous products and services. Special pricing will be negotiated with vendors whenever possible.
  • TriUSA will make available to members industry demographic data and economic impact studies that would be beneficial in discussions with municipalities, state parks, etc.
  • TriUSA will look to work with USAT on the planning of the annual race directors symposium (change of locale, quality of sessions, etc.)

Now, we need your help  

 

The initial 7-person board of directors for TriUSA will be elected on March 15th.

Members of TriUSA are now eligible to vote for the initial BOD.
Nominations are now closed with twelve people on the ballot for the seven available seats. According to the association's by-laws, the board will be comprised of at least one person from each of three geographical regions (East, Central, and West), with no more than three people representing any single geographical region. The board will also contain at least one female.

 

 

TriUSA  Board of Director - Nominees: 

(the letter designation following each nominee indicates their region) 
 
            
1)      Richard Clark (Score This) E

My name is Richard Clark and I am from Niagara Falls, NY, which is part of the TriUSA East region.  Through my role as Vice President of Score This!!!, Inc., I have been able to pursue my passion for the sport of triathlon by producing and timing multisport events since 1997.  My organizational skills, natural ability to think 'outside of the box', and desire to bring youthfulness and fresh ideas to the table have allowed me to create incredibly strong relationships with both the race directors and multisport athletes that I work with.  I pride myself in my open mindedness, my approachability, and my professionalism and feel that it is these things that would make me an extremely innovative liaison between TriUSA and its members.

 

2)      Bruce Dunn (All Sports Productions)  C

 

All Sports Productions is a sports event management and consulting company formed in 2002. All Sports Productions promotes cycling, running, duathlons, triathlons, adventure racing and other outdoor events. The goal of the company is to produce races at the highest standards which are locally, regionally and nationally recognized events with a festival-like atmosphere. The mission of each event is to engage new participants and spectators in a healthy, multi-sport lifestyle.

Dunn has promoted events as for over 20 years and is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a degree in finance and banking. He is the former director of development for the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas. Prior to coming to the UA, Dunn was the owner of an upscale clothing store, Mister Guy, which he owned and operated for more than 13 years.

He has held leadership positions in several civic and professional organizations in Northwest Arkansas, including president of the Northside Rotary Club and Downtown Fayetteville Business Association. He has served as a board member of Children's House, Habitat for Humanity and the Downtown/Dickson Enhancement Project. He is married to Debra Dunn and they are active members of CentralUnitedMethodistChurch.

 

3)      Rick Margiotta (R&B Sports)  C

 

I've been directing events since 1989 and am celebrating my 20th anniversary with the Capital of Texas Triathlon.  I am proud to be a member of the USAT not-yet-dead past presidents' council, and continue to offer my services to USAT on other committees.  My commitment to TriUSA is to insure that as the Association grows, its relationship with USAT remains positive and supportive.

 

4)      Laurie Mehler (Richmond Multisports)  E

 

It's a challenge to me to make a contribution to the new TriUSA board in a volunteer capacity to help an organization get off its feet and be a part of its evolution.  I have done this with the Richmond Tri Club with 4 leadership positions until the momentum was strong and it could be handed off to another capable person. My work ethic stems from the essence of "principled negotiation" to separate the person from the problem, to focus on interests not on positions, to invent options for mutual gain, and to insist on objective criteria, some external standard or principle that both parties can buy into.

(Getting to Yes).  Listening is a key component of leaders to hear the needs of those benefiting from the organization. Within those realms exists a high level of compassion necessary to consider all points of view without judgment and make decisions toward goals based on a win-win result.  The success of any organization is due to the time commitment, positive energy, and passion of the individuals executing its mission.  This can be fun and fulfilling!  All of the nominees are capable and experienced.  If you do not know me personally, you can email those I know and have worked with:  Vigo, Bill Scott, Bill Burke, Jeremy Davis, Greg Hawkins, Kahuna, and Fred Sommer.  Thank you for being part of this charter group. 

President/Race Director for Richmond Multisports - RMS produces 1 kids tri, 5 sprint triathlons, 2 Olympic distance triathlons, and 2 duathlons. Race Directed over 50 events since 2002, past Richmond Tri Club Prez, past USAT-MA regional Secr; triathlete since 1991, single mother of 2 awesome teenagers!

5)      Dave Nicholas (XTERRA) W


I've been directing events since 1990. Started XTERRA in 1996 and oversaw the growth to 200+ races around the world.  I would agree to serve on the board for only 1 term to see the organization get on the road to success. I have been a part of USA Tri race director commission and a level II race director.

 

6)      Jonathan Pauley (Renegade Racing)  W

 

 No bio submitted.

 

 Jonathan is president of Renegade Racing, a southern California event production company specializing in triathlons, adventure races, and runs.

 

7)      Jim Rainey (Georgia Multisports)  E

 

President and owner of Georgia Multisports Productions a triathlon event production company in Atlanta, GA, that currently owns six events and produces six others through out the south. I am currently serving as one of the Georgia Representative on the Southeast Region Council plus the Race Director Commission that reports the USAT Board. Personally I compete in five to six events each year and have for twenty years.  

 

8)      Bill Scott (Set Up Events) E

 

I've been involved in the sport of triathlon since 1982, directing races since 1990. I'm a USAT Certified Race Director and a member of the TriUSA steering committee. I'm the founder and owner of Set Up Events. Set Up Events now produces & directs over 90 triathlons in the mid-Atlantic region. I have served on the board of directors for the USAT Mid-Atlantic region.

I have just retired from the day-to-day business of race production, and feel like I have the time to devote to TriUSA. I'm excited about getting this organization up and running and I'm really passionate about a number of the initiatives we're looking at. We've been talking about doing this for a long time, so I can hardly wait to get going and to see where this association will be in a few years.

 

9)      Fred Sommer  (Sommer Sports)  E

I have a long history with the sport of triathlon including 27 years as a race director, serving on the TriFed/USA and the USA Triathlon National Boards, the USAT Race Director's Commission, and the Florida Region Board.  I have always stood up in support of all race directors and was honored to be chosen to serve as a member of the TriUSA Steering Committee.  A trade association like TriUSA has been needed for years and I would like to continue to work on behalf of race directors, from events of all sizes, as your voice on the TriUSA Board.   As a unified organization, we need to enhance and compliment the services that USAT currently offers race directors.  At the same time, TriUSA should stand before USAT with a unified voice, representing race directors on issues that have a direct impact on us, and our events.  I have the passion and drive to get things done, and look forward to seeing TriUSA support race directors across the country.

10)   Amber Wasendorf (Peregrine Charities) C

I have been a USAT Certified Race Director since 2008 operating one triathlon per year in Waterloo, IA.  As an original member of the Steering Committee, I would like to serve on the TriUSA Board to see the foundation of the organization achieve its fullest potential. I would like to offer my experience as a profitable business woman, former insurance broker and director of a non-profit as a resource to the future of the organization.  I believe TriUSA can have a strong partnership with USAT and provide a large membership base with generous offerings to aid in race & event directing. 

 

11)   Jack Weiss (Ironhead Race Productions)  C

 

CEO, Ironhead Race Productions. Past Treasurer of USAT 1999-2002,  Board member 1997-2005. Own 25 events and have been producing events for 24 years. Have produced over 300 events. Served as chair of the
USAT RDC 2006-2009. 6 Time Ironman, 24 year Air Force Veteran. AA Degree in Resource Mgmt, BS Degree in Kinesiology, Level II USAT Certified Race Director, Level I USAT Certified Coach, Level II USA Cycling Coach

 

12)   Faye Yates (Team Magic)  E

I started racing in multi-sport events in 1991 and quickly knew I loved the concept.  My professional background started as a graduate of the Vanderbilt University Mechanical Engineering program. After five years in corporate management and consulting, I partnered with Therese Bynum of Team Magic, Inc.  Team Magic became my full-time occupation in 2002.  Our company currently manages twelve events in the Southeast USA. When not organizing events, I continue to enjoy participating in triathlons and running events. I am a USAT Certified Race Director and the co-chairman of the National Duathlon Commission. After getting things started as a member of the TriUSA steering committee, I am confident I can assist in launching a successful organization as a member of the inaugural board.

Please Join Now!

 

If you aren't yet a member of TriUSA - PLEASE support our efforts here. We need event directors to step up and financially support the organization. A tiered format for memberships has been designed. Event directors who only produce and direct one or two races per year aren't expected to pay as much as production companies that produce and direct numerous events but each voting member has equal voting rights. Whatever the annual membership contribution, we're confident that members will see their membership contribution returned ten-fold.

 

Here's a quick example: A "category 4" event director annual membership in TriUSA is $250. Barney Rubble qualifies for this category as he only produces one triathlon per year with 500 participants. Barney gives out medals to all finishers. Last year, Barney paid $4 per medal, but this year, he'll only pay $3.50 per medal because of a negotiated price established through TriUSA. Barney will save $250 on his medals, paying for his TriUSA membership.

 

Become a "charter" member of TriUSA by registering for membership no later than March 10th.  You can register online by visiting the TriUSA website or you can mail in your application along with a check using the PDF document attached.

 

Voting ballots will be e-mailed out to all TriUSA paid members no later than March 11th, with ballots due back by March 15th.

 

JOIN NOW and cast your vote for the seven people you would like to see lead TriUSA.

 

Thanks for your support.

 

The Steering Committee

   
    Score This!!! and the Keuka Lake Triathlon    
    March 2, 2010
Since the inception of the Keuka Lake Triathlon, Score This!!! has partnered with the Yates County American Red Cross.  This partnership has helped increased the popularity of this event over the last three years and allowed it to be designated as the USAT North East Regional Championship for 2008 and 2009.  Since 2007, the race has helped raise funds to allow the American Red Cross to help others in time of need.  To find our more information about the KLT, please go to: http://keukalaketri.com  To become a partner or sponsor for the KLT, click Contact Us  and send us an email with your interest.
 
Year Donation Amount
2009 $7499.28   
2008 $4556.62
2007 $3938.93  
2006 to be updated
2005 to be updated
Total $15994.83

 

   
    Score This!!! makes the Buffalo News because of Cradle Beach    
    January 18, 2010

 
   
    Riverside Federal Credit Union Summer Sizzler until 2012    
    December 2009
The Riverside Federal Credit Union extends their partnership with Score This!!! until 2012.  As the title sponsor of the Riverside Federal Credit Union Summer Sizzler for the 2007-2009 season, Score This!!! has been able to offer a unique racing experience in the US by holding a Formula One triathlon. This races consists of a swim, bike, run, swim, bike and run. 
Check out Riverside Federal Credit Union here:  http://riversidecreditunion.com
Race info here: http://summersizzler.com
 
   
    Score This!!! makes Business First of Buffalo    
   

Rising Star: Rich Clark
Love of running led to Score This!!!
Business First of Buffalo - by Thomas Hartley

Rich Clark discovered the joy of running when at 15 when his father took him to
the old LaSalle High School track.

A quarter century later, he's still running.


"My father also was a runner. Running with him is a memory that has stuck with
me my whole life," Clark says.

An exercise enthusiast for 25 years, Clark typically runs three or four times a
week around the LaSalle section of Niagara Falls and Bond Lake, while covering
distances ranging between 5 to 10 miles.

Running is how he handles the stress of balancing his full-time job as a science
teacher at Gaskill Prep School in Niagara Falls where he also is in charge of
the school's TV studio, with working a second job, spending time with his wife,
Teena, and their two young children, and exercising.

Clark's specialty is triathlons, which combine running with swimming and
bicycling. Of the three, running is his favorite.

"The nice thing about it is you can eat lots of pizza and ice cream and don't
put on weight," he says. "My wife doesn't want to buy ice cream because she
knows if it's in the house I'll eat it all. It's like I have a power shovel
attached to my hand."

For Clark, who weighs 148 pounds and is 5-foot-7, running is such a part of his
makeup that he has joined with five partners to run a sideline business that
manages races and times racers. It's called Score This!!!

The Orchard Park-based company, where Clark is vice president and one of its two
largest shareholders, is seven years old. As often happens when someone starts a
part-time business, the offshoot of his hobby is threatening to overtake Clark.

"It's getting to be that there is no real season (for running) any more," he
says. "It is pretty much year round. It's light in November and December, and
picks up again in January and February. It's gotten to be pretty much 12 months.
It's very stressful."

At the recent Annual Jack O'Lantern Fall Classic 5K on Goat Island in Niagara
Falls, Clark and three staffers served as timers of the athletes. It was one of
more than 85 events that used Score This!!! services in 2009. The biggest event
is the annual Finger Lakes Triathlon, where the company in September supplied
the race director, Clark, and 31 people for the event.

When Clark manages an event, the company is responsible for arranging and
overseeing every aspect, including the safety personnel, people who manage the
athletes when they arrive to pick up their packets and race numbers, people in
charge of setting up and tearing down, announcing, making certain that athletes
know where to go, and handing out chips (electronic devices inserted in runners'
shoes that compute their times to thousandths of a second).

In multi-sport events, such as triathlons, duathlons and aquathlons, Clark's
staff also arranges for the presence of state and local authorities like
sheriff's departments and state police, emergency medical services personnel,
and volunteer firefighters.

"I wake up pretty early and go to bed late. I always look forward to the end of
September because (by that time) I have started my full-time job back at
school," he says.

For someone who has so much of his life controlled by the clock, Clark finds it
increasingly difficult to find time for everything.

"I still enjoy doing so much, but it gets to the point sometimes when you have
to ask: When will this end? My dream is to some day do it part-time and leave my
teaching career behind," says Clark, who lives in Niagara Falls. His partners
come from Orchard Park, Lockport and Sanborn.

Clark has participated in 85 triathlons in the United States, Canada and Austria
and says that working as race director is more gruelling than running.

"It takes a lot more preparation. With running, I basically just put on a pair
of shoes and head out the door." Clark says.

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    Score This!!!  helps out the community at the Columbus Day
X-Country Run for Kids October 12th, 2009
 
   
   
Columbus Day X-Country Run for elementary students in the Lockport schools.  The races were for grades 3, 4, 5, and 6/7 for 100 kids.  The event was sponsored by the Sunrise Optimist Club and the Lockport X-C team handle the race day activities.

I just wanted to thank everyone for their help and support for the Columbus Day Fun Run this year :)  Even though it was a bit chilly, the rain held off and we had about 100 kids participate.  Jeff Tracy was kind enough to bring an inflatable arch for the finish line, a digital clock and music for the kids! We had so many compliments from parents on how professional it looked! The Cross Country team was a HUGE help during the registration, starting and stopping the kids, and recording the times!  The Sunrise Optimist Club had to be the hit of the event with the warm hot dogs they were giving out! They also provided the nice ribbons for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place runners :)  I also wanted to thank Shannon Morgan for donating her time to be an AWESOME cheerleader for the kids while they were running!

Nia Bates

     
 

   
    Score This!!! gets mentioned in the UB Spectrum
 
   
   


Article  Volume 59, Issue 14

The iron principal
Matt Mosher, Life Editor
Features Wednesday, October 07 2009

             When most people think of their grade-school principals, they picture a well-dressed man in charge, perhaps balding and even a little overweight.

            But Joe Colburn, principal of Gaskill Prep School, adds a new perspective to administrative positions – that of an endurance athlete.

            Colburn, who graduated from UB with a master’s degree in educational administration, has raced in over 50 triathlons. Of those, two have been full distance Ironman events – one of the most demanding experiences any athlete could ever face. The event entails a 2.4-mile swim and a 112-mile bike ride, followed by a full 26.2-mile marathon with no breaks in between events.

            “I can’t think of anything in my life that comes close to being as physically challenging,” Colburn said. “I’ve hiked, climbed and played a lot of [different] sports, but you’re talking about an hour swim, six hours on a bike, then you run a full marathon. For me, I know it’s the most difficult and challenging thing physically that I have ever done and I really can’t compare it to anything. You are just absolutely, totally spent.”

            Colburn started participating in triathlons in 2004 after hearing about them from his brother and nephew. He was looking for a way to balance work and play and was also seeking a healthy amount of exercise.

            When Colburn first started triathlons, he, like many others, had the most difficulty with the first leg of the event – swimming.

            “I just wasn’t a good swimmer,” Colburn said. “I was kind of teaching myself to swim and it was always the one I was most nervous about.”

            Many people fear the swim for a variety of reasons, Colburn says. Of those reasons, massive starts – when everybody who is competing in the triathlon starts at the same time – top the list.

            At the 2009 Lake Placid Ironman, 2,200 people rushed towards the first buoy at the sound of a cannon. Elbows, ankles and bodies collided, causing goggles to sink and throwing swimmers off their rhythm.

            The calm water turns frantic, like thousands of crazed fish trying to escape the clutches of a predator – only they’re not fish, but a mix of world-class athletes and everyday people who have trained for years trying to get to the front of the pack. It is this scene where racers start what will be an exhausting, grueling and mentally challenging day.

            “They tell you that it takes your body months to fully recover from an Ironman,” Colburn said. “You feel tired for a week or two after the race.”

            Colburn adds that his favorite part of being an active triathlete is the training and the feeling he gets after a really long workout. He also said that training and racing have made a noticeable effect on his work performance – he feels more focused, energetic and able to get more done.

            Racing in a triathlon is not the only challenge endurance athletes face. Rich Clark, who has raced in over 100 triathlons around the world, has come across something more mentally exhausting than he thought any Ironman could ever be – setting up for and organizing race day.

            Clark is the vice president of a race timing and managing company known as Score This!!! The company is responsible for timing and managing multiple types of endurance events such as triathlons, duathlons, open-water swimming and running races.

            Clark is also a full time science teacher for grades 7 to 8, and says setting up races and planning classes can get hectic.

            “It gets very stressful; I usually wake up pretty early and go to bed late,” Clark said. “I always look forward to the end of September because [by that time] I have started my job full time back at school, and September is the busiest month of races.”

            Most races managed by Score This!!! donate much of their proceeds to charity. The company has contributed over $650,000 to various local charities in the past four years, according to Clark.

            Charities that have benefitted from the races include the Girl Scouts of America, Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center of Rochester, Yates County American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Children’s Hospital and the Farnham Volunteer Fire Department, Clark said.

            In addition to a rigorous training schedule, both Clark and Colburn say that the most important thing for success is a supportive family. Between the countless hours dedicated to training and an equal amount of time recovering, a supportive family is essential to help pick up the slack of a training athlete.

            “Triathlon takes a commitment from the athlete, but it really is a commitment from the whole family,” Colburn said. “When you’re at the peak of training 20 hours per week, there is no time to grocery shop, I don’t have time to cut the grass … After [training], all I can do is lay on the couch. [Family] is the most important part. There may only be one racer, but the entire family is involved.”

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    Score This!!! gets mentioned in the Brad Ritter blog    
   

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

12th Annual Flexcare Jack O'Lantern Fall Classic 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Health Walk

Niagara Falls, New York – September 22nd, 2009:

For the twelfth consecutive year, Northpointe Council, Inc. will be conducting the Flexcare Jack O'Lantern Fall Classic, held at Niagara Falls State Park on Saturday, October 24th, 2009, with the event kicking off at 10 am sharp. Registration for the annual event will begin promptly at 8:30 am on the day of the race. Having been considered by The Buffalo News as 'one of the most scenic courses in the world', the Flexcare Jack O'Lantern Fall Classic has been revisited several years over by runners and walkers from around the region.

All media are welcome to join us at the race location, behind the Top of The Falls Restaurant – where the event will begin at the trolley path and wind throughout Goat Island, turning right off of the pedestrian bridges and eventually finishing at the same area. The run/walk is held in recognition of Red Ribbon Month, honoring DEA special agent Enrique “Kiki” Camerena who was perished in Mexico in 1985, a victim at the hands of drug traffikers while on assignment. Proceeds from the event will benefit alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment services for youth.

Flexcare has donated for the third year, $1250, which will be given to the five top overall male/female finishers. Score This!!!(tm), will provide up to date results for every participant. One of Western New York's most talented musicians, Micheal Krisch will provide entertainment during the run/walk and past its conclusion. The post race picnic will be provided by Delaware North Parks Services.

Having just acquired MT & T as a sponsor, New York State Parks & Recreation, Flexcare, Pine Pharmacy, Budwey Supermarkets, Delaware North Parks Services, STOP DWI, EA Granchelli Devolopers, Covanta Energy, J.M. Niland & Associates, Brown & Company join the list of sponsors currently on board for this event.
http://buffalomainevent.blogspot.com/2009/10/12th-annual-flexcare-jack-olantern-fall.html

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Daily Messenger
Posted Sep 29, 2009 @ 09:38 AM
Canandaigua, N.Y. —
Some say the seventh edition of the Finger Lakes Triathlon, held on Sept. 20 in Canandaigua, was the biggest and best yet.

More than 1,200 competitors were ready at daybreak for the event, which is sponsored by the Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center in Rochester.

“We had our biggest and best race ever on Sunday to support patients with bleeding disorders,” said Linda Miller, director of special events for the triathlon. “We have almost reached our fundraising goal of $65,000.”

Triathlon officials still are accepting donations at www.fingerlakestri-athlon.com so a final total will not be known for several more weeks.

Pre-race news releases listed Olympic, sprint and kids level races on both intermediate and short courses. However, the results were listed by age groups in both male and female classes. Here are the top finishers from some of the more than 50 different classes that were contested:

• On the intermediate course, Jeff Dolan had the top overall time, covering the swimming, bicycling and running course in 2:03.10. He was followed in the men’s standings, just four seconds back, by Jonathan Bottoms and Tim Andrus, seven seconds back.  

• On the intermediate course, the top overall women’s finisher was Kristin White, claiming first in 2:13.11. She was followed by Kathleen Hayden at 2:17.53 and Dana Woody at 2:19.32.

• Also run on the intermediate course was a relay race, won by Ski Racers Tri Too in 2:18.08. Coming in second were the Old Guys at 2:22.35 and then Team ALE in 2:23.16.

• On the short triathlon course, Dan Pierce took first overall with a time of 1:09.17. Peter Ronco was second in the men’s race, three seconds back, and Paul Dittman was two seconds behind Ronco.

• Also on the short course, Nicolina Pierce was the top female finisher, crossing first in 1:18.48 followed by Jacqueline Dowdeswell, three seconds back, and Marit Ogin, four seconds back.

• In the short course relay event, Wegmans 2 came in first with a time of 1:26.33 followed by Team Tortoretti-Petrozzelli and Buck’s Beginners. It was a race to the finish between the three relay teams with less than a second between their finishing times.

For complete results of all 1,200+ athletes go to www.fingerlakestriathlon.com and follow the links to  www.score-this.com.

With that so athletes converging on Canandaigua, many organizations were needed to help run the event, and Miller didn’t want to forget about those organizations that donated time to the Triathlon.

“Once again we would like to thank all our sponsors, volunteers and the local support from the City of Canandaigua,” she said.

Ron Wilson can be reached at (585) 394-0770 ext., 271 or rwilson@messengerpostmedia.com
http://www.mpnnow.com/towns/canandaigua/x1699603046/Seventh-FL-Triathlon-deemed-best-yet
 
   
   
FLT gets mention on rochesterhomepage.net
Reported by: WROC-TV
Sunday, Sep 20, 2009 @05:59pm EDT
Athletes powered through a massive test of endurance and strength. More than 1,200 people took part in the 7th Annual Finger Lakes Triathlon.

The race started at Kershaw Park in Canandaigua. The triathlon combines swimming, biking, and running. Money raised from the event will go to the Mary Gooley Hemophilia Center at Rochester General Hospital.

"We just hope that people can recognize that there are very serious bleeding disorders and hemophilia is one of them that may not be as obvious as some of the others," said Linda Miller, the director of special events for the center. "And we're here to raise awareness about that and the significant cost that's associated with bleeding disorders."

Organizers hoped to raise $65,000.
 
 
   
   
Daily Messenger - MPNnow.com
Posted Sep 17, 2009 @ 08:51 AM

Canandaigua, N.Y. —

It’s an annual fundraiser that most say has become the largest one-day, multi-sport event in the area. The seventh annual Finger Lakes Triathlon will take place Saturday in and around Canandaigua with more than 1,000 athletes, 100-plus kids along with 200 volunteers and thousands of spectators. 

The event has sold out the last three years and is one of the relatively few triathlons in the Northeast to offer competition categories for individuals, relay teams, collegiate teams and kids.

Seven years ago, the Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center in Rochester was searching for a new, fun and exciting way to raise money. An energetic board member suggested a triathlon. It took some convincing, but when others realized that a healthy lifestyle including non-impact exercise is encouraged for patients with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, the connection was easy to make.

The event started slowly, but with the introduction of a new concept called “Train for Treatment,” the race has taken on a new meaning for those involved.

Train for Treatment is a program that pairs athletes with young patients from the center. The kids get a role model for a healthy, active lifestyle while the athletes learn about what it means to live each day with the challenges of a bleeding disorder. During the training period leading up to race day, athletes raise funds, both online and off, to support the educational programs and services offered to patients year round at the center.

The additional financial support from Train for Treatment, along with increasing revenue from registrations, a raffle with donated items, a merchandise line and continued sponsor support makes it the largest annual fundraiser the center has ever had. This year marks the 50th year of service for the Mary Gooley Hemophilia Center.

“This event is in existence to raise awareness in our community and beyond about the daily challenges and costs associated with genetic bleeding disorders such as hemophilia, that are not all that common,” said Linda Miller, director of special events for the FL Triathlon. “As many athletes have said, ‘The challenge of completing a triathlon is not nearly as difficult as living with a bleeding disorder.’”

For some participants, success is a top finish in their class, but at the center, success is raising awareness and money to provide educational programs and comprehensive care for people with hemophilia.

Miller is quite busy at this time of the year, coordinating a large number of volunteers and civic organizations.

“We need about 200 volunteers to ensure a safe race,” she said. “Many patients of the center and their families come out to support the event. Volunteers start helping out at athlete packet pickup on Friday and Saturday, then start arriving about 5:45 in the morning on race day to get the final athletes registered, body marked, set up in transition and finally start the race.”

At least 25 lifeguards, kayaks and water bikes are needed to support the swim with another 100 or more on the bike and run courses, directing traffic and managing water stops. Another 50 or so prepare and serve lunch, distribute awards and help clean up.

The City of Canandaigua, Canandaigua Emergency Squad, Ontario County Sheriff, Canandaigua Police and New York State Troopers also are involved. 

A year of planning goes into making it all happen with minimal disruption for Canandaigua area businesses.

Miller concluded with a note of thanks.

“Most importantly we would like to thank our sponsors, Train for Treatment fundraisers and donors,” she said. “Without their support and generosity we would not be able to put on such a great race. It makes a huge difference in improving the lives of people living each day needing very costly medications to treat hemophilia.”

The Train for Treatment fundraisers and donors have raised over $42,000 to date on the way to a goal of $65,000.

Here is a breakdown of the triathlons planning to be run  Saturday:

Olympic — .9-mile swim, 24-mile bike, 6.2-mile run.

Sprint — .45-mile swim, 13-mile bike, 3.1-mile run.

Kids — 50-yard swim, 2.5-mile bike, .5-mile run.

For more information call Miller at (585) 922-4168 or visit  www.fingerlakestriathlon.com

Ron Wilson can be reached at (585) 394-0770 ext. 271 or rwilson@messengerpostmedia.com.

 
   
   

Score This!!! makes Amy Moritz Buffalo News Blog July 29, 2009

Lessons from Lake Placid

The run course at Ironman Lake Placid has two hills at the end of the loop.
It's a cruel joke for runners in general and at the end of a 12 or 16 hour day of triathlon competition, it can be just plain mean.
And it's one of the best spots to watch and learn what the Ironman is all about.
A group from the Buffalo Triathlon Club set up their cheering shop there for most of Sunday evening. It's known in local circles as "Rich Clark Hill." Clark, who is part of the race management team Score-This!!! and from Niagara Falls, has been known to sit there with a megaphone on race day. This year, other commitments kept him from coming.
But the enthusiasm even without the megaphones was still there
Throughout the course of the evening some people ran well up the hill and made the turn to the final hill before reaching the Olympic Oval and the finish line.
Others shuffled up.
Others walked.
Some walked then started to run as the reached the top.
With the athletes' names printed on their bib numbers, spectators could yell out their names and offer encouragement.
And while the group is there to help encourage the runners, it is impossible to not feel touched as a spectator.
The athletes came in all shapes and sizes. People who looked extremely fit and athletic were struggling at the end of a long day. People who were carrying a few extra pounds were making excellent time. And people whom if you saw on the street you would never equate with the word "Ironman" were getting through and enjoying the endurance race, one step at a time.
The athletes themselves were appreciative of the support of the crowd. Many of them started running to the finish at that point. Many waved, gave a thumbs-up or actually cheered the crowd.
Friends and family members would come over to the group and ask to cheer for specific person.
For that time, they felt like rock stars.
It's one of the lessons of Lake Placid: Never underestimate the power of a kind word to a stranger ... or a friend.
There are other lessons along the way from a day of spectating.
It began with the swim where the gentleman to miss the swim cutoff was a native of Lake Placid. He completed the Ironman the year before but suffered a stroke this year. He still wanted to do the Ironman swim, despite the fact he has very limited use of his right arm.
The lesson: Success and failure are how we choose to define them.
Other lessons:
You can never say "good job," "nice ride," and "stay strong" too much or to too many people.
The phrase "you're almost there," is never appropriate in any race of any kind unless the finish line is less than a mile away.
When in doubt, cheer for the club name on the jersey because we're all a part of something bigger.
There is nothing wrong with having your eyes well up with emotion when watching people come out of the swim.
It never hurts to pack a folding chair and extra snacks.
here is an athlete in all of us. It just depends how we choose to treat her.


 

 
   
    Score This!!! gives back to Starpoint. June 2009



 

Score This!!! gives back to the Mary M Gooley Hemophilia Center of Rochester celebrating 50 years. June 2009


 
   
   

Race Your Next Triathlon CarbonFree®!

This year, race CarbonFree®. The 6th annual Keuka Lake Triathlon & Duathlon will be held on June 7th, 2009 and participants can offset their travel to race through the Register This!!! Green registration system. Score This!!!, the race organizer, will offset any travel that is not voluntary offset by the athletes and it will additionally double its donation to Carbonfund.org! Last year, its athletes and the organizer offset over 27 tons of carbon dioxide. If you’re a spectator, don’t forget to offset your travel too!

This year, the Keuka Lake Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned race and is held on the Keuka College campus in Keuka Park, New York. There will be four adult courses to choose from: the short and intermediate triathlon, aquabike, and the duathlon. A kid’s triathlon is also offered. To learn more about the 2009 Keuka Lake Triathlon, please visit Keuka Lake Triathlon.

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Mark Hryvniak of Score This!!! breaks the Y10 course record 02/14/09

Mark Hryvniak breaks the old course record held by Matt Glynn by 18 seconds.  This years weather saw perfect conditions with a 2 mph wind.  The Y5 was a success in its infancy with 40 finishers.  We would like to thank Mills Jewelers for the watches they donated to the overall male and female for the 10 mile race. 

The earth-friendly measures were welcomed by the athletes.  All plastics were recycled and many sneakers were dropped off and now will be donated to St. John’s Community Outreach Center.  Believe it or not someone even donated a pair of Prada men's shoes.  You can find a list of athletes who even offset their carbon emissions using Register This!!!  here is the link:

Athletes who have elected to offset their carbon from the travel to and from the Lockport
Y10 and or the Polar Bear 5K

[39 car, 0 airplane, 1 other]     totals:
40 athletes
1804 mi
.49 tons
$4.92
   
   

 

 

 

CITY OF LOCKPORT: Y-10 Road Race embraces earth-friendly measures

Staff Reports
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
Published: February 06, 2009 12:43 am

The 38th annual Y-10 Open Road Race through Lockport will be held Feb. 14.

The race, hosted by YMCA Camp Kenan, features a 10-mile course for individuals and two-person relay teams.

Two new features this year are: A 5-mile course for runners who want the fun at half the distance; and some environmentally friendly changes in race organization.

The race will begin at 11 a.m. in front of Lockport YMCA, 19 East Ave. The course travels East Avenue, Washburn Street, Union Street and Market Street to the Cold Springs Road bridge over the Erie Canal; to Lockport-Olcott Road, Slayton Settlement right onto Harrington Road, North Canal Road; then back to the Y in reverse.

Course challenges include hills, open farmland and the wintry elements. Many entrants are in a 10-mile run for the first time, race director Jeff Tracy said.

Online entry is being encouraged to reduce paper waste, Tracy said. For complete race information, go to score-this.com.

Also, in support of recycling, special bins will be set out along the course for disposal of plastic bottles; and entrants are being invited to bring gently used winter attire, shoes, sneakers and boots for donation to St. John’s Community Outreach Center.

During the race, East Avenue between Elm and Washburn streets will be closed to vehicular traffic. Traffic will be limited on the remainder of the course. Residents are asked to drive carefully near the runners.

All race entrants will receive a T-shirt and refreshments at a post-race party in the Y gym.

The Y-10 has grown in popularity over the years, drawing entrants from throughout Western New York and Ontario. This year, the goal is 300 entrants.

Known to be in the field already is Judy Arlington, one of the top female runners in Western New York. Arlington holds the course record for women; she set it in 2002 with a time of 1 hour, 4 minutes, 24 seconds.

The men’s course record is held by Matt Glynn of Buffalo. He set the record in 2006 with a time of 54 minutes, 31 seconds.

The 13th annual Polar Bear Run, also hosted by YMCA Camp Kenan, will be held Feb. 22 in Olcott. The event features a 5k run, a 1-mile “cub” run for kids and a public pancake breakfast.

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January 17th, 2009

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