Here’s a quick update for TRI-OKC activities for May.  Watch the Message Board, some of the below happenings are still a “work in process”.

 The TRI-OKC Store

It is now open.  If you want to look sharp and race sharp, you can now purchase gear and apparel from the comfort of your home.  Purchases can be picked up at any of the following events, or for a nominal charge can be shipped to you.  www.signmeup.com/60558

 Route 66 Classic Time Trial

Tuesday, May 13, 6:30pm   Our 2^nd go round on Lake Overholser.  Sign up at 6:00 on the 8.5m flat and fast bike course.  You’re racing the clock and it’s free.  www.triokc.org

 Tornado Alley Packet Pickup

Saturday, May 17, 2-4pm @ Mitch Park.  If you live in the OKC Metro area, you need to pickup your packet during this time.

 Tornado Alley Transition Clinic

Saturday, May 17, 4pm @ the Race Site.  You can learn from the TRI-OKC pros, conducted by Holly Hicks-Black.  Bring your bike and you can do as many run-throughs as you desire.  If you are racing Tornado Alley, your bike corral will already be labeled and waiting for you…assigned bike racks.

 Tornado Alley F-1 Duathlon 

Sunday, May 18, 7:30am   Becky Rycroft will have a class act event ready for those racing.  Not racing, please volunteer! Only a short time left to register, shutting down this Thursday PM www.signmeup.com/58872

 TRI-OKC May Meeting #1

Tuesday, May 27, 6:30pm Lake El Reno, 2000 W. Elm.  Open-water swim and transition clinic.  R U ready for Route 66 Triathlon???  Bring your wetsuit, bike, running shoes or empty stomach.  Take a pre-race test run on the lake.  Practice sighting, positioning, and learn how to slap your way through the crowd. 

 TRI-OKC May Meeting #2

Wednesday, May 28, 7:30pm, (This is tentative and we’re finalizing details) Downtown YMCA.  Indoor swim clinic and personal stroke instruction.  We’ll have the whole pool to ourselves. 

 Route 66 Festivus

Thursday – Sunday, May 29-June 1.   Packet pickups will be announced shortly prior to Saturday and Sunday’s Triathlons.   Registration closes May 29^th  Register at www.signmeup.com/58870

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First I want to publicly thank everyone who helped out at the TRI-OKC tent at the Olympic Experience last weekend. It went off better than I could have hoped. Kristin did a great job organizing our area and if nothing else, it was nice to spend time chatting with athletes from other “fringe” sports. I realized just how dedicated people are who pursue sports like ours.

Anyway, there is a lot going on in Oklahoma City this weekend, and I hope everyone is able to get out and participate in some capacity. The marathon is Sunday morning, and it is something to take in the rare sight of 10,000+ folks running through downtown. Even if you are not participating, you should come out just to see that. Also, there is nothing like watching the finish line of a marathon (well, maybe an ironman finish line). It is one thing to see the fast people come in, but it is really inspiring to see the approach of individuals who have fought and suffered the entire way as they realize they are about to conquer their first marathon.

It is also a must to come out to the expo and see all the cool booths. Obviously the coolest is the Redman/TRI-OKC booth. Come out and say hi to the volunteers- you can even bring them food if you are so inclined. Then you can go a few blocks over and see the Arts Festival. As I have said here before, this is one of the best weekends in OKC, so if you are around, you should take advantage of it.

Phillip

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