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2010 Race Date - Saturday, August 28

Watch for new developments and changes as we adjust and adapt after learning more about how to handle the venue and courses following the inaugural running of the event. Please send your event reviews and photos that we can use to: rd@physicallystrongtriathlon.org

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Rota-Kiwan Scout Reservation

6278 Texas Dr., Kalamazoo, MI, 49009 (map link)

Quick access from exit 31 from US-131, or exit 72 from I-94

The Physically Strong Triathlon is owned and managed by the Southwest Michigan Council, Boy Scouts of America. The triathlon is a fund raising event for the Council, and specifically, the Rota-Kiwan Scouting Reservation.

The Physically Strong Triathlon

name is based

on the Scouting Oath (or Promise):

‘On my honor I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country

and to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;

To keep myself

physically strong,

mentally awake,

and morally straight.’

Long Course - Ages 14 and up. Younger with Race Director permission after conferring with parents or guardians.

Swim 400 yards

Bike 6.5 miles (off road)

Run 3.1 miles (off road)

Start - 9:00 a.m.

Short Course - Ages 7-13

Swim 100 yards

Bike 1.3 miles (off road)

Run .3 miles (off road)

Start - immediately after last long course athlete is out of the water-approximately 9:20.

Results are now posted.

I want to thank all our athletes who braved cool temperatures, slippery and sloppy conditions, and a challenging course, to compete in the first Physically Strong Triathlon. I know we need to make some changes and many are already planned. Please send all your comments and suggestions to me to help with our post race review process and planning for 2010.

Special thanks to our dozens of great volunteers who made sure this event will be a special memory for all who were there for years to come!

Thank You! Jim Mishler