Annapolis Rocks out to the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon

The Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series made its second stop of the tour in Annapolis this past weekend. Over 1,400 athletes came out to swim, bike and run amongst the scenic backdrop of Annapolis. Other unique features in the race include: rock bands playing at different stretches along the course, red carpet finish, hot breakfast, tech tee and swag bag and a two day health and fitness expo.   Awards were given for competitors that finished in the top three of their age group, which ranged from 16-19 to 70-74 for both male and female participants. In addition, there was a Specialty division and Relay division for teams.

Weekend Events at a Glance

This weekend proves to be an exciting one in the state of Maryland. Not only are there a plethora of events going on throughout the state (see list below) but the International Canoe Federation has traveled across the pond for a technical site visit out at ASCI in Garrett County for the 2014 Canoe Slalom World Championships. Fearless leader Terry will be on site helping to guide the visit and ensure Maryland is ready for Worlds in 2014!!!  Terry will provide us with insights on the visit and the ICF’s feedback on ASCI early next week, so be sure to check back!!

Check out these upcoming events in your area:

• NCAA DI Women’s Lacrosse Championship- 1st Round (Loyola)
• Poolesville Road Race
• Leonardtown Criterium
• Tri-Rock Annapolis
• NCAA DI Men’s Lacrosse Championships- 1st Round (Johns Hopkins)
• NCAA DI Women’s Lax Championships-1st Round (University of Maryland)
• NCAA DIII Men’s Lacrosse Championship 2nd Round (Stevenson)
• NCAA DIII Men’s Lacrosse Championship 2nd Round (Salisbury)
• NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Championship Round 2 (Salisbury)

So get out there and enjoy all the great sporting events happening around Maryland this weekend!

For more information on each event as well as other events in the area visit: www.marylandsports.us/events

Ready to Try Tri? Rock Annapolis in May

The TriRock Triathlon Series will drop anchor in Annapolis this May 14th for a sprint event where athletes swim Spa Creek along the seawall, pedal over the Naval Academy bridge, and run through the Historic District past the State House to the City Dock.

A “sprint” is an entry level course in the grueling world of triathlon, with a 500 meter swim, 12 mile bike and 3.1 mile run being far less daunting that a standard tri or the elite “Ironman” version. 

The National TriRock Series, which made its debut in 2010, fuses the arena of sports with music and entertainment.  Based on their success last year, the TriRock Series, an outgrowth of the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Series, added Annapolis and Gettysburg to their tri tour for their heritage appeal.

As the title suggests, there will be music along the routes, and a concert (complete with red carpet) at the Market House finish.

Despite the highly competitive nature of triathlon meets, the community is warm and welcoming.  Annapolis has a very active Triathlon Club, which is excited about this event and supportive to the point of offering a free 10 week training plan to their members to get them in shape for it.

This race, which is expected to attract 1,000 participants and at least 2,000 more spectators and supporters, comes at a good time for Annapolis.  It falls right after lacrosse season, shortly before Commissionning Week, and (most importantly)

ON A SATURDAY, NOT SUNDAY !!!!

(For those of you who wonder why this is important, Google “2007 Annapolis Triathlon”)

This looks like a winning formula for the promoters, athletes, and business community who benefit from the out of town visitors.  It is styled to have minimal impact on residents and visitors because road closures are confined to single lanes, and the race takes place before most folks are moving on Saturday morning.

We’re excited that Annapolis will again be hosting a Triathlon.  Our state capital is a beautiful, historic venue and charming place to visit (and spend money.)