A few people have asked what does it mean.. this Trakkers thing?
It means a couple of things.
1. Team mates: I get to be part of an amazing team of athletes! We come from all kinds of backgrounds and locations. We're bloggers, we're triathletes, we're whitty, funny and talented and are quickly becoming friends. Since we got the news the emails have been a flyin'. Plans are being made and we're already playing the games that teammates play. It's great fun already. (I have linked to each and every teammates blog on the right side bar so you can check out these crazy freaks, er, rockin' athletes.)
2. Sponsors: We will be supported by some amazing sponsors. So far we are on board with Kestrel Bikes, Avia Shoes (the official footwear sponsor of the USAT) and SBR (triswim, triglide, foggle). This is all new to me and I find it to be simply amazing. I'm honored to be able to represent great brands. Carole (aka Mama Bear-totally saying I know her... cause yea, I'm cool. I KNOW her. Totally. No, really I do.) along w/ Teammate Michael Lovato (yea I'm totally going to pretend I KNOW him.. cause really I don't) are kicking butt on other great sponsors.
3. Rev3. Check out my 2011 race schedule. I'm all up on the Rev3 Series. We are in cahoots w/ Rev3 and we are PROUD to be representing them as a race brand. You wanna have a high end triathlon experience? Pony up to a Rev3 start line and see what all the talk is about!
This is an amazing opportunity I have been offered and I am humbled by my teammates. They are amazing and supportive and I don't take the chance to be part of the team lightly. I plan to represent them (and our sponsors) to the best of my ability.
So come along for the ride. I promise it's going to be wild and crazy with a lot of highs, lows and A LOT OF FIRSTS!!!! FIRST HALF (I can't DNF all of them can I) and maybe (probably) first FULL at Cedar Point! (there's my big secret. I told myself that if I made the team I would do the FULL... well, I don't want to be a liar and really there is no time like the present right!?)
Well stated Laura!
ReplyDeleteAwesome you are doing the full! You made that decision quick! Can't wait to meet all you guys in like real life and stuff ...hehe
It all sounds very cool and very motivating! So Cedar Point THIS year? Wow. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteYes.. this year. It makes me freaking terrified to think about so I keep just focusing on what is in front of me! The marathon.. focus on the marathon. Baby steps. It's all part of the awesomeness... :) Okay I'm getting nauseous just typing about it. moving on.
ReplyDeleteSo cool. I really have to figure out a way to do Quassy now cause all my favorite bloggers and tweeps are doing it!
ReplyDeleteThat is just so awesome! Congrats again!
ReplyDeletei love it, i have read a few bloggers who are on team trakkers and i am so curious how they went about picking folks, b/c it has all levels right ??
ReplyDeletetrifitmom... not sure how they go about doing, but I know it was hard work. Yes we are all 'types'... short course, long course, fast, slow, parents, non-parents, students, working stiffs, stay at home moms... all of the above. That's part of what makes it so damn cool! ;) You considering applying for 2012? Go for it! :) Keep workin that blog girl!
ReplyDeleteCaroline.. come on down/over/up. We'd love to see you!
ReplyDeleteWahoo! Hey. You are doing the full?? COOL! There are going to be a TON of folks at CP. I might try to get there instead of SC, for me it is either/or. That is awesome. Man, how am I going to get to all the races I want to go to?? :)
ReplyDeleteThe coolest part of Team Trakkers is that we race hard but we have a blast, and everyone is welcome to the party. Rev3 is going to be fantastic this year!
ReplyDeletevery cool
ReplyDeleteGreat post Laura!
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