MiracleKids Triathlon

The Big Race: Lake Ann MiracleKids Tri

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:22:15 +0000

The summer is slowing down, but the Lake Ann MiracleKids Triathlon is speeding up! With less than a week away, there are a few things all the racers and parents should remember:

Parking is located throughout the park, but the park roads will be closed when the race begins and will remained closed until the race concludes. If you plan to leave before 10:30 a.m., park on W. 78th street in the Eck parking lot east of the park entrance.

The race village will be housed at the park pavillion. There, racers can check-in, received their race bags and turn in pledges. After check-in, racers can make their way to the T-zone where they’ll be marked with the name of a Mitch’s All Star.

Racers should practice starting and stopping on hills, as well as turning. And, parents should be comfortable shoes. There is a lot of ground to cover if you’re planning on watching your young triathletes!

MiracleKids Surpass $100,000 Milestone on-line

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:55:21 +0000

For the first time ever, participants in the MiracleKids Triathlon have raised over $100,000 in on-line donations for the Miracles of Mitch Foundation. There is still time to use our fast system for creating a page and/or making a donation to support a kid at www.firstgiving.com/miraclesofmitch.

Thanks.

Be on “The Box”

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:22:36 +0000

The MiracleKids Triathlon is excited to announce that ALL 2010 Mitchie Hall of Fame winners will receive a box of Wheaties from General Mills. It won’t be just any old box of Wheaties. It will have you on the Box. All you need to do is raise $1000 or more. Siblings will share the box cover.

Registration Closes

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:58:55 +0000

We have reached our maximum field size and were forced to close registration early. It’s unfortunate that a lot of kids who still want to race will be left out, but our first priority is a safe race. There

’s always next year.

Don’t Miss Out on a Record Turnout

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:20:54 +0000

With registration numbers quickly approaching 900, there are less than 50 spots remaining for the Lake Ann Race. Don’t wait ’til race day to sign up! Make sure you are a part of the largest MiracleKids Triathlon to-date!

Mitch’s All Stars Need You

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:22:45 +0000

Every year, hundreds of Minnesota kids battle cancer and are too sick to race. At the Miracles of Mitch Foundation, we call these brave kids, Mitch’s All Stars. On August 21, nearly 1000 kids will do the racing for them at the MiracleKids Triathlon.

Upon entering the race, we’ll mail the 2010

Race Kit with all the information you need to be ready for race day. It includes a trading card (like this one of DJ) with the Mitch’s All Star you’ll be racing in spirit for.

Then on race day, we’ll mark this All Star’s name on the back of your left leg to give you all the inspiration you need to go the distnace. Most families also raise pledges for the Miracles of Mitch. The triathlon is our most important fund raiser of the year. Pledges raised at the triathlon allow us to help hundreds of Mitch’s All Star kids and families through this very difficult time in their lives. It also makes doing the race more rewarding.

Racing for yourself – Fabulous.

Racing for someone else too – Priceless

Countdown to Chanhassen Race

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:44:30 +0000

The Big Race is coming soon. We expect record numbers of participants and may have to - for the first time – close registrations for the race. If you don’t want to miss out, sign-up today by clicking Registration.

Records Set at Lake Nokomis

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:51:50 +0000

We had our biggest Lake Nokomis race ever on July 17th as nearly 500 kids started. More importantly, 100% of the kids finished despite the intense heat and humidty.

Nokomis Fund Raisers Amazing – Challenge Chan Racers

We recognized 10 new Mitchie Hall of Fame members as MiracleKids raised $40,000 in off-line pledges and over $50,000 in on-line pledges. The Nokomis racers set a very high standard for kids raising pledges for the Chanhassen race. It will be fun to see if Chan participants can top Nokomis racers in both categories of fundraising and number of finishers.

Weather Alert

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:42:08 +0000

We’re going to race, rain or shine! The only thing that will stop us is lightning. But, there are a few things to keep in mind given the forecast for race weekend.

Starting now until Friday, drink extra water. The temperature is supposed to be in the nineties with high humidity. Drinking lots of water prior to the race will help you stay hydrated and allow you to race at your highest potential. Also, avoid pop and other sweet drinks. They will dehydrate you and make the race more difficult.

On race-day, make sure you eat a light breakfast, sip on water and pace yourself at the race. There are three parts of the race, so make sure you can race your best during all three. You should always feel good during the race and pacing allows you to finish strong.

Lastly, make sure you drink lots of water after the race too! Best of luck – you got this!

Get Ready to Race!

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:30:45 +0000

The Lake Nokomis MiracleKids Triathlon is only 4 days away! There are a few things to remember when you are heading to the race. First, race headquarters are near the main beach on the north side of the lake. This is where you’ll check-in, pick up the raceday goody bag, and turn in all of your pledges.

Second, head over to the T-zone to receive your body marking. This is the name of the Mitch’s All Star you’ll be racing for. Then, get ready for a great race!

Make sure you remember your race gear, including your swim trunks, your bicycle and a good pair of running shoes! Forgeting a pair of running shoes could ruin a triathlon.

We encourage everyone to come to the swim and transition practice session on Wednesday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m., at Foss Swim Center located at 6545 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie. Bring your swim trunks, shoes and other clothing. After the session, you’ll receive one token that you can use at Prize Central.