Monthly Archives: December 2010

2011, A Multisport Odyssey

Can you even believe that we are about to start 2011?  2010 was a big year for RTB, with over 1000 podium spots and 1,000,000 million pounds lost (numbers may be smaller than they appear). Just wanted to let you know how proud and excited I am to be a part of your multisport lives….

Holiday Run Sets

Ed Clarke, our 25 year veteran to multisport, offers his favorite treadmill workouts for your winter enjoyment (?) especially targeted to the Distance athletes of 2011. Holiday Run Sets

Kent Easthill Physical Therapy

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Gold Level Sponsor Kent Easthill Physical Therapy is owned and operated by George and Patti Anderson, who are also RTB team members.  George has provided PT services to team members since RTB began and has been a valuable resource to us for injury treatment and prevention. Kent Easthill Physical Therapy sponsors the RTB program:   TFB…

Hope Heart Institute

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The mission of the Hope Heart Institute is serving humanity through cardiovascular research and education. They are dedicated to preventing and treating heart and blood vessel disease, and to improving the physical, emotional and spiritual quality of life for all at risk of - or afflicted with - cardiovascular disease. The Hope’s research remains at the forefront…

Friday Night Swim Race

When:  June 17, 2011 Where: Lake Meridian Park, Kent, WA Distances:  2.4 miles, 1.2 miles, .5 mile

Lake Meridian Triathlon and Duathlon

When:  August 28, 2011 Where: Lake Meridian Park, Kent, WA Distances:  Olympic Tri:  1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run Sprint Tri:   ½ mile swim, 15.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run Back for year 2, the City of Kent’s Lake Meridian Park is the perfect home to the Pacific Northwest’s next great classic triathlon/duathlon.  After the…

XTERRA Black Diamond Triathlon

What:  XTERRA Black Diamond and ½Terra When:  August 7, 2011 Where: Lake Sawyer Open Space, Black Diamond, WA Distances:  XTERRA:  1000m Swim, 15 mile bike, 6.2 mile run Half-TERRA:   500m Swim, 7.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run Ready to give off-road triathlon a go?  Join Raise the Bar for the 4th annual XTERRA Black Diamond…

Summit Plummet Triathlon or Duathlon

The Summit Plummet Triathlon or Duathlon When: July 17th, 2011 Where: Crystal Mountain Summit to Nolte State Park, Enumclaw Distances: 3 mile run, 45 mile bike, 1/4 mile swim OR 1.4 mile run Short on training but long on adventure?  Inviting all downhill enthusiasts to this one-of-a-kind race.  After a ride up Crystal Mountain’s new…

Winter Swimming – Where do you Fit in?

I LOVE to swim.  Really love it.  That wasn’t always the case.  My enjoyment of swimming has increased as I’ve become a stronger swimmer.  I suppose that’s true for a lot of things for anyone…. biking and running  too….and cooking and gardening and anything else for that matter…. No matter what the intent of triathletes…

What’s in Store for 2011

Stay tuned for details on these upcoming changes. The Benefits at RTB will continue to pile up.  Our group of sponsorships on race fees, gear, clothing, & training means that It costs less for  RTB members to participate in multisport than non-team members. There will be only ONE TEAM moving forward next year.  We’ve assimilated…