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Rookies ready for final Enticer
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Posted on Jan 03 2005
Following the success of the second Enticer Triathlon in Marpi last month, the Northern Marianas Islands Triathlon Federation is offering the third abbreviated race in its series aimed at getting people hooked on a healthier lifestyle provided for by the multi-sport activity.
The NMITF will not be going at it alone next week, as this time Duty Free Shoppers is a co-sponsor for the DFS Galleria Sprint Race on Saturday, Jan. 15, at Pau Pau Beach. Competitors from the previous races will be increasing their distances to their longest yet, as the Enticer lengths are stretched to the 600-meter swim, 15-kilometer bike, and 4K run of the sprint distance.
There’s no telling what the new triathletes will do with their new found talents, but this month brings the Marianas Visitors Authority Half Marathon and 10K race at the American Memorial Park on Saturday, Jan. 22, and the following month holds the Olympic-distance Tinian Triathlon on Saturday, Feb. 19.
There is an additional option available for those favoring the run or swim portions of the course, as teams have been permitted and encouraged throughout the series.
NMITF officials specifically put together the beginners’ series to prepare newcomers to tackle the Tinian Triathlon. When the triathlon across the channel comes to a close, they will award a free entry to Tagaman Triathlon in April to the most promising rookie of the series.
Registration for the enticer triathlon will begin at 3:15pm at the parking lot of Pau Pau Beach, followed by a 4:15pm go-time. Immediately after the race, the organizers will host a potluck dinner at the pavilion on the beach.
It is mandatory that all riders wear protective helmets, and it is recommended that racers plan on arriving at least an half-hour prior to the start of the race in order to set up their bikes, gear, and have a small warm-up.
The cost to enter is $5 for NMITF members and $10 for non-members. The annual fee to become a member of the NMITF is $25.
Interested racers may pre-register by submitting their intentions to race director Sue Knecht via email at sueknecht1@yahoo.com.
