KELOWNA APPLE TRIATHLON

The 2011 Apple is a qualifier for the World Championships in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2012. There are 10 spots available per age group for the World Championships.

If it fits into your itinerary you should drop by and support the athletes. It's a two day event that features athletes of all abilities from kids to world class triathletes.

You may even get to see the next budding star on the Canadian triathlon scene.

It's a great opportunity to view and support one of the fastest growing mainstream sports in the world. People love triathlon because it's for "everyone".

It's been a pleasure over the years to have an Ironstruck booth at this great event.

It's been an opportunity to meet some amazing, talented people and to watch budding triathletes at the grass roots level as well as some of the best, like Simon Whitfield.

This is what Simon has to say about the Apple Triathlon:

"The Apple Triathlon was my first Olympic distance race back in 1992. It remains to this day one of my favorites: held in a wonderful city, with great people, stunning scenery and with the generous support of the city, the people of Kelowna and the incredible volunteers.

The National Team along with triathletes from all across Canada can't wait to get to Kelowna, enjoy the sunshine,and be part of one of the best organized triathlons in the country.

Although there will be many gifted athletes in Kelowna, anyone can take part in triathlon and have fun while learning new skills.

Triathlon is helping many people realize that being fit can be fun and a way of life.

It seems that no matter where I go I meet people who have taken part in the Kelowna Apple Triathlon. For many of those people the Apple was their very first triathlon and they have very fond memories of the day they crossed the finish line.

It is an especially good venue for kids to learn more about the sport and have a great time doing it.

As creator of Ironstruck, I am a firm believer in triathlon for kids and strongly support any event like the Kelowna Triathlon weekend that encourages kids to pursue a healthy lifestyle while having fun.

I am hoping once again to be in Kelowna in August of 2011 doing book signings at their outdoor expo.

It's always a bit of a struggle to juggle my job with the Summer race expos I would love to do. Of course the Kelowna Apple is followed by Ironman Canada the following weekend which is another race I attend.

Fortunately for the past four years I've found a way to make it to the Kelowna Apple Triathlon and Ironman Canada the following week.

I'd hate to miss these two great events that have become so well known in Canada and around the world.

Drop by and say hello if you plan on being at the Apple Triathlon and see my Ironstruck banner there.

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