LAS VEGAS-Imagine serving your country, not only have to sacrifice your energy, sweat and time away from your loved ones, but have to sacrifice something that is physically irreplaceable - arms, legs, and your vision. Now imagine competing in swimming at Boulder Beach, riding a bike through the hills of Lakeshore Drive and walk in the beautiful River Mountain Trail, and overcome the stigma placed on those who are physically disabled to become a famous athlete in the world. Athletes Foundation Operation Rebound Program These defects make this a reality...
In recognition of Veterans Day, Lake Mead inaugural Triathlon will take place on Saturday, November 12th at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Boulder City, Nev. This race will benefit CAF Operation Rebound by grants for adaptive sports equipment and competition costs. Through this grant, Medical Military Physical Training Centre (MMCPT) and sports clinics, Operation Rebound provides unparalleled sports opportunities and support for active U.S. military service members, veterans from every branch and first responders who suffered permanent physical injuries.
"We are very pleased and honored that Life Time Fitness chose us as their designated charity event, said Nico Marcolongo, CAF Operation Rebound Program Manager." Veteran we are always looking for new challenges and I think athletics Triathlon Lake Mead will provide them with an unforgettable experience.
Triathlon Lake Mead promises an adventure to competitors of all levels. The event, which is owned and produced by Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM), Healthy Way of Life Company, consisting of three different programs including the sprint distance (750 meter swim, 20-mile bike, 5K run), an international distance (1500 meter swim , 40-mile bike, 10K run) and long course (1.2 mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1 mile run). A distance relay for international and long course and one half marathon participants are also open for registration.
Living Time Fitness will donate a portion of the registration of each individual athlete and 100 percent of registration fees for the two relays directly to the Operation Rebound. Participants and non-participants can make a donation to support the mission by visiting www.lakemeadtri.com.
The initial enrollment period ended 30 September with the current fee ranging from $ 65 to $ 150 for individual participants and $ 250 to $ 500 for relay participation.
Triathlon on Lake Mead
Part of the Time Life portfolio and Endurance Athletic Events, Triathlon held at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Lake Mead in Boulder City, Nev. multi-sport race offers three levels of competition: sprint, international and long course, all consisting of swimming at Boulder Beach, ride a bike through the hills of Lakeshore Drive and walk in the River Mountain Trail. A distance relay for international and long course and one half marathon participants are also open for registration. For more race information, including registration, you can show at lakemeadtri site
About Life Time Fitness, Inc.
As the Healthy Way Life Company, Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM) provides certified professionals, comprehensive business and extraordinary goals that help people positively change their lives every day. The company in a healthy way of life approach enables customers to achieve their health and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest - or find a new passion - both inside and outside the sport of a Life Time distinctive and large, professional fitness, family recreation and spa destination. On August 15, 2011, the Company operated 92 centers under the LIFE TIME FITNESS ® and LIFE TIME brand ATHLETICSM primarily in suburban locations in 21 countries and 26 major markets. Additional information about Life Time centers, programs and services available at www.lifetimefitness.com.
On Disability Athletes Foundation and Operation Rebound
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is a world leader in helping individuals with physical challenges involved - and stay involved - in sport. CAF believes that participation in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourage independence and improve quality of life. Since 1994, more than $ 30 million has been raised and more than 5,000 funding requests have been met. In addition, the CAF has a long history of supporting military service members wounded and first responders through Operation Rebound ®, a program that provides unparalleled sports opportunities and support for active U.S. military service members and veterans of any branch - as well as first responders - who has suffered permanent physical injury. Whether it's a grant for $ 2,500 hand cycle, helping to bear the carbon fiber running legs are not insured, or adjust the enthusiastic encouragement from a mentor who has triumphed over a similar challenge, CAF's mission is clear: give those with a desire to live active, athletic lifestyles every opportunity to compete in the sport they love.
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