Land Rover TriRock Annapolis played host to a sold out field of 1,341 athletes, some competing for a podium finish while others were set out to accomplish personal records or to simply cross the finish line at their first triathlon. All were kept entertained by the electrifying bands along the course and at the finish line, including the headliner rock band of High Voltage jamming out to a full house of participants celebrating their race with an ice cold beer and proudly displaying their medal around their necks.

 Female Open Winners:

1st Place: Bronwen Price, Brighton, MA, 1:06:36
2nd Place: Adrienne Greenough, Durham, NC, 1:08:21
3rd Place: Michelle Faurot, Annapolis, MD, 1:09:11

Male Open Winners:

1st Place: Marc Malott, Baltimore, MD, 57:42:69
2nd Place: Ryan Hardy, N Potomac, MD, 58:07:72
3rd Place: Gregory Wilkinson, Moorestown, NJ, 58:48:96

Congratulations to all the participants! It was a great day for racing and a great race for all.

And a special thank you to the City of Annapolis, all police officers, EMTs, lifeguards, and volunteers who made this race possible.

Read more coverage about the race on the Capital Gazette website.

View more photos on triathlete.com.

1. To avoid injury. Running uses the same muscles in the same movement pattern all the time. It’s no wonder so many runners battle shin splints and knee issues. By incorporating swimming and cycling—both low impact sports—you’ll get in safe, beneficial cross-training that will keep you in the sport for longer.
2. To have options for your unmotivated moments. You know those days when you just don’t feel like lacing up your sneakers another day in a row? Now you have two other sports to choose from.
3. To broaden your social circles. Triathletes tend to think of training as a lifestyle and training partners as simply a group of friends. Between your lane mates in the pool, your fellow cyclists on group rides or your new triathlon club buddies, you can cast a wider net for like-minded athletes. (And hey, if you’re single, triathletes do have quite the reputation for dating one another.)
4. To add new accomplishments to your racing résumé. If you’ve crossed plenty of running race finish lines, it’s time to set new challenges for yourself.
5. To build a better body. Runners have strong legs but typically lack much in the way of an upper body. The shoulder, back and arm strength needed for swimming will give you more of a balanced musculature than your single-sport cohorts.
6. To eat more. Sure you should never “train to eat,” but because you’ll likely be logging more miles than when you were just running, you’ll need a few more calories to keep you going.
7. To boost your mental game. Triathlon forces you to be equally prepared for three different disciplines and comes with a host of challenges—such as open water swimming and running off the bike—that will improve your overall mental prowess as an athlete.
8. To get faster. If you’ve hit a plateau with your running speed, mixing in other sports may be the key to getting to the next level. The intervals and speedwork you’ll do while swimming and biking will fuel your body’s engine.

Labor Day Weekend event to be rebranded as part of Land Rover TriRock Series

Austin, TX – January 5, 2011 – Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced the acquisition of the Austin Triathlon. The event annually attracts more than 2,000 participants and will be rebranded as part of the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series and take place on Labor Day Monday, September 3, 2012.

“This partnership will certainly elevate the national profile for what is already known as one of the best triathlons in the state of Texas,” said race director and co-founder of the event Dan Carroll, who will continued his role as an operating partner with High Five Events. “Austin has long been the hub of triathlon in Texas, as well as one of the triathlon hotspots in the country. With its scenic downtown course under the back drop of the Austin skyline, this is a perfect end of summer event to highlight a Labor Day Weekend get-a-way.”

“We look forward to bringing the Land Rover TriRock Series to the great state of Texas and the city of Austin, which is certainly a popular market for the sport of triathlon,” said Scott Dickey, President of CGI. “Our team couldn’t be more excited to partner with High Five Events and Jack & Adams Bicycles to grow the event as one of the premier triathlons in the nation.”

Austin’s musical multisport mash-up features both Olympic and Sprint Distance triathlons, as well as a relay. Recently named on Outside Magazine’s list of The 15 Best Big City Races in America, the event starts on Auditorium Shores at LadyBird Lake and will include live bands along the swim, bike and run courses, followed by a post-race party and concert.

“Austin is well-known for its music scene and this triathlon has long featured entertainment along the course, so it’s a perfect match with the fun and entertaining atmosphere the TriRock events are branded for,” said Jack Murray, co-founder of the event and owner of Jack & Adam’s Bicycles. “We are excited to work with Competitor Group and their commitment to a great participant experience.”

Created by the organizers of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, the TriRock Series launched in San Diego on September 12, 2010 to a sold-out field of 1,200 triathletes. The unique format features a rocking competition, complete with live bands along the swim, bike and run courses, followed by a post-race party and concert. The series expanded to four markets in 2011, adding events in Annapolis, Seattle and New York. With 2,000 entrants, TriRock San Diego became the largest triathlon in the City of San Diego in its second year.

Each event features a consumer expo prior to and during the event, with unique divisions, including Military, Athena & Clydesdale and a Beach Cruiser competition in San Diego. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal, technical t-shirt, red carpet finish, post-race breakfast and access to the post-race concert and beer garden. Participants just testing the waters of the triathlon experience can also sign up as a 3-person relay team, taking on either the swim, bike or run component.

2012 Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series Schedule

For more information about the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series, visit TriRockSeries.com.

About High Five Events

High Five Events is a multi-sport event production company based in Austin, TX. Founded in 2006 as a spin-off of Jack & Adam’s Bicycles, High Five Events has grown to produce many of the largest and most acclaimed events in the south midwest. The company prides itself in producing safe, extremely well organized, and incredibly enjoyable events. Additional information can be found at HighFiveEvents.com.

About Jack & Adam’s Bicycles

Located in Austin, Jack & Adam’s Bicycles is a complete triathlon and road cycling store. Founded in 2004, it has been voted Best Triathlon Store in Texas every year since its inception. The store is renowned for its friendly service, incredible product support and community involvement. For more information, visit JackAndAdams.com.

About the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series

Organized by Competitor Group, the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series successfully debuted in San Diego on Sunday, September 12, 2010. Like no other series the industry has to offer, TriRock has put the rock in triathlon, taking the racing experience to the next level. Race courses feature both Olympic and sprint distances with live bands positioned along the course. Each event features a finish line festival with a beer garden, free food, red carpet finish and a post race concert. For more information, please visit TriRockSeries.com or follow @TriRockSeries on Twitter.

• National series returns to four cities; offers sprint and intermediate distance triathlons
• Unique race format features festive atmosphere, live bands on the course, and a finish line concert

San Diego, Calif. (November 29, 2011) – Competitor Group, Inc (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, has announced that the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series of entertainment-themed triathlons will return in 2012 to four nationwide markets, with two new markets to be announced at a later date.

The 2012 series will kick off in the historic naval community of Annapolis, Maryland, before heading to New York, Seattle and San Diego. Skilled endurance athletes and aspiring triathletes alike can compete, with options available for both sprint and intermediate distances. Participants just testing the waters of the triathlon experience can also sign up as a 3-person relay team, taking on either the swim, bike or run component and enjoying the day with friends.

“Triathlon is a challenging sport, but one that should also be enjoyable and inclusive,” said Zach Barnhorst, Operations Manager. “We’re reaching a broader audience of athletes through the Land Rover TriRock Series and hope to continue to grow the event across the country.”

The Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series has introduced a brand new concept to the industry, bringing together entertainment and fitness with live bands playing along the swim, bike and run courses and a post-race party and concert at the finish line. The Series launched in San Diego on September 12, 2010 to a sold-out field of 1,200 triathletes and has since expanded across the country. TriRock San Diego became the largest triathlon in the City of San Diego in its second year, drawing 2,000 entrants.

The sport of triathlon is growing at a rapid rate, driven by a growing focus on health and fitness. More than 2.3 million participants completed an event last year, an increase of 55%, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association.

Created by the organizers of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, The Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series has embraced the influx of newcomers to the sport, with more than 30% of its participants competing in their first triathlon in 2010. Half of the series participants travel to each event from outside the local market and more than two in five finishers are female.

Each event features a consumer expo prior to and during the event, with unique divisions, including Military, Athena & Clydesdale and a Beach Cruiser competition in San Diego. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal, technical t-shirt, red carpet finish, post-race breakfast and access to the post-race concert and beer garden. For more information about the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series, visit TriRockSeries.com.

2012 Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series Schedule

About Land Rover

Land Rover, the British maker of Land Rover and Range Rover sport utility vehicles, is renowned for providing its’ clientele with the most luxurious and capable vehicles in the world. Every Land Rover and Range Rover is equally at home both on and off road, and in any setting; be it in the heart of the city, or traversing the countryside. Today’s Land Rover lineup includes the legendary Defender, LR2 (Freelander 2), LR4 (Discovery 4), Range Rover Sport, Range Rover and Range Rover Evoque. Land Rover designs, engineers, and manufactures all their cars exclusively in the United Kingdom. Land Rover is fully engaged with sustainability initiatives and social concerns with continuous involvement in environmental and community programs.

About Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British car brands that are designed, engineered and manufactured in the United Kingdom. Jaguar Cars Limited, founded in 1922, is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of luxury sedans and sports cars. Since 1948, Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that define “breadth of capability” in their segments.

Jaguar manufactures all their cars exclusively in the United Kingdom, at the Castle Bromwich manufacturing plant in the British Midlands. Land Rover and Range Rover models are all built at the Solihull plant and Halewood plant in Liverpool. Land Rover exports to 169 countries and Jaguar exports to 63 countries, with global sales for both brands exceeding 240,000 vehicles annually. The Jaguar Land Rover business employs 16,000 people in United Kingdom, including 3,500 engineers at two product development centers.

Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has offices across the USA and Canada and is represented by more than 330 retail outlets.

• Automotive leader signs multi-year deal as Official Automotive Partner
• National series of sprint and Olympic distance triathlons expands to 6 markets in 2012
• Entertainment themed events feature relays, live bands and a finish line concert

San Diego, Calif. (November 23, 2011) – Competitor Group, Inc (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, today announced that Land Rover North America will become the title sponsor of the TriRock Triathlon Series. Land Rover Select Certified Pre-Owned will also become the official automotive partner of the rock-themed triathlon series, which will expand from four events to a national schedule of six Olympic and sprint distance triathlons in 2012.

“Land Rover is excited to begin our sponsorship of the TriRock Triathlon Series and believe it will be a great opportunity to showcase our new Land Rover Select Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Warranty Program with a growing base of triathletes,” said Michael Ashton, National Remarketing Manager, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. “The sport of triathlon is a growing sport that we feel connects well with our Land Rover brand values. We look forward to working with the Competitor Group to show current and new triathletes across the country how owning a Land Rover Select CPO fits perfectly with their adventurous lifestyle.”

Created by the organizers of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, the TriRock Series launched in San Diego on September 12, 2010 to a sold-out field of 1,200 triathletes. The series expanded to four markets in 2011, adding events in Annapolis, Seattle and New York. With 2,000 entrants, TriRock San Diego became the largest triathlon in the City of San Diego in its second year.

“We are delighted to partner with a premium brand such as Land Rover, who is excited to help us take the TriRock Series to even higher levels of popularity as we continue to expand,” said Scott Dickey, President of CGI. “The Land Rover brand has a real passion for triathlon and living the active lifestyle, which will benefit not only our participants, but the entire multisport industry.”

The sport of triathlon is one of the fastest growing in the U.S. with nearly 2.3 million participants completing an event last year, a 55% increase over the year before, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. Almost 30% of TriRock participants were first time triathletes in 2010, with another 25% having only competed one or two previous triathlons. Half of the series participants travel to each event from outside the local market and more than two in five finishers are female.

Unlike any other triathlon experience that the industry has to offer, the events have a fun and entertaining atmosphere, which is ideal for the beginner triathlete looking to get more experience as well as the seasoned athlete looking to test their speed in a short course race. The unique format features a rocking competition, complete with live bands along the swim, bike and run courses, followed by a post-race party and concert.

Both Olympic and sprint distances are offered across the series. Each event features a consumer expo prior to and during the event, with unique divisions, including Military, Athena & Clydesdale and a Beach Cruiser competition in San Diego. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal, technical t-shirt, red carpet finish, post-race breakfast and access to the post-race concert and beer garden. Participants just testing the waters of the triathlon experience can also sign up as a 3-person relay team, taking on either the swim, bike or run component.

For more information about the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series, visit TriRockSeries.com.

About Land Rover

Land Rover, the British maker of Land Rover and Range Rover sport utility vehicles, is renowned for providing its’ clientele with the most luxurious and capable vehicles in the world. Every Land Rover and Range Rover is equally at home both on and off road, and in any setting; be it in the heart of the city, or traversing the countryside. Today’s Land Rover lineup includes the legendary Defender, LR2 (Freelander 2), LR4 (Discovery 4), Range Rover Sport, Range Rover and Range Rover Evoque. Land Rover designs, engineers, and manufactures all their cars exclusively in the United Kingdom. Land Rover is fully engaged with sustainability initiatives and social concerns with continuous involvement in environmental and community programs.

About Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British car brands that are designed, engineered and manufactured in the United Kingdom. Jaguar Cars Limited, founded in 1922, is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of luxury sedans and sports cars. Since 1948, Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that define “breadth of capability” in their segments.

Jaguar manufactures all their cars exclusively in the United Kingdom, at the Castle Bromwich manufacturing plant in the British Midlands. Land Rover and Range Rover models are all built at the Solihull plant and Halewood plant in Liverpool. Land Rover exports to 169 countries and Jaguar exports to 63 countries, with global sales for both brands exceeding 240,000 vehicles annually. The Jaguar Land Rover business employs 16,000 people in United Kingdom, including 3,500 engineers at two product development centers.

Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has offices across the USA and Canada and is represented by more than 330 retail outlets.

The 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center will be commemorated on 9/11/11 with a team of service men and women participating at TriRock San Diego. The team, lead by Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, representing the Marine Corps, will be racing to honor the memories of fallen heroes. San Diego participants can look forward to many other tributes honoring our nation’s heroes and remembering loved ones lost on September 11th.

EXPO CLINIC SCHEDULE
9/10/11

11:30 – 11:50  “Blinding us with (running) science”
The science behind the shoes…
brought you by BIOM

11:55 – 12:15  “Stroke it to the left, stroke it to the right”
The art of stripping… off a wetsuit!

12:20 -12:40  “Tune it Up!”
Impress your bike shop with your newfound knowledge…

12:45 – 1:05    “5k-10k – give me a banana!”
Just “Tri”ing it out? Have no fear you’re answers are here…
brought to you by the UCSD medical team

1:10 – 1:30      Cliff notes
Everything you need to know… and then some.

1:35 – 1:55      “Blinding us with (running) science”
The science behind the shoes…
brought to you by BIOM

2:00 – 2:20      “Stroke it to the left, stroke it to the right”
The art of stripping… off a wetsuit!

2:25 – 2:45      “Tune it Up!”
Impress your bike shop with your newfound knowledge…

2:50 – 3:10      “They try and make me go to rehab…”
Physical therapy. We all need a little therapy in our lives.
brought to you by the UCSD medical team

3:15 – 3:35      Cliff notes
Everything you need to know… and then some!

Arthritis doesn’t have to mean the end of your active lifestyle.  In fact, most medical and research groups recommend regular physical activity as the cornerstone of treatment for osteoarthritis and to protect overall health.  However, the type of training mileage that many triathletes put on their bodies can overwhelm the body’s adaptive responses.  When conservative management of arthritis (pain medications, ice, bracing, etc.) no longer works, joint replacement can mean a whole new lease on life.

UC San Diego joint team surgeons offer a full range of the latest minimally invasive approaches to joint replacement, using techniques and materials that last longer and result in better outcomes.

Francis Gonzales, MD, has expertise in muscle-sparing, full and partial knee replacement and the innovative anterior approach hip replacement, leading to a shorter recovery time. Scott Ball, MD, specializes in hip resurfacing, a bone-sparing approach for younger, active individuals with healthy bone.  This procedure allows patients to return their preferred activities, even high-level activities, such as surfing, skiing, tennis, basketball and running.

Let the specialists at the UC San Diego Health System Joint & Cartilage Center help you choose the treatment that’s best for you and keep you out on the road or in the water doing what you love.

Learn more about our joint specialists at sportsmedicine.ucsd.edu