HFP Racing December News

Posted on December 10, 2013 by hfpman

December is always a month that challenges me with what I should be doing in my training. Usually I’m coming off an A race in November and naturally need a bit of a break from structured training but then it comes time to get the mojo back with some structured training. But what to do in December? My first race is over 6 months away…should I really be training that hard? Is so dark and cold (I know I sound like a wimp). The weather this year has been the biggest obstacle with a real winter hitting us in Ohio shortly after I returned from the family vacation in Miami. After a couple weeks of serious cold weather in December that 80 degree weather in Miami seems a season ago instead of just 4 weeks ago.

To get back to the routine I made my way back to my masters swim group this week for the first time in a month. Wow…with just one month out of the pool my fitness level was down significantly. It was nice to hear the winter training banter among my fellow teammates at the pool…even Ross Hartley flexing his biceps and asking what I thought of his crossfit made guns (they are still tiny Ross ;). I left feeling very inspired and ready to put together my winter training plan…even found myself on the CrossFit Future website. Might need to give that a try.

In this months newsletter check out the latest updates on the nearly sold out American Triple-T, the Helen GA Training Camp and more information on when 2014 registration opens for all HFP events. Hopefully this will serve to motivate you too and get you through the cold dark days of winter.

So here’s to a great winter and training.

Bring it!

Shannon Kurek
aka HFP Man

DECEMBER NEWS AND UPDATES
The American Triple-T continues to be on record pace with just 84 spots left as of December 10th. All on-site lodging at Shawnee Resort & Conference Center is completely sold out with available lodging still available in Portsmouth and nearby Adams County. The 2014 participant list is a who’s who of American Triple-T racing with past champions young and old returning to continue the tradition of very deep fields. Among the returning past champions is Canada’s Richard Pady but this time around Richard’s not going at it alone and we’ll be racing with another TBA fast teammate. This is gonna be fun! Some interesting facts for the 2014 American Triple-T. As of now 23% of the field is from Ohio but most impressively is nearly 10% of the field is representing Canada. There are 25+ states and 3 countries being represented with a participant from Switzerland coming from the furthest distance. Don’t miss out on the fun – REGISTER NOW.

Now is a good time to start planning your 2014 season and we have just the deal to not only get your entire 2014 season planned out BUT also save you significant dollars in the process. On January 1 all registration opens for the entire 2014 season AND anyone registering for any HFP event through January 15th will get a discount of 25% during HFP’s annual Super Sale. Use the code “HFPSUPERSALE2014” when registering online during this time to get your discount.

Looking for a spring training get-a-way to put on your schedule or a carrot to get you out the door this winter? The HFP Helen Georgia Training Camp on March 31 to April 6 may just be the ticket. In the past this camp has been reserved for the hardcore triathlete looking for a huge training block to kickstart their season. However, this year we’ve added another level to the camp that will feature a less intense schedule but still provide a challenge and all the camaraderie that the camp is known for. This less intense camp will be led by the husband and wife team of Chuck & Deb Battaglia. Along with a reduced training schedule will be a group that will be accommodating for the “less intense” triathlete. Register between January 1-15 and use the HFP Super Sale discount code and get 25% off your camp fee.

Last month we teased you about a major announcement coming very soon…we are very close to being able to release the details. HFP Racing will also be making a non-race related announcement in the coming weeks too that we are very excited about that will allow us to take our events to another level through some major technology advancements. Stay tuned for more details. We love surprises 🙂

Here are some new events we announced in October you may not of been aware of:
RACING FOR RECOVERY 45 MILE & 70.3 MILE TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
June 15, 2014
Maumee Bay State Park – Oregon, Ohio
(In junction with Maumee Bay Triathlon & Duathlon)

MOHICAN ENDURANCE FESTIVAL
June 22, 2014
Mohican Lodge & Conference Center – Perrysville, Ohio

Happy Thanksgiving & November update from HFP Racing

Posted on November 27, 2013 by hfpman

Last night we received our first significant snow fall in Granville. Though it’s not officially winter yet (December 21), it sure feels like it now and the snow put Jennifer and I in a good mood as the snow made the landscape a beautiful white. November of course is when we celebrate Thanksgiving and it provides a time to reflect on the blessings God has surrounded us with. Simple things like a warm cozy house are remembered on cold snowy days and healthy strong bodies when enjoying a workout BUT we certainly look at our extended multisport family as one of the biggest blessings. We’re hoping you and your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving 2013.

Sincerely,

Shannon and Jennifer Kurek
HFP Racing

NOVEMBER UPDATES:
The 2013 FIT Family Series awards arrived this week and will be mailed out next week to the top 3 in all the divisions. Wondering if you placed in the top 3? Check out the series ending points here. The Series Champion tri tops FINAL order will be placed on December 1 – please make sure if you’re a “series champion” to send your order to customerservice@hfpracing.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR – HFP’s Annual Super Sale is January 1 to January 15th when registration opens for ALL 2014 events. This annual sale offers our loyal HFP customers 25% off ALL HFP Racing events and provides a great opportunity to get registered for the 2014 at significant savings. More information on this sale will be available in our January Newsletter and on Facebook.

TEAM HFP RACING REGISTRATION DEADLINE – The Team HFP registration deadline for 2014 ends on December 1, 2013. Go Fast Multisport is hosting a 2XU Fit Kit through this weekend at their store in Lebanon, Ohio. Get a chance to try on the 2014 Team HFP uniform before you order it.

AMERICAN TRIPLE-T is on record sell out pace for 2014. We’re now at 80% capacity and it’s not even December! Thanks for much for your continued support of this awesome event. Don’t miss out on the 2014 race by getting registered now for the May 16-18, 2014 event.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON! We have some very big news we’ll be announcing in late December or the first of January. Stay tuned for more details.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You…

Posted on September 30, 2013 by hfpman

I can’t wrap up another season without some huge thanks going out to the folks that make HFP Racing run so smooth, along with mentioning many other folks that make our job/lifestyle so much more enjoyable. God has truly blessed us with an amazingly talented crew.

First off; the incredible HFP Racing staff & team that works so hard with so much passion each & every weekend. The heart and soul of HFP’s race weekend customer service, registration and volunteers…my amazing wife Jennifer (aka super mom). Her attention to detail and ability to articulate race scenarios to the staff and volunteers is unrivaled. This is the lady that USAT Hall of Famer, Jim Curl, called the smartest woman he’s ever worked with during the relaunch of the U.S. Triathlon Series in 1996. I am blessed to have Jennifer as my wife and co-worker.

You can’t pull off 16 race weekends with each weekend hosting up to 8 events without a great operations team that can multi-task to the max!! HFP operations team is one of the best with veterans like Sandy Donald, HFP’s official swim course starter (and occasional race announcer) and John Sachs, HFP’s run course coordinator (along with myself) are cool cucumbers when the heat is on & always wear their many hats with pride.

A great enhancement to our logistics team this year was Jason Sadler, HFP’s new bike course coordinator. Jason single handedly upgraded our bike courses with “OCD” attention to detail and course marking consistency.

I can’t say enough about this next young man, Josh Dwire, who started the year off training HFP’s new timing coordinator. Josh ended up taking on the position himself after it was obvious the new person was not going to make the grade. Josh took our timing to another level when he took over in late June with virtual live timing flowing wirelessly to our timing monitors and managing all this on some pretty “worn” timing equipment. What makes Josh so amazing is his personal story of dedication to HFP and his “other” full time job. Josh would get off at his night shift at a Tool & Die factory in Derry, PA on Friday morning each week and forgo sleep that day so he could drive to the event and adjust to the HFP work schedule. After a hard weekend of timing responsibilities he would again forgo sleep so he could make it back to the start of his work week in Derry, PA on Sunday at 11:00pm. We’re working with Josh to hopefully get him to the Buckeye state for 2014 so he can sleep 7 nights like the rest of us 🙂

And lastly, the official voice of HFP Racing…Rich Fowler. Rich is hands down the most attentive person with regards to reaching out to our racers and finding out “just a little bit more about them” and then announcing it to the world when they cross the finish line. A lot of race announcers want the attention to be on them and for them to be the focal point in the race. Rich is the exact opposite and takes great pride in making YOU the focal point at the finish line. Traveling from his home in Findlay, Ohio to join us nearly every weekend, Rich usually arrives at the 11th hour after getting very little sleep as his priorities are his kids and their long list of activities. But Rich will be the first to tell you that HFP is also part of his extended family and he values you all very much. Read more about Rich’s story here.

There are so many more of you, like Staicey Scholtz or Karen Mueller and her family, the Washburn family, the Phillips family, Dublin Boy Scout Troop 185 and many more that play equally important roles in making HFP Racing run smooth throughout the season….too many to properly acknowledge in this blog post. Please know that we thank you and appreciate you very much.

Someone “really” famous once said “It takes a village”…well I always thought it should be “It takes a team”. Since the inception of our company, HFP Racing has sponsored a team. These are the guys and gals that are amazing stewards of the sport and are a joy to see toeing the starting line each weekend. Founding members, Curt Haywood and Mark Lemmon, not only provide the Team with class but are incredible personalities along with being my dear friends. These are guys that are great sounding boards when HFP is pursuing a new event or looking at new ideas.

Longtime teammates, Todd Ricketts and Ross Hartley, are a real inspiration to see how far they have come in their life and sporting careers (and how FAST they both are). I had the good fortune to travel with them to Milwaukee this year for USAT Triathlon National Championships…one of the best trips of my life.

Then there are the likes of Randy Lehrer, Brian Barker, Don Cain, John Menzies, Roy Youngman, Fred Strong, Michael Boone, Michael Willetts, Ed Wheeler, Jimmy Little and Ray Schoomer (just to mention a few…there are many more) who are true gentlemen and statesman for the sport of multisport. Along with these gentlemen are some amazing ladies like Deb Wheeler, Holly Fiora, Georgetta Schoomer (battled breast cancer this year and became a SURVIVOR!!), Cheryl Chaney & Deanna Kiesel that represent HFP with pride and class at every race.

A great crop of new teammates brought in some much needed new blood to the team in 2013. Guys like Craig Richardson, Neil Erst, Casey Kist, Paul Gigliotti, Dr. Thomas Carter added some great personality to the team. Thank you all for being part of Team HFP!

The HFP Racing season closed with a record turnout of nearly 700 participants at the September 29 Deer Creek Fall Challenge. It was quite obvious that there was a feeling of gratitude in the air for getting one more chance to race before the 2013 season ended. It was magnified by the near perfect weather conditions on race day which lead to many personal PR’s and course records in almost every race distance. With the mini distance featured for the first time at the Deer Creek Fall Challenge, standards were set by Andrew Puckett (44:15) and Jackie Pfeiffer (4(03) in the triathlon and Matt Miller (1:00:32) and Haven Lochow (1:07:36) in the duathlon. Haven is just 13 years old and a daughter of our long time athletes, Steve and Amy Lochow!

In the sprint race, course records fell with Ross Hartley (1:01:35) and Kat Briggs (1:12:34) winning the triathlon. In the sprint duathlon, Evan Bayles (1:11:48) bested the 2012 mark by just 5 seconds.

Fort Wayne’s, Zach Ruble set a new mark in the Olympic Triathlon of 2:02:26 and veteran Robyn Willams (2:23:25) set a new mark for the ladies. In the Olympic Duathlon, Nick Baker used the days best run splits to set a course record of 2:10:44.

In the half iron triathlon, US Pro Tri member, Jim LaMastra put on a clinic and destroyed the course record by nearly 20 minutes in 4:08:53 to wrap up the weekend of course records.

In closing; in 2013 HFP Racing did a major overhaul of our company brand and company structure. We made every effort to address or upgrade the commitments we made to you back in January. Some of those being:

A gold standard in customer service (check!)
Celebration experience throughout the race (check!)
Awesome post race atmosphere (check!)
Finisher medals at ALL races for ALL participants (check!)
Top notch staffing (specifically for timing, customer service and race day operations) (check!)
The best race results presentation online and at the event, along with making results more interactive on the website. (check!)
Better bike racks.(check!)

AND look forward to even more enhancements in 2014!

We hope and pray for everyone to have a great off-season and look forward to an even more exciting 2014 race season!

Sincerely,

Shannon Kurek, Founder HFP Racing
aka HFP Man

HFP Racing September News

Posted on September 11, 2013 by hfpman

The HFP Racing crew started out September in New Jersey at Irongirl Sandy Hook. What a pleasure to be part of such an awesome event at an incredible venue. Sandy Hook is a national park located on the northernmost tip of New Jersey. The narrow 6 mile peninsula is all national park property and the event is staged at the historic Fort Hancock which has a view of the New York City skyline just a quick 45 minute ferry away. Race morning dawned to a gorgeous sunrise that only can be replicated at an East Coast ocean venue – truly spectacular. With 1500 ladies racing and over 5000 spectators this event is quite an amazing feat to pull off at this venue. However, all went well and the HFP Racing crew was heading back to the Buckeye State by Monday morning getting ready for the FIT Family Series season ending event at Portage Lakes State Park. After the 9 hour drive from New Jersey I was back in the car heading to Portage Lakes State Park the next morning to do a final recon visit on the courses. There was some concern over some recent chip-n-seal on a short portion (1/2mi) of the bike course. This checked out OK during my recon ride on Tuesday and should be a non-issue on race day. We’ll need to sweep a few areas that are holding some loose gravel but the road has packed down nicely over the last week. I also got a chance to run the new run course that features sections of the Portage Lakes trail system. This is an awesome 5k loop course that allows for a shaded and rolling loop course for all distance (mini, sprint & olympic). The Olympic course will do 2-laps of the 5k course. There are exposed roots that will need to be avoided and the HFP crew will be spraying each and every one with orange paint to make sure We already have 700+ registered for this week so don’t miss out and get registered now! Online Registration Closes: September 12, 2013 – 11:59pm EST

More information on the FIT Family Series at Portage Lakes State Park:

EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 14 — Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon*
(Age 10 & under) 100y Swim — 5k Bike — ½mi Run
(Ages 11–14) 200y Swim — 10k Bike — 1mi Run
*Duathlon starts with a ¼mi Run (Age 10 & under) or a ½mi Run (Ages 11–14)

Saturday, September 14 — HFP Course Talk and Preview
(3:30pm–4:30pm) for Sunday courses and races
Sunday, September 15 — Portage Lakes Triathlon & Duathlon
Women’s Only Triathlon: 250y Swim — 7mi Bike — 2mi Run
Mini: 250y Swim (2mi Run) — 7mi Bike — 2mi Run
Sprint: 750m Swim (5k Run) — 22k Bike — 5k Run
Olympic: 1500m Swim (5k Run) — 40k Bike — 10k Run

START TIMES
Saturday
9:00am — Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon (Ages 11–14)
10:10am — Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon (Age 10 & under)
Sunday
7:30am — Women’s Only Triathlon & all Women in Mini Triathlon
7:40am — All Men in Mini Triathlon
7:50am — Sprint Triathlon Waves
7:50am — All Duathletes (Mini, Sprint and Olympic)
8:00am — Olympic Triathlon Waves

RACE PACKET PICK-UP
Portage Lakes State Park Beach Area

Saturday, September 14 from 7:00am–8:45am (Kidz Only)
Saturday, September 14 from 12:00pm–5:00pm
Sunday, September 15 from 6:00am–7:30am

There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY!
[Get registered now!]

The Wells Fargo Advisors Mountaineer Triathlon & Duathlon features a mini, sprint and Olympic distance races on Sunday, September 22. The Olympic race includes a 1500m swim or 5k Run, 36k bike, and 6.2mi run, and the sprint includes a 750m swim or 5k Run, 20k bike, and 5k run. The mini distance event features a 250 meter swim or 2 mile run, followed by a 7 mile bike and finishing with a 2 mile run. NEW FOR 2013 – The WVU Student Challenge. Each event distance will feature a WVU student only division to determine who’s the fittest man & women on the WVU campus. WVU students get a 25% discount by using the code “WVUSTUDENT2013” when registering online.

The City of Morgantown has been rated among the top small cities in the nation, where the spectacular scenery and the fun of a university town come together naturally! Morgantown is excited to host the Wells Fargo Advisors Mountaineer Triathlon & Duathlon and looks forward to showcasing its city to you upon arrival. Prepare yourself for something very special. The red carpet is waiting!
[Get Registered Now]

LAST CHANCE TO RACE IN OHIO!!!
Participants, family, and friends will enjoy the spectator-friendly bike and run courses that are built for serious speed. Don’t miss the last official multisport event of the year on September 29, 2013 — the Deer Creek Fall Challenge. A distance for all ability levels; whether you’re getting ready for a fall half Ironman distance race or looking for a great course for your first triathlon, is the race for you. Deer Creek State Park is located just 20 miles southwest of Columbus off I-71 at the Mount Sterling exit.

Join us in the last weekend of September at the Deer Creek Fall Challenge! End your racing season on a high note at this outstanding athlete-friendly event.

More details on this season ending event:
EVENT SCHEDULE
Sunday, September 29 — Deer Creek Fall Challenge

Mini: 250y Swim (2mi Run) — 7mi Bike — 2mi Run
Sprint: 750m Swim (5k Run) — 20k Bike — 5k Run
Olympic: 1500m Swim (5k Run) — 40k Bike — 10k Run
Half: 1.2mi Swim (5k Run) — 56mi Bike — 13.1mi Run

START TIMES
Sunday

8:30am — Women’s Only Triathlon & all Women in Mini Triathlon
8:40am — All Men in Mini Triathlon
8:50am — Sprint Triathlon Waves
8:50am — All Duathletes (Mini, Sprint, Olympic, Half)
9:00am — Olympic Triathlon Waves
9:15am — Half Triathlon Waves

RACE PACKET PICK-UP
Deer Creek State Park Beach Area

Saturday, September 28 from 12:00pm–5:00pm
Sunday, September 29 from 7:00am–8:30am
There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY!
[Get registered NOW!]

HFP Racing July News

Posted on July 5, 2013 by hfpman

The voice of HFP Racing, Rich Fowler got some great passionate discussion going from his recent blog posted last week. It was such a great response Rich decided to do a follow-up to the article. So…I decided to put them both in our July News for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy!

Men over 40 should not run triathlons
In a recent article published in Bloomberg news (seen here) a researcher presents a very well-constructed case as to why men over the age of 40 should not consider participating in the sport of triathlon. The article cites the obvious strain on an untrained body [READ MORE]

A follow-up to the above blog posting
So it seems we struck a nerve responding to the article about 40 year olds not being triathletes. Remember Brian Lamee of Findlay who credits triathlon with saving his life too? He kindly chimed in to add a new perspective to our little discussion:
“Ok, so after Bloomberg recently published this article it has a bunch of people in the triathlon community outraged and yes, I am one of those people. Considering that triathlon saved my life. First to be fair to the writer of this article before I go completely nuts, please read it so you have some context. [READ MORE]

UPCOMING RACES IN JULY:

Race #3 – (July 13-14) Caesar Creek State Park [GET REGISTERED] The third stop on the FIT Family Series is at the beautiful Caesar Creek State Park. Triathletes will be treated to swim courses in the beautiful Caesar Creek Lake. Duathletes will start off with a fast out and back run within the park. The bike courses are described as rolling on mostly winding country roads surrounding the park. The final run is an out and back run that features a long section across the old dam levy on gravel roads.

Caesar Creek State Park is highlighted by clear blue waters, scattered woodlands, meadows and steep ravines. The 3,741-acre park offers some of the finest outdoor recreation in southwest Ohio including boating, hiking, camping and fishing. [GET REGISTERED]

DON’T MISS OUT OF THIS EXCITING WEEKEND – With over 2000 total participants expected, the Commit To Be Fit Multisport Festival powered by Giant Eagle offers something for the entire family. The festival kicks off Saturday with the Women’s Only Triathlon, followed by the Kids Splash & Dash. Sunday features the sprint & Olympic Triathlon and Duathlon which offers participants a unique point-to-point bike course starting from Alum Creek State Park and finishing in downtown Columbus in the Arena District. [GET REGISTERED]

HFP Racing June News – a little late

Posted on June 25, 2013 by hfpman

The 2013 season is flying by! I can’t believe it’s almost July and I’m just getting around to putting out the June Newsletter – better late than never I guess. This weekend we’re featuring our new Mason Tri-umphiant race in Mason, Ohio with nearly 400 participants for this first year event – lots of them are first timers. A couple weeks later we’ll be at Caesar Creek State Park on July 13-14 for the third stop of the FIT Family Series with over 800 expected for one of HFP’s oldest & most popular events.

I’m super excited to update everyone on our customer service upgrade list that HFP compiled during the off-season to be put into place during the 2013 season – most of the list was based on the feedback from our customers.
-We upgraded the customer service email with a more hands on approach that has myself and Jennifer much more involved in the process (one of the reasons this newsletter is so late is the amount of time we’re working the customer service in-box).
-The finisher medals for ALL participants have been a HUGE hit with everyone.
-We added more visible signage throughout the staging area including clearly marking the 3 distances (Mini, Sprint & Olympic) in unique colors.
-We now have a much larger entry/exit areas into transition that was created by our much larger transition exit/entry inflatables.
-For duathletes; no more wondering where your start line is…you now have a 10 meter wide “START” inflatable dedicated just for your race.
-We’re super excited to have our new bike racks for this weekends Mason Tri-umphiant Triathlon. We were able to fully test them out at Peddlefest in Cincinnati last weekend and they were a big hit. The racks work with kids, triathlon and cruiser bikes. These new racks will give EVERYONE a dedicated space in transition and are built as a one-piece unit that will eliminate the concern for racks falling over or coming apart during the race. The bike racks are rear wheel entry only.
-Our new timing/results trailer has finally arrived and we are working on getting this fully activated so we can utilize the 6 jumbo monitors and message board screen that are installed on it. This should be fully functional by the July 13-14 FIT Family Series event at Caesar Creek State Park.

Upcoming HFP Events:
Be Triumphant on June 30!
Imagine a place where everyone fits in. A place where no one sits on the sidelines. A

place where everyone experiences freedom. Common Ground promises to be the first playground of its kind in the Cincinnati area that will meet the needs of children and adults with all mobility, sensory, sight, hearing and social challenges. The playground will serve as an inspiration to all who visit Warren County, “Ohio’s Largest Playground”. Join the Mason Parks & Recreation Foundation in buildingCommon Ground in Mason by participating in the Mason TRI-Umphant Triathlon on Sunday, June 30.

As Mason’s only outdoor triathlon, the city rolls out the red carpet for its athletes. The event starts with a swim in the Lou Eves Municipal Pool, continues with a bike ride through the streets of Warren County and finishes with a run throughout the beautifully manicured paths of Pine Hill Lakes Park. The unique race format features women’s only, men’s only and kids’ races, allowing the whole family to participate as well as cheer each other on. In addition, you can choose from a duathlon, triathlon or team format or run in the 5K. Start times are 7:30am for the women, 9:00am for the men, 11:00am for kids 11-14, 11:30am for kids 10 & under and 8:00am for the 5K. Whether you are new to the sport or a multisport veteran, the Mason TRI-Umphant Triathlon is a great way to get your feet wet for a great cause. [GET REGISTERED]About the FIT Family Series: Welcome to one of America’s longest running multisport series — the 22nd Annual FIT Family Series presented by Go Fast Multisport. Throughout the summer, the FIT Family Series visits six beautiful venues. Each venue features a Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon on Saturday followed by a Women’s Only Triathlon, a mini, sprint & Olympic distance triathlon and duathlon on Sunday. So whether you’re racing for an overall title or giving multisport racing a try for the first time, the FIT Family Series is for YOU! It’s ALL ABOUT FUN!

HFP Racing May News

Posted on May 14, 2013 by hfpman

It’s already May and this week is American Triple-T & Little Smokies Triathlon week…which means a totally crazy week for the Kurek family and our staff at HFP Racing. Along with getting ready for the American Triple-T we’re also concluding our term as foster parents for 9 lab mix puppies. All will have new happy homes before we leave for Shawnee State Park on Thursday. With a sold out field of 500 participants from over 30 states the 2013 American Triple-T will be one epic race and the weather looks to be cooperating nicely. If you missed out on the 2013 race… mark your calendar for the May 20th at Noon EST when the 2014 American Triple-T registration officially opens. This will also be when you can attempt to secure one of the coveted Shawnee Lodge rooms or cabins during the registration process. We fully expect the room block to be sold out within the first 24 hours. Go to www.AmericanTriple-T.com for more registration information.

HFP Racing is excited to announce a new long term partnership with Go Fast Multisport of Lebanon, Ohio as the official multisport shop of HFP Racing. Bob Duncan’s Go Fast Multisport has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the FIT Family Series through 2015 and is excited about being part of this historical series. Look for Go Fast Multisport at all the HFP Racing events in 2013 including the upcoming American Triple-T, the Great Buckeye Challenge and the Deer Creek Fall Challenge.

The September series championship at Portage Lakes State Park will be referred to as the Go Fast Multisport Championship and the season long points series will be re-named the Go Fast Multisport Chase to the Championship.

About the FIT Family Series: Welcome to one of America’s longest running multisport series — the 22^nd Annual FIT Family Series presented by Go Fast Multisport. Throughout the summer, the FIT Family Series visits six beautiful venues. Each venue features a Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon on Saturday followed by a Women’s Only Triathlon, a mini, sprint & Olympic distance triathlon and duathlon on Sunday. So whether you’re racing for an overall title or giving multisport racing a try for the first time, the FIT Family Series is for YOU! It’s ALL ABOUT FUN!

RACE #1 (June 1-2) – Deer Creek State Park: [GET REGISTERED] Located in the heart of Ohio’s agricultural country, Deer Creek State Park is one of central Ohio’s vacation showplaces. A collage of meadows and woodlands surround the scenic reservoir. This 2,337-acre resort park features a modern lodge, cottages, campground, golf course, swimming beach and boating for outdoor enthusiasts.

This venue offers courses that are mostly flat and fast with some rolling hills on the bike. Triathletes will be swimming along the beach in Deer Creek Lake. Duathlete’s opening run is out and back featuring a run across the Deer Creek dam levy. So, don’t forget your cross country legs. The bike courses are on mostly local country roads. The races finish with an out and back run that crosses the Deer Creek dam levy and heads onto a local country road. The run course is almost completely flat but does require extra effort when crossing the grass-covered levy. This race is a perfect “first race of the season” to get you ready for an exciting season of racing.

Race #2 (June 15-16) – Maumee Bay State Park: [GET REGISTERED]

Maumee Bay State Park offers 1,336 acres of not only the finest of recreational facilities in the Midwest, but also a unique natural environment created by the convergence of the land and Lake Erie.

The lodge, cottages and golf course are nestled among the scenic meadows, wet woods and lush marshes teeming with wildlife. The balance of recreational facilities with the natural world gives visitors a diverse experience in a coastal environment.

The second stop on the FIT Family Series is the beautiful Maumee Bay State Park. This beautiful park comes equipped with a modern resort and golf course. Triathletes will be treated to a swim in a small man-made lake adjacent to Maumee Bay. Duathletes will open up with an out around the man-made lake that provides spectators excellent viewing of the entire race as it unfolds. The bike courses are loop courses on very flat country roads surrounding the park. The final runs are around the man-made lake giving participants spectacular views of Maumee Bay.

Be Triumphant on June 30!

Imagine a place where everyone fits in. A place where no one sits on the sidelines. A

Are you a beginner triathlete looking for direction and guidance in a non-intimidating environment? Look no further than Kim Clark’s “Triathlon training for the beginner triathlete“. Kim offers clinics, online coaching and personal training geared towards the beginner triathlete… literally wanting to get their feet wet for the first time.

Upcoming clinics:
Tuesday, May 21 – Dublin, Ohio
Saturday, June 1 – Naverre, Ohio

Kim is also helping with the Granville Bike Swap benefitting Pelotonia this Saturday, May 18th in Granville, Ohio.

This just in from Elyse Jarard from Venus for Her; We are planning a Ladies Only Triathlon Training REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! We’ve just started up for our best summer yet and we want YOU to be a part of it! Our program specializes in beginner and intermediate triathlon training for women in the Cincinnati area. We are also offering KIDS Triathlon Training specifically to get ready for the Family Fit Series and other kids events in our area. read more…

Are you a coach or someone putting together a clinic or other training event? We’d love to know about so we can help you promote it and help you grow the sport one person at a time. Send any details to Shannon at shannon.kurek@hfpracing.com.

HFP Racing April News

Posted on April 16, 2013 by hfpman

It’s hard to be too excited about HFP’s upcoming race this weekend at Miami University in light of the bombing at the Boston Marathon. As someone that looked up to David McGillivray (Boston Marathon’s race director) for my entire career, it breaks my heart to think of the overwhelming amount of emotion he must be facing as he attempts to bring some finality to this event. I can’t even imagine what his team is going through and can only pray for God’s hand of courage be with them all during this most challenging time. Our deepest and sincere sympathy goes out to all the victims and their families. Please join us as we pray for them all.

Some of the members of Team Red, White & Blue that were racing at the Boston Marathon jumped in to serve as First Responders and showed tremendous courage in helping the victims of the bombing. We just can’t thank our Veterans enough – please visit their website and support them in anyway you can. Several of the their teammates will be joining us this Saturday’s at the MUSF Triathlon and will be proudly flying the Red, White & Blue during the race. Their team will be handing out hand held American Flags before the race. Look for them at the transition and registration areas.

With all this said, we are racing Saturday.

GET READY TO RACE!

HFP University Series to kicked off last weekend at Ashland University. – Next up is the exciting Miami University Student Foundation Triathlon on Saturday, April 20. This annual triathlon tests contestants in three areas of physical skill: swimming, biking, and running. Join us on April 20, 2013 at 7:00am for our 8th annual Triathlon on the campus of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. The race features a distance short enough for that early-season race. Take on the course alone or team up with friends as a 3-person team. A sprint triathlon is perfect for your first triathlon or just another notch on your fuel belt. All proceeds benefit student scholarships at Miami University. [GET REGISTERED]

The final event of the series is the O’Bleness Health System Race for a Reason on Saturday, April 27. The O’Bleness Health System is teaming up with the Ohio University Sports Administration Program and Athletes in Action to host the 2^nd annual O’Bleness Health System Race For a Reason on April 27^th. With the goal of raising $50,000 for charities and organizations and hosting over 800 participants, the O’Bleness Health System Race for a Reason is becoming the largest charity-based race event Athens has ever seen. [GET REGISTERED]

The O’Bleness Health System Race for a Reason offers four distinct events:

5K Run: A traditional 5K run that will start on the 50-yard line of Peden Stadium and finish at Tailgreat Park. [GET REGISTERED]

Mud Run: A non-traditional run, and the first in Athens, that starts on the 50-yard line of Peden Stadium and heads up to and through the Army ROTC Challenge course at the Ridges, through mud pits and obstacles, before heading down to a slip-n-slide finish line at Tailgreat Park. [GET REGISTERED]

Athletes in Action Triathlon & Duathlon: A short sprint format (500 meter Swim/5k run, 15 mile Bike, 5K Run) that begins at the Ohio University Aquatic Center, heading out of town on a challenging bike course before returning to campus to complete a 5K run and finish at Tailgreat Park. Participants can choose to race alone, or team up with friends, family, or co-workers and enter as a three-person relay. [GET REGISTERED]
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Helen Training Camp Wrap Up – A great time was had by all at the 2013 Helen GA Training Camp. Many lasting memories were created during a near perfect week of weather with even the one rainy day coming on our scheduled run only day. A big thank you to all that attended the camp and a special thanks to Daniel Smith for his great swim workouts and underwater swim videos. For those considering this camp for 2014 mark your calendars for March 30 through April 6. This camp is a great way to jumpstart your training and a chance to push yourself to another level.

HFP Racing March News

Posted on March 13, 2013 by hfpman

I can’t believe I’m writing this on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 while a near blinding snow storm is coming down on Granville, Ohio. Just after finally getting to get outside and enjoy some extended time on my bike this past weekend (and get my first tan lines) Old Man Winter still seems to be hanging around. It does not seem to be stopping folks from thinking about racing or getting signed up for events. All our 2013 events are seeing record early season signups with the American Triple-T already sold out – waiting list spots are available.

If you need some motivation to get signed up and committed to some events, HFP’s 4th Annual Spring Sale is at the end of the month. We’re offering 20% off select events from March 29-March 31 at Midnight. Use the code “HFPSPRINGSALE2013” when registering for the following events:

Little Smokies Triathlon
FIT Family Series
Deer Creek Triathlon & Duathlon
Maumee Bay Triathlon & Duathlon
Mason Tri-umphiant Triathlon & Duathlon
Caesar Creek Triathlon & Duathlon
Armco Triathlon & Duathlon
Commit to be Fit Multisport Festival powered by Giant Eagle
Linwood Triathlon & Duathlon
Portage Lakes Triathlon & Duathlon
Great Buckeye Challenge
Wells Fargo Advisors Triathlon & Duathlon
Ashland University Triathlon
Miami University Student Foundation Triathlon
O’Bleness Race for a Reason (use code “HFPSPRINGSALE2013RR” for this race)
SOMC Tri for your LIFE

HFP’s training camp is on April 1-6 in Helen, GA and has a record number of campers (23) attending this annual spring get-a-way in the White Mountains of Helen, Georgia. For many of us it will be a week to get our MoJo back from the long cold winter and to get some much needed fitness before the race season get’s cranked up the following weekend.

Elyse from Venus Fitness for Her sent me an update on her ladies only triathlon training program. Here are more details:
Ladies Only Triathlon Training REGISTRATION IS OPEN! We are gearing up for our best summer yet and we want YOU to be a part of it! Even though our super early bird special is over, we are still offering a discount for those of you who plan ahead. We specialize in beginner and intermediate triathlon training for women in the Cincinnati area.read more…

In this months newsletter I interview our new timing director, Tony Terentowicz. Though the season has yet to get started Tony has been a huge asset to our focus on taking our timing to the next level. During this brief interview Tony tells us a little about himself and what his plans are for the 2013 race season.

Looking forward to seeing many you soon at our April races.

Get ready to Bring it!
Shannon Kurek
aka HFP Man

GET READY TO RACE!

HFP University Series to kick off HFP Racing 2013 season. – We’re just a few weeks away from getting the 2013 season officially underway with HFP’s University Series which features events at Ashland University, Miami University and Ohio University. We get things at the Ashland University Triathlon on Saturday, April 13. The second annual Ashland University Triathlon will feature a 400 meter serpentine swim in the Ashland University Recreation Center pool, followed by an out and back 20k bike and finishing with a 5k run through the campus. All proceeds benefit student scholarship program for mission trips/religious life at AU. [GET REGISTERED]

Next up is the exciting Miami University Student Foundation Triathlon on Saturday, April 20. This annual triathlon tests contestants in three areas of physical skill: swimming, biking, and running. Join us on April 20, 2013 at 7:00am for our 8th annual Triathlon on the campus of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. The race features a distance short enough for that early-season race. Take on the course alone or team up with friends as a 3-person team. A sprint triathlon is perfect for your first triathlon or just another notch on your fuel belt. All proceeds benefit student scholarships at Miami University. [GET REGISTERED]

The O’Bleness Health System Race for a Reason offers four distinct events:

5K Run: A traditional 5K run that will start on the 50-yard line of Peden Stadium and finish at Tailgreat Park. [GET REGISTERED]

Mud Man Triathlon: New for 2012! Participants who want to step up the challenge of the triathlon now have the option race the Mud Man Triathlon. This event features the normal swim and bike courses but finishes with a challenging 5k on the Mud Run course. Participants may sign up for this event by choosing this division when signing up for the triathlon event. [GET REGISTERED]
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HFP Racing February News

Posted on February 11, 2013 by hfpman

HFP University Series to kick off HFP Racing 2013 season. – We’re just a couple of months away from getting the 2013 season officially underway with HFP’s University Series which features events at Ashland University, Miami University and Ohio University. We get things at the Ashland University Triathlon on Saturday, April 13. The second annual Ashland University Triathlon will feature a 400 meter serpentine swim in the Ashland University Recreation Center pool, followed by an out and back 20k bike and finishing with a 5k run through the campus. All proceeds benefit student scholarship program for mission trips/religious life at AU. [GET REGISTERED]

The O’Bleness Health System Race for a Reason offers four distinct events:

5K Run: A traditional 5K run that will start on the 50-yard line of Peden Stadium and finish at Tailgreat Park. [GET REGISTERED]

American Triple-T powered by Southern Ohio Medical Center has just a dozen spots left for this May 17-19 event. Nearly 500 participants from 40+ states are already registered for this 11th annual event and the 2013 field looks like one of the strongest in the history of the event. Don’t miss this opportunity to race in one of the most unique events in the sport of triathlon. 3-days, 4-triathlons, 140+ miles, 1-epic event. The American Triple-T in Ohio has an almost cult like following that continues to attract athletes from more than 40 states and 5 countries each year. Scheduled for the first weekend before Memorial Day each year the American Triple-T is played out in the majestic Shawnee State Park and Forest located in Portsmouth, Ohio, just 1.5 hours by car from the Columbus, Cincinnati and the Tri State areas. The Shawnee State Park and Forest is known for its spectacular beauty, peaceful bliss and a wide variety of challenging terrain as it is nestled in the southeast corner of Ohio. [GET REGISTERED]

At HFP Racing I’ve always chosen our sponsorship partners very carefully and when it comes to industry sponsors it is very important that the products are good and have passed the HFP Man test. I will never sign on an industry sponsor that is not a product or service that I would not use for my personal racing or training. Infinit Nutrition’s new Napalm energy gel is no different. Before its announcement, Michael Folan (the owner) reached out to me [READ MORE]

HFP’s FIT Family Series adds new kidz tri/du series along with events for the entire family. The FIT Family Series one of America’s longest running multisport series — the 22^nd Annual FIT Family Series (formally known as the HFP Series). Throughout the summer, the FIT Family Series visits six beautiful venues. Each venue features a Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon on Saturday followed by a Women’s Only Triathlon, a mini, sprint & Olympic distance triathlon and duathlon on Sunday. So whether you’re racing for an overall title or giving multisport racing a try for the first time, the FIT Family Series is for YOU! It’s ALL ABOUT FUN! [GET REGISTERED]

Ohio Club Challenge — New for 2013!

The Ohio Club Challenge will award participation and performance* points for all participants representing an Ohio USA Triathlon club. Along with a yearly traveling Ohio Club Challenge Cup that will be presented to the overall club winner, the top three overall performing clubs will be awarded cash prizes of 1^st — $500.00, 2^nd — $400.00, & 3^rd — $300.00 at the Portage Lakes Series Championship in Akron, Ohio. If your USA Triathlon club is NOT on the dropdown list during the registration process please contact shannon.kurek@hfpracing.com to get your club added to this list.

Go Fast Multisport SUPER RIDICULOUS EXTRAVAGANT ANNUAL SALE – Saturday, February 16 Noon to 8:00pm. If you have ANY plans on making a purchase of a bike or other big ticket multisport items (wetsuit, wheels, etc…) then you don’t want to miss this sale. You MUST be in person to get the deals.

Bikes as much as $800 off!!
$2000 for Zipp 808 FC demo wheels!
Wetsuits 30-40% off!
Apparel 20-50% off!
Everything will be on sale…EVERYTHING!

Go Fast Multisport
706 Deerfield Rd
Lebanon, OH 45036
513-934-0600

Giant Eagle Multisport keeps growing and is now 10tv Commit to be Fit Multisport Festival powered by Giant Eagle. The Commit to be Fit Multisport Festival powered by Giant Eagle offers something for the entire family. The festival kicks off Saturday with the Giant Eagle Women’s Only Tri, followed by the new Giant Eagle Kids Splash & Dash. Sunday features the Giant Eagle Triathlon (and now a duathlon option) which offers participants a unique point-to-point Olympic and Sprint distance triathlon, starting from Alum Creek State Park and finishing in downtown Columbus, Ohio in the Arena District. While the triathletes are swimming, hundreds of runners and walkers will be taking on the Giant Eagle 5k/10k Run and the Giant Eagle 2k Fitness Walk in downtown Columbus. [GET REGISTERED]

Join HFP Racing on Wednesday, February 27 at the Endurance Sports Expo at The Athletic Club of Columbus. Join fellow sports enthusiasts in the areas of running, swimming, cycling and triathlons!

When: WEDNESDAY 2/27/13 @ 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: The Athletic Club of Columbus

The Athletic Club of Columbus: 136 E Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215

Help for a fellow athlete is needed – HFP recently got a note on our Facebook page from one of customers that just lost everything in a fire and the only thing she wanted from HFP was a replacement t-shirt and medal from the 2011 Great Buckeye Challenge – her first triathlon. If you have either of those items and would not mind parting with them please send Jennifer Kurek an email to Jennifer.Kurek@hfpracing.com. Thanks in advance.

Dan Wesley at Triformance is offering HFP Racing customers some great deals. Dan has developed some new programs that will directly benefit you. He has developed a “special” coach’s price to help make training more affordable for HFP Racing athletes.

Retul Fit
Each bike fitting session is approximately 2-3 hours. All fittings are satisfaction guaranteed if follow up made within 30 days of original session.
Retail: $299 Your Athletes: $249
Pedal Stroke Clinic
3D Pedal Stroke Analysis with RETUL and computrainer technology.
Retail: $199 Your Athletes: $169
Mechanical
Drive train check up: Retail: $69 Your Athletes: $55
Full Tune Up: Retail: $99 Your Athletes: $85
Cycle Field Testing
1 test: Retail: $75 Your Athletes: $65
4 tests: Retail: $249 Your Athletes: $225
Private Cycle Coach Package Includes:
-Cycle Field Test
-Pedal Stroke Clinic
-Communication between primary coach: Bio mechanics, muscle symmetry, field test results and zones, equipment improvement suggestions, flexibility/strength assessment.
-2 one hour private functional strength training sessions
-Post Cycle Field Test 6 weeks post first test
Retail: $469 Your Athletes: $385
Wheel Rentals: Retail: $250 Your Athletes: $220
Bike Purchases: Special Promotional sales and discounts throughout the year.
Brands include: GURU, Kestrel, Blue, Argon 18, and FUGI
Work out Facility rental. Use of 10 bike trainers, TRX, BOSU, resistant bands and mats
Rate: $60/90 min.
Group Demos and Clinic specifically for your athletes:
-FIT
-Aerodynamic Basics
-New athletes Bike 101
* Minimum 8 athletes
*Class is FREE
TRX/Functional Fitness Classes
-Group discounts available
*Classes will incorporate CORE and functional strength. The athletes will increase their fitness, strength and help build a solid foundation to help injury prevention.
Training goods and Equipment– Special Promotional sales and discounts throughout the year
For example: Zipp wheels, aero helmets, nutritional goods, ect…

Please feel free to contact Dan with any questions: info@triformancesbr.com or cell 614-332-4336. He looks forward to working with the HFP Racing athletes.