The Getting2Tri Foundation

Jason Gunter is going back to Kona! Congrats, Jason, on being selected a 2015 Kona Lottery winner, physically challenged division. http://www.ironman.com/en/triathlon/news/articles/2015/03/2015-lottery-and-legacy-winners.aspx

Congrats! You're Going to Kona! We announce the lucky 205 who are Kona bound in October!

G2T partnering with Podium Multisport in Charlotte for a single-day, paratriathlon community clinic! http://www.getting2tri.org/2015/03/03/podiumparatriclinic2015/

G2T Partners with Podium Multisport (NC) for Upcoming Paratriathlon Single-Day Clinic The Getting2Tri Foundation is excited to announce its partnership with Podium Multisport (NC) and Carolina Multisport for a single-day, paratriathlon community clinic on April 25, 2015. Details wi...

Cold weather in many parts of the country lately. Are you still exercising or sleeping in? Here's a great article that compares running on a treadmill to running outdoors. Keep at it! http://abcnews.go.com/Health/myth-debunked-treadmill-good-road-running/story?id=29050477

Myth Debunked: Treadmill Just as Good as Road Running Frigid temperatures and unrelenting snow mean a lot of exercisers stuck indoors grinding out their miles on a treadmill.

Richard Blalock, one of G2T's best advocates, amputee running coach, and mentor, talks about the population of amputees that choose "elective" surgery with the hopes of living more active lives. Great job, Richard!

Choosing new limb lets patient step to new life - The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram Elective amputation is not common, but those who choose it seek a fuller, more active life through advances in prosthetics.

Congrats G2T alumnus, Mohamed Lahna, on your lottery selection to Kona this year! http://m.ironman.com/triathlon/news/articles/2014/04/2014-lottery-and-legacy-winners.aspx

American Hero Highlights "Gear and Glimmer" Celebration (March 8th) http://conta.cc/1fBfFKg

American Hero Highlights

Attend "Gear and Glimmer: A Celebration for the Southern Multisport Athlete" http://conta.cc/1gZS6Q2

Attend

How many of you have seen situations like the ones explained in this article??

#4 (parking in an accessible parking spot) is my personal pet peeve!

10 Things You Shouldn't Say to Someone Who Uses a Wheelchair If you've said any of these, don't feel bad (unless you've stolen a handicap parking spot!). We aren't angry or offended, but we want people to understand.

New guidelines for the PC Open division open the doors for increased participation into paratriathlon by disabled individuals who might not otherwise classify into the 7 International Triathlon Union (ITU) categories. This is a huge step forward in allowing access for all into the sport!

Competitive Rules USA Triathlon has issued a set of rules to maintain consistency and order from race to race across the country. The rules include sections on membership, and rules of conduct for swimming, cycling, running, and transition. Also included are special sections on protests, hearings and appeals, and

Friends, please spread the world on this excellent annual grant opportunity by The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). Grants are very competitive! Let G2T (Mike) know if you need help with the application process! Please note the deadline is quickly approaching!

Grant Application - Challenged Athletes Foundation Please read the ENTIRE application cover letter – it has EXTREMELY IMPORTANT INFORMATION on the grant process, rules and criteria used to evaluate each grant. Once you start the application you will be able to save your progress and return to the application at any time.