FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact
Derek Scheer
608-345-8546
derek@racedayeventsllc.com
Madison, WI, May 21, 2014 – The horn goes off on the first race of the 2014 Fleet Feet
Aquathon Series this Thursday at 7PM with onsite registration at 6PM. The Aquathon
starts with a 1000 meter (.62 mile) swim in Lake Mendota. Athletes then change into shoes
on the beach, then run a tough out and back 5k through Warner Park before finishing back
at Warner Park Beach.
“The Aquathon series was developed to provide swimmers, runners, and triathletes a
challenging chip timed race atmosphere during the week and give aspiring triathletes a
chance to hone their skills. The 1 kilometer swim and 5 kilometer run are comparable
lengths for strong multisport athletes,” according to Derek Scheer, the race director for
Race Day Events , the company that organizes the race.
This week’s race is presented by Madison Multisport LLC, a Madison based triathlon
team. Cindi Bannink, head coach of Madison Multisport sees the Aquathon Series Races
as “a great opportunity for new and seasoned athletes to practice their race day skills and
get in a tough workout. It is a fun and supportive environment to gain skills and comfort in
open water swimming, practice transitions and get after a fast 5K.”
The Fleet Feet Aquathon Series is comprised of five Thursday night races held at Warner
Park Beach in Madison throughout the summer. These multisport races are similar to
triathlons but without the bike leg. They are becoming more popular throughout the nation
and the Madison series features many nationally ranked triathletes making it exciting for
spectators and athletes alike.