Shock Absorber WomenOnly Triathlon – 10 June 2012

Taking place at the Olympic rowing venue for the 2012 Olympic Games, Dorney Lake in Eton, the Shock Absorber WomenOnly Triathlon caters for all abilities and ages and provides a fun and friendly, non-intimidating environment. If you can’t run, swim and cycle there is also the option to enter into the team relay with your girlfriends, so you can pick your favorite element and get your friends to do the others parts - a reason for everyone to get involved with the UK's fastest growing sport.

Dorney Lake offers a clean, open water swim, followed by a closed bike loop around the lake and finally, a flat run along the side of the lake.

The event can be approached in four ways; from the very accessible novice, sprint, challenge, through to the relay, making this triathlon the perfect course for beginners and seasoned triathletes alike.

Breast Cancer Care will once again be the official charity for the Shock Absorber WomenOnly Triathlon which is organised by Human Race, the UK’s leading multisport event organiser.

We had almost 400 people taking part in this year’s Shock Absorber WomenOnly Triathlon for us. It was fantastic to witness a sea of pink, made up by supporters, throughout the day.

Thank you to all those who took part - we hope to see you and many more of you next year!

Why don't you set yourself a challenge and take part to raise funds for Breast Cancer Care?

Distances to choose from

Novice: swim 200 metres, bike 5 kilometres, run 2.5 kilometres 
Sprint: swim 400 metres, 20 kilometres, run 5 kilometres
Challenge: swim 800 metres, bike 30 kilometres, run 7.5 kilometres
Relay Challenge (2-3 people): swim 800 metres, bike 30 kilometres, run 7.5 kilometres

How we will support you as part of Team Breast Cancer Care

In return for pledging to raise money for us, we will support you by providing you with:

• a state of the art running vest
• a welcome pack full of fundraising and training advice 
• a training plan and top tips from our sports ambassador, Denise Lewis
• support and advice from a dedicated member of the sports team
• regular newsletters and emails to keep you updated
• a goody bag
• a fantastic post race reception and refreshments in our marquee at the end of the race
• fundraising materials 
• 20 per cent off your first purchase from Sweaty Betty - specialists in performance wear for women.

We hope to welcome you to Team Breast Cancer Care very soon!

A map for the Shock Absorber WomenOnly Triathlon will be uploaded here, once it becomes available.

Information and advice for your Shock Absorber WomenOnly Triathlon

1. Your running number can be collected from the event registration area which will be open early morning on race day on site. Exact times and locations will be confirmed nearer to the event.
2. Timing mats will be positioned around the course to time your triathlon. Your timing chip will be given to you once you register on the day with instructions on how to wear this correctly.
3. Participants will be divided in to varying race wave starts. These will be dependent on your age category and will be confirmed in your registration pack.
4. The surrounding area of Dorney Lake is perfect for spectators to watch the day’s events. Dogs are welcome to the event but are asked to be kept on the lead at all times.
5. There will be triandrun retailers throughout the day so there will be plenty of opportunity for you to treat yourself to a new purchase or two!
6. Race results will be posted on the Human Race website shortly after the event.
7. Once you have crossed the finish line come and find us in the event village where we have our own charity marquee. We will be waiting with refreshments, goody bags and a friendly smile!

For further information on the Shock Absorber WomenOnly Triathlon please visit the Human Race website.

Please continue to check this page as we will be updating it closer to the event.