Pensacola Beach | Santa Rosa Island Triathlon

Lisa, The First Time Triathlete

triathlete-at-dawn Jason and his wife Lisa have a blog called Running the Race. After the SRI Tri last year, Jason wrote about Lisa’s first Triathlon. This year, Lisa accomplished another sort of event, she had a baby. Congratulations, Lisa and Jason!

Jason wrote…..Last Saturday, October 4th 2008, Lisa accomplished something that no one else I know has done…finished a triathlon. It was a “Sprint Triathlon” which meant it was 1/3 mile swim, 18 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run to finish it off. The triathlon was held at Pensacola Beach and it was an absolutely beautiful day for one. The only other time she did an “open” water swim the water was really rough, but on this day it was as calm as I have ever seen it. Lisa had been sick leading up the race and she still had a nasty cough the day of the race…but if you know Lisa you know that she wouldn’t let a cough keep her from meeting her goals. The swim was her hardest event. 1/3 of a mile does not really sound like it would be hard to swim. However, seeing how far they had to swim; there is no way I could have swam that far. I was getting worried about her though as I was waiting…..read more on their blog….

lisa-in-transition-for-sri-tri

Pre Race Pasta Dinner not to be Missed

pasta_dinner The Past Dinner will be held over at the Bimini Beach Bar just north of the Portofino Boardwalk on the ground level of Hemingway’s at Quietwater beach on the Sound. The Hemmingays/Bamboo Willie’s company is hosting it. The prices can’t be beat, Adults eat for $6.00, Children under 12 are only $3.00. Plan to come out between 5 and 8 PM Friday bring the family! Stop over at the Hampton Inn and get your dinner ticket in front of the Expo while you go to Packet Pickup.

Sponsor: Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Carrabba’s is preparing and serving up their amazing food for our post-race award party. It is not to be missed! They serve fresh, flavorful Italian dishes prepared from the finest ingredients sourced from around the world. The Santa Rosa Island Triathlon is proud to have their sponsorship and it really shows in the care they put into our event that their specialty is providing warm hospitality and authentic Italian dishes for special occasions. And this is one very special occasion! Thanks Carrabba’s!

Sponsor: Santa Rosa Island Authority

Pensacola Beach is owned by Escambia County, Florida, and is under the direction of the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA). They are the governing body on the Island and are an essential component in assuring that we have well organized, safe race. In addition to safety they provide funding as a Sponsor of the event.

Sponsor: Portofino Island Resort

Situated along eight miles of white sand beaches within the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Portofino Island offers the perfect balance of indulgence and natural beauty. Portofino’s protected shoreline offers endless opportunities for recreation and rejuvenation on, in, or around the waters of the Gulf of Mexico or the Santa Rosa Sound. Ask about special SRI TRI rates.