It is over!

I want to thank everybody that has worked with me this past year. I was given an opportunity to travel around the country and meet some fantastic people. I raced in Dallas, Los Angeles, Austin, Tempe, Seattle, and Santa Cruz. Going home to Kona to watch the Ironman World Championships was a great day as always. Triathlons are a fantastic way of life. As we know, they really are a way of life for so many people. There were races where it was freezing cold (30 degrees), raining, humid, hot, scorching (over 100 degrees), and everything in between. It was the rainiest in Seattle. The hottest in Arizona. The most humid in Iowa. The Hy-Vee Triathlon was amazing. I believe that it is what triathlon needs to become more popular here in the United States. Blackhawk helicopters, giant television screens, bleachers for 10,000 people, Olympic athletes, Budweiser clydesdale horses, the list goes on. It attracted people that had no idea what a triathlon was and gave them a fun environment to learn about the sport.

I have met some wonderful people. Race directors are probably pretty normal, but I only met them in the middle of all of their mayhem. We would show up a couple of days before a race, sometimes unexpectedly and drag them from whatever they were doing to ask them silly questions. I was surprised by how accommodating everybody was. We inundated some race directors with bikes being shipped to their homes. Some offered us a place to sleep if we didn't want to stay in the van. The people were very amazing this year. 

I hope to get out to a few races next year and I want nothing but success for the races that I attended. I will be busy with some job or another (stay tuned to RorySeiter.com for those updates) but my latest endeavor is a professional ITU triathlon team. I am joining forces with a group of elite men to create a team for the 2010 season. I will not be racing, but instead will be the director of the Checkmate Triathlon Team. (Think of a younger American Johan Bruyneel.) It will be very exciting as we use cycling tactics in draft legal races to win. The goal is to send our athletes to the 2012 Olympics in London. To see more about the team please stop by CheckmateTriTeam.com. We are always looking for sponsors to partner with us in this endeavor so feel free to pass this along.

So once again, THANK YOU to everyone that gave us a bed/couch/floor to sleep on, or a kitchen to use, or advice on things to do, or just let us come to your race. I hope that 2010 is a good one for you.

Aloha,

Rory Seiter - Director

Checkmate Triathlon Team

(808) 937-6627

No Rules. Just Right!

Welcome Back to Outback Steakhouse as Official Sponsor of the 2009 Race

Silverman is excited to announce Outback Steakhouse will once again be an official sponsor of the race.  Outback will provide dinner to the 1,000+ Silverman volunteers at the annual volunteer appreciation dinner.

Founded in 1988, Outback Steakhouse, Inc. is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.  Outback operates numerous other restaurant chains.  For more information on Outback please visit their Web site at:

 www.outback.com. 

Hammer at SilverMan

Hammer Nutrition Once Again Signs on as Corporate Sponsor 

We are excited to announce that Hammer Nutrition has once again signed on as a corporate sponsor for the 2009 race.  Hammer Nutrition is a full-service supplement company who services a wide array of athletes across the globe.

Hammer Nutrition will provide the Silverman Triathlon and training camps with a variety of performance enhancers, some of which will include Hammer Gel pouches and HEED packets, Hammer fuels, Guide to Success Booklets and finally bags filled with Hammer Gel, Endurolytes, and Hammer Bars for all athletes and aid station managers.

Hammer Nutrition offers great products, a sterling reputation and a devoted following amongst serious endurance athletes.  The company is a leader in the athletic marketplace due to the fact that sell extremely effective product, provide superlative customer service and support their customers with volumes of complimentary knowledge and advice. For more information on Hammer Nutrition please visit their Web site at www.hammernutrition.com.

SilverMan Sponsor.

A Warm Welcome to Alaskan Quality Services as Corporate Sponsor  

We are excited to announce that Alaskan Quality Services has signed on to be an official sponsor of the 2009 race.  Alaskan Quality Services is a Southern Nevada-based, full service heating and cooling company that has been serving the community for more than10 years.  Alaskan Quality Services takes pride in their commitment to excellence.  For more information about the company please visit their Web site at: www.alaskanquality.com.

Soma Triathlon.

Soma Triathlon in Tempe Arizona was fantastic! The weather was perfect, volunteers were everywhere, and the course was fast and safe. The swim start was highly energized. All of us men under 30 started together. As we swam under bridges the shore seemed to pass by rather quickly. Exiting the water I was happy to have a volunteer lend a hand to help me get up the steps. The wetsuit strippers were some of the best I have ever had. I love enthusiasm with volunteers.

The bike was 3 great loops where we had 2 aid stations on each loop. Some of the volunteers were wearing costumes already. I even passed Wonder Woman who was racing as part of a relay team! As the volunteers were setting up the run course they were already sheering us on even though we were still on the bikes. It was great. There was even a light cloud cover for most of the bike.
The run felt great at the beginning and the temperature got warmer as the day went on. I am sure with a bit more training, the run wouldn't have hurt so much! I can't wait to get my pictures from ASI! I would recommend this race to everyone, but beginners and people not wanting their season to be over will love this race. So next year don't hang up your bike too soon and get out to Tempe!
Make sure to check out RedRockCo.com for more fun races like the Skirt Chaser series and the PBR Urban Dirt Triathlon!

Silverman Accommodations.

Have you booked your accommodations for race weekend yet? If not, Homewood Suites still has plenty of room available for you and your family!
The Homewood Suites by Hilton® Henderson South Las Vegas hotel is conveniently located in Henderson, Nevada and provides a spectacular view of the Las Vegas strip. The upscale hotel is also
close to numerous excellent dining establishments, public parks and recreational areas. You will also enjoy the hotel's complimentary Suite Start™hot breakfast served daily. Additionally, you're invited to (Monday through Thursday) evenings for our Welcome Home® manager's reception, where a light complimentary dinner and beverages are served.

To make a reservation, contact Homewood Suites by Hilton, Henderson directly at 702-450-1045 and refer to the group name Silverman Triathlon in order to receive your special discounted rate. For other hotels, car rental and airline reservations please visit
http://www.silvermannv.com/race_details/accommodations.php

Silverman Health and Wellness Expo

We are Excited to Announce the Silverman 2009 Health & Wellness Expo presented by St. Rose Dominican Hospitals and Healthy Henderson

The 2009 Silverman Expo will be bigger and better than ever this year.  We have partnered with St. Rose Dominican Hospitals and Healthy Henderson to revamp the popular Silver Strip Silverman Expo.  The expo will take place on Friday, November 6 from 12-5pm as well as Saturday, November 7 from 8am – 5pm at the Henderson Multigenerational Complex.  In addition to local and national retailers such as New Balance and lululemon, autograph signings and triathlon specific seminars that have been offered in the past, we will now offer various health screenings, fitness demonstrations, rock climbing, nutrition seminars, cooking classes and much more.  The expo will be a great way to introduce the youngest members of your family to a healthy living lifestyle.  There will be activities for people of all ages!  This event will be free and open to the general public, not just athletes.  We hope to see you there!