Filipina Ironwoman to Compete at Challenge Roth Triathlon in Germany. Philippine Ironman record-holder Ani De Leon-Brown aims to be first Filipina finisher

Ironwoman Ani De Leon-Brown will make a bid to be the first Filipina to finish DATEV Challenge Roth—the world’s biggest long-distance triathlon event, in Germany on July 20. Brown joins around 3,500 individual starters and 650 relay teams from over 60 countries.

 

“I am so excited to join Challenge Roth. This race will be quite historic for me as it has some parallels with my quest in 2008 to be the First Filipina to finish in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii, on the race’s 30th anniversary. It is the 30thyear anniversary of Challenge Roth this year also,” said Brown, who has completed at least 10 Ironman distance races here and abroad.

              

Prior to the upcoming Challenge Roth, Brown competed at the Ironman Melbourne in March this year, where she set the Philippine Ironman Record with a time of 11:08.

 

"My record-setting finish at Ironman Melbourne was a great way to mark my 20th year as a triathlete. I am hoping and praying that I will be able to pull off a sub-11 finish at DATEV Challenge Roth. That would really be a feat for me!" said Brown, who is a member of Unilab Active Health Triathlon Team.

 

From her days as a member of the swim team of the University of the Philippines (UP) to her joining her first Ironman Distance Race in Matabungkay in 2002, Brown has become popular in the local triathlon scene as a coach and athlete. Thus, her bid at DATEV Challenge Roth interests both her supporters as well as fellow triathletes.

 

“I am thankful for all the encouragement that I am getting from my family, friends and fellow triathletes. My supporters and sponsors have also been very generous. I am blessed and honored to represent our country at DATEV Challenge Roth,” said Brown.

 

Since its first race in September 1984, DATEV Challenge Roth is considered as the “heart of the triathlon” and is expected to attract over 220,000 spectators this year. The competition will start with a 3.8 kilometers swim in the Main-Donau-Canal, followed by a 180 kilometers bike race and a final marathon of 42 kilometers.

 

Maximum finish time is 15 hours for single starters and 13.45 hours for relay teams. The current world record, which was actually established in Roth, is 7:41:33 by Andreas Raelert in 2011.              

SWIMBIKERUN.ph Tri Series 2013: Aquathlon, Duathlon and Triathlon

Start the year right and get ready for the inaugural SWIMBIKERUN.ph Tri Series! Be part of SBR.ph’s history and SWIM, BIKE, and RUN with us!

Aquaman registration deadline and SBR.ph Tri-Pack registration ends March 10, 2013!

What is the SWIMBIKERUN.ph Tri Series?

The SBR.ph Tri Series is a 3 stage multisport series designed to be easy enough for newbies yet challenging enough even for the seasoned triathlete.  It is the first ever race series organized by SWIMBIKERUN.ph and will surely be the first in the Philippines in a lot of other things!

Why an Aquathlon, a Duathlon, and then a Triathlon?

“Slowly but surely”. We made the series a 3 stage event because we want everyone to experience the whole multisport journey. Multisport is not just about triathlon. It also has other events like the aquathlon and the duathlon which are also challenging events in their own right.
When are the races and what are the distances?

Here are the new schedules of the SWIMBIKERUN.ph Tri Series 2013

Aquaman Aquathlon

800m swim / 5k run
March 17, 2013
Venue : UP Diliman

Deadline for registration : March 10, 2013

Click here to view complete details of the Aquaman Aquathlon

Duaman Duathlon
3k run / 20k bike / 3k run
April 21, 2013
Venue : Nuvali

Deadline for registration : April 14, 2013

Triman Triathlon

1k swim / 25k bike / 5k run
May 26, 2013
Venue : Ayala Alabang

Deadline for registration : May 19, 2013

Are those race names real?!

Yep! Prepare to be called an Aquaman, a Duaman, and a Triman after crossing the finish line of each stage ;)

Why are they in color and what’s up for grabs?

SBR.ph Tri Series 2013 Medals

SBR.ph Tri Series 2013 Finisher Shirts

Winners Trophies

Sponsors:
Wilier, Pinarello, Cervelo, Zoot, 2XU, Tri Swim, Tri Slide, iRT, Sante Barley, KT Tapes
Arena, Glass Solutions, SLS3, K-Edge, Shotz, Ny Theraspine, Pro Form / Le Tour de France, Fitness and Athletics

Official Drink
Gatorade

Official Eyewear
Rudy Project

Official Timekeeper
Garmin

Media Partners  
SBR.ph / Multisport Magazine / 96.3 Easy Rock

Registration Centers:
Second Wind Running Store (Ortigas Home Depot, Greenhills, Quezon City)
The Brick Multisport Store (McKinley Hill)
The Starting Line (Westgate, Alabang)
Bike King (Boni High Street)

For every stage, all finishers will receive a custom Aquaman, Duaman, and a Triman shirt and medal.  Collectors item? You betcha! Complete all three and you’ll also receive a limited edition 3-fecta reward. :) We’ll post a sample of that really soon!
Is the SBR.ph Tri Series only for newbies?

Definitely not. We designed the distances to be the perfect break in period/speed session for seasoned triathletes as well. We need to train too! :)

Ok, now for the more important stuff, how much and where can I register?

Registration fee for the Aquaman, Duaman, and Triman is Php 1,200. Inclusive of finisher shirt, medal, timing chip, and other goodies from our sponsors. Register for all three (Tri-pack) for only Php 3,000! A 200 pesos discount per event! Cool eh? :)

Registration Procedures :
You have 2 ways to register

1. Via our official registration centers:

Second Wind Running Store (Ortigas, Greenhills, Quezon City)
The Brick Multisport Store (Mc Kinley Hill)
The Starting Line (Westgate, Alabang)

2. Online via SWIMBIKERUN.ph

Online Registration Steps

1. DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM (Click the link to download registration form)
2. Deposit payment to :

Carlos de Guzman
Bank of the Philippine Islands
3379-0967-69

3. Send completed registration form along with the deposit slip (with your name) to admin@swimbikerun.ph

4. Keep a copy of the completed registration form and the deposit slip for safekeeping.

SWIMBIKERUN.ph Tri Series 2013
RACE INFO
AQUATHLON | DUATHLON | TRIATHLON

• Aquaman Aquathlon | 800m Swim – 5k Run | UP Diliman
• Duaman Duathlon | 3k Run – 20km Bike – 3km Run | Nuvali
• Triman Triathlon | 1km Swim – 30km Bike – 5km Run | Ayala Alabang

Registration Fees:

Aquaman | Duaman | Triman
Php 1,200

Tripack (Aquaman, Duaman, Triman Package)
Php 3,000

Entry is non-refundable, non-transferable and non-applicable
to future races. Race numbers are non-transferable.

Prizes/Categories:

Top 3 Overall Male / Female
Php 5,000, Php 3,000, Php 1,000 and trophies respectively

Male Age Categories
• Trophies for Top 3 16~19 yrs, 20~24, 25~29, 30~34,35~39,
40~44, 45~49, 50 & over
Female Age Categories
• Trophies for Top 3 16~19 yrs, 20~24, 25~29, 30~34,35~39,
40~44, 45~49, 50 & over

Finisher shirt and medal for all participants.
Refreshments before, during, and after the race.

Other reminders:

NO HELMET, NO ENTRY, NO REFUND.
FOLDING BIKES ARE ALLOWED
MOUNTAIN BIKES ARE ALLOWED

For more information, please visit http://www.swimbikerun.ph/posts/tri-series/about-the-tri-series/