Phitathalon

Delaware race – totally enclosed!

Stephanie — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:25:15 +0000

Lucky for all of you that the groundskeeper at the Delaware County Fairgrounds is as crazy excited about the course design and destruction as the course designer himself! Can’t wait to see what the two of them come up with – they even have the same first name!
This year’s Delaware race will be completely enclosed – meaning it will take place INSIDE the county fairgrounds as an actual event at the fair. Yes, this means that you must pay to get in (racers are free with paid registration) and family members (ages 9 and older) are just a mere $5 for the whole day at the fair! Go to thier website http://www.delawarecountyfair.com/ to check out all the events happening all week long AND after the race on Saturday. The PHITathalon staff has decided not to charge for parking and we have priced the registration fee for the race to reflect the additional expense for family members. We feel this is an awesome way for friends and family to enjoy watching this event up close and personal. There are plenty of benches near obstacles for those who don’t want to walk the entire course to view participants as they traverse through the course.
We are looking forward to this year’s race….can’t wait to see you there!

Recap of Marysville, announcement of Delaware!

Stephanie — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:49:06 +0000

For the second year in a row, the PHITathalon has brought together participants all seeking the same thing: an incredibly challenging, muddy, fun obstacle course-type race! Leaping over walls and sliding down wet, muddy tarps was just part of the amazing race over 260 participants took on in Marysville. Creek beds, mud pits and darkened mud crawls made it necessary for race organizers to incorporate the strength of fire hoses to clear the mud from every part of their bodies. Some finished with mud-filled socks and shoes or with only one of each, but everyone finished and everyone had fun!
The behind-the-scenes coordination, done only by a handful of people, was as challenging at times as the race itself. With help from our sponsors and support from friends, the PHITathalon organizers worked hard to create a course that will challenge the racer, yet was still able to be completed by those at all different fitness levels.
Other challenges involved coordinating with new groups and organizations to broaden the experience for the families of those who participated. Many hours were spent designing the course and locating and purchasing materials to have the obstacles created. As the course took on its form, endless adjustments and last minute changes were tweaked and ironed out amongst staff and volunteers alike. All of the people involved with the PHITathalon were 100% committed to bringing you the best experience possible! While most of those new endeavors went really well, others did not. We are working those kinks out and look forward to the smoothest experience and the most challenging course ever!
Likewise, this year’s Inaugural PHITathalon in Delaware, Ohio will be an experience for everyone who comes out! The staff has chosen to keep the obstacles and the course under wraps until the unveiling…the day of the race. We hope this insures the integrity of the course and its perils. The action will be similar to that of the Marysville race with a few changes.
Only the top three OVERALL finishers will receive medals at this race. Traditionally, September is much cooler than July, so we are looking for faster completion times. Another change is that the Delaware County Fair is making this an actual event at their fair! So in addition to the entire event being held within the grounds, this is exciting to us because there will be even more spectators to cheer everyone on – and may inspire those watching to become participants in the next PHITathalon! As with any event the fairgrounds holds (tractor pulls, demolition derby, horse racing, etc.) admission into the fair must be paid. This year’s admission price is $5 for adults and $5 for children 8 years old and older. All kids under age 8 are admitted free. YOU MUST PAY ADMISSION INTO THE DELAWARE COUNTY FAIR in order to see this race! We kept the registration costs lower than normal (just $45 until the day of the race and then $55 on race day) to offset this expense. Please come prepared – we will be providing course maps to those entering the gates. This will enable spectators to view the race up close and personal and to choose from where they view the race! This is an exciting way for spectators to see first-hand the depth of the challenges and muddy fun everyone experiences.
We believe these changes will be positive ones, helping everyone experience the PHITathalon in a very personal way! While the obstacles won’t be announced, we hope the anticipation will be enough to drawn you in! Register today for the 1st Annual PHITathalon at the Delaware County fairgrounds…we will see you at the fair!

Are you ready for Delaware?

Stephanie — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:22:19 +0000

We are spending most of our time preparing for the 3 mile Delaware, Ohio race. Prep includes different obstacles and different terrain, coordinating with different organizations and incorporating the help and support of Delaware County businesses! This year’s race is going to be the first PHITathalon held in Delaware and we are super excited! Watch FB for all the information. Get together a team this year and run as an office, an organization or as a family unit…challenge yourselves and experience fun together!

AMAZING RACE! Here in Marysville!

Stephanie — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:14:48 +0000

Some of the comments we heard were “Wow – that was a lot harder than __________ race!” “That was the most brutal thing I’ve ever done!” and “You should do this race in every city across America!” For those of you who were there, we’d love to post your comments, for those who weren’t – sucks for you! You should check us out in Delaware, Ohio for another PHITathalon – keep checking back on Facebook for more details!

Obstacle #3?

Stephanie — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:52:18 +0000

I know you are all eagerly awaiting the announcement from the staff regarding the third obstacle! Only a few weeks left until the entire course is unveiled before your eyes…although you may have trouble seeing it through the blood pumping going on in your head and the sweat dripping from your muddy forehead! Hang tight and keep checking the website!

32 days and counting

Stephanie — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:57:53 +0000

I hope you all are practicing your hill sprints and best case scenarios for the 2nd Annual PHITathalon! The supplies are being delivered each day and the staff is getting excited! Enjoy the fourth of July!

Never enough!

Stephanie — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:04:10 +0000

So we’ve seen monkey bars, CrossFit, tires, etc. all being tagged as acceptable training methods to prepare the body for a crushing 5 mile course…it will never be enough! This race will be mental…we don’t just mean CRAZY!!!!!!! OFF-THE-HOOK!!!!!!!, we mean, it will take everything your mind has not to let what your eyes see before you cause your legs to turn you around! For more than a year, the mind blowing concepts at PHITathletics has been hard at work, figuring challenging ways to push you beyond human limits! have you seen the second obstacle announced yet????????????????

Second obstacle to be announced soon

Stephanie — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:26:04 +0000

Its days like today most of us crave the cool, refreshing feel of ice cold water spraying us down! Though you never know exactly what to expect from the creative minds of PHIT, I can’t wait until the second obstacle is announced! Praying for water-water-water!

Watch/Like the Facebook page for all the upcoming information…

Training in the heat this week? Good prep for your personal PHIT test!

Stephanie — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:45:58 +0000

So my miles logged, even in the early morning heat today, make me think about how much hotter it will be on the 30th of July! I hope you are taking advantage of this heat in order to train for the PHITathalon! When I finished, before 8:30 this morning, the heat index had already begun it’s soar!

Making certain to stay hydrated will be critical during this adventure race – you are not only battling the obstacles, one at a time, the heat is going to bake youcrispy long before you cross the finish line!!!!!!!

Just got back from another race???

Stephanie — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:17:35 +0000

OK – so if you are not living under a rock, you most likely keep updated on all the races going on in Ohio. Just got back from one that boasted a “physical” component! HA! If you consider gap jumps physical! This was so easy my kids could have done it – and posted the fastest time! The fire obstacle was soley a photo opportunity for the participants and save the cargo net, the entire weekend was about nothing more than beer, beer and more beer! How physical could THAT be?

Looking forward to a real challenge…and still having beer at the PHITathalon!