Build the Base Virtual Tri

1)  It’s a sprint triathlon! However, the 10 min SWIM can be substituted with another activity (e.g. hike, tennis, badminton). The BIKE is 10 miles (or longer if you like). It can be done outdoors, on a trainer, or on a stationary bike. The RUN is 3.1 miles (or again longer if you like) and you can run or walked it – either outdoors or on a treadmill. If you decide to go longer, you might be eligible for an award (see below). 

2)  Do all 3 disciplines on the same day or on different days. 

3)  SAFETY FIRST! Make sure you are taking all safety precautions when swimming, biking, and running, or doing an alternative activity, including social distancing. 

4)  Record EACH activity with your watch, phone, or bike computer. A picture or file of those results should be uploaded here: https://forms.gle/xG1PvUEbCVKNXLHXA 

5)  Document your tri by taking fun pictures!  Dogs, kids, partners, friends (socially distanced, of course) are encouraged to join in with you! Add a fun picture either here: https://forms.gle/xG1PvUEbCVKNXLHXA or post them on the Build the Base Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/344372566634490/

6)  Based on the USA Triathlon Foundation's motto "Encourage - Inspire - Ignite" we will give out 3 awards. Please see "Awards" for more info!

7)  Wait for your swag to come in the mail and look on Facebook and Instagram for our award announcement!

The Foundation’s vision is to strive for “A healthier America through sport”. The three key areas of support are young athletes, para-triathletes, and Olympic hopefuls. As a supporter of the USA Triathlon Foundation, you can feel proud knowing that you play a vital role in introducing triathlon to aspiring and underserved young athletes through camps, clinics and passionate coaching, providing para-triathletes with the right training and race equipment, and helping a promising athlete to get one step closer to their Olympic dream. 

The USA Triathlon Foundation has selected a group of committed Ambassadors across the US who are raising awareness and funds for the Foundation's mission which is transforming lives through opening pathways to swimming, biking, and running for all. One of the Ambassadors in the Northeast is Sybille Rex, a Boston local triathlete and coach. Her fundraising link is: http://bit.ly/USATFndSR 

A portion of the proceeds of NEEE’s last event in 2020 – the Build your Base Virtual Triathlon – will be donated to the USA Triathlon Foundation.  

If you would like to donate WITHOUT participating in the Virtual Triathlon, please use this link: http://bit.ly/USATFndSR 

Based on the USA Triathlon Foundation’s motto “Encourage – Inspire – Ignite”, we will give out 3 awards:

We have some special and quite timely swag for this last event of our unusual 2020 triathlon season: the book “TRI–ing Times”. The book highlights stories of tragedy and triumphs from triathletes around the world, and tells how they overcame adversity, loss and hardship. The foreword was contributed by none other than our own 2019 ITU World Champion, Katie Zaferes.

Although the book’s stories were written in 2019 and the book itself was completed about one week before most of the country went into shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its content is now more relevant than ever. If you need an extra dose of motivation, inspiration, and a reminder how strong we are as human beings and that we will persevere – then this book is for YOU! 

Our local USA Triathlon Foundation Ambassador and triathlete Sybille Rex who contributed to the book, is happy to sign the book for you. In addition, if you like to dedicate the book to someone else or like to have a personal note or quote added – please indicate this on your registration form.

Extra copies of the book are available for purchase WITHOUT event participation.

This is a virtual event that allows tremendous flexibility for time and activities, besides, part of your registration goes directly to the USAT Foundation. There are no refunds or transfers.