Hello Mermaid Athletes!

What is a Mermaid feeling? Everything from the urge to get outside to how we challenge our mind and bodies to accomplish new goals. It's the smile we get from an early morning jog, the joy of jumping over a puddle and the feeling we get from going to bed with our body and muscles telling us, "good job today!"

NEW DISTANCE: SIRENA18 PREMIERS AT THE MERMAID EAST BAY RUN
Many of our Mermaids have conquered their first 5k, 10k and Half Marathon with us and now we've got a new challenge. Her name is Sirena18. The perfect stepping stone to a full marathon, the Siren18 mile distance will premier at our May 7th run. Registration for the Siren18 will open later this month. If you register now for the Half or have already registered for the Half you'll be eligible for a free upgrade to the Sirena18. <details>

MERMAID EAST BAY RUN CLINIC - MARCH 19TH
On Saturday, March 19th we will be holding a run clinic at Quarry Lakes. Team Mermaid Coach Heidi Boynton will give a three hour clinic and provide a 7 week training plan to get you prepared both mentally and physically for your race. The clinic will cover training tips, clothing, nutrition and strategies to make your race day a successful experience. The clinic costs $40 and you must pre-register. <register>

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR BODY - TEAM MERMAID COACH HEIDI
Imagine doing something for yourself that not only helps you but everyone around you? That's what taking control of your own body does for you. When you decide to start moving, whether it's training for a 5k or triathlon, you can't help but change you on the inside and the outside. Don't let things get in your way of making a positive change. Make this year different and find out just how great it is to have “A Mermaid Feeling”. <more>

MERMAID TRI & DU ALAMEDA - JUNE 11th
Getting started is half the battle! Now is the perfect time to kick start your training and make the commitment. Guarantee your spot on the start line and sign up today. <details>

OVERLAND EQUIPMENT
Overland Equipment and the Mermaid have partnered to create custom athlete race bags for our 2012 events. Last year the bags were a huge hit and this year we've created a new design which will be unveiled at our May 7th, East Bay Run. In addition to the athlete race bags, we've worked with Overland Equipment to create a set of Special Edition Mermaid embroidered bags that will be on sold exclusively at the events! Overland Equipment has been building highly organized, durable, versatile bags for active lifestyles since 1981. <more>

MERMAID WETSUIT SALE
Looking for a quality wetsuit? We've got a limited quantity of our Mermaid branded F2R Sockeye Wetsuits. You won't find a better price than our sale on the Sockeye wetsuit. Full Sleeve wetsuits are on sale for $200 and the Sleeveless wetsuits are on on sale for $175. <more>

FINDING SOPHIA - BUILDING TRIP TO MEXICO
Finding Sophia is a non profit organization that takes 15 women twice a year to Mexico to build a house for a single mom. Headed up by Heidi Boynton from Mermaid Series, Trish Ward and Marisol Godinez from Mermaid Series, the trip begins in San Diego on Thursday March 24th at 5pm and ends Sunday March 27th at 2pm. We will build a two bedroom house in a day and then celebrate with the local community delivering rice, beans and fruit to over 200 families the following day. The weekend is not only a service trip but a great opportunity to get away and enjoy 3 days with a group of incredible women. While you will be giving food and a home away, we promise, you'll come back with a whole lot more. We have just a few spots left for our March trip, contact Heidi Boynton at heidiboynton@sbcglobal.net for more information and check out our website at www.findingsophia.org for details.

Cheers,
The Mermaid