Happy New Year Mermaid Athletes!

Out with the old and in with the new! The flip of the calendar marks a new year and 365 days of new sunrises and new sunsets. Unlock your super powers, charge ahead, set your sights high and bring on the new challenges.

AN EVENING OF MERMAID STORIES: HOSTED BY TEAM MERMAID COACH HEIDI BOYNTON
Date: Wednesday, January 26th
Time: 6:30- 8:00 PM
Cost: Free (RSVP required and evening is limited to 50 women)
Location: Mission City Coffee Roasting, Santa Clara

Everyday athletes, moms, runners, sisters, swimmers, daughters and triathletes, share their stories about becoming a Mermaid Athlete. An evening to inspire, encourage and support future mermaids. <more>

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE MAY 7TH, MERMAID EAST BAY RUN
A new year and we've got a new date and a new location for our spring run! Join us on Saturday, May 7th at Quarry Lakes Regional Park in Fremont for a fun and flat 5K, 10K and Half Marathon. Sign up by January 15th and take advantage of our "early bird" special pricing of $20, $30 and $40. The run is on Mother's Day weekend and as a special tribute to all of our Mother/Daughter combos we are offering a buy 1 get 1 half off entry. Mother/Daughter combos can receive their 1/2 off entry by emailing info@mermaidseries.com with your name and daughters name prior to January 31st. We'll send you a code good for 50% off one entry fee when you complete your registration by February 10th. <details>

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE JUNE 11TH, MERMAID TRI & DU ALAMEDA
The hidden jewel of the bay area, Alameda boasts some of the best views of the San Francisco Bay! Get an inside scoop on the event and check out Kiera Chambers inspirational blog on her 2010 race experience. Mermaids can get the best deal in town if you register by January 15th and take advantage of our "early bird" pricing. <details>

RESOLUTIONS, GOALS, LIFE, GRACE AND THE PAYOFF - COACH HEIDI
Happy New Year! It's a strange time of the year, isn't it? Everyone I know has a new goal, a fresh start and a fortitude to see those goals through, myself included. How do we hang on to that resolved feeling of being a Super Mermaid and accomplishing everything we've set out to do? My hope for you in 2011 is that you'll find a new way to unleash your superpowers. That in the unleashing, you will discover a new you that you hadn't anticipated. The big question is how do we go from resolution to reality? If being a "better" you comes at a price, are you willing to pay it? <more>

MERMAID EAST BAY RUN CLINIC - MARCH 19TH, 2011
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>

MERMAIDS GET A 15% DISCOUNT AT SMOKER WETSUITS
Smoker Wetsuits is back again for the third year as our official wetsuit partner! To celebrate the New Year, Smoker Wetsuits is currently offering Mermaids a 15% discount on the NeoSport NRG Triathlon Wetsuits and the ION series racing suits. Hurry as sale pricing ends on
January 31st. Check out the link Smoker Wetsuits or email Stephen@mermaidtriathlon.com.

To 2011 and Beyond,
The Mermaid