Happy New Year Mermaid Athletes!

Resolutions might be cliche, but they give us the perfect excuse to make a positive change in our lives. Resolutions come with the built in clause of "No Experience Necessary." Each year we are given the freedom to set goals of any magnitude and the perfect excuse to chase them down. More important than the when, where or how is the firm decision to "get after it!" The new year is off and running... are you?

Mermaid 2012 Race Schedule
2/11/12 - Prevention 5k, 10k, 1/2 marathon Mermaid Run San Diego
5/12/12 - Mermaid Run East Bay - 5k, 10k, 1/2 marathon, Sirena18
6/09/12 - Mermaid Triathlon & Duathlon Alameda - Sprint
10/6/12 - Mermaid Triathlon & Duathlon Capitola - Sprint, Olympic
11/10/12 - Mermaid Run San Francisco - 5k, 10k

Tales From the Fishbowl
New for 2012! Each month we'll be running a feature article about one of our Mermaids in our "Tales from the Fishbowl" section. You'll get to peer inside their "fishbowl" as they shares a bit about their world and hopefully inspire and motivate you to find your mermaid fins! Our January featured mermaid athlete is Megan Tresham.

Why wait? - Coach Heidi
I have had the wonderful opportunity to be up in the Sierra Mountains of California the first week of 2012 as my kids and their friends have a late winter break. In the solitude cast on me by teenagers, I was able to run alone in the woods high above the ocean I call home. As we all know, it has been a winter to remember as there is no snow to be found. While we may be enjoying the beauty of warm days and beautiful sunsets at the beach, it is evident here, in these mountains that everything and everyone is waiting….. <more>

Find your happy pace with Team Mermaid
Make 2012 your year to try something new – join a team, train for a long distance bike ride, complete a triathlon, challenge your endurance with a 10K, ½ marathon or the Sirena18 miler. Regardless of your fitness level, Team Mermaid can help you accomplish the distance. We currently have teams in San Jose, Castro Valley, Concord/Benicia and now Sacramento! <more>

Prevention 5k,10k, 1/2 Marathon Mermaid Run San Diego
Meet Alison Sweeney, host of The Biggest Loser and author of The Mommy Diet at the Mermaid Run. Alison will be at the race to cheer on the
runners and greet the Mermaids at the post race expo! Our San Diego mermaids will be treated to a long sleeve organic cotton hoodie, post race food and entertainment! <more>

Mermaid Run East Bay - May 12th, 2012
Make your Mother's Day weekend a Mermaid tradition. Last year mom's and daughter's from all over the bay area celebrated Mother's Day with their family at the East Bay run. From a 5k to our Sirena18 mile run, there's a distance for the whole family! The Sirena18 mile run is the perfect stepping stone between a half and a full marathon. The East Bay run is expected to sell out! Register today. <more>

Mermaid Triathlon & Duathlon Alameda- June 9th
Kick start your training and make the commitment to be ex(tri)ordinary in 2012. A totally flat course makes the Alameda Tri or Du the perfect event to come out and find your fins. <details>

Mermaid Goes Mobile!
Mermaids can now access the Mermaid Series website on the go. Many of our iPhone and iPad Mermaids have been eagerly awaiting our mobile site which is now live. Find all your favorite Mermaid events from any device, anytime!

Run Fast,
The Mermaid