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2009 Women Triathlon Clinics

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The 2009 West Plains WunderWoman Triathlon registration will start on Feb. 1st at midnight--stay up late on January 31st! We continue to partner with Dr. Lynn Kohlmeier and the Spokane Osteoporosis Center as well as our local non-profit education groups; the Osteoporosis Resource & Screening Centers (ORSC) at Deaconess & Valley Hospitals, the Osteoporosis Education Program at Sacred Heart Women's Medical Center (OSHMC) and the Washington Osteoporosis Coalition Spokane (WOC-Spokane).

New to 2009! We are joining with the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) helping to raise osteoporosis awareness not only in the Northwest but across the country. Within the Signmeup.com registration pages you'll find an area to write in a question regarding osteoporosis to Dr. Kohlmeier. Answers to those questions will be provided at the triathlon on race day with Dr. Kohlmeier.

There is also a chance to participant in the "Steps for Strong Bones" program through the NOF. It's free to participate, offers tons of information on bone health and offers you the chance to fundraise for Osteoporosis! How cool is that? On the registration form you'll find a spot to donate to the NOF with proceeds going to the NOF as well as our local education efforts here in Spokane. For more information about the "Steps For Strong Bones" program and the National Osteoporosis Foundation, go to: www.nof.org.

Another wunderful triathlon? Yes!

Some may “wunder” why we do it… some may “wunder” why you do it. Our reason is to give you healthy opportunities in your community to help facilitate your fitness goals and keep you on track. Whatever your reason... hooray for you and your dedication to a healthy lifestyle.

The West Plains WunderWoman Triathlon celebrates the women who are changing their lives, their children’s lives and creating positive lifestyles. You are truly… “wunder” women.

The race will start and end at Medical Lake Waterfront Park and the field limit for this years event will be 700 total entries open to individuals and all relay teams. The swim will be a 1/4 mile in Medical Lake. The bike is an 10.2 mile fairly flat course around Clear Lake and the 3 mile run is around Medical Lake.

Partner Information

We are partnering with The Spokane Osteoporosis Centers and the National Osteoporosis Foundation to increase awareness and visibility for osteoporosis, a serious silent condition increasing the risk of fracture. For more information visit their websites: www.SpokaneOsteoporosis.com or www.nof.org.

Spokane Osteoporosis Centers Brochure

Free bone density screening (using ultrasound) and osteoporosis information will be available under the Pavillion at the triathlon, August 16, 2009. During the race you can discuss osteoporosis (one-on-one) with men and women on the "Expert Panel". Ask them about calcium intake, medical treatment, or specific exercises for bone health...whatever your specific concerns are!

Before the Awards Ceremony, Dr. Lynn Kohlmeier, Director of our local community osteoporosis programs and an osteoporosis specialist at the Spokane Osteoporosis Center, will lead a short Q & A session. She'll address the questions you asked during the online registration process or whatever questions are on your mind the day of the race. (Osteoporosis information provided by NOF and bone density screening provided by ORSC, OSHMC, WOC-Spokane & CHER)

Schedule of Events:

8:00 am - 11:00 noon - RACE! Enjoy music, food, vendor booths and exhibits. Come learn about strong bones!
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Free Ultrasound Heel Bone Density Screening (for anyone over 30 years old who has never been previously tested).
10:30 am - 11:30 am - Expert Panel Discussion
11:30 am - 12:00 noon - Q & A with Dr. Lynn Kohlmeier
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm - Awards Ceremony, celebrating our Osteoporosis participants and all of the wunderful women who participated in this triathlon.

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FACTS ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS AND FRACTURE:

There are more fractures in the NW than there should be in our elderly population! Osteoporosis is a silent disease until you fracture but it is preventable and treatment is available at all stages. Prevention starts early with good nutrition, especially calcium and vitamin D, and weight bearing exercise that safely loads the skeleton giving your bones a reason to be strong.

Peak bone density develops by the time you are 30 years old and after this, our efforts are towards maintaining the bone we have. Come to the West Plains WunderWoman triathlon to learn more about your fracture risk and how to keep your bones strong for a lifetime!