After a sweltering week here in southeast Michigan, the Tri Goddess Tri at Portage Lake took place on a relatively cool morning. Whether divine intervention or just Michigan weather, it was a big relief to the more than 300 athletes who showed up for one of the triathlon options (up to Olympic distance), duathlon, orContinue reading “Cool and Smooth: Tri Goddess Tri 2025 Sustainability Report”
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Tri Goddess Tri 2024 Sustainability Report
A warm morning for the Tri Goddess triathlons at Portage Lake, with the water temperature at 83 degrees, and the forecast for a hot afternoon. So it was a good thing the races – sprint, mini sprint, Olympic, and duathlon – were over by noon. And food and drink afterward were plentiful, which kept theContinue reading “Tri Goddess Tri 2024 Sustainability Report”
Unicorn Approved! Tri Goddess Tri 2023 Sustainability Report
by Green Team Captain Rachael Rewitzer The Epic Races Tri Goddess Tri had a very muggy start to their collection of triathlons, duathlons, sprints and swims at Portage Lake, with even a small rain towards the end! We set up our Ground Zero Waste Station near the finish line by the food tent as wellContinue reading “Unicorn Approved! Tri Goddess Tri 2023 Sustainability Report”
Tri Goddess Tri 2022 Sustainability Report
A perfect morning at Portage Lake for a swim/bike/run, or variations thereof. And it was fun seeing all the kids out there supporting their moms! We set up the Zero Waste station near the food and beer tents, and put All Waste boxes at each end of transition, swapping them out now and then. WeContinue reading “Tri Goddess Tri 2022 Sustainability Report”
Epic Races Goddess Weekend 2021 Sustainability Report
The forecast for last weekend at Portage Lake predicted a soggy mess for the Epic Races Goddess 5K on Saturday and the Tri Goddess Tri on Sunday. But the weather goddesses were smiling down on us, and both days were (nearly) rain-free, making for happy athletes and happier staff. We set up our Zero WasteContinue reading “Epic Races Goddess Weekend 2021 Sustainability Report”
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