Grab your swimsuit, bike and shoes and get ready for action. AARP is staging the Tri-Umph! Classic, a 400 meter swim, 20K bike and 5K run event for the 50+ population in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. The AARP Tri-Umph! Classic takes place Sunday, October 14, 2001 at North Lake College, 5001 N. MacArthur Boulevard in Irving. The first race starts at 7:30 a.m. The Dallas/Ft. Worth area is one of 7 cities across America hosting the AARP Tri-Umph! Classic.

AARP developed this event, in partnership with USA Triathlon, to provide a fun and challenging activity for people 50+ of all fitness levels. AARP Tri-Umph! Classic participants -- from athletes to couch potatoes -- can prepare for the event with AARP's eight-week training program led by professional trainers or use a 12 week individual training guidebook. The training period for the Dallas /Ft. Worth event takes place July through October.

"We developed the AARP Tri-Umph! Classic with the intention of bringing the 50+ population together in a challenging, yet fun event," said AARP State Director, Nancy Snead. "And for people who don't want to do the swim, bike and run event, join us in the Fun Run/Walk which is free and doesn't require advance registration. Either way, both events can put the Umph! into your efforts to get in shape."

To request a registration packet for the AARP Tri-Umph! Classic call toll free, (866) 812-2277. If you prefer to request the information via email, send your name, mailing address and event location and date to [email protected] or visit the Web site at www.aarp.org/triumph.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people 50 and over. We provide information and resources; advocate on legislative, consumer, and legal issues; assist members to serve their communities; and offer a wide range of unique benefits, special products and services for our members. These benefits include AARP Webplace at www.aarp.org, Modern Maturity and My Generation magazines, and the monthly AARP Bulletin. Active in every U.S. state and territory, AARP celebrates the attitude that age isn't just a number--it's about how you live your life.

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