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Team Races for the 2023 Season

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Current Purple Patch athletes: We have a very exciting announcement for Purple Patch for the 2023 season...

 

Purple Patch will be designating two IRONMAN 70.3 races as OFFICIAL TEAM EVENTS for 2023!

 

Below are the details, but we want to make one thing clear first: attending these races is NOT mandatory. We’d love to see you at one of them, but we also recognize that it’s not realistic for everyone in our busy global community to attend one single event. Our normal Tri Squad training rhythm and structure will remain as-is for 2023: if you choose to do other/additional races next year, your Purple Patch experience will NOT be affected.

 

So why ARE we doing this? Simply put, community and connection are key for us. These team races are one step in our mission to make being a part of the Purple Patch ‘team’ truly amazing. We also want to give you the chance to set a big goal for a 2023 race – and to fuel your performance with the special mix of magic and motivation that comes from training with a group. The journey is always better when it’s taken with others.

 

Let’s get into the meat and potatoes…

 

 

THE EVENTS:

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After carefully weighing our options for our team races, we are excited to announce we’ve selected IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz and IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga for 2023.

 

You can join us for one or both events!

 

WHAT WILL THE TEAM RACE EXPERIENCE INCLUDE?

  • Monthly updates featuring highlights on Purple Patch athletes that will be attending, course details, and course-specific training tips

  • Dedicated athlete message forum/thread to connect Team Race athletes with each other throughout the training and race preparation process (Facebook Messenger) 

  • Live Course Overview event with a coach 1 month before the race

  • PPF temporary tattoo and other race swag TBD

  • Perks at the race:

    • Team racking in transition

    • Pre-race group workout led by the PPF team/coach

    • Pre-race meetup and course Q&A led by the PPF team/coach

    • Invitation to group pre-race dinner

    • Access to our Purple Patch team space in the IRONMAN TriClub Village

  • As we continue planning, there may be other additions to this experience as well. 

 

I WANT TO BE PART OF A 2023 PURPLE PATCH TEAM RACE.
 WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

  • STEP ONE: Add the race as an Event in your Today’s Plan calendar (here's how). This is REQUIRED for you to be included in the team race experience and is the only way we know you are racing the event. Make sure you complete this step.

  • Make sure you’re affiliated with Purple Patch as your IRONMAN TriClub. This offers several benefits, including priority registration for races.

  • Register for the event as soon as soon as possible. NOTE: We expect both races to sell out quickly, so sign up right away. Chattanooga is open now, and Santa Cruz will be opening soon.

  • Stick with us and continue training with Purple Patch from now until the event! Remember: a well-executed postseason is your #1 predictor of success for the upcoming year.

  • Show up and be part of the Purple Patch magic on race day :)

 

WHAT ABOUT TEAM GEAR?

While we absolutely do not require you to race in a team kit/gear, we will encourage it. Our goal is to make a strong Purple Patch statement at both of these events. If you don’t have a Purple Patch kit, or want a new one for 2023, you’re in luck: we will be ordering brand-new custom Purple Patch kits this fall from WYN REPUBLIC. Stay tuned for ordering details on this coming soon!

 

If you have any questions about the Team Races for 2023, reach out to us at info@purpleatchfitnes.com.

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