Events Blog
How to Watch TRI Clear Lake
**updated for 2024 from original post - May 11, 2022** TRI Clear Lake Spectating 101 BY: RACHEL WUMKES Doing things out of the norm can be scary. I totally get it. It’s human nature to stick with what we know, not deviating or stirring the pot. So, you’ve heard us talk about the upcoming TRI Clear Lake event happening on...
TRI 101 for First Time Triathletes
The Ins and Outs of Race Day! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Race day can be a bit nerve-wracking for first time triathletes. That underlying fear of the unknown sits right at the surface. Am I doing this right? Where do I go now? Are people judging me? That fear can be a deterrent for many people. Sure, it’s easy to choose NOT to...
A Unique Weekend of Spring Fun!
Spring Fun for Everyone! BY: RACHEL WUMKES What a fantastic week of spring fun it’s been here at the Lake! It was nice to see ‘life’ again. The streets and sidewalks were filled with bikers, or people out for a walk, or kids playing with friends. The trees have begun to sprout buds, and the promise of summer is on the...
Celebrate Earth Day in Clear Lake
Earth Day: Reduce – Reuse – Recycle BY: RACHEL WUMKES In the time period leading up to the first Earth Day celebration, Americans had created quite a mess. The boom of industry belched out smoke and sludge every day. Most people were oblivious to the repercussions of creating such immense pollution. That is, until 1962...
Summertime at the Lake
BY: RACHEL WUMKES This blog originally published on April 26, 2018 and has been updated with current event dates for summer 2023. Summer, Summer, Summertime - get ready to gear up for another full summer of Clear Lake fun! I know, I know. I’ve jumped the gun just a bit. But with the nicer temps and the fact that I can...
TRI Clear Lake
Think you can’t do it? Just give it a TRI. BY: RACHEL WUMKES For years I have volunteered to help with TRI Clear Lake. One time on the bike course, and the rest working in transition. Every year when it’s over I think to myself ‘I can do that.’ Seeing the athletes at peak performance level sends quite a rush of...