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News 10 Now videojournalist Allison Lazarz will be taking part in the 2009 Iron Girl Triathlon on July 26th in Syracuse, NY. Allison has been training for months in preparation to compete in the event.

Follow Allison's blog as she continues to prepare for the 800 meter swim, 30K bike ride, and 5K run. Allison will be taking you with her behind the scenes and telling stories from other athletes as her special multi-part series “Give it a Tri” continues.

Every Iron Girl has a story to tell. Share your story by joining our Community site. Discuss your training with other Iron Girls and upload your pictures and videos.

Part 6: Putting it all together

Hundreds of women are patting themselves on the back after finishing their first triathlon. About 650 women competed in the Aflac Iron Girl triathlon at Oneida Shores Park on Sunday. Sixty percent of them had never competed in a triathlon before. Our Allison Lazarz was one of those first-time competitors. As she tells us, months of training prepared her to "give it a tri."

Updated 07/27/2009 04:41 PM

Lessons learned from a first-time triathlete

Allison Lazarz completed her first triathlon this past weekend. She shares some of her funny moments that happened during her race.

Updated 07/27/2009 04:35 PM

Part 5: Overcoming obstacles

It can be daunting to think of swimming a half mile, biking 18 miles and running three miles all one right after the other. But more than 600 women will be doing exactly that this Sunday. The Aflac Iron Girl triathlon is taking place at Oneida Shores Park in Brewerton Sunday. Our Allison Lazarz is one of those 600 participating. She tells us why biking has been her biggest challenges as she "gives it a tri."

Updated 07/25/2009 11:36 AM

Part 4: Mother and daughter training together

Sometimes exercising is easier with a buddy. And for a local mother and daughter, training together for the Aflac Iron Girl triathlon is about more than spending time together. It's also a way for them to stay healthy and active. The triathlon is on July 26 at Oneida Shores Park. As our Allison Lazarz tells us, both women are excited to "Give It A Tri" together.

Updated 07/20/2009 12:53 PM

Part 3: How Iron Girl empowers women

Next week hundreds of women will be putting months of training to the test. More than 600 women are competing in the Aflac Iron Girl triathlon at Oneida Shores in Brewerton on July 26th. Our Allison Lazarz explains how Iron Girl aims to empower women to live a healthy lifestyle. Allison is one of those 600 plus women who will "give it a tri."

07/16/2009 12:40 PM

Part 2: Age is only a number

A local woman says she couldn't think of a better way to celebrate her 68th birthday than by competing in a triathlon. Sharon Sonnacchio will be 68 just a few days after the Iron Girl triathlon at Oneida Shores Park on July 26th. She's training for an 800 meter swim, 30 kilometer bike ride and 5 kilometer run. As our Allison Lazarz tells us, Sonnacchio says age shouldn't hold anyone back from "giving it a try."

Updated 07/10/2009 03:39 PM

Part 1: What is the Iron Girl triathlon?

Hundreds of women will head to Oneida Shores in Brewerton at the end of the month, but it will be anything but a walk in the park for them. More than 600 women will be swimming, biking and running in the Aflac Iron Girl triathlon, many will be participating in a triathlon for the first time. Our Allison Lazarz is one of those women who will "Give it a Tri". She has more on what this event is all about.

Updated 07/09/2009 04:11 PM

Tips from coaches

Read tips from Iron Girl coaches.

Updated 07/24/2009 05:14 PM

Iron Girl Training Events:
- Oneida Shores Park - 800 meter swim- Mondays and Thursdays prior to Triathlon 6 pm
- CNY Tri Club Events - Jamesville Beach, 400 meter swim, 10 mile bike, 3 mile run, Wednesdays 6pm
- Beaver Lake Bike & Run - Beaver Lake, 10-15 mile bike ride, 2 mile run Saturday, July 18