Tick Tri will promote awareness of Lyme Disease

Registration is now open for the first annual Tick Tri, a sprint triathlon for fitness, fun and Lyme Disease awareness. The race takes place on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 7 a.m. at the Sandwich Town Beach in Sandwich,. Participants will enjoy a 1/4 mile swim (with options to swim less), a 15 mile scenic bike ride and a 3 mile walk/run. All levels and abilities, including newbies and children, are welcome as the race can be modified. Post race refreshments and edible prizes will be served. The Tick Tri is sponsored and run by Holland Hill Studio for Yoga and Fitness in Moultonboro, a community fitness center that runs six races and fundraisers a year. Race director, Pasha Marlowe, and her two oldest children have been struggling with Lyme Disease for over a year and wish to continue raising awareness about the prevention and treatment of this disease. Information about Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses will be available. A portion of the proceeds go to ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society). Participants who have or know a loved one with a tick-borne illness are encouraged to wear something green on race day. Registration is available online via hollandhillstudio.com or checks for $40/adults or $20/students can be sent to Holland Hill Studio, 97 Holland St, Moultonboro, NH 03254. For more information, please call Pasha Marlowe at 603-476-2476 or visit hollandhillstudio.com.