If you’re here, you know that the new Prepair™ Collection includes sports sandals designed specifically for athletes and has proven recovery and health benefits added to their already best-in-class comfort.  For women, we wanted to complete the outfit so we are partnering with SkirtSports.

SkirtSports is more than just a skirt company - from sexy tops to head turning cycling shorties and fashion-forward triathlon swimsuits, SkirtSports continues to redefine women’s fitness apparel.

The prizes for the SkirtSports sweepstakes are:

• One Grand Prize Winner will receive a $150 SkirtSports Gift Certificate AND a pair of CROCS Prepairs!
• Two runner-ups will receive a pair from the Crocs Prepair Collection and a SkirtSports Limited Edition print visor!
• *Special Bonus! Enter to win & you will receive a coupon code for FREE GROUND SHIPPING at Crocs ($10 value!).*

Register to WIN today! Promotion ends on July 16th!

San Francisco – (June 14, 2009) More than 2,000 amateur and professional athletes competed in the 29th annual Escape from Alcatraz™ Triathlon Sunday, June 14, with Andy Potts, from Colorado Springs, Colo. winning the prestigious event for a third straight year. Mary Beth Ellis from Thornton, Colo., was the top finisher among the females. Featuring a 1.5 mile swim from Alcatraz Island to the shore, an 18-mile bike ride and an eight-mile run through San Francisco, this race is considered one of the most difficult triathlons in the world.

The Crocs Prepair™ Collection was a part of the action with every participant being given a coupon and information about the collection. After all, the Prepair™ collection is specifically made for athletes like the ones at the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. These athletes will put the collection to the test, and we’re confident that they’ll come back with rave reviews!

Crocs is proud to announce it’s partnership with the Single Mingle 5k race. The second annual race will happen this year in our own Mile High City on Saturday, August 1st. This isn’t a regular 5k - it’s one that caters to active singles who come together for a day to run and celebrate at a post party in downtown Denver. The run will take you all around scenic Denver, passing by the zoo, taking you through parks and beautiful landscape. After the race be sure to put on a pair of Prepair to recover from the days run and prepare your feet for some dancing that evening. The Prepair collection is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys running. We offer many benefits to keep your feet healthy and your muscles strong. Our sport sandal is fun and slick while scientifically proven to enhance your recovery. And after the Single’s Mingle - we hope we aren’t your only match that you go home with.

Crocs is also giving away a free pair of Prepair to the first 50 registrants so be sure to sign up now as spaces are filling up quickly. We look forward to seeing you on race day! For more information on the Singles Mingles 5k click here www.singlesmingle5k.com

Boulder, Colorado- USA Olympian Matty Reed showed again just why he may be one of the most versatile triathletes in the world, winning the brutally hard REV3 Half-Ironman in 3:59:28. Taking the lead immediately upon exiting the swim, Reed showcased his strong talent in all 3 sports.

“The course was crazy hard, like uphill, downhill, corner, up hill, repeat,” Reed said. “I knew it was going to be a strong man’s course and that is why I came. I am thrilled to break 4 hours on this course.”

Reed, who recently won the Pan American Championships in the drafting format of triathlon, is showing that he truly is one of the rare 3-sport (swimming, biking, running) triathletes.

Today, Reed took control of the race at the gun with Boulder’s Tim O’Donnell, and the two blasted the swim together. Once on the bike, Reed powered away from the field and entered T2 with a 2:26 lead. That was all Reed needed as at half way of the run the lead was still at 2:20. Reed then settled in, knowing the race was his by the smile on his face on the out and back section of the run. Reed then enjoyed the finish and rolled across the line in honor of “The Blazeman” (waronals.com), the charity he races for.

“I really love the half-ironman distance. I can show my strengths and really enjoy racing fast and hard,” Reed stated. “This distance, an athlete must be able to bike solid and on this course no one can hide. The hills made it an honest course.”

Many were calling the REV3 one of the hardest races on the planet. Reed seemed to just stride along on the run, showing the triathlon world again that his short course speed and his powerful skills combine well at the half-ironman distance. Reed won the 70.3 Oceanside race earlier in the season.

The 2008 Olympian Reed has won all but one race he has entered in 2009 (a flat tyre ruined the streak) and enters a race-heavy part of his season.

“I have put in a good training block this past month and am looking forward to some World Cup racing later this month and then hitting some non-drafting short course races in July. It is fun for me to race across all three formats. My heart loves to race hard and I cant say enough about this race today…. It was hard!!!”

Reed recently raced the Boulder Bolder 10km citizen’s race where he finished a solid 12th, a good training day for the year around Boulder resident.

Up next: World Cup Championship Series Race- Washington D.C. And then World Cup Des Moines.

For more information on Matty Reed, www.mattyreed.com.

For photos of race, contact www.ericwynn.org

Last week we were able to attend the Collegiate Strength and Condition Coaches Association in Nashville Tennessee.  Over 500 of the top Collegiate Strength Coaches were in attendance.  Each guest received a pair of the new Crocs Prepair™ collection.  We think the Prepair collection is perfect for recovery after exercise, and the coaches agreed.  With numerous benefits such as reduced muscle fatigue and antimicrobial silver the coaches were excited to test them out.

While at the conference we met coaches from some of the most prestigious schools in the country, including USC, Texas, Florida and North Carolina.  Everyone we talked to had the same reaction - it is about time!  The importance of recovery has been over looked for too long and to have a shoe that can aid in the recovery of the body is priceless.  Improved recovery can lead to improved performance and even the littlest thing can be the difference between success and failure.  These coaches realize this and are excited to see how the Prepair™ shoe makes a difference in their locker rooms.

We were able to have a little fun while we were there, going out to experience some good country music and great BBQ in downtown Nashville.

Prepair™ Expo: May 23-24, 2009
Race Day:  May 25, 2009

The Dick’s Sporting Goods Bolder Boulder is a Memorial Day Tradition in beautiful Boulder, Colorado.  The 10k race is right in our back yard and we’re proud to be a sponsor!

Colfax Marathon

Prepair™ Expo: May 15-16, 2009
Race Day: May 17, 2009

Matt Reed, USA, was named USAT’s Male Athlete of the Year for 2008 Elite ITU. Reed fought long and hard last season to save the USA’s third Olympic spot and allow the USA, the country where triathlon originated, 3 men to start the 2008 Olympic Games. Reed also earned the highest finish ever for an American Male at a World Championship, with his 5th place finish at 2008 World Championships.

“This is a huge honor and I am thrilled to receive this award. Last year was a year of super highs and low lows, and this award helps me swallow my sub-par performance at my first Olympic games and know that my week in, week out performances were appreciated,” Reed said from his home in Boulder, Colorado.

“I am very proud to race for the USA and very proud of the team that I have. We have an amazing system of support here and I am honored to be a part of USA Triathlon. This honor only motivates me more to get the stars and stripes to the top of the podium again.”