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Sardinia is a natural paradise and offers a beautiful sight and experience to the people coming here. At the same time we see a race course in the hills of Sardinia that will require a peak performance from our athletes.

So our goal is to make people enjoy this race in this surrounding for many years! And this is only possible if we help to preserve the environmental condition and support our athletes to be prepared and in good condition.

Thus, sustainability is a priority for us and with the 4vita Association we have the ideal partner. This will help us to realize efficient solutions for the different measures required!

Stefano Leone, Co- Organizer TriStar222 Sardinia

TriStar222 Sardinia

With the heart of the race at the Costa Smeralda and the BIKE passing the mountains of North Sardinia this long-distance triathlon is embedded in a very interesting nature area.

Date: 03 October 2010

Distance: 222km (2 km swimming, 200 km cycling, 20 km running)

Location: Arzachena, Sardinia

Organizer: I AM Sports

www.tristar222sardinia.com

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First of its art

This triathlon race with a total distance of 222km is the first of this format ever. First edition of the event was in 2010 and main race venue is the region of Arzachena at the Costa Smeralda in the north east of Sardinia. Apart from the race on Sunday there will be a Star&Co Expo village with several stands for exhibitors that offer a rich selection of products and services to the athletes, family, friends and visitors.

The little continent

Of all mediterranean islands Sardinia is the one with the second largest biodiversity. Untouched areas in the back-country, a remarkable diversity of ecological nishes and home to some rare or endangered species like the turtle and the nuns seal. Due to its fascinating landscapes and varied vegetation and biodiversity Sardinia is also known as piccolo continente - small continent.

Pristine coastal areas and forests make the island to a natural paradise with a very special charm. The isolation of large protected areas preserve the landscape and the natural balance. The mild mediterranean climate ensures evergreen vegetation in Sardinia.

Preserve the natural paradise

The philosophy of all TriStar Races includes that the impact of the events on environment is limited to a minimum. Therefore the organizers of this event, I AM Sports, will take all possible actions to preserve the beauty and inviolacity of this region.

After swimming in the turquise-blue water of the Costa Smeralda with a high biodiversity the tough bike course takes the athletes for 200km to the hilly back-country of Sardinia. Here the athletes will be challenged enormously before they go for the final 20km on the run course. This physical challenge will need a special preparation and care during race in nutrition and race tactics.

Together for a sustainable race

The 4vita Association will support the organizers of TriStar222 Sardiniain their efforts to make this event sustainable in any manner. Solutions will be worked out and realized and all communication tools used to get all involved committed to this idea and responsibility. Together with the athletes we want to make this race healthy- for the athlete and the environment.

4vita at TriStar222 Sardinia

TriStar222 Sardinia and the 4vita Association are working closely together in order to make the Event sustainable. To achieve this objective the following actions and activities are undertaken:

Eco Action

Our major task is to preserve the inviolacy of the environment. Therefor we aim to leave the place the same way as we found it before the event.

Major task is consequently to manage the waste.
- Together with our suppliers we are looking for solutions to reduce waste whereever we can
- All over the event venue we're installing waste points where visitors dispose their waste in sorted bins
- Waste sorting is realized according to local regulations
- We recycle all waste that is recyclable
At all Energy Stations on BIKE and RUN we install Ecozones. All athletes will dispose all their waste at these Ecozones and nowhere else along the course. After the race we collect all waste of the Energy Stations and along the race course and bring it to waste collection facilities.
The 4vita team is cleaning up at the event venues around Star&Co, Start and Finish.

Health Action

4vita offers in cooperation a coaching seminar at Star&Co. On Friday you can learn how to train and prepare your body and how to plan nutrition in the best possible way to do sports healthy and sustainable.
The Trilife also prepared a training plan for all registered athletes of TriStar222 Sardinia. With registration every athlete could receive a training plan free of costs in order to prepare ideally for a healthy race.

Communication

At the 4vita booth all visitors of the Star&Co can get from Thursday to Sunday information about how to act sustainable and how to support our common vision of sustainable sport solutions.
The Eco responsibility campaign shall raise awareness through the athletes and all other visitors of the event. By wearing the 4vita eco responsibility sticker every athlete is welcomed to show he cares!
The 4vita road informs all visitors of the Star&Co village about the concept of protectin health and environment.