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Event Power, Long Island’s premier race organization, is working with Athletes for a Fit Planet to green its nine triathlons, duathlons, and youth events this year, with a special focus on the Mighty Hamptons Triathlon and Mightman

“We are excited to be working with FitPlanet,” said Victoria Belegrinos, Event Power’s Race Director. “Our races are in some of the most scenic places on Long Island. We owe it to our athletes, the local communities, and the planet to be more eco-friendly, and will strive to be in 2009.”

The green focus in 2009 will be on Event Power’s two marquee events: The Mighty Hamptons Triathlon in Sag Harbor, NY, on September 13 and the Mightyman in Montauk, NY, on October 4. The Mighty Hamptons is one of the oldest and most prestigious triathlons in the country and frequently sited as a “must-do” race.

“FitPlanet is proud to be supporting Event Power’s efforts to go green,” said Bruce Rayner, Founder and Chief Green Officer of FitPlanet. “There are a number of eco-friendly practices we’ll be introducing in 2009 with the plan to add more in 2010 and beyond.”

This year, Event Power will focus on reducing the amount of waste going to landfill by implementing a comprehensive recycling program. In addition, Event Power will begin to address the carbon footprint of its races by reducing and offsetting its carbon emissions. Options include encouraging athletes to ride share and to purchase carbon credits to offset the emissions of their travel.

“Each mile you drive produces about one pound of CO2,” said Rayner. “The eco-impact of hundreds of people traveling hundreds of miles quickly adds up. “Ride sharing can cut an event’s carbon footprint nearly in half.”