2011 Great Lakes MultiSport Expo Review

I visited the 2011 Great Lakes MultiSport Expo (HERE) at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin, Wisconsin this weekend. Last year, the expo was located in Milwaukee at the State Fair Park. The expo was a bit further of a drive for me, but I'm glad I went. The venue was nice, but there seemed to be a few less exhibitors than 2010. The parking lot was a bit of a chaotic mess. Besides the slush mess of gravel and melted snow, vehicles were parked all over the place in no rhyme-or-reason. It made it pretty difficult to find a spot to park. When I got inside, though, it was well organized and I was excited to go shopping and meet with vendors. I had pre-purchased my admission at Berkeley Running Company (HERE) in Madison the week prior. Always good to get a discount.

I met with the race organizer from the Prairie du Chien Half Marathon (held in May in Wisconsin) (HERE) and really enjoyed chatting with her. More on that soon. I also chatted a lot with the lady that ran the IRUNLIKEAGIRL (HERE) booth. I didn't pick up anything at their booth this year, because they no longer had the sweet $10 bins!!! I really do love their technical tops.


I had been in touch in touch for the past few months with Dan from Hidden Bay Sports (HERE). Hidden Bay Sports creates custom running, cycling and triathlon apparel. I had a great time getting to know Dan and Chris at the expo. And, I look forward to working with them much more in the future. Check out the custom Running Diva Apparel they designed for me to sport at my twelve half marathons this year!!! Doesn't it rock?! Much more on this fabulous business relationship really soon. Stay tuned.

Me with Dan from Hidden Bay Sports

Hidden Bay sports created a custom pink animal print singlet, at matching headband and techinical top. I can't wait to sport these on my next 13.1 mile journey!

I also picked up a turquoise skirt from Skirt Sports, a long sleeve hot pink technical top, some fun argyle socks, some new nutrition to try and another pink handheld. Can never have too many, right?!?!

I am really glad that I took a break from the Wisconsin winter to attend the expo. The expo was not huge, but was a decent size and it was nice to be surrounded with some like-minded people. It also got me psyched up for race season and meeting all of my goals for 2011. Now I'm fired up!