www.Tri4aHandUp.com partner SwimOutlet.com adds Jerrod Shoemaker to fold

SwimOutlet.com has graciously assisted Tri4aHandUp with raffle items and affiliate commissions for charity donations, and now they add Jerrod Shoemaker to their athlete roster. 

SwimOutlet.com, the web’s most popular swim shop, has added triathlete Jarrod Shoemaker to its athlete roster for 2014 as an in-house content contributor for such topics as expert guides, product reviews, training tips and other triathlon-related information. Shoemaker was a 2008 Olympian and the top American qualifier for the Beijing Olympics at the trials race. In 2009, he won the Duathlon World Championships consisting of a run-cycle-run and was named USA Triathlon’s Triathlete of the Year in 2012. He also has a keen sense of product development and design for a range of triathlon accessories, having started his own line of personal care products among other things.

Shoemaker will begin contributing with regular features on SwimOutlet.com’s blog and website in January. He will also be featured in newsletters and social media campaigns. SwimOutlet.com has partnered with other athletes in the past including Olympians Mark Gangloff, Tony Azevedo and Garrett-Weber Gale, and is currently partners with U.S. Masters Swimming, Fitter and Faster Swim Tour and USA Synchro, among others.

SwimOutlet.com is the largest online specialty store for aquatics in the United States. The online retail store grew out of a dedication to providing the best goods and services to anyone interested in aquatic activities and sports. SwimOutlet.com has the largest selection for swimming, water polo, fashion, beach and surf! In addition to having an extensive selection and the lowest prices, SwimOutlet.com offers phenomenal customer service and fast shipping.

I posted this news in partnership with SwimOutlet since they have been so awesome with helping me and my fundraising.  It's a bit of a plug, but I have no problem helping spread the word about them!

Remember, shop at SwimOutlet.com and 8 percent goes to www.Tri4aHandUp.com charities!

Thanks!

Kansas City area runner Chad Rogers missing

Former church youth leader Chad Rogers of Liberty, Mo., is missing after not returning from a run around 8:30 p.m., Monday night.

Now, search teams are organizing to look for the missing 30-year-old Rogers.

He was last seen wearing black running shorts, red running shoes, no shirt and a bright orange visor.

His family said he is an experienced runner who has completed the Boston Marathon and that this is not typical behavior for Rogers, who is a self-described stay-at-home father of one.

Rogers and his wife recently left Jefferson City and the First United Church where he worked to be closer to family in Liberty.

The cross country coach for Rogers' alma mater, Liberty High School, is arranging a massive search running event on Tuesday, 7/23/13, at 5 p.m.

Family and friends have also made a Facebook page called "Bring Chad Home" to post updates and gather information.

The family has contacted law enforcement and area hospitals, however have not received any updates regarding his whereabouts.

If you have any information, please notify the Liberty Police Department at (816) 439-4701.