2015 Kerrville Participants Guide

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The Kerrville Triathalon

5 Welcome Letter7 Event Schedule8 Bike Check In & Out8 Gear Bag 9 Swim Waves11 Participant Bag Items12 Equipment Check12 How to Wear a Chip13 Parking & Shuttle Bus 12 Spectator Info15-18 COURSE MAPS 20 USAT Rules21 General Advice

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Weather Contingency PlanIn the event of foul weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Should the weather conditions be unsafe for the swim, this event will be changed to a bike-run utilizing the same distances as the triathlon. The duathlon will use a time trial start based upon the same order. If the weather makes it too dangerous for cycling, the event will be-come a 5 Km run for all participants.

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Dear Friends:Welcome to the 5th Annual Kerrville Triathlon Festival presented by H-E-B!

At High Five Events, we look forward all sea-son to our big finale in Kerrville, the seventh event of the Texas Tri Series. The series begins in Austin with the Rookie Tri in May and con-cludes here in the beautiful and welcoming town of Kerrville.

This year we’ve made a few additions and changes that we think you will enjoy. We’ve moved the Finish Line Festival and T2 down to Louis Hays Park. In addition, there is an entirely new run course that is on the river trail that follows along the Guadalupe, offer-ing shade and beautiful scenery. Plus we have special prizes for the people who finish each stage of the triathlon the quickest - fast-est swim, fastest bike, and fastest run. And speaking of prizes, each distance has their own belt buckle finisher medals this year!

Thank you for choosing to visit Kerrville and participate in the Kerrville Triathlon Festival. We will do our best to ensure that you have a fantastic experience!

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+ Welcome

Kerrville Tri Fest StaffAnnouncer: Logan DelawareAthlete Services: Richelle CriswellBike Course: Mark Kendall, Tim StansburyChief Bike Mechanic: James BalentineDirector of Marketing: Stacy KeeseGear Bags/Site: Adam LowellTransition: Lance Pyburn, Nick SidelPhotographers: Liz Kreutz, Ed Sparks,Tom MarekRace Manager: Dan CarrollRun Course: Barrett Criswell, John ChungSite & Supply: Mike Watson, Seth Markovich, Griffin HarwoodSite and Supply Manager: Tim AcalaSite Special Ops: Jack MurraySponsorship/Community Outreach: Tina ThomasStaff Wellness: Cindy Keese Swim Course: Brad Miller Timing: Raul Najera, Meghan NajeraVolunteer Coordinator: Caitlin ProbandtVolunteer Director: Stacy Farrugia

+ SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH5:30 AM Transition Area Opens7:15 AM Transition Area Closed7:15 AM Pre-race Meeting7:30 AM Half Distance Race Start8:20 AM Quarter Distance Race Start1:00 PM Quarter Distance Awards Presentation3:00 PM Awards Presentation (tentative)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH 3 - 7 PM The Kerrville Tri Expo & Packet Pickup, Inn of the Hills Hotel4 - 7:30 PM Bike Check-In at T1 and Run Bag Check-In at T2

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH5:30 AM Transition Areas Open. T2 also open for Run Bag check-in5:30-6:30 Sprint Distance Late Packet Pickup at T27:15 AM Transition Area Closed7:15 AM Pre-race Meeting7:30 AM Debra Zapata Sprint Distance Race Start10:30 AM Awards Presentation (tentative)11:00 AM Kids Fun Run - Start/Finish at Finish Line12 - 5 PM The Kerrville Tri Expo & Packet Pickup, Inn of the Hills Hotel1 - 5:30 PM Mandatory Bike Check-In at T1 & Run Bag Check-In at T2

+ FUN SCHEDULE!FRIDAY

Pre Race Yoga 7AM Swim Start - hold the wetsuit, warm up first!Meeting Room B4PM Flat Tire Clinic & Fastest Change Races- Win Prizes!5PM Stay on Course Talk with Race Director & USAT Official 6PM 30 minutes to Pro, w/ Q&A Pro Triathlete Kelly Williamson - great for all levels, especially beginners!Meeting Room D4 -7 PM Movie Screening - great for friends and family to hang out! GrapeJuice6-7 PM Tweet Up at GrapeJuice! Tweet for Happy Hour PricingBluebonnet Room7-9 PM Meet Up Mixer! Ticket includes Food & Drink!

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Meeting Room B12PM Come as You are Yoga 1PM Let’s Talk Nutrition -Peterson Medical talks what to eat when2PM Stay on Course Talk with Race Director & USAT Official3PM History of Texas Talk4PM Achieving Goals w/ Patricia Walsh author of Blind AmbitionMeeting Room D1-3PM Gear Swap - trade with other participants 3PM Flat Tire Clinic & Fastest Change Races- Win Prizes!Inn Pub5:30-7:30PM KJSG Pasta Dinner

Pre Race Yoga 7AM Swim Start - hold the wetsuit, warm up first!

Athletes will receive 3 bags along with their packet. There will be stickers included with the race number that should be used to label each bag.

Bike Bag: After the swim, all of your swim gear will be transported from T1 to T2, so that all of your belongings are in T2 after the race. Anything you wear during the swim that you will not take with you on the bike must be placed into the Bike Bag after the swim. This typically includes goggle, swim cap, and a wetsuit.

Morning Clothes Bag: After the swim, all of your gear will be transported from T1 to T2, so that all of your belongings are in T2 after the race. Therefore, any clothes that you wore to the race site that you will not be using during the race must be placed into the Morning Clothes Bag. You must drop off your bag at the designated location out-side T1 before heading to the swim start.

Run Bag: This bag should be used to hold all of the items you will need when transitioning from the bike to the run. This typically includes running shoes, socks, hat/visor, sunglasses, and nutrition. This bag must be checked into T2 on the day prior to the event.

Run, Bike, and Morning Clothes Bags

Bike & Run Gear Check-InAll events at the Kerrville Triathlon Festival will use a two transition area format. T1 (swim to bike) and T2 (bike to run) are in different locations approximately 2 miles apart. Participants will ride their bicycles during the event from T1 after the swim to T2, where they will begin the run. After packet pick-up there is MANDATORY bike check-in and run bag drop. This will require a trip to T1 with your bike and a trip to T2 to drop your run bag. To enter the transition area each athlete must have their race number affixed to their bike and their athlete wristband on their wrist.

Mandatory Bike and Run Bag check-in is at the following times: Sprint DistanceFriday 4 PM - 7:30 PM Bike Check-In at T1 and Run Bag Check-In at T2

Saturday 5:30 - 6:30 AM Late Packet Pickup & Run Bag Check-In at T2, followed by Bike Check-In at T1 It is strongly recommended that you check in your bike and run bag on Friday, if possible. Half & Quarter DistanceSaturday 1 PM - 5:30 PM Bike Check-In at T1 and Run Bag Check-In at T2 Saturday Bike and Run Bag Check-In is MANDATORY. There is no check-in on race day.

Relay InformationThe exchange point for each leg of the relay will be at the bike rack. After the swim, the cyclist may remove the bike from the bike rack once the swimmer has arrived and the rack spot and the timing chip has been exchanged. The runner may start the run from the rack spot once the cyclist has returned and racked the bike. Each relay team member shall have an “R” marked on their left calf.

+ Wave StartsPlease wear the swim cap provided in your participant bag.

Note: Some swim cap colors are repeated. Make sure you start with the correct wave. The transition area will close at 7:15 AM. You must leave the transition area when it closes.

SPRINT DISTANCE (Saturday, Sept 26th)7:30 AM Men 34 & Under7:34 AM Men 35-447:38 AM Men 45 & Over7:42 AM Women 34 & Under7:46 AM Women 35-447:50 AM Women 45 & Over7:54 AM Relays

HALF DISTANCE (Sunday, Sept 27th)7:30 AM Open7:32 AM Women 40 & Over7:36 AM Men 50 & Over7:40 AM Men 40-497:44 AM Men 39 & Under7:48 AM Women 39 & Under7:52 AM Relays & Aquabike

QUARTER DISTANCE (Sunday, Sept 27th)8:20 AM Women 40 & Over8:24 AM Women 39 & Under8:28 AM Men 40 & Over8:32 AM Men 39 & Under & Aquabike


Time Trial Swim StartEach wave, with the exception of the Open wave, will be a time trial start. The time trial start consists of starting one person at a time at approximately 2 second intervals. Partici-pants will start with their assigned wave (eg. Intermediate, Men 40 & Over), and will line up within their wave on a first come basis. The time for each person will start when they cross the swim start timing mat at the water's edge. We think you will like this new way to start the swim - no more mass swim start!

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Timing Chip & StrapChip is attached to velcro ankle strap & secured to your ankle at all times during the tri. INSTRUCTIONS are on the following page.>>>

***All images are examples & not necessarilythe exact item.***

Wristband Gets you into transition & is used to get food & beer at the after party. Yellow is for those over 21 Red is for under 21.

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+ Participant Bag Items These items should be given to you at packet pickup.


Technical Tee Shirt(picture is representation only)

Reusable Bag(picture is representation only)

Place Helmet Number on front of helmet. >>>>>>>

Place Bike Number on the seat post. >>>>>

Bib & Bike Numbers The large number included in your participant bag is worn after the swim and can be used with a race belt or pinned onto the front of your shirt. The bike number will be attached to your bike with twist ties. The stickers are for the following: Helmet, Run Gear Bag, Morning Clothes Bag, Bike Gear Bag.

Technical Hat (picture is representation only)

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Safety Pins(not included in bag) May be used to secure your race number onto your shirt. They can be picked up at packet pickup.

Bib Number

Before your triathlon, have a system in place to check your equipment. It is recommended that you start with what you’ll use first in the tri and work through to the equipment that you will use last:

1. Check your goggles, check that the strap and nose bridge are not going to break on the start line or during the swim, check that the seals have not perished. If the lens is scratched consider a new pair for racing and keep the old pairfor the pool.

2. Check your wetsuit for potential tears, check the seams are not frayed and likely to split, if so get it fixed in enough time. Also look for holes and cuts, these can be glued and stitched to prevent water entering the suit and to make the suit streamlined.(next page...)

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3. Check Your Bike. There is a lot to check here so if you don't know what to do, get down to your local bike store (and try to learn). Nothing is worse than athletes arriving at the pre race in-spection needing a new frame or another wheel for safety.

4. Check your helmet, the plastic shell needs to be firmly affixed to the foam and the strap should not be frayed and needs to fit firmly. Check that there are no cracks or dents as these will likely not pass in a pre race check.

5. Check your running shoes. Look to see that they are not worn out of alignment or that the midsole is crushed. Also check that the elastic laces or the laces and toggles are working well. Check that they are washed clean and dry. ••••

Equipment check continued...

Race Day Parking will be available near the Family Sports Center for the Swim and Bike Start, and at locations near the finish line. Shuttle buses will be provided in the morning on race day to transport athletes and spectators from the park-ing lots near the finish line to the swim start and T1. It is recommended that participants park near the finish line and take the shuttle bus to the swim start, or arrange a ride with a spectator.

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It is a goal for each event that we leave the venue in a better condition than when we arrived. High Five Events and Jack & Adam’s Bicycles have put in place the following programs to keep the venues we use clean:

• Plastic bottle drinking water has been replaced with reusable bike bottles and easy water filling stations.• Recycling receptacles are located next to each trash receptacle.• A waste crew is on duty for the full duration of the event to ensure the maximum amount of recycling.• The entire course is cleaned of trash after the event, even if the trash was there before the event.• 100% online registration for partici-pants and volunteers.• Post event food and beverage op-tions that reduce waste and maximize recycling.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

SpectatorsSpectators are welcome to roam the site and cheer on their friends and family members. There are very few places that specta-tors will not be allowed. Please do not challenge volunteers or jump fences. The volunteers are there to help ensure the safety of the athletes. Spectators are not allowed into the transition area. Spectators are welcome to help themselves to water. Some of our partners will also be giving away free samples, or selling food. Of-ficial race food and drink is for the athletes and volunteers only.

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The Aid Stations for the Sprint Distance will only have Water and Gatorade.At each station there will be certified athletic trainers, provided by Medicine in Motion, who can provide in-jury assessment and first aid. There will also be EMTs

on vehicles roaming the course searching for athletes in need of assistance.The CLIF Shot Energy Zone will be at Aid Station #1, which will be passed twice for the Quarter Distance, and four times for the Half Distance. Please refer to the of-ficial Kerrville Triathlon course maps above.

Run Course Aid Stations


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1. Helmets: Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be used in USAT sanctioned events. Hel-mets must be worn at all times while on your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. Penalty: Disqualification

2. Chin Straps: Chin straps must be buckled at all times when on a bicycle. DO NOT unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off your bicycle.Penalty: Disqualification on the course; Variable time penalty in transition area only.

3. Outside Assistance: No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used. Triathlons and duathlons are individual tests of fitness. Penalty: Variable time penalty

4. Transition Area: All equip-ment must be placed in the prop-erly designated and individually assigned bike corral. The wheel of the bicycle must be down on the side of the assigned space. All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another participant’s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. All bar ends must be solidly plugged. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers into the transition area.Penalty: Variable time penalty

5. Drafting: Keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 15 seconds. Position--keep to the right hand side of the lane of travel unless passing. Blocking--riding on the left side of the lane without pass-ing anyone and interfering with other cyclists at-tempting to pass. Overtaken--once passed, you must immediately exit the draft zone from the rear, before attempting to pass again.Penalty: Variable time penalty

6. Course: All competitors are required to fol-low the prescribed course and to stay within all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow cen-ter line for ANY reason. Cyclists must obey all applicable traffic laws at all times. Penalty: Ref-

eree’s discretion

7. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language or oth-er unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race offi-cials, USA Triathlon officials, volunteers, specta-tors or fellow athletes is forbidden.Penalty: Disqualification

8. Headphones: Headphones, headsets, walk-mans, iPods, mp3 players, or personal audio de-vices, etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. Penalty: Variable time pen-alty

9. Abandonment: All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing,

etc. shall be thrown on the course.Penalty: Variable time penalty

10. Race numbers: All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the bike and run. Numbers must face the front and be clearly visible at all times. Numbers may not be cut or folded or altered in any way. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing.Penalty: Variable time penalty for missing or altered number.

Disqualification and one year sus-pension from membership in USAT for transfer-ring a number without race director permission.

11. Wetsuits: Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 de-grees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion, provided, how-ever that participants who wears a wetsuit within such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are prohibited.

For a complete list of USAT rules, please refer to the most up to date version at: usatriathlon.org/events/rules.aspx


+ COMMONLY VIOLATED RULES & PENALTIES

1. Arrive Early! A half hour won't be enough time to get everything done. Give yourself an hour, even more if you can, so that you won't be rushed.

2. Make sure you have your Race Number and pins or number belt, Swim Cap, bike frame number (this should already be on your bike), and helmet number.

3. You will need to get Body Marked. Body Marking is essential so that the race organization knows who you are if you lose your number, and the photographers use it to identify your photos. You should have your race number with you when you go to get Body Marked.

4. Your bike should already be on the rack in the transition area (the big fenced in area with the bike racks) because there is mandatory bike check in the day before the event. Your bike should be ‘racked’ by either hooking the seat over the top rail of the bike rack, or by hooking the handlebars/brake levers over the top rail. Make sure that your tires are pumped up and that your bike frame number is on the bike. Please be considerate towards your fellow partici-pants and do not hog space in the transition area. There should be enough room for at least 7 bicycles on each rack.

5. Be sure to put your timing chip on be-fore exiting transition for the final time be-fore the start. The chip should go around your left ankle using the strap provided. The chip must be worn throughout the en-tire race.

Now that your bike is racked and you have your stuff from registra-tion, and if you arrived early enough, you should have plenty of time to get ready to race. Here’s what to do next:

1. First off, you need to do something with that race number. You have to finish the race with the number on the front of your body, so you can either use the pins you were given to pin it to the shirt you’ll wear during the race, or you can use a number belt if you have one. The number must be worn during the run.

2. Next, organize your gear next to your bike. Make sure you have your bike shoes laid out so that they are easy to get into. Have your helmet either on the ground near your shoes or on your handlebars, with the strap undone so that it’s easy to put on. A good idea is to have your helmet sitting upside-down with your sunglasses in your helmet. That way it’s hard to forget either. Make sure you have your water bottles filled as well.

3. Your running shoes, hat and anything else you’ll need on the run should already be in your Run Gear Bag that you checked into T2.

4. Put any clothing and items that you may have worn to the race site into the bag la-beled Dry Clothes Bag with your number on it, and be sure to turn it into the Gear Bag Truck when you exit transition to head to the swim start.

5. Make sure you have your Swim Gear Bag at your transition spot next to your bike. You’ll put all of your swim gear (wet-suit, swim cap, goggles) into this bag be-fore you get on your bike. The event staff will collect the bags and transport them to T2 so that all of your gear is there when you are done with the race. (next page...)

Here is a logical progression that you may want to go through when you get to the race site:

+ GENERAL ADVICE


6. You should be pretty organized by now so you can use any spare time to familiar-ize yourself with the flow of traffic once the race starts. Figure out where the swim finishesand where you’ll have to run to get your bike. Locate a fixed landmark (garbage cans may get moved) or count the number of bike racks to your bike, so that you don’t get lost looking for your bike. It’s like look-ing for a needle in a haystack if you don’t have some idea where to start.

7. After the swim, you will enter the transi-tion at one end and leave at the other. When you return you reverse things. That is, the bike starts and finishes at the same side of the transition area, and the run goes out where the swim came in.

8. It's also a good idea to do a walk or warm-up run of the start of the run course and finish. That way you won't get lost starting the run and you'll have some good landmarks as you near the finish line. It's always nice to know when you are nearing the finish line, so if you have some visual cues you'll be more comfortable.

9. The best advice for any new triathlete is to get to the swim start early and scope out

the swim course. Take some time to figure out how you are going to sight the buoys and maybe pick out some land marks along the way to measure distance. The swim is often the most daunting part of a triathlon and open water swimming is different than pool swimming. When you can't see the bottom and there are no lane ropes people often freak out a bit and then they have trouble swimming. Factor in any trouble navigating and you've got a long swim on your hands. Take some time to get comfort-able in the water and with the fact that you can't see as well. Practice sighting the buoys so that you won't get lost. The more time you spend getting comfortable, the less time you'll spend panicking.

If you are a weak swimmer or a beginner, please stay to the back of the pack. This not only keeps you from getting clobbered, but it also helps those stronger swimmers get out of your way faster. One more point about the swim. You may see people at the race with wetsuits. You don’t need to have a wetsuit to race, so don’t worry if you don’t have one. We will take the water tempera-ture on race morning and let you know if wetsuits are legal. Check the USAT rule in this guide for more info. ••••

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