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    CONTENTS

    6 Welcome Letter8 Event Schedule8 Bike Check In & Out9 Swim Wave Starts10 Equipment Check

    12 My First Tri14Calendar of Events15 Free Workouts16 USAT Rules17 Sponsors18 General Advice20 Venue Info20 Spectator Info20 Parking Info22 Maps27 Aid Station Info

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    Dear Friends:

    Welcome to the Inaugural Kerrville Tri-athlon Festival!

    Since the inception o the Texas Tri Seriesve years ago, we have been searchingor the perect central Texas destinationto hold the nal event or the series. This

    year, we are thrilled to be partnering withthe City o Kerrville to create the ultimateTexas hill country triathlon. The Kerrvillearea has long been a avorite destination

    or outdoor recreation and we think youwill nd it ideal or triathlon as well.

    This event would not be possible with-out the support and cooperation o theKerrville community. Wed especially liketo thank the City o Kerrville, includingPublic Works, the Police, Fire, EMS, &Parks and Recreation departments, KerrCounty and the Kerr County Sherifs O-ce, the Texas Department o Transpor-

    tation and Department o Public Saety,The Family Sports Center, Inn o the Hills,Notre Dame Catholic Church & School,CW Manhattan Associates, Rio Robles,and Hill Country State Bank. You all havebeen welcoming and gracious hosts.

    Thank you or choosing to participate inthe Kerrville Triathlon. We will do ourbest to ensure that you have a antasticexperience!

    Dan CarrollRace Director

    Dan CarrollRace Director a.k.a Digits

    Jack MurrayAsst. Race Director a.k.a. TheGodfather

    Stacy KeeseShe makes us look good

    Drew WolffBike Course Mastermind

    Jocko MurraySite Manager & Chief of Security

    Christine GravesExpo & Event Production Potpourri

    Brad MillerEvent Ranch Hand

    Mark LindseyEvent Craftsman

    Dawn CoxThe Kerrville Connection

    Jen NiemanShes got the 411

    Michelle LapuenteAnyone want to volunteer?

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    Scan the barcode aboveand get social with us!Dont have a scanner onyour smart phone? Searchthe apps store for a free

    scanner like Mobiletag.

    For more info, please visit:

    www.KerrvilleTri.com

    Comments & suggestions:

    [email protected]

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    Tim StansburyBike Course Grease Monkey

    Laurie AllenFinish Line Cheerleader

    Nick SeidelTransition Area Boomhauer

    Logan DelawareThe Big Mouth

    Doug GillenwaterGreatest Volunteer on the Planet

    James ThomasMr. USAT license

    James BallentineChief Bike Mechanic

    Todd GerlachRun Course & Sergeant at Arms

    Joseph MooreRun Course & Spiritual Advisor

    Eddie MartinezParking Acionado

    Kathy Murray & Cindy KeeseCoffee & Staff Wellness

    Shelley MooreMedical Chief of Staff

    Jack & Adams Bicycles StaffThe Blue Crew

    Team Jack & AdamsCan we get a breakdown?

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    RepublicofTexasTri.com

    April 14-15, 2012 Corpus Christi, TX

    Half, Olympic and Sprint Triathlons

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    SCHEDULE

    SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2ND5:30 AM Transition Area Opens7:15 AM Transition Area Closed

    7:15 AM Pre-race Meeting7:30 AM Half Distance Race Start8:20 AM Quarter Distance Race Start

    3:00 PM Awards Presentation (tentative)

    Bike & Run Gear Check-InAll events at the Kerrville Triathlon Festival will use a two transition area format. T1 (swimto bike) and T2 (bike to run) are in different locations approximately 2 miles apart. Partici-

    pants will ride their bicycles during the event from T1 after the swim to T2, where they willbegin 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 thetransition area each athlete must have their race number afxed to their bike and their athletewristband on their wrist.

    Mandatory Bike and Run Bag check-in is at the following times:

    Sprint DistanceFriday 4 PM - 8 PM Bike Check-In at T1 and Run Bag Check-In at T2Saturday 5:30 - 6:30 AM Packet Pickup & Run Bag Check-In at T2, followed by

    Bike Check-In at T1 It is strongly recommened that you checkin your bike and run bag on Friday, if possible.

    Half & Quarter DistanceSaturday 1 PM - 6 PM Bike Check-In at T1 and Run Bag Check-In at T2

    Saturday Bike and Run Bag Check-In is MANDATORY. Thereis no check-in on race day.

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

    all participants.

    FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH2 PM - 7 PM Expo & Packet Pickup, Inn of the Hills Hotel4 PM - 8 PM Bike Check-In at T1 and Run Bag Check-In at T24:00 PM Flat Tire Clinic5:00 PM Course Talk & Rules Review6:00 PM Beginner Triathlon Clinic

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST5:30 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 Sprint Distance Race Start10:30 AM Awards Presentation (tentative)11:30 AM Kids Fun Run - Start/Finish at Finish Line12 PM - 5 PM Expo & Packet Pickup, Inn of the Hills Hotel1 PM - 6 PM Mandatory Bike Check-In at T1 & Run Bag Check-In at T22:00 PM Flat Tire Clinic3:00 PM Course Talk & Rules Review

    4:00 PM Beginner Triathlon Clinic

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    CHEDULE

    Please wear the swim cap provided in your participant bag.Wave Starts

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

    Body MarkingBody Marking will take place starting at 5:30 AM at the Bike Start entrance to Transition Area1 (T1) located at the Family Sports Center. Please apply sunscreen only after body marking.

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

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    SPRINT DISTANCE (Saturday, Oct 1)7:30 AM Men 39 & Under (red swim caps)

    7:35 AM Men 40 & Over (yellow swim caps)7:40 AM Women 39 & Under (pink swim caps)7:45 AM Women 40 & Over (o. green swim caps)

    HALF DISTANCE (Sunday, Oct 2)7:30 AM Open Division (silver swim caps)7:32 AM Women 40 & Over (yellow swim caps)7:36 AM Men 50 & Over (red swim caps)7:40 AM Men 40-49 (royal swim caps)

    7:44 AM Men 39 & Under (white swim caps)7:48 AM Women 39 & Under (purple swim caps)7:52 AM Relays (silver swim caps)

    QUARTER DISTANCE (Sunday, Oct 2)8:20 AM All Women (yellow swim caps)8:24 AM All Men (o. green swim caps)

    Run, Swim, and Dry Clothes BagsAthletes will receive 3 bags along with their packet. There will be stickers included with therace number that should be used to label each bag.

    Run Bag: This bag should be used to hold all of the items you will need when transi-tioning 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.

    Swim 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 swimthat you will not take with you on the bike must be placed into the Swim Bag after theswim. This typically includes goggle, swim cap, and a wetsuit.

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

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    Latex Swim CapPlease wear the cap pro-vided; it corresponds toyour swim wave andserves as part of theevent safety plan.

    Timing Chip & StrapChip is attached to vel-cro ankle strap & se-cured to your ankle atall times during the tri.

    Wristband Gets youinto transition & is usedto get food & beer at theafter party. Yellow is forthose over 21 Red is forunder 21.

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

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    Technical Tee Shirt

    Finish Line Items (aka rewards!) These items are available at the nish line.

    Finisher Medal

    Reusable Bag

    Place Helmet Number on

    front of helmet. >>>>>>>

    Place Bike Number overtop of the top tube. >>>>>

    Bib & Bike Numbers The large number included in your participant bag is worn after the swim andcan be used with a race belt or pinned onto the front of your shirt. The sticker sheet contains stickersfor the following: Bike Frame, Bike Stem, Helmet, Run Gear Bag, Dry Clothes Bag, Swim Gear Bag,and two additional stickers.

    Bib Number

    Water Bottle

    Technical Hat

    Live MusicMany Types of Drinks

    Lots of Food

    Massage & more!

    Gear Bag x 3

    Safety Pins(not included in bag)May be used to se-cure your race num- ber onto your shirt.They can be pickedup at packet pickup.

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    QUIPMENT

    CHECK

    Before your triathlon, have a system in place to check your equipment. Itis recommended that you start with what youll use rst in the tri and workthrough 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 thestart line or during the swim, check that the seals have not perished. If the lens is scratchedconsider a new pair for racing and keep the old pair for the pool.

    2. Check your wetsuit for potential tears, check the seams are not frayed and likely to split, if soget it xed in enough time. Also look for holes and cuts, these can be glued and stitched to preventwater entering the suit and to make the suit streamlined.

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

    4. Check your helmet, the plastic shell needs to be rmly afxed to the foam and the strap shouldnot be frayed and needs to t rmly. Check that there are no cracks or dents as these will likelynot pass in a pre race check.

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

    Republic of Texas Tri - Apr 14-15th

    The Rookie Triathlon - May 6th

    Couples Triathlon - July 15th

    Jacks Generic Triathlon - Aug 5th

    The Austin Triathlon - Sept. 3rd

    Kerrville Triathlon - Sept. 29-30th

    Round Rock Express Ride - TBD

    TEXAS Round Up 5K - Apr. 28th

    Skeese Greets Womens Tri - May 13th Dirty Du & Trail Runs - Nov. 17-18th

    Remember:

    Splash-n-Dash on TuesdaysSign up for the Texas Tri Series

    Free workouts at J&A

    www.JackAndAdams.comwww.HighFiveEvents.com

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    My First Triby Jack Murray, Owner of Jack & Adams Bicycles

    Almost every day customers visit our shop seeking

    advice on participating in their rst triathlon. When

    I have the opportunity to help someone in this situ-

    ation, I share with them the story of my rst tri in

    hopes of helping them feel more comfortable abouttheir endeavor.

    It was the summer of 1994. The event was the Vic-

    toria Splash & Dash in Victoria, Texas. I had trained

    for a few weeks and was sure I was in peak condi-

    tion for an easy victory. I was, after all, fresh off a

    1600 meter run victory and bronze in the 3200 at the

    Texas State Championship Relays. How hard could

    a little tri be? I thought I knew all there was to know

    about swimming, biking, and running. Turns out - I

    knew nothing!

    The morning started with me loading my bike into

    the trunk of my mom's car and driving with her

    and my sister to the event one hour away. I arrived

    around 6 AM for an 8 AM start. This was before

    on-line registration, so I registered for the event that

    morning and picked up my packet. As people started

    to arrive, I noticed the differences between my rusty

    old mountain bike and some of their $2000 race ma-

    chines. My condence, however, was not crushed;

    I was still sure I could win. After racking my bike,I headed over to the pool area where everyone was

    warming up. As I got closer, I noticed everyone was

    wearing tight swimsuits and goggles. I was sure,

    however, that my baggy Umbro "soccer shorts" and

    lack of goggles was the best way to go. My plan was

    simple - go as fast as I could for as long as I could.

    They were letting swimmers go every 5 seconds and

    we had to snake up and down the pool for a total of

    300 meters. I patiently waited in line until 5,4,3,2,1

    go, I was off. I swam as fast as I could to the other

    side and then back again. 50 meters down 250 to

    go.

    By 150 my arms started to hurt and my eyes were

    stinging from the chlorine. By 200 I was kicking off

    the bottom every few strokes and swimming with

    my eyes closed, by 250 I was just trying to get out

    of the water alive, and without my shorts falling off.

    After the swim, I was sure I was still in good posi-

    tion to hold my own on the bike.

    I grab my bike out of transition and head out on to

    the 12 mile course. As I start to ride I realize I am not

    catching anyone. The rusty, old mountain bike that I

    borrowed from my high school track coach was not

    the stallion I thought it was. Riding around the block

    a few times for training was probably not the riding

    that all these people were doing. The fact that my

    bike could not shift was more trouble than I thought

    it would be. And looking back, my saddle was also

    about 5 to 7 inches to low. Towards the end of the

    ride I was being passed by a 10 year old girl and

    her mom; it was then that I started to feel my big

    victory slipping away. Still I was determined to

    blaze through transition and light up the run.

    Transition to the run was probably my most

    memorable moment. As I speed to the transition

    area, volunteers are yelling at me to dismount

    my bike. As I go to lift my feet off the pedals,

    I forget that they are hooked in by cages. The

    combination of speed and my feet getting caught

    was enough to send me crashing like a bowling

    ball into a bike rack with about 6 bikes on it. The

    volunteers quickly help me up and as I throw my

    bike in the grass next to a picnic table (the rack

    was down), I remember thinking how much fun I

    was having. The whole day was something I had

    never experienced before.

    It took about a mile into the run before I got my

    legs out of bike riding mode. I had no idea how

    riding a bike would effect legs on the run. As I

    rounded the nal stretch I saw all these happy

    people cheering for me, eating, drinking, and

    just having a good time. I talked to people for

    about an hour. I met a guy my age that had been

    doing triathlons for years. I met some members

    of the Corpus Christi tri club and was invited to

    their next meeting. I signed up for their monthly

    newsletter. In short - I was hooked. It was noth-

    ing I thought it would be. It was fun and I dis-

    covered a whole different type of people that did

    not exist in my 5000 person hometown.

    Through the years of collegiate running, du-

    athlons, sprint tri's, half Ironman events, Iron-

    man events, and working in the shop, my rst

    tri memory will forever help me keep our sport

    in perspective. It is not about where you nish,

    what type of bike you have, what you do for a

    living, where you are from or where you are

    going. It is about having fun and that is it. You

    can have many goals in our sport without forget-

    ting this key element. I am constantly reminded

    of this by some of the greatest in the sport like

    Michael Lovato and James Bonney. If you ask

    either of them why they have dedicated and built

    their lives around this sport, they will tell you

    the same.

    M

    YFIRSTT

    RI

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    November 19-20, 2011Rocky Hill Ranch

    Smithville, TXwww.DirtyDu.com

    Off Road DuathlonsOff Road Half MarathonBike Toss & Camping

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    CALENDAROFEVENTS

    Republic of Texas Triathlon Fest,

    April 14-15, 2012Mark those calendars for the inaugural Repub-

    lic of Texas Triathlon Festival in Corpus Christi,

    Texas! Choose from Half, Olympic or Sprint

    distance triathlons for what will be a beautiful

    setting in the Sparkling City by the Sea!

    www.RepublicOfTexasTri.com

    Dirty Du Weekend, Nov 19-20The fall event weve all been waiting for is justaround the corner - get ready for the Dirty Duathlonon November 19-20! This weekend event features:

    *Off-road Half Marathon*5k Trail Run

    *Bike Toss World Championships

    *World Famous Dirty Duathlon

    *New Dirty Duathlon Sprint Course

    There is something for everyone, so come spend theweekend camping, running, and riding at beautifulRocky Hill Ranch. Dont mountain bike? No wor-

    ries, this event is perfect for relays!

    www.DirtyDu.com

    The Rookie Triathlon, May 6th, 2012The Rookie is a short early season event that is

    perfect for a beginner to test the waters or an in-

    termediate to advanced triathlete to get warmed

    up for the season to come. Separate waves and

    awards for Rookie and Veterans.

    The Rookie is the kickoff event in the TexasTri Series. The Texas Tri Series is composed of

    several triathlons. Participants can complete the

    series by participating in all of the events as a

    competitor, as a volunteer or as a combination of

    the two. The series concludes with an awesome

    nisher party with food, drinks and prizes.

    www.TheRookieTri.com

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    CALENDA

    ROFEVEN

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    Free Workouts @ Jack & Adams BicyclesKeep going with your tness goals! Join Jack & Adams Bicycles

    for free workouts all year long! Check out the schedule:

    MON @ 5:30 PM: CORE/CALISTHENICS ~1 hr @ J&As

    TUE @ 5:20 PM:Run Group - Coach Mixon Henry leads.

    All levels training for all distances welcome. Starting @ J&AsWED @ 5:30 PM:CORE/CALISTHENICS ~1 hr @ J&As

    THURS @ 6:30PM: Spin Class with TNT Coaches. Bringyour own trainer. ~1 hr @ J&As

    SUN @ 8:30 AM:SHOP Ride - Followed by tacos ~ 30-50mile group @ 17 to 20 mph. PLUS a 20 mile no drop ride. Most-

    ly at with some rolling hills and regrouping points. No drop 20

    mile ride pace depends on the group. We wait for the nal rider.

    www.JackAndAdams.com for more info.

    TMGreets

    SkeeseGreetsTri.com New Braunfels, TX

    May 8th, 2011

    Skeese GreetsWmens Tri

    m Swim mile Bike mile Run

    300 11 2

    Benefiting

    Iflywh

    en

    ITriSkeese Greets Womens Tri,

    May 13, 2012Whether youre a seasoned pro or a true new-

    bie, the Skeese Greets Womens Triathlon is for

    you. Come along and experience a supportive

    and friendly environment for beginners and ad-

    vanced triathletes alike.Amenities include: personalized race bibs, cus-

    tom nisher necklace, post-race lunch (includ-

    ing beer & ice cream!), performance shirts sized

    for women (tech tees), professional timing, post-

    race giveaways, custom water bottle, free post-

    race massage, custom swim cap and more.

    www.SkeeseGreetsTri.com

    Couples Tri, July 15, 2012This triathlon is one of the most unique of the

    season and it's denitely one you will not want

    to miss. In the Couples Tri, each competitor races

    individually, but their scores are combined with a

    chosen partner. Don't be misled by the title of the

    event; couples can be friends, family members -

    or even complete strangers - not just a signicantother. You can even race individually if you want!

    Just like the Rookie Tri, Couples is held in Walter

    T. Long park. Participants will nish an 800 me-

    ter swim in Decker lake, an 11.1 mile bike around

    the lake that is completely closed to trafc, and an

    awesome run held entirely within the park. This

    sprint-distance triathlon is also a perfect goal to

    build your endurance after the Rookie Tri!www.CouplesTri.com

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    COMMONL

    YVIOLATEDRULES&PENALTI

    ES

    6. Course:All competitors are required to fol-

    low the prescribed course and to stay within

    all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvi-

    ous violation and going outside the course is asafety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yel-

    low center line for ANY reason. Cyclists must

    obey all applicable trafc laws at all times.

    Penalty: Referee's discretion

    7. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: Foul,

    harsh, argumentative or abusive language or

    other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race

    ofcials, USA Triathlon ofcials, volunteers,

    spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden.Penalty: Disqualication

    8. Headphones: Headphones, headsets, walk-

    mans, iPods, mp3 players, or personal audio

    devices, etc. are not to be carried or worn at

    any time during the race.

    Penalty: Variable time penalty

    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

    Continued on next page...

    1. Helmets: Only helmets approved by the

    US Consumer Product Safety Commission

    (CPSC) may be used in USAT sanctioned

    events. Helmets must be worn at all timeswhile on your bike. This means before, dur-

    ing, and after the event.

    Penalty: Disqualication

    2. Chin Straps: Chin straps must be buck-

    led at all times when on a bicycle. DO NOT

    unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off

    your bicycle.

    Penalty: Disqualication on the course;

    Variable time penalty in transition areaonly.

    3. Outside Assistance: No assistance

    other than that offered by race and medical

    ofcials may be used. Triathlons and du-

    athlons are individual tests of tness.

    Penalty: Variable time penalty

    4. Transition Area:All equipment must be

    placed in the properly designated and indi-

    vidually 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 participants equip-

    ment 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: 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 passing anyone and interfer-

    ing with other cyclists attempting to pass.

    Overtaken--once passed, you must im-

    mediately exit the draft zone from the

    rear, before attempting to pass again.

    Penalty: Variable time penalty

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

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    (Continued from pg 16)

    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 com-peting.

    Penalty: Variable time penalty for missing or

    altered number. Disqualication and one year

    suspension from membership in USAT for

    transferring a number without race director per-

    mission.

    11. Wetsuits: Each age group participant

    shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit with-

    out penalty in any event sanctioned by

    USA Triathlon up to and including a wa-

    ter temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

    When the water temperature is greater

    than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees

    Fahrenheit, age group participants maywear a wetsuit at their own discretion,

    provided, however that participants who

    wears a wetsuit within such temperature

    range shall not be eligible for prizes or

    awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are

    prohibited.

    Presenting Sponsor

    Ofcial Partners

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    GENE

    RALADVIC

    E

    Here is a logical progression that you may want to go

    through when you get to the race site:

    Now that your bike is racked and you have

    your stuff from registration, and if you arrived

    early enough, you should have plenty of time

    to get ready to race. Heres what to do next:1. First off, you need to do something withthat race number. You have to nish the race

    with the number on the front of your body,

    so you can either use the pins you were giv-

    en to pin it to the shirt youll 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 yourbike. 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 its easy to put on. A

    good idea is to have your helmet sitting

    upside-down with your sunglasses in your

    helmet. That way its hard to forget either.

    Make sure you have your water bottles lled

    as well.

    3. Your running shoes, hat and anythingelse youll 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 mayhave worn to the race site into the bag la-

    beled Dry Clothes Bag with your number onit, 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 Bagat your transition spot next to your bike.

    Youll put all of your swim gear (wetsuit,

    swim cap, goggles) into this bag before 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.

    6. You should be pretty organized by nowso you can use any spare time to familiarize

    yourself with the ow of trafc once the race

    starts. Figure out where the swim nishes

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    1. Arrive Early! A half hour won't be enoughtime 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 Numberand 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. BodyMarking is essential so that the race organi-

    zation knows who you are if you lose your

    number, and the photographers use it to iden-

    tify 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 inthe 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 byhooking 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 fel-

    low participants 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 beforeexiting transition for the nal time before the

    start. The chip should go around your left an-

    kle using the strap provided. The chip must

    be worn throughout the entire race.

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    and where youll have to run to get your bike. Locate a xed

    landmark (garbage cans may get moved) or count the number

    of bike racks to your bike, so that you dont get lost looking

    for your bike. Its like looking for a needle in a haystack ifyou dont have some idea where to start.

    7. After the swim, you will enter the transition at one end and

    leave at the other. When you return you reverse things. That

    is, the bike starts and nishes at the same side of the transi-

    tion 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 nish. That way you won't get lost

    starting the run and you'll have some good landmarks as you

    near the nish line. It's always nice to know when you arenearing the nish 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 gure 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 tri-

    athlon and open water swimming is different than pool swim-

    ming. 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 theback of the pack. This not only keeps you from getting clob-

    bered, 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 dont have one. We

    will take the water temperature 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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    Race Day Parking will be available at near the Family Sports Center for the Swim andBike Start, and at locations near the nish line. Shuttle buses will be provided in the

    morning on race day to transport athletes and spectators from the parking lots near thenish line to the swim start and T1. It is recommended that participants park near thenish line and take the shuttle bus to the swim start, or arrange a ride with a spectator.Shuttle buses will not be available after the race.

    Parking

    It is a goal for each event that we leave the venue in a better conditionthan when we arrived. High Five Events and Jack & Adams Bicycleshave put in place the following programs to keep the venues we useclean:

    Plastic bottle drinking water has been replaced with reusable bikebottles and easy water lling stations. Recycling receptacles are located next to each trash receptacle. A waste crew is on duty for the full duration of the event to ensurethe maximum amount of recycling. The entire course is cleaned of trash after the event, even if the trashwas there before the event.

    100% online registration for participants and volunteers. Post event food and beverage options that reduce waste and maxi-

    mize recycling.

    Sustainable Events

    SpectatorsSpectators are welcome to roam the site and cheer on their friends andfamily members. There are very few places that spectators will not beallowed. Please do not challenge volunteers or jump fences. The vol-unteers are there to help ensure the safety of the athletes. Spectators

    are not allowed into the transition area. Spectators are welcome to helpthemselves to water. Some of our partners will also be giving away freesamples, or selling food. Ofcial race food and drink is for the athletesand volunteers only.

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    Swim Course & T 1 Maps

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    We cant all be heroes because someone hasto sit on the curb and clap as they go by.

    - Will Rogers

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    Olympic & Quarter Bike Course Map

    What matters is not necessarily the size of the dog in the ght -its the size of the ght in the dog.

    - Dwight D. Eisenhower

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    Aid Stations

    The Half & Quarter bike course will have aid stations atmiles 17, 29, and 43. Each station will be stocked withwater, ClifBar Product, and sports drink. There are no aidstations on the Sprint bike course.

    The Run Course for all distances will have an aid station ateach mile where athletes can nd water, ClifBar Product,sports drink, pretzels, and fruit.

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    Run Course Map

    Tough times dont last but tough people do.- A.C. Green

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