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Get Advice on How to TRI with confidence page 20
what went wrong with Jacks first tri?-everything! page 18
Rookies: Navigate like a Veteran with Course Maps page 26
Photo by Ed Sparks
Event Guide May 4th, 2014
+Rules to followspectatoR InfotRI check lIst& MoRe!TEXAS TRI
SERIES: full season of fun concludIng wIth a paRty! page 7
Red-Hot Events Calendar page 14
Presented by: Austin Fit Magazine
6 pieces of equipment to check before Race morning, page 24
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Please have the following info: Bike Brand,Bike Model, Bike
Year, Original MSRP* If you do not have this information, we can
look it up.
Want a new bike, but don't know what to do with that old one?
Have a bike you don't ride and want some money for it?
at to bring: Bicycle, current Drivers License, Credit Card* -
there is no charge to you. (*We use this to protect against stolen
bikes.)
It is as easy as 1, 2, 3!1. Bring your bike in to Jack &
Adam's Bicycles.2. We will inspect the bike while you fill out our
Bicycle Trade In Evaluation Form. 3. Get your store credit.
Jack & Adams
Bicyclestrade-in program.
* Not all bikes have a trade in or resale value. * You may call
and have your bike pre screened by one of our evaluation
specialist. * All trade in payments are in the form of store
credit.
Time for a Bike upgrade?
Only at Jack & Adams Bicycles, 1210 Barton Springs RD,
Austin, TX 78704 JackAndAdams.com
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6 Welcome Letter8 Event Schedule8 Wave Starts8 Transition Info
& Bike Check In9 How to Wear a Timing Chip 9 Our Sponsors10
Venue Info & Parking10 Spectators13 Awards & Amenities14
Calendar of Events16 The Rules18 My First Tri20 General Advice24
Equipment Check24 Free Workouts26 COuRSE MAPS27 Aid Station
Info
4 | The Rookie Tri
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Weather Contingency PlanIn the event of foul weather, the start
time of this event may be delayed up to 1 hour. Should the weather
conditions be unsafe for the swim, this event will be changed to a
duathlon with distances of a 1 mile run, 11.1 mile bike, and 2 mile
run. The duathlon will use the same wave starts as the triathlon.
If the weather makes it too dangerous for cycling, this event will
become a 2 mile run.
Photo by Ed Sparks
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Dear Friends:
Welcome to the 2014 Rookie Triathlon, presented by AustinFit
Magazine! Were excited to have you join us for the 11th edition of
this event - the kickoff to the Jack & Adams Bicycles Texas Tri
Series!
In addition to the 300 meter swim, 11 mile bike and 2 mile run
at Walter E Long Park, youll receive some other fun ammenities this
year: a sweat wicking baseball style t-shirt, a bib number with
your name on it, a free finish line photo, an awesome finishers
medal and re-us-able water bottle, ramped-up beer garden, a
delicious meal, live music, give-aways, and athlete tracking.
Rookies will again have their own start-ing groups (aka waves)
and their own bib color - RED. So be sure and cheer them on as they
cruise by! And speaking of cheering - your friends, fans and family
can track where you are on the course this year whether theyre at
the venue or around the world! Its an exciting new feature that
were offering and we hope you enjoy it.
From all of us at High Five Events, thank you for registering
and we truly hope you have a fun filled day!
The Rookie Tri StaffAnnouncer: Logan DelawareAsst. Directors:
Dan Carroll & Jack MurrayAthlete Services: Richelle
CriswellBike Course: Barrett Criswell & Mark KendallChief Bike
Mechanic: James BalentineDirector of Marketing:: Stacy KeeseHead of
Transition: Nick SeidelJack & Adams Bicycles StaffMedical
Director: Dr. Martha PyronPhotographers: Liz Kreutz, Ed Sparks,Tom
MarekRace Manager: Tim StansburyRun Course: John ChungSecurity:
Danny HinkleSite & Supply: Mark Lindsay, Kirk BlanchardSite and
Supply Manager: Tim AcalaSite Team: Angie Balentine & Mark
FosterSponsorship/Community Outreach: Tina ThomasStaff Wellness:
Cindy Keese & Kathy MurraySwim Course: Brad Miller & Ben
PhillipsSwim Start and Finish: Morgan CarrollTiming: Raul Najera,
Meghan NajerauSAT License: James ThomasVolunteer Coordinator: Stacy
Farrugia
Scan the barcode above and get social with us! Dont have a
scanner on your smart phone? Search the app store for a free
scanner like Mobiletag.
For more info, please visit:www.TheRookieTri.comComments &
suggestions:[email protected]
Presented by: Austin Fit Magazine
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Bike Check In / Check OutBike Check In will only occur on the
morn-ing of the event. To enter the transition area each athlete
must have (1) their race number affixed to their bike and helmet;
(2) their athlete wristband on their wrist; and (3) and they must
be body marked. Body Marking will take place at the swim entrance
to transition.
Wave Starts Please wear the swim cap provided in your race
packet.
Transition Area InformationTransition racks will be ordered by
swim wave. Participants may rack anywhere on the racks assigned to
their wave. Bikes will not be al-lowed out of Transition until the
final cyclist has completed the bike course. It is expected that
this will be around 10 AM. Participants will be allowed back into
Transition after they finish, but bikes may not be removed from the
racks. Please be courteous to your fellow par-ticipants while in
transition during the race.
FRIDAy, MAy 2, 201412 PM - 7 PM Packet Pickup & Late
Registration at Jack & Adam's
SATURDAy, MAy 3, 201410 AM - 5 PM Packet Pickup & Late
Registration at Jack & Adam's1:00 PM Transition Clinic by
TriZones Training
SUNDAy, MAy 4, 20146:00 AM Transition Area Open6 - 7:00 AM Out
of Town Packet Pickup at Walter E. Long Park7:15 AM Yoga
Warm-up7:30 AM Transition Area Closed7:40 AM Mandatory Pre-race
Meeting8:00 AM Rookie Triathlon Start
VETERANS8:00 AM Open Wave Red Cap8:04 AM Men 29 & under
White8:08 AM Men 30-39 Purple Cap8:12 AM Men 40-49 Neon Green8:16
AM Men 50+ Yellow Cap8:20 AM Women 29 & under Red 8:24 AM Women
30-39 White Cap8:28 AM Women 40-49 Purple Cap8:32 AM Women 50+
Royal Cap
ROOKIES8:36 AM M 24 & under Neon Green8:38 AM M 25-29 Red
Cap8:40 AM M 30-34 White Cap8:42 AM M 35-39 Purple Cap8:44 AM M
40-44 Yellow Cap8:46 AM M 45-49 Royal Cap8:48 AM M 50 + Silver
Cap8:50 AM W 24 & under White Cap8:52 AM W 25-29 (Last Names
A-L) Red8:54 AM W 25-29 (Last Names M-Z) Neon Green8:56 AM W 30-34
Yellow Cap8:58 AM W 35-39 Royal Cap9:00 AM W 40-44 Silver Cap9:02
AM W 45-49 Purple Cap9:04 AM W 50+ Red Cap
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Spectators are welcome to roam the site and cheer on their
friends and family members. There are very few places that
spectators will not be allowed, the transition area being one of
them. Please do not challenge volun-teers or jump fences. The
volunteers are there to help ensure the safety of the athletes.
Spectators are wel-come to help themselves to water. Some of our
partners will also be giving away free samples. Official race food
and drink is for the athletes and volunteers only.
Parking is available at Walter E. Long Park for everyone
arriving before 7:30 AM. Decker Lake Rd will close at 7:30 AM, and
there is no parking available onsite for any vehicles ar-riving
after 7:30 AM. There is first come first serve parking along Blue
Bluff Rd. (south of the park) if you arrive late. Spots are very
limited.
Spectators
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Amenities in your race packet
AWARDSEveryone who crosses the line will receive an aweseome
finishers medal. Separate awards will be presented to the top 3
male and female in each age group, in both the Rookies and Veterans
divisions, starting at 19 & under and going to 75+ in 5 year
increments. The top 10 men and women in the open division will
receive an award.
THE PARTYThe finish line party is open to all participants and
spectators. Participants will receive free food including fruit,
chips, cookies and pret-zels plus drinks, including BEER from New
Belgium! Other treats, like ice cream, will also be free to
participants.
Stick around to listen to live music fromDos Gatos! Plus, get
ready to catch some swag when we toss out great door prizes at the
conclusion of the event.
Latex Swim CapPlease wear the cap pro-vided; it corresponds to
your swim wave and serves as part of the event safety plan.
Timing Chip & StrapChip is attached to velcro ankle strap
& secured to your ankle at all times during the tri. A
volunteer will re-move it after you cross the line.
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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x x x xx x x xx x x xx x x xx x x xx x x xx x x xx x x x
Reusable Bag
Place Helmet Number on front of helmet.
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Place Bike Number over top of the top tube.
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Bib NumberWear this on the front of your running shirt.
Safety Pins(not included in bag) May be used to se-cure your
race num-ber onto your shirt. They can be picked up at packet
pickup.
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 sticker sheet
contains stickers for your bike frame and helmet.
Each participant will receive a baseball style shirt, reusable
bag, timing chip & strap, bib number, helmet number, bike
number, and swim cap. At the finish line, each participant will be
presented with a finisher medal and souvenir bike bottle.
Baseball-Style Tee Shirt
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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 &
Adams Bicycles have put in place the following programs to keep the
venues we use clean:
Bottled 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. Registration for participants and
volunteers is 100% online. Post event food and beverage options
reduce waste and maximize recycling.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Get Live Athlete UpdatesYou can receive updates from athletes as
they cross points on the course and have those updates sent to
Facebook, Twitter or mobile phones.
How Does It Work?Set up or sign in to your ChronoTrack Live
Account.Search for Athletes for whom you would like to receive
updates.Select how you would like to receive those updates.
Get updates here: bit.ly/1ptZysZ
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Jacks Generic Tri, August 3rdDo you want to recapture that
simple, thrilling feeling brought on by participating in a great
tri-athlon? Then Jack's Generic Tri is for you. Inspired by a time
when triathlons were not planned around sponsorship, location or
prestige but the joy of racing that you, the everyday triathlete,
feel when participating in a safe, well-organized and, most of all,
fun event.
After 10 years at the same location, Jacks Generic is moving to
Lake Pflugerville. This year it will host both a Sprint Tri and
Intermediate Distance Tri. Register Today!
www.JacksGenericTri.com
Skeese Greets IronGirl Tri, June 8thJoin us June 8th at the only
womens tri in Austin! Theres nothing like the camaraderie and
support of a womens only event. Swim, bike and run next to your
peers and accomplish something wonderful together. This course is
perfect for beginners and seasoned athletes alike.
All participants receive a personalized race bib, custom
finisher necklace, womens cut tech shirts, reusable event bag and
custom water bottle. Not to mention the after party, stocked with
food, beer, complimentary massages and more.
www.SkeeseGreetsTri.com
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Couples Tri, July 13thThis triathlon is one of the most unique
of the season and it's definitely 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 significant other. You can
even race individually if you want!
Just like the Rookie Tri, Couples is held in Walter E. Long
park. Participants will finish an 800 me-ter swim in Decker lake,
an 11.1 mile bike around the lake that is completely closed to
traffic, 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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to end your summer, then look no further than TriRock Austin. Swim
in Lady Bird Lake with thousands of people cheering you on, bike on
the most historic street in Texas, Congress Ave, with views of the
state capi-tol, and run through Austins most beloved parks. TriRock
Austin has an Olympic distance event and a Sprint distance that is
ideal for beginners. Live music at the finish line with great food
and beer to make for a fun after-party! Race amenities include a
tech tee, water bottle and a custom finisher medal. Come join one
of Americas most active cities in an event youll never forget.
Trirock.competitor.com/austin
Kerrville Triathlon Festival, Sept 27-28thCome swim, bike and
run on the most scenic course in the state. In the heart of the
Texas Hill Country, Kerrville is a true triathlon destination.
Choose from sprint, quarter and half distance events during the
two-day festival.
Each course features a swim in the scenic Guadal-upe river, a
looped bike course through downtown Kerrville and the surrounding
Texas Hill Country, and a circuit run course with a finish on the
Star in the heart of downtown. Come spend a beautiful au-tumn
weekend and be part an event that is becoming a triathlete
favorite. Race amenities include a long sleeve tech tee, tech hat,
water bottle, and a custom finisher medal, plus great post race
party.
www.KerrvilleTri.com
Pure Austin Splash & Dash Series This 6 event swim-run
series held April through September at Pure Austin Quarry Lake is
the ul-timate mid week workout. Held once a month on Tuesday nights
(5/20, 6/17, 7/15, 8/19, 9/16), the event is a 750 meter open water
swim followed by a 3 Km run. A no hassle race for $15 and dinner is
included! Dont wait to sign up. Every Splash-n-Dash for the last 3
years has sold out in advance.
www.Splash-n-DashSeries.com
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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 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 designat-ed bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with
another participants 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-erees 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. Disqualifi-cation 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 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
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My First Tri by Jack Murray, Owner of Jack & Adams
Bicycles
Almost every day customers visit our shop seeking advice on
participating in their first triathlon. When I have the opportunity
to help someone in this situ-ation, I share with them the story of
my first tri in hopes of helping them feel more comfortable about
their 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 confidence, 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 final 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 first tri memory will forever help me keep our sport in
perspective. It is not about where you finish, 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.
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THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER IS OPEN TO ALL and has something for
everyone! Our heated, 25-yard, eight-lane swimming pool is the
ideal spot to beat the heat during the summer and keep in shape
during the winter, and our experienced fitness staff will help
prepare you to meet all of your training goals.
iTri Youth TriathlonSUNDAY, MAY 25Juniors: Ages 7-10; Seniors:
Ages 11-15
Whether youre a beginner or a seasoned young triathlete, this
USAT sanctioned event is for you! All participants receive medals
and the top 3 finishers in each division are awarded trophies.
www.shalomaustin.org/triathlon
Piranhas Swim TeamSUMMER TEAM STARTS APRIL 28Our team is back
and bigger and better than before! Register now for year-round
swimming opportunities for ages 6-16. Summer Team starts April 28,
with an early morning and afternoon practice schedule.
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National Swim Team member with over 25 years coaching experience.
She, along with an amazing group of assistant coaches, offers a
fully-rounded swim program that guarantees success, with multiple
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techniques, periodization, structured pool workouts and open water
swim techniques. www.shalomaustin.org/mastersswim
For more details, e-mail [email protected].
JCC Austin, 7300 Hart Lane (In Northwest Austin off Far West
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Here is a logical progression that you may want to go through
the night before and morning of The Rookie:1) Arrive Early and get
ready to have a lot of fun! Plan to be in transition 1hr before
race start. Mental stress can make your first tri morning seem
hectic. Take a minute to take it all in and realize that you are
winning just by showing up!
2) Set up a mock transition area the night before at home. Put
everything out as you plan to race morning. Practice putting on
your shoes and helmet, and then switching to running shoes and
running hat. Check off the equipment checklist on page 20 of the
Event Guide.
3) Attach all the numbers to proper equip-ment including bike,
helmet, and race belt. Proper placement can be seen on page 11 of
this guide. The number must be worn for the entirety of the run and
you must finish the race with the number on the front of your
body.
4) Leave your house in the morning wearing what you are going to
race in, INCLuDING your timing chip on your ankle. Didnt have a
timing chip in your packet or realized you left it at home- dont
worry you can pick up a replacement one on race morning.
5) Make sure that all your numbers are match-ing: timing chip,
bike, helmet, race belt, and body marking. This is for your safety
and so that you can easily find all your awesome race pictures
after the event. Your uSAT race age goes on the back of your right
calf and is based on the year you were born not the exact date- so
anyone born in 1974 is 40.
6) After body marking, head straight into transition and claim a
nice spot since you are there extra early. Be kind to your other
ath-letes and keep your transition area small and directly
underneath where your bike is.
7) There should be enough room for at least 6 bikes per rack.
You can rack your bike by either hooking the seat over the railing
or by hooking the handlebars over the railing. If
you have not inflated your tires already take your bike to the
mechanics tent or use your own pump.
Now that you know where and how your bike is going to be - set
up your area. It is nice to have a small towel to put down. Since
you practiced the night before this should be a piece of cake!
1) Remember to make sure that your bike and running shoes are
open with loose laces for easy on/off. Put your sunglasses in your
helmet so that you grab them before put-ting on the helmet and dont
accidentally try and leave transition without either. If you want
some on the bike course make sure and have a water bottle filled on
your bike.
2) As you leave transition count how many bike racks away from
the entrance you are. When it is all filled with bikes it can
some-times be like finding a needle in a haystack. Take your
goggles and your swim cap with you if you are going to walk
around.
3) use the bathroom early if you can. The lines will get longer
nearer to race start.
4) Familiarize yourself with the flow of the race site. Visit
swim start and finish and make sure understand how to get from swim
exit to transition. Do a warm up walk/ run of the run finish. Get
an idea of a land-mark that lets you know you are near the finish
line. This will be a great boost and make you more comfortable when
you are in the home stretch. (Continued on pg. 23)
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E(Continued from page 20)5) After the swim you will enter
transition at one end and leave at the other. This pro-cess is
reversed for the second transition when you return from the bike.
That is, the bike starts and finishes at the same side and the run
goes out where the swim came in.
6) If you do nothing else to familiarize with the race set up,
get to the swim start early!! There will be an announcement of when
the water is open for warm-up swim. Take advantage of this
opportunity to get a feel for the water. If this is your first open
water race take an extra moment to get comfort-able with not beings
able to see the bot-tom but dont worry no one else can either.
7) If you dont like swimming in the group or are not a strong
swimmer place yourself on the the outside edge and towards the back
of the swim group. Placing yourself ahead of faster swimmers will
only mean that they will have to swim around you, which can be
stressful when you are trying to fo-cus on other things like
sighting. Not sure? Talk to others with the same swim cap color and
ask, you will meet new friends and will have an idea of where to be
in the pack.
8) What should you do if you have a mo-ment of panic in the
water? Try switching the style of swimming. Maybe doggy paddle or
breast stroke till you have your bearings again. If you feel that
you cannot continue the race there are lifeguards in kayaks that
call pull you from the water. You do not need a wetsuit to race. We
will take the water temp on race morning and announce if wetsuits
are legal. Check uSAT rules for more info.
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1. Goggles: Make sure you have used them re-cently and that the
eye seals have not perished and leak water. Check that the strap
and nose piece arent brittle and are securely attached. Make sure
the lenses arent scratched. If your goggles have any of these
issues, consider replacing them and bringing them as back-ups to
your new ones.
2. Wetsuit: Check for potential tears and frayed seams. Look for
holes and cuts; these can be patched and glued to prevent water
entering the suit. Jack & Adams can help you decide if the suit
can be repaired. Wetsuits arent re-quired, so dont worry if you
dont have one.
3. Bike: Make sure that the bike frame has no cracks, the wheels
are not bent, and that all com-ponents are in working condition
including brakes and shifters. If you do not know how to check for
these things, dont worry - just call ahead to your local bike store
and ask them to safety check it. This can also be a great
opportunity to learn how to check the bike yourself. On race
morning, make sure tires are inflated properly.
4. Helmet: The plastic shell needs to be firm-ly affixed to the
foam and the strap should not be frayed. There should be no cracks
or dents as these will likely not pass inspection when checking
into transition. It should fit snugly around your head. The general
rule for the chin strap is within two fingers spaces from the
chin.
5. Cycling Shoes & Pedals: Make sure that the cleat is
firmly attached to the bottom of the shoe. Replace cleat if it is
worn down and may inhibit safe clipping in. Check and make sure
pedals are firmly attached to the crank.
6: Running Shoes: Look to see that they are not worn out of
alignment or that the midsole is crushed. Cut down or replace any
long or frayed shoe laces. If using elastic laces make sure that
have not lost elasticity and that any plastic is still in good
working condition.
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Have a system that you can use at all triathlons. It is
recommended that you start with the equipment that you will use
first and work through to the equipment that you will use last.
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Aid stations will be stocked with water and electrolyte drink.
There will be an aid station at the entrance to the Tran-sition
Area that may be used before the swim and before and after the
bike. There will not be any aid stations on the bike course. There
will be at least 2 aid stations on the run course. It is against
uSA Triathlon rules to discard trash at any point on the course
besides an aid station.
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