Republic of Texas Tri Participant Guide 2013

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Event Guide April 13-14th, 2013


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4 Welcome Letter6 Event Schedule

6 Bike Check In & Out6 Gear Bag7 How to Wear a Chip8 Participant Bag Items8-9 Upcoming Events

+ CONTENTS

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

Weather Contingency

9 Wave Starts & Relay Info10 Equipment Check

11 Venue Info & Parking Info12 Spectator Info13-15 MAPS16 USAT Rules17 General Advice


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Dear Friends:

Welcome to the d Aal Repblc o TexasTrathlo Festal!

We are excted to be back Corps Chrst oror secod ear ad we thak each o o orattedg the eet ad spedg the weeked wth s.

Wee made some tweaks to the schedlead pdated a ew thgs o the corse thatshold make or a exctg eet. Frst,

wee pt all o the eets: the hal, thetermedate, ad the sprt o the same da,Sda. Ths shold keep eeroe goodcompa ot there o the corse. Secod,wee moed the swm to the Corps Chrstmara so that we are well sheltered rom thewd. O corse, ts stll the Coastal Bed, sobe sre to expect some wd, bt the waes the water shold be mmal. The corsepdates brg a ew logstc chages, schas bke check o Satrda ad the se ogear bags, bt we thk the ew laot s well

worth a addtoal hassle.

Wed lke to thak all o or parters adsposors or ther spport. We are especallgratel to HEB, the Ct o Corps Chrst,or reds at the Corps Chrst Hooks, adall o or olteers. Wthot o, ths eetwoldt be possble.

Thak o or choosg to partcpate theRepblc o Texas Trathlo. All o s at Hgh

Fe Eets wll do or er best to make sreo hae a atastc experece.

Da CarrollRace Drector

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Dan Carroll: Race Director a.k.a DigitsJack Murray:Asst. Race Director a.k.a. The GodfatherStacy Keese: She makes us look good

Stacy Farrugia:Volunteer Home SliceJocko Murray: Site Manager & Chief of SecurityBrad Miller: Event Ranch HandMark Lindsay: Event CraftsmanSonya Luna: The CC Volunteer ConnectionTim Stansbury: Bike Course Grease MonkeyRichelle Criswell: Old School RookieNick Seidel: Transition Area BoomhauerJohn Chung:This is the Run CourseLogan Delaware: The Big MouthMark Kendall: Course Guy Nomad

Morgan Puckett: Finish Line HostessMark Foster: Site Team ManBarrett Criswell: Mr. Course Nice GuyAngie Balentine: J&A Bossy LadyDoug Gillenwater: Greatest Volunteer on the PlanetJames Thomas: Mr. USAT LicenseJames Balentine: Chief Bike MechanicKathy Murray & Cindy Keese: Staff WellnessKirk Blanchard: Lets talk sponsorship!Jack & Adams Bicycles Staff: The Blue Crew


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+ SCHEDULESaturday, april 13th, 2013

11 - 5 PM Republic of Texas Triathlon Expo & Packet Pickup, Omni12 - 6 PM Mandatory Bike Check-In at T1 and Run Bag Check-In at T22:00 PM Flat Tire Clinic presented by Grease Monkey Wipes

3:00 PM Course Talk & USAT Rules Review, Omni Hotel4:00 PM Beginner Triathlon Clinic, Omni Hotel

Sunday, april 14th, 20135:30 AM Transition Area Opens7:00 AM Transition Area Closed7:10 AM Pre-race Meeting7:30 AM Half Distance Race Start8:15 AM Intermediate Distance Race Start

9:00 AM Sprint Distance Race Start9:30 AM Sprint Distance Duathlon Start3:00 PM Awards Presentation (tentative)

6:30 PM Volunteer Party

Bike & Run Gear Check-InAll events at the Republic of Texas Triathlon Festival will use a two transition area format. T1(swim to bike) and T2 (bike to run) are in different locations approximately 0.5 miles apart. Partici-

pants will ride their bicycles during the event after the swim from T1 to T2, where they will beginthe run. After packet pick-up on Saturday 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. Please seethe course maps for the locations of T1 and T2. Mandatory Bike and Run Bag check-in is at thefollowing times:

Half, Intermediate, & Sprint DistanceSaturday 12 PM - 6 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.

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 ofyour swim gear will be transportedfrom T1 to T2, so that all of your

belongings are in T2 after the race.Anything you wear during theswim that you will not take withyou on the bike must be placedinto the Bike Bag after the swim.This typically includes goggle,swim cap, and a wetsuit.

Morning Clothes Bag: After theswim, all of your gear will betransported from T1 to T2, so thatall of your belongings are in T2 af-ter the race. Therefore, any clothesthat you wore to the race site thatyou will not be using during therace must be placed into the DryClothes Bag. You must drop offyour bag at the designated locationoutside T1 before heading to theswim start.

Run Bag: This bag should beused to hold all of the items youwill need when transitioning fromthe bike to the run. This typicallyincludes running shoes, socks, hat/visor, sunglasses, and nutrition.This bag must be checkedinto T2 on the day prior to theevent.

Run, Bike, and Morning Clothes Bags


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Latex Swim Cap

Timing Chip & StrapChip is attached to velcro ankle strap & securedto your ankle at all times during the tri.

***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 over21 Red is for under 21.

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Technical Tee Shirt

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 and can be usedwith a race belt or pinned onto the front of your shirt. The sticker sheet contains stickers for the following: BikeFrame, Bike Stem, Helmet, Run Gear Bag, Morning Clothes Bag, Bike Gear Bag, and two additional stickers.

3 Gear Bags

Safety Pins

(not included in bag)May be used to secureyour race number ontoyour shirt. They can

be picked up at packetpickup.

Bib Number

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SunDAy, MAy 5TH, 2013

m Swm / mle Bke / m R

Walter E. Log Park,Ast, TX

Skeese Greets Womens TiSkeeseGreetsTr.com

SunDAy, JunE 30TH, 2013

m Swm / mle Bke / R


Couples TiathlonCoplesTr.com

SunDAy, JuLy 14TH, 2013

m Swm / mle Bke / k R


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Reusable Bag


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Relay InformationThe exchange point for each leg of the relaywill be at the bike rack. After the swim, thecyclist may remove the bike from the bikerack once the swimmer has arrived and therack spot and the timing chip has been ex-changed. The runner may start the run fromthe rack spot once the cyclist has returnedand racked the bike. Each relay team membershall 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 7:00 AM. You must leave thetransition area when it closes.

half diStance7:30 aM O dvso, ag Go M, r (r)7:35 aM ag Go Wom (ow)

interMediate diStance8:15 aM a M (fos G)

8:20 aM a Wom (W)Sprint diStance9:00 aM M 39 & u (Sv)9:04 aM M 40 & Ov (ro)9:08 aM Wom 39 & u (pk)9:12 aM Wom 40 & Ov (yow)9:16 aM S rs (r)

Transition Area InformationTransition racks will be ordered by swimwave. Participants may rack anywhere onthe racks assigned to their wave. Bikes willnot be allowed out of Transition until themajority of cyclists have completed the bikecourse. Participants will be allowed backinto transition after they nish, but bikesmay not be removed from the racks. Please

be courteous to your fellow participants.

Jacks Generic TiathlonJacksgeerctr.com

SunDAy, AuGuST 4TH, 2013

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Lake Pgerlle,Pgerlle, TX

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LABOR DAy, SEPT 2nD, 2013

m Swm/ Km Bke / Km R

7m Swm / 7 Km Bke / Km R

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SEPTEMBER 28-29TH, 2013

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

1. Check your goggles, check that the strap

and nose bridge are not going to break onthe start line or during the swim, check thatthe seals have not perished. If the lens isscratched consider a new pair for racing andkeep the old pairfor the pool.

2. Check your wetsuit for potential tears,check the seams are not frayed and likely tosplit, if so get it xed in enough time. Also

look for holes and cuts, these can be gluedand stitched to prevent water entering thesuit and to make the suit streamlined.

3. Check Your Bike. There is a lot to checkhere so if you dont know what to do, getdown to your local bike store (and try tolearn). Nothing is worse than athletes arriv-ing at the pre race inspection needing a newframe or another wheel for safety.

4.Check your helmet, the plastic shell needs

to be rmly afxed to the foam and the strapshould not be frayed and needs to t rmly.Check that there are no cracks or dents asthese will likely not pass in a pre race check.

5. Check your running shoes. Look to seethat they are not worn out of alignment orthat the midsole is crushed. Also check thatthe elastic laces or the laces and toggles are

working well. Check that they are washedclean and dry.

it s a goal or each eet that we leae the ee a better codto tha whe we arred. Hgh FeEets ad Jack & Adams Bccles hae pt placethe ollowg programs to keep the ees we seclea:

Plastic bottle drinking water has been replacedwth resable bke bottles ad eas water fllgstatos.

Recycling receptacles are located next to eachtrash receptacle. A waste crew is on duty for the full duration of theeet to esre the maxmm amot o recclg. The entire course is cleaned of trash after theeet, ee the trash was there beore the eet. 100% online registration for participants andolteers. Post event food and beverage options that reducewaste ad maxmze recclg.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!



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+ VENUE INFO

Transition

Area 1

$5

Parking

$5Parking

$5

Parking

Omni

Hotel

& Expo

Free

Parking

Free

Parking

Transition

Area 2

Run

Start

FINISH

Bike

Finish

Half Distance2nd Loop Run Start

Bike 2nd &3rd Loop Start

Site

MapSwim Bike Run

Driving DirectionsThe event starts and nishes at the newly constructed Bay Front Park, located on N. Shoreline Blvd (a.k.a.)Ocean Dr. This eventre-

quires extensive road closures. Please be aware that roads may be in the process of closing or already closed early in the morningof the event.

Parking

Available parking locations can be found on the map. Parking is also available at the Omni hotel.



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The Republic of Texas Triathlon is a fantastic event venu-eto watch a triathlon. The downtown, multi-loop formatallows for several opportunities to seeyour athlete. Specta-tors are welcome to roam the event site andcheer on theirfriends and family members. There are very few placesthat spectators will not beallowed, but there are a few rules

& guidelines:(1) Do not enter any part of the race course.

(2) Use designated crosswalksonly when instructed byvolun-teers and always look both waysand behind you be-fore crossingthe course.

(3) Please do not jump fences, sneak through gaps, orcrossmarked boundaries.

(4) Please do not challenge volunteers. They are providing

instructions for a reason and aremost concerned about theath-letes safety.

(5) Spectators and/or familymembers are not allowed intothetransition area.

(6) Spectators are welcome tohelp themselves to water.

Offcial race food and drink is for the athletes and volun-teers only.Some of our partners will also be giving awayfree samples, or selling food.

Spectators


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Body MarkingBody Marking will take place starting at 5:30 AM at the Bike Start entrance to TransitionArea 1 (T1) located at the Family Sports Center. Please apply sunscreen only after bodymarking.

+ MAPS

Transition

Area 1

Omni

Hotel

& Expo

Swim

CourseSprint

400mIntermediate (1 Loop) 950mHalf (2 Loops)1.2mi



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Aid Stations

Bike Course Aid Stations & On Course Nutrition:

There will be 3 aid stations on the bike course, at approximately miles 9,

27, and 45. The aid stations will be stocked with water, Gatorade, and CLIF

Bar product.

U-Turn at

Power St

for 2nd & 3rd

loops

Bike

Course

Sprint - 18 miles

Out and Back on Ocean Dr.

1 loop

Intermediate - 36 miles


2 loops

Half - 54 miles


3 loops

Legend

Bike Start (T1) Bike Finish (T2)

Aid Station



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The Half and Quarter Distancerun course will have aid stationsat approximately each mile. Thestations will be stocked with wa-

ter, Gatorade, pretzels, and fruit.The Aid Stations for the Sprint Distance willonly have Water and Gatorade.

At each station there will be certied athletictrainers, provided by Medicine in Motion,who can provide injury assessment and rstaid. There will also be EMTs on vehiclesroaming the course searching for athletes inneed of assistance.

Run Course Aid Stations


Run

Course

Sprint - 3.1 milesOut and Back on Ocean Dr.

Turnaround near Furman Ave.

Intermediate - 6.5 miles

Out and Back on Ocean Dr. to Cole Park

Return to finish at Bayfront Park

Half - 13.1 miles

Out and Back on Ocean Dr. to Cole Park

Turn around at Bayfront Park & Repeat for 2nd loop

Legend

Transition Area Finish Line

Aid Station


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+ COMMONLY VIOLATED RULES & PEnALTiES

1. Helmets: Only helmets approved by the USConsumer 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: Disqualication

2. Chin Straps: Chin straps must be buckled atall times when on a bicycle. DO NOT unbuckleyour chin strap unless you are off your bicycle.Penalty: Disqualication on the course; Variabletime penalty in transition area only.

3. Outside Assistance:No assistance other thanthat offered by race and medical ofcials may beused. Triathlons and duathlons are individualtests of tness. Penalty: Variable time penalty

4. Transition Area: All equipment must beplaced in the properly designated and indi-vidually assigned bike corral. The wheel ofthe bicycle must be down on the side ofthe assigned space. All participantsmust return their bicycles to anupright position in their designat-ed bicycle corral. No person shallinterfere with another participantsequipment or impede the progress of

another participant. All bar ends mustbe solidly plugged. No participantshall bring ANY glass containers intothe transition area.Penalty: Variable time penalty

5. Drafting: Keep at least three bike lengths ofclear space between you and the cyclist in front.If you move into the zone, you must pass within15 seconds. Position--keep to the right hand sideof 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, youmust immediately exit the draft zone from therear, 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 allconed lanes. Cutting the course is an obviousviolation and going outside the course is a safetyissue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow cen-

ter line for ANY reason. Cyclists must obey allapplicable trafc laws at all times. Penalty: Ref-erees discretion

7. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: Foul, harsh,argumentative or abusive language or other un-sportsmanlike conduct directed at race ofcials,USA Triathlon ofcials, volunteers, spectators orfellow athletes is forbidden.

Penalty: Disqualication

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

9. Abandonment: All personal equipment andbelongings taken out onto the course must stay onthe athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing,etc. shall be thrown on the course.Penalty: Variable time penalty

10. Race numbers: All athletes are requiredto wear race numbers at all times during the

bike and run. Numbers must face the frontand be clearly visible at all times. Numbers

may not be cut or folded or alteredin any way. DO NOT transferyour number to any other athleteor take a number from an athlete

that is not competing.Penalty: Variable time penalty for

missing or altered number. Disquali-cation and one year suspension frommembership in USAT for transferringa number without race director per-mission.

11. Wetsuits: Each age group participant shallbe permitted to wear a wetsuit without penaltyin any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon upto and including a water temperature of 78 de-grees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature isgreater than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees

Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear awetsuit at their own discretion, provided, how-ever that participants who wears a wetsuit withinsuch temperature range shall not be eligible for

prizes or awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits areprohibited.

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


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Here is a logical progression that you may want to go through

when you get to the race site:

1. Arrive Early! A half hour won't be

enough time to get everything done. Giveyourself an hour, even more if you can, sothat you won't be rushed.

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

3. You will need to get Body Marked.Body Marking is essential so that the raceorganization knows who you are if you loseyour number, and the photographers use itto identify your photos. You should haveyour race number with you when you go toget Body Marked.

4. Your bike should already be on therack in the transition area (the big fenced

in area with the bike racks) because thereis mandatory bike check in the day beforethe event. Your bike should be racked byeither hooking the seat over the top rail ofthe bike rack, or by hooking the handlebars/brake levers over the top rail. Make surethat your tires are pumped up and that yourbike frame number is on the bike. Pleasebe considerate towards your fellow partici-

pants and do not hog space in the transitionarea. There should be enough room for atleast 7 bicycles on each rack.

5. Be sure to put your timing chip on be-fore exiting transition for the nal time be-fore the start. The chip should go aroundyour 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 getready to race. Heres what to do next:

1. First off, you need to do something withthat race number. You have to nish therace with the number on the front of yourbody, so you can either use the pins you

were given to pin it to the shirt youll wearduring the race, or you can use a numberbelt if you have one. The number must beworn during the run.

2. Next, organize your gear next to yourbike. Make sure you have your bike shoeslaid out so that they are easy to get into.Have your helmet either on the ground nearyour shoes or on your handlebars, with the

strap undone so that its easy to put on. Agood idea is to have your helmet sittingupside-down with your sunglasses in yourhelmet. That way its hard to forget either.Make sure you have your water bottleslled as well.

3. Your running shoes, hat and anythingelse youll need on the run should already

be in your Run Gear Bag that you checkedinto 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 numberon it, and be sure to turn it into the GearBag Truck when you exit transition to headto 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 youget on your bike. The event staff will col-lect the bags and transport them to T2 sothat all of your gear is there when you aredone with the race. (next page...)

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6. You should be pretty organized by nowso you can use any spare time to familiar-ize yourself with the ow of trafc oncethe race starts. Figure out where the swimnishes

and where youll have to run to get your

bike. Locate a xed landmark (garbagecans 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 look-

ing for a needle in a haystack if you dont

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 nishes 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 nish. That way you won't get lost

starting the run and you'll have some goodlandmarks as you near the nish line. It's

always nice to know when you are nearing

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 triathlon

and open water swimming is different than

pool swimming. When you can't see the bot-

tom 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 comfortable 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 get-ting 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 therace with wetsuits. You dont need to have a

wetsuit to race, so dont worry if you dont

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.

Heres an exam-ple of how you

can set up yourtransition area.


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