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Couples TriathlonEVENT GUIDE July 13, 2014

Get Advice on How to TRI with confidence page 12

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7 USAT Rules

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10 Calendar of Events

11 How to Wear a Timing Chip

12 General Advice

14 Venue Info & Driving Directions

14 Spectator Info

15 Course Maps

15 Aid Station Info

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Weather Contingency PlanIn the event of foul weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Should the weather con-ditions be unsafe for the swim, this event will be changed to a bike-run with distances of a 11.2 mile bike and a 3.1 mile run. The duathlon will use a time trial start based upon the swim wave order. If the weather makes it too dangerous for cycling, the event will become a 5 Km run for all participants.

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Dear Friends:Welcome to Couples Triathlon, the fourth event in the 2014 Jack & Adam’s Bicycles Texas Tri Series! We’re happy to be back at this great venue - Walter E. Long Park in the Texas Hill Country.

Couples Triathlon is a long standing event at nearly two decades old. Still, many people think it’s just for couples and not the myriad of categories that make up the actual teams such as friends, relatives and almost strangers to highlight three of the eleven divisions. After all of these years, a lot of the tradition and history remains the same, but this time around we have some new, fun things in-store.

Besides the 800 meter swim, 11 mile bike and 5k run, participants will receive finisher medals, a reusable bike bottle, technical t-shirt, beer, free photo-line video, photo booth photos, massage, food, treats and give-aways. In addition to all of the awards categories, we have prizes for best team name and prizes for the fastest swim, fastest bike and fastest run for both males and females. So stick around for the party to see if you win!

Thank you for participating and we hope you have a great time at this unique team triathlon!

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Couples Tri StaffAnnouncer: Logan DelawareAthlete Services: Richelle CriswellBike Course: John Chung & Mark KendallChief Bike Mechanic: James BalentineDirector of Marketing: Stacy KeeseHead of Transition: Angie BalentineJack & Adam’s Bicycles StaffMedical Director: Dr. Martha PyronPhotographers: Liz Kreutz, Ed Sparks,Tom MarekRace Manager: Tim StansburyRun Course: Nick SeidelSecurity: Danny HinkleSite & Supply: Joel Harrison, Kirk BlanchardSite and Supply Manager: Tim AcalaSite Team: Dan Carroll & Jack MurraySponsorship/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

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Bike Check InBike Check In will only occur on the morning 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 wrist-band on their wrist; (3) and they must be body marked. Body Marking will take place at the swim entrance side near transition. Bike Check OutBike Check Out occurs after the final cyclist has racked his/her bike and started the run. We expect this to be around 10:00AM. This rule is implemented to ensure safety and prevent theft. Enjoy the party with drinks, food, samples, massage, friends and fun while you wait.

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 allowed out of Transition until the final cyclist has completed the bike course. 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 participants while in transition during the race. Only participants and transition volunteers are allowed in the transition area. No specatators or pets will be allowed in transition.

8:00AM: Friends - Male (silver swim caps)8:05AM: Friends - Female (royal blue swim caps)8:10AM: Friends - Co-Ed (neon green swim caps)8:15AM: More than Friends (purple swim caps)8:20AM: Married (Combined Age <70) (white swim caps)8:25AM: Married (Combined Age 70-94) (yellow swim caps)8:30AM: Married (Combined Age 95+) (royal blue swim caps)8:35AM: Parent & Child, Siblings, Relatives, Mostly Strangers and Relays (red swim caps)8:40AM: Individual Male (purple swim caps)8:45AM: Individual Female (pink swim caps)

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

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Time Trial Swim StartCouples Triathlon utilizes a time trial swim start. The time trial start consists of starting one team (2 people) at a time at approximately 5 second intervals between each team. Teams will start with their assigned waves (eg. Friends - Male) and will line up within their wave on a first come basis. The time for each person will start when they cross the swim start timing mat at the water's edge.

This format has two main safety advantages: 1.) Less congested swim start. 2.) Decreases the likelihood of large groups of cyclists on the road.

Sunday, July 13th6:00AM: Parking Area Open (gates will be locked until then)6:00AM: Transition Area Open (J&A mechanics on duty for minor needs)6:00-7AM: Out of Town Packet Pickup6-7:15AM: Body Marking & Chip Pickup (if you have not yet received the chip)7:15AM: Yoga Warm Up with Fitness 360 7:30AM: Transition area closes7:45AM: Pre-race meeting begins at swim start8:00AM: Couples Tri Start9:15AM: Finish Line Party Begins11:00AM: Awards Ceremony (tentative)

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+ COMMONLY VIOLATED RULES & PENALTIES

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 bi-cycles to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with anoth-er participant’s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. All bar ends must be solidly plugged. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers into the transition area.Penalty: Variable time penalty

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

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

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

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. Disquali-fication and one year suspension from

membership in USAT for transferring a number without race director per-

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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

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 small sticker with your number is for the front of your bike helmet. The other plastic number is for your bike and can be attached with twist ties to the seat post or top tube of your bike. Please use each one of these numbers.

Latex Swim CapPlease wear the cap provided; it corre-sponds to your swim wave and serves as part of the event safety plan.

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

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

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1. Goggles: Make sure you have used them recently and that the eye seals have not per-ished and leak water. Check that the strap and nose piece aren’t brittle and are se-curely attached. Make sure the lenses aren’t scratched. If your goggles have any of these issues, consider replacing them and bring-ing 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 & Adam’s can help you decide if the suit can be repaired. Wetsuits aren’t re-quired, so don’t worry if you don’t have one.

3. Bike: Make sure that the bike frame has no cracks, the wheels are not bent, and that all components are in working condition including brakes and shifters. If you do not know how to check for these things, don’t 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 morn-ing, make sure tires are inflated properly.

4. Helmet: The plastic shell needs to be firmly 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 tran-sition. 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.

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.

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.

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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 (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! Don’t wait to sign up. Every Splash-n-Dash for the last 3 years has sold out in advance.

www.Splash-n-DashSeries.com

TriRock Austin, Sept 1stIf you are looking for an exciting way 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 Austin’s 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 America’s most active cities in an event you’ll never forget.

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Jack’s 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, Jack’s Generic is moving to Lake Pflugerville. This year it will host both a Sprint Tri and Intermediate Distance Tri. Register Today!

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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.

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Here is a logical progression that you may want to go through the night before and morning of Couples Tri: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. Didn’t have a timing chip in your packet or realized you left it at home- don’t 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 don’t 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. 13)

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 wa-ter race take an extra moment to get com-fortable with not being able to see the bot-tom; don’t worry no one else can either.

7) If you don’t like swimming in the group or are not a strong swimmer place yourself on 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 until you have your bearings again. If you feel that you cannot continue the race there are lifeguards in kayaks that can 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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Parking is available at Walter E. Long Park for everyone arriv-ing before 7:30 AM. Decker Lake Rd will close at 7:30 AM and there is no parking available onsite for any vehicles arriving 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 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. Please do not challenge vol-unteers or jump fences. The volunteers are there to help en-sure the safety of the athletes. Spectators are not allowed into the transition area. Spectators are welcome to help them-selves to water and PureSport from any of the coolers. Some of our partners will also be giving away free samples. Offi-cial race food and drink is for the athletes and volunteers only.

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

• 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!

Aid stations will be stocked with water and PureSport Workout drink. There will be an aid station at the entrance to the Transition 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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