TIMBERMAN SHORT COURSE

Podcast with Coach Patrick of Performance Training Systems

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

DATE AND TIME: August 16, 2008 at 7:00 AM. Race starts at Ellacoya State Park, Gilford, NH. Pre-race meeting at 6:45 for the Short Course. No rain date. Race management reserves the right to modify, shorten, or cancel the race in the case of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, and to accept or reject any entry. No transfers, substitutions, no exceptions. The minimum age to compete is 15. Field is limited to 1000. There will be Pre-Race registration and Packet pick up on Friday Evening, August 17, from 4-7 PM, during the Triathlon Champions Carbo Load Gala at Gunstock Mountain Resort. TimberFEST at Gunstock will also be rocking, and there will be a first-timer's seminar from 5-6 PM, compliments of Final Kick Sports. Participants may also register and pick up their race packet at Ellacoya on Race Morning, between 5-7 AM. The TimberFEST at Gunstock will also be open for everyone on Saturday, following your race. Come on by!

RACE AMENITIES:

TimberFEST Highlights: (For more detailed information)

• TRIATHLON CHAMPIONS DINNER
  The weekend long Festival will kick off Friday evening with a special Triathlon Champions Dinner featuring some of the top triathletes in the world. Currently, the dinner will feature Simon Lessing, Desiree Ficker, Michael Lovato, Kate Major, Bjorn Andersson, Karen Smyers, and Terenzo Bozzone.They'll speak with all of you and take questions. A great evening!
• TIMBERBREAKFAST
  On Saturday morning, in the heart of the TimberVILLAGE at Gunstock, roll out of bed and get a little more carbo loading in.
• TIMBERPARTY
  Following the race on Sunday, be sure to come and kick back at the Gunstock TimberPARTY, featuring a fantastic New England Clam Bake- Lobster boil, and BBQ, bonfire, live entertainment, fireside s'mores, and other happenings.

COURSES:

THE TYR SWIM COURSE: fresh water lake swim in clear, blue Lake Winnipesaukee. Swim will be a GPS-measured 1/3 mile. This will be a wave start with approximately 120 participants per wave. A first-timers wave is available. There will be lifeguard and boat support. The water temperature in August ranges from 70 degrees F to 77 degrees F. Wetsuits will be allowed per USA Triathlon water temperature guidelines. FINAL KICK SPORTS will be renting and demo-ing wetsuits at the expo for those triathletes interested. See Map of Swim Course.

WETSUIT STRIPPING: As you exit the water, there will be some fine folks to help you out of your wetsuit. Just pull down the zipper leash, and get the wetsuit down to your waist. Flop on the carpet, and they'll do the rest!

THE MAVIC BIKE COURSE: challenging, scenic out and back course with rolling hills. Course is not closed to traffic. There will be professional lead and sag vehicles provided by LAKES REGION AUDI. FINAL KICK SPORTS, MC CYCLE, and MAVIC will be on hand in the transition area Saturday A.M. to help you with any last minute problems. Athletes should begin the bike with 2 full bottles. Bike mechanical support will be provided by MAVIC. This is a draft-free event! Marshals will be strictly enforcing USA Triathlon drafting guidelines. You must know the rules!, The MAVIC BIKE COURSE will be 15 miles. All athletes must have CPSC approved helmets to participate. Motorcycle Support provided by LAKES REGION RIDERS. See Map of Bike Course.

THE CLIF BAR RUN COURSE: The 3 mile run is a scenic course along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee with rolling hills. Look across the big lake, and see the majestic White Mountains fill the background . The run course is closed to through traffic. It will only be open for residents of the road. There will be an aid station at the 1.5 mile mark with Gatorade Endurance Formula and Adirondack Water. There will also be an aid station as you exit transition to begin the run, stocked with Gatorade Endurance Formula and Adirondack Water. See Map of Run Course.

Course Rules:

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (TENTATIVE, SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

Friday, August 15, 2008 at Gunstock Mountain Resort, Route 11A, Gilford, NH

Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Ellacoya State Park, Route 11, Gilford, NH

Saturday August 16, 2008 at Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, NH

Sunday August 17, 2008 at Ellacoya State Park, Route 11, Gilford, NH

Sunday August 17, 2008 at Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, NH

Miscellaneous Information:

ATHLETES FOR ANIMALS PROGRAM: has raised funds for the New Hampshire Humane Society in the past, and this year we hope to make it even more successful by introducing the "10 for 10" program. All you have to do is get 10 friends and family members to donate $10 each (hence the "10 for 10" program). We know you’re busy, so we’ve made it easy… all you have to do is go to www.firstgiving.com/nhhs and create your own personalized NHHS fundraising page. Then e-mail the link to 10 (or more) friends and family members asking them to donate $10 (or more) online via credit card – that’s $100 that will go directly and securely to the N.H. Humane Society.

POST-RACE PIZZA AND ICE CREAM FEAST: FRATELLO'S RISTORANTE ITALIANO, LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA, JORDAN'S ICE CREAM, ADIRONDACK WATER, CLIF BAR, STONYFIELD FARM YOGURT will be at Ellacoya to feed all of the participants after you've finished the TimberMan and worked up an appetite. There will also be fruit,bagels, cream cheese, peanut butter, water, Gatorade, and more, compliments of HANNAFORD.

SPECTATING: Family, friends, and spectators: bring a picnic, a blanket, and a bathing suit and enjoy the day on Ellacoya's beautiful beach. The Laconia Fire Department will be there with a great cookout. There will be Little Caesars' Pizza, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, and Drinks for all of you, at reasonable prices. Patrick's Pub and Eatery will also be offering some great stuff like Chicken Caesar Salad wraps and more. Or, bring along a picnic for a great day at the beach. Ellacoya also has a store with pizza, drinks, and ice cream available. Dunkin' Donuts Coffee will be available in the morning for all athletes and spectators. After 12:00 Noon, 70.3 Participants may enter the park on Saturday free of charge to swim, inspect the venue, etc. As the Short Course Triathlon is taking place in the morning, please wait until after noon. Sorry no pets allowed at Ellacoya State Park.

BIKE JERSEYS: Get 'em while they're hot! These great Timberman jerseys can be pre-ordered HERE to be sure you get one, or will be available race weekend.

BIKE SERVICING & SHIPMENT:MC CYCLE specializes in bike fitting, building, and service. Ship your bike to them, they'll assemble it, give it a race tuneup, and disassemble and ship back to you following the race. For more information, contact MC CYCLE AND SPORT at 603-528-1133. Bikes will be shipped directly to MC CYCLE AND SPORT, 18 Canal Street, Laconia , NH 03246.

COACHING: Performance Training Systems and ESTS Tri Coaching are the Official Coaching Services for the TimbermanTM. To learn more about them, Click Here.

TIMING AND RESULTS: Lin-Mark Computer sports timing featuring the new Winning Time Chip, Mantua, NJ. Visit their web site at www.Lin-mark.com for race results and event updates.

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