Latest News, Terre Haute Triathlon:
May 16, 2008
As an added incentive to attend the pre-race dinner, Wetsuitrental.com is giving a $250 gift
certifiate toward a new wetsuit in a random drawing. Additional drawings for Hammer Nutrition
products. Must be present to enter and win.
May 5, 2008
A pre race swim clinic will be held at Hawthorn Park on Friday May 30th at 3pm. Pros Lauren Jensen and Kirk Nelson will provide instruction as you have the opportunity to pre-swim the course. Registration is just $20 payable on site. No need to make reservations in advance. Not long after the swim, Lauren and Kirk will be speaking at the pre-race dinner. Please join them and see what they have to share from their most interesting careers.
Wave starts for 2008
8:00 A.M. Men 30-39 (not first-time triathletes)
8:03 A.M. All Women
8:06 A.M. Men 14-29, Men 40+ (not first-time triathletes)
8:09 A.M. Men first-time triathletes and teams
Note new email contact for us is: paulasay@gmail.com
May 4th, 2008
Kirk Nelson scored a top 10 finish yesterday at Wildflower 1/2 Ironman Saturday against a stellar field:
2008 Wildflower Triathlons, Long Course
May 3, 2008, Lake San Antonio, Calif.
1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run
Men
1. Chris McCormack (AUS) 4:00:33
2. Eneko Llanos (SPA) 4:00:52
3. Chris Lieto (USA) 4:03:34
4. Chris Legh (AUS) 4:04:07
5. Fraser Cartmell (USA) 4:04:51
6. Terenzo Bozzone (NZL) 4:05:39
7. Bjorn Andersson (SWE) 4:05:50
8. Leon Griffin (AUS) 4:07:04
9. Joe Gambles (USA) 4:07:29
10. Kirk Nelson (USA) 4:09:48
February 1, 2008
Pro-Triathlete Lauren Jensen will also be speaking at the pre-race dinner this year. Lauren is from near by Wisconsin and has actually won this race twice under her maiden name in the early 90's. Anxious to have Lauren back and see what news she has for us.
November 30, 2007
Course record holder, Kirk Nelson is planning a return to the course for 2008. Kirk went on the win the American Triple T and several other races in 2007. However, this year the Triple T is the weekend before Terre Haute. Maybe he will be tired and you will get him!
October 24, 2007
The race for just 2008 will be 2 weeks later than usual. With 5 Saturday's in May we will move the race
to Saturday May 31st. Registration will be open starting December 1st
We are partnering with Forward Motion Athletics to bring a specific training program for the 2008 race.
Please see their website for details
May 3rd, 2007
USAT Officials ask us to pass along the most commonly violated rules. Please take a look at these
to make sure your race goes smoothly Most Common Violations
March, 2007
Camping is available at Hawthorn Park for $15 per night with electric hookups if you would like to stay on site. The park number is 812-462-3225.
The race is scheduled to start at 8:00 A.M. at Hawthorn Park here in Terre Haute. Directions are available on the website Directions and if you are using mapquest.com, the park address is: 6067 E Old Maple Ave Terre Haute, IN
If you are looking for a top 10 overall finish and not scheduled for the first wave, please contact me at asay@simindiana.com to be moved to the first wave.
The water temp will be posted a week in advance on the website. As always we highly recommend a wetsuit as they keep you warmer, faster and safer for the swim. You can also rent one for a day if you don't want to buy one. See wwww.wetsuitrentals.com
USAT officials will be present in transition and the bike course so you can be sure they will hand out violations that will increase your time. To avoid the most common violations:
1. Ride on the right side of your lane
2. Pass on the left of the cyclist in front, never on the right
3. Keep 3 bike lengths between you and the cyclist in front of you
4. If you enter the draft zone of another cyclist, compete your pass within 15 seconds
5. If passed, drop out of the drafting zone to the rear before attempting to repass
The Transition Area will open at 6:00 A.M on the 19th. Please remember to have your bike in a rack, and all non-essential gear outside the fence of the transition area.
For family benefit, we have a 12 and under kids1/4 mile run, scheduled again this year which will like start at 8:45 A.M. Gather the kids near the finish line and be ready for a great finish award.
Proceeds from the event this year will go to Mountain Top Ministries School in Haiti. Last year we were able to assit in purchasing a new pickup truck to transfer volunteers and building a new high school. Two years ago we helped purchase electrical generators for the school and the Medical Clinic. Without assistance from individual and corporate sponsors, no chidren in this area of Haiti would have any opportunity for an education.
Look forward to seeing you here soon.
Past winners of the race since its inception in 1986.
If you have questions, or suggestions, just drop us a note via email at
asay@simindiana.com
or call us at (812) 466-9561.
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