Aug 15, 2009
Weather
looks good, and we PROMISE we will be swimming WITH any currents that are out
there....
5
Port-o-Johns have been ordered and will be located just
to the
south of
Also
besides the bathroon near the circle ( north end) there is another public
bathroom about 2 blocks south on the boardwalk.
We accept online entries until 7pm Friday night at the reduced rate:
http://raceforum.com/registration/EventDetail.aspx?e=304
Pre-race Packet Pick up 10am-10pm Friday Aug 14 Shore Runner
Two
Presented by Coach Tom Manzi
“Pre Race and Race Day Prep” (Also, other tips for beginners)
Friday Aug 14 6 PM and another at 7 PM
Shore
Runner at
All race day entries $35, with shirt $40
Let us calculate your times $5 donation to The JT Foundation For Autism
Chips are in and will be used for this event.
All chips will be picked up race morning at race timing table. (most likely near entrance to transition area South end)
If you plan on adding race timing, and have not signed up for it yet, you can race morning at all 3 check points, pre-registration, post registration, and timing table They will give you a card to bring to the timing table. At that table, you will give us your name, age, gender and heat you plan on starting in. We will assign you a number and give you the chip.
Parking Change!
Please, all try to park in the lot immediately to left as you enter
Course Maps Bike Course Run 3 Mile 5 Mile Detailed map of staging area
Surf Cam Water Temp Report: Weather & Water Temp
Race
packet Friday 10am-10pm at Shore Runner at
Description of Heats
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Heats |
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Heat 1 Long course |
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Heat 2 Long course women only Sponsored by Jersey Shore Tri Gals |
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Heat 3 Long Course |
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Heat 4 Short Course |
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Heat 5 Short Course Women only sponsored by Jersey Shore Tri Gals |
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Heat 6 Short Course |
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Heat 7 Short Course |
What you get at
check in:
Famous SHTC bathing cap (please wear during the swim, it is highly visible).
Water bottle
T-shirt if pre-ordered (if you did not order one, they will be available after the event if we have enough)
Morning of the event. If you get to check in prior to Sat all you need to do is
show up, pick up your timing chip
if ordered, go set up and be ready to rock by 7:00am (long course start, 3
heats) Short course first heat 7:15, 3 minutes apart. At the end, subtract the
number of minutes back from clock time.
ATHLETES ONLY IN TRANSITION AREA. REGISTERED ATHLETES WILL BE GIVEN A JT
ARMBAND, NO ONE WITHOUT BAND WILL BE ALLOWED IN TRANSITION AREA.
The long course people will go off at 7:00, We will walk 600 yards south. You will go around the buoys, keeping them on your left at all times, you will see the short course buoys lined up, go past them and turn left and straight in to the finish.
All swimmers will now be exiting the beach at the ramp to the NORTH, not Very Important! When racking your bikes, please try to use the seat to hang on the racks. This will take up less room so we can try to fit everyone in. We are probably going to have over 500 athletes. Don't take up too much real estate. Alternate both sides of the racks.
Long
Course people out of the water, into the transition area
from the North (this is different from prior years)
We will be exiting the transition area heading south. Please stay in the
northbound lane on the left side of the cones. Head 3 blocks down to
Be
cautions of people entering
Remember: ROADS ARE NOT CLOSED TO TRAFFIC. Be cautious at all intersections, we have eleven police officers on the course but they are to assist in safety, but you are responsible for watching out for crazy drivers (as usual) People can cross the course and cut you off, at any race, not just this one. Be Safe!!!
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE New for 2009
LONG
COURSE BIKERS: You will ride two loops of the course. On the first
loop you will ride straight on
SHORT
COURSE BIKERS: You will ride only one loop of the course and will stay to the
right of the cones approaching
It is always the responsibility as an athlete to be familiar with the course.
All
cyclists will be entering transition from the south and running out to the
north.
Run:
3 mile athletes will run towards the north end of the boardwalk, there will be a sign 3 mile turn around, left to right at water table , 5 milers, continue straight, go off the end of the boardwalk basically turn left and run along the outside of the fence of 7 Presidents Park, Turn right next corner, to the white wall, then left about 200 yards to water stop, just about the end of Atlantic Ave.
South End turn-a-round point ( Water Stop) the same for both distances, one mile to go.
Always
run left to right on the boardwalk, And as you
come into the center, follow signs and cones delineated to channel athletes and
spectators out. BE courteous to all spectator and walkers, they also belong
there and are enjoying the weather and some exercise just as you are. Share the
boardwalk. All water tables are markers for turn around. First one heading North
is at .45, it is the run turn-a-round for short course only. Long Course proceed
North around 7-
One mile south to water stop. ALL RUNNERS TURN-A-ROUND at south Water stop ( mile post 2 short, 4 long) One mile to go heading North for all.
Also, please do not drop gu packs or those types of items on the course. Some races disqualify people for doing that.
No Headphones on the bike, Please
Remember, Seconds don't count, Safety does.
Be safe and as always HAVE FUN!
Happy and Safe Racing!
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