2015 ATHLETE GUIDE

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SUNDAY, APRIL 19 | MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
2015 ATHLETE GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME LETTER
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EVENT SCHEDULE
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WAVE STARTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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USAT RULES
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COURSE INFORMATION
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Greetings Life Time Tri South Beach Athletes,
Thank you for racing with us! We are excited to bring you what we hope to be the
best weekend of triathlon you’ll ever experience; regardless of your standing within
the sport of triathlon, from the newbie to the athlete who’s finished every South
Beach Triathlon to date. If you’re a newbie, welcome to the family. And if you’ve
been with us for previous South Beach or Life Time Tri events, welcome back.
This event features a unique Classic distance event coupled with an International
distance triathlon. Both begin with an amazing salt water swim off the shores
of beautiful South Beach before taking you on a one-of-a-kind tour through the
streets and past the unique sites that only Miami has to offer. The course provides
athletes with phenomenal views of South Beach and the surrounding area as well
as a spectator-friendly viewing area that’s perfectly designed to watch the race
unfold as professional and age group athletes compete throughout the day.
We are thrilled to be able to present an amazing pro field that includes Olympians,
world champions and some of the best short course athletes in the world. We
are also excited to announce that there will be many national and international
celebrities racing shoulder to shoulder with you throughout the day.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would like to thank all fundraising participants
for your time and efforts. You make a real difference and help us to continue our
mission of finding cures and saving children everywhere. To date, $1.5 million has
been raised for the children of St. Jude through the South Beach Triathlon.
There are only a few days left before the event is upon you so be sure to rest,
hydrate and get ready to race with your friends and family! The forecast calls
for perfect racing weather with cool temperatures and lots of sunshine. Water
temperatures are hovering right around 78 degrees.
Finally, thank you to the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority for the
endless support. Also, please take a minute out of your day to thank all the
fantastic volunteers on the course that are the key ingredient to making Life Time
Tri South Beach both a safe, successful and memorable event! Have a great race!
Best Regards,
Life Time Athletic Events
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OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
South Beach Triathlon offers everything you look for in a multi-sport event:
amazing location, great giveaways and the best volunteers in the world! The
Life time Tri South Beach is the perfect challenge for athletes, corporate team
fundraisers, relay teams and individual age group triathletes. We look forward
to hosting you to swim, bike and run through the gorgeous backdrop of Miami
Beach.
WHEN
Packet Pick-up and Expo
Saturday, April 18, 2014 10am - 6pm
WHERE
Lummus Park
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PARKING
There is metered street parking available along Ocean Drive or on Washington
Ave and pay garage parking available at:
• between 10th and 11th and Collins Ave
• 7th St. between Washington Ave and Collins Ave
• 6th St. between Washington Ave and Collins Ave
• On Saturday we will have the lot at 5th St and Ocean Dr. available for
participant/bike loading and unloading only, no parking will be allowed
in this lot.
• Please note Ocean Drive meters will not be available South of 8th street on
race day due to those meters being located on the bike course
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Packet Pick-Up
You must present a photo ID and your USAT Membership Card if you are a
member. Only the Athlete can pick up their packet, all relay team members must
come to packet pick-up.
10am – 6pm
• Expo and mandatory packet pick-up. Come join us for free samples and
shopping. We have some great vendors joining us for this year’s event.
• Bike/gear check-in at Transition Area
10:30am
• Pro Racing Tips For Your Fastest Triathlon with Erinne Guthrie from
Full Circle Coaching
11:30am
• Athlete Meeting
1:30pm
• Athlete Meeting
3pm
• Pro Meeting
3:30pm
• Final Hours to Fastest Finish; how to make the most of the 16 hours to the start
of your race. Race Seminar presented by your USAT Race Officials
4:30pm
• Athlete Meeting
6pm
• Expo and packet pick-up end
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Life Time South Beach Tri Swim Clinic
Hosted by Terrier Tri to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Practice your open water swimming skills while raising money
for St. Jude!
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced Swimmer, there is no
substitute for training in open water. So don’t miss this opportunity to train in
the same waters you will be racing. Terrier Tri is excited and thrilled to coach this
event for the Life Time South Beach Tri, with 100% of proceeds going directly to
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital!
WHEN
Saturday, April 18, 2014 8:30am – 10am
WHERE
Miami Beach Lifeguard Headquarters
(on beach located at 10th Street)
PRICE
$20 – all proceeds to benefit St. Jude / $10 USAT one-day membership fee for
non-annual members (payable onsite)
WHAT TO EXPECT
There will be lifeguard support and buoys to create an actual race course.
This is a great opportunity to pick up valuable open water swimming experience
with coaches and other athletes to help make your race a better experience! We
will work on all the basics -- what to expect, open water swimming techniques,
swim starts & exits, drafting & pacing, breathing & sighting techniques, strategy for
rough & calm waters, mental preparation & conditioning, and safety. After going
through some basic drills, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy some swimming!
All Swimmers welcome!
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What do I need to bring?
• USAT membership card* (for members only)
*If you don’t have a USAT card and did not pre-pay for your one-day license you
must purchase a one-day license for $12 or an annual membership for $45.
• Current driver’s license or ID
• PER USAT SANCTIONING RULES – NO EXCEPTIONS.
What will I receive at Packet Pick-Up?
• Bib number
• Athlete wristband
• Timing Chip
• Helmet number
• Bike number
• Participant Tech Tee
• Athlete goodie bag
• Tri Tats for body marking
NOTE – Timing chips will be distributed in your Race Packet.
What must I attend on Saturday?
MANDATORY
• Each athlete will have an assigned bike rack spot.
• We will have professional security on site all night long watching your bikes.
• All bikes must be checked in to the transition area by 6:00am Sunday.
There is no bike check-in on Sunday of race day.
ATHLETE MEETING (MANDATORY) – Lummus Park in the awards tent on
the stage.
•11:30am
•1:30pm
•4:30pm
• You must attend ONE of the athlete meetings
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Sunday, April 19, 2015
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
South Beach
4:30am - Transition area opens
6am - All bikes must be in transition
6:45am - Transition area closes
6:45am – 7:30am - International wave starts (Detailed wave times below)
7:40am – 8:40am - Classic wave starts (Detailed wave times below)
8am – 12pm - EXPO
8:40am - First Finisher Expected
10am - St Jude’s Tot Trot
10:45am – 12:15pm - Transition bike and gear checkout. No bikes or gear
removal will be allowed prior to 10:45am
11am – 1pm - Awards ceremony and prize giveaways
Transition area is open to athletes only
We reserve the right to disqualify any athlete who brings
family or friends into transition.
• TIMING CHIPS – Be sure to bring yours with you! You received your chip in
your race packet. No chip = no time.
• All athletes MUST have:
• Helmet Sticker on the front of your helmet
• Bike Sticker (this helps us verify ownership when leaving transition at the end
of the day)
• Race Bib worn on the front of your body during the run (optional during the bike)
• Timing chip worn on your left ankle. You received your chip in your
race packet
• Tri Tats- please be sure to place Tri Tats in the correct area according to
instructions on the next page
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BODY MARKING DIAGRAM
FRONT
BACK
Bib Number
Side Left Arm
#
#
#
#
#
#
Bib Number
Side Left Leg
#
#
#
#
Age/Category
Back Right Calf
#
A
A
**Clydesdale, Athena, and Relay Teams are ONLY Categories with extra tattoo for back right calf.
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6:30am – Water open for warm up. Please stay out of the path of the swim
course and swim on the inside of the course.
6:40am – National Anthem, sung by Julia Dale
Swim Cap Colors will be issued in your Race Packet. Please double check to
confirm that it is the correct color to match your wave!
6:45am – INTERNATIONAL WAVES START
SEEDED MALES
6:45 AM
MASS START WINE
SEEDED FEMALES
6:47 AM
MASS START WINE
MALE PC CHALLENGE & FEMALE PC
CHALLENGE & PC CHALLENGE RELAYS
6:49 AM
MASS START DARK GREEN
ST. JUDES CORPORATE MALES/
CEO MALES CHALLENGE
6:50 AM
MASS START NEON PINK/
BLACK
ST. JUDES CORPORATE FEMALES/
CEO FEMALES CHALLENGE
6:51 AM
MASS START NEON PINK/
BLACK
ST. JUDES CORPORATE RELAYS,
ST. JUDES RELAYS (M,F), ST.JUDES
(COED) & CEO RELAYS
6:53 AM
MASS START NEON PINK/
NEON YELLOW/
YELLOW/BLACK
COED RELAYS, MALE RELAYS & FEMALE RELAYS
6:54 AM
MASS START ORANGE
MALES 25-29
6:55 AM
MASS START NEON ORANGE
MALES 50-54
6:56 AM
TIME TRIAL
POWDER BLUE
MALES 35-39
6:57 AM
TIME TRIAL
NEON GREEN
MALES 30-34
6:59 AM
TIME TRIAL
PEARL PINK
MALES 40-44
7:01 AM
TIME TRIAL
VIOLET
MALES 45-49
7:05 AM
TIME TRIAL
BLUE
FEMALES 25-29
7:07 AM
TIME TRIAL
NEON ORANGE
MALES 65-69
7:11 AM
TIME TRIAL
NAVY
MALES 19 & UNDER, MALES 20-24
7:14 AM
TIME TRIAL
GOLD
CLYDESDALES
7:15 AM
TIME TRIAL
PURPLE
MALES 55-59
7:16 AM
TIME TRIAL
SILVER
FEMALES 40-44
7:17 AM
TIME TRIAL
VIOLET
MALES 60-64
7:18 AM
TIME TRIAL
RED
FEMALES 50-54
7:19 AM
TIME TRIAL
POWDER BLUE
ATHENAS
7:20 AM
TIME TRIAL
PURPLE
FEMALES 35-39
7:21 AM
TIME TRIAL
NEON GREEN
FEMALES 19 & UNDER & FEMALES 20-24
7:22 AM
TIME TRIAL
GOLD
FEMALES 45-49
7:23 AM
TIME TRIAL
BLUE
FEMALES 30-34
7:24 AM
TIME TRIAL
PEARL PINK
FEMALES 55-59
7:25 AM
TIME TRIAL
SILVER
FEMALES 60-64, FEMALES 65-59, FEMALES 70 & OVER
7:27 AM
TIME TRIAL
SILVER
MALES 70 & OVER
7:28 AM
TIME TRIAL
ROYAL BLUE
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7:40am – CLASSIC WAVES START
MALE PC CHALLENGE & FEMALE PC
CHALLENGE & PC CHALLENGE RELAYS
7:40 AM
MASS START DARK GREEN
CEO & CELEBRITY CHALLENGE MALES,
FEMALES & RELAYS
7:41 AM
MASS START BLACK
ST. JUDES CORPORATE MALES
7:42 AM
MASS START NEON PINK
ST. JUDES CORPORATE FEMALES
7:43 AM
MASS START NEON PINK
ST. JUDES CORPORATE RELAYS
7:44 AM
MASS START NEON PINK
COED RELAYS
7:45 AM
TIME TRIAL
ORANGE
MALES RELAYS
7:46 AM
TIME TRIAL
ORANGE
FEMALE RELAYS
7:47 AM
TIME TRIAL
ORANGE
MALES 19 & UNDER
7:48 AM
TIME TRIAL
GOLD
MALES 20-24
7:49 AM
TIME TRIAL
GOLD
MALES 45-49
7:50 AM
TIME TRIAL
BLUE
MALES 30-34
7:52 AM
TIME TRIAL
PEARL PINK
MALES 25-29
7:54 AM
TIME TRIAL
NEON ORANGE
MALES 40-44
7:56 AM
TIME TRIAL
VIOLET
MALES 50-54
7:59 AM
TIME TRIAL
POWDER BLUE
MALES 35-39
8:01 AM
TIME TRIAL
NEON GREEN
CLYDESDALES
8:04 AM
TIME TRIAL
PURPLE
FEMALES 25-29
8:05 AM
TIME TRIAL
NEON ORANGE
FEMALES 30-34
8:07 AM
TIME TRIAL
PEARL PINK
FEMALES 50-54
8:09 AM
TIME TRIAL
POWDER BLUE
MALES 55-59
8:10 AM
TIME TRIAL
SILVER
MALES 65-69
8:11 AM
TIME TRIAL
NAVY
MALES 60-64
8:12 AM
TIME TRIAL
RED
FEMALES 19 & UNDER
8:13 AM
TIME TRIAL
GOLD
FEMALES 20-24
8:14 AM
TIME TRIAL
GOLD
FEMALES 35-39
8:17 AM
TIME TRIAL
NEON GREEN
FEMALES 45-49
8:19 AM
TIME TRIAL
BLUE
FEMALES 40-44
8:20 AM
TIME TRIAL
VIOLET
ATHENAS
8:22 AM
TIME TRIAL
PURPLE
FEMALES 60-64
8:24 AM
TIME TRIAL
RED
FEMALES 55-59, FEMALES 65-69,
FEMALES 70 & OVER
8:25 AM
TIME TRIAL
SILVER
MALES 70 & OVER
8:26 AM
TIME TRIAL
ROYAL BLUE
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CUTOFF TIMES
• 9:05am –Swim closed
• 10:05am – Must make right turn onto Alton Rd. off of Michigan Ave
• 10:33am – Must make turnaround on N. Federal Hwy.
• 11am – Bike course closed
• No cut-offs will be enforced on the run
Transition Open for Bike Pickup
• 10:45am – limited athletes allowed in transition
• 11am – transition will be open to all athletes
* Please respect that athletes will be racing when entering and exiting transition.
Please do not ask to retrieve your bike and gear prior to 10:45am. Volunteers
will be securing transition and ensuring the safety of all athletes that are still
racing. This is for everyone’s safety and security. Bike number stickers will be
checked against bib numbers, wristband, or body marking before bikes are
permitted to exit transition. Also, please note that volunteer harassment of any
kind will lead to disqualification!
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TIPS FOR SPECTATORS
• The South Beach Triathlon begins with an ocean swim in the beautiful, warm
water (expected water temperature is 78 degrees) that runs parallel to worldfamous South Beach. The bike course will be relatively flat, crossing over Miami
Beach’s famous Causeways with scenic views of the Intracoastal Waterway,
downtown Miami and Miami Beach. The run course will be a fast out and back
alongside Miami Beach’s Art Deco District, finishing on the white sands of
South Beach.
• Parking can be found in parking garages up and down Collins Ave and
Washington Ave. Garages between 5th and 9th are the closest option to the
packet pickup/expo/transition/finish areas. Parking in these garages can run 20
dollars to 30 dollars a day. If you are a visitor we recommend staying in a South
Beach hotel, using hotel shuttle service to hotel then riding your bike or a rental
bike around the South Beach area as all amenities needed are much more
convenient to walk or bike to once you are in the area.
• Roads close at 6:30am, please plan accordingly.
• It will be hot! Please stay hydrated and take water/fluids when available on course.
• First aid is available at the north end of the Finish Festival area, near the finish
line and at the Medical Tent near the Swim In area of transition.
• See map for detailed information of the race site.
• Take caution if crossing the bike or running courses and always allow triathletes
the right of way.
• Parents, please keep a close eye on your children. The race site and course are
busy and potentially dangerous areas.
• Animals can be distracting to athletes. Please leave pets at home.
PHOTOS – Chronotrack will be taking pictures throughout the day. Photos will
be available on our website, post-race.
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Mandatory Packet Pick Up Saturday April 18 10am-6pm:
You will receive your race packet at Packet Pick-Up.
The South Beach Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event which requires every
athlete to pick up their own packet showing a valid Photo ID and their USAT
card if they are a USAT member.
For those who are not USAT members: you will be able to purchase membership
for a year ($45) or simply for a day ($12) when you retrieve your packet.
Relay Teams:
Packet Pick up:
• Each member of the relay team must pick up their own packets (Swimmer will
get the timing chip, Cyclist the bike and helmet number and the Runner t`he
bib.)
• The entire team MUST come and pick up their packets on Saturday.
No exceptions.
• Each team member needs to show ID and USAT Membership card if you
are a member.
• Each member of the relay will get a wristband. The Cyclist is the only one that
will have the race bib number on it and will be the only member allowed to
remove bike from transition.
Relay Pen:
There will be two relay pens, one is near the Swim In area of transition and the
other is near the run out area of the transition.
• Swimmer will run up to the pen after their swim and pass the timing chip to
the Cyclist.
• The Cyclist will put on the timing chip and go pick up their racked bike and take
their bike out of the Bike Out.
• The Cyclist will rack their bike then head over to the relay pen near run out and
pass their timing chip over to the Runner who is waiting in that Relay Pen.
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Important Athlete Guide Highlights
For those athletes who do not enjoy lengthy instructions, we’ve created a
simplified version of the information above just for you.
• You MUST HAVE your ID to pick up your packet and USAT membership
card if you have one. Non-members will be able to purchase membership
for a year ($45) or simply for a day ($12) when you retrieve your packet.
• You CANNOT pick up a packet for your friends (although it’s very nice of
you to offer). USAT insists on this, therefore so do we.
• Bike Check-In is mandatory and available only on Saturday from
10am- 6pm.
• YOU MUST HAVE YOUR BIB, BIKE NUMBER ON YOUR BIKE, HELMET
NUMBER AND ATHLETE WRISTBAND ON RACE DAY
• You MUST HAVE a good attitude and be courteous on the race course.
• Awards start at approximately 11:00am
• This is a USAT Sanctioned Event.
• You CANNOT wear headphones on any segment of the course per
USAT regulations.
• Helmets are MANDATORY on the bike course (stickers on the front)
and must be buckled before exiting T1.
• Thank a volunteer—they make the event possible!
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Course Information
SWIM COURSE
The swim course is in the ocean and is open to the public. We will keep beachgoers off the swim course but friends and family are welcome to jump in the
water at any point throughout the day.
Please stage yourself according to cap color and wave assignments. We will
have wave start signs in the staging area on the beach.
Q: Will this be a wetsuit legal race?
A: ONLY if the water temperature is below 78 degrees.
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Classic Swim Course
START
10TH ST
9TH ST
8TH ST
7TH ST
6TH ST
FINISH
5TH ST
CLASSIC SWIM
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International Swim Course
START
14TH ST
13TH ST
12TH ST
11TH ST
10TH ST
9TH ST
8TH ST
7TH ST
6TH ST
FINISH
INTERNATIONAL SWIM
5TH ST
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BIKE COURSE
• There will be police, barricades and volunteers on course.
• The course will be marked, although it is ALWAYS the athlete’s responsibility to
know the course.
• Pass on the left – please let other athletes know if you are passing with a
simple “on your left.”
• Please ride RIGHT when not passing.
• Be safe (and smart) on all turns.
• No drafting allowed.
• Maintain 3 bike lengths between your front wheel and the back wheel of the
rider in front of you unless passing.
• If you are passed, you are required to drop back 3 bike lengths within 15 seconds.
• There are no restrooms on the bike course.
There will be one aid station on the bike. It will be located roughly at mile 11 of the
classic and mile 15 of the international. The aid station will have sport top bottles
of water and Gatorade. The only area you may discard your empty bottle at is 100
yards prior to the aid station. Please move to the right to receive your aid. If you do
not need it, please keep to your left.
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Classic Bike Course
N FEDERAL HW
Y
NE 51ST ST
SULLIVAN DR
NE 38TH ST
195
NE 36TH ST
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CLASSIC BIKE
BIKE OUT OF TRANSITION: OCEAN DRIVE & 8TH STREET
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RUN COURSE*
Aid stations will have water, Gatorade Endurance and CLIF Bar product.
Aid stations will have water, Gatorade Endurance and CLIF Bar product. CLIF Bar is proud
to be the Official Nutrition Sponsor of the South Beach Triathlon. Clif will be at miles 1.5
and 2.5 for the classic and 1.5 and 5 for the international with CLIF Shot® Energy Gel. On
course flavors will be Razz and Vanilla, which are both caffeine free gels, as well as Citrus
Gel, which contains 25mg of caffeine and Mocha Gel, which contains 50mg of caffeine.
Classic Run Course
*There are no
portable restrooms
on the run course,
all Miami Beach
public restrooms on
the course will be
open for use; facilities
are located on 6th,
10th, 14th, 21st, and
36th street.
16TH ST
14TH ST
BISCAYNE BAY
13TH ST
12TH ST
10TH ST
9TH ST
8TH ST
7TH ST
6TH ST
MACA
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4TH ST
3RD ST
2ND ST
SEWAY
CLASSIC RUN
1ST ST
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International Run Course
BISCAYNE BAY
17TH ST
16TH ST
15TH ST
14TH ST
13TH ST
12TH ST
11TH ST
10TH ST
9TH ST
8TH ST
MACA
7TH ST
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SEWAY
6TH ST
5TH ST
4TH ST
3RD ST
2ND ST
1ST ST
S POINTE DR
INTERNATIONAL RUN
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health benefits that go with it.
UnitedHealthcare plans offer wellness programs to help you get healthy, and the coverage you need to
help you stay healthy. And we are pleased to be an official sponsor of the 2015 South Beach Triathlon.
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