OFFICIAL QUALIFIER FOR IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 70.3
We are excited to announce that we will be offering
50 Qualifying Spots for the 2009 Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, FL. at this year's race!
For qualification details CLICK HERE.
For more information about Ironman 70.3 go to www.ironmanlive.com.
Podcast with Coach Patrick of Performance Training Systems
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
DATE AND TIME: Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 7:00 AM. Race starts at Ellacoya State Park, Gilford, NH. There will be Pre-Race registration and Packet pick up on Friday Evening, August 21, from 4-7 PM, during the Expo/Carbo Load Gala and on Saturday, August 22 during Gunstock TimberFEST at Gunstock Moutain Resort, Gilford, NH from 1-6 PM. Bikes must be racked at the race site transition area on Saturday, August 22, between 2-7 PM. Professional Security will be watching over your bikes. No race day registration and packet pick up, unless prior arrangements are made with Race Director, Keith Jordan (keith@timbermantri.com or 603 293 8353). Sorry, NO PETS ALLOWED AT ELLACOYA.
RACE AMENITIES:Gunstock TimberFEST Friday through Sunday, August 21-23, 2009, custom multi-color tech t-shirt, the best goody bags, imprinted swim cap, finishers medal, waterbottle and towel, cash and custom awards, participants' raffle, Great giveaways from GURU BIKES, SAUCONY, MAVIC RACE WHEELS, FUELBELT, and TIMEX, complimentary post-race Fratello's Ristorante Italiano, Little Caesars' Pizza, Jordan's Homemade Ice Cream, Coors Light, Stonyfield Farm Yogurt, complimentary post-race massage provided by VITAL KNEADS. Lin-Mark Computer Sports timing featuring the Winning Time chip, great Race Announcing by Andy Shachat and Adam Reiser, boat, motorcycle, and radio support, Course Officials and Marshals, the best volunteers and staff anywhere, accurate, spectacular, and safe race course.
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. In 2008, the dinner featured Andy Potts, Simon Lessing, Chrissie Wellington, Michael Lovato, Karen Smyers, and Terenzo Bozzone. Expect a similar line up for 2009! 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 fireworks, the Grand Finale to the TimberWeekend.
COURSES:
THE TYR SWIM COURSE: 1.2 mile fresh water lake swim in clear, blue Lake Winnipesaukee.
1.2 mile fresh water lake swim in clear, blue Lake Winnipesaukee. This will be a wave start. 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. FAST SPLITS 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:  56 mile scenic out and back course with rolling hills. Most of course has a 6-10 foot shoulder. There are several challenging hills ranging from 3% to 9% grade. Watch out for the Marsh Hill Monstah! Course is not closed to traffic. There will be professional lead and sag vehicles provided by LAKES REGION AUDI. FAST SPLITS, MAVIC SPORTS, and MC CYCLE will be on hand in the transition area Sunday A.M. to help you with any last minute problems and will be out on the course to aid cyclists as well.  There will be 5 aid stations with bottle hand ups on the course. Gatorade Endurance Formula, Water and Clif Shot Energy Gels will be available. Bananas will be offered at the bike turnaround. Athletes should begin the bike with 2 full bottles. Bike mechanical support will be provided by MAVIC and MC CYCLE AND SPORT. This is a draft-free event! Marshals will be strictly enforcing USA Triathlon drafting guidelines. You must know the rules! All athletes must have CPSC approved helmets to participate. Motorcycle Support provided by LAKES REGION RIDERS.
See Map of Bike Course.
THE SAUCONY RUN COURSE:  The 13.1 mile run is a scenic, 2-loop course along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee with rolling hills. Look across the big lake, and see the majestic White Mountains fill the horizon. There will be aid stations approximately every mile, staffed with the best volunteers anywhere! Aid stations will be stocked to the brim with nothing but the best products available. Gatorade Endurance Formula, Adirondack Water, Clif Shot Energy Gels, defizzed Pepsi, Clif Bars, fruit, pretzels, Salt and Vinegar potato chips, jellybeans, and sponges. Several stops will have sprinklers and water misters to run through. The run course is professionally measured, and is closed to through traffic. It will only be open for residents of the road. As you head out onto the second loop, take in the rockin' tunes of Phil N' the Blank (www.paulwarnick.com) and listen to the roar of the crowd. They're cheering for you!
See Map of Run Course.
AQUABIKE: The TimberMan Ironman 70.3 will be offering the AquaBike Division once again for 2009. The Aquabike Series was a pilot program for 2005 in which athletes competed in the swim and the bike portions of a half or ultra distance triathlon, but not do the run.
TIME LIMITS:
All triathletes in the Timberman Ironman 70.3 event must finish the entire race within 8 hours from the start of the last swim wave. Swim cutoff is 1hr/10 minutes and the bike cutoff is 5:30 from the last swim wave start. All athletes must pass the 28 mile mark of the bike (half way point) by 3:00 from the last swim wave start.
Athletes not meeting these cutoffs will not be allowed to continue in the race.
Course Rules:
All competitors please read. It is your responsibility to know the rules! ! ! ! !
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (TENTATIVE, SUBJECT TO CHANGE):
Friday, August 21, 2009 at Gunstock Mountain Resort, Route 11A, Gilford, NH
4:00-7:00PM : TimberVillage Festival & Expo
5:00PM : First-Timer’s Seminar
4:00-7:00PM : Packet Pickup for Short Course and 70.3 Participants
6:00PM : Champions of Triathlon Dinner. Tickets available at www.lin-mark.com.
Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Ellacoya State Park, Route 11, Gilford, NH
5:00AM: Gates at Ellacoya State Park open
5:00-6:30AM :TimberMan Short Course packet pickup
6:30 AM: Pre-Race Meeting at Transition area
7:00 AM: TimberMan Short Course Triathlon: first swim wave
9:00 AM: Post-race Little Caesar’s Pizza, Jordan’s Ice Cream, and Coors Light Beer,
plus TimberConcert featuring Paul Warnick
10:00 AM (approx.) Awards Ceremony, FAST SPLITS RAFFLE
2:00-7:00 PM at Ellacoya State Park : Mandatory Bike Check in for Timberman Ironman 70.3
Saturday August 22, 2009 at Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, NH
8:30-11:00 AM: Buffet Breakfast
12noon-6:00PM: TimberVillage Festival and Expo
Triathlon related gear, coaches, clubs, massage, seminars
Bike Inspection,Tuneups, and Demos by FAST SPLITS
1:00-6:00 PM: 70.3 Packet Pickup
2:00 PM: TimberKids obstacle course Fun Run
3:00 PM or 5:30PM: Mandatory Pre-Race Meetings (choose one)
5:00 PM: TimberMan Pre-Race Carbo Load Gala
Sunday August 23, 2009 at Ellacoya State Park, Route 11, Gilford, NH
4:30 AM: Gates at Ellacoya State Park open
6:30 AM: Pre-Race briefing at Transition area
6:55 AM: Transition area closes
7:00 AM: Race start Ironman 70.3
11:00 AM: Post-race LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA BUFFET, FRATELLO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO,
BEANS AND GREENS, JORDAN’S ICE CREAM, STONYFIELD YOGURT, FOOD FROM
HANNAFORD, & COORS LIGHT beer, plus TimberConcert featuring Phil N’ the Blanks
3:00PM (approx.) Awards Ceremony for Timberman Ironman 70.3, FAST SPLITS raffle.
Sunday August 23, 2009 at Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, NH
6:00 PM: TimberParty, featuring live music , New England Clambake/Lobster boil, Bonfire
and S’mores and Fireworks!
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, BEANS AND GREENS, JORDAN'S ICE CREAM, 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, vegetables, 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, Ironman 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.
Make sure to come join in the party at the Gunstock TimberFEST Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday Evening, August 21-23, 2009. The weekend long Festival will kick off Friday evening with a special dinner with some of the top names in Triathlon. (For more information.)
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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