| Date: | August 1, 2010 |
| Time: | 6:00 a.m. (first wave starts) |
| Location: | Omaha, NE - Final routes to be posted soon |
| Weather: | Average temp on August 1 - 77 degrees F |
Age Group Waves:
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Swim/Run
Course Description:
Swim Route - 1.5 km swim from the boat dock along the South shore in a rectangular pattern and back to the boat ramp for transition.
Bike Route - 40 km bike past Lake Cunningham west on State St. then North on 186th St. West on Rainwood Rd. to 216th St. West to Bennington Rd. then East to 168th St. South along 168th St. to Military. Southeast on Military until State St. Take State St. back to lake area.
Run Route - 10 km run along the trail on the West side of Cunningham Lake to Garvin Rd. Then take 96th to Hwy 36 and back.
For those competing in the Aqua-Bike: once the swim and bike is completed, you run through your assigned chute to the finish line to start the party at our finish festival!
Aid Stations: 1 per mile along the run and also in transition.
Finish Line: Across from Transition area in the park.
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| What is the order of events for the race weekend? What do I do first? First, you must attend a race briefing at (location). Briefings are held adjacent to the expo near registration. Second, after your briefing you will pick up your race packet, receive a wrist band (this must stay on at all times and throughout the weekend), a goodie bag, and a race shirt. Third, you must load your bike into transition Saturday afternoon between (times) at (location). There is no bike check-in on the day of the race. Transition opens Sunday morning at (time) and closes at (time). You get your body marked, get your timing chip, and drop off your clothing bag on the pathway from transition to swim start. |
What is an Aqua-Bike? An Aqua-Bike is simply the same Olympic Distance race, but instead of continuing on after the swim and the bike, the participant runs through a specially assigned chute to the finish line rather than completing the 10K run. This is optimal for those athletes that have knee or hip problems. The registration for this division is $95. |
| Are wetsuits allowed? You may wear your wet suit regardless of water temperature. However, if race officials announce race morning that the water temperature is above the wetsuit-legal limit of 78 then you will not count for an age group award if you wear your wetsuit. |
What do I do with my shoes and shirt once I get to swim start? There will be plenty of volunteers watching your things once you get to the transition area. We will be securing the transition area before the race start and until bikes are removed after the event. Once you drop off your things, you will walk over to the swim start. |
| Is there a lost & found? Yes. The lost & found will be located the day of the race at the finish festival/expo area. After race day, you may contact Courtney at (402) 548-4258 or email and we will do everything to help you find any missing items. |
Is there a warm up swim or ride on Sunday morning? We will host many practice swims prior to the event. There will be no participant allowed in the water the day of the race until it is your start time. However, feel free to ride the bike course on your own the day prior to the event. Just be aware that the streets will NOT be blocked off prior to the event so there will be traffic on the roads. |
| Do I have to go to the briefings before I check my bike into transition? Yes, all participants MUST attend the mandatory briefing in order to pick up their packet. Your bike number will be inside your race packet and you will then attach it to your bike. No bikes will be allowed in or out of transition without a bike number and corresponding wristband. Only YOU can check your bike – no friends, wives, husbands, secretaries, stand-ins. |
Can a friend pick up my race packet? No. Only the athlete can pick up his or her packet. |
| How do I know that I’m in the right race category? Your appropriate race category is Age Group unless you are a pro or elite. Your Age Group is determined by your “race age”, which is not necessarily your current age. “Race Age” is the age you will be at the end of the current year (12/31/2010). So, if you’re 39 but have a birthday in January, you’ll race with 39 year-olds. If you’re 39 and your birthday is in September, you’ll be with the 40 year-olds. |
Do I have to check in my bike on Saturday? Yes, there is a MANDATORY bike check in on Saturday from (time) to (time). There will be overnight security in transition. There will be NO bike check in on Sunday morning. If your bike is not in transition Saturday then you don’t race. |
| How many water stations are on the run course? Six. One per mile and at one at the finish. The course is an out-and-back so the course is technically 3.1 miles. |
Are race briefings mandatory? Yes, briefings are mandatory. All participants that compete in the Triathlon must attend the briefing before picking up their packet. The briefing will discuss the course, event rules, and a question and anwer session. |
| What if I cannot attend the briefings? All participants must attend the briefing – no briefing, no race, no finisher’s medal, no free lunch. |
Do I have to wear the wristband given to me at packet pick-up? Yes, all participants are required to wear the wristband until Sunday afternoon when your bike is removed from transition. Race staff will put these on your wrist as you pick up your packet. This will serve as your identification for entering into the transisiton Sunday morning, as well as, receiving your timing chip at swim start. |
| Do I have to wear the swim cap? Yes, the swim cap MUST be worn. The color given to each athlete is specific to your wave, so you cannot switch colors, you cannot switch waves, you cannot switch anything. |
How do I know if I am registered? If you received an email confirmation and payment receipt you are registerd. |
| What do I get for entering and finishing? First, you get to participate in the Triathlon. All finishers will receive a finisher’s medal. You’ll also receive a technical tee and lots of free gear and product samples, and the eternal envy of all your non-athletic friends and family. The top 3 finishers in each age group also get awards. |
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Archive of past newsletters
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Welcome to the Ask the Physical Therapist section sponsored by Omaha Sports Physical Therapy!
Have a question? email us at askthept@omahatriathlon.com
May Issue
Triathlon Injuries
by David Potach, OSPT
While the Omaha Triathlon is a big event this summer, there are so many other popular triathlons our patients have been busily preparing for. Some of them include: Pigman (Sprint and Half Ironman) With all of these events and all the training involved, injuries are, unfortunately all to common. But what gets hurt? Well, Cameron Gosling and two colleagues from the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia sought to describe the rate and profile of injuries seen for medical assistance during a triathlon race series. Of the 10,197 starters in a total of six triathlons of various distances ("fun" races, Sprint and Olympic distances), there were 235 total injuries reported. Injury data were collected from individual triathlon participants seeking medical assistance on the day of the race event. The results indicated that, when all distances were combined: The foot, knee and lower leg were the top injury sites Most injuries that occurred over the course of the triathlon series were minor; however, according to the authors, "race organizers and medical directors should be prepared for worst case scenarios." The authors also noted that, "The rates in the present study were lower than those previously reported for swimming and running but similar to those reported for cycling when viewed as isolated activities. The increase in injury rates through the race legs indicates, as has been previously suggested, that training and racing in triathlon may have a cumulative effect with previous disciplines influencing the next." Most injuries seen during the course of an event are minor; however, "race and medical directors should be prepared for more serious injury events, such as near drowning, fractures due to cycling falls, and heat stroke, and have contingency plans to deal with them." So, for all participants of the August 1st Omaha Triathlon (or any triathlon of any distance this season), prepare for your race(s), but prepare in a smart manner. Work on swimming technique, bike handling (very underestimated, by the way), running form. Wear the proper shoes (blisters hurt!). There are just so many things to keep track of prior to and during the race, but proper preparation cannot be underestimated. For the Full Article, Check out the Archive below.
Hy-Vee Triathlon (in Des Moines)
Kansas Half Ironman
Chicago and New York Triathlons
Half Ironman Championships in Clearwater, Florida
Ironman Championships in Kona, Hawaii
Abrasions, blisters and strains were the top types of injuries
More injuries occurred to the 12-19 year old and, surprisingly, Elite groups
More injuries occurred during the run and cycling legs, with very few injuries occurring during Transitions 1 or 2
And more injuries occurred during the Olympic distance with fewer injuries during the "Fun" distance race
Archive of Past Articles
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Training seminars to help athletes improve all aspects of the race brought to you by Prairie Life Fitness |
| Call for Dates |
Swim Seminars: Jump in the pool at the 132nd St. Prairie Life to have your stroke evaluated by trained professionals. They have all the equipment you will need to see video playback and get coaching on how to improve. |
If you have any questions, contact Dayle Nervig at (402) 691-8546. Click HERE for more information.
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Looking for a SWIM buddy or a SWIMMER for your relay? Let UNO Mav-Rec pair you up with a seasoned swimmer to complete your relay team and be ready for the race! Click HERE to find more info. |
| Mav-Rec Aquatis is now offering Super Saturday and Super Sunday Swims at the HPER Pool! |
Click HERE for more information! |
Looking for a good way to practice for the Big Day coming up in August? UNO Mav-Rec is offering a Weekend Warrior spring series! Click HERE for more information.
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Practice Swims Free for USAT members, |
Dates: July 22, 6 pm |
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Practice Swims
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Omaha Kids Triathlon
Cost: $35 before July 18
$40 July 19-31
*Children may wear swimming aids such as life jackets for the swim*
Click HERE to register! 
2010 Omaha Kids Triathlon Course Maps
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Kids ages 7-10 Swim 100 meters Bike 3.5 Km Run 1 Km |
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Kids ages 11-14 Swim 150 m Bike 5 Km Run 2 Km |
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Kids ages 15-17 Swim 250 m Bike 7 Km Run 5 Km |
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2010 Omaha Triathlon Expo
Where: Glenn Cunningham Lake
When: Saturday, July 31 & Sunday August 1
Who: Open to the public and any local or national organizations
Cost: Booths are 8' x 10' and cost $500
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