jeff & brede's intergalactic triathlon 2008

quick links

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download training program

important information - please read thoroughly

Please note that we will be following USAT's new age group rules, meaning that you will compete in the age group which corresponds to your age on December 31, 2008, NOT your age on race day. You will also need to give the body markers this age for them to memorialize in big, black numbers on the back of your leg on race day. I apologize in advance to any emotional trauma this might cause by requiring people to actually acknowledge they they are about to hit a milestone birthday but haven’t quite yet come to terms with it. I’m still lobbying for the rule that will let us pick an age and compete in that age group forever!

participant categories

Age Groups : 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Weight Groups : Klingons : Men 200+ lbs., Vulcans : Women 150+ lbs.

Cadets (Rookies) : This category is for you if this is your first triathlon.

Star Relays : Men, Women, Mixed

Field : Limited to 400 participants & Relays - race usually fills one month in advance.

awards

Awards will be presented to superior Open, Masters, and Cadet category males and females
Age and Weight Groups will be presented three deep.
Winning Relays will receive awards.
NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS
This race will be chip timed by Atomic Racing Systems. Results will be posted at houstonracing.com as soon as possible after the race. PLEASE BE PATIENT.

entry fees

• HRTC Members: $50.00 thru June 13th $60.00 after*

• Non-Members: $55.00 thru June 19th $65.00 after

• Relay : $75.00 thru June 13th $90.00 after

* To get the discount password contact the HRTC Membership Coordinator at: memberinfo@houstonracing.com. If your 2008 membership is current, the password will be mailed back to you.

race day timeline

• 5 AM : Parking begins

• 5:30 : Transition opens

• 6:15 : Transition closes

• 6:20 : Pre-Race Announcements

• 6:30 : Race begins

Houston Racing is providing to Cadet entrants the opportunity to train specifically for this race using a training schedule created by Steve Heller, Certified Triathlon Coach and HRTC member. The training schedule is geared to the beginning triathlete with the goal being completion of a sprint triathlon. The schedule is complete, but has been designed with the beginner in mind, and is not overly complex. As a starting point, this program assumes that the user can swim 200 yards, run 2 miles and cycle a minimum of 5-10 miles (under no specific time constraints). The majority of this program is done at an aerobic pace, meaning a level of effort at which one could hold a conversation. A heart rate monitor is not mandatory in order to use the program, but it would be very helpful.

The following schedule is in Excel format and can be downloaded by CLICKING HERE. The starting date for this program is April 21, 2008 and ends July 13, 2008.

In addition to the training program, there is a dedicated topic for Jeff and Brede's Triathlon in the Houston Racing Forums.It can be accessed by CLICKING HERE. This is a great place to post any questions and meet training partners, so stay tuned for more information. Good luck ! (Please Note : You must be a registered, logged-in member of the HRTC Forums for the link to work)

free stuff !

All participants will receive a T-shirt and a commemorative item at the end of their race. This year's event will feature post-race refreshments, music, a Polar water bottle, and St. Arnold's BEER. Bring your friends and other galactic travelers to the pavilion for some war stories.

directions to Peckham Pool

Take IH-10 West and exit at Pin Oak in Katy (you will see Katy Mills to your left across IH-10). Turn right, drive to the stoplight, and turn left. At the next stoplight, turn right on Avenue D. Drive about one mile to Gardenia Lane and turn right. Star volunteers will provide parking instructions. Get there early - parking goes fast !

packet pickup

This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and membership is required to participate. Members must show current membership card at packet pickup. One day permits are available during packet pickup for $9.00. New this year : USAT annual memberships will not be available at packet pickup (see USAT website for info on annual memberships).

Dates & locations for packet pickup are listed below:

IMPORTANT : USAT rules require that you show a photo ID and valid USAT card to pick up your packet. Friends or family members CANNOT pick up your packet for you. NO EXCEPTIONS.

• NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK-UP •

accommodations & directions

There are a number of lodging opportunities along I-10.

Rooms are available at the Hampton Inn located at 22055 Katy Freeway, about 4 miles from the race site. Standard rate is $119. You can also use a AAA discount.

If we reserve 10 or more rooms, I can negotiate a slightly lower group rate. If you are planning to stay here, please let me know at intergalactic@houstonracing.com.

For directions to the hotel , please CLICK HERE.

For directions to the race FROM the hotel, please CLICK HERE.

packet pickup dates, times, and locations

Thursday July 10
6pm - 8pm
Memorial Athletic Club
14690 Memorial Drive
Houston 77079
281.497.7570

Friday July 11
10am - 6pm
Finish Line Sports
13895 Southwest Freeway
@Sugar Creek Blvd.
Sugarland, 77478
281.242.7700

Saturday July 12
11 am - 5:30 pm
Bikesport
2909 Joanel
Houston, 77027
713.850.0250

This is a pool swim and swimmers will be seeded according to swim time, fastest to slowest. Please turn in an accurate 300 meter swim time on your entry. Athletes not swimming within one minute of their seed time will be highlighted in the race results and variances from seed times will be posted. If you do not enter a swim time, you will be placed at the end of the seeded athletes. For questions, E-mail the Race Director.

We cannot stress enough the importance of entering an accurate time. If you do not, a LOT of people are going to be upset, and EVERYONE will notice and point you out at every race for the rest of your life. So for Pete's sake, go to a pool before you enter the race, bring a watch, and time yourself. Remember, it's 300 METERS, NOT YARDS. THERE IS A SLIGHT DIFFERENCE (to convert a yard swim time to meters, multiply by 1.1). Then, instead of putting down some random set of numbers on your entry form, you'll put down an accurate time, and everyone will be much happier. It's for your own good.

PLEASE NOTE : YOU WILL BE SEEDED ACCORDING TO THE TIME YOU PUT ON YOUR ENTRY. THE RACE DIRECTOR ALSO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESEED YOU IF YOUR SEED TIME IS INCONSISTENT WITH PREVIOUS RACE RESULTS.

race day photographs

Your Sporting Image by Karen Thibodaux will be present and capturing all the action on race day.

CLICK HERE to visit the website after the event for pictures available for viewing and purchase.

the intergalactic organization

jeff & brede's intergalactic triathlon 2008 Race Director : Biff Farrell E-mail questions to him, or check the HRTC Club Forums - there is a section there dedicated to the race.

Houston Racing Triathlon Club President : Lisa Ferrara Membership Chairman : Kathleen Woodhead Website Design : Alaina Metz Smith

For club membership information, CLICK HERE. As always, thanks to the two guys that make this race possible every year : Jeff Trevino and Brede Klefos.