About This Event: The TriGirl Super Sprint Triathlon will consist of a 200 yard open water lake swim, 8 mile bike and a 2 mile run.
Directions: Alexander Deussen Park is located at the Northeast corner of Beltway 8 off of South Lake Houston Parkway. (12303 Sonnier Street, Houston 77044) From 59 North, take Beltway 8 East. Turn left on North Lake Houston Parkway or 526. The intersection is a light and there is a Shell gas station on the right.Keep left at the fork. This will take you to the main entrance to the park. Swim: The swim takes place in Lake Houston and will be triangular with buoys and a swim noodle line following the course for safety and to distinctly mark the course. Bike: The bike will exit Deussen Park and go into Dwight D. Eisenhower Park, where you will make 1 loop before going back into Deussen Park for the finish of the bike segment. Run: The run is out and back on paved roads and jeep trails. Wave Start: This event will start at 7:00am with the first wave of athletes. The number of waves and time between waves will be determined by the number of athletes entered. USAT Sanctioning: This event will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon. You MUST have either an annual membership or a One Day Membership ($10) to race in this event. You can go to www.usatriathlon.org to get an annual membership. One Day Memberships can be obtained at packet pickup. You cannot race without one of the above memberships. All racers will race the age they will be on December 31, 2010.The One Day Membership is NOT included in your race fees. Awards: Awards will be given to overall finisher, overall master finisher and 5 deep in 5 year age groups in the sprint triathlon. The relay award distribution will be determined by the number of entrants in the relay division.
Packet Pickup: There will be registration and packet pickup on Wednesday, May 5th, at ON THE RUN PEARLAND, 10009 Broadway Ste 101 Pearland, Texas 77584 (713-340-0505) 3pm-6pm, Friday May 7th at ON THE RUN CLEAR LAKE, 2427 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, Texas 77058 (281-480-5388) 2-6 pm and Saturday, May 8th, at TRI ON THE RUN, 5535-B Memorial Drive, Houston 832-673-0600 from 1 - 5pm. NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP or registration on race day. YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR PACKET PRIOR TO RACE DAY. Shirts:Please be aware that we will not be able to switch shirt sizes at packet pickup.Shirts will be made from a technical material and will be a women’s cut shirt so please size accordingly.
Chip Pickup: This race will be timed by Run Wild Sports Timing. You will be required to wear a timing chip on your ankle to cross the finish line. CHIPS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ON RACE MORNING FROM 5:30 am-6:30am.Participants will be responsible for lost chips. Information: For information please email idutri2@prodigy.net, or cgodfrey@spectrumwater.com You can also call Jana at 832-423-4236 or Carrie at 281-785-4696 Sponsors: TRIGIRL SPORTS, On The Run and Tri On The Run, New Balance and Moving Comfort.
Triathlon Training Program: In conjunction with this race, there will be a triathlon training program for beginner triathletes or for those wanting to be part of a group training program. This will be a SPRINT TRI TRAINING PROGRAM. For more information go to www.totrfitness.com
The program is designed to prepare an athlete to complete a sprint distance triathlon
All programs include specific training geared to open swimming technique, open water swimming, biking and running, transition training as well as seminars related to proper equipment, practice triathlon, race day transition, bike maintenance, nutrition/hydration, heart rate monitoring, core and flexibility training.
All participants receive daily training schedules, weekly group workouts, seminars/informational lectures, swim sessions, bike sessions and run sessions.
T-Shirt and 10% off all purchases at TRI ON THE RUN.
Price per program: $325.00
For more info, call 832-423-4236 or e-mail Jana at idutri2@prodigy.net
If the participant is under 18 - A parent/guardian must sign and date a copy of the Print Waiver. Deliver the signed waiver at the time of packet pickup. You may mail the waiver to TRIGIRL SPORTS, 3403 Kingston Drive Friendswood, Texas 77546.
Please fill out this secured form to register. You will be able to review your information before submission for processing payment. EChecks, Visa and Mastercard cards are accepted.
