2013 EagleMan Aquabike Participants - Important Race Information

Due to a registration form glitch on Active.com, those who registered for the Aquabike (not including athletes who originally registered for the full triathlon and have dropped down to the aquabike) did not sign a USAT waiver, validate USAT yearly membership or pay for a one-day USAT membership when registering.

Therefore, these athletes will need to be prepared to sign the USAT waiver and either show proof of a current USAT membership or purchase a $12.00 USAT one-day membership with cash or check on site at packet pickup. Those who are not USAT members may also purchase a yearly membership on site. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience.

Packet Pickup and the EnduraFit Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Triathlon Health & Fitness Expo will take place on Friday June 7th, and Saturday June 8th at the Ironman Village at Sailwinds Park. Directions to Sailwinds and the race venue, Great Marsh Park, are located in the Athletes Guide.

Please read the important information in this email, and remember to download the 2013 EnduraFit Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Triathlon Athlete's Guide, and other resources located on the EagleMan webpage under "Key Race Info" and "Resources" to address questions or concerns you may have.

If you need to speak to TriColumbia Staff on race day, please go to the TriColumbia Information Desk located under the covered pavilion at Great Marsh Park.

See you soon!

Celebrate Life!

Kari Ebeling, COO, USAT Certified Level 1 Race Director & The TriColumbia Team

Important Race Information

Be sure to download all the important information about the EnduraFit Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Triathlon on the EagleMan event webpage under "key race info" and "resources".

The Athletes Guide
Course Maps
Swim Waves
Travel & Lodging Information (under resources tab)

Race Photography by Brightroom - Keep your race number visible & smile as you cross the finish line! Athlete photos will be available in the week following the event under the "results & photos" tab.

Official timing provided by Sportstats - results will be available post race on our website under the "results & photos" tab.

And don't forget to attend one of the Pre-Race Course Talks, which provide important information about the race, and include a question and answer segment.

When: Friday, June 7, 2013, 5:00 pm
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 12:00 pm & 5:00 pm
Where: Ironman Village, Sailwinds Park, 200 Byrn St., Cambridge, MD 21613

Mandatory Pre-Event Bike Racking

All bikes must be racked on Saturday ONLY at the Transition Area Great Marsh Park, Somerset Avenue, between the hours of 11:00 am - 8:00 pm. To enter transition for racking you must be wearing the security wristband received at packet pick up. Please note that the transition area is RESTRICTED TO ATHLETES ONLY. Any accompanying friend, spouse, parent or child WILL NOT BE ALLOWED into the transition area. Please make appropriate arrangements to have children supervised while you are racking your bike. Once racked, your bike cannot be removed. NO exceptions! Full security is provided overnight.

Please be advised that per USAT rules, helmets MUST have a CPSC sticker or they cannot be used, and you must have your race number affixed to your bike in order to rack.

For a great way to protect your bike, check out the Rack Jacket below.

Wetsuit Usage

The WTC wetsuit temperature rule is in effect. Wetsuits may be worn in water temperatures up to and including 24.5 degrees Celsius/76.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Athletes who choose to wear a wetsuit in water temperatures exceeding 24.5 degrees C /76.1 degrees F will not be eligible for awards, including World Championship slots, and will be taken out of their age group swim wave, and put into a special wetsuit wave which will be the last wave to go into the water.

Wetsuits will be prohibited in water temperatures greater than 28.8 degrees C/84 degrees F. Please be advised that wetsuit use in water temperatures above 78 degrees F for a lengthy swim such as 1.2 miles, may pose a significant danger of hyperthermia. Please think carefully before deciding to use a wetsuit in warmer water. Wetsuit usage is allowed and encouraged for amateurs where the water temperature is 76.1 degrees F or lower.

Click HERE for current Choptank River water temperature.

Race Day Notes

Local 80's 90's and Now Radio Station, WCEM (106.3 FM) The HEAT, will be broadcasting live from Great Marsh Park from 10 am - 12 noon on race day with interviews, race updates and fun facts.

After the race, all participants are invited to enjoy refreshments located in the Athlete's Food Tent.

Post Race Massage
BodyMasons

TriColumbia will provide complementary massages on a first come, first served basis. The Massage Tent will be located near the Food Tent and massages will be executed by BodyMason Performance Therapy.

Awards Ceremony
The Awards Ceremony will begin at approximately 2:30 PM at the covered pavilion in Great Marsh Park near the finish line. Kona and 70.3 slots will not be awarded until 4 pm. Time of ceremony is contingent upon timing being cleared by lead official.

Please note that those entered in the Athena or Clydesdale divisions may be required to weigh in to verify their eligibility at packet pick up and at the event. There may be challenges by other athletes at the Awards Ceremony.

Special thanks to The Neck District Volunteer Fire Company who will be providing cool showers to finishers on the parking lot just beyond the finish line.

A HUGE thank you to ALL our 2013 EnduraFit Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Sponsors, including EnduraFit, Gatorade, Hammer Nutrition, Aqua Sphere, Princeton Sports, RackJacket, RaceDay Transport,106.3 FM The HEAT, Brightroom Photo, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, TriSpies, Spin 90 Cyling, TriFitness Training, MPT and The Hyatt Regency Chespapeake Bay Golf Resort & Spa. Thanks as well to our community supporters, volunteers, and all our charity team, Tri Club and community partners who help make the event great!

PLEASE AVOID THE CONGESTION ON RACE DAY BY TAKING THE FREE TRICOLUMBIA SHUTTLE

There will be NO RACE DAY PARKING in Great Marsh Park. A free TriColumbia shuttle service will be available to take athletes, family, friends and volunteers to and from Mace's Landing Middle School, and Great Marsh Park beginning at 4:30 am on Sunday and running continuously every 15-20 minutes until 5:00 pm. The actual shuttle bus stop at Great Marsh Park will be at the corner of Hambrooks Blvd. and Glenburn Avenue. There are no pets permitted on buses. Buses are NOT equipped with wheelchair lifts. Those using wheelchairs should contact TriColumbia at info@tricolumbia.org to access parking at the venue. Please note that you will not be able to transport your bike on the shuttle. Family and friends can ride the shuttle back to Mace's Landing Middle School to get your car, and then return to Great Marsh Park to pick up you and your bike/gear.

Race Staff and Police strongly encourage use of the shuttle to facilitate entrance to the park and to help avoid traffic and race delays.

There is ample parking available at Mace's Landing Middle School, the site of the Free Shuttle Service. If you should drive to Great Marsh Park instead of using the shuttle, please understand that there will be NO RACE DAY PARKING in Great Marsh Park and Great Marsh Park will be closed to vehicles all race day.

Please plan on early morning traffic delays, and prepare to arrive earlier than you may have initially planned. There are thousands of athletes and their fans attending this event. Don't miss your swim wave - BE THERE EARLY! Transition will close with the first swim wave at 6:45 am, so be sure to arrive in time to get body marked and set up your gear in transition. Transition will open at 4:45 am, and body marking will begin at 5:00 am.

For more information including the schedule of events please download the Athlete's Guide under Key Race Info on our website.

Bodymason Performance Therapy

In addition to providing massages on race day complements of TriColumbia, Bodymason will be in attendance during packet pickup hours to provide athlete paid sports massage services, and will be hosting a "Cut the Line" raffle for their post race services on Sunday.

Pre-race massage pricing will be $45 for a 30 minute session. You may schedule and pre-pay for your sessions via e-mail to team@bodymason.com. Walk-up clients will also be welcome on a first come first served basis as spaces are available.

"Cut the Line" raffle tickets will be available at the Bodymason table during packet pick-up.
$1 - 1 entry
$5 - 6 entries
$10 - 15 entries.
They will be awarding 5 "Cut the Line Passes" for our post race sessions on Sunday. Winners will be notified via text message and announced prior to Sunday's race start.

MORE

EnduraFit Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Triathlon Pro Forum

You will be on the race course with an amazing line up of international professional triathletes, including 2010 Ironman World Champion, 70.3 World Champion and 2 time Eagelman Champion, Mirinda Carfrae, defending 2012 EagleMan champion and 5 time Ironman Champion, Meredith Kessler, Olympic Medalist, Pan American Champion, Ironman Champion, and '07 70.3 World Champion, Andy Potts, and Olympian and 2002/2003 top ranking triathlete, Greg Bennett.

The deep pro field also includes: Laura Bennett (USA), James Bowstead (New Zealand), Mark Bowstead (New Zealand), James Cunnama (South Africa), Viktor Zyemtsev (Ukraine), Helle Fredericksen (Denmark) , Mary Beth Ellis (USA), Angela Naeth (CAN), Anna Cleaver (New Zealand), David Kahn (USA), Kyle Pawlaczyk (USA), Mike Caiazzo (USA), Jack Smith (USA), Kristin Andrews (USA), Sarah Piampiano (USA), Amber Ferreira (USA), Heather Leiggi (USA), Suzy Serpico (USA), Florence Chretien (USA), Haley Chura (USA), James LaMastra (USA), Holden Comeau (USA), Logan Franks (USA), Sean Sullivan (USA), Grant Bovee (USA), Andrew Yoder (USA), Jordan Jones (USA), Justin Park (USA), Kevin Danahy (USA), Ryan Bates (USA), Ryan Kelly (USA), Carrie Lester (AUS), Annie Gervais (CAN), Tenille Hoogland (CAN), Beth Shutt (USA), Ashley Clifford (USA), Lauren Capone (USA), Jenna Parker (USA), Liz Baugher (USA), Michelle Mighdoll (USA), Robin Sandos (USA), Kendra Lee (USA), Jason Watson (USA), Igor Amorelli (Brazel) and Nathan Buttrick (USA)

Be sure to join us for a unique opportunity to hear from professional triathletes on topics such as the EagleMan Triathlon race course, how the pro's prepare for events, what motivates them, etc. Bring your questions, and get advice and autographs.

Event: Endurafit Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Pro Forum
When: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 2:30 pm
Where: Ironman Village at Sailwinds Park, 200 Byrn Street, Cambridge, MD 21613

Medical Issues for the Triathlete - Keeping Your Body Healthy All Season Long

Please join Dr. Jordan Metzl, medical columnist for Triathlete magazine, 29 time marathon runner and nine time Ironman finisher on Saturday, 4 pm at Sailwinds Park as he discusses how to keep your body healthy and moving. Dr. Metzl is a nationally known sports medicine physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, and is the author of the best selling new book, The Athlete's Book of Home Remedies. With glowing reviews in Runner's World, Competitor Magazine, Triathlete Magazine, and Men's Health, the book has been featured on the Today show and on CNN.

Dr. Metzl will discuss how to keep your body moving, injury free, and how to stay out of the medical tent. If you'd like to have your copy signed in advance, you can get the book on amazon and bring it to the expo.

Check out Dr. Metzl's IronStrength Workout featured on Runners World.

MORE on Dr. Metzl's book

EnduraFit Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Triathlon In Training Virtual Badge

EagleMan Triathlon registrants have been sent an email invitation to claim their virtual EnduraFit Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Triathlon in Training Badge. Be sure to claim yours, courtesy of TriColumbia. Badges can be proudly displayed on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and personal blogs to let everyone know that you are training for the race!

TriColumbia Protects The Environment

TriColumbia and EnduraFit are pleased to present a revolutionary product, The Rack Jacket, an alternative to using trash bags to cover your bike. We fully embrace the "leave no trace behind" concept, and strive to eliminate litter produced at our events. You may also use an old swim cap to over your bike seat if you like. The Rack Jacket is the essential item for those of you who wish to protect your bike from the elements.

Key Benefits of the Rack Jacket are:

Designed specifically for triathlon bike racks
Made of highly water resistant ripstop nylon
Environmentally friendly
Reusable
Cord locks and Velcro straps keep it securely fastened in windy conditions
Reasonably priced
Available in a variety of colors
Team orders are welcome

EnduraFit is also excited to announce two new Rack Jacket products that are designed for use on your bike while on your car rack. These products are able to withstand any highway speeds over long or short distances, and are available for pre-order immediately. Both of these products are designed to keep moisture and road grime off of your bikes. Check them out at www.therackjacket.com

Click HERE to order

Gatorade

Train with what's on course!

Gatorade Endurance Formula is a specialized sports drink designed to sustain hydration during prolonged training and racing when fluid and electrolyte losses can be significant, and will be served along the EagleMan Triathlon course. It contains nearly twice the sodium (200mg) and more than three times the potassium (90mg) of Gatorade Thirst Quencher to help sustain hydration, maintain proper fluid balance and replace the critical electrolytes lost in sweat during these occasions.

Learn MORE

Please Respect The Area And Thank Our Volunteers

PLEASE respect both the environment and the areas that this event travels through. Do not drop trash anywhere other than aid stations and use the portable toilets, not the neighborhoods. The County and TriColumbia take pride in the designation of Great Marsh Park as a, "leave no trace" park. Help us to maintain this special facility. We encourage you to use trash receptacles and to take your trash with you when you leave the park in order to protect the environment.

Remember, the use of profanity or disrespect of any staff, volunteers or other officials who are there to assist you can be grounds for a USAT official to disqualify you - this includes packet pick up and the bike racking stages.

And don't forget to thank the many enthusiastic volunteers stationed throughout the race course and venue. Our volunteers are comprised of many charity and community groups as well as individuals who simply enjoy helping out. We would be unable to provide events such as this one without their capable assistance! If you would like to help out with this or any of our other events, simply visit our website and let us know.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Tell Us Your Inspirational Story

Often participants become involved in endurance events as a way to overcome an obstacle, cope with a loss, provide a role model, forward a cause, or as a way to change their lives for the better. Why did you become involved? Where do you find your strength to compete? Do you race for a cause? How has your participation in endurance events changed your life? If you would like to share your story and inspire others, please send us an email with your inspirational story.

Sister Madonna Buder, age 83, has an amazing story, and will be racing with us on June 9th. At 82, Sister Madonna, AKA The Iron Nun, grabbed the World Record with a time of 16:32:00 at the 2012 Ironman Canada, and she is the oldest woman to ever cross the finish line of an Ironman Triathlon! Having raced in nearly 350 triathlons over the last 30 years, Sister Madonna is an inspiration to us all. You can read more about her journey in her book, The Grace to Race.

Follow All The Excitement On Race Day With Ironman Live, TriColumbia TriLights, Facebok, Twitter and TriColumbia TriSpies

Once again, TriColumbia will be live blogging all the race excitement. Friends and family can follow the race on our website or on Ironman Live (offering athlete tracking). To access TriLights, go to Tricolumbia.org, and click on the TriLights Drop Down under the News tab. Mobile users can follow along using the TriSpies App or check out the TriColumbia Facebook page and twitter for updates as well.

Be sure to join the conversation on Facebook. We have opened a special event page for the 2013 EnduraFit Ironman 70.3 EagleMan, which serves as a community forum for participants racing in and those supporting the event. Help us spread the word. Please click here to join and then invite your friends.

Announcing TriSpies Mobile App

TriColumbia is excited to announce TriSpies as our Official Mobile Content Partner. As busy athletes, we know that many of you get news and information from your mobile devices. We've partnered with TriSpies to create the TriColumbia mobile app providing event news, course information including maps and videos, race schedules and information, live race day updates, photos, and results. Through the app you can share content with Friends on Facebook and Twitter, and opt-in to get timely alerts and notifications. Download the app today from the iTunes App Store.

Later this year, TriSpies will be launching their first mobile training app, providing virtual video training on actual race courses. Imagine training on the EagleMan flats or the Columbia Tri hills on cold, wet, wintery days from the comfort of your home or local gym. TriSpies course videos embedded with GPS data will allow you to do just that!

Our Sponsors

2013 Event Schedule

April 28, 2013 - Athleta Iron Girl Columbia 1/2 Marathon & Coed 5K - benefiting Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center
First in the Iron Girl Triple Crown Event Series - Named a "Best Women's Event" by Competitor Mid-Atlantic
Also sponsored by Her Mind Magazine, Mix 106.5 FM, Lisa Hussman Foundation, Howard Magazine, Safeway, and Polar

May 19, 2013 - Columbia Triathlon - benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Maryland Chapter -
30th year and a 5150 qualifying event
Also sponsored by Conscious Corner, Her Mind Magazine, Howard Magazine, and Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

June 1, 2013 - Rocky Gap Triathlon - Sprint and International distance events offered - benefiting the Cumberland YMCA

June 9, 2013 - Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Triathlon & Aquabike - Registration is CLOSED
**The EagleMan 2013 Aquabike has been named by the USAT Mid Atlantic Regional Committee as the 2013 Regional Championship.
Also sponsored by Heat 106.3 FM, and Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

June 23, 2013 - Celebrating Heroes Triathlon - Registration is OPEN

Also sponsored by Her Mind Magazine, Howard Magazine and Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

July 21, 2013 - TriColumbia Kidz Triathlon - Registration is OPEN
Also sponsored by Her Mind Magazine, Maryland Family Magazine, and Road Runner Sports

August 18, 2013 - Athleta Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon - Registration is CLOSED. Options for entry are to join a charity team.
Second event in the Iron Girl Triple Crown Event Series - Named a "Best Women's Event" by Competitor Mid-Atlantic

Also sponsored by Her Mind Magazine, Howard Magazine, Polar, and Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

September 8, 2013 - Iron Girl Rocky Gap Triathlon - Registration is OPEN
Third event in the Iron Girl Triple Crown Event Series
Also sponsored by Her Mind Magazine

September 21, 2013 - ChesapeakeMan Endurance Festival benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of the Mid-Atlantic featuring the Ultra Distance Triathlon, Skipjack 75.2 Triathlon, Aquabike & Bugeye Classic (intermediate distance) Newly added events for 2013 are the SwimFest, Moonlight Marathon and ChesapeakeMan 10 miler.
** The ChesapeakeMan Ultra Distance Triathlon has been designated as the 2013 USAT Mid Atlantic Championship and was named by Triathlete Magazine as a "Best 140.6" - Registration is OPEN

FIND US ON THE WEB
Columbia Triathlon Association is now on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Please join us on these site for daily updates, special offers, and race reports.