Friday, September 18, 2015

Race #1 — SUPER SPRINT

250m Swim :: 6k Bike :: 1mi Run

The American Triple-T Ohio starts everything off with the SUPER SPRINT. This short race will be the first opportunity for participants to see what they are truly in for. The swim starts off in time-trial format with participants going off every 1-3 seconds on a spectator friendly 250 meter rectangle swim course off the boat ramp area at Salt Fork Lake. Participants will then mount their bike for a quick 6k out and back bike course within the park. After completing this 6k course participants will take on a flat 1 mile run.

Course Directions

BIKE: Exit the transition area and follow Park Road 18 to Park Road 3. Go left on Park Road 3 to the bike turn around. Reverse your course and return back to the transition area.

RUN: Exit the transition area and follow cones to the run turn around at the end of Park Road 18. Reverse your course and return past the transition area to the finish.

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Race #2 — OLYMPIC AM

1500m Swim :: 40k Bike :: 11km Run

Saturday morning starts off the American Triple-T Ohio race number 2 — the OLYMPIC AM. The 1500 meter (.93mi) swim starts off in time-trial format with participants going off every 1-3 seconds on a two-lap clockwise rectangle swim course along the shoreline of Salt Fork Lake. Participants will then mount their bike for a challenging 40km (24.8mi) bike course that will challenge all ability levels. Participants will tackle challenging terrain that includes nearly 2000 feet of climbing in and around the Salt Fork region. After completing this challenging bike course, participants will take on an 11km (6.82mi) run on part of the Shadbush trail — a trail that you will get to know very well by the end of the weekend. Featuring both single and double track sections of rugged forest along with rolling meadow crossings, this trail will humble all.

Course Descriptions

BIKE: Exit transition and follow Park Road 18 to Park Road 3. Go left on Park Road 3 to Park Road 1. Go right on Park Road 1 to park entrance and turn around. Take Park Road 1 past Park Rd 3 to Freedom Rd. Go right on Freedom Rd to the second bike turn around (16.52mi). Follow Freedom Rd back to Park Rd 4. Go left on Park Rd 4 to Park Rd 3. Go right on Park Rd 3 back to Park Rd 18. Go right on Park Rd 18 back to the transition area entrance. NO AID STATION ON THE BIKE.

RUN: Exit the transition area and follow park roads to the Salt Fork Lodge where the Shadbush Trail begins. Continue running on the Shadbush Trail to Park Rd 5. Go left on Park Rd 5 to the Snowmobile Trail along Park Rd 1. Continue on the trail to Park Rd 3 and follow back to Park Rd 18. Go left on Park Rd 18 back to the finish. Water, Ice, INFINIT and BOOM Energy Gel at transition exit, mile #1, #2.5, #3.5, #4.5 and #5.5.

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Race #3 — OLYMPIC PM

40k Bike :: 1500m Swim :: 11km Run

After a few hours of rest, the American Triple-T Ohio race number 3 gets started at 3:00pm on Saturday. This uniquely formatted triathlon starts with the bike first. Starting in a time-trial format on the bike, this challenging 40km (24.8mi) course will challenge all ability levels. Participants will tackle challenging terrain that includes nearly 2000 feet of climbing in and around the Salt Fork region. After completing this challenging bike course participants will take on a 1500 meter (.93mi) swim on a two-lap clockwise rectangle swim course along the shoreline of Salt Fork Lake. After completing the swim (which will cause many to wonder if they can do the run), participants will return to the Shadbush trail for another 11km (6.82mi) run.

Course Descriptions

BIKE: Exit transition and follow Park Road 18 to Park Road 3. Go left on Park Road 3 to Park Road 1. Go right on Park Road 1 to park entrance and turn around. Take Park Road 1 past Park Rd 3 to Freedom Rd. Go right on Freedom Rd to the second bike turn around (16.52mi). Follow Freedom Rd back to Park Rd 4. Go left on Park Rd 4 to Park Rd 3. Go right on Park Rd 3 back to Park Rd 18. Go right on Park Rd 18 back to the transition area entrance. NO AID STATION ON THE BIKE.

RUN: Exit the transition area and follow park roads to the Salt Fork Lodge where the Shadbush Trail begins. Continue running on the Shadbush Trail to Park Rd 5. Go left on Park Rd 5 to the Snowmobile Trail along Park Rd 1. Continue on the trail to Park Rd 3 and follow back to Park Rd 18. Go left on Park Rd 18 back to the finish. Water, Ice, INFINIT and BOOM Energy Gel at transition exit, mile #1, #2.5, #3.5, #4.5 and #5.5..

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Race #4 — HALF

1.95km Swim :: 90km Bike :: 22km Run

Sunday morning arrives and participants must now summon enough strength to take on what is easily the toughest half iron course known to man. You will experience what participants refer to as the "Triple-T Shuffle", similar to the Ironman shuffle but worse! This will be the day you won't soon forget. It starts off with a two-lap 1.95km (1.2mi) swim on a clockwise rectangle swim course along the shoreline of Salt Fork Lake. Next up is very challenging 90km (56mi) bike course with nearly 5000 feet of total climbing, a course that will challenge ALL ability levels. After finishing the bike course participants will again head out on to the Shadbush trail for the final 22km (13.64mi) run — this time for two laps!

Course Descriptions

BIKE: Exit transition and follow Park Road 18 to Park Road 3. Go left on Park Road 3 to Park Road 1. Go left on Park Road 1 to Park Road 4. Continue on Park Rd 4 to Freedom Rd. Go left on Freedom Rd to Old Twenty One Rd. Go right on Old Twenty One Rd to Salt Fork Rd. Continue on Salt Fork Rd to State Route 258. Continue on State Route 258 to River Road. Go right on River Road to the bike turn around. Reverse your route and follow course back to the transition entrance.

The bike aid stations at Mile 15, Mile 25 & Mile 41 with Boom Energy Gel, Water & INFINIT (in bottles), Ice, Cookies, Coke, and Fruit with a neutral table for your special needs bags at Mile 28 & Mile 50.

RUN: Exit the transition area and follow park roads to the Salt Fork Lodge where the Shadbush Trail begins. Continue running on the Shadbush Trail to Park Rd 5. Go left on Park Rd 5 to the Snowmobile Trail along Park Rd 1. Continue on the trail to Park Rd 3 and follow back to Park Rd 18. Go left on Park Rd 18 back to the finish to start lap #2. Water, Ice, INFINIT and BOOM Energy Gel at transition exit, mile #1, #2.5, #3.5, #4.5 and #5.5.

Division Awards

Custom American Triple-T belt buckles will be presented to the top three in each division.

Category Awards

American Triple-T Category Prize Packages

The top 3 overall in each category (not each division)

• 1st Place Male Team — (2 $1500 TBA Gift Certificates)
• 2nd Place Male Team — (2 Timex GPS Watches, 2 TYR Transition Bags)
• 3rd Place Male Team — (2 – TBA wetsuits)
• 1st Place Female Team — (2 $1500 TBA Gift Certificates)
• 2nd Place Female Team — (2 Timex GPS Watches, 2 TYR Transition Bags)
• 3rd Place Female Team — (2 – TBA wetsuits)
• 1st Place Coed Team — (2 $1500 TBA Gift Certificates)
• 2nd Place Coed Team — (2 Timex GPS Watches, 2 TYR Transition Bags)
• 3rd Place Coed Team — (2 – TBA wetsuits)
• 1st Place Male/Female Solo — (1 $1500 TBA Gift Certificates)
• 2nd Place Male/Female Solo — (2 Timex GPS Watches, 1 TYR Transition Bag)
• 3rd Place Male/Female Solo — (1 – TBA wetsuit)

Divisions

Teams

• Male Junior Team Age 0-48
• Male Senior Team Age 49-79
• Male Master Team Age 80+
• Female Junior Team Age 0-48
• Female Senior Team Age 49-79
• Female Master Team Age 80+
• Coed Junior Team Age 0-48
• Coed Senior Team Age 49-79
• Coed Master Team Age 80+
• Male Clydesdale Team each participant 200 lbs+
• Female Athena Team each participant 150 lbs+
• Coed Clydesdale Team — Male 200 lbs+, Female 150 lbs

NOTE: Team age is combined age of both team members.

Solos

• Male and Female Junior (23 and under)
• Male and Female Senior (24-39)
• Male and Female Master (40-49)
• Male and Female Grand Master (50+)
• Male Clydesdale (200 lbs+)
• Female Athena (150 lbs+)