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5th Annual Bank of American Fork Woman of Steel Triathlon™

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Event Description:

The 5th Annual Bank of American Fork Woman of Steel Triathlon is Utah's only all-women tri and expo. Don't miss this one of a kind sprint pool triathlon at the American Fork Fitness Center in American Fork, Utah!!

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, May 18th

7:00 - 8:30pm

TYR Tuesday Packet Pickup and Salt Lake Running & Multisport Diva Night, location at 2454 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, Utah.  The conference room is 1250 square feet and it will be awesome for packet pickup!

Friday, May 21st

6:00 - 8:00 pm. Packet pick up & Expo at American Fork Fitness Center
7:30 PM Course walk through by In Training LLC

Saturday, May 22nd

6:00 am: Transition area and body marking open
7:40 am: Transition area closes
7:50 am: National Anthem poolside
8:00 am: Race start

Course Details:

Course Maps

Swim: 300 meters

Athletes will line up according to their estimated swim time. Overhead signs will display approximate swim times (4:00 min, 4:30, 5:00, etc.) Prior to the race, you should swim 300 meters to get your best estimate! The fastest swimmers will go first. Two participants will start at the same time on opposite sides of the pool. Every 12 seconds two participants will enter the water in the outside lanes. The participants will then complete one lap (2 lengths of the pool) in the first lane, and then continue in the next adjacent lane, for a total of 6 lengths (300 meters) and finish in the center of the pool. Once the athletes complete the swim, they will exit the pool and move to the transition area located in the adjoining baseball field north of the American Fork Fitness Center. If participating friends wish to line up next to each other for the start of the race, please line up according to the slower swimmer's 300 meter time.

Bike: 12.4 miles total

The bike course will consist of a two-loop course utilizing road shoulders and will be open to vehicle traffic. After you complete the first loop of the bike course, you will continue to do a second loop of the same course. Participants will NOT be allowed to ride two or three abreast and may be disqualified by USA Triathlon officials for doing so. Participants may pass by following USA Triathlon bike rules. To view the USA Triathlon rule book, visit http://www.usatriathlon.org. Police officers will be posted at all major intersections to direct traffic. If a police officer motions for you to stop or slow down please do so!! It is for your safety! Please review the map and familiarize yourself with the route. Routes may change without prior notice but any changes will be announced during the pre-race meeting the morning of the event.

Run: 3 miles

The run course will consist of a single 3-mile loop course utilizing paved city streets or sidewalks.

Additional information:

Aid Stations

Aid stations will be located at the exit of the transition area, and at every mile on the run course. There will not be an aid station on the bike course. Each athlete will receive a bottle of water and food at the finish line.

Awards

Who will be crowned as the 2010 Woman of Steel? This award will be given to an athlete nominated by you! We are looking for a superior woman who faces life's difficult challenges and situations with a positive approach in all aspects of her life and has used physical fitness and training to help her overcome difficult circumstances. Her exemplary qualities define her as a role model. TriUtah reserves the right to share the inspiring stories that you submitted with your registration at their discretion. Prizes are also awarded to the top three overall winners of the race, as well as the top three finishers in each age group. The Woman of Steel top three overall winners will literally be crowned as part of their recognition. Age group categories include: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, etc. as well as Athena. Athena includes women over 160 lbs. There will also be a relay division for those who wish to participate in a single sport and combine their efforts with others. All women will receive a commemorative finisher necklace and chocolate at the finish line.

Body marking

You will be body marked on Saturday morning. Markings will include your bib # on your shoulders, and your age on your calf.

Charity

TriUtah believes in giving back to the community. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Utah Valley Support Center and the Family Support Center.

Course Walk Through

Course walkabout and Q&A session provided by In Training, LLC will be held at the recreation center at 7:00 PM on Friday May 21st. This will be your chance to ask any questions you may have about the courses, transition area, or for tips and advice.

Directions

From I-15 (North or Southbound), take Exit 278 (American Fork Main Street). At the off-ramp, head East towards American Fork (passing Target, Doug Smith Autoplex, etc.). Turn left (north) on Center Street. Go approximately 4 blocks to the American Fork Fitness Center at 454 North Center Street in American Fork, UT 84003.

Expo

An expo will be held in conjunction with packet pick up Friday evening and Saturday. If your organization is interested in participating at this event please e-mail us at rachel@triutah.com. If you are interested in a sponsorship at any level please contact sheri@triutah.com.

Inclement Weather

In case of inclement weather, TriUtah reserves the right to modify or cancel any portion or all of the event if weather conditions compromise athlete safety.

Litter/Trash

Please remember we are guests of the American Fork community. Litter could jeopardize the life of this and any other event. Please do not litter and dispose of all trash in proper receptacles.

Lodging

Two local hotels have agreed to provide rooms to athletes and spectators at a discounted rate on May 15th. Reserve your room now, space is limited!

The Hampton Inn Lehi-Thanksgiving Point
3576 North Maple Loop, Lehi UT
1-801-766-1186
Discounted Rate: $79.00
Group name: Woman of Steel Triathlon

Best Western Timpanogos Inn
I15 Exit 279
195 South 850 East, Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 768-1400
Discounted Rate: $65.00
Group name: Woman of Steel Triathlon

Packet pick up

Salt Lake Running & Multisport will be hosting a Diva Night on Tuesday, May 18th from 7:00-9:00 pm at their Salt Lake/Sugarhouse store. The evening will consist of the TYR Tuesday packet pick up, a triathlon fashion show, sports bra fitting and guest speaker. Mark your calendar for a great evening!

Packet pick up and expo will be held on Friday, May 21st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the American Fork Fitness Center. Sponsors and local businesses will be on site. Last year's recipients of the Woman of Steel Award will speak at 7:00 pm, so bring your friends and family members and be ready to be inspired for the race on Saturday!

Per USA Triathlon rules, you MUST have current photo ID at packet pickup. You MUST pick up your packet in person. You may not have someone else pick up your packet for you. NO PHOTO ID, NO RACE, period. If you are an annual USA Triathlon member, you MUST show your current USAT membership card. If you fail to bring it, you will be required to pay the $10 single day membership fee. If you cannot pay the $10 fee, you will not race. NO EXCEPTIONS. (We will not be able to accept credit cards at packet pickup). If you stated "pending" for your USAT membership number, you MUST have proof of membership by printing out a temporary membership card on http://www.usatriathlon.org. If you do not have this, you MUST pay the $10 fee.

Again: You MAY NOT pick up a packet/timing chip for another person. In order to be covered by USAT insurance you MUST follow these guidelines. You must pick up your own packet, no exceptions.

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE VERY LIMITED PACKET PICK UP RACE MORNING! If you wait until Saturday morning please plan to arrive extra early.

Photography

Zazoosh! (formerly Joaquim Hailer Photography) will be at the event providing photo opportunities. Photo previews will be available for purchase early the following week.

Parking

Plentiful parking is available on the city streets near the American Fork Fitness Center. Parking is encouraged at the Shelley Elementary School located at 500 North 100 West. Please be aware of designated "No parking" areas. Do not park in the Cemetery. The Fitness Center parking lots will be CLOSED for your safety. Do not block driveways and make sure to leave a 3 foot radius around fire hydrants. VIOLATORS WILL BE TICKETED!! Please remember you are a guest and be respectful of the local community. We thank the residents of American Fork for hosting this great event!

Podcast

Tri-Talk, Utah's leading triathlon podcast provider, will be producing a podcast that will be available for download approximately two weeks prior to the event. This is a great source for up-to-date information about packet pickup, description of the courses, and more.

Relay Teams

Relay teams will be issued a single timing chip, bike number, and run bib number. The chip handoff takes place inside the transition area at the assigned bike rack. You must attach the bike number provided in your race packet to your bike. It has an adhesive backing that will not cause damage to your bike frame. Failure to secure the bike number will result in a USAT time penalty. You DO NOT need to wear the bib number during the bike. However, it MUST be worn during the run.

Results

Results will be posted no later than Saturday evening on TriUtah's website and at http://www.milliseconds.com.

Safety/Medical

Medical personnel will be on-site to provide first aid and medical assistance if needed.

Timing

Electronic chip timing of the event will be provided by Milliseconds Sports Timing (http://www.milliseconds.com). All participants will be timed and will be provided with their swim, bike and run splits, as well as their overall finish time. Instructions for chip use will be provided in your race packet.

Transition Area

There will be a single transition area. You will have an assigned rack location and bikes will be racked according to bib number with ~8 bikes per rack (4 on each side). Your front bike tire should face out from the side of the rack where your nametag is located. If possible, rack your bike by placing the nose of your seat on the bike rack. There is no bike riding inside the transition area before or during the event. Doing so will result in a time penalty enforced by the USA Triathlon officials.

USAT

For general questions regarding USAT insurance, rules, regulations and membership click on the following link: http://www.usatriathlon.org/

What Athletes Need to Know About Insurance Coverage: When an athlete purchases an annual USAT license or one-day permit, a portion of those fees goes to cover the cost to provide them with excess medical insurance. This coverage only extends to their participation in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.

If you have questions specific to your coverage, please email to sanction@usatriathlon.org or call the group benefits department at ESIX at 1-800-342-4371.

Water/Aid Stations

Aid stations will be located every mile on the run. There will be no aid stations on the bike.