Athlete Guide September 8, Swim 1.2 miles Bike 56 miles Run 13.1 miles

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1 Athlete Guide September 8, 2013 Swim 1.2 miles Bike 56 miles Run 13.1 miles

2 Schedule Sen. Greg Ball will be the Honorary Grand Marshal for the TOUGHKids race and County Exec. Rob Astorino will be the Grand Marshal for the TOUGHMAN race. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2013 CROTON POINT PARK :00am 12:45pm...Park closed to traffic 10:00am 12:45pm...TOUGHKids Race 10:00am 6:00pm...Race Vendor Expo 1:30pm 6:30pm...TOUGHMAN Packet Pick-up & Body Marking 2:00pm 7:00pm...Transition open for bike check-in 3:00pm...Race briefing (adjacent to Registration Tent) SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 CROTON POINT PARK 5:00am 6:20am...Transition open 5:00am 6:20am...Body Marking & Chip Distribution 5:00am 4:00pm... Shuttle bus from Croton train station to/from Transition 5:00am 3:00pm...V.I.P. Tent Open 5:20am 8:30am...Park closed to parking inside park 6:20am 1:00pm...Transition closes All athletes head to the beach 6:20am 6:35am...Swim warm up allowed 6:30am...Opening Ceremonies on the beach 6:40am...TOUGHTEEN RACE BEGINS 6:45am...TOUGHMAN RACE BEGINS 8:00am 3:00pm...Race Vendor Expo open :00am 2:00pm...Trolley trips for spectators to locations in Croton village for eating and shopping 10:45am...Male Winner expected 11:20am...Female Winner expected 12:30pm 3:30pm...BBQ 1:30pm...Awards Ceremony begins 3:15pm...RACE ENDS 4:00pm...Festivities conclude. Last shuttle bus to train station. September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide 2

3 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 CROTON POINT PARK The TOUGHTEEN race will be integrated within the structure of the main TOUGHMAN race. You will go off at 6:40am before the Toughman race begins. 5:00am...Transition opens, body marking & chip pick-up begins 6:15am...Head to the beach 6:20am...Transition Closes 6:30am...Opening ceremonies on the beach 6:35am...Head to swim corral 6:40am...TOUGHTEEN Race begins 7:18am...TOUGHTEEN Winner expected 8:00am :00am... Transition open to TOUGHTEENs to remove items (or wait until 1:00PM) 8:45am...TOUGHTEEN Awards Ceremony :00am...Backroads are open in the park to exit, but you many encounter delays 12:30pm...BBQ begins 1:00 pm...transition re-opens PACKET PICK-UP & RACE PACKET Teens may also pick up their packet on race morning 5:00-6:00am. See page 4 for details. TOUGHTEEN COURSE MAP See page 12 September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide 3

4 Packet Pick-up Wednesday /4 11:00am 7:30pm JackRabbit Sports 42 West 14th St (5th & 6th Ave) NYC Saturday /7 1:30pm 6:30pm Registration Tent Croton Point Park Body Marking available Absolutely no swimming will be allowed on Saturday at the race site as the course is being set up. You must pick up your own packet NO-ONE ELSE CAN PICK UP FOR YOU! You need PHOTO ID to collect your packet. If you are a USA Triathlon member you MUST bring your card. If you lost your card or its expired, bring a copy or renewal receipt: Relays do not have to come together to pick-up their packets and the team captain cannot pick up the whole team s packet. Each member must pick up their own packet. Wristbands must be worn from the time you pick up your packet until after the race is over. If you pick up your packet in NYC, you will have to wear your wristband for 4 days. NO EXCEPTIONS. We will gladly exchange your T-shirt size after the race on Sunday. Stop by the Race Info tent with your current shirt. Race Packet Enclosed in each athlete s packet will be: Swim Cap Bike Frame# Helmet # Bike Stem Sticker Wristband # Disposable Timing Chip You must wear your assigned Zoot Swim Cap no substitutions or color changes. The wristband grants you: Access in/out of Transition Area To race on the course (swim/bike/run) BBQ + Beer Tent (1 serving) Receive an Award Race Day Marking Skin (body marking) Bike frame & Bike helmet Front of run shirt or Race belt with Bib (not back); Bib # has a medical alert form on the back for you to complete TOUGHMAN Bike Stem Sticker Stick this to the front of your bike stem before racking in transition different from your bike frame number Safety Pins Pins are available at Packet Pick-up in the event you need them, but are not inside your packet September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide 4

5 Race Day Checklist Swim Timing chip Swimsuit Body Glide Wetsuit Goggles Goggle defogger Swim Cap Towel Squirt water bottle Small tub for water Bike Bike Bar ends plugged Bike computer re-set Bike number affixed Bike shorts Bike shirt Bike helmet Bike pump Transition Area Bag or backpack Energy source Sunscreen Extra water bottle Extra Towel Saftey Pins Jacket / Sweatshirt Post race clothes Cell phone Small amount of cash Car key Proper psi in bike tires Spare tube, CO 2 cartridges and inflator Tire wrenches Water bottle and energy drink Energy source / Salt Tablets Sunglasses Run Running shoes Running shorts Running shirt Running socks Visor / Hat Lubricant in heel or toe Race number Energy source for run LOST AND FOUND TOUGHMAN Triathlon is not responsible for lost or stolen items. We will offer a lost and found box for items turned in, at the Race Info Tent. September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide 5

6 Transition Area Transition closed 6:20am 1:00pm Bike racks are individually numbered: rack by the seat, not bars Extra equipment is not allowed in transition (e.g. bike trainer) Check bike, pump tires. Mechanics will be available next to the transition area Bike must have a BIKE FRAME NUMBER attached in order to enter transition Spectators are NOT allowed in the transition area Overnight security is provided on Saturday night (TOUGHMAN not responsible for lost/stolen equipment) Mylar balloons are allowed to mark your spot To remove your bike from transition, your wristband must match bike number Expo Race Expo is open Saturday...10:00am 6:00pm Sunday...8:00am 3:00pm Products will be available to purchase, view or sample (bring cash and credit card) TOUGHMAN Shop will have adult and children s apparel as well as cowbells and accessories. Finisher s apparel will only be sold to athletes wearing a wristband & finisher s medal Look for Make-a-Sign tent at the Expo where your family can make signs to cheer on race day Vendors Westchester Road Runners, TOUGHMAN Shop, Oakley Sunglasses, PowerBar, Timex, REI-outdoor, Riverkeeper, Friends of Rockefeller Preserve, Cortland/Croton/ Buchanan 11 Memorial, Sport Memories, Boy Scouts Snack Bar, Zachys Wine & Liquor, Croton Harmon Cheerleaders, Brickwell Cycles, Dicks Sporting Goods, Deciccos Supermarket, Orange County Pools, Club Fit, Wacky Inflatables, Polar Electonics, Whole Foods, Nestle Waters, Green Mtn Energy, JP Mchale, A+B Tents, PowerBar, Red Bull, Captain Lawrence Beer, EHStri, ZOOBOTS. September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide 6

7 Race Morning Pre-race 4:30am...Park opens 5:00am...Transition & Body Marking 5:00am 4:00pm... Shuttle bus running from Croton train station to transition 5:20am... Park closes to traffic park at train station ($5) and ride your bike in or take the shuttle if you don t have your bike. CARPOOLING RECOMMENDED! 6:20am... Swim warm-up approved from 6:20 6:35am in designated Warm-up Zone only 6:20am... Transition area closes. Only relay members may remain in transition Pre race Nutrition available: Water and Gatorade Endurance Arrive early race morning to avoid the rush and get a convenient parking spot Body Marking available inside transition Bike mechanic will open in Expo at 5:00am for any last minute, pre-race purchases, or mechanical issues. Photographers at Swim exit Bike course Run course Finish Line Awards Stage Plenty of bathrooms all over site see site map TIMING CHIPS Your disposable timing chip is in your packet (you cannot use your own timing chip) If you have an issue race morning go to the Chip table next to transition. See the map on the next page Wear your Timing Chip around your ankle under your wetsuit. NO CHIP = NO TIME or AWARDS Relay Team members will pass the chip at T1 and T2 Chip will be removed in the Athlete Recovery Zone where you finish If you do not finish the race (DNF) your MUST turn your chip in to the nearest volunteer If you are pulled from the course: your chip will be removed by staff September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide 7

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9 Swim 6:15am... Head to bathrooms and beach. It s a long walk to swim start so leave early from transition 6:30am...Opening ceremony begins 6:45am...Race begins! Guests can be with you on the beach for ceremony, but not in the swim corrals Swim start is a land start Freshwater swim with current to bring you into shore 18 large ORANGE buoys that you will keep on your left Turnaround will be marked by a YELLOW buoy and a 35ft sailboat: swim in front of the sailboat Paddle boards, jet ski, kayakers and a marine patrol boat in water for assistance/guidance/emergency If you have problems in the swim, call to a kayaker who will get you to a boat (you will DQ if taken aboard), but not DQ if you just hold on, to catch your breath, Swim finish marked by a huge TOUGHMAN inflatable arch and ambulance flashing lights LABEL YOUR WETSUIT WITH YOUR NAME before Race Day. Black wetsuits all look alike in transition Swim cut off is 1 hour 10 mins from when you enter the water.* TRANSITION T1 Carpet and fencing will mark the path from the beach to the transition area Kiddy pools available to wash your feet Volunteers will peel off your wetsuit if you want: lay down on designated area and your wetsuit will be removed (speeds up your T1) Helmets must be buckled before leaving transition Walk or jog with your bike in the transition lanes to the designated Bike Mount area before riding T1 Cutoff is 10 mins after last swimmer exits water Nutrition available: Water, Cola, Gatorade Endurance, Hammer Gels, Endurolytes & bananas September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide

10 Bike The course follows Rte /a for a 28 mile loop that you will do twice This is a totally CLOSED TO TRAFFIC bike course! At 12:10pm (or 5 hours after the last wave started their swim) - the bike cut off is enforced: all remaining cyclists on the bike course will be pulled via a sag vehicle and returned to transition* Follow the volunteer instructions on where to ride out of the park Police and bike marshals will man the course ALWAYS stay to the right to let others pass There will be 1 lead car, plus 1 sweeping sag vehicle Course is well marked with signs, arrows and volunteers Bottle Exchange & portajohns at the 28 mile and 41 mile mark There will be a NO PASS ZONE strictly enforced from mile (the bike path) All USAT rules will be in enforced with USAT officials on motorcycles (see USAT rule summary PDF) 4 bike shops support the bike course that will each cover a 14 mile section Bike cutoff of is 5hrs from your entrance into the swim* Nutrition available: Water and Gatorade Endurance T2 - TRANSITION Walk or jog with your bike from the Dismount line to the transition area There are 7 Athlete-only portojohns inside transition September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide 10

11 Peekskill Bike Turnaround North Bike Course and Profile Check online for a turn-by-turn cue sheet > Buchanan A Bike-2 Loops Bottle Exchange KEEP RIGHT Montrose PASS LEFT A Crugers Run Turnaround 8 Mileage Marker Aid Station Finish Volunteer Tent Restroom Start A Half Moon Bay Turn-off Swim Croton Point Park Start / Finish Run Croton-on-the-Hudson A 7 6 Please keep in mind these following safety tips, to ensure that everyone maximizes their bike goals and we minimize any accidents or injuries: 1. Stay to the RIGHT, unless you are passing. There are some narrow sections with two-way traffic where this will be very important. Slower cyclists need to be aware that there will potentially faster cyclists that will need to pass. Please give them plenty of room to your left. 2. Faster cyclists passing on the left should provide a friendly warning. 3. Earphones are not allowed and illegal per USAT rules. Ossining A 4. No riding 2-3 aside this is a race not a ride. Bike Turnaround South 6 33 September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide 11

12 SWIM 300YD BIKE 6M RUN 2.5M September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide 12

13 Allow your friends and family to follow your progression during the race with the Toughman app! Available now! Download now at the itunes store. Only tracks the Toughman Half, not the Toughkids or Toughteen

14 Run Follow cones and arrows at ALL times on the run course and obey all course marshal directions 17 aid stations on the run course Dispose of gel packets and cups near the aid stations (Remember, throwing any trash on the course not designated as an aid station is subject to a USAT penalty) There will be 2 lead cyclists for male and female lead runners There will be portojohns at approx. the 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 11mile marks At mile 1-2 you will run inside the historical Van Cortland Manor You will run up THE TOUGHMAN - the mother of all hills between the -10 mile marks: it will be marked After mile 11 mark, it is all downhill into the finish Over 300 volunteers on the run course will cheer you on and entertainers to keep you motivated Total race cutoff of 8hrs from your entrance into the swim* Nutrition available: Water, Cola, Gatorade Endurance, Hammer Gels and Endurolytes * We reserve the right to remove an athlete from the course and DNF the athlete if our course staff determines that there is no possibility of you finishing the discipline or race before the posted cut-off times based on your location, the time and average speed to that point. September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide 14

15 8 Run Course Check online for run profile and turn-by-turn cue sheet > Run A 3 10 Croton-on-the-Hudson Swim 2 11 Croton Point Park 1 Start / Finish A September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide 15

16 Finish Line & Athlete Recovery Zone As you cross the finish line you enter the Athlete Recovery Zone where you get: Finisher s medal Chip removed Post-race snack bag Photos are taken of all athletes crossing the finish line Catchers if you need medical assistance Nutrition available: Water, Gatorade Endurance, bagels, fruit, and bars. Plus a PowerBar Refreshment Tent serving PowerBar Perform Please leave the Recovery Zone ASAP so other athletes can come through A team of massage therapists as well as a dozen ART chiropractors from Sports Chiropractors of New York (SCNY) available for post race muscle work You will be able to take individual athlete photos at our Media Backdrop next to the awards stage prior to the Awards Ceremony Phelps Mobile Trauma Unit Medical Team and EMS Spectators Family & friends are not allowed inside the Zone V.I.P. tent available for walk-ins ($30); space limited Dogs are allowed, but please keep on short leash Cross only at designated cross walks when crossing race course Don t forget about the app we have available See page 13 See more details for Spectator Guide on page 21 September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide 16

17 Post-Race V.I.P. TENT (open 5am - 3pm) Tented area at the finish area with tables, chairs, food and drink Wristbands are available on raceday ($30 - cash only); if space available If you purchased a V.I.P. upgrade, your wristbands will be inside your packet AWARDS & BBQ & BEER GARDEN Post race BBQ for all athletes and volunteers will begin at 12:30pm No cost for athletes (incl. in entry fee); $10 per person for others at BBQ entrance (kids under 7 eat free) Awards Ceremony will start at 1:30pm Beer only servered to Athletes and Volunteers over 21, with a valid wristband Beer is not for sale to spectators Overall, age group, and special division awards, feature TOUGHMAN-Oakley Sunglasses, Polar Heartrate Monitors and Timex Watches. Overall top 3 men and 3 women receive: a check for $1,500, $500, and $250 respectively. Overall winners must attend the 1:30pm ceremony in order to receive their check. Nutrition available: Water, Gatorade Endurance, Red Bull, BBQ chicken, baked beans, corn, pasta salad, rolls, chips and veggie burgers. POST RACE If you are part of a Tri Club look for your club s tent in Club Row by transition Shuttle buses run from the finish line parking lot back to Croton Train Station until 4:00pm Transition closes at 3:45pm you must remove ALL items by that time Complete results will be posted at approximately 5:00pm at: toughmantri.com although updates are posted during the race. Parking SATURDAY :00am 12:45pm Cars cannot enter the park during the TOUGHKids race. SUNDAY 4:30am 5:15am 5:15am 8:30am Park open to cars; parking lot inside park will be filled first then directed to the train station overflow lot Park closed to cars in/out of park Any cars arriving will park at the Croton-Harmon train station (1 mile from race site) MTA parking fee is $5.00 per vehicle for the entire day, collected as you enter that lot Ride your bike in 5:00am 4:00pm Shuttle Buses provided for athletes, spectators and volunteers (NO BIKES ALLOWED) 8:30am + CARPOOLING and arriving before 5:30am RECOMMENDED! Cars arriving after 8:30am will be allowed into the park to drop off, but must park at train station September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide 17

18 Shop Open Saturday 8am - 6pm & Sunday 6am - 4pm

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20 Go ahead, be a TOUGHMAN. toughmantri.com TOUGHMAN, TOUGHTEEN and TOUGHKids would like to thank the Village of Croton on Hudson, The Westchester County Parks Dept, Westchester County Govt, the NY State DOT, and all the State, County and Local Officials that have worked so tirelessly to support the race from Day 1. September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide 20

21 Peekskill Peekskill Buchanan A Bike 2 Loops A Buchanan Montrose Bike 2 Loops A Montrose Crugers 8 A Crugers A Run Run Croton-on-the-Hudson 4 Finish Finish Finish Start Start Start Swim Croton Point Park Croton Point Park Swim A 1 Start / Finish 1 1 Start / Finish Croton-on-the-Hudson A A Ossining 6 33 Spectator Guide Road Closure details Swim 1.2 miles Bike 56 miles Run 13.1 miles /8/13 Road Closures Route Southbound between Ansville Circle/BMP traffic Light and Route A in Ossining Route A Southbound between Ossining and Pleasantville Road in Briarcliff Stormytown Road exit from Northbound Route A Route 134 crossing of Route A in Ossining Chappaqua Road crossing of Route A in Briarcliff Manor North State Road crossing of Route A in Briarcliff Manor South access point to/from Half Moon Bay will be closed between 6 AM and 4 PM. Batten Road and AM - 4 PM Croton Point Ave South Exit CLOSED from 5am-1pm Additional Impacts Ossining Access to Croton Point Park will be severely restricted The greenway will be closed to pedestrian traffic between 8 AM and 1 PM There will be several traffic pattern changes in Croton where the run and bike overlap, The Croton train station parking will be severely impact by the event. Consider parking and utilizing Ossining, Cortland or Peekskill for Metro North service. September 8, 2013 Athlete Guide

22 Event Details Spectator Areas 1.2 Mile Swim The swim takes place in one of the most beautiful coves on the Hudson River. The Croton Point Park Beach is a naturaly protected harbor with water temperatures typically in the mid 80s. Each swim wave will adhere to a 1hr 10 minute time limit. Spectators are encouraged to watch from the sea wall on the grass overlooking the beach. 56 Mile Bike Again in 2013, the bike course will be on rte /a for two 28 mile loops. This is a totally CLOSED TO CAR TRAFFIC bike course! The ride takes place all on the southbound side of /a from Briarcliff Manor to Peekskill. See the map details on the right-side for great spectating areas Mile Run The single loop run course travels north through the Croton River Valley until reaching Croton Dam Park. On the return, run across the dam spillway before heading downhill back to Croton Point Park. Watching from within the park our heading out the park exit are great places to watch your athlete finish the bike and start the run. Main Street in Peekskill Main Street, Peekskill Spectator Zone. Spectators will have to park cars and walk to locations, there will be an officer monitoring the on/off ramp. Croton Point Avenue Spectators will need to park at train station or in Park and walk to spectator zones. Bike spectators must utilize the bike path for viewing which is adjacent to the Rt. South on ramp. Run spectators should stay on the North side of Croton Point Ave. Parking area Police cruiser Spectators Spectator viewing - run Spectator viewing - BIKE North State Rd Briarcliff Spectators will need to park in the village of Briarcliff Manor and walk down North State Rd from Pleasantville Rd. Spectators :00am 2:00pm Trolley trips for spectators to locations in Croton village for eating and shopping Family & friends are not allowed inside the Finish Line and Recovery Zone V.I.P. tent available for walk-ins ($30); space limited Dogs are allowed, but please keep on short leash Cross only at designated cross walks when crossing race course Don t forget about the NEW app we have available: Search TOUGHMAN at the ios App store!