Event of the Week: The Dirty Du Weekend

Looking for a fun way to end your season? Then check out the Dirty Du Weekend! The Dirty Du is a unique, fun, and laid-back event. The perfect end to the long tri season. Come spend the weekend at beautiful Rocky Hill Ranch. The weekend activities include 12 & 3 mile trail runs, a cyclecross race, camping, campfires, cookouts, flybar contest, bike toss, and of course, The Original Dirty Du. This event is perfect for relays too. So find a friend to bike or run and take part in a central Texas multi-sport legend. November 22-23, 2008.

Here's the schedule:

Friday, November 21st, 2008
10 AM - 7 PM Packet Pickup & Late Registration at Jack and Adam's Bicycles, 1210 Barton Springs Dr., Austin, TX

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Late Registration & Out of Town Packet Pickup at Rocky Hill Ranch
9 AM - 12 Mile Trail Run Start
9:30 AM - 5K Trail Run Start
2 PM - 5 PM - Late Registration & Out of Town Packet Pickup at Rocky Hill Ranch
3 PM - Cyclo-cross Start
7 PM - Fly Bar Competition
8:30 PM - Bike Toss Competition

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Late Registration & Out of Town Packet Pickup at Rocky Hill Ranch
9 AM Dirty Du Start
12 PM Awards Presentation (tentative - awards will be done after the final finisher)

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Saturday will also see the Inaugural Austin Duathletes BUDDY DU starting at 10:30AM. This is a separate event from the Dirty Du Weekend, but it takes place at the same venue. The Buddy Du is a run-bike format that is completed with a teammate, but scored in a unique fashion...READ MORE...

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Stacy

Event of the Week: The Dirty Du Weekend

Event of the Week: IM Florida

Panama City Beach will play host to the Florida Ironman this Saturday, Nov. 1st. You'll catch quite a few Austinites participating in the 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run, including J&A blogger Michelle Garel and her husband Michael. Local Pro Triathletes, Jason McMillian and Richard Freer will also be representing.

The 2 loop swim in the Gulf of Mexico is a little bit different than most triathlons in that after the first loop, the participants must exit the water and do the turnaround on the beach. The bike portion is flat and fast, but wind could be a challenge. The tri concludes with a 2 loop marathon course.

Below is part of the schedule for IM Florida and it's what you can expect at most Ironman events: (FYI, there's no race day registration!)

Friday, October 31, 2008

• 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.-Gatorade bag check-in. Representatives from Gatorade will be on hand to watch your gear and give away some Gatorade, water bottles and other goodies.
• 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.- Blue Seventy Wetsuit Test and Fit Sessions
  
• 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.-Athlete pancake breakfast
  
• 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – 2009 Ford Ironman Registration for 2008 registrants ONLY
• 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.-Ford Ironman Marketplace opens
• 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.-Bike and gear bag check-in
  Note: There will be no bike inspection.

Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008

• 5:00 a.m.-Athletes begin arriving at the transition zone-Boardwalk Beach Resort
• 7:00 a.m.-Race Starts
• 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.-NA Sports Merchandise Store open
• Midnight-Race Finishes

Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008

• 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.- NA Sports Merchandise Store open with 2008 Finisher gear!
• 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.-2009 Ford Ironman Florida Registration opens-Ford Ironman Marketplace, photo ID required
• 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.-2009 Ford Ironman World Championship Registration-Ford Ironman Marketplace
• 11:05 a.m.- Ford Ironman World Championship Roll down-Ford Ironman Marketplace
• 5:30 p.m.-Philadelphia Insurance Awards Banquet
• 8:00 p.m.-Post-race celebration-Spinnaker Beach Club

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Stacy

Event of the Week: IM Florida

Event of the Week: Bizarro Du

If you're looking for a fun event this weekend, then check out the Austin Duathlete's Bizarro Du. It's the only duathlon in the country with a bike - run - bike format. There will be a "wave" start similar to a triathlon with each age group separated by 30 seconds. You'll bike for 10 miles, run for 3 and then bike another 10. Afterwards you'll be treated to New Belgium beer and food. You're also invited to race in costume with cool prizes going to those that do.

2006 Bizarro Du Volunteer (guess who)

Here's the info:

Schedule:
Packet Pickup & Late Registration
Friday, October 24th, 2008
Location: Jack and Adam's Bicycles
Time: 10 AM to 6 PM
Address: 1210 Barton Springs Dr., Austin, TX
Out-of-towners: Packet pickup will be available to those outside of Austin on race morning. THIS IS FOR ONLY FOR THOSE OUTSIDE OF AUSTIN PLEASE!

Saturday, October 25th, 2008
7:00 AM Transition Area Opens
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Chip pickup and late packet pickup
8:15 AM Transition area closed & race meeting
8:30 AM Duathlon start
11:00 AM Awards presentation

More info HERE.

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Stacy

Event of the Week: Bizarro Du

Event of the Week: Texas Tri

The Texas Tri is one of those races that has been around for years. Once held at the beginning of the triathlon season, this event (directed by our friend Nick Seidel) now takes place at the tail end of the season. This year it has been selected as the 2008 Texas State Championship and is open to all - no qualifying time required. So if you're not tied up in the Distance Challenge, then come out to Canyon Lake this Saturday. Although it's a "championship" it's still low-key and fun. And like last year, you'll catch some of the J&A crew volunteering on the bike course, helping with timing, and breaking down transition.

Here's the info:

Saturday, October 18, 2008
8:00 AM

The Texas Triathlon takes place at Canyon Park on Canyon Lake, Texas. This intermediate distance triathlon (1.5K S, 42K B, 9.5K R) will be challenging, scenic and fun.

Lake Water Temp 73-76, accurate water temp will be taken weekend before the race and posted here. 78 and under is legal wet suit temp for age group triathlon.

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Another option for this weekend is the Harbor Half Marathon down in Corpus. This isn't a new race, but it is newly directed by our friend Ed Cheatham. He's been around the tri scene for years, including officiating many local triathlons. It's sure to be a great race, so check it out and tell all your South Texas friends about it.


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Stacy

Event of the Week: Texas Tri

Event of the Week: SkirtChaser 5k

If you want to experience a different kind of 5k this weekend, then check out the SkirtChaser 5k created by SkirtSports and hosted by Rogue Equipment. There are two "waves" in this unique event: the women start it off and the men start 3 minutes later. Whoever wins, regardless of gender, takes home $500! After you're done with the 3.1 miles, stay for the post-race block party which features happy hour style food, drinks, dating games and a fashion show. I'll be there, will you?



Here's the schedule:

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Times

2:30 PM Packet pickup and Race day registration opens
4:30 PM Last call for race check-in
5:00 PM Women's start
5:03 PM Men's start
5:15 PM Block Party begins
6:30 PM Awards and Fashion Show
7:15 PM Dating games & prizes
8:00 PM Wrap up

Location
Rogue Equipment
500 San Marcos Street
Austin, TX 78702
Map It
2 blocks east of IH-35, on the corner of E. 5th Street and San Marcos St.
512.493.0920

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Stacy

Event of the Week: SkirtChaser 5k