Third Annual LPC Tri: Swim in, Ride on and
Run out! The LPC Triathlon, part of the 60s/70s-themed USAT Retro series, is
the perfect event in which to challenge one’s self, regardless of competition
experience athletic prowess. Held upon the beautiful grounds
of Leila Patterson Center in Fletcher, NC, it features a 200 yard pool swim, a
17.5 mile bike on quiet country roads, and a rolling 5k run with an on-track
finale in which to summon your mighty kick to the tape! Both individuals and
relay teams are encouraged to join in, and you don’t have to be a three-sport
athlete to participate. In the LPC Triathlon Team Competition, you can opt for
the sport of your choosing, and just swim, bike, or run as part of a team.
While LPC events are timed, and your results will be made available after the
event, we emphasize participation over competition. This is meant to be a great
time for everyone: participants, volunteers and supporters alike!
What is the USAT Retro Series? Drawing more than 700
athletes in the inaugural Retro Tri Series in 2013, these events are geared
toward adult and youth competitors ages 13 and older. Each race features a
shorter swim, 10-20 mile bike ride, and a 2-5 kilometer run. Celebrating the
retro spirit of triathlon’s early roots in the 1970s, participants are welcome
to wear retro-themed attire to heighten the fun and create some atmosphere.
So break out the speedos,
sweatbands, bathing suits, old bikes and tube socks and join us for some fun!
Retro
Series Events focus on participant fun rather than competition, and some of the
events are not timed. The aim is to introduce triathlon to participants, and
educate them about the perks of a healthy, active, multisport lifestyle. Events
are open to first-timers, seasoned veterans and those just wanting to stay
active. Proffering swimming, biking and running in a safe atmosphere, each
event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Seven of the 2013 events are again on the
schedule for this year, and each of USA Triathlon’s 10 regions are represented
on the schedule.
KIDS CAN DO IT TOO!! Bring out your little
champions to help enjoy the fun, because the LPC Kid’s MultiSport Events, part
of our Carolina
Kids MultiSport Race Series, will again run in conjunction with
the LPC Triathlon! What’s
more, the LPC Kid’s Splash and Dash (swim/run) is a USA Triathlon certified
event, and has been selected to be part of the USAT
Splash and Dash Youth Aquathlon Series of 2014! There
are only 50 events in this USAT youth series this year, and we are hosting
two of them (alongside the Asheville Kid’s Splash N’ Dash)! These events are
geared to help drive participation by adolescents, and pave the road for the
future of multi-sports. Multiple kids’ race distances available based on age
and experience.
Retro Triathlon Courses: The day begins with a
pool swim at the LPC Aquatics Center. There will be a time-trial start, with
faster swimmers going first. Swimmers will enter the water by running across a
mat at the water’s edge near the deep end of the pool jump in to begin the
swim. After the 200 yard swim, athletes will exit the pool and quickly
enter the transition area. During registration, participants will be
asked to submit a 100 yard swim time: not the fastest you can swim 100 yards,
but the time you expect to maintain throughout the entire swim portion of the
event.
The bike leg has a
couple challenging hills: one as you begin the ride on Howard Gap Road, and
another (Terry’s Gap), later on in the ride. The majority of the road bike ride
is on rolling country roads. You will be required to stay on your bike, (e.g.
you may not get off your to push it up hills) as dismounting presents a safety
hazard. Due to the course length and its challenges, all cyclist participants
race (relay teams included) competing on the bike must
be a minimum of 16 years old.
The run leg is a
rolling paved course that will follow gently undulating rural roads for the
first two miles and then traverse onto a dirt and grass path through a tree
break opening to fields, rounding a baseball diamond, and finishing with a lap
around the track preceding the finish. This leg is a great match for hill
runners. Not for the faint of heart, this 5k run will get your blood pumping as
you run through some of Fletcher’s prettiest, and hilliest, of country roads!
Although we expect very
little vehicular traffic on race morning, the roads will be open to the public
for both the run and bike courses. All intersections with a traffic light
and/or turn will have law enforcement stopping traffic.
Take in the wonders of
nature and expand your mind… in a healthy, legal way! Lava lamps and platform
shoes and disco may be dead, but the beauty of spreading and sharing the love
of multisport events will never die! This is sure to be a “groovy” event, so
pick out your hippest threads and join in a time of competition, learning, and
good times August 17th at the Leila Patterson Center.
For more info, check
out the Retro
Series and LPC
Triathlon official site pages, or contact events@idaph.net.
Registration is open visit www.idaph.net
for details. Various group training opportunities will be available this summer
to get ready for the LPC Triathlon visit our Facebook page to stay up-to-date
on the dates and happenings. For sponsorship opportunities, please address
all inquiries to sponsorship@idaph.net.
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