Friday, June 28, 2013 • Bulletin special section
The schedule The finish line for all events is located in the Athlete Village in the Sunriver Village Mall off Abbot Drive in Sunriver. All running races also begin at the Athlete Village.
In Sunriver • Today through Sunday
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Multisport heaven
6:30 a.m. — Packet pickup/registration for Tour de Crest bike tours (at the Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center) 8 a.m. — Start of the Tour de Crest 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Packet pickup and Sport & Fitness Expo (kids races packet pickup until 3 p.m. only) 4 p.m. — Kids Splash Pedal-n-Dash 6:30 p.m. — Athlete pre-race briefing, main stage
SATURDAY
6 a.m. — Packet pickup and registration for marathon and half marathon, Athlete Village 7:30 a.m. — Marathon begins 8 a.m. — Half marathon begins 9 a.m. — Long course triathlon and endurance duathlon begin at Wickiup Reservoir 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Sport & Fitness Expo 9:10 a.m. (approx.) — First half-marathon participant expected to finish 10 a.m. (approx.) — First marathon participant expected to finish Noon — Awards ceremony for marathon and half marathon Noon to 4 p.m. — Packet pickup and registration for Sunday’s events 12:30 p.m. (approx.) — First endurance duathlon participant expected to finish 12:50 p.m. (approx.) — First long course triathlon participant expected to finish 4 p.m. — Awards ceremony for long course triathlon and endurance duathlon
SUNDAY
7:30 a.m. — Packet pickup and registration for 5K and 10K runs, Athlete Village 8 a.m. — Kids Dash 1-mile and half-mile races 9 a.m. — Olympic triathlon and duathlon begin at Wickiup Reservoir 9 a.m. — 5K run/walk begins 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Sport & Fitness Expo 9:15 a.m. — 10K run/walk begins 10 a.m. — Awards ceremony for 5K 11 a.m. — Awards ceremony for 10K 11:05 a.m. (approx.) — First Olympic-distance participant expected to finish 1 p.m. — Awards ceremony for Olympic triathlon and duathlon
• Thousands are expected to compete in triathlons, duathlons and running races this weekend in Sunriver, with warm temperatures set to greet competitors By Elise Gross The Bulletin
Ryan Brennecke / The Bulletin file
Competitors run during a past Pacific Crest triathlon.
Registration information Online registration is closed. In-person registration will be available Saturday and Sunday at packet pickup (if space allows), and on race day if indicated. For more information, visit http://www.aasportsltd.com/events/pacificcrest/. Tour de Crest: $70 (26-mile), $90 (55-mile) Olympic triathlon or duathlon: $110, $60 per person for relay Marathon: $110 (open day of race) Half marathon: $80 (open day of race) 5K: $45 (open day of race) 10K: $55 (open day of race) Long course triathlon or endurance duathlon: $250, $100 per person for relay Kids Splash Pedal-n-Dash: $25 (open day of race) Kids 1-mile and half-mile race: $15 (open day of race)
Tips from a professional Thomas, who recommends energy bars as a good source of caloric intake. He also advises drinking water constantly throughout the race. After the race, competitors should take in 200 to 300 calories right away to replenish spent energy. Athletes need to eat foods high in protein and carbohydrates and drink water regularly through the 48 hours following the event. The race: The beginning of the race will determine the amount Training: For an amateur triathof energy an athlete will have left lete, one of the most crucial eleat the end of the triathlon. Says ments of training is to maintain a Thomas: “Go slow enough that you recovery day in between workouts. are slightly doubting your pace.” Thomas suggests one workout per Triathlon racers often expend too day for each stage of the triathlon, Bend’s Jesse Thomas is a much energy in the swimming or two days a week for each stage, professional triathlete. (first) and biking (second) legs of then at least one day of recovery. the race and are unable to push The biggest mistake many beginthemselves in the running (final) ner and intermediate triathletes make is overtraining and not allowing for rest days, portion. According to Thomas, the race is always harder than anticipated, but the key is to not make according to Thomas. it so difficult that you are unable to finish. Fueling and refueling: During the days leadMental game: “The mental aspect is the biging up to the triathlon, eat plenty of proteins and gest thing,” Thomas says. Athletes should apcarbohydrates and avoid foods that could upset proach the race with confidence, but maintaining the stomach during the race, like fibrous foods. confidence through the race can be a challenge. Most important, drink plenty of water. According to Thomas, triathletes should drink more than they Thomas recommends coming up with a positive, encouraging mantra to repeat to yourself when think necessary.For the day of the race, Thomas morale is low, something that will help you clear strongly encourages athletes to eat a normal those psychological hurdles and get you to the breakfast like cereal, toast with peanut butter, or finish. oatmeal. During the race, triathletes should be consuming 200 to 300 calories every hour, says —Emily Oller Professional triathlete Jesse Thomas represents the Specialized triathlon team and has won the Wildflower Triathlon in Lake San Antonio, Calif., three times. The 33-year-old Bend resident has also competed in the 2011 Iron Man 70.3 World Championships and numerous other notable competitions. Here, he offers some advice to multisport/endurance racers:
Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival
The Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival is returning to Sunriver this weekend, and the popular multiple-race event should get a warm welcome. After an unseasonably cool and rainy week in Central Oregon, temperatures are expected to climb to 90 degrees or higher this weekend. Last year, the cycling leg of the long course triathlon and endurance duathlon, which ran along the Cascade Lakes Highway, was cut from 56.3 miles to 28 miles due to ice and snow on sections of the course near the entrance to Mt. Bachelor ski area. Triathletes also braved a chilly 1.2-mile swim in 60-degree water at Wickiup Reservoir. Water temperatures are expected to be at least five degrees warmer this year and perfect for racing, according to Pacific Crest assistant race director Jon Atherton. “I don’t think there’s any doubt the water will be 65 degrees,” said Atherton. “(Central Oregon) has been much nicer this spring.” Pacific Crest organizers anticipate more than 5,000 participants for the 17th annual festival, a number similar to the turnout for the past couple of years. The three-day endurance-sports gala will kick off today with the Tour de Crest. In its second year, the Tour de Crest includes two noncompetitive road bike rides, giving participants the option to spin for 26 or 55 miles along parts of the cycling routes that will be used for the Pacific Crest long course and Olympic-distance triathlon and duathlon races.
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Cyclists climb on the Cascade Lakes Highway during a past Pacific Crest triathlon.
Friday, June 28, 2013 • The Bulletin • Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival preview
Regional triathlons
Pacific Crest race guide Eleven events are on the schedule for the 2013 Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival, which will be staged in Sunriver today through Sunday. The weekend’s running and multisport lineup includes events ranging from long endurance races to activities designed for youngsters. Descriptions of each race — along with suggestions of where to watch — are listed below. For more information, visit www.aasportsltd.com/events/pacificcrest/.
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From front page An estimated 100 cyclists participated in last year’s Tour de Crest. That number is expected to grow, according to Atherton. “Last year, (Tour de Crest) was new, and it was added at the last minute,” he explained. Multisport fans ages 12 and younger will also get a chance to compete this afternoon in the Kids Splash Pedal-n-Dash. Saturday will be geared toward endurance athletes, with the long course triathlon, endurance duathlon, marathon and half marathon races. Pacific Crest will conclude on Sunday with Olympic-distance triathlon and du-
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This year: Aug. 10 Location: Emmett, Idaho Registration fee: $70-$100 Notable: Olympic triathlon at Black Canyon Reservoir More info: boiseaeros.com/ emmett/
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Marathon and half marathon courses
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BEST IN THE WEST
This year: Sept. 7 Location: Lewis Creek Park, Sweet Home Registration fee: $165 for individuals Notable: A long course race, with sprint- and Olympicdistance triathlons on Sept. 8 More info: bestinthewestevents.com
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This year: Aug. 4 Location: Blue Lake Park, Fairview Registration fee: $80-$90, depending on registration date Notable: Olympic triathlon and duathlon organized by AA sports, with a Hawaiian theme More info: http://aasportsltd. com/events/race/midsummer-tridu/
EMMETT’S MOST EXCELLENT TRIATHLON
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Marathon course is two circuits of the course, half marathon is one circuit; blue line is for second loop of marathon only
This year: July 6 Location: Henry Hagg Lake Park, Forest Grove Registration fee: $85-$90, depending on registration date Notable: Olympic triathlon and duathlon staged by AA Sports, Ltd., the same company that puts on Pacific Crest More info: http://aasportsltd. com/events/race/hagg-laketriathlon-duathlon/
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This year: July 21 Location: Lake Stevens, Wash. Registration fee: $275 for individuals Notable: A long course race, with a run along the lake that ends downtown More info: ironmanlakestevens.com
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Finding a parking spot in Sunriver can be tricky during the Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival, especially because parking is prohibited on roadsides within the city. Sunriver Police Chief Marc Mills offers several parking suggestions for Pacific Crest participants and spectators alike: • Park in the lot at Mavericks at Sunriver swim and fitness center (off Cottonwood Road) and ride the free shuttle bus to the finish area in the Sunriver Village Mall, located about a mile from Mavericks. The shuttle will run every 15 minutes on Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. • If you want to see the start of the longcourse or Olympic-distance triathlons, register online (www.aasportsltd.com/ events/pacificcrest/) and pay $20 to be picked up at Three Rivers Elementary School in Sunriver and taken to Wickiup Reservoir, located about one hour from the school. Parking at the reservoir is available but limited. • Parking at the Sunriver Village Mall will be open, but the small lot will fill up quickly. Instead, park at Three Rivers Elementary School and walk about half a mile to the finish. Some public parking will be available at Sunriver Resort. • To avoid parking altogether, bike to the finish area. Sunriver offers plenty of designated bike trails, and cycling is a good way to access different parts of a race course quickly and efficiently.
athlon races, 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer runs/walks, and the Kids Dash mile and halfmile runs. In Saturday’s long course triathlon, Mackenzie Madison, a pro from Eugene, will head the women’s field. Madison, who holds the course record (4 hours, 42 minutes and 53 second), will look to win her fifth consecutive Pacific Crest title. Last year’s third-place overall female finisher, Joanne Gilchrist, of Chico, Calif., is also registered to race; she was third overall and the first masters female last year. Newcomer and professional triathlete Erin Green, of Boise, Idaho, is expected to be a top competitor
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• Tour de Crest bike tours: These 55-mile and 26-mile noncompetitive bike rides traverse some of the same stretches as the cycling legs for the long-course and Olympic-distance triathlon/ duathlon. Both rides, which do not include steep grades, start and finish in Sunriver. • Kids’ Splash Pedal-n-Dash: A timed event for kids ages 12 and younger begins at the Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center and includes a “splash” through three wading pools, followed by short bike and run legs. Entry fee is $25. • Kids’ Dash 1-mile and half-mile runs: Kids age 12 and younger have two running options from which to choose for this event, which is staged in the Sunriver Village Mall. Entry fee is $15.
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Both footraces are staged on mostly flat, paved paths in Sunriver. WHERE TO WATCH: In addition to the finish at Sunriver Village Mall, a good viewing area is near Beaver Drive. Participants in both races will run on the trail alongside the street during the beginning of the 10K course and the middle portion of the 5K course.
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This 13.1-mile footrace on wide, paved pathways in Sunriver is the most popular Pacific Crest event, drawing roughly 1,500 participants each year. WHERE TO WATCH: Stand on the Cardinal Landing Footbridge in west Sunriver to see participants run under the bridge, located a short distance before the course’s halfway mark. The finish at Sunriver Village Mall is, of course, another great spot to be.
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This 26.2-mile footrace on wide, paved pathways in Sunriver is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier. WHERE TO WATCH: Marathoners will run two loops on paved paths, which is helpful if you want to pick a spot on the course from which to cheer. Position yourself near the start (Sunriver Village) to catch the racers as they are read their half-marathon splits. Plus, the finish at Sunriver Village Mall is close to the start.
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Participants in this three-leg event perform a 1,500-meter open-water swim at Wickiup Reservoir, a 28-mile point-topoint bike ride primarily on Forest Service Road 40, and a 10-kilometer run on paved paths in Sunriver. Of the four multisport events offered at Pacific Crest, the Olympicdistance triathlon draws the biggest field. WHERE TO WATCH: Swim: Tracking your racer during the swim can be difficult. Prior to the start, station yourself along the reservoir’s shoreline to wish your friend or family member good luck. A shuttle from Sunriver to the reservoir is available for spectators and participants (see website). Bike: The Forest Service Road 40 course will be accessible to cars, but be cautious when passing cyclists. Pull over and cheer from the side of the road, or greet participants at the transition zone at Three Rivers Elementary School in Sunriver before they begin the run. Run: Cheer on your racer from roads adjacent to the course’s paved pathways. Next, head over to Sunriver Village Mall to catch the finish.
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In a race with distances similar to those in a half-Ironman triathlon, participants in Pacific Crest’s long course triathlon begin with a 1.2-mile open-water swim at Wickiup Reservoir, followed by a 56.3-mile pointto-point bike ride on Cascade Lakes Highway and Forest Service roads 45 and 40. The triathlon is completed after a 13.1-mile run on paved paths in Sunriver. This event serves as the TRI NorthWest Long Course Championships. WHERE TO WATCH: Swim: Tracking your racer during the swim can be difficult. Prior to the start, station yourself along the reservoir’s shoreline to wish your friend or family member good luck. A shuttle from Sunriver to the reservoir is available for spectators and participants alike (see website). Bike: Cyclists ride on Forest Service Road 45 for about 12 miles, beginning at about mile 40 of the course. The wide road is spectatorfriendly and open to cars, but motorists should be cautious when passing cyclists. You can then greet participants at the transition zone at Three Rivers Elementary School in Sunriver before they begin the run. Run: Cheer on your racer from the road parallel to the course’s paved pathways. Then, jet over to Sunriver Village Mall to catch the finish.
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LONG COURSE TRIATHLON
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A number of triathlons are held in Central Oregon each year, but Pacific Crest is the area’s only long course triathlon. The standard long course triathlon (also known as a halfIronman) includes a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile half marathon run. Keep in mind that distances may vary slightly from race to race due to course logistics. For those willing to travel, several other long course triathlons are on the schedule around the Pacific Northwest. Most are established races held in natural settings around lakes and in parks. If a halfIronman sounds daunting, an Olympic-distance triathlon might be a better choice. Typically, Olympic-distance triathlons are composed of a 1,500-meter swim, a 40K bike ride and a 10K run. Below is a list of longcourse and Olympic-distance triathlons in the region. Multisport enthusiasts: take your pick.
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after taking fourth in the Ironman 70.3 Boise earlier this month. On the men’s side, reigning champion Kevin Everett, also of Boise, should be back in Sunriver to defend his title for the third year in a row. Prize money will be awarded to top finishers in the long course triathlon, which serves as this year’s TRI NorthWest Long Course Championships. The men’s and women’s winners will receive $1,000 prizes, while the second- through fifth-place finishers will also take home some cash ($650, $450, $250 and $150, respectively). Sunday’s Olympic-distance triathlon will
This year: Sept. 14 Location: Nolte State Park, Enumclaw, Wash. Registration fee: $130-$150, depending on registration date Notable: Another AA Sports event, with a long course duathlon More info: http://aasportsltd. com/events/race/blackdiamond/
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also include Pacific Crest veterans. Jaysun Pyatt, of Vancouver, Wash., and Steve Mayer, of Portland, who placed third and fourth in 2012, are registered to race again this year. Last year’s women’s runner-up, Alycia Hill, of Tacoma, Wash., will also be back, as well as third-place woman Angie Smith, of Salem. In addition to warm weather, Atherton said triathletes can look forward to smooth roads during this weekend’s cycling legs. “Most Forest Service roads are kept in wonderful condition, and you don’t have a lot of traffic to contend with,” noted Atherton. “It’s an absolutely spectacular course.”
This year: Sept. 21 Location: Grand Coulee, Wash. Registration fee: $180 for individuals Notable: A long course race, with an Ironman-distance triathlon and a “super-tri” event More info: trifreaks.com/ grand-columbian-super-tri/
PORTLAND TRIATHLON:
This year: Sept. 22 Location: Cathedral Park, Portland Registration fee: $105-$125, depending on registration date Notable: An urban Olympic triathlon, with a run over the St. John’s Bridge More info: portlandtri.com