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Summer 2008

Swim Course: 1.5K

The 1500 meter swim will take place in the Boulder Reservoir, located 3 miles northeast of Boulder. The course will be well marked by large orange and yellow buoys. The 10 age group waves will have up to 150 people. The start of the swim course is directly east of the transition area, and the exit is due north of the transition area. Athletes will enter the transition area directly east of the bike exit. Wetsuits will be allowed in the 68-72 degree water. You must wear the swim cap that will be in your packet. Note: The swim course runs counterclockwise.

Bike Course: 42K

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The 42 kilometer bike leg is a course that has a little of everything as it winds through north Boulder County. About 6 miles into the clockwise loop will ascend 15% Old Stage Hill (600' vertical climb in 2/3 of a mile). On the summit will be the first fluid replacement station. From Old Stage it is a beautiful descent down Left Hand Canyon and out onto the Buffalo covered plains. Now, in its third year, a 35mph speed limit will be strictly enforced on the major descent on the backside of Old Stage Road. We will have police officers and course marshals monitoring this. At mile 18 there will be a second fluid replacement station. Upon reentering the reservoir you will enter the transition area on the south side, and dismount your bike as you enter. There will be over 20 uniformed patrol officers to help you along the way. There will be 2 AID stations on the bike. NO DRAFTING!!!

Note: Those wishing to ride the bicycle course prior to the event, will find the course marked by paint by July 12th, starting and finishing at the Boulder Reservoir. When training on the course please obey all traffic signs.

Run Course: 10K

The 10 kilometer run course is a flat and fast out and back jaunt. With the exception of the first and last half mile, the entire course is on the dirt roads of the dams of Boulder Reservoir. Aid Stations each mile along the run.

Gatorade Endurance Formula Will Be On-Course

• There will be 2 Aid Stations along the bike course and you will have three Aid Stations on the run course. Gatorade Endurance Formula will be served at each of the Aid stations.
• Based on years of extensive research with elite and endurance athletes, Gatorade Endurance Formula contains a unique five-electrolyte blend including nearly twice the sodium (200mg) and three times the potassium (90mg) of Gatorade Thirst Quencher as well as calcium, magnesium, and chloride to help you better replace what you lose in sweat during longer and more intense active occasions. For more information about the Gatorade Endurance Formula, go to www.gatorade.com/endurance.
• Water will also be served at each aid station.