2008 RACE RESULTS
Classic New England setting: pristine lake, country roads, farm houses,
village
greens...maybe even a few moose. The most scenic race in New
England.
Kick start the season with these fantastic mid-distance and Long Course
Tris.
Great tuneup for Ironman USA Lake Placid.
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The MooseMan Half Iron Distance is an official qualifier for the USA Triathlon Halfmax National Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 18, 2008. Finish in the top-20% of your age group or finish within a certain qualifying time for your age group at The MooseMan Half Iron and earn a spot on the starting line! For more details, go to
www.halfmaxchampionship.com.
QUALIFIER
There will be 25 slots available for the Timberman 70.3 Triathlon at Mooseman Half Iron. We appreciate all of the loyalty you have shown us over the years, and know that alot of you really want to do Timberman!
Half Iron starts at 7:00 AM on June 7, at Wellington State Park, Bristol, NH. No rain date. Race management reserves the right to modify or shorten the race course in the case of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, and to accept or reject any entry. No transfers, substitutions The minimum age to compete is 15. Sorry, NO PETS ALLOWED AT WELLINGTON STATE PARK.
For Course Maps and Directions to the Race
See Swim Waves.
1.2 mile fresh water lake swim in pristine Newfound Lake, one of
the cleanest lakes in the world. This will be a wave start with
approximately 100 participants per wave. There will be lifeguard and boat
support. Average water temperature is 62 degrees F (yeah, it's chilly, but
it's clean and clear). There is an elite wave available for those attempting
to win the race. This wave will lead off the race. Per USAT rules, those
entering the Elite wave are not eligible for USAT rankings points. WETSUITS
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!
As you exit the water, there will be some fine folks to help you out of your wetsuit. Just pull down the zipper leash, and get the wetsuit down to your waist. Flop on the carpet, and they'll do the rest!
For Course Maps and Directions to the Race
56 mile spectacular, scenic two-loop course on the shores of Newfound Lake. The course is mostly on classic New England back roads with rolling hills and limited traffic. The first 10 miles of each loop has been newly-paved for 2009! Start out hugging the Newfound Lake Shore line, then head off to the green pastures and winding back roads of Alexandria, passing beautiful farm houses, quaint village greens, and rolling farmland. There are several challenging hills ranging from 4% to 6% grade. Course is not closed to traffic. There will be professional lead and sag vehicles provided by AUDI. MAVIC and MC CYCLE AND SPORT will be on course for mechanical support. They will also be on hand to help you with any problems that occur race morning. There will be aid stations with bottle hand ups approximately every 10 miles. Gatorade Endurance Orange Edge bottles, Adirondack Water, Clif Shot energy gels and bananas will be available. Athletes should begin the bike with 2 full bottles. This is a draft-free event! Marshals will be enforcing USA Triathlon drafting guidelines. You must know the rules! All athletes must have ansi-snell or CPSC approved helmets to participate.
For Course Maps and Directions to the Race
13.1 mile Run is a scenic double out and back course along the shores of Newfound Lake with rolling hills, passing by the majestic Granite Ledges. There will aid stations every mile stocked with Gatorade Endurance Formula, Adirondack Water, Clif Shot energy gels, Clif Bars, jellybeans, fruit, defizzed cola, and just about anything else you could dream of. Sponges and highly spirited volunteers will also be on hand.
Moose aren't all that bright....But, they're big and strong and can keep moving forever (we think). In keeping with that theme, some foolhardy souls may choose to compete in the BullMoose Challenge, and complete both the International and Half Iron Tris race weekend. A special award will be a given to the top male and female, with the lowest combined times for the International and Half Iron. Be sure to register for the BullMoose Challenge when you register, and recieve a special entry fee reduction. Gotta do something to ease the pain you'll experience....You'll be the coolest kid on the block....
Fill this bag with anything you think you may want for the second half of the run. As
you run back into Wellington State Park to begin your second loop,
this bag will be made available to you. Put your special gels, drink, food, blister pads, etc in it.
You will pick it up as you begin your second loop, next to the transition area.
Bags will be lined up in rows according to bib #. You'll pick up a bag at registration/packet pick up.
ON RACE MORNING, take the bag to the Special Needs Bag Pick up, located next to transition and
place your bag in the appropriate row.
The MooseManTM Half Iron will be offering the AquaBike Division. The Aquabike Series was a pilot program for 2005 in which athletes competed in the swim and the bike portions of a half or ultra distance triathlon, but did not do the run. We will continue this program for 2009.
Stick around for the great cookout featuring hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers, and all the fixin's, topped off with some Jordan's homemade ice cream, provided by the Alexandria Fire Department. Keep the good times rolling, as Paul Warnick will be performing for all of you as you chow down. Relax, and enjoy the day at beautiful Wellington State Park!
Following that, head over to Cu Na Mara restaurant, only a couple of minutes away, for a complimentary Coors Light and snacks on Saturday, from Noon to 7:00 PM. It’s a great Pre-Race meeting spot for the Half Iron Folks and a fantastic Post-Race treat for the International athletes.
On Sunday, Cu Na Mara will also host an athlete’s dinner from 3:00 PM-10:00 PM, with specials for athletes.
Friday and Saturday Night Pasta Gala, Pre-race Festival and expo, custom multi-color tech t-shirt, the best goody bags, imprinted swim cap, finishers keepsake, custom awards, participants' raffle, Great giveaways from GURU BIKES, ZOOT CLOTHING, WETSUITS and SHOES , TN SUNGLASSES, MAVIC, and FUELBELT, complimentary post-race cookout and Jordan's Homemade Ice Cream buffet, complimentary post-race massage from VITAL KNEADS. Lin-Mark Computer Sports timing featuring the Winning Time chip, boat, motorcycle, and radio support, USAT Officials and Marshals, the best volunteers and staff anywhere, accurate, spectacular, and safe race course.
Just like summer camp used to be, minus the shortsheeting of your bunkbed! Head on over to the MooseVillage at Camp Wicosuta Saturday evening at 7:30 PM. Trade ghost stories, roast some marshmallows, maybe even lead a sing a long.....
Come by the the Inspiration Station, grab a cowbell, maybe a pair of foam moose antlers. Make a sign for your favorite triathlete!
Lin-Mark Computer sports timing featuring the new
Winning Time Chip, Mantua, NJ. You'll receive 5 Splits: Swim Time,
Transition 1, Bike, Transition 2, and Run times.
Special Awards for the top 3 male/females overall. Top 3 M/F
all 5-yr age groups. Top Clydesdales (200+ lbs) and Filly (women 150+ lbs).
Relay: top all male/all female/mixed. Awards also presented to the top male
and female Master's finishers (50 + years). NO DUPLICATE AWARDS. All Half
Iron Finishers will receive a great medal, 22 ounce MooseMan Finisher's
waterbottle, and a MooseMan towel. Out of respect for the other athletes,
YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE YOUR AWARD. NO AWARDS WILL BE MAILED.
Presented by Team Psycho, Mooseman is introducing a $4950 prize purse for the top three male and female athletes for the Half Iron distance. The MooseCash will be distributed as follows:
Top Male and Female Overall: $1500
2nd Place Male and Female Overall: $750
3rd Place Male and Female Overall: $225
The Team Psycho Elite Development Program provides financial aid and mentoring support for younger athletes dedicated to reaching the highest goals with the sport: namely the ITU World Championships and the Olympics as well as elite Long Course events such as the Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater and the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Team Psycho also regularly sponsors a few select local races that will create buzz within the local community and encourage the best athletes to attend these races and potentially serve as candidates for the Team Psycho Elite Development Program.
Team Pyscho Elite Development Program athletes include Jarrod Shoemaker- 2005 U23 National Champion and U.S. team member for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Dede Griesbauer- Top American Woman (7th overall) at the 2007 Ironman World Championships (Kona, HI), Karen Smyers- 1995 Ironman World Champion and 6 time US Pro National Champion and 2007 Under 23 National Champion Ethan Brown.
Make sure you stick around for the awards ceremony, and keep your bib number! Guru bikes will be giving away a fully customized Guru frame. You must be present at the awards ceremony to win!
MooseJerseys:
Get 'em while they're hot! These fantastic bike jerseys will
be available for pre-order shortly.
Place Your Order!
Mooseman Technical Hats by Headsweats:
The premier hat for a premier race!
Limited supply available. Pre-ordering available shortly!!!!
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training Program
The Mooseman Triathlon Festival is proud to be in Partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training Program. Team in Training is the world's largest training program and leading fundraising campaign of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Team in Training links the challenge of training and completing an endurance event with the challenge of fighting leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and Hodgkin's disease. Team in Training members meet regularly for group runs, walks, rides and swims and fundraise knowing that 75% of what they raise goes to the mission of finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's Disease and myeloma and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. For more information about this program, please check their website or contact Diane Smith at 866-600-8991.
Start Global Cooling
Global warming threatens the health and integrity of the environments where we live, we play, we race, and that we depend on for life. The good news it that we can all take steps to be part of the solution.
You can help offset the climate footprint, i.e. the global warming pollution, created by travel to the EVENT by purchasing a $2 Cool Tag™ at the Clif Bar website at www.clifbar.com or with your EVENT Registration. All proceeds from the sale of Cool Tags will go toward the construction of new Native American-owned wind farms, helping to build new sources of renewable energy for a more sustainable future. To learn more about these projects, visit NativeEnergy at www.nativeenergy.com. To learn more about what you can do to fight global warming visit our partner Clean Air Cool Planet.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday June 5
Wellington State Park
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: International Distance and Half Iron packet pickup
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: MooseFest with exhibits and vendors
MooseVillage at Camp Wicosuta
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Carbo Load dinner
7:30 pm: bonfire
Saturday June 6
Wellington State Park
5:30 am Gate opens
5:30 am - 7:30 am: International Distance packet pickup
7:00 am: International Distance pre-race meeting AT TRANSITION
7:30 am: International Distance first wave
12:00 pm approx.: International Distance awards ceremony
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm: ˝ Iron packet pickup
2:00 pm-7:00 pm: MooseFEST, with vendors,exhibits, and seminars
Cu Na Mara Restaurant (3A and West Shore Road)
12noon -10:00 pm: MooseParty, featuring Coors Light, live music, and food
MooseVillage at Camp Wicosuta
4:30 am - 8:00 am: breakfast (pancakes start at 5:00 AM)
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Carbo load dinner
5:15 pm: Mandatory Pre-race meeting
7:30 pm: Bonfire
Sunday June 7
Wellington State Park
5:00 am: gate opens
6:30 am: pre-race reminders meeting at Transition area
7:00 am: ˝ Iron first wave
3:00 pm approx.: awards ceremony
MooseVillage at Camp Wicosuta
4:30 am - 8:00 am: breakfast (pancakes start at 5:00 AM)
