Timberman 70.3

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August 22, 2010

Gilford, New Hampshire

Since 2004 an east coast favorite the Timberman is not only a race but a triathlon festivial. Offering both 70.3 distance and Timber kids and sprint distance. The Timberman 70.3 Triathlon is a qualifying race for the 2008 Ironman 70.3 World Championship Triathlon in Clearwater, Florida.

official site - timbermantri.com
Registration - 2009 SOLD OUT
price: $215

2007 Pro Winners

Pro Men	Pro Women
Simon Lessing 4:00:02 Bjorn Anderson 4:02:52 Michael Lovato 4:05:59	Desiree Ficker 4:25:54 Kate Major 4:28:48 Dede Griesbauer 4:41:11

Swim: 1.2 miles

The swim course is a point to point swim course, starting at one end of the beach and arriving at the other end at Transition 1.

Fresh water
chest deep water start
average temperature mid 70's

Bike: 56 miles

Single loop out and back course with rolling hills. There are several challenging hills ranging from 3% to 9% grade.

Elevation	Total(ft)
Total Elevation	6,505
Elevation Gain	3,235
Elevation Loss	3,271

Grade	Average %	Maximum %
Overall Grade	0.0
Ascent	2.7	13.4
Descent	-1.9	-11.8

Distance Distribution	Miles	%
Overall Grade	56
Ascent	10.91	19.6%
Descent	10.52	18.9%
Flats	34.34	61.6%

Aid Stations: 5 stations, serving:

Gatorade Endurance Formula
Adirondack Water
Clif Shot Energy Gels
Bananas will be offered at the bike turnaround.

Run: 13.1 miles

2-loop course along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee with rolling hills.

Elevation	Total(ft)
Total Elevation	1,496
Elevation Gain	748
Elevation Loss	748

Distance Distribution	MIles	%
Distance	13.1	100%
Ascent	2.34	17.2%
Descent	2.77	20.4%
Flats	8.45	62.4%

Aid Stations: located approximately (every mile) serving:

Gatorade Endurance Formula
Adirondack Water
Clif Shot Energy Gels
defizzed Pepsi
Clif Bars
fruit
pretzels
Salt and Vinegar potato chips
jellybeans
sponges