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| Silverman Swim Course 2.4 mile open water swim |
The Silverman 2.4 mile swim will take place in the historic Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Home to one of the engineering wonders of the world. There will be one mass start consisting of individual and relays athletes. The course consists of one diamond loop that goes out and back in counter clockwise fashion with large orange buoys every 250 yards. Within the swim you have a number of opportunities to view islands outcropping as well as massive cliff features that will surely take your mind off the pain. There will be a number of lifeguards, kayaks and safety craft throughout the course of the swim. You will exit the swim and proceed up the ramp to the changing tents and transition area. The normal water temperature for this time of the year is 68-72 degrees and clear.
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| Silverman Bike Course 112 mile: |
The Silverman bike course is one of uniqueness, beauty, rolling hills and a few memorable climbs, but we are sure you will pay more attention to the beauty of the winter desert. As you leave the transition area you will take a right onto Lake Shore Drive proceeding west to SR 147/167 through Lake Mead National Recreation Area until the turn around near Blue Point Ridge. Follow SR 167 back till you take a right and exit Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Lake Mead Parkway will then take you under Lake Mead Parkway tunnel onto the New River Mountains Trail Loop. Completion of the loop will bring you to Foothill Dr, from here you will take this to Paradise Hills and take a right onto Horizon Ridge then take a right on Arroyo Grande, left on Paseo Verde and left into the transition area located at the Henderson Multigenerational Center. There will be aid stations every 10 miles with a special needs pick up at the 56 mile marker. There is only one reason you should be stepping off your bike before finishing. The Desert Tortoise.
What should you do if you see a tortoise?
Unless it is crossing a busy road, the best thing is to leave it alone, and watch it from afar. Protected by the U.S. Fish and Game Department, Desert Tortoises may not be taken from the wild.
Bothering or holding wild tortoises is illegal, and for good reason. When frightened, a desert tortoise may empty its bladder as a defense mechanism. Tortoises store water in their bladders and reabsorb it in dry times of the year. Loss of bladder fluids can cause dehydration and death.
However, if a tortoise is in danger of being hit on a busy road, pick it up gently and carry it so that it is level to the ground. Place it off the road in the direction it was headed.
This is sure to be a memorable bike course
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Bike Course fly through
Aid Station on the Bike:
Aid stations on the bike will be placed every 10 miles on the course. Water, Gatorade endurance formula, Hammer Nutrition bars and gels, fruit, will all be available at each aid station. There will also be a feed zone set up with volunteer at the 54 mile marker that will be passing out the special needs bags to all athletes. Watch out for some of the best decorated aid stations in triathlons. Each aid station will be equipped a porta potty and the best volunteers in the sport. Rest areas for athletes set up by volunteers and decorated porta potties will be some of the crazy things that will keep you motivated.
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| Silverman Run Course 26.2 miles |
The Silverman run course consist of two 13.1 mile loops that go through some of the famous Henderson (fastest growing city) residential areas. The course is rolling hills with two challenging hills in the middle of the course. The run will proceed out of the transition area heading North on Paseo Verde. Take a right on Valle Verde, right on Horizon Ridge, right on Green Valley Parkway and left on the public trail. Take a left out of the trail onto Carnegie and take this to Green Valley parkway. Take a right on Green Valley Parkway and follow this to the turn around at Sandy Ridge. Take Green Valley to Carnegie and take this passed Green Valley Ranch Casino (GVRC). Take right on Village View Dr, right on "District" alley, right on GVRC and "District" road, left on Village View Dr, left on Carnegie, left on public trail, left on Green Valley Parkway and right into the Henderson Multigenerational Center. The two loops will give you ample opportunity to see your loved ones and have some amazing photo shots. It is recommended that you carry additional aid and mandatory that each runner has reflective tape or gear during the run. There will be aid stations posted every mile on the run and a special needs pick up at the halfway point of the run.
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Aid Station on the Run:
Aid stations on the run will be placed every mile on the course. With the two loop run you will have ample opportunity to pass these aids stations more than enough. Water, Gatorade endurance formula, coke, chicken buillion, Hammer Nutrition bars and gels, fruit, cookies, pretzels and potato chips will all be available at each aid station. Watch out for some of the best decorated aid stations in triathlons. Belly Dancers, Camels, Desert Oasis and hamburgers are just some of the things you can expect to see at the aid station. |
| Silverman Course Cut off Times |
The cut off times for the Silverman triathlon will be consistent with any other Full Distance race. These will be strictly enforced throughout the course are set for safety reason. The time cut are as follows.
Swim:
2.4-mile swim must be completed by 8: 50 a.m. or 2 hours and 20 minutes
Bike:
You must complete the 112-mile bike course by 5:00 p.m. There will be predetermined areas along the bike course that will serve as mandatory cutoffs to ensure that the 5:00 time is made. If you are not at these areas by these designated times you will be pulled from the course.
Run:
You must complete the entire course by midnight. |
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