Florida RacePlace Magazine - Aug. 2020

VOL 37 NO 4 AUGUST 2020

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Let’s help all the rookie cyclists In this pandemic age, one interesting result is the historic resurgence of interest in owning and riding a bicycle as a means of exercise, therapy, and a means of avoiding insanity. We veteran cyclists have known this forever, but now there are a lot of newbies sharing the road. Our knowledge of the “rules of the road” can be an immense help to these rookies, but we have to take care how to share our knowledge.

Brian is a practicing attorney, specializing in personal injury cases with a subspecialty representing cyclists in bike/ auto accidents. He is a lifelong resident of St. Petersburg, and has been active, as both a participant and race manager for in excess of thirty years. He has worked on all phases of race production, including being one of the early race directors of St. Anthony’s Triathlon; announces many races on the West Coast of Florida, and served the Florida Region on the National Board of Directors for USATriathlon for six years, and is the Past President of that Organization.

Brian is also on the Board/ Executive committee for the Frogman swim, proceeds of which benefit the Navy Seal Foundation providing multiple forms of assistance to families of Seals who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country.

He is married to Awilda, and remains active in our sports community as both a participant and as an announcer of triathlons, running events, and the Seal Frogman Swim across Tampa Bay. He can be reached at bch@bchfirm. com, or 727-515-9397.

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Here’s my short list of important facts to share:

1. Wearing a helmet is a necessity;

4. Riding on crowded sidewalks is dangerous;

5. Check your tire pressure more than spring and fall;

6. Flip flops are not the shoe of choice on a bike!

2. It really is the law we must ride in the same direction as traffic, even on one way streets;

3. Bright strobe lights, front and rear, day or night, can save your life;

Seriously, the bad habits of new riders will reflect negatively on all of us We need to be kind but at the same time try to impart wisdom to all our two wheeled neighbors, for everyone’s benefit.

Finally, please carry a mask with you at all times. You never know when interaction with strangers will be necessary. Be safe out there.

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SWIM .5 MILES • IBIKE 10 Miles • RUN 3.1 MILES

New Date Sept. 26, 2020

Welcome new and returning Escape participants! 2020 marks the 35thyear for the Escape from Ft. De Soto Triathlon. This year we are again proud to offer one of the best sprint triath Ions in Florid a, and b ack again is a d uath Ion. Th is year we a re proud to announce an AquaBike event as well!

Due to Fort Desoto event limitations this year it will take place the last week of March so get out and start earning your USAT points early! To those of you who have done the event before, welcome back. To those new to the event, you may be interested to know that the park is ranked one of the top-ten beaches in the United States; nine hundred unspoiled acres surround you. First timers, we anticipate that you will have a great first triathlon at Ft. De Soto. To all, we ask that you enjoy the surroundings and please leave the park cleaner than you found it.

The Sprint Distance is a 1/2 Mile Swim, a 10 Mile Bike, and a Sk Run on a marked course The Duathlon is 1.5 Mile Run, a 10 mile bike, and a Sk Run on a marked course. The Aqua-Bike is 1/2 Mile Swim and a 10 mile bike.

Coronavirus Updates Packet Pickup THURSDAY Sept 24th

12:00PM TO 6:00PM Outspokin Bicycles -Clearwater 2241 Gulf to Bay Blvd Clearwater, FL, 33765 FRIDAY Sept 25th

12:00PM TO 7:00PM Outspokin Bicycles -Clearwater 2241 Gulf to Bay Blvd Clearwater, FL, 33765 Amenities

Pre/ post race parties & a quality backpack to all pre-registered athletes. Finishers medals to all participants who complete either event. Closed course of racing in Ft De Soto. Last Toll booth and Parking morning of race is paid for by Florida Race Place Promotions. USAT S anctioned event monitored by USAT officials for your safety. Results & finish line by Florida Road Race Man agement.

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Saturday Sept. 26th 2020 Fort Desoto Park, St. Pete Florida Escape From Ft. Desoto Triathlon Giveaway

Check out these awesome giveaways! All you have to do is register for the

Escape from Fort Desoto Triathlon, Duathlon, or Aquabike. Drawing will be held Wednesday night March 25th and available at Packet Pickup at Outspokin Bicycles in Clearwater at 2241 Gulf To bay Blvd 727-723-2453

Sign up now and get in the running for some great prizes.

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1,000,000 M = 1,000 K = 621 MILES

Run / WALK / CYCLE CHOOSE FROM 5 Virtual ROUTES

Average 4.1 miles per day finish by DecEMBER 31 REGISTER TODAY!

FINISH STRONG IN 2020!

EARN THE MILLION METER MEDAL. WE CHALLENGE YOU TO RUN, WALK, OR ROLL 1,000,000 METERS! START NOW - FINISH DECEMBER 31, 2020.

With so many races, runs, and rides canceled in 2020, our continued goal is to provide athletes with motivation to finish the year strong, fit and healthy.

HOW FAR IS 1,000,000 METERS? 1,000,000 meters = 1,000 kilometers = 621.37 miles CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE FROM 5 VIRTUAL ROUTES IN THE U.S.A. - Florida Route - Great Lakes Route - California Route - Northeast Route - Texas Route START THE MILLION METER CHALLENGE TODAY AND COMPLETE YOUR 1,000,000 METERS BY DECEMBER 31.

- If you start today, you will need to average 6,536 meters, or approximately 4 miles, per day.

- You can run, walk, cycle, roller blade, or even skateboard your 1,000,000 meters.

- You can count your steps daily to complete the Million Meter Challenge.

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For cyclists, you can use this virtual event to create your own challenge. Perhaps it is 1,000,000

BETTER FOOD CHOICES FOR A STRONGER IMMUNE SYSTEM Especially today, with this seemingly never-ending COVID epidemic going on, along with exercise, your food choices are probably the most important decisions you can make for a strong immune system and a long and healthy life Inflammation is an important immune response process in the body to fight off things that harm it such as infections (including viruses), toxins as well as injuries, in an effort to heal itself. Recent studies site Chronic Inflammation as the culprit for many of our maladies today. When inflammation becomes chronic, it slows down the immune system, and can begin to damage cells, tissues and organs. Over time this can lead to DNA damage, tissue death and scarring. Being constantly bombarded with highly inflammatory materials such as pesticides, artificial fertilizers, weed killers, added hormones, processed foods, certain foods, and a myriad of other ingested materials such as artificial ingredients, dyes, preservatives, flavorings, etc. contained in our food, will likely result in chronic inflammation as well as lowered immune response. Many believe proper food choices may offer nutrition that the body needs to help to ward off disease. As a back-up I believe in a good multi-vitamin each day.

There is so much controversy over what foods are best and worst to eat. There are many articles, reports and studies revealing evidence contradictory to accepted protocol. Increasingly, food scientists believe our “food pyramid” is actually upside down. Following are the category choices that seem to fit most often, in my opinion. A safe bet is to mix it up and eat a variety of real food, in lots of colors, every day.

EAT OFTEN (mostly inflammation-fighting) - Wild caught smaller fish including salmon, sardines, anchovies, haddock, mackerel, trout, catfish; wild game; organic grass-fed beef and pasture-raised chicken and whole eggs; organic grass-fed butter; organic grass-fed full-fat plain yogurt and cottage cheese; goat’s milk; clean, raw full-fat organic cow’s milk if it is legal in your area and you can find it; mostly organic whole fruits, especially berries and cherries; vegetables including dark green leafy; avocados; mushrooms; sweet potatoes, beets and other root vegetables; oils from coconut, extra virgin olive, avocado, and lard; herbs and spices for seasoning; mixed nuts and seeds; black coffee and tea – black, green and herbal; oatmeal; dark chocolate – at least 70%; for digestion, sauerkraut, green bananas and granny smith apples are great prebiotics; sourdough bread.

FOODS TO EAT IN MODERATION (may promote an inflammatory response in some individuals) –

Sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup and Stevia; white potatoes, beans; alcohol and red wine; sea salt; hard full-fat cheeses; dried fruit; nightshades – tomatoes, eggplant, bell peppers; beans; cashews and peanuts; coconut and avocado “milk”; rice; grains - quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat, chia, kamut, spelt, einkorn, bulger, faro, millet; flaxseed.

FOODS TO AVOID (inflammation-promoting) – Anything made with or containing vegetable oils (canola, sunflower, cottonseed, palm, soybean, corn); anything made with wheat, i.e. breads, pastas, pastries, etc.; barley; rye; sugar, especially anything containing high fructose corn syrup such as sodas and highly processed low-fat foods; all artificial sweeteners; anything deemed low-fat; french fries or anything fried; buttered movie and microwave popcorn; farm-raised fish; highly processed snack foods; processed deli-meats; and, non-organic red meat and fowl usually contain added hormones, anti-biotics and pesticides.

Recent studies seem to show that a diet including high quality protein and saturated fats from organic grass and pasture-raised animals, small fish, and oils from coconut, extra-virgin olive, avocado (all high in Omega 3s), provide superior nutrition, helps a person feel fuller longer (reducing daily calorie consumption) and improves nutrient absorption from all foods consumed at the same time. On the other hand, highly processed polyunsaturated vegetable oils seem to help create inflammation throughout the body, which many believe to be a catalyst to ill-health in many forms. If you have any health concern or are currently under the care of a health professional, get their advice prior to changing your diet.

Gene Ulishney, BSHPE, CPED, BOCPED, ACSM Member

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Open Water Swim When we talk OWS, we talk about swimming on oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds, where we are exposed to all the mother nature events, changes that could be quite challenging at times, but like I always say if its possible and safe, but uncomfortable just do it, embrace it, you will get stronger as a swimmer and athlete overall.

In Florida we are usually experiencing changes in the weather, rain, wind, thunderstorms, hurricanes, heat, also we have many creatures that would make us change location and/or cancel swim practice. As swimmers we will have to be ready for all these changes and become a more adaptable swimmer with knowledge and strength over the regular swimmer that only practices when it is calm.

Location is important, wind and tides could bring a favorable swim or a completely miserable experience. If you are training for a race in the gulf then, swim in the gulf more often, if you are racing in lower water temperatures but live in Florida? you might have to go with Leo and visit Rainbow River Swim Club, or travel up north where the water is below 65 degrees, this means you have to work in different conditions to make sure you will be ready.

In Open Water Swims we usually have to adjust our stroke, depending on how choppy the conditions are, we will have to work on the body position maintaining rotation, try to separate your breathing from your sighting. In head on chop, as soon as you sight, you may have a sudden wave directly in front of you. timing is very important, try to sight when you are on top of the wave, try to practice this, and when you turn around and have the waves behind you it's going to be a lot easier, this happens at Panama City Ironman events, at this swim anything can happen.

Try to practice bilateral swimming at the pool and when it's calm, and slowly start applying this knowledge on a rough water swim day. "practice makes permanent" Leo Briceno If you practice all the wrong techniques, when is time to approach the open water race day is going to be very similar, so try to practice the right way as soon as you discover it, find a swim coach, find a group to swim with.

If you can visit the event location or similar demographics to practice, do it as much as you can and mimic the swim, if you need any help, please don't hesitate in reaching out to me or a certified coach.

Just keep swimming Visit our website for more information on swim practice opportunities and open water swim events

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HEALTH PROCEDURES

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TAMPA FIRE 5 K

10TH ANNIVERSARY A race to benefit pediatric burn survivors

race Date: october 3, 2020 Check in begins at 6:30 am  5K Race starts at 8am and 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:05  Starting and Ending in front of the Tampa Firefighters Museum and Tampa Fire Rescue Headquarters 720 E. Zack St. Tampa, FL 33602  Packet Pick-up available at: Tampa Firefighters Museum 4-7 pm on September 30th Tampa Firefighters Museum 11- 5pm on Oct. 2nd Race Day Check-In at the Tampa Firefighters Museum

race ticket includes:  Dri-Fit Shirt for 5K Runners only  Finisher medal to all participants  Post-race Party at Tampa Firefighters Museum  Free food and drinks, music, raffle, prizes  Fire Department apparatus on site  Chip timed 5K  Awards to overall Top Male and Female  Awards to top 3 in each age group

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□ 1 Mile Fun Run: 1 Mile Fun Runners will receive a Medal (T-Shirts are for 5K runners only) Entry Fee: 5K $25 until 7/18/2020  $30 7/19/2020 to 10/02/2020  $35 Day of Race Entry Fee: 1 Mile Fun Run $15.00  $20 Day of Race Make Checks payable to Tampa Firefighters Charity Fund, Inc. and mail to 3116 N. Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33603 Credit card payment may be made at runsignup.com Search: Tampafire5K Go to Tampafirefighters.com for links and more information. All entry fees are tax deductible.

Contact Lori Kristof with questions: (813) 229-7540 or lori@tampafirefighters.com

Waiver: In consideration of this entry, I, for myself, my heirs, devises, executors, administrators, and assigns hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims against, Tampa Firefighters Charity Fund, Inc., organization, sponsoring or conducting this event, or their employees, representatives, or successors, for any and all damages or injuries I may suffer. I hereby grant permission for the free use of my name and picture in any broadcast, brochure, or account of this event.

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RACE COURSE DISTANCE (Are you getting what you’re paying for?)

There are different methods that race organizers use to lay out and measure a road race course. And as most runners know, not all courses are as billed. For a wide range of reasons Race directors, event organizers and race participants should all be concerned about run course accuracy.

METHODS COMMONLY USED TO MEASURE RACE COURSES THE BEST & THE REST (or the Good, the OK, the Not So Good)     

USATF Certification Measuring Wheel Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Bike and Car Odometers Pedometers

THE BEST - USATF Course Certification USATF is the official certifying body of running courses in the United States. The USATF certifying process assures that the course is the exact length as advertised. USATF Certification assures runners that times will be based on a properly measured distance.

Many race directors don’t know the difference between “Sanctioning” and “Certifying” a race. Race sanctioning is an agreement between the event and USATF to follow certain criteria, offer insurance, and receive “official” standing with USATF. An event that is sanctioned may or may not have a certified course. It is important for runners to know this, so they don’t assume the course is also certified.

Certifying the route deals with the distance of the route, making sure it is accurate by using the Calibrated Bicycle Method of measuring, the only standard method used around the world and recognized by USATF. EDM (Electronic Distance Measuring) may only be used by a qualified surveyor, and is usually cost prohibitive for any race, so it will not be included in this discussion.

As long as there are no changes to, or construction on the course, USATF certifications are good for 10 years. Records set on a USATF Certified Course at events that are also sanctioned with USATF, will be official, pending validation by USATF. Officially certified courses are also recognized by the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). Measurement is done using a "Jones Counter” equipped bicycle. The Jones Counter is calibrated on the day of the measurement, both before and after the measurement. This assures that the course is accurate.

If your course is more of a cross country race, then it will not qualify for a certification. But can be accurately measured for the day of the race. Examples of this are beach races, races that include a large piece of course over grass terrain like on a golf course, undefined trails, or shifting gravel or dirt roads.

Why Should Race Organizers Want A Certified Course & Why Should Runners Care?     

A record set on a certified course will be official, pending validation by USATF. Running on a certified course is extremely important to elite and other accomplished runners, particularly when course records and personal bests come into play.

Most runners like to compare performances in order to gauge personal progress. Comparisons are difficult if length is suspect from course to course.

Runners who pay an entry fee for a road race have a right to a properly measured course. Average runners and walkers want to be assured that they are getting what they are paying for when they sign up for a race and that the course is exactly as advertised.

Races should use the course certification number to advertise on their website, allowing runners to download the map and become familiar with the course before they run it.

How to get your course certified

The easiest way to have your course certified is to hire someone who is already skilled at measuring for USATF certification. Prices vary according to each measurer’s pay scale, but be prepared to spend $400 to $500 for a typical 5k.

You can measure your course yourself if you are sufficiently motivated and willing to devote the time and attention that it requires.

A new measurer should be willing to invest about $400 in equipment and 30 hours or more of their time for a 5k. In either case, you will need to contact the USATF Road Course Regional Certifier for your state. This person can refer you to qualified measurers that you might hire. Or, if you choose to measure the course yourself, the Certifier can provide guidance to help you through the process.

The USATF Course Measurement manual can be downloaded in PDF format from USATF.org. And there is an active blog on measuring with the Road Racing Technical Council at RRTC.net. When you are finished with the course measurement you will need to send the required paperwork to your state Certifier with a fee of $30.

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Swim Like A Swimmer I have seen the pattern within the last decade of triathletes doing the majority of their swim training in open water. They are under the impression the race is in open water so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where they should be training.

But the truth is to become a better swimmer you must train like a swimmer. Olympic Open Water swimmers do the majority of their training in group situations in a pool setting, with a coach directing them to work on form and tempo.

Swimming is the only of the three disciplines that relies almost completely on proper technique. In the water, the objective is to generate propulsion while reducing drag. There are multiple aspects in play at the same time so it is close to impossible to self-teach or self-coach proper technique. Having a professional coach watching over, analyzing and correcting your stroke is the key to faster times.

Michael Phelps won more Olympic gold medals than anyone else, and he still relied on his swim coach.

So where do you start? In the pool! If the majority of your swims are in open water, you are training where no one can see what you are doing, right or wrong, possibly reinforcing bad habits which directly affect speed and efficiency. Training in a pool with a coach that provides feedback and corrections is critical to achieve efficiency and strength.

One on one coaching is of course the fastest way to improve swimming technique, but training with a local masters swim program with a certified coach can is an economical alternative. This group setting affords you the opportunity to swim and compete with other swimmers. Properly organized swim workouts include a warm-up, technique drills, speed/distance work and a cool down. You should find a local masters swim program that fits your schedule, with an active coach that makes corrections as well as provides the motivation to make the workouts fun.

Should you ditch open water swimming all together? Absolutely not! There are skills that are only learned and perfected in open water. Drafting, sighting, swimming in crowds, swimming in rough water, dolphin diving, wetsuit swimming and others are only achieved properly in open water. But without basic swimming skills these open water techniques are harder and less effective. A great way to perfect these skills are clinics and specific training. (Be looking for the P6 Open Water Series again this summer) To dispel another myth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; While the swim is the shortest portion of a triathlon it does need the attention the other disciplines need. A confident and well-trained swimming triathlete has many definite advantages. The most obvious is the overall aerobic fitness level. Swimming helps increase oxygen intake which transfers over to the bike and run. A proficient swimmer uses much less energy, which will carry over to the bike in a race. After proper training, anxiety levels will reduce, wasting less energy at the beginning of the race. And lastly, swimming can be fun! Masters swimming is a great opportunity to train with others whereby you can encourage each other on a regular basis to improve.

So get out and Swim Like A Swimmer!

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Integrity Are you a person of integrity? Think about it… Are you a person of integrity? The definition of integrity is “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness”.

However, I believe there is a big difference between integrity and honesty. It’s easy to be honest and truthful. Your parents taught you about right vs wrong and the importance of being honest when you were young. It’s easy to have morals and principles but to take action to live by them is another story.

We learn quickly if we want to have good relationships, we must be trustworthy and truthful but that is not integrity. I believe integrity is when one’s ACTIONS are in alignment with one’s intentions, morals, goals, and wishes. When one does exactly what they say they will do. That’s a person of integrity. So, are you a person of integrity? Are your daily action in alignment with your intentions of who you want to be and who you are. Keep in mind if one wants to be exceptional at anything and or have exceptional relationships with others it takes exceptional effort so are you making that exceptional effort to be exceptional and have exceptional relationships with others? Are you a person of integrity?

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September 19, 2020, The Tarpon Springs Rotary Sprint Triathlon LIMITED TO 250 Participants In 2020

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1. The Following Measures Can Be Expected a. Physical Distancing: When in line for restrooms, packet pickup, race start, or other high-traffic areas, use physical distancing by standing at least 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; apart b. Porto Lets and Restrooms: spaced out lines, more units, longer wait times can be expected at post race c. Hand Hygiene: Hand washing and sanitizing will be given great emphasis and participants will be encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer d. Respiratory Hygiene: Face coverings in public settings where other physical distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Masks up for arrival, dwelling, and departure. If you are on your feet = mask up, If you are sitting = mask down, If you are participating = (on the course walking/running/biking) = mask around your neck or within reach 2. REGISTRATION / PACKET PICK-UP a. Registration: All registrations to be completed online before arrival at the venue. NO onsite registration. If registration is offered on race day you must complete registration from your phone in your car before approaching race day check in b. Packet Pick-Up: Mitigate risk at pick-up by maintaining a 6 foot distance between yourself and the person in front of you 3. COURSE FAMILIARIZATIONS / RACE BRIEFINGS / SWIM WARM-UP: Virtual race briefings and course overviews. It is incumbent upon the athletes to be prepared or all event changes and read through provided race information prior to arrival at the event.

4. BAG DROP / GEAR: Event may not have a bag drop and/or gear check location. Athletes will be advised to be prepared by having items in car or hotel, if bag drop is offered be prepared to bring your own Clorox wipes for plastic bags.

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