Kaiser Permanente Race Guide 2010

Race DateOctober 3, 2010

StartVenice Beach, south of Venice Blvd.

FinishL.A. Live/ Staples Center

It’s Time to Try a TriBy Andy GallardoWelcome to the 2010 Los Angeles Triathlon!

Do you think a triathlon is something that is too hard for the average person? Do you think a triathlon is something for elite athletes only? Well guess again! Last October, we saw more than 800 physicians, employees, and health plan members thriving on the streets of Los Angeles. This year we want to reach 1,000!

It’s easier than you think, and we’re knocking $85 off registration fees to help get you started.

With proper training and guidance, a triathlon is something that most people can accomplish and enjoy! At Kaiser Permanente, we want you to be one of these people.

As a participant in the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon, you receive discounted entry fees and branded apparel, but more importantly, you’ll get the support and training you need from other KP employees, physicians, and members in your area.

Check out the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon website at http://kp.org/latriathlon for more information on training days, registration forms, and other helpful information. If participating in all three sports seems too daunting, then form a relay team with two other people and split up the swimming, running, and biking. All levels are welcome.

Participants can choose between two distances: Olympic distance (swim 0.9 miles; bike 24 miles; run 6.2 miles) and the Sprint distance (swim 0.4 miles; bike 14.1 miles; run 3.1 miles). There are also bike-only segments, as well as three-person relay teams.

Selected as Editor’s Choice for the number one urban triathlon by Triathlete Magazine, the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon is one of the West Coast’s premier triathlon events and the third largest triathlon in the world. Starting in Venice Beach, the event course travels through scenic Los Angeles past Korea Town, Disney Concert Hall, and other notable sites before finishing at L.A. Live.

Andy Gallardo is the Employee Fitness

Program Director for Kaiser Permanente

Southern California. His responsibilities include

designing, directing, and leading worksite

initiatives to encourage employees and

physicians to enjoy a healthier lifestyle. You can

reach Andy at: Andrew.Gallardo@kp.org.

For additional information,

visit kp.org/latriathlon.2

Distances

Point-to-point

Olympic distance

course:

Swim: 0.9 miles at Venice •BeachBike: 24 miles through •Venice, Koreatown, and surrounding areasRun: 6.2 miles (10K) through •Downtown and ending at L.A. Live/Staples Center

Point-to-point

Sprint Course:

Swim: 0.4 miles at Venice •BeachBike: 14.1 miles Venice, •Koreatown, and surrounding areasRun: 3.1 miles (5K) through •Downtown and ending at L.A. Live

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 1

3 p.m. – 7 p.m.JW Marriott at L.A. LiveExpo: Registration and Packet Pick-Up

Saturday, October 2

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.JW Marriott Hotel, L.A. LiveExpo: Registration and Packet Pick-Up

Sunday, October 3

7:30 a.m.Race Start at Venice Beach

Approximate Finish Times:Median Amateur Olympic: 2 hr 35 min – 3 hr•Sprint Men: < 2 hr•Sprint Women: 2 hr 10 min•

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Age Group

and DivisionsSprint and Olympic

14 and under, 15–19, 20–24, •25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80–84, 85+Clydesdale Open Division •(Men 200 – 220 lb.)Super Clydesdale •(Men over 220 lb.)Athena Open Division •(Women over 145 lb.)Coed Relay•Male Relay•Female Relay•Herbalife Corporate Triathlon •ChampionshipPublic Service/Military•

Olympic

Distance OnlyElite Amateur•Collegiate•Professional•

If you are a challenged athlete, please let us

know what type of support that you will need.

Kaiser

Permanente

Entry Fee

Pricing

Individual Olympic$115 until October 2, 2010

Individual Sprint$90 until October 2, 2010

Relays$130 until October 2, 2010

Bike Event$85 until October 2, 2010

How To

RegisterGo to www.latriathlon.com and click on registration. Fill out the registration form and before check out enter the appropriate KP code for discounts.

For individual entries use: •getfit2010 ($85 off)For relay entries use: •getfit2010relay ($160 off)For bike only entries: •getfit2010bike ($15 off)

Please note, if you previously

registered without these codes,

we cannot go back and refund the

difference. Sorry!

These codes are for KP physicians,

employees, and Health Plan members

only.

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Race

Exposition

LocationThe JW Marriott L.A. Live is the Official Host Hotel and Expo Location for the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon on Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2. They will be offering participants special rates from September 30 to October 4, 2010 for standard rooms:

Single: $219•Double: $219•Triple: $239•Quad: $259•

Visit www.lalivemarriott.com for more information and enter group code latlata.

Finish FestivalThe venue for the finish is truly spectacular and unlike anything at any triathlon. Check out the L.A. Live website for aerial views, photos, stores, restaurants, and the latest events in this exciting venue.

Medical DirectorOur medical director is Thad H. Woodward, MD,

in conjunction with the Harbor UCLA/Team to Win Sports Medicine Fellowship Program.

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Parking

Options(Subject To Change)

Venice BeachWashington lot will open at 4 a.m., the rate will be $6. There is also plenty of parking on the street. Just be sure not to park on the South Side of Venice Blvd. Cars will be towed.

Staples CenterParking lot E will open at 4 a.m. The cost is $10.

Metro LineThe Metro BLUE line stops at the “Chick Hearn Station” (a.k.a. Flower and Pico Station), which is only a couple blocks from the finish line. The exit comes out at Flower and 12th Street.

How to Get to LA Live From Venice Beach

From North of Venice Blvd:Head North on Pacific Ave•Continue on Neilson Way•Turn Right at Pico Blvd•Turn Left onto 4th St•Turn Right at Olympic Blvd•Take 10 East•Take the Grand Ave exit and exit right•Turn Right at Washington Blvd•Turn Right at Figueroa•Turn Left at Pico Blvd•Turn Right at Cherry St•Turn Right at Chick Hearn Ct•

From South of Venice Blvd:Head South on Pacific Ave•Turn Left on Washington Blvd•Turn Right on Sawtelle Blvd•Left at Culver Blvd•Take the 405 North•Take the 10 East•Take the Grand Ave exit and exit right•Turn Right at Washington Blvd•Turn Right at Figueroa•Turn Left at Pico Blvd•Turn Right at Cherry St•Turn Right at Chick Hearn Ct•

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Frequently

Asked

Questions

I’ve never done a triathlon before. Can anyone do it?With the right amount of training, almost anyone can do a triathlon. This is not Ironman distance; the Olympic and Sprint distances are very manageable given the right amount of training and some cardiovascular base (i.e., running, biking, aerobics).

What if I just want to do ONE of the events?You can form a relay team with friends, family, or co-workers, or you can bike. Unfortunately, there is no swim- or run-only category.

What do I do if I have never swum in the ocean?Easy… practice. Consider joining your KP colleagues in one of the many clinics at Zuma Beach and Redondo Beach.* Clinic info can be found on page 10.

What if I can’t swim?Find a local city pool or YMCA to take swimming lessons. Once your instructor thinks you are ready for an open water swim, you can enroll in one of the clinics.

What should my family do while they are waiting for me to finish?The race starts at Venice Beach and ends Downtown. See sidebar for more great viewing spots.

How do I get one of those cool Thrive jerseys?If this is your first time participating as a KP employee or physician, you will receive a blue jersey. If you have participated in previous years’ events, you will get something else.

Is there a special place for KP families to watch?Yes. This year we are excited to host a VIP finish line reception at the new ESPN Zone at LA Live. All participants wearing their blue or green thrive jerseys will be admitted. Each participant will be given two tickets for family and friends that can be picked up at the KP booth at the race expo. No exceptions.

Where should I park?Since the LA Triathlon is a point-to-point race, you can either park at the start and take a shuttle back to Venice or park Downtown (fee: $30)and take a shuttle to the start.

Do we get a discount for the race?Yes. Employees, physicians, and health plan members receive $85 off individual entries and $160 off relay teams using coupon codes (getfit2010 and getfitrelay2010).

Spectator Tips: Best Areas to Watch (Subject To Change)

Venice Beach Swim Start• : at the end of Venice Blvd. (at the beach). It is the perfect location to watch all the opening ceremonies, wave starts, the pros, and T1.LA Live• : the finish line for the LA Triathlon. There is lots of activity with the finish, entertainment, food, and expo vendors. The finish line is easy to get to from the start. You should head East on the 10 freeway and exit at Grand Avenue.Figueroa at Chick Hearn Court• : stand in the shade of STAPLES Center and LA LIVE while you cheer for triathletes nearing the end of their bike segment and into the finish chute. This is also the turn around point for the Olympic run course. You can witness athletes starting and finishing their run from this location with T2 adjacent.Disney Concert Hall• (Grand and 1st Street): also, the Olympic and Sprint run course. It overlooks a beautiful Frank Gehry design is the home of one of the city’s finest restaurants, Patina. Walk over to the beautiful new Cathedral or Museum of Contemporary Art just a block away.

*For Redondo Beach schedule, check kp.org/latriathlon.

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Meeting Your Physical Fitness Goals

Has Never Been EasierWith The Kaiser Permanente Swim Clinics

Instruction Ian Murray and the staff of Triathlon Training Series, with safety provided by Los Angeles County Lifeguards

Dates July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28, September 19, and 25

Time 9 – 10 a.m.

Location Zuma Beach, Lifeguard Tower #9

Price $10/session USAT Fee. USAT members exempt.

Parking $7 Parking Fee. Free on PCH. Mind parking restriction signs.

Directions •FromtheValley:101toKananRoad,northonPCH,ZumaBeachisonleft. •FromLosAngeles:10west,PCHnorth,ZumaBeachisonleft.

R.S.V.P. to Libby Mooney

E-mail: libby@mesp.com

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