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Schedule

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• WHERE:
• Buffalo Springs Lake, 5 miles southeast of Lubbock, Texas, East 50th St. (FM RD. 835)
• WHEN:
• June 29, 2013
• TIME:
• 7:00 a.m. (please note that some of the particular details may change)
• WEATHER:
• Semi-Arid (You don't sweat in the shade!) Average High 90.8 degrees; Average Low 64.3 degrees; Average Humidity 20-35%; Average Wind South 10-13 m.p.h. Note: Due to the extreme temperatures experienced in the 1994 race, (a history making 113 degrees F.), Buffalo Springs Lake Triathlon race management has established a policy that we may alter the race based on extreme weather conditions. You will be advised the day before if changes are required.

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Course Description

Swim (100M / 200M)
Bike (5K / 10K)
Run (1K / 2K)

SWIM:
The Open Water Swim is straight across the shallow portion of the inlet at Sandy Point Beach. We will have lifeguards standing in the water beside the swimmers.  The swimmers will be following a lane rope to guide their swim. If a swimmer needs to stop and rest they can hold onto a lifeguard or rope or touch the bottom to rest. The average water temperature in Buffalo Springs Lake is 70-74 degrees.

BIKE:
Out and back bike course on flat, asphalt roads.

RUN:
Out and back run course on almost flat, asphalt roads.  There is one slight rise in the road on the return running beside the beach.