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 Check out the video of the 2008 event: 2008 Jack's Generic Tri Video
July 28th, 2009 - Swim and Bike Course Update
Here's a quick update on how the swim and bike courses are looking for the event this weekend:
Luckily, the extreme heat has not affected the swim portion of the triathlon. The condition of the water in the cable lake at the Texas Ski Ranch remains good. The water is tested regulary as part of the normal operations of the Ski Ranch, and the lake has been open all summer. The Texas Ski Ranch performed a lot of maintenance on the lake bottom over the winter months, and there was quite a bit of sediment stirred up during the Rookie Triathlon in May. We are optimistic that much of this has now settled down and that the sediment will be much less during Jack's Generic.
Unfortunately, there has been some road work on the bike course. Most of Francis Harris Lane has been chip sealed within the last week. It's unfortunate because that section of the course will not be as smooth as it was, but it certainly will not make the course any less safe. Before each event, we sweep every single corner and risky area of the bike course to remove the gravel and debris. The recent construction creates a lot more work for us, but we will make sure that there is no danger on the course. A similar situation happened at the Skeese Greets Women's Tri in 2007. York Creek Rd was chip sealed 3 days before the event. We spent a lot of time sweeping, but we got it to where it was safe to ride. Although, it was certainly not as smooth as normal. I expect the same for this Sunday.
- Dan Carroll, Race Director
November 8th, 2008 - JGT & 2009 Texas Tri Series
Jack's Generic Triathlon will serve as the 3rd event for the Texas Tri Series. The 2009 Texas Tri Series consists of 5 triathlon events, from May through October. The series is open to anyone, and participants can complete the series by participating in or volunteering at each event the series. For more information, please visit www.texastriseries.com.
October 31st, 2008 - AVIA named Official Running Shoe
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High Five Events and Jack & Adam's Bicycles are proud to announce that AVIA will be the official running shoe of all 2009 events. Avia will be on hand at each event with shirts, giveaways, and other prizes. Look for the Avia booth at packet pickup and at the race site to get your next set of shoes. |
October 31st, 2008 - The History of Generic
A lot of people will tell you that they think the name "Jack's Generic Triathlon" is very clever or funny. You might even agree, but do you know why? Here's the story behind the name and the theme:
Jack's Generic Triathlon was founded by Jack Murray in 2003, at a time when he thought many triathlons had forgotten about the participants. Events had become so focused on getting big sponsors, accommodating pro athletes, and trying to look good that they sometimes neglected the actual product - the race. Athletes ended up paying more, but their racing experience was actually less. Jack had the idea to put on a race with very little pomp & circumstance, yet at the core be a great race. It would be well organized, safe, good value, and of course, fun. From the outside, it wouldn't look terrific, but the participant experience would be great. It reminded him of the generic isle at the supermarket: It's the same quality products, sometimes even better, but you don't have to pay for the fancy packaging. And hence, the name Jack's Generic Triathlon was born.
While today, more than 6 years after the first Jack's Generic Triathon (JGT as we call it), our races do have a lot more fancy packaging, but at their core they still try to preserve the values of Jack's Generic. Each race is designed, planned, and priced with you, the everyday triathlete in mind.
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