At last year's Cyman and before most athletes showed up, Big Creek was covered in green slime. It was so disgusting and I felt terrible for making people swim in that when I myself would not. This year, with the power of Race Director, we have moved the location to Lake Petocka in Bondurant.
We have started planning and have a nice run course and an interesting bike course planned, but not finalized yet. The small lake has provided some great opportunities we are taking advantage of: small enough where spectators can stand around the entire thing to watch the athletes in action. Kind of a rare thing to not just get to watch the start and finish. The run will finish with a loop around the lake also providing a nice opportunity for friends and family to watch their athlete finish as well as people be able to see who is in front of them for the last .75 miles.
Post race food, a couple years ago we had the flying burrito guy there. I personally loved it. We would like to bring something like that in this year if costs afford it.
By high demand last year, we will be having t-shirts for athletes as well as for sale.
We are trying to continue to listen to your comments as well as try to head off issues to keep continuing to provide you a great race. Since we are in the beginning stages, if there are any suggestions of things you would like to see or have at the finish, just let me know and we will see what we can do.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Cyman 2012
This year for the Cyman Triathlon, I will be co-race directing. Just to hopefully get you excited and want to come out and race, we are looking at relocating the race our of Algae ridden Big Creek. We are just in the first part of the planning, but have a potential winner. I can't reveal much since there are several votes that need to happen before we can do it. We will update the website as we get things figured out, but will also try to post here as well
http://sites.google.com/site/isutriclub/
http://sites.google.com/site/isutriclub/
Cyclodrome Race
This race was super fun to watch. About 30 people showed up to race. It was funny how one lap on the velodrome made people go from "Oh my gosh I don't think I want to do this" to "holy crap this is awesome." We had a 6 lap (I think) time trial for seeding for the persuit race. Both for men and women. The women's race only had a few women so that went fast. The girl that won the women's race also participated in the men's. I believe she finished 6th. We also had a tandom bike give it a whirl several times. Very fun and if you weren't there, you missed out.
The Cyclodrome was "sold" to the University of Texas or some place in Texas.
The Cyclodrome was "sold" to the University of Texas or some place in Texas.
Collegiate Nationals Race Report
Tuscaloosa, AL
April 2011
Race Start Air Temp: 90 Degrees
Water temp: low 60's
I have not been very excited to write this report, mostly because I have been super busy, but because it was by far the worst race I have ever had. The water was cold, the day was hot, but it was a great experience.
I started in wave 3 of 5. 1 Team member in each wave. The water temperature was cold - coldest I have swam in, but apparently not anywhere near what it was in Lubbock the last 2 years. It was around 62 degrees. I had a sleeveless wetsuit. Once I got going it wasn't too bad. It was an in water start holding onto the deck. It was crowded. I know I am not a fast swimmer so when the gun went off I hung out for a second then headed out. It wasn't too bad of a swim. Seemed like it took me forever. T-1 we had to run forever to get to it. It was tough when your feet are frozen. I stubbed my toe, but luckily couldn't feel it. I was in and out quick in transition.
On the Bike I was feeling really good. I think it was because of the warm day and just getting out of cold water. The women's Olympic distance race started at noon so by this time it was above 90 degrees. I was averaging a pretty good pace and passing a lot of people. After the first loop and on my way out on the second, I thought to myself, Man I am thirsty, but somehow I had already drank an entire bottle of water. Crap, I am going to be hurting on the run from dehydration. I had a second bottle of water, but it was super warm so I choked it down anyway. It wasn't enough. I died on that second loop. I needed Gatorade soooooooooooo bad.
I came into transition, dropped off my bike, grabbed my shoes and headed out. I grabbed 3 cups of Gatorade at the first station. Not even close to enough. I had to walk. The first mile was a mix of walk for 10 steps, run for 10 steps. Very slow going. I got to the second aid station - it was between 2 and 3. At this point I was so gone. I just stopped at the aid station and downed Gatorade. Pretty sure I drank an entire jug of it. I was there for about 3 min just drinking. Finally I continued on. It was still a lot more walking than running. At the next 2 stations I just stopped and drank as much Gatorade as I could. Finally at about mile 4.5 I could run and keep running. It was the longest race I have ever done.
After I drank more and more Gatorade and finally felt better. It was so miserable, but was fun.
April 2011
Race Start Air Temp: 90 Degrees
Water temp: low 60's
I have not been very excited to write this report, mostly because I have been super busy, but because it was by far the worst race I have ever had. The water was cold, the day was hot, but it was a great experience.
I started in wave 3 of 5. 1 Team member in each wave. The water temperature was cold - coldest I have swam in, but apparently not anywhere near what it was in Lubbock the last 2 years. It was around 62 degrees. I had a sleeveless wetsuit. Once I got going it wasn't too bad. It was an in water start holding onto the deck. It was crowded. I know I am not a fast swimmer so when the gun went off I hung out for a second then headed out. It wasn't too bad of a swim. Seemed like it took me forever. T-1 we had to run forever to get to it. It was tough when your feet are frozen. I stubbed my toe, but luckily couldn't feel it. I was in and out quick in transition.
On the Bike I was feeling really good. I think it was because of the warm day and just getting out of cold water. The women's Olympic distance race started at noon so by this time it was above 90 degrees. I was averaging a pretty good pace and passing a lot of people. After the first loop and on my way out on the second, I thought to myself, Man I am thirsty, but somehow I had already drank an entire bottle of water. Crap, I am going to be hurting on the run from dehydration. I had a second bottle of water, but it was super warm so I choked it down anyway. It wasn't enough. I died on that second loop. I needed Gatorade soooooooooooo bad.
I came into transition, dropped off my bike, grabbed my shoes and headed out. I grabbed 3 cups of Gatorade at the first station. Not even close to enough. I had to walk. The first mile was a mix of walk for 10 steps, run for 10 steps. Very slow going. I got to the second aid station - it was between 2 and 3. At this point I was so gone. I just stopped at the aid station and downed Gatorade. Pretty sure I drank an entire jug of it. I was there for about 3 min just drinking. Finally I continued on. It was still a lot more walking than running. At the next 2 stations I just stopped and drank as much Gatorade as I could. Finally at about mile 4.5 I could run and keep running. It was the longest race I have ever done.
After I drank more and more Gatorade and finally felt better. It was so miserable, but was fun.
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