Sullivan Civic Center Triathlon : Official Thread

Glad it is not this Saturday!  Yikes....possible snow!

But YES!  Pull the rip cord, let's go....."OH, I forgot my chute!"

Plenty of time to warm up?  Soooooooo....are you think'n what I'm think'n?  101 degrees and 90% humidity!

Heh!  Just as long as there is NO wind.

For you first timers, you picked a GREAT race.  This was my very first Tri 2 years ago.  It is now a staple to start of my Tri season.

Very well run.  Perfect for beginners because of the pool start.  Very spectator friendly.  Especially the swim and run.

Welcome to the club and looking forward to possibly meeting some of you at the race.

Heh.  yeah.  So how about minimal wind.   

I just hope it is a damn sight warmer down there come race time than it has been up here.  I'm sick of this bloody cold weather.

Good to hear.  It is cold up here.  I'd go for anything at or above 60 about right now.

Hello everyone,  this is going to be my first tri ever.  Heck, I didn't start running, biking, or swimming until a year ago and I am about to turn 40.  I heard it was a great place to start, except now my nerves are kicking in and I don't know how I am going to finish - which is my only goal.  So look for the last person in and that most likely will be me.  All this talk about the wind isn't helping me, is it really that bad?  Don't get me wrong I am living in Macomb, IL and the winds have been rough at times but I have been trying to avoid it.  Guess I shouldn't.  Any tips to make this easier?

Don't worry about it.  If you have been training for a year, this will be a walk in the park.

Seriously, though, this is a GREAT tri for beginners.  It was my first tri 2 years ago and I still keep it on my calendar.  Small.  Supportive.  Great volunteers.  

My best advice is in my signature line.  Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.  Keep repeating that on race day and before you know it you will be across the finish line and can call yourself a triathlete.

you will do great....I'll see you at the finish line

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You probably wont' experience a NICER bunch of triathletes than you will at Sullivan.  And above all, have fun.  You never forget your first.  I know I won't. 

And it gets a few days closer. 

I love race season.